HANNAH'S POV
A maid escorted me to the dining room of The Mendova family. It consists of my uncle Ephraim Mendova, My aunt Beatrice Mendova and their three abomination called children, Christian, Lilly and James.Lilly was the eldest, she's 26 years old.Christian was the second eldest, he's 25 years oldJames was the youngest, he's 19 years old.While I Hannah Victoria, I am 24 years old I'll be 25 this coming december. You might be astonished, Why do I hate the Mendova's kid so much ? Why do I answer to Victoria ? And where are my parents ?My father was murdered by my uncle to claim the position of godfather. Everyone knows even me and I can't do anything about it. I was born into a Mafia lineage and it's normal for a family member to assassinate one another for power. My father eliminated my grand father to become godfather.In the future Christian and James will fight for that title or at least one of them will kill uncle Ephraim.As for my mother, I do not know of her whereabouts. The day my father died she disappeared.I answer to Victoria and not Mendova. The Mendova's name is feared that doesn't stop people from knowing about me, thanks to my uncle forcing me to attend galas after galas. Victoria was my mother's maiden name and I legally changed it when I was 17. I was starting a new school at the time and I wanted my name to be cleared from this blood lust family name. It was a good decision I made a lot of friends and was popular for a quiet kid till I graduated. I had to cut some ties the only friend I kept was Kerry Widoeth, she's my closet friend till date. Her father is also in the mafia except he's alive. He's no different from those involved in the mafia.The only good thing I could write about him is that he never abused Kerry and her mom. He was a casanova though and was the reason I stopped showing up at Kerry's.As for the children of Mendova, I greatly despise them. Lilly the eldest was a bully. She always tied me down a pressed hot iron down my flesh because she was angry I didn't have stretch marks. I reported her countless of times only to get a beating at the end.Christian was only a bully however it was after I refused to sleep with him. He was the one that tied me down while Lilly pressed hot iron against my skin. After the torture he would pretend to care and brush his fingers against the burn scars as an excuse to touch me.Last but not least was James, he also was a bully in his own way. He would order me around and when I stood up for myself he would get mad and oppressed me most of the time, sometimes he reported me to his father who gave me a good dealing with. This went on for more than a decade but soon it would all be over and worth it.I will leave this family and disappear just like my mother, it's just a matter of time.I appeared before the Mendova's, I was wearing a green hatler dress with matching green sandals. It was a stupid tradition to dress formally to the dining room. I of course was made a scape goat to achieve this order. Everyone was dressed formally and already started eating without me, I didn't care if they even waited or not. I never liked eating with this family."Good evening uncle, aunt." I looked over at the three who were waiting for me to show my respect like their existence mattered. "Good evening Lilly, Christian, James." I ended it right there and resume to picking up a spoon to eat. "Hannah, you're getting bigger. Do try to watch your weight." My uncle commented on the fact my boobs were getting bigger. How does he expect me to fix that ? It's not my fault I had boobs and his wife was flat."I will uncle." I replied not actually spilling my mind. I just got back from a mission I don't have the strength to receive some lashing."How was the mission ?" I arched a brow, why was he only conversing with me, he has a wife and kids. I reported the mission to him already. "It was fine." I replied bluntly and planned on replying bluntly if he was going to keep putting me on stead."I was thinking about our last conversation Hannah and I think it's proper to bring it up now." My eyes couldn't get any bigger. "No.." I immediately stood up mortified, it was a private conversation between him and I. His family had no business being involved."I mean, I did meet you alone because it was private. I don't think they would want to hear about my boring affairs." I tried to chuckle like it wasn't a big deal but that wasn't helping my case. "What happened ?" Christian voiced concerned, I straight up scowled at him, he needed to mind his own business."Hannah wants her inheritance."All eyes bounced at me, I steadied my breathing, it was okay he only said half of my request."She has an inheritance ?" James asked looking confused, I didn't bother to explain I would end up insulting him. "Probably a dime to her name.." Lilly joked, James laughed with her but uncle glared at both of them to shut them up.That was strange. He's witnessed them abused me physically for years and just a joke he glares at them.Misplaced priorities."What does she want to do with her inheritance ?" Christian asked, he's