Virginia's jaw dropped upon hearing what Gerald just said. It never crossed her mind that a man would take her as his wife, let alone a sickly mafia boss. It was frightening enough for Virgina to be in the same room with a higher-rank mafia, and her thought couldn't even process the scarier thing she would face if she married Gerald who knows how long.
"T-this can't be real," the girl expressed her thought as she stuttered, "My father told me to be your heart donor."Gerald chuckled slightly and a faint smile began to be carved on his face. "I changed my mind, so rest assured. Your gut won't be cut open and this won't be the end of your life. By the way, what's your name?"The girl quickly avoided the mafia boss' glance and responded shyly, "Virginia.""Virginia … " Gerald repeated the name and said, "What a beautiful name."Virginia felt her cheeks get warmer and slightly turned red, but she was too scared and shy to show it. For her entire life, nobody had given her any compliments, so this was something strange that made her flush. A surprising tap from Gerald on her shoulder made Virginia woke up from her little reverie, followed by the man's husky voice."Come with me.""To where?" she cluelessly asked.Gerald led the way followed by Harold as Virginia clumsily walked behind them. The boss then answered her question as they walked down the empty hallway. His voice echoed as he said, "I'm taking you to my mansion. You’re going to be my wife anyway, so what’s better than showing you our future home?"Harold escorted his master and the new girl into the black limousine parked by the headquarters entrance. He turned the engines on and began driving, cutting through the silent and dark night streets with the searchlights from his car. Virginia sat on the opposite side of Gerald who inhaled the cigar through a wooden pipe.The mafia boss exhaled, creating thin smokes, and made Virginia cough slightly. He then spoke in a calm and collected manner, "You don't have to worry about being the organ donor for me, Virginia. I've asked Harold to find another one."The assuring words made Virginia's heart somewhat at ease. After clearing her throat, she replied, "Are you sure about that marriage, Sir? I mean, I'm just a poor girl and I don't even know who you are, personally.""Please just call me by name, Virginia." smiled Gerald, "you're my soon-to-be wife, there's no need to call me Sir like that."Virginia chuckled awkwardly and put a strand of her hair behind her ear. "I don't know what makes you think and see that I'm the perfect choice to be your wife.""Well, let's just say I know from the first time I see you." Gerald shrugged with another secretive smile. He didn't want to spoil the truth about Virginia's uncanny facial features and similarities to his late wife Helena. He leaned backward and continued, "What you need to know is that I plan to have a simple wedding, and only family members and mansion workers will attend."A feeling of doubt began to be erased by the girl's thoughts. She got a hunch that the man who sat before her was a nice guy, despite the reputation and image of his criminal-like job.It was late at night when the limousine stopped by the grandiose and tall iron gate. Virginia peeked from the window, noticing that Harold was talking to some men that she assumed was the mansion guard. Not so long after that, the four-wheeler that Harold drove back towards a large colonial-style house."Welcome to my mansion," introduced Gerald before he grabbed his cane and jumped down from the car.Virginia then followed him. As far as the eye could see, Virginia was amazed to see how luxurious and big the house owned by the mafia boss was. She turned around and heard Gerald calling a young woman who she assumed was the maid in the mansion."Susan, this is Virginia," he introduced her to the newcomer who soon put a smile on her face. "Please escort her to the guest room. She needs to rest since it's already late."Gerald then tilted his head to face his soon-to-be wife and said softly, “Virginia, this is my maid Susan. She’ll take care of you.”“This way, miss.” Susan pointed to the left wing of Gerald’s mansion and led the way to Virgina’s temporary room. Once she unlocked and swung the door open, the guest stood in awe, thinking how huge the room was. Virginia was deep in her thought, thinking that this room could fit up to five people in it.“Please enjoy yourself at this mansion, Miss Virginia,” said Susan, “if you need anything don’t be afraid to call me.”Virginia nodded as she thanked the maid’s kindness toward her, “Thank you, Susan. Don’t you think this room was rather big for a humble guest like me?”“Ah, don’t be shy,” joked Susan as she made the bed and patted the bed that will be occupied by Virginia later. “Sorry if my question sounds rude, but I was wondering how old you are, Miss. You look so young.”The guest lifted her fingers and began counting. She stopped for a moment before saying, “I’m 22.”