When their night ended Luca insisted on walking Maisie back to her car. Maisie felt her heart doing somersaults inside her chest. As they walked next to each other their hands gently touched. Maisie had to contain the urge to take his hand in hers.
“We are here, “Luca said pulling Maisie out of her thoughts.She folded her hands in front of her while swaying her body to try and get rid of the nervousness. She looked down at her feet trying to avoid his gaze.Luca was the first to break the awkward silence between them,“Will I see you tomorrow?”Maisie looked up seeing his sweet smile.“Tomorrow?” She asked confused.“Yes, tomorrow. But if you already have plans…”“No, no. I don’t have any plans” Maisie blurted out,Luca’s deep chuckle sends goosebumps over Maisie's body,“Am I allowed to pick you up at your place or are you still afraid of me meeting your parents?”“I - I.” She looked down embarrassed. How was she going to explain her family and her brother to him?“Hey.” He called out as he lifted her face by her chin.Their eyes met. She stared into his eyes.“It okay really…” he said softly,“It's not that. I will be staying at a friend's house from tomorrow, for the time being. I will send you the location once I’m there then you can come to pick me up.”Luca tilted his head and looked at her deep in thought. He leaned forward. His lips were an inch from hers. Maisie could feel his warm breath on her lips as he exhaled. She instantly held her breath feeling the butterfly's fluttering in her stomach. Maisie wanted to pull away, but her eyes widened when she felt Luca’s soft lips pressed against hers, with his lips on hers she closed her eyes and relax letting him take the lead. After a while, he pulled back out of breath. His lips tugged up in the corner as he smiled mischievously at her. ‘Darn he looks so sexy,’ Maisie thought to herself as she watched him intently.“You better go, or I will take you home with me,” Luca said all of a sudden.Maisie's eyes widened. She nodded and climbed into her car. She glanced into the rearview mirror watching him staring at her as she drove away. Maisie had never been in love before, but she knew she could not ignore the feeling in her heart. As she drove home, she grinned like a fool in love.It was already past midnight when Maisie entered her family home. She quietly closed the door behind her. Gritting her teeth as she heard the door click.“Where were you?”Maisie turned around nearly getting a heart attack in the process.“Shit, Kevin. You scared the shit out of me. Was that really necessary?” Maisie asked annoyed. “Wait. What are you doing here? You have an apartment of your own.”Kevin lifted his eyebrow as he examined Maisie's clothes,“Were you on a date?”Maisie felt her heartbeat increase. She swears she could hear it beat loudly as if it purposely wanted to give her away.“What? date? me? Who would date go on a date with me? Ha-ha. “She said then gave an awkward laugh.“Maisie. Who is he?”Maisie hated lying to her brother but she liked Luca. Once things were more serious between them, she would tell her brother. But right now, she did not want to sabotage her and Luca’s relationship before it even started.“Can’t I even go out with friends?” She asked enraged.Kevin narrowed his eyes at her and took a step forward.“Why are you getting so defensive?”Before Kevin could take another step Maisie rushed past him up the stairs toward her bedroom.“I will find out eventually!” Kevin screamed from behind.Maisie quickly closed her door and stood with her back against it. She closed her eyes and release a sigh of relief."That was close,” She whispered.She felt het phone vibrating in her hand knowing instantly who the message was from. She squealed out of excitement as she checked her phone.L- Hello beautiful thank you for a wonderful night. I can’t wait to see you tomorrow.Maisie walked toward her bed and sat down as she texted him back.M- Thank you. I also enjoyed it very much, especially the last part of the night.She fell backward on the bed instantly regretting sending those words. She slapped a hand on her forehead. “Stupid – stupid- stupid”It felt like an eternity before she felt the phone vibrating again.L- I hope it's the part of us kissing and not the part where you were leaving.Maisie instantly blushed.M- Yes, of course, that’s what I meant.L- When can we do it again?Maisie lost her grip on the phone as she read the massage. The phone hit her straight on the forehead.“Ow,” she complained as she rubbed her forehead. With shaky hands, she texted back,M- “It depends”L - “On”M - “Your performance.”L- “Wow, and here I thought I was the naughty one.”Maisie's eyes widened. ‘Shit that's not what I meant.’M- “Oops, that came out all wrong. Your performance on our next date.L - “Either way I can assure you I will not disappoint.”Maisie almost forgot to breathe as she read the text. She bit her lower lip as she texted back,M - “Words are just words if not proven. I'll only believe it when I see it.”As Maisie clicked send she reread her text. She closed her eyes when she noticed it sounded totally wrong.L- I assure you in that aspect I will definitely not disappoint.Maisie felt so embarrassed. “Oh, my word.” She whispered.M- My words keep coming out wrong. That's not what I meant at all. Uhm, but I’ll trust your judgment. I’ll see you tomorrow. Good night. Sweet dreams.L - I was just teasing. Sweet dream.After the meeting, Alice and Khan took the first flight back home. Alice was sitting in her apartment when she looked at her phone ringing on the coffee table in front of her. She had expected the call. Alice stared at the phone as it vibrated on the table. She let it ring until it went over to voice call. As expected the phone rang again. She leaned forward picked up the phone and answered.“Hello,”“Where are you?”“In my apartment?”“Is this some kind of joke? What gives you the right to think you can speak to me like this? Come home right this instance.”“I can’t,” The bitterness hearable in Alice’s voice.“Excuse me!” What do you mean you can’t? Alice, you better make sure you are here in ten minutes or I will send someone to come and drag you here. You know what will happen to you if I do.”“Father. How do you expect me to come to you when I can barely walk?”“Alice!”Alice felt her blood boiling. She hated this man to the core. But she had to contain herself until it was the ri