probably the only one interested. I don't want him to be."Tell them Hannah they'll understand you better."Great just great, my uncle Ephraim throwing me under the bus like always."I'm not sure they need to know. I don't want them to know. I'm visibly upset that you're bringing this now uncle. They won't even care what I want to use my inheritance for." I said without thinking, my emotions were all over the place.It was a mistake, I shouldn't have told him, I should have only asked for my inheritance and disappeared from the face of the earth."We won't care but at least tell us what you'd use it for." Christian asked trying to force the truth out of me. "Probably on plastic surgery." Lilly's reply triggered what I said next."I'm not dumb like you. I didn't drop out of college because of some himbo. You've gotten countless surgeries and still no where close to being beautiful." I trailed off at Lilly who looked like she was about to cry."Then what would you use the money for ?" James cockily snickered."I'll use my inheritance to get away from all of you. It's the least you can do for making me miserable for more than 10 years."ZACHARY'S POVI and Jacob were in my bar room. It was a separate room decorated with different brands of wine. "If she's being abused why can't she just leave." I ignorantly replied to Jacob who was narrating Hannah's abusive relationship with her relatives."Her dad was killed by her uncle at a tender age. Her mom just disappeared after what could she do now that she couldn't do as a child ? If she leaves without their permission they'll kill her it's not that easy." Jacob recites and now I felt a little bad for Hannah but not remorseful to kinder the hatred I have for her."Maybe if she didn't try to poison me multiple times I'd relate with her condition better." I said recalling those Horrid memories. "She wouldn't have poisoned you if you weren't so close with Javon.You knew Javon's family was on the Mendova's black list didn't you ?""That was enough reason for you to drop him after his family stab the Mendova's behind their back.""She killed him. That woman is a murderer." I ha
HANNAH'S POVMy back ached all over from the lashes I received, tears continuously stream down my cheeks till my eyes were clouded blood red.My uncle put away his lash ignoring my aching body.This was a familiar routine so it didn't faze him."You better keep quiet or you'd be crying blood any moment." I instantly went mute. It's been months since I got a lashing. Unfortunately I'm 24 years old ant I get treated like a beast."Do you have an idea of why you got a lashing ?" My uncle asked me. I tried to bear the pain and not answer in a way that could earn me more lashes."I honestly expressed my feelings, I forgot that this family doesn't like to hear the truth." I tried, I really tried but I just had to say it like that. "No, try again." My uncle insisted."No." I answered. "You want me to say I disrespected Lilly ? Earlier they made jest of me and all they got was a glare. I let out honest emotions that you intentionally triggered and I get a lashing how unfair is that ?" I yelled
ZACHARY'S POVI hate family dinners.One day of the month I'm forced to eat with my parents and siblings and talk about how the the previous month went.I was mostly the center of attention since my parents were at my neck to find a wife and settle down.I walked in my parents house with a Vior paper bag alongside with Olivia who helped me pick out my present for Flora. "Thanks again Olivia I don't know what I would have done without you." I thanked her again letting her in until I considered shutting the door. "Oh it's nothing it's been a while since I had dinner your parents and Flora. Besides I need to break the news to them about my engagement." Fiona said flashing her ring."Congratulations. I better be the first person you inform when you get married." I winked at Olivia who blushed a little. "Of course, you'd be the first person I'll relay the news to." Olivia promised, we both looked ahead to see Flora running up to me, I stretch my arms wide open but she ran past me and hugged
HANNAH'S POV"He made you do what ?" Kerry yelled at the top of her voice getting the attention of our surroundings.I told her to keep it down, the whole world didn't need to know what we were talking about."I have to pick a suitor from his recommendations admist that I have another mission to follow up." Kerry reached over to have a look at the recommendations."Damn your uncle took his time. Eww why is Christian here ? He doesn't expect you to marry that psychopath does he ? " Kerry gagged.I sighed. " If I don't pick at least one. Christian would be my latter. It doesn't help matters that the men on the list don't have a good impression of me." I said sobbing quietly."Brian, oh I remember him he was your partner for a mission. You guys were unstoppable on a mission, why not him ?" Kerry muttered calling out the first candidate. "The imbecile kept setting up for failure when we were together. If we get married I might murder him." I said pushing myself back to seat comfortably."
