Married to the Mafia Boss... and my Step Brother

6

Izzy and Maddie had fortunately escaped with their lives after Jordyn's attack. They found refuge in the Canadian mafia base which was conveniently located nearby. They entered running side by side and completely out of breath.

"What happened to you two?" Asked famed Canadian popstar Justin Bieber from the corner of the dimly lit room. He was hunched over sharpening a throwing knife.

"Oh yeah, I forgot Justin Bieber was in the Canadian mafia," Izzy laughed, still in disbelief.

"Jordyn tried to snipe us, Justin!" Exclaimed Maddie, wide eyed and still breathless.

Justin chuckled, "Dope."

The two girls looked at Justin horrified. They were speechless at his careless reaction.

Before Izzy could begin to yell at him, a door opened, revealing the intimidating mafia boss, Melanie Maple. She stood in the doorway, emanating the pure essence of strength and leadership. The girls almost felt the urge to applaud her entrance. They were truly enthralled.

While she had the name resembling one of a cartoon character, Melanie Maple was one of the most feared people on the planet. She was a tall and buff woman with a jawline sculpted by the Gods. Her image was a sight so beautiful yet so frightening. It was clear she was not to be messed with from the large scar that went from her eyebrow, down her eyelid, and midway down her cheek. Her appearance made it clear that she had some long complicated backstory that she kept secret from everyone.

"Reves... McKee... that was a narrow escape. You're lucky to still be alive,"

Izzy and Maddie nodded, waiting to be lectured about their pathetic reaction. Instead they were greeted with a pat on the back and a smile, "Good job, ladies," Melanie congratulated.

Maddie felt her shoulders relax. Izzy chuckled nervously, "Thank you, Ms. Maple."

"Please," She said, extending a hand, "Call me Mel. That was some true bravery you showed out there. You've earned the right."

"Well thank you, Mel," Izzy said with a faint smile.

Mel nodded to her knowingly. For someone so intimidating, she was very bubbly. They immediately warmed up to her. She was just so... Canadian.

With a swift turn and double clap of her hands, she summoned some other members of the mafia. They all filed into the room and formed a circle around Mel. Izzy and Maddie backed into the circle to join the rest of them. They were excited to be in their first mafia meeting.

Maddie watched as the last of the people settled into their spots silently, watching Mel with wide and intent eyes. It was clear that they respected her and held on to every word she spoke.

"So, number one on the agenda is the ball. I know this has been a subject of controversy because of our complicated history with the Russian mafia, but I think I've found the perfect solution," Mel announced, smirking.

She whipped around to face Izzy and Maddie, pointing a finger at both of them.

"New recruits! They have yet to prove their loyalty to us, so I suggest they attend the event. We'll equip them with hidden weapons so they may kill Sergio and his new fiancée. The Russians will never see it coming!" Mel beamed, proud of her plan. The mafia members cheered.

"But they haven't even been trained yet! How are they supposed to execute the assassination with no training?" One member called out.

"They will have extensive knife training for the remainder of the day so they can leave for Russia tomorrow. Yes, it's risky, but I have faith in them," Mel admitted.

"Wait, what? We have to prove our loyalty?" Maddie asked, confused by all of this sudden information.

"We need to know if I can trust you," Mel replied.

"Is there another way to do that?" Izzy asked. She had initially been alright with murder, but thinking about it now had her sick to her stomach. Izzy rethought her decision to join the mafia. How could she possibly be able to kill someone she didn't know?

"This is initiation. If you aren't up for it, then maybe this job isn't for you. I have the targets' files here. Sergio Petrov and Jordyn St. Pierre."

Mel handed over Sergio's file to Maddie and Jordyn's file to Izzy. As she read Jordyn's name and details, Izzy began to ease up. She found a way to justify killing Jordyn within seconds. Maddie, on the other hand, grew more worried as she went through Sergio's file.

"How are we supposed to kill this guy? He literally has a 12 pack. I didn't even know that was possible!" Maddie exclaimed in disbelief.

"What? Let me see!" Izzy said, grabbing the file from Maddie's hands. "Oh sh*t. Dibs on killing Jordyn!"

"Dibs is not a term we use in the mafia. We're a team. We work together to get things done," Mel explained, shocked at how easily the girls turned on each other.

The girls nodded at their leader, showing they understood.

"You will each have a hidden dagger in your dress. Each blade contains snake venom, so stabbing through the skin will be fatal to the victim."

Maddie's eyes widened. This was serious.

"Where do we get our dresses?" Izzy asked.

Mel gave another double clap of her hands. In entered a short man with gelled back hair and thick, shapely eyebrows. He held multiple rolls of silky patterned fabrics under his arms.

"For that, we have a personal designer. Not only will he help you look fashionable, but he'll keep you safe. Pierre has rare state of the art fabrics that are immune to bullets and knife attacks," Mel said.

"Come with me, ladies. I'll make you up nice and elegant and then you can begin your weapons training," Pierre said, his french accent coming through clearly.

"Oh, I have one request if possible," Maddie inquired as they left the room.

"Yes?"

"Would it be possible to get our daggers bedazzled?" She spoke, embarrassed at her own request.

"I love it! I'll see what I can do for you. I have no doubt something can be arranged," He chuckled as he led them to his room.