Content Warning: This passage contains graphic depictions of violence, murder, and disturbing actions. Reader discretion is advised.
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Third Person's POV:
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The thick metallic gate of the Mancini mansion swung open, allowing the shining black Rolls-Royce inside.
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Charlie stepped out of the car and opened the back door, revealing an exhausted Carlos drenched in blood. He got out and left for the right corner of the house without saying a word.
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Without further delay, Charlie and a few of his men left the palace.
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Carlos took one of the secret passages leading to his room from the garage area and reached his room.
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It's impossible for the mafia man to be seen by his mom in bloody clothes, which would immediately give her weak heart a panic attack. Quietly and safely, he reached his room, which is on the second floor of the mansion.
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He enters the dark room, turns on the lamp light, and takes out his sharp pointed knife he had used a few minutes ago to cut his own secretary's throat, who was unfortunately a spy from the Russian Mafia and threw it over the bed.
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When Carlos said he hates people who lie and fool him, he means it. With a calm and composed face, he went to the bathroom and washed his bloody face with cold water. A mixture of red and black water passed the sink hole.
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He wiped his face with a fluffy white towel, looked at his reflection in the mirror, and stared blankly for a few seconds before touching the mirror with admiration.
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“How did you become so ruthless, Carlos?” He whispered to himself.
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“Well, you have to be if you need to become the CAPO.” He smirked devilishly and chuckled at his justification to be a cold murderer to kill the charming 24-year-old man.
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He stripped down completely and got under the shower to take a cold shower to cool down the raging animal inside him.
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‘Sympathy, Empathy, Kindness are just nothing but a burden for the Mafia!’ the words his Dad roared at him years ago chanted in his head. He slipped into a thin blue t-shirt and joggers, combed his black jet hair, and left the room.
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Neither Rose nor Catherine has seen the wildest and darkest side of Carlos, which would definitely make them loathe him. The Miller's daughter haven't even seen a bit of Carlos' evilness, and she already hates the man purely.
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“Evening Mom…” He said while climbing down the stairs.
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Catherine and Rose were seated on the leather couches on the right of the vast hall. Brochures, cards, and papers were spread over the coffee table.
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“Evening big boy, Mama and Cathy were going through a few themes for your engagement,” she chimed and waved a few theme catalogs and brochures left by the event managers.
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“Oo…good to hear you are preparing for my funeral,” he said dryly and strolled to the kitchen area.
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Catherine shrugged her shoulders and continued focusing on her work. Rose felt bad for Carlos and got up to have a talk with him.
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Carlos was plopped on the countertop and gulping down water quickly.
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“C, I know it's hard for you…but you should give her a chance…she isn't that bad.”
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He choked and spit the water.
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“Haven't you gotten enough from her for the last three months?” He said smoothly and wiped his lips.
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“You are too narrow-minded, she needs more time to get adjusted to our special family. Bella is a charming and beautiful girl…maybe she is spoiled by her parents but it doesn't mean she could never be a good one.”
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“Mom…you are too good for your own good…” He lightly rubbed her shoulder. “Don't worry…I'll be okay with her,” he said softly.
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She grabbed his left hand and brought it closer. “Mama knows, inside this cold heart there is a warmth and kind soul craving for love and affection…” A drop of tear slipped out of her eyes. “I am sorry…I…I shouldn't have let you be involved with the mafia…” Hot liquid started to stream down her cheeks effortlessly.
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“Oh Mom…please…” He hugged her and patted her head lightly. “Please don't cry…you haven't done anything wrong… I am bought to be part of this… even if I try I can't get out of this hell hole…” Rose broke the hug and cupped his cheeks.
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“Carlos, listen to Mama. Drop this whole mafia business and start a fresh and new life with Bella…I need peace and happiness in our family.” Her blue eyes were glittering with hope.
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He removed her arms, let out a small sigh, and shook his head in disagreement.
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“No… not this mom…I have spent half of my life trying to make the Italian clan the best. My blood, sweat, and tears! I need to be the next CAPO and I am the most eligible for it.” Rose shook in disbelief. “Once you are in the game…it's impossible to be out.” His green orbs were cold as ice, leaving a shiver down her spine.
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“Good Night,” he said coldly and left the kitchen, leaving a terrified-looking Rose now completely startled by her sweet boy's terrific words.
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“ Aunty?” Anny was startled and turned around to see Jackson looking confused. She quickly hid the priscription into her handbag.
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“ Uhh, Jack…”
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“What are you doing at the drugstore?” He moved forward and placed a piece of paper on the countertop which was quickly acknowledged by the pharmacist.
