His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

DON’S BUSINESS HOUSE*

Don entered into the house with his personal guards, and all the boys who were waiting for him stood up immediately and greeted.

“Good morning boss.” They all chorused as Don went to sit on his special chair.

“Good morning Don.” Mr. Martin, who was also waiting for his arrival, greeted when he sat down.

Don signalled his boys to leave them and they all left except his personal guards.

“Say whatever you have to say.” Don gave the go ahead.

“What we discussed on the phone, I came to be sure, because I don’t want to have false hopes on it.” Mr. Martin clarified and Don scoffed.

“What is there to be certain about? We had an agreement already.” He answered lowly.

“I know, but can your boys handle it? You know I would rather not mess this up.” Mr. Martin said, earning a glare from Don.

“If you find them incompetent, Martin, then you are free to walk out of that door.” Don said with a cold expression.

“Oh! no, no. I just wanted to be sure they were capable of doing this, please don’t be upset, Don.” Mr. Martin apologized immediately to avoid his wrath.

“And I gave you the freedom to go.” Don stated with a scorn.

“I’m sorry for that. Please pardon me.” Martin apologized immediately as he adjusted uncomfortably on his seat.

“So, when do I get them?” He asked to clear the bad air he had just created with his question.

“Expect it tomorrow evening.” Don finally replied after seconds of silence.

“Alright. I’ll be on my way now.” Mr. Martin said, as he stood up immediately and left the house.

“Draco, get the boys ready for the job.” Don ordered, resting on his seat.

“Alright boss.” He said in a bow and left.

“Come with me.” Don stood up and went into his private place in the house, and Rex followed behind.

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“Shop more things, girl.”

“This is enough, Bella.” Lillian opposed with a sigh.

“But to me, it is not. This won’t even fill up three shopping bags.” Bella stood her ground with a lopsided smile.

“You have been singing that into my ears for a while now, and I’m already tired of hearing it.” Lillian rolled her eyes.

“And that’s because you’re not making me happy with what you’re picking. I’m not satisfied yet.” Bella defended and Lillian rolled her eyes again.

“Alright, let’s have a deal. Shop some more, and I promise I won’t pester you anymore.” Bella lifted her hands in surrender.

“Fine.” Lillian breathed out and picked a few more things then turned to her.

“I’m done. Let’s go now.” They both went to the cashier and gave the things to her.

“Where should we go from here?” Bella asked as she adjusted her purse in her hand.

“Where else do you want us to go?” Lillian asked with a shrug, and Bella thought for a while.

“We’ll go and have lunch. Besides, I’m already getting famished.” She said, as Lillian nodded in agreement.

“Your bill is $30, 000.” The cashier chirped in, glancing at them from the computer.

Bella paid, and the cashier handed them their shopping bags.

“Thank you for patronizing our mall, we look forward to seeing you next time.” She smiled at them, and they walked away with the bags.

They got to the car and Bella opened the back seat. They kept the shopping bags, and she closed it back. She opened the driver’s seat and entered. Lillian went to the opposite door, opened and entered too, then Bella drove out.

“You know how to drive pretty well.” Lillian strikes a conversation.

“Why do you say so? Can’t you drive?” Bella asked, taking a quick glance at her.

“No, I can’t. I didn’t have the chance to learn, and besides, there was no one to teach me.” Lillian replied as she rested back on her seat.

“I’ve always wanted to drive, but the fact that I don’t know how to, stops me.” She said again in a sigh.

“Would you teach me?” She asked with a pout.

“Sure.” Bella accepted.

“Really? Thank you.” She was excited and Bella smiled, seeing she finally made her happy once again.

“So, when do we start?” Lillian anticipated in ecstasy.

“Anytime you’re free, I’m also free.” Bella replied with a little nod.

“And we’re here.” Bella pulled the car to a stop and they alighted. The security at the entrance opened the door, and they made their way inside. They found a place to sit, and a waiter came to them.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Can I take your orders, ladies?” Bella took the menu on the table and started running her eyes through it. Lillian took the second one, doing the same.

“I will have Chicken Shawarma Baguette Sandwich with Avocado, Tomato, and Arugula Salad with a glass of juice.”

“What about you, you ma’am?” He turned to Lillian.

“Don’t you have Spanish dishes?” She asked, still running her eyes through the menu.

“No, ma’am, we don’t.” The waiter replied.

“Alright. Get me the same thing she ordered.” She dropped the menu as she faced him.

“Do you want desserts too?” He asked after writing down their orders.

“No.” Lillian replied and Bella nodded in agreement.

“Alright.” He turned and left.

“Can you prepare any of the Spanish dishes?” Bella asked as she placed her hands on the table and put it under her chin.