“Really? We’re at the same age!” cheered Susan, “I bet we have so much in common.”The two chatted for a while before Susan left the room to let Virgina rest. After ensuring that she was all by herself, Virginia shut the door and went back to admiring the intricate details on every corner of the guest bedroom. She sighed and smiled, knowing that she didn’t even need to worry since she had Susan who was the same age as her.Virginia plopped her tired body on the plush bed covered in a green bedsheet. The delicate fabric stroked her skin and made the girl feel relaxed. For her entire life, Virginia lived in poverty and suffering inflicted by Patrick. Her stepfather showed her neither any kind of humane treatment nor luxury. She smiled lightly and had never been more grateful for what she had now.The girl now laid her head onto the cottony pillow and then pulled the fuzzy and warm blanket up to her chest. After dimming the bedside lamp, Virginia closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. She finally could sleep at ease without any fear of getting assaulted or tortured by her stepfather again. For the first time, Virginia drifted to Neverland peacefully and slept soundly.***“Virginia, wake up.”A familiar cheerful female voice greeted the guest’s ears as she blinked her weary eyes. Virginia squirmed and stretched her limbs for a moment as her brain tried to process who was the girl that opened the window’s curtain and let the warm sunlight enter and light the guest bedroom. After squinting and getting a better look, Virginia realized that it was Susan.“Sorry, I just woke up, Susan.” Virginia sat and put her legs down on the floor.“It’s all right, Virginia,” replied the maid. She turned around and greeted her friend of the same age with a warm smile, “did you sleep well last night?”“Yeah, thankfully I got enough sleep,” said Virginia.“Sir Gerald asked me to wake you up and join breakfast,” Susan informed, “let me help clean and dress you up to look beautiful.”Virginia nodded in agreement, letting Susan escort her to the ensuite bathroom. After the maid filled the bathtub with water and fragrant soap, Virginia took her clothes off and went in. She backed Susan so the maid could rub and clean her back. Susan was surprised to see some bruises and scars there, but she kept cleaning gently so the guest won’t feel hurt.The pampering treatment Virginia received felt comforting and soothing. She nearly fell asleep again as Susan massaged her head and scalp lightly. For once, the young woman felt like a queen who receives expensive treatment. After rinsing off the soap and shampoo, Susan handed Virginia a white bathrobe and a towel for drying her hair. Virginia, who was all clean now went to the sink and brushed her teeth while Susan went out to take the best outfit to wear for the guest.“This is your dress, Virginia.” Susan told her once Virginia finished and came out from the ensuite, “Let me dry your hair first before wearing this.”Virginia just nodded and did as Susan said. She sat before the vanity mirror and let Susan blow dry her hair and applied light makeup on her face. While Susan powdered her face, Virginia opened her mouth and said, “I've never done makeup before, Susan. Do you think that’s too much?”“Of course not!” suggested Susan as she took some blush on and applied that on Virginia’s cheeks. “I bet you’ll look pretty and made Sir Gerald feels lucky to choose you as his wife.”“I still don’t understand why did he want to marry me. I mean, I’m poor and I’ve been through some hard times. He could have married another woman who was more suited than me, isn’t that strange, Susan?” Virginia expressed her thought to the maid.“No one really knows what’s inside his mind, Virginia,” told Susan, “maybe he has fallen in love since the first time he saw you.”Virginia shrugged, what Susan just told didn’t really make sense but she didn’t want to prolong it. She then parted her lips when Susan applied red lipstick to her face. The maid then told her, “Tonight you’ll move to another room, Virginia. I have prepared the room as Sir Gerald told me to.”“He doesn’t have to,” Virginia carefully refused, “I’m all right with this room, to be honest.”“I’m afraid Sir Gerald would insist you move,” responded Susan, “he told me that your room was close to his chamber. I'll show you later when we pass through the hall to the dining room. Let’s get you dressed, Virginia. I’m pretty sure Sir Gerald’s family had been expecting you.”After putting the laces up, Susan escorted Virginia out and went downstairs. Arrived at the dining room, she saw Gerald sitting there along with other five people. Virginia initially smiled at them and tried to be nice, but the glare and dislikeness began to creep on her.“You look beautiful, Virginia.” greeted Gerald before turning his head to the remaining member of his family, starting with two teenagers that sat across him.“These are my children, Cedric and Michelle. Cedric is the oldest.” explained Gerald before facing the remaining group, “and this man here is my younger brother Vincent. The woman next to him is my oldest sister Lusiana and her husband Miller. Everyone, this is Virginia.”Virginia nodded and tried her best to be polite, but still, the bitter and scornful look from Gerald’s family made her uncomfortable. She was seated close to the mafia boss, which only made the others wag, especially Lusiana and Michelle. Even though the complaint was spoken at a low volume, Virginia could hear the teenage girl clearly.