ZACHARY'S POVI didn't know when my hands found their way to Hannah's neck. I wasn't doing much of a good job anyway since she was just snickering at me. I heave a deep breath and backed away from her, she barely brushed the side of her throat or even coughed."Why didn't you push me away." I yelled at her."Oh please, you barely did anything. The only thing you did was waste my time." Hannah said ignoring my gaze and going through her phone."Hannah…" we both turned to see Olivia run up to the both of us. "Olivia, you're working for Zachary ?" Hannah says glaring at me."Yes, I am. Mr Zachary treats me well " Olivia said as Hannah got hold of her hand to admire her ring. "You're engaged ?" Hannah asked as Olivia nodded her gaze shifted to me. "Oh it's not Mr Zachary. I'm engaged to another man." Olivia said clearing up the misunderstanding."I suspect so, you're way too good for Zachary." Hannah says. "I wouldn't put it that way Hannah." Olivia chuckled in hopes Hannah doesn't upset
HANNAH'S POVToday was Olivia's engagement party, it was currently 7am and I was in dire need to get a present. I tried to recall what Olivia used to like but it was all fruitless. On top of that my uncle request for my presence to have breakfast with the family. After that stunt I pulled I wasn't allowed to eat with the Mendovas. It was the best punishment I've ever received and sadly all good things must come to an end.I heard footsteps match with mine, I did not bother to look back the only person I could think of wasn't worth it to take a look at. I immediately hasten my steps. "That hurts my pride Anna." I froze on my steps immediately, I turned to look at Christian who was dressed in a dress shirt tucked under his black pants. "Tell it to someone who actually cares." I hissed turning my back at him, his grip found its way to my shoulders. "Well you better start caring since you're going to be my wife." I almost went mad in am instant, I tried to stay calm as possible."That ca
ZACHARY'S POVCongratulations filled the air, I looked over at the number of people who paid their respect to Olivia and her fiance. Olivia was really doing charity, I don't want to compare but I was way better looking than her fiance. What did he have that I didn't.He was an employee of mine and somehow he managed to get engaged to my secretary. I didn't even know he worked for me until Olivia introduced us to each other.I called Olivia to a corner and handed her an envelope. She held tightly held on to it but shook her head. "This is an early wedding gift." I said, she opened it to see a hundred dollar notes in 250 pieces. "Mr Zachary, this is 250 grand." Olivia muttered wide eyed."It's your early wedding gift and also my thanks for being my secretary. Flora told me you were resigning, I know you were going to tell me but I was hurt hearing it from Flora." I faked being betrayed right in front of Olivia who pressed her palm over her eyes. I instantly realize she was trying to ho
HANNAH'S POV"You didn't have to hit my head so hard." Zachary whined the moment we exited the building. Sirens blurred the atmosphere. Police cars surrounded the building, they already taped the building. I watched as they extract the man that got shot.Zachary watched my eyes move and focused his gaze on the man also. What a night.Me and Zachary moved past the tapes as a medic walked up to the both of us. "Are you alright any injuries ?" He asked. I looked at Zachary and left him with the Medic. "Hannah." I turned on the mention of my name. "Do you want me to escort you to the hospital ?" I asked."Absolutely not." He yelled. "You're unbearable." He added. "Then don't waste my time just so you could tell me that." I hissed at him. "You better get patch up we don't want you having some brain injury of some sort." I winked at him, he got pissed."Remember our deal Zachary, oh before I forget your number please." I walked over to him and exchange numbers quickly. "I'll contact you tom