Kevin's eyes followed Alice’s. This was not the time for him to have an encounter with Khan, so he had to act fast. Kevin looked at Alice and continued“Think deeper Alice. Why are you trusting someone who killed everyone in the orphanage? He is using you. Wake up.” Kevin took a step forward not missing the confusion in Alice’s eyes. He reached out toward her hand. Alice's eyes widened. She felt baffled about what she wanted to do. Her body stood frozen as she watched him motionless. She looked stunned down at the crumbled-up paper he pressed into her hand. The warmth of his hand lingered a bit longer on hers before he pulled away.“It is up to you to figure out everything. I will always be here for you Alice. I never stopped loving you.” Kevin stared into her eyes saying nothing further. The genuinein his eyes telling her more than words ever could. She noticed him lifting his arm reaching toward her face but hesitantly stopped. He lowered his head then turned around and walked away
Alice never knew two days could feel like an eternity. The gates of the salt factory stood open so Alice could drive through. The place that was once filled with workers was now an empty deserted place. Alice looked over the rim of her sunglasses at the factory. She had read about this place in the newspaper once when the bank had foreclosed the factory and sold it off in an auction. Alice secretly bought the building knowing that it will come into use one day. Alice parked in front of the building and climbed out walking to the front of her car. A black luxury car stopped next to her. The driver's doors opened, and black leather sleek shoes were the first to be seen as it stepped on the ground. Jackson knew how to make an entrance so the more dramatic he made it the better. Jackson straightened his long black coat and took off his sunglasses. A slight smile formed on his face letting his light greenish eyes give off a glint in the sunlight. Jackson placed the sunglasses in front of h
"What? Why are you looking at me like that? Jackson asked.“Let's work together, from now onwards. I will only run things behind the scenes while you will be the leader.”“What do you have in mind?“First, I need your help to take care of personal business, but in the meantime, no one can know about our clan’s existence. We need to be like ghosts.”“What about Kevin? Don’t you think that poor boy will be heartbroken? Everyone needs a bit of love even you.”“No. After everything I have done… No. To avenge Kevin was my whole reason for living in the first place, but now that he is alive. I have to return the favor to those that betrayed me. I will pay them back in tenth folds in what they did to me.”Jackson stared at Alice's cold glare. Her eyes shone with pure hatred in them.“Who will fund our operation?” Jackson asked out of curiosity.“Me.”“Okay then. Sounds fun. I’m in. So, partner, what's the plan, and who is the target?”“The Berardi clan”Jackson’s eyebrows raised shocked by h
Alice glared back at him.“Don’t give me that bullshit. I will ask you again what are you doing in my apartment.”Khan leaned forward as his eyes were still focused on hers. His nose brushed against her. Alice stood her ground. She refused back down. A few seconds passed with the intensity rising between them. Khan pulled back and sneered.“You never learn do you.”‘Oh, I do, you just don’t know.’ Alice thought to herself.Khan turned around and walked back to the couch. He took a seat and crossed his legs.Alice leaned against the door frame while watching Khan.“Where were you?” Khan asked.“Why? Did anything happen at the company?”“ANSWER ME, DAMIT!” Khan screamed.It’s kind of intrigued Alice to see him get so wound up. She knew he felt like he was losing control over her and that pissed him off the most,“Khan. I went to see a client.” Alice said calmly showing him that the threats in his voice did not bother her in the least. She folded her arms as she walked up to him. Alice s
Alice was quite impressed with Jackson. He had managed to arrange all their men, start their business, and equipped the whole base in a manner of two weeks.It was Friday night. The night their first heist would take place. The day the LLC Corporations delivery was scheduled for. Alice felt confident as she stared at the motorcycles in front of her. Everyone was suited in black leather attire and was awaiting her orders. She wanted to be physically present when they take over the trucks. The plan was straightforward. They would take over the trucks and burn all the products inside.Alana secured the headset at the side of her mouth and put her helmet on.“Is everyone ready?” She called out over the headset.She was answered by the revs of the motorcycles. Jackson was watching everything from a drone in the air.“Let’s go.”Alice stayed at the back and kept an eye on everything from behind. They had gone through the plan numerous times. Everyone knew exactly what to do. She also went t
Alice's eyes traveled over the people.“You want a beer?” Jackson asked in a raised voice. The music was quite loud making it difficult to communicate in a regular voice.Alice nodded at him. Jackson climbed out of the booth and walked toward the bar. Alice liked to look at the people and watch what they were doing. She never could understand how people think. Her eyes stopped at a bunch of young girls in their early twenties, dressed in short skirts and high heels. The crop tops they had on made sure to cling as tightly as possible around their boobs which made them almost pop out.Jackson came back and caught her staring into the distance with a troubled expression. His eyes followed hers and spotted the young girls. He shook his head as he chuckled then slid the beer to Alana. He clicked his beer against the rim of her bottle before sitting down.“Cheers,”Alice raised her beer towards him and then took a sip. She placed hit down and motioned with her chin toward the girls.“Are th
- Warning - This chapter contains foul language.Alice threw the guy into the alley that was next to the bar. He scrambled on his hands and then to his feet. His nose was bleeding profoundly, making his face covered in blood. He bent his head down and charged toward Alice like a bull. Alice effortlessly dodges him. She turned around and kicked him on the butt causing him to stumble forward and fall flat on his belly. Alice leaned against the side of the building waiting for the scumbag to get to his feet again. His clothes were already torn. His pants struggled to keep themself up showing his crack.Alice pulled her face in disgust. It was a waste of her energy to fight with him any longer.“Go home!” The boredom could be heard in her voice.Only a dimmed light from the streetlamps shined into the alley which made the alleyway quite dark. As the scumbag stood up, he grabbed a hand full of loose gravel. He turned and immediately threw it into Alice’s face. The gravel hit her and caused