Seven Deadly Sins

Hometown Boy

I awoke to a empty bed the next morning. Sitting up and swinging my legs to the floor I felt the stickiness still glazed on my skin. Smathers of colorful icing still clung to my body, my sheets looked like a exploded painting. Grinning as I thought about our sweet, sticky, cupcake love making last night I hopped into the shower.

After dressing I made my way to the kitchen where I found Lotus freshly bathed and dressed standing in the now spotless kitchen. A few of my men were seated around the island waiting for the peanut butter pancakes Lotus was making along with a chocolate syrup. Turning Lotus spotted me and instantly her face lit up with that bright smile, giving me a glimpse of the girl I first fell in love with. Not caring that my men were in our presence she skipped up to me smashing her lips to mine. Just seeing her so happy erased any embarrassing  feelings I had at being conoodled in front of my men.

"Good morning baby" she crooked while pinching my cheek. Smiling I replied "morning princess".

"Yes, good morning baby" Hector snickered. Sending him a warning glare I hopped into a vacant stool awaiting my pancakes with the others. Lotus piled a stack on a plate smothered in her homemade syrup then placed them in front of me. The rest she sat in the center and let the other's serve themselves. Grabbing her plate she perched beside me. The room went quiet as everyone dug in. Immediately there was um's and ah's filling the room along with many compliments on her food. They was delicious. One thing was certain, my girl had mad cooking skills.

After everyone finished up Lotus got busy cleaning but I pulled her away. "I have people to do that. Now let's go. Remember I wanted to show you something".

Lotus took my hand and shimmied up beside me, not a inch separating us like old times. Soon as we stepped out I pulled her closer and kissed her pouty lips thoroughly. "If we don't get in the car now I'm afraid we'll end up back in my room".

Laughing Lotus pulled away and and skid into my car. I headed back toward our old hometown in Maine. Naturally we entered the glitzy part of town first, the area where Lotus was raised. Finall I crossed into the downtown area where I was from. As we got deeper in I saw a shocked expression on her face. "Wow, what happened here?"

The once broken down homes were looking alot newer, businesses were booming, buildings built up, streets clean. Green grass, planted trees, and flowers now bloomed where ruined landscape once sat. Nice shopping strips and cafes lined the sidewalks. "What happened here?" She asked astonished.

Smiling I explained "I work hard to keep drugs and crime out of my community. Yes, I'm mafia but I run things a bit differently. The leaders and gangs I get rid of are the one's responsible for turning towns into slums. The drug lords that sucker kids into working for them, the one's who run prostitute rings and deal in human trafficking, the one's who kill for personal gain. Those are the one's I rid the world of. I confiscate their money, belongings, businesses, and distribute their money into poor communities, help them turn their town around and build up, bring jobs, open youth centers to keep kids busy and from trouble".

Lotus was staring at me slacked jawed. "Are you telling me your responsible for shaping up this place?"

"That's what I'm saying."

"Wow Seven, that's amazing. I'm utterly speechless and so proud of you. Your like a modern day robin hood".

Laughing I said "I wouldn't go to that extreme. I do want to tell you about Asher Evans though. I don't want you to feel responsible for his death, he's been on my list for awhile. He ran one of the largest sex trade industries in our area. Kidnapping women, men and children. He was vile and one of the worse. The world is a better place with him gone and his captives are free, the one's that survived anyways."

Noticing that Lotus seemed to get quiet I decided to end the discussion on Asher but I needed to know. "How do you feel about what I do?"

"I'm not exactly sure. You make it sound acceptable due to taking out the real creeps but it's dangerous and still against the law. I much prefer to think your a successful business man who worked his way through college and earned everything he has instead of the leader of the mob".

"I guess that's a fair enough answer but do you think you can handle this as far as being in a relationship with me?"

"I don't know. I've flipped it over and over in my mind and still have no answer for it. There's a lot of mixed feelings on it. I think the best thing to do right now is just go with the flow. Have fun, enjoy each other's company but we both agree that there's no promises. If at anytime one or both of us decides it's to stressful we are under no obligation to stay or keep the other from leaving. Think you can stick to that?"

"I don't like it but I'll do it for you".

She leaned over and pecked my cheek to seal the deal.  Later that evening I offered to take her out to dinner but she insisted that she wanted to cook so that's what we did. I sat at the island as she zoomed around the kitchen preparing our meal. As we was chit chatting Agatha, one of my hired help poked her head in asking to speak to me. A flare of warning ran through my mind. Agatha was over the kitchen and prepared most of my meals not to mention she was only a few years older than me and I had shared a bed with her occasionally. Sure she had pushed for more but I made it clear I wasn't interested in a relationship. Excusing myself I led Agatha to my office.

"Is there a problem Agatha?"

"I'm concerned Seven".

"About?"

"I'm not trying to come off indifferent but I was wondering about your visitor. It's my duty to do the cooking and so far it seems she has taken my kitchen over".

"I see, but look at it this way, now you can have the evening off and I will still pay you as usual. Don't worry your job is secure. However do check with Miss McNally to see if there's any items you can pick up from the market".

"But I have a scheduled menu. There's nothing that needs to be added".

Feeling like a problem was going to occur I took a deep breath. "I'm aware of that Agatha but Miss McNally enjoys cooking and I want to make sure she has whatever she needs."

Nodding her head I could see irritation in her eye's. "One more thing Seven. I walked into the kitchen early this morning to a disaster. I didn't appreciate being left in such a mess. Not to mention there was breakfast dishes left today to. Your guest seems to be quite messy and inconsiderate".

Feeling my temper surface I said in a authoritative tone. "For one she is not a guest, this is her home now and I expect everyone to treat her with respect. As for this morning it was my fault the dishes were left, I rushed her out. Not to mention cleaning the kitchen is one of your duties regardless who has used it. I hope this issue is settled and enjoy your evening off".

Agatha turned with a huff with her feathers ruffled. I hope this wouldn't be the start of any problems and if so I would relocate Agatha to one of my restaurants or somewhere else. I was now realizing what a mistake it may have been to sleep with her.