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“ Mmm, I just came to get some monthly essentials for Anna…”
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His brows knitted togather.
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“ What happened to her?” He asked bluntly.
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“ Nothing to worry about, Jack. It's just a few products for her monthly periods,” she said timidly.
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Jackson’s face turned into a red tomato and he scratched his head awkwardly.
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“Oh… uhh… okay.”
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“ Sir…” Like a blessing, the pharmacist came in between and asked a few questions about the dosage.
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“So… how is Johnny?” She tried to ease the situation.
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“Terrible as always… Mom and Dad left for France for vaccination, thus I have to take care of the grown-up baby,” he chuckled lightly at his own comment.
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They made the payment and left the drugstore.
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“ You went to Oslo today?”
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“Yeah… Dad has instructed me to make frequent visits to the company to check everything is going well.”
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“Oh… won't you be leaving for Spain this week?”
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“Yeah…” he said dreadfully. It's becoming impossible for him to pass a day without seeing Anna. “How did you know?”
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“Umm... Anna said,” happily that her nagging friend won't be there to annoy her.
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“Oh.”
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“Okay Jack, see you tomorrow… Anna would be waiting for me,” she said after glancing at her wristwatch.
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“Uh… I'll drop you.”
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“That's fine, I'll take a cab.”
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“Oh Aunty, my mom would beat the shit out of me if I let you alone on this cold night.”
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Reluctantly, she accepted the offer. The ride to her apartment was silent. Anna called her and enquired where she reached. Anny hadn't said Jackson would also join their dinner tonight which would definitely piss her off.
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A few minutes later...
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“Anna… open the door, sweetie…” Jackson and Anny were standing in front of her apartment.
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The wooden door flung open, revealing Anna with a poker face. From the balcony, she saw the person accompanying her Mom.
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She glared at Anny, then at Jackson.
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“ Where have you been till now?” She asked coldly and held the door.
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“Shopping, sweetie,” Anny chimed and pushed past Anna casually.
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Anna turned around and placed her hands on her hips to start interrogating her Mom.
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A strong arm snaked around her tiny hips, making her flinch.
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“Evening, honey,” Jackson whispered huskily. She choked on her saliva once his body pressed against her fragile one.
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“Mom! See what he's doing... Leave me, you jerk.” She slapped and pushed his arms roughly and stomped to Anny's room.
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“Don't say he would be here for dinner,” she yelled while entering the room.
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“I have to; he will be here for dinner.”
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“Impossible! Mom, he grabbed me!” She complained to earn a close smile.
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“He is just messing with you, Anna… don't take it seriously.”
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Anna, being dramatic, gasped at her reply and stomped to her room and slammed the door.
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Anny changed into a simple warm frock and headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
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“Sweetie, dinner is ready…” Anny yelled from outside.
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“I am full!” Anna said while laying on her stomach and scribbling in her personal diary.
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“It's your favorite dish, Anna… Roasted beef with Yorkshire Pudding.”
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Anna instantly rose from her bed and thought for a moment if she should forgive her mom and join the dinner with the jerk.
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“No… I have a stomach ache,” she said slowly.
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“Is that your cramps?” She yelled, making Anna cringe.
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“Oh, no! Just leave…” She cried out and sunk back to her fluffy bed while flipping the pages of her diary.
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For the next few minutes, she scribbled random stuff and slowly drifted into sleep.
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“Cupcake… wake up…” A soft velvet voice whispered in her ears while caressing her cheeks smoothly.
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She frowned in her sleep and groaned annoyingly and turned.
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“Anna…”
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“What? Leave me alone, mom,” she said in a sleepy voice and snuggled to her pillow.
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Her eyes shot open once her conscious mind identified the voice and smell.
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She turned around to meet a pair of ocean-blue orbs staring deeply at her.
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“What the… what are you doing in my room?! How did you get inside?” She instantly got up from the bed.
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“Well, it's easy when you have a wide-open window,” he pointed at the window close to the balcony.
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She rubbed her temples, shut the windows, and opened the door widely.
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“Out!”
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“Cool down, baby. I was just-”
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“Get Out!”
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“Okay… okay… I just came to say goodbye before leaving for Spain… Dad has asked me to take an early flight tomorrow… so…” He bit his lips and stared at Anna, who was half asleep.
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“Okay, I got it… have a safe journey,” she let out a loud yawn and said, “now get out.”
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Jackson chuckled in amusement and pushed past Anna before she closed the door he held.
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“Now what?” She said in a sleepy voice.
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“I'll miss you…”
“Well, I won't,” she muttered and shut the door with a thud and sauntered to her heavenly bed to get back to her dreamy world.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0k0yAZAfS