“Yes. Why are you asking?” Lillian asked back.

“Because I would love to have a taste of one of it someday, and it would be very nice if you prepare it.” She removed her hands from the table when she saw the waiter coming.

“Here are your orders.” He placed down their food and left after bowing a little.

“Gosh, I’m so hungry.” They took their fork and started eating.

“Their food tastes nice.” Lillian commented, munching delightfully on her meal.

“Of course. That’s why I love coming here. Even my brother comes here at times to eat.” Bella replied in agreement.

“Your brother?” Lillian repeated, a little surprised.

“Yeah.” Bella nodded.

“Your grumpy, jerk of a brother.” Lillian pronounced the new name she gave him, making Bella chuckle.

“Why do you call him that? Or have you had an encounter with him before?” Bella gulped down her juice.

“Not at all. I haven’t seen him ever since we supposedly got married, except for the one you and I saw him this morning.” Lillian shrugged, also sipping her juice.

“He’s a very busy person, so, you won’t get to see him more often.” Bella explained with a smile.

“What does he do by the way?” Lillian asked, wiping her lips.

“He’s a business person.” Bella replied plainly.

“And what business does he do?” Lillian asked again, now paying attention to her.

“He’s an importer and an exporter.” Bella answered reluctantly.

“You know, you didn’t finish telling me about your experiences back at the dining table.” Bella changed the topic immediately.

“What other experiences do you want to know?” Lillian asked as she went back to her food.

“Anyone at all.” Bella shrugged out. Lillian thought for a while.

“Okay. When I was in high school, there was this guy I crushed on and he had a girlfriend. Although, I wasn’t the only one crushing on him because he was one hell of a hottie, but it wasn’t clear to me why his girlfriend always tried to pick on me.”

“Back then, I assured myself that maybe she knows he likes me back and that really helped because it always soothed me….”

“How did you know if he liked you back?” Bella interrupted with a small smile.

“That’s because if he isn’t with his girlfriend, then he is found around me, flirting though.” Lillian explained as Bella nodded her head in understanding.

“And I think that made her find me as a threat.” Lillian continued.

“What later happened?” Bella asked as they were now done with their food, but Bella, who was finding the story interesting, didn’t attempt to stand up and Lillian continued.

“What else if not that she’s constantly trying to pick on me and trying to implicate me with the institution’s management, but one-day I got really pissed off, not caring about the damn rules, and we fought.” Lillian explained with an eye roll.

“Really?” Bella asked amused.

“Yeah. I made sure to rip her off all clothing except for her undies though, and that was because I didn’t want to get choked up with a bad smell.”

Lillian said, showing a disgusted face and Bella busted into laughter.

“Really?!” Bella asked amidst laughter.

“Yes. Trust the students to spread the news wild because for close to a month she was the topic on the lips of everyone.” Lillian finished with a chuckle.

“Seriously, I never knew my sister-in-law was a great fighter.” Bella said as she laughed again.

“So, what was her boyfriend’s reaction?” She said again in anticipation for more.

“What else would have been his reaction?” Lillian laughed a little, remembering that day.

“He broke up with her. Who would still continue dating someone who’s half naked pictures were posted on the students’ blog? Absolutely no one.” She said in a chuckle as she remembered the expression on the girl’s face.

“What did she do next?” Bella asked, still smiling.

“She ran away after I was done with her and didn’t show her face to me again, even if we were in the same environment.” Lillian said proudly with a tone of accomplishment.

“You mean you didn’t see her until you finished?” Bella asked amused.

“I did see her often, but she was always avoiding me.” Lillian replied with a small laugh.

“So, did her boyfriend or should I say ex, try to make you his girlfriend?” Bella asked in curiosity.

“Yeah, he did plenty of times, but I declined, and he finally gave up.” Bella laughed at the end of the story.

“Gosh, this story is damn interesting. You just made my day.” She laughed again, and this time, Lillian joined in.

They both laughed for a while until the waiter walked up to them.

“Here’s your bill.” The waiter stretched the bill out to Lillian, and she tried collecting it, but Bella beat her to it. Bella brought out the money from her purse and gave it to him, then he left.

“Let’s get going now, it’s getting late.” Bella stood up with her purse and left, with Lillian walking beside her. They got outside and entered the car. Bella ignited the engine and they hit the road.

“We’re going home, right?” Lillian asked tiredly.

“Yeah. Any problem?” Bella asked back, glancing at her.

“No. Just wanted to know because I want to have a good rest.” Lillian said in a sigh of relief.

Bella smiled and looked at the side view mirror. She focused back on the road, and soon she was driving speedily.

“Hey! Why are you driving at much speed?” Lillian asked as she became alerted.

“We’re being followed.” Bella breathed out.