《COMPLETED - EDITED》
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A Story of two independent businesses. Getting their fates tied by their fathers to make a stronger alliance.
But it was never meant ...
...to be like this
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Will Aideen Mara, l...
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The drive was quiet, exchange looks now and then as I drove to the restaurant. Driving down the black bricked driveway, underneath a veranda, by the entrance of the restaurant that was held up by four white pillars.
Throwing my keys at the valet boy, catching them before they hit the floor "You scratch her. I kill you" I whispered in his ear as he nodded vigorously.
Walking into the restaurant, to see a waitress at the front with a desk, checking the list of reservations. The restaurant had two floors; the bottom floor was an open plan, stretching from the left to the right side of the building. At the back, a bar and an open kitchen stood.
The tables were done in a matt black - What is with this family and fucking black? The material of the seating and booths were done in velvet red with silver studs.
"Hello, have you booked a place," A woman asked at the front desk? "No, we didn't, but I - Aideen Mara?" A man spoke behind me, turning around to see it was Harrisons' Father - Antonio Barone
"Hello, Mr Barone, how are you?" shaking his hands, he has a firm grip like Harrison - like Father, like Son. "I am well Aideen. Have you been served yet?" He asked looking at the waitress and then back at me.
"No, we haven't. I am sorry for coming in, on such short notice. Is there room for two?"
"Of course. I would give you the best seating. Next time these girls are allowed to come in without reservations" Antonio spoke sternly to the woman, behind the front desk.
Walking us upstairs, my eyes had to adjust from the dark-moody theme downstairs to the light shining through the glass windows. Walking past the bar, 5 bartenders surrounded a wall filled with different types of alcohol.
Looking back at Christiana, she kept looking around at the cameras and the exit doors of the restaurant, like she is planning her escape - She is a quiet person; yet what is she planning?
Antonio pushed against the sliding glass doors that looked over Lakewood. A beautiful blue lake with a forest behind it. We walked down a few steps, to an area filled with tables and an outside lounging area. "What would you ladies like to drink?" Antonio asked.
I looked at Christiana so she could order first. "I will just have sparkling water, please." She spoke, looking back at me. "The strongest thing you have," Rubbing my forehead, I need to get this day out the way, to get Harrison out of my head.
Antonio nodded and headed back inside as we both took a seat on the couch.
"You don't drink alcohol, do you?" I asked her, wondering why she didn't order anything with a kick. "I do, but I get drunk pretty easily. So, I prefer not to" A light head - interesting. But that doesn't matter because I will drink enough for both of us
Looking over it was a beautiful view. The wall beside us acts as a balcony. As it was a rocked-filled gas fire, that eliminated different warm colours; keeping us warm. The sun was about to set as I looked at my phone - it was almost five o'clock.
Maybe before the sun sets, we could go down the road to the mall - Lake View Mall. We can go and buy some clothes or whatever friends do at the mall?
"So, what do you like to do in your free time?" I asked trying to break the awkward silence between us. About to answer, the waitress came and gave us our drinks. "I like reading," Christiana said sipping her water.
The awkward silence began to fill the atmosphere again - Fuck! I don't know what to do. I have never had a friend. I was never trained on this. I don't know how to interact with people, let alone be friends with them.
"Sorry about this, I don't know what to do?" I spoke, chugging down my drink. She sat up shocked by my comment. "You? Sorry? I should be the one to be sorry for being awkward. It's just such an honour to be with you"
My brows frown down in confusion about what she meant "Honour?" I spoke. She got a burst of energy and stood up, placing her hands on the table, and leaning toward me.
"YES!! It's such an honour to meet the ruthless Red Dragon of the Sun. Your father was Lorenzo; nickname Helios!" I stood up and place my hands on her shoulder, seating her back down.
"Alright" I smiled at her sudden burst of energy. My father's code name was Helios, the God of the Sun. Known for burning down, towns with people inside their homes or his well-known heated chain torture, burning his victims with red hot chains.
"That was a lot of energy, I am flattered by your interest in me, but you don't have to be awkward around me. Let's start this again, shall we?"
I place my hand out to shake her hand. "I am Aideen Mara, The Boss of the Mara Family Business" She giggled, shaking my hand. "I am Christiana Jackson, the upcoming boss of the Jackson Family Business"
