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050: "Keep Up The Good Work; Maybe One Day You Will Be Able To Convince Yourself That All Of This Is Real, And In The End, I Will Still Have The Last Laugh, As I Always Do."
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Ruined By The Mafia 051: "I Know Who You Are. I Can Smell The Need For Chaos. You Are Meant To Spill More Blood, Boy."
(ENZO'S POINT OF VIEW)(FLASHBACK)Enzo, 14 years old, entered the kitchen to find his mother over the stove. He came to a halt, his gaze fixed on her back. He studied her with his head tilted. Even if she was hiding so well, he could see how her hands trembled now and then as she stirred whatever she was cooking in the pot, and how she held back a hiss whenever the heat got too hot on the bruises on her hand."Mother." He called, and the woman turned so quickly that she nearly flipped her pot of food.When she realized it was just him, she giggled apprehensively. "Enzo, how long have you been standing there? You scared me. Please do not do that again; I am getting old."She was not old; she was only in her late 30s. However, looking at her, one might mistakenly believe she was in her 50s. Even someone in their fifties appeared much better. Enzo could not recall the last time she had taken care of herself without worrying about his well-being or catering to her so-called husband.Enzo
Ruined By The Mafia 052: "There Is No Need To Strain Your Neck Any Further; I Can Tell You Who She Is Since She Might Interfere With Your Mission And Prevent You From Finishing Your Script."
[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]A few days passed, and I could say that things had returned to normal, and by normal, I mean staying in Enzo's room and taking my online classes while being watched by two of the guards. It was not like I was going to try anything. I wasn't escaping anytime soon, so they didn't have to watch me like that, and lastly, avoiding the Mezzasalma like they were the plague of the earth. They terrified me with their craziness.However, just as I thought things were looking up, Enzo entered the room with an empty bag. I looked at him, puzzled, as he approached and placed the bag beside my feet on the bed. "Pack your things, doll, we are going to the beach."I didn't move instantly. Why were we going to the beach, was this a code for something, was he on a mission like the last two times he took me out, and if not, why the freaking hell were we going to the beach? I can't swim. "I am not a swimmer," I mumbled, looking up at him with a pout."I know. Pack up; we ar
Ruined By The Mafia 053: "Touch Me Again, And We Will Be Attending Your Funeral Sooner."
[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]When I left the balcony, I didn't seek Enzo nor go to the dinner table. I went directly to Khione's room.I strode into the bedroom; I found her beside her window, looking out while taking a whiff of her cigar penned between her fingers. I went to stand next to her."Sienna is here," I began.She turned to face me, her green eyes not hiding the surprise in them. "Sienna?" she inquired. "How can you be certain she is here when you have never seen her before?""I saw her photo in Enzo's flat before. And Rue said it's her,”Khione snorted. “Rue is stuffed with crap. She might be attempting to snag you by the shirt. She has the ability to make people act their worst.” She exhaled once more into her cigar.I sighed, almost reaching out to grab the cigar from her finger to take a drag. "I would like to know what happened between them; Enzo and Sienna. Why is she such a touchy subject?"“It’s a sensitive topic indeed.” She extinguished the cigar and threw it out t
Ruined By The Mafia 054: "Have You Ever Considered That She Is Just Pretending To Be Acquiescent And Is, In Fact, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?!"
[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]As soon as we entered our bedroom, I grabbed hold of his wrist. When he turned to face me, I stood on my toes and firmly pressed my lips against his. I hummed in the kiss and wrapped my arms around his neck, realizing I hadn't done this in a while, and I did not realize how much I craved it until he started kissing me back, his palms rising to cup my face. I moved my body closer to his, wanting his warmth and longing for more.I broke the kiss and left a trail of kisses on his neck. Enzo vibrated with laughter. I withdrew and stared up at him with a pout. “What?”His lips stretched in a smile that nearly turned me into a puddle. It was adorable and endearing. He stroked my cheek with his thumb. “Aren't you cute when you are eager?”I peered at him closely. At the dinner table earlier, he appeared tense and agitated; now, however, he appeared relaxed, charming, and more appetizing. My cheeks began to flush at the thought that had just suddenly crossed my mi
Ruined By The Mafia 055: "I'd Rather Rot Here Than Share A Night With You!”
