Running From The Mafia Boss (Book 2 of The Mafia)

Chapter 1

It has been four years now and to say my life in California was comfortable would be an understatement, I love it here but not as much as I love New York. Sonoma is gorgeous but I miss New York honestly I would have gone back sooner but the fear of running into Lucas was stronger. My brother called me two years ago to let me know that Lucas went down to our parent's house looking for me. I was hoping after a year he would have stopped and it's scary how well he knew me, when my parents asked Lucas why he came down there now all he said was "She wouldn't go somewhere obvious right away." Lucas truly did know me, part of me loved that and another part of me was scared by that.

It's been rough sorting through my emotions about Lucas, I thought about seeing a therapist but how do I explain to a therapist who Lucas was without getting him in trouble with the police and giving away my hiding place? I never told my family why I left Lucas. Of course, my brother went to the worst ideas first asking me if Lucas hurt me or if something happened. I wanted to tell them but I didn't want to scare them or worry them, my mother pushed harder now for me to move back down to Texas but I refused. I love my family but I hate my hometown...nothing but bad memories there. Besides I found a beautiful apartment here in California and had an amazing job as a Family Support Coach. After what happened between Lucas and I and my family worrying so much I knew I wanted to help others and honestly, I loved that job so much. I worked with families who have adopted children and helped the whole family become stable and helped the siblings grow a bond together, it's honestly such a rewarding job. In some cases, I wish I would have ended up as close with my siblings as I help these kids become close.

But now I feel like I need to change my life, I need to go back to New York. After getting off work I headed back to my apartment and ordered a pizza, as I was waiting on the pizza I opened my laptop and started to look for apartments in New York. I decided to move somewhere a little bit further than where I used to live just in case Lucas is still looking for me. I found an apartment that was affordable in Utica, after finding an apartment I knew I needed to find a job. After looking what felt like hours on Indeed and applying to many different positions I decided to give myself a break. Right when I closed my laptop my doorbell rang, I smiled when I remembered about the pizza and after paying for the pizza and closing the door I sat down to watch an episode of Grey's Anatomy on Netflix while eating pizza. Honestly, this is the best kind of night. Pizza and Grey's Anatomy the only thing I'm missing right now is some ice cream.

After I was done eating and I put the extra food away I was about to sit down and watch another episode when my phone started to ring. I saw it was a New York number hoping it was a job I answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hello is this Scarlett?" A lady who sounded to be in her early 40s asked.

I smiled happily and almost did a happy dance "Yes, this is she. May I ask who is calling?" I was hoping this wasn't a scammer and was a job offer I was so excited I could jump up to the moon right now.

"Yes, this is Anna I'm calling from Hillside Children's Center, I see here you applied for our position of Youth Advocate 2. Is that correct?" The lady asked in a friendly tone.

I was now extremely happy I was hoping for this place to call me back "Yes ma'am."

"Wonderful, now I see here it shows you currently live in California so I'm to assume you plan on moving here to New York soon? Are you familiar with the area?"

I smiled happily "Yes ma'am I used to live in New York four  years ago, I moved to experience new things but New York has always had my heart so I knew it was time to come back." This wasn't a lie, I like it here in California but New York feels like home to me.

"Well then, I have to say after reading through your application and your resume I am happy to hear that someone with your skills is coming back here and is interested in our company. When do you plan on moving back here?"