My mafia | Daerin

10.

POV: Danielle

I was lying in my bed when my phone buzzed. I read the last sentence of the paragraph I was on and reached over to check who it was.

I sat up when I read the text from Haerin saying her best friend and some of her men are coming over for dinner. I checked my watch to see I had about two and a half hours before she came home.

I ran to the kitchen to get started, almost tripping over some of the steps on the way down the stairs.

After two and a half hours of work, the table was set with all different kinds of meat, salads, pasta, and other dishes. All that was left was the garlic bread.

I stepped out of the kitchen to put the bread down and saw a bunch of men filing in taking their spots.

Haerin came to my side instantly after I put the bread on the table. She wrapped one arm around me and walked to the kitchen.

"If you want, you can stay. Just keep in kind these men are dangerous, so if you want to leave, I don't mind." She told me

"Are these your enemies?" I questioned.

"No! I would never bring my enemies close to you. These are my men."

"I could eat with you if you want." I mumbled.

"Okay. Don't worry. You'll be safe."

I nodded and followed her out to take our places at the dinner table.

Throughout the dinner, Haerin was talking with everyone else about her work things, so I kind of zoned out. I ate my food quietly until I heard something.

"What about her?" I heard. I glanced up to see everyone looking at me

"No." Haerin angrily said.

"What?" I asked clueless.

"Haerin needs to go to Italy and steal a contract from her old boss's son. We could use you as a distraction." One of the men explained.

"No." Haerin repeated.

I ignored her. "Is this contract important?" I asked.

"Very." The man replied.

"What do I need to do?" I asked.

"Nothing. You're not getting involved." Haerin firmly stated.

"If it's important to you, I could do it. I have nothing else to do anyway."

Haerin stiffened, probably remembering what happened when I sneaked out of the house because I had nothing to do.

"It's dangerous." She said.

"I know, but I would be happy to help you." I told her. I honestly just wanted something to do.

"You would be happy?" She asked, confused.

"If it helps you." I smiled.

Haerin thought about it for a bit, probably weighing the option of my safety vs. happiness. She sighed.

"I'll think about it." Okay, so that means no. It's fine. She just wants to keep me safe.

Once everyone was done with dinner, Haerin told me to go to bed since she said she had things to discuss with her men.

I couldn't sleep, though. I tossed and turned, thinking about what happened during dinner. I want to help Haerin. I think it's because I care about her. After spending a good amount of time with her, I saw the good woman underneath the tough exterior. Most of the time, I forget she's the mafia king because to me, she looks like a normal person. She is a normal person underneath.

I also want to help her because I'm tired of staying here all day. I want to do something fun, maybe even a little dangerous, just to make me feel alive again. Of course, I would never tell Haerin that I want to be put in danger for the thrill. She'll think I'm crazy. Honestly, I sound a little crazy.

As my mind winded down from the thoughts, my body started to relax. I heard footsteps near my room. That must be Haerin. They suddenly stopped outside my room. I heard the door open. Even though my back was turned to the door, I knew it was her.

She walked closer to me, and I pretended to be asleep. I felt the bed dip beside me, and her fingers ran through my hair.

"I know you're awake." She whispered.

"I know you know." I opened my eyes and turned towards her. She continued to stroke my hair.

"Do you want to come with me to Italy?" She asked.

"Well," I started.

"Please, Danielle. Tell me the truth, " she knew me too well.

I sighed. "I do."

Haerin stared at me for a moment, just looking into my eyes. She sighed.

"I can't be that selfish." She mumbled.

"Selfish?" I asked, confused.

"I can't let you get involved just because I want you with me. I would be putting your life in danger." My heard is filled with warmth when she said she wanted me with her.

"It's not selfish if i want it too." I smiled.

She sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "I'm going to regret this." She mumbled.

"Okay, you can come with and help me, but you can't leave my side. Okay?"

"Okay." I smiled.

"Oh, and you have to come with me right now." Haerin added, a smirk appearing on her face.

I pushed the cover off me and stood up, revealing my black silk nightgown that reached mid thigh. Her eyes greedily took in my appearance, darkening when she stared at my bare legs and the lace detailing near my chest.

She quickly stood up and walked to her bedroom. Once inside, she picked me up and put me in her bed. "Wait here."

Haerin went into her closet to change and walked out in only some low hanging sweatpants and a white tank top, letting my eyes enjoy the view of her upper body. I knew she noticed me checking her out, but she didn't say anything.

Haerin got into bed and wrapped her arms around my waist, pulling me to her. Her head rested in between my neck and shoulder, and one of her legs tangled in between mine.

"Sleep here." She mumbled. I mentally chuckled.

"Goodnight, Haerin." I whispered.

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Authors note: in the original in this scene and in a previous chapter Her chest is actually naked, but I censored it, so you guys gonna have to wait a couple of chapters before you get that content ✌️😙