[ANASTASIA’S POINT OF VIEW]The beach was more enjoyable than I had anticipated. Walking along the beach and discovering clams, cockles, mussels, oysters, and scallops was a new experience for me, though I avoided the water like the plague. I once went fishing with Enzo, and it was a memory I would like to keep forever, but as they say, all good things must come to an end.The Mezzesalmas were outside when I stepped into the kitchen to get a bottle of water, My throat was parched from the glaring sun outside.I popped open the freezer, reached for the first bottle of water I came across, and downed the entire thing down my throat. Then, from behind me, I heard a recognizable voice.“Aren't you a pretty little thing?”I was choking on my water and hacking up a lung at the unexpected voice. Then a hand was rubbing down my back. I recoiled, and when I lifted my head, I was struck by the blue eyes of Galileo. A smirk appeared at the corner of his lips as I took a step back.“Are you scare
Ruined By The Mafia 056: "What, Isn't It True? I Do Not Think You Would Be This Upset If Giovanni Or I Had Been Shot, And What Are You Upset About, His Bitch Got In The Way Anyway."
(ENZO'S POINT OF VIEW)I saw red as I stood in Father's room. My hands were clenched so tightly and my jaw was as hard as a rock that I could barely contain my rage.I looked over at Galileo, his face covered in bruises, and he was trying to support his broken arm, the same arm he used to pull the trigger, but it was not enough. The pain on his face wasn't enough; I wanted to afflict more. He deserved more. Almost losing control, Father walked into the room with long, angry strides. He approached us, his jaw clenched, and his blue eyes darting between Galileo and I."I thought it was just pulling guns at each other. Now you pull the trigger?!" His rage voice echoed throughout the room. Galileo rolled his eyes. "It was not anything major, Fa-.""Shut up, Galileo!" Father cut him off and took a step forward to stand in front of him. "Do you realize the implications of what you just did?"Galileo's jaw tightened. "I nearly killed your favorite adopted son, so I understand the implicati
Ruined By The Mafia 057: “No, I Didn't Catch Feelings. Whatever I Did For Enzo, I Did It To Gain His Trust."
[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]I was led into a room with poor lighting. I spun around in the room. It was an office. Four guards with glum expressions stood at each corner, and a man in a black suit with his back to me was seated behind the large table in front of me. I strained my neck to see his face, but a palm wrapped around my wrist, and I was sharply reeling my head to make out Rue's face in the dim lighting.“Don't touch me.” I mouthed, drawing my hand back, and she rolled her eyes."You are not allowed to get any closer," she equally mouthed, and I rolled my eyes. It wasn't the first time I encountered the man who wrote my bloody script. The one who pulled the strings and played the chess. Even if he didn't show his face to me, I already knew who he was.I murmur, "I know," in return.“Anastasia Martin. We meet again." The man behind the chair started without swiveling in his seat, and I didn't expect him to."I would rather go with Anastasia alone. The Martins are not my biolog
Ruined By The Mafia 058: "Come Anywhere Close To My Sisters, And I Swear To God, I Will Kill You And Drag Your Entire Family To Hell.”
(KHIONE’S POINT OF VIEW] The sound of the music, the roar of the crowd as they watched me move my body on the pole, the applause, and the futilely lustful looks were my only escape from my reality. The stage was my only escape from the burdens on my chest. I moved to the sensual music in the background, lost in the adrenaline rush, and for the first time in a long time, I did not want this night to end; however, it ended sooner than I had anticipated. “KHIONE!” Over the music, the sound of my name came loud and clear. It was like the music stopped when it didn't, as I stopped moving on the stage. My gaze was drawn to my little sister, who was standing in the midst of the drunken crowd, tears in her eyes, biting her lips to keep from crying. My eyes widened. “Mia.” What the fuck was she doing here, and how did she find me here? “Khione.” She called again, and the tears she had been holding back fell down her cheeks. And behind her were two security guards, each grabbing her a
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- Ruined By The Mafia Author Note
- Ruined By The Mafia 101: "Vincenzo Missed His Father, And I Missed My Daddy."
- Ruined By The Mafia 100: "I Stuck Around To Attend Your Wedding; Now I Can't Leave Without Saying A Proper Congratulations, Can I?"
- Ruined By The Mafia 099: "Isabella, Your Little Sister Has Finally Found Us. I Told You, She Would."
- Ruined By The Mafia 098: "Can I Confirm Something First? Are You Mine Again?”
- Ruined By The Mafia 097: "Give Yourself A Chance To Be Happy And Get Out Of This Quagmire."
- Ruined By The Mafia 096: "Believe Me, Little Tiger, I'm Tired Of Playing This Game Just Like You."
- Ruined By The Mafia 095: "Checkmate."
- Ruined By The Mafia 094: "Perhaps It's Fate's Way Of Telling Us We Aren't Meant To Be, And You Should Accept It."
