His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

A lady walked secretly into the maid’s quarters. She made sure to confirm she wasn’t being followed before closing the door behind her quietly.

She was a maid who worked in the mansion.

She brought out her phone and shakily dialed on the number. The call rang to the end without anyone answering it. She tried it the second time and this time, the call was answered.

“What the heck is your problem! Why are you disturbing my peace, for goodness’ sake!” The receiver said, sounding pissed from the other side.

“I’m sorry ma’am, but there’s a problem.” The maid said lowly.

“What is it? I hope it isn’t about what we talked about the last time.” The receiver said, with the voice harsher than before.

“It’s about it, ma’am.” The maid breathed out, glancing behind her just to make sure she was safe.

“What is it all about, then?”

“She has been released from the cell. ” The maid announced, and the lady on the other side gasped in shock.

“How the hell did you let that happen!” She yelled.

“It wasn’t my fault, ma’am. I did all you asked me to but then her innocence was proved and now, the boss suddenly needs all our fingerprints.” The maid replied, and the lady scoffed out.

“I don’t know how but you better fix this mess, else you’ll pay with your life.” The lady said and hung up, not giving another chance for the maid to speak.

The maid slowly removed her phone from her ear as her lips quivered in fear.

“No!” She screamed in agony and threw her phone on the bed.

“What have I gotten myself into?” She said as she slumped down to the floor weakly.

How was she going to save herself now? Surely, she was doomed.

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Don heaved a sigh as he twisted the door knob. He went in and saw the lady resting on a pillow as she placed her head on the headboard.

She suddenly became scared when she saw him.

“What are you doing here?” She stuttered out, but he didn’t reply. He continued walking towards her on the bed and went to sit at the edge of the bed.

She adjusted back immediately in fear, taking heavy breaths. He lowered his gaze to the floor, but it was only for a moment as he took it back to her.

She was beginning to sweat even if she was under the air conditioner.

“I said, what are you doing here?” Lillian repeated in a stutter like he was deaf.

She didn’t get what he was doing in her room, or had he come to punish her again?

“I want you to dress up, we’re going somewhere this evening.” Don finally said, and she stared at him with furrowed brows. What does he mean?

“I’ll be waiting.” He said again as he stood up and turned back, walking out of the room.

He was trying hard not to order her, at least not now. He opened the door and met his sister trying to gain balance. She had a straight look on, and he knew instantly she had been eavesdropping.

He walked past her without saying a word and took the stairs, walking out of the house. He changed his direction to the back of the house and stopped walking when he got to a strange gate in the compound. He opened it and went in, climbing down the staircase as he put his hands behind his back.

“Boss.” The boys around called in a bow as he got closer to them. Some of them followed him when he got to them, and they went further into the place.

“This way boss.” One of the boys said taking another route in the narrow hallway and Don followed with the others behind.

The boy opened a small gate, and they all went in together.

The boys stopped at the door while Don continued his journey. He approached the boy he came for with slow strides as he stopped in front of him with a hostile glare.

The boy was beginning to tremble in fear when he saw him. He was badly bruised and also sweating profusely at the sight of Don.

“Boss, I’m deeply sorry, but it was the work of the devil.” He fluttered with fear written over him. Even if he was tied firmly to the chair, his body still vibrated out of fear.

“The devil made you betray the clan?” Don asked quietly.

The boy didn’t answer, he only bowed his head with his body still shaking in fear.

“Then I think you should join him.” Don said, bringing one of his hand to his beard. The boy lifted his head immediately as his eyes began to glisten with tears.

Don turned around to the other guys in the room.

“Kill him.” He announced and walked out of the place with a few boys behind him.

The remaining guys in the room sauntered towards him to carry out the order.

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BACK IN LILLIAN’S ROOM*

Bella entered immediately, Don walked past her. She ran to her on the bed and chuckled when she saw the state she was in.

“Why do you look so scared?” Bella said with a puzzled look.

“Wait let me guess, you thought he was here to hurt you again.” She said, and Lillian rolled her eyes, going back to her previous position.

“Your brother can be scary at times, you know.” Lillian replied and she laughed.

“He is not scary like you say.” Bella said in defense.

“Accept that he is scary and be at peace with yourself.” Lillian said simply, and she laughed again.

“You’re hilarious, Lillian.” Bella said in between laughter.

“Okay, back to why I’m here. Do you accept his proposal?” She asked, taking a seat beside her on the bed.

“And what proposal are you talking about?” Lillian asked back, feigning ignorance.

“Don’t try to pretend.” Bella said in an eye roll.

“Were you eavesdropping?” Lillian asked, folding her hands underneath her boobs.

“And is it a crime if I decide to take a sneak peek at a couple’s conversation?” Bella asked back in a knowing smile, and Lillian rolled her eyes. Couple indeed!

“Don’t be stubborn and tell me already.” Bella persuaded further in curiosity.

“What do you want me to tell you?” Lillian asked with a shrug.

“Do you accept his proposal?” Bella said in anticipation.

“No.” Lillian answered bluntly.

“Why?” Bella said, feeling disappointed.

“Nothing much, I just want to make him realize that I haven’t forgiven him. If I accept it, he might start to think otherwise.” Lillian replied and made to climb down from the bed, but Bella dragged her back to sit beside her, gently, though.

“I thought we’ve talked about this, and we agreed you were going to forgive him. Like I told you before, he did that because someone framed you against him, and it is his life we are talking about here.” Bella explained and Lillian sighed.

“But at least, he should have trusted me. I’m his wife, for goodness’ sake.” Lillian said.

“Does someone now accept that she is married?” Bella joked with a smile and Lillian scoffed.

“This isn’t time for jokes, Bella.” Lillian replied as she rolled her eyes.

“Okay fine, I’m sorry, but you have to forgive him for my sake.” Bella said and pouted cutely.

“Please, baby girl.” She pleaded further as she flapped her eyelids cutely.

“Okay, I forgive him.” Lillian surrendered, raising her hands in the air.

“Then accept his proposal.” Bella urged as she stopped pouting.

“Fine.” Lillian said, and Bella jumped up in excitement, making Lillian smile.

“Now, let’s get you what to wear because you’ve got to rock the beauty tonight.” Bella said, jumping out of the bed while Lillian shook her head at her childish behavior.