Love Lies Bleeding

24. Your lady love!

“Although I made Panthers, it is always in the shadows of the Cartel,” I concluded and looked at my sweetheart, whose eyes turned red and rage-filled.

Ahalya's POV

I now understand what was troubling him. His eyes filled with tears but refused to flow down and dried in there. He suffered but turned out to be a strong man. Arya surely raised a gentleman who understands women.

I smiled and moved to give him a warm hug, assuring my safety and making sure he was fine. “I'm sorry that you had to relive your past,” I said in the hug. “It’s ok, love. All that matters to me is you are safe.” He replied, pecking my head. I stayed in the hug until it hit me.

“Wait!” I broke the hug. “You are telling me that you and Sid were raised together?” He nodded. “Then why didn't you tell me that earlier when I asked about your relationship?” I questioned him in confusion.

“Sweetheart, it is Cartel's secret. His name supports the fact that we are not related yet, but are close. I'm sure you understand that it is to deceive our enemies. I was curious why you would ask about him, so I didn't tell you.” He shrugged, avoiding eye contact.

“I knew you were a jealous cat in a tiger's skin,” I murmured. “Huh?” “Nothing!” “Take rest, love. Tomorrow we are meeting my most trusted friend, Angelo Russo. It is in our restaurant, so don't worry about the security.” He concluded our conversation.

I was walking to my room and Sid, covered with blood, was coming in my direction. “Sid,” I called him. He stopped and looked at me with a question mark face.

Siddique's POV

I finished him and disposed of his body as I was instructed to do. I looked at myself, I was completely covered with blood. I need to wash up. I noticed Ahalya was walking to her room, from his room. “Sid.” She called.

I should agree to the fact that both Ahalya and Adhir scare the shit out of me. I was staring at her waiting for her to speak. Out of the blue, she hugged me. I froze at the moment. I don't know how to react to skinship.

“Is everything OK?” I asked. I couldn’t hug her. Adhir is watching, I can sense that. “Everything is good. I heard how you both made your way into the mafia. You guys are brave. Hugged you because you worked hard and suffered a lot to be what you are now.” She replied, breaking the hug.

I smiled. “Omg. Did you smile? I thought both brothers lacked emotions.” She said, patting my shoulders. “Good night. Get some rest. You worked hard to get him.” “As you did.” We appreciated each other's work.

She walked in a happy mood. If she is good, it means everything is going fine. I sighed and left the corridor to my room.

*Next morning*

I made the preparations in the restaurant, I noticed Adhir getting down, wearing a black 3-piece suit. “What do you think?” He asked, adjusting his coat. “You better ask this to your lady love,” I replied, pointing towards Ahalya, who was getting down the steps.

“Isn’t she gorgeous?” He whispered. “Do you want me to agree on this?” He looked at me. I understood to shut up. “How is this, Adhir?” She asked, twirling her gown. “Breathtaking,” I said. “For him,” I confirmed. She smiled.

“Let's go. Ryan, take care,” she told her brother. “Ahu, I'm not a kid.” He stated. “Take care and don't get hurt.” His voice came from behind. She just replied waving her hands without turning back. We took our cars and reached the restaurant. I know Angelo Russo is a dangerous person. And he can alone handle the Vipers. But it becomes our responsibility to have a meeting.

Maybe this is the reason he could be the next Godfather. After Mr.Godse's death, there were debates for the next Godfather but the entire underworld collapsed in that period. Now, it is again time, we have a Godfather.

This race of power and position made Anderson propose this deal and made Viktor accept this. We sat on the bar counter. “I would like to have wine,” Ahalya ordered. “You know our regulars,” I told the bartender. I stood there, after ordering. “Sid. It's just us. Sit.” Adhir asked me to sit. I nodded in response and sat, waiting for Angelo Russo.

There walks a cheetah in. His speed is remarkable like a cheetah. “Good to see you, Mr. Russo.” Adhir stood and extended his hand for a shake. Russo pulled him into a hug. “Long time, Adhir. How have you been?” He asked, walking towards the counter. “Hey, Sid, how's it going?” He asked before Adhir could answer. We hugged. “If everything is ok, then we won't be meeting,” Adhir answered without hesitation.

“Who is this lady? I have never seen one around you.” He asked. We looked at each other to decide what to say. “Actually-” “Aadya Godse. How are you, Mr. Russo?” She cut off Adhir’s words. “Oh, my lady. Glad you are back!” He said to our surprise. “Christopher?” I murmured. “Nope, it was Dada. I met him in the past.” She stated.

I always admired how brave Ahalya has been. It reminds me of how strong Arya Di was.

Hey, lovelies
The official entry of the Italian Mafia Don is here.

Who is the Consigliere? Let's find that in the next chapters.

With love your
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