The Mafia's Ex-Wife

Chapter-9

Zion's Pov

Samira looked like e deer in front of headlights. It was obvious that she was so scared. Who wouldnt be. Samira was only a 21 year old girl for Gods sake! And now she has to deal with a killer.
I feel like I am also responsible for this situation. She is not a regular person, but a member of the Mafia family, I shouldnt have just left her on her own. I should have given her security but I acted like an asshole to forget her existence in the world. But now I regret it most, as she is still my wife, it is my job to protect her always but I have definitely failed to do my duty.
When she got scared on my arrival at the garden, it my heart broke. As I hugged her close and she rested her head on my chest, I felt like I would never let her go again. But then Eric came and my train of thought broke and I put some distance between me and Samira.

Eric asked why Samira screamed and and I told him how she got scared because of my arrival. Eric just nodded his head and then he left the garden.
I looked at Samira, she still looked pretty shaken. I cleared my throat to get her attention. As soon as I cleared my throat, she looked at me with her deep brown eyes that had a hint of curiosity.

"Eric and I are taking care of the issue. We are going to make sure that you dont experience anything like that ever again. For now, just try to relax a bit and take care of yourself" I said.
"Okay, I will and thanks for helping me Zion" Samira replyed.

I gave her a nod and made my way out of the garden even though at that moment all I wanted to do was cage her in my arms and tell her how I will nevet let anyone harm her again, ever. But I didnt do any of that, my pride didnt let me. I just gave her a freaking nod and left.

Samira's pov
I felt like a stupid person as I recalled how I screamed thinking that it was the killer here again. Zion is right, I really need to relax a little bit and take care of myself. I felt myself calm down a little bit as I recalled Zion's words. I went to my room again or should I say the guest room. I hated staying in the guest rooms. This house, literally has a room for me. When Eric was building this house, I said that I need a room here. So, he made one for me and I decorated it myself. But now, I was not even allowed there. There was a time when I was treated like a princess by my brother. I was treated like a queen by my husband. But now, its all gone, now I am treated like a piece of trash. But I know I deserve it, I deserve much more harsh behavior from them.

As I kept thinking about all these, I slowly felt sleep engulfing me. And suddenly I was in my apartment room again. I was once again facing the killer. The killer gave a cruel smile and said "This time I've got you" and then he pointed his gun at me and Boom! I jumped from my sleep and realized it was another bad dream. I put a hand on my heart and tried to make myself calm. My heart was beating like crazy. Thats when I heard the door opening and Zion walked in.

He entered the room and took a good look at me and asked, "Were you crying".
That is when I realized that I have tears falling from my eyes. I must have cried while having the dream but I didnt realize it.
"umm...no I..Its just my eyes are watering, its irritating a little bit" I lied.
"Stop lying Samira, I can clearly see that you were crying. For God's sake, dont you think you have lied enough to me? Just try not to tell anymore lies" Zion said.
I kept looking at him for a moment. He really thinks I am the biggest liar. And why wouldnt he, I really have lied to him a lot.

Flashback (When Samira was cheating on Zion)

I woke up at 6.30 in the morning. I am still very sleepy but I still woke up because I have to meet Nathan today. Nathan said that he would take me on a picnic. Last night, Zion went to sleep pretty late. He came to bed at 4 a.m as he was busy with his work all night. He told me to go to sleep but I didnt. I waited to him so that I could know when he is going to sleep. I am pretty sure that when Zion wakes up, I will be gone from the house so I wont have to lie to him on his face. I'll just do it over the phone. I walked as slowly as I could and took a shower in one of the guest bathrooms. I got ready. I was wearing my little red dress. I put on my makeup and was ready to go out when I suddenly saw Zion coming to me. He looked at me with awe. He came closer and gave me a peck on the cheek.
"Why is my wife looking so smoking hot this early morning?" He asked.
I gave him a shy smile and said "I'm sorry Zion I forgot to tell you last night, you know my friend Alina, right? We have decided to spend the day together today. I want to go there and wake her up. So, if you dont mind, can I go?"

Zion looked at me for a moment and said "Can you at least have breakfast with me? Nowadays, I hardly get to spend time with you because of my busy scedule".

I looked at him with a nervous smile and said "I wish I could have the breakfast with you, but the thing is Alina is an early riser and if I become late then I'll not be able to wake her up".

"All right then sweetheart, take care" Zion said as he gave me his charming smile.