“Is there really no other place, or does she has to sit next to Dad?”“Why should this stranger join our breakfast? Does she want to ruin our morning, huh?”Virginia ignored the sayings despite they hurt her feelings. After the mansion servants serve the meal, everyone began to eat. The clanking sound from cutlery filled the dining room. This was Virginia’s first time tasting delicious and expensive food, so she ate a lot. Not to mention that Patrick rarely gave her food back then so she was left to starve. Gerald chuckled at Virginia who ate heartily and called the servants, “Can you bring some more food for Virginia?”His servants nodded and went back to the pantry, serving more food to the guest. Everyone but Gerald didn’t seem pleased with Virginia’s behavior, especially Lusiana. The eldest sister put on a disapproving face as she saw the pile of plates close to the guest. She cleared her throat and began jeering, “Do you have any manner, young lady? Oh sorry, I don't deserve to call you lady because your behavior isn’t ladylike. Disgusting.”Virginia stopped chewing the food as she felt all the eyes were darted on her. She looked down and pushed her plate away, suddenly the girl lost her appetite and her stomach had already full. She sipped the water served in a glass and didn’t have the courage to look at Lusiana's eyes.“What are you doing, Lusiana? Where’s your manner?” confronted Gerald, “you ruined everyone's mood.”Lusiana’s eyes widened, surprised that her brother put the blame on her. She stood up and didn’t accept Gerald's words. “How dare you to blame me, Gerald? It’s that girl with her unelegant manner that ruined our mood today! Ask your children and everyone in here if you refuse to believe.”“Don’t talk to my soon-to-be wife like that,” Gerald emphasized and made everyone in the room thunderstruck. They thought that Gerald had lost his mind, or Virginia had put a spell on the mafia boss so he would fall in love with her and she could take over the family’s fortunes.No one in the room agreed with Gerald’s decision of marrying Virginia who was a total stranger to the family members. His siblings remembered what they told the mafia boss years back about getting remarried after being a widow for years, but none of them anticipated the middle son’s decision of marrying a mannerless woman.Lusiana was clearly against his younger brother’s intention. While standing still, her jaw hardened as she said, “I disagree with your decision, Gerald! There are plenty of young and beautiful women out there that are ten times better than this chick.”Gerald crossed his arm. It was clear that the veins on his head were visible from the suppressed anger that might harm his already ill heart, but he managed to keep his voice down and replied, “I didn’t need your permission, Lusiana, or even everyone in this room. I’m the patriarch of this family and the mafia dynasty, so all of you need to obey my decision.”Lusiana didn’t want to lose the argument easily and realize
Less than two months after Gerald took Virginia to live with him, an elegant intimate wedding was held in the mansion’s backyard. The mansion servants were busy arranging flower decorations, seating, and tables to serve the food. The mafia boss appointed Harold to ensure the preparation was complete and didn’t miss anything.“Where’s the wedding cake?” asked Harold to one of the servants.“It’s still in the kitchen. We need 10 more minutes to complete the decoration,” responded the young servant boy.Harold nodded. “Do it quick, we only have 30 minutes left before the event starts. Oh, and make sure the amount of food is enough for all guests”The servant nodded and went back to the kitchen to prepare the remaining food. While Harold checked the outside, Virginia looked out from her room’s window. She nervously squeezed her sweating hands as she went back and forth. Susan who noticed this quickly came to her and told, “Please stay seated, Virginia. You will sweat a lot and ruin the ma
Nightfall dawned on the sky when Gerald opened his heavy eyes. Through the blurry vision, he realized that he didn’t wear his suit anymore, just sleepwear. He had been asleep for quite some time now, thanks to the injected medication the doctor gave to him. He remembered what happened before this. His chest was in torturous pain until Harold carried him into his room, and the doctor gave him something to ease the pain. His weary eyes searched for someone that was there before the doctor came.“Virginia … ”Michelle, who was half asleep beside her father, quickly woke up. The joy in her heart was indescribable upon seeing the sickly man now had woken up. The teenage daughter hurriedly held his hand. “Dad? It’s me, Michelle. Thank God you’re awake now.”“Where’s my wife Virginia …?” he asked, ignoring the fact that his daughter had been there all along. He pushed the covers aside and tried to get out of bed. “Who changes my clothes?”“What do you need, Dad? Let me do it for you,” insis
