Playing With The Delinquents

Chapter 22. Badass

Esme's pov

She showed me the Movie theater which had a big projector, tons of red sofas and chairs. It even had a popcorn machine in the corner. My apartment probably cost less than this room individually.

Finally, she brought me to the training room. There was men fighting in the boxing ring, people watching them; waiting for their turn. There were also people lifting weights and cleaning guns.

"So, this is where you train also?" I said, observing everyone in-front of me. She nodded "yes, it's a gender neutral gym. I train here among women and men and because I'm so good, men tend to challenge me in fights to prove their strength. They alway lose though" she laughed.

I laughed with her. I stopped when I felt someone's hand fall onto my shoulder. I turned around to see a man. He had a few tattoos but he wasn't very fit like the rest of the people here.

"What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dangerous room like this?" He said as his eyes ran up and down my body, landing at my boobs.

I slapped his hand off of me "none of your business, you fucking weirdo" I said, disgusted. "Leave her alone and go harass look somebody else, Antonio. If you don't leave right now, I won't hesitate to hurt you" Unique said fiercely, stepping closer him.

Even though she was a bit shorter, she looked like she could kick his ass. "Why the hell would you care if I fuck this slut" he said, challenging her. Eyes started to turn but neither her nor Antonio backed down.

"The Don wouldn't be happy, you fucking man-whore" she hissed. He furrowed his brows in anger and confusion. "Why the fuck would the Don know a lousy bitch like this?" He said pointing to me.

I looked down at what I was wearing. I ain't no slut. As soon as Unique raised her fists, a deep voice stopped her. "Unique! Stand down."

I turned around to see Lorenzo standing behind us. He had a dark look on his face.. The face of evil. Everyone in the room stopped what they were doing to bow their heads in respect. Even the people who were in a boxing match.

Everyone respects him so much and I've just been yelling at him and bossing him around like he's a nobody. How has he not killed me yet?

Antonio had a smug look on his face until his gaze met Lorenzo's. Lorenzo grabbed him by the collar of his shirt "you really keep pressing my buttons, Antonio" he chuckled lowly but I could tell he didn't find anything funny.

"You'll respect Emse or you die here. Today. Understood?" He waited for an answer. Antonio hesitated before nodded which led Lorenzo to punch him across his face.

I crossed my arms against my chest. I stood in shock as Lorenzo looked down at Antonio. Damn, Antonio looks pathetic as fuck right now.

"You should've never hesitated. Take it as a warning. Get out my sight" he looked at Antonio disgustedly.

"Are you guys okay?" I heard a man ask. I look over to the man and nodded. He was dark-skin and had a beard. It looks like he came with Lorenzo because he wasn't here before.

He kept asking Unique if she was okay. This only made her roll her eyes. I guess Unique didn't care for the sympathy because she's independent. Honestly she could've whooped Antonio's ass but Lorenzo took the spotlight.

My attention went back to Lorenzo as he lifted my chin up so he could observe me. "Are you sure your okay, principessa?" He said as his eyes roamed my body, looking for a mark.

"I'm fine Lorenzo. Thanks.." I said lowly. Deep down I was grateful for everyone wanting to protect me but, that only made me feel weak. I want to be able to protect myself.

Like Unique can.

"Do you have something on your mind?" He asked, crossing his arms against his chest while raising an eyebrow.

I shrugged "I don't know. I appreciate you guys protecting me but, I feel I should be able to protect myself." I said embarrassed.

"I could train you if you want" Unique offered. Walking away from the Dark-skinned man, approaching me and Lorenzo. How could she walk away from him? He's handsome as fuck. But not as handsome as Lorenzo though!

I looked up at Lorenzo. He sighed looking at the man for a answer. The man shrugged. Lorenzo rolled his eyes "fine but I'm staying to watch"

"Hey, Im Matteo" the dark- skinned man introduced himself to me. "Hi, I'm Emse" I smiled. "Oh, we know." He winked. I laughed at his expression.

"That's Matteo. He's in charge of my warehouses and training facilities while I'm not here. He's very skilled in fighting. We haven't measured who's better between him and Unique, yet." Lorenzo explained while I nodded my head.

"We could have a match right now, pretty boy" Unique said confidently, crossing her arms. Matteo looked intrigued "Don't get hurt, mama" he smirked.

She looked at him with an unimpressed expression displayed on her face "shut up. I'm not your mother, you orphan. I don't care if you're in charge of this training facility. so are you accepting the challenge? Yes or No"

He chuckled, stroking his beard while observing her "Alright. if I win, you have to give me a kiss"

She looked annoyed at first until an idea sparked in her head "so we're making bets now? Okay, if I win you have to do what I say for a whole week" she smirked.

He looked at her puzzled "you do know I'm going to win right". He said in a 'duh' tone. She scoffed at him "okay meet me in the ring" she said, her hips swaying as she walked towards the ring.

"What are you getting yourself into Matteo" Lorenzo warned as everyone started to gather around the ring, Unique was standing in. She started tightening her boxing gloves with her teeth.

Matteo didn't answer. He only chuckled to himself, while walking through the crowd to get into the ring. I followed behind him, stopping at the ring.

Maybe I can learn a lot if I watch their fight. I really hope Unique wins.

I could feel Lorenzo towering behind me, his eyes glued to them. Just like my own and everyone else.

I watched as Unique clapped her gloves together while laughing mischievously like an excited child. Matteo got in the ring and put the gloves on.

"You sure you don't want to put on that safety helmet" Unique teased, nodding her head towards the safety helmet that sat next to the gloves he picked up.

Matteo chuckled. "This is your  last chance Ma, admit defeat before you get bruised" He smirked. A man started counting down from 3
                      3..2..1 GO

Like a bullet, they launched at each other.
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