Maid for the Mafia Boss

My heart pounded loudly when I remembered who Diego Evans is. I became like a statue that was unable to move.

A person from my past. A significant person.

” You’re alive? What—” *bang* ” Kei!”

Diego was cut off from his words when we saw Maxence arrived, who shot the spot near Diego.

Maxence is with many men in black suits, and all of their guns are pointed in Diego.

” Sh8t” Diego looked at his companions.

” Retreat!” He commanded, so the armed men immediately followed his order.

” alpha, should we shoot them?” One of Keian’s men asked.

” No. Let them be… for now.” Keian coldly answered.

” This is not the end, Marques!” Diego started running away with his armed men, but his gaze lingered in my direction. I saw once again the innocent look he always had when we were together.

We started at each other for a while before he can entirely run out of our sight.

My body is just frozen, and I have no energy to say a word.

Maxence walked towards us.

” I’m sorry we’re late, Alpha,” he even slightly bowed in front of us. Keian hissed while giving Maxence a death glare, but he didn’t say any word.

After a few minutes, Keian calmed down as his face became blank.

” Clean this place up. See if there’s someone still alive and immediately send them to the hospital.”

” Yes, Alpha,” Maxence left the two of us and returned to the men in black to give them an order.

” Are you okay?” I looked at Keian, still wide-eyed.

I smiled at him then nodded.

After that, he coldly put distance between the two of us. There’s something in his look as well. He did that maybe because he knew that I knew their mafia’s enemy.

I shakily sat on the cold floor of the mall. My mind filled with a lot of questions.

I turned my head to the old lady and child who is now not breathing anymore; I can’t help but feel extremely sad.”

One by one, people who are still alive started to go out of their hiding place. The guy we fought in the shooting area is included in that group. It is a relief that not all people here inside the mall are dead.

I am the first one the guy saw, and his expression is flabbergasted.

” Both of you are more skilled in shooting than I am,” he remarked, feeling goosebumps on his body before running away. I think he watched the encounter earlier.

I sunk my head in my raised knees after letting out a shaky breath.

I can’t understand what I’m feeling right now.

Anger, sadness, confusion, and fear.

Anger because why do they have to involve a lot of innocent human beings?! If Keian’s mafia is their target, why didn’t they involve only their mafia?!

It’s sad that, unfortunately, a lot of people died. Because I was unable to do something to help them. I feel like I am worthless.

Why did it seem like Diego is the mastermind of all this? I don’t understand. He had been my best friend since I was six years old, and at the eleven years we were together, I knew he’s not an evil person. Why???

Deep in my what is where my fear is. I want to run away from this place. I just want to run away from this reality. Go back to my old life where there are no guns and killings, where I could live normally.

I fear that the situation may worsen. That the next time Diego plans to come back for us, there’ll be more people involved.

I am afraid to see my best friend again, with myself not knowing him anymore.

I glanced at Keian and Maxence, who are giving orders to their men.

I fear that the more I stay in my job, everyone will be in danger, not just me but also my family.

What the Nassandra! What are you thinking!

I shook my head as I stare at the floor.

I don’t want to be scared again.

I don’t want to run.

I’m not going to dodge what’s coming anymore.

I will face my fears. I will face the consequences of what I will do from now on.

I will plan thoroughly what I should do.

I will move.

I will not be defeated by that damn word called ‘fear.’ I am not weak.

So I will not just sit and watch wherein the end will be my regret.

I will protect everyone that matters to me.

I will not permit myself to be weak…

For Brylle.

For Tiya.

And…

For Keian.

” Nassandra, Kei said you should follow him” my gaze went up to Maxence when he called me.

Then my eyes went to Kei, who is now starting to walk.

” Alright,” I answered, then nodded at Maxence. I stood up from the floor and started walking as well.

I am just looking at Keian’s back, suppressing myself on rolling my eyes.

I can understand why he’s ‘like that,’ but I can’t help but feel irritated at what he’s doing right now.

Like what should I do?

While he’s in front of me and I’m following behind him, he’ll occasionally stop then glare in my direction!

And of course, I will stop similarly, and we’ll stare at each other’s eyes, then he’ll be the one whose eyes will be cold before averting his gaze! Hmph!

He’s like doing that every one minute!

We arrived at the mall’s parking lot, and we are facing each other when we are now beside his car.

” Get in,” he ordered. I furrowed my eyebrows at him but then gave a small smile.

” No need, I’ll just go and commute,” I said, then started walking towards the exit.

” Just f—ing get in.” I have no other choice but to face him again because his voice is frantic.

” Yes, MAÎTRE,” I sarcastically said. I really emphasized the word ‘maître.’

His eyebrow raised when I loudly entered his car, slamming the door.

With a cold expression, he entered as well then started the car.

My arms are crossed on my chest while looking outside the window of the car while he’s driving.

They closed the mall, and there’s a lot of police and ambulance outside.

Fortunately, the traffic is not that heavy.

I noticed that Keian kept on glancing in my direction, but I didn’t look back. I won’t mind him at all.

On the road, I saw an old lady and a young boy crossing.

My mind went back to the old lady and girl earlier.

*sniff*

I faced my face on the window more and wiped the tears falling from my eyes.

” Are you crying?” Keian asked in a slightly irritated voice.

Finally, I looked at him just to give a glare.

I thought my eyes wouldn’t continue to cry anymore, but then I saw a blood spot on Keian’s shirt!

So now, my head is lowered while I continue to wipe my face. I don’t care anymore if Keian gets more irritated. It hurts, eh.

” Sh8t,” I sensed that Keian moved the car to the side of the road and turned off the car’s engine.

And because the engine is off, my cries are the only thing that can be heard inside the car.

” Haha. Wh–y did you sto–pped the *sniff* car?” I asked in broken words. I am also having trouble breathing. Curse these tears.

His eyes softened as he touched my cheeks.

” Why are you crying? Did I do something wrong?” I bit my lower lip so I won’t cry even more; I’m such a crying mess right now.

I just shook my head repeatedly and tried to get away from his grip, but I felt that he’s holding my shaking heads and the back of my head.

Then he leaned my forehead on his chest. It’s done; I’m going to let it all out now.

Why does it really felt good to hug this man? It’s unsettling…

” It’s okay. I’m sorry, Nassandra. I’m sorry,” he whispered in my ear while stroking my hair.

” W-Why did he have to kill all those innocent people in the mall?!” I hastily said.

” Why did he have to do that? Huhu,” I felt Keian’s first clenched, but his touch on me is still gentle.

” Shhh. Stop crying, please. Don’t worry, Nass. I’ll make sure that bastard is killed.” He comforted. I don’t know if what he said is comforting, though. I don’t Keian to die, but I also don’t want my old best friend to die.

But I remained silent and continued crying on Keian’s shirt.

I also wrapped my arms around him so the hug would tighten.

He smells good.

*Note:

If this is not posted in April 27th, then I’m sorry, it means I emailed the chapters to the app past their office hours hehe. Our final exams are tomorrow so please understand\^_^/I hope it will be posted though. Next update will be on May 1, 2021.