Gerald summoned his henchmen and gave them a new mission. They were tasked to search for Virginia’s step-father, Patrick and his acquaintances. None of the henchmen dared to ask their boss about the purpose of the task because Gerald looked furious. But then, Harold was the only one asking the angry Gerald about the meaning of the current task.Gerald spoke up with high tone, “Those damn scroundels hurt my wife! They need to pay what they did!”With the exclamation given by the mafia boss, Harold and the others obeyed the order and they got ready soon after that.Gerald told Harold about the address of Patrick’s house after he asked Virginia. In case Patrick was not at home during the raid, Harold asked the intel team to get specific information about Patrick’s usual visits.Before the mission started, Gerald told Harold that they should capture Patrick alive. There was no need to kill anyone if possible. He also commanded that they did it properly without letting the cops interrupt t
Some minutes later, some black cars arrived right surrounding Patrick’s house. They were the mafias sent by Gerald. That night time was pretty quiet perhaps people were sleeping at that moment.Harold led the mafia groups and they were told once again not to kill anyone. Their main target was Patrick. Capturing other targets would be bonus.“All right then. Follow my lead.” Harold flicked his black jacket and tighten up his tie. He walked in confidence releasing a menacing aura.The other mafias walked right behind their party leader. All of them were wearing almost the same black jacket and tie. They walked in a good rhythm ready to raid their targets tonight.Inside Patrick’s house, nobody was aware that some cars just parked around the house. They were too busy enjoying their party time. Until one guy felt dizzy and went to the window to get some fresh air. That guys saw the mafias were walking closer to the house.“Guys! Listen to me! We have visitors!” The guy reported what they
The mafia captured Patrick and his comrades. They took them all to Gerald’s mansion and threw them inside a basement. The scroundels were all tied inside the room and given bad treatment by Harold and the others. The situation in the mansion was pretty quiet since it was still at dusk. Some of the family members were taking their nice sleep.Harold reported to Gerald. The mission was accomplished nice and clean without mistakes. Gerald praised his loyal bodyguard and he was always pleased to know that Harold always did his best dirty jobs.“Boss, what are you planning to do with them?” Harold asked. He expected that Gerald would give them the worst punishment ever.“I will show them hell!” Gerald answered in fury.Gerald and Harold went on their way to the basement. The basement was usually used as torture room or even as execution room. It was not impossible that Gerald would torture those scroundels or kill them in the end. It would depend on how those worthless guys face Gerald in
On the next day, Gerald returned back to the basement and this time Virginia accompanied him. Gerald has told Virginia about things that happened last night. Virginia was shocked at first to know that her step-father was kidnapped by her husband. She did not know what her husband might do to Patrick. One thing for sure, Virginia actually did not want to see her step-father for the rest of her life. Knowing the truth that Patrick would end up abandoning her was more than enough for her. However, knowing that Gerald has did something so extreme like this, it meant that her husband was really care about her.A gloomy situation was occurred soon after Gerald and Virginia came inside the basement. This time, the landlord was present. He would be justified together with all the other sinners.Patrick woke up and he looked at her step-daughter in desperation. “Virginia?” Patrick tried to call.Virginia was so surprised to see not only Patrick but also the other men who used to assault her. I
Virginia was wondering about her future. She was sitting on her bed and staring at the blue sky from her room. Since her step-father was dead along with the others by Gerald’s order, Virginia could feel that her heart was enlightened. But still, to see people dying right in front of her actually made her feel bad. But, it might be worthy enough to let them die before they did something more inhuman. Virginia needed to step forward with her new life as mafia boss’ wife. She was determined to reach a happy life this time.Not long after that, Gerald came to the room. He was just done taking a bath. His fresh fragrance after the bath could distract Virginia from her daydreaming. The mafia boss looked better now. He has been holding his anger whenever Patrick called his wife a bitch. Soon after he took down Patrick, he apologized to Virginia for showing off how the real mafia did their job. That was the way of their living.Virginia thought that it was new for her so she told Gerald that