Heartless King II 18+

Chapter 7 - Keira

When we arrive in front of the house of the Cyprus family, it is raining heavily. It's one of those typical days in New York, but I'm not complaining. In this weather, I can wear one of my favourite fur coats that I love so much.

The Cyprus family has a house on the outskirts of the city. It is not bad here, but I could not live there. It would be so impractical for me. I need to be as close to the centre as possible.

One of my captains, Alessandro Cyprus, and his wife Andrea Cyprus are already standing outside the door. They both look very happy and I'm not even surprised. Their daughter's future marriage to my brother is a huge opportunity for them. They will gain respect in our society and prestige.

Damon is standing next to me in his huge coat that suits him very well with a black suit underneath. But don't even ask me how long it took me to convince him to wear that. I even had to threaten him in every possible way. I had to use phrases like "do you want to impress her or not?" or "she won't fall in love with you like that at all, a woman like Anna appreciates fashion." In the end, he was convinced, but it took me a lot of work.

"We're so glad that you have come, Keira," Alessandro says, shaking my hand firmly with his meaty hands. He might have been handsome back then, but those days are behind him now. His face is all puffy and his suit doesn't even fit him right. He has a lot of influence and money though, so it's definitely a good idea to keep him around. Men like Alessandro are proud and disrespect women, but I have built respect and a reputation not even he can ignore. Unless men like him want to end up in the Hudson River with their skulls shot through and left their families unprotected. They know better.

"We are, as well Anna, so honoured that you have chosen my daughter as your future wife, Damon."

Of course, how could they not be? I'm not so sure about Anna, though. I guess Andrea sensed my mood and took the floor. "Please come in," She invites us and smiles warmly. It's a shy smile full of uncertainty. Alessandro's wife is absolutely beautiful. She could be his daughter herself, gosh. Unlike her husband, she's thin, I'd say almost emaciated and petite, her black curly hair put in an elegant bun.

"Yes, come in. Don't stand out in this awful weather."

Damon and I exchange glances that clearly express our irritation with Alessandro. But I let it go and step inside. I'll do it for Damon, otherwise, I'd have turned on my heel by now. Looks like tonight is going to be very interesting.

Once we get inside, I look carefully around. Their walls are white, as well as all the decorations. The whole house kinda feels like being in a hospital. It's all very impersonal and doesn't feel like home to me.

"Good morning," I hear a sweet voice behind me and when I turn around, I see a beautiful little girl in front of me. She looks at me with her curiously big brown eyes full of love and hope. Her black curly hair, after her mother, is so messy even though someone has already tried to tame it. She is dressed in a pink dress and has a huge smile on her face. The girl looks like she is at least six years old.

"Hi. You have very nice earrings." I point to her earrings made out of daisies. This little girl is sunshine and just looking at her softens me.

"Thank you! Mommy and Ann with Ad helped me make them," the girl replies enthusiastically, grabbing my hand.

"Sofia," comes another voice behind me, very elegant and gentle. I turn to see a beautiful girl standing on the stairs. She is quite tall with blue eyes that have a slight shade of grey. And they are watching me closely, assessing me. She is wearing a green formal dress that hugs her figure beautifully, but otherwise, she doesn't reveal any inch of her body. The dress ends at the floor. She's not even wearing any jewellery, but she looks incredibly graceful with her dark brown put down. She stands and speaks with reason, elegance and authority. These are the words I could use to describe Anna Cyprus.