Mafia in Chaos

Chapter 5

**authors note: I changed Iris' age in the flashback to 16 so she had turned 16 on the day of the incident, and in the present she is 21 years old turning 22**

2 days past and eventually , the time of my release had come. In those two days, I had felt like time had stopped and that the days were long. Although I was still in shock, I had somewhat accepted the tragic events that had happened, however, no matter how many times I'd try not to think about my mother and fathers last words... I couldn't. I wonder what will happen to me now that my parents- now that I have no family to look after me.

If only I could turn back time and hug them, just... just one more time. If only I could tell them I loved them. If I could see the stars with my dad and point out the constellations with him.. one more time.

After that day I remember promising myself that from that day on I'd never let anything get in the way of my life, specifically... my revenge.

The nurse came into my room, telling me that Luca was there. "Ah at last, someone familiar" is what I thought.

Luca's POV:

It's been three months since, I last got the chance to talk to her; to listen to her giggle and see her beautiful smile. I've been visiting her everyday, since the news got out. Some news channels claimed it was an accident; that a fire had broke out in the kitchen at the restaurant, leaving Darius along with his wife and daughter trapped inside. While other news channels made conspiracies about the incident.

All of those conspiracies were complete bullshit. I'm not sure exactly what happened that day, but one things sure. It wasn't an accident.

I finally get to talk to her today. I don't know how I'll be able to tell her everything that will happen to her now that Darius and Elizabeth are dead.

I have to explain everything even the things her parents hid from her. I also have to get her to safety as soon as possible.

Iris' POV:

Luca enters the room with flowers in hand and tears in his eyes. I felt relieved to see him, someone I could talk to. He'd always been there for me when I felt like I needed an escape from reality. He's like an older brother, always there for me when I need him, always there to support and care for me. He truly is someone special to me.

"Iris, I'm glad to see you're getting better." He says, as his eyes brighten and his smile widens.

I feel safe around him.

I give him a smile, and try to move my body to give him a big hug.

Pain

"Ah-

I try to swallow back my tears, but they escape my red puffy eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey.... everything's going to be okay. After we have you transferred to the house, we'll have the security increased. You're going to be safe now. No one dares to hurt you. You are now The Leader of the Snake clan.... You may not have known that, but you are a very important person. Once you recover we'll start your training." He says firmly.

I- don't think im awake yet.

This can't be real.

I look at him, tears rolling down from my eyes, a mixture of shock and confusion written all over my face. "Sn-ake clan?-

"Everything will be explained to you once you get transferred." He says as he looks away, avoiding my eyes.

"You are very important. Your safety is not guaranteed, people are now after you. After what you own. You have to show them who you are. Show them that they can't touch you. Strength is what you need. Power is what you already own."

I look down to my hands, barely able to keep my eyes open.

Ringing- my ears are ringing. Everything feels so surreal; it feels like a never-ending nightmare.