His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

Bella opened the door and saw Lillian on the bed. She looked a little scared as she hugged her knees to her chest. Bella sighed and completely went in, trying to go close to her on the bed.

“Don’t come any closer.” Lillian said, glancing at her, and she halted in her steps.

“Just stay away from me.” Lillian stated again.

“Lillian, we can talk this through.” Bella said softly.

“Get out.” Lillian said, almost inaudibly.

“Listen to me, I can explain.” Bella said, taking a few steps closer to her on the bed.

“What do you want to explain? That you’re a murderer and might harm me if its need arises?” Lillian inquired with her voice quivering a little as she recalled the scene where she’d dealt with those guys.

“Don’t talk like that, I’m not a murderer. I only did what I did to protect us, you and me.”

“They would have kidnapped us if I didn’t fight them off, or would you have loved it if we were held captive by some strange people?” Bella explained in defense. Lillian took her gaze to the mattress as what Bella said sank into her.

“I did that to defend the both of us, and I’m sorry if I scared you.” Bella continued and she sighed.

“It’s alright. I’m also sorry if I made you feel bad. I was just not used to seeing what happened today.” She said after a while, and Bella breathed out in relief.

“It’s fine.” Bella said, going to sit beside her, but Lillian still curled herself up.

“Loosen up, I won’t bite.” Bella elbowed her, and she sat up in a little smile.

“You didn’t tell me you were a skilled fighter.” Lillian said after a while of silence.

“You didn’t ask.” Bella shrugged out.

“How did you do those things, by the way? You were able to fight off three men without getting hurt.” Lillian said, sounding amazed as she turned slightly to face her.

“It’s a long story.” Bella stated, forming a thin line on her lips.

“Then cut it short. I’m really curious to know.” Lillian said impatiently.

“I went for Judo training in Japan.” Bella started after a while of thinking about it.

“Really?” Lillian asked and she nodded.

“Wow! I must say I’m impressed, but why did your family take you there or was it at your will?” Lillian asked in another level of curiosity.

“I wasn’t forced, I went there with my heart filled with joy ,,,,,,,,,,, and besides it was just for a few years.” Bella said the last part with a shrug.

“Has it ever helped you?” Lillian asked in a little smile.

“Alot of time, and today wasn’t an exception.” Bella replied with a nod.

“Is your brother also into this?” Lillian asked after another round of silence, and Bella seemed to understand what she meant.

“Of course yes, he is a ma…..” Bella paused as she stared at Lillian, who was staring back at her with curiosity.

“I mean, he is a businessman who might probably face any sort of bullying, you know, from his mates and enemies.” She continued, hoping to sound convincing enough.

“Oh!” Lillian muttered.

“All of you here seem to be good at one thing or the other, and I think I’m the only one left out.” She said again as she rested back on the headboard.

“You’re also good at something too, you just might not realize it now.” Bella said in a chuckle as she understood where she was headed.

“But not compared to you. You can drive, you’re able to defend yourself, and so many more that I don’t know about.” Lillian listed as she sat up to face her.

“I also want to be like you, even if it’s not completely.” She said again now staring intently at her.

“And what do you mean?” Bella asked, feigning ignorance.

“Do you really want to know, or you’re just trying to hear it from me?” Lillian asked, resting back on the headboard.

“Maybe I want to hear it from you.” Bella shrugged out in a slight smirk.

“Fine. I also want to learn some fighting skills.” Lillian blurted out, and Bella laughed out hysterically.

“I’m being serious here.” Lillian said with a serious expression, and Bella stopped laughing when she saw her expression.

“I’m sorry.” Bella apologized immediately.

“I really am eager to learn these stuffs just in case this tries to happen again.” Lillian said in a cute pout that made Bella chuckle.

“That means two things on one.” Bella breathed out and Lillian raised a brow at her.

“Yeah. You want to learn how to drive and now this, all on me.” Bella fell on the bed with a sigh.

“Please, do this for me. I also want to learn how to fight,,,,,,,,, to defend myself too.” Lillian whined like a child, and Bella thought for a while.

“I would be the biggest fool if I didn’t teach you.” She said in a chuckle, and Lillian smiled.

“That’s the spirit.” Lillian said as she tickled her with a smile.

“Woah!” Bella rose to her feet immediately.

“I’m not a fan of that.” She said as she shook her head.

“Neither am I.” Lillian said with her hands in the air.

“So, when do we start?” She asked, diverting back to their main conversation.

“I don’t know, but I would try to create time for it.” Bella replied, forming a thin line on her lips.

“Just make it snappy.” Lillian said more of an order as she flickered her fingers.

“Yes, my princess.” Bella said with a French accent as she bowed dramatically, making Lillian laugh.

“You can go now, I want to have a very good sleep.” Lillian said in between laughter.

“Sure. Who am I to deprive you of your wonderful sleep?” Bella continued with the accent.

“Just,,,,,, stop it already ,,,,,,,,, and go.” Lillian was already choking with too much laughter.

“Alright.” Bella stopped using the accent as she laughed a little and walked to the door.

“Goodnight.” She opened the door and left. Lillian laughed again and got out of the bed, going to take a shower before finally retiring to bed.

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“Boss, we have a problem.”

“What’s with the commotion outside?” Brandon said instead as he sat unperturbed, pouring himself wine.

“That is why I said we have a problem, boss.” The man said with his eyes on the floor.

“Just go straight to the point, Hugh.” Brandon said in a glare.

“The car that was going to deliver the package was involved in a bomb explosion. Everything inside the car got burnt to ashes, including the car itself.” Hugh revealed as fast as he could, and Brandon’s cup fell from him out of shock.

“And where is the package?” Brandon asked as he stood up, and Hugh stared at him like he said something stupid.

“It got destroyed alongside the car and the people in it, sir.” He replied after a few seconds.

“No!” Brandon yelled out in anger as he kicked down everything on his table, including the bottle of wine and glass cup, and they shattered into pieces, pouring its content away.

“How did this happen?” He asked with anger written over him as he went closer to Hugh and grabbed him by the collar.

“We don’t know boss but we are……” Hugh struggled to say. One of the men barged in hurriedly, and that was when Brandon roughly left Hugh.

“I’m sorry for barging in this way, boss, but you have to see this.” He handed an envelope to Brandon, and he collected it immediately. He tore it and brought out the letter inside. He opened it, and it read, ‘I hope you’ve seen my little gift, but note that it is just a warning for sending your men to kidnap my sister and her friend. Next time, it won’t be as little as this, trust me. FROM YOUR BELOVED, DON.’

Brandon finished reading this with his anger stronger than earlier. He tore the letter into pieces and threw it away with great fury. He kicked down the table and his men stepped back to avoid incurring his wrath. When he started destroying the things in the room, they silently opened the door and left.