City Rulers

CHAPTER 5

*Cynthia Pov*

I wake up and wince from the bright light that is penetrating through the curtains.  "This should be a good day." I silently tell myself as I get out of bed.

I go into the bathroom for my morning rituals,  I brush my teeth humming to the mix of Nicki and boys' song 'only'.  I get into the shower and make the water extra hot. I feel it burn my back and I sigh in content. When I leave the bathroom I take my lotion with me,  I inhale deeply. Uuuh I just love the smell of coco butter.

When I leave my room am wearing a black leather trouser and a white tank top,  on top I wear my black leather jacket and black leather boots and to finish the leather touch,  I put on a black leather hat. Am a bad ass bitch who is totally hot.

I walk down the spiral staircase and at the bottom I notice Liam and Xanda standing casually. When I  approach,  they trying to suppress a smile?  Okay so this is weird.

"The fuck is up?" I ask them standing at the last step so I could be a little taller than both of them,  that way I look intimidating.

"First you look totally good this morning," I side smirk at Xanda for his compliment. "And second we have some good news. The rebellion has stopped,  in fact the people that sided with Ryan are at the hall wanting to speak to you." Wow now my morning is totally awesome.

"May I know how you did it without even taking him to jail?" Liam asks and am surprised there is no er... anywhere. 

"I have my charm dear,  now let me have my breakfast and let's meet this people." I smirk at the both of them.

Breakfast is the most important meal of my day so am not going to have some damn cereal, Annabelle places vegetable rice and a steaming wet fried chicken in front of me,  she also places orange juice and some fruits. Yes I have a heavy breakfast cause that's the only meal am sure of eating everyday,  I might loose my appetite and not eat for the rest of the day.

When am done with my breakfast I walk to the hall and a loud chatter meets my ears,  this assholes turned against me and am suddenly mad at every being in that room.

I breath in and out to let go of the steam and open the doors. I walk in with a very straight blank face, the chatter dies down immediately. Good, be scared.

"Good morning," I loudly greet everyone and they all bow slightly mumbling their good morning.

I take my seat and wait,  there is this great silence created and no one want to speak. The tension is so thick and the air is warm with embarrassment.  Sarah walks in from the back and talk very slow, "so you people are back,  whatchu find out there?  Can't survive without mama? Huh?" No one dares to say anything and I start to get really bored.

"You wanted my attention and now that you have it you all are going to keep quiet?  Want me to stare at you the whole day?" I snap out of irritation. One of the men raises his hands.

"Finally,  ready to speak?"
I rhetorically ask.

"We are sorry." He's clearly trembling now.

"For?" I know what they're are sorry for but I still want to hear it.

"For choosing to side with the sage, thing is he lied to us. Told us sweet nothings and bad mouthed you. We fell for it and we are sorry." He finishes and looks down at his feet.

"So what changed your minds?  I mean you were so sure right?  What changed?" I asked appearing interested although I already new why.

"He's all bark but no bite. He can't take care of us like you do.  He can't even afford his own life. He doesn't have connection and we are lost if he rules. This is the life we lead and if we can't be assured of our protection then we can't have a leader like that." He says and the people agree with him. My anger comes back full force.

"And what did you do that one leader that can protect you and make sure you are taken care of,  one that treats you as family,  one that  gets you out of trouble every single fucking time," I state lowly and very calmly burning holes in there heads. "You betray her the first chance you get. Oh and when you find out you can't live another fucking day without me,  you come back running right? So what, am I suppose to jump in joy or throw you a party for coming back after betraying me?" I narrow my eyes at them.

"Speak,  damn it. What you want?  A party,  trip to Hawaii or what do you want?" My face is turning red and  sure if you were keen you could spot steam coming out of my ears,  am so mad I don't even know what to do.

"We only ask for your forgiveness." Cathryn says from the back.  She's one of the few I have always protected and I would do anything to keep them safe.

I shoot her a glare and she cowers in fear. "I forgive all of you," they sigh in relief,  some smile,  some laugh nervously and some are still tensed.
"But you are going to learn the hard way. For the next two months you won't have my protection,  if you get in trouble you will solve it yourself. And no one will listens to your cries. When that time is done and I accept you back or what is left of you back, then you will learn to appreciate what I do to all of you."

I walk out without any other word and go straight to my study. Liam and Xanda are quickly on my heels. I reach my office and I clutch the end of my office table so tight my knuckles are turning white.

"Easy princess." Xanda says and I turn to face him.

"Xanda am so mad I don't even know what to do. I feel like hitting something bad."
I say through greeted teeth.

"And I know exactly where to take you. After you princes." He bows slightly gesturing to the door.

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Oh joy Xanda brought me to a gym. Note the sarcasm. But we walk past the gym to a dark hallway. We come to  an elevator and I look at the two men with furrowed brows and they just shrug.

I trust them with my life so when the elevator chimes I get in without  a word.  We take like five flights going down and I can tell we are underground.

What I see makes me so happy inside but  I only smirk on the one outside. A fighting ring and there people training, I look and Xanda and Liam they both smile.
"Welcome to the dungeon princess." I turn around to a voice I know quite well.

"Philipe darling," a full smirk plastered on my lips.

"Here to release some steam?" He asks while fixing my hands with a pair of boxing gloves. I just nod at him.

After hours of punching the shit out the punching bag,  I take a swing from the water bottle Liam gives to me.

"Am sure this is illegal Philipe." I ask knowing the answer.

"When have I ever done anything legal,  legal is boring and am far from boring." He answers with a smirk.

I stand up and lead to the elevator,  " if there's a match be sure to call me I want to get out of my comfort zone and have some fun." I tell him and press close.

"Sure thing,  will do." At his words the elevator closes. 

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