Mafia's Web

Chapter 9

"The Dangerous Exploits of the Mafia"

Elizabeth held Lilly tight, making sure that the young girl didn't fall. Lilly is whimpering in pain. "It's okay, I got you." "I got you." Elizabeth may have a ruthless demeanor with her men, but when it comes to Lilly, she's fiercely possessive and protective. "Elizabeth, it hurts." Lilly whimpered in pain. 

The woman mafia boss's green eyes were filled with concern as she gently held her. "It's okay, Lilly, I'm right here." Elizabeth said softly, assuring the girl. Migraine? Maybe a thunderclap headache? Lilly's whimpers of pain are heartbreaking. 

"Boys!" Elizabeth yelled out to her men, "Make sure that the windows are closed in the bedroom, get painkillers, ice packs, water, anything, and call the doctor now!" Elizabeth scooped Lilly up and started walking, "It's okay, Lilly; I'm going to make sure you're okay." 

Lilly didn't respond; all she can do is look at the mafia boss and nod her head. Maria sees the whole thing. "What happened?!" Maria asked, freaking out over Lilly's condition. "I don't know, but I think she has some migraine." Elizabeth replied to the dirty blonde haired girl. 

Elizabeth's men are already in the room prepping, the shades are down, a pitcher of water is sitting on the bedside table, painkillers next to it, and a soft, cozy comforter is laid out on the bed. Elizabeth entered the room while carrying Lilly. The blonde laid her on the bed and made sure the girl was as comfortable as possible. Elizabeth whispered softly, "I'll be right back, sweetheart," before leaving the room quietly. 

Lilly grabbed Elizabeth's hand, not wanting her to leave. "Please, don't go." Lilly's voice was weak and barely audible. Elizabeth looks back at the poor girl, aching to stay by her side, but she had to figure out what the girl drank. It was clear that Lilly had consumed something toxic, making Lilly have this headache. 

"Lilly, can you tell me what you drank earlier that caused this throbbing pain?" Lilly looked at the mafia boss and spoke weakly. "It was water, but it tasted funny." The mafia boss knew immediately that someone had tampered with the water. Elizabeth asked, "What did it taste like?" Lilly replied, "It tasted bitter and metallic, almost like iron." Someone drugged whatever Lily drank. 

Elizabeth's emerald eyes were filled with fire. She clenched her fists and vowed to find out who was responsible. Elizabeth leaned down to place a kiss on the girl's forehead. "You'll be okay; I'll get someone to check up on you. Don't worry about anything; I'll deal with it. Just rest and take the medicine." Lilly could only nod, not being able to speak. She was still in severe pain. The mafia boss left the room to go "talk" with her men.

"Who did this?!" Elizabeth's voice echoing through the living room, where her men sat in fear. Elizabeth has never been this furious; she has killed people for far less, but this was beyond anger. "You two saw it; Lilly is sick; she drank something that had drugs in it; who the fuck did it?!" She looked around and pointed at two henchmen. "You two, check the security footage; find out who the hell did it, who was in that damn kitchen before my Lilly went there, and who tampered with the damn water." 

Elizabeth then points at three men, "You three, go to the kitchen, check the water, find out if the drugs are still there, and get samples." Maria is next to Ayax, filled with worry for Lilly. Elizabeth looks at Maria and Ayax. "Ayax, go with Paulo and a man of your choice of these men," Elizabeth gestured at her men. "Maria, Go and check on Lilly; make sure she's resting. Elizabeth said softly to Maria. Maria nodded and left the room, leaving Elizabeth filled with anger and concern for Lilly.

ONE of them, though, named Zayn; he was... well, a bit of a brute. He had short silver hair, light blue eyes, was 6'2, muscular, and wore a black compressed tee shirt that reveals his tattoo "CHAOS" on his upper arm just below his sleeve and black slacks that were tight enough to show his legs. Zayn had a bit of an intimidating presence, with his bulging muscles and the tattoos littering his skin.