King of my heart

2 | Red

"What the hell?" , Colby cried in pain. "Did you just kick me?" , he stared at Liberty in disbelief. 

"Oh yes I did!" , Liberty shouted. "You said you called Ruskin who told you Mira would be alone , but she isn't , there are people and I'm wearing candy jammies with Mira's face on it & standing here. You're so lucky I don't have my new stapler to stapler your mouth you litt-" 

"LIBERTY JOHN SHUT UP" , Amirah rushed up to her friends , Liberty face was fuming red and Colby looked liked he'd wet his pants any second. "Apologise now" , Amirah hissed at her friends who's faces were flushed since they totally forgot who lay down shirtless in the guest room with probably a gun hidden in his socks. 

"We are so sorry for our behaviour sir , I'm Colby Vinson & this is Liberty John. We are Mira's childhood best friends. Hey Doc" , Colby smiled. "Hello" , Liberty forced on a smile and starred at the mob leader , she heard his stories from her parents when she grew up how at the age of 19 he took over the gang with his father and grand-father being the second and third command. The anger and furry for revenge and thirst to rule was something no one had ever seen over the years of mafia ruling at the North side.  

"It's nice to meet y'all" , Gabriel winked at the kids , he recognised the look on their face and smelled the fear that reeked out of them , they'd recognised who he was and what he could do. "Well I'm starving could I get something to eat?" , Wade rubbed his belly and smiled at Mrs.Walsh. "Of course , let's go have some dinner I'm sure Mira skipped her meal too" , Mrs.Walsh smiled at her daughter and lead everyone to the dinning table. 

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To say dinner was awkward would've been an under statement. It was like a cliche high school cafeteria which was grouped according to your position in the social pyramid. On the beginning of the table sat the Mira's parents , Gabriel , his children followed by Isa , Wade & Doc. The cool table ended with Mira , Colby , Liberty , Ruskin , London and Mrs.Potts. The uncool table? While they discussed business , rivalry and guns in hushed voices Mira and her friends discussed books and the weather. The Walsh had a rule that they'd never eat dinner without Ruskin , Mrs.Potts and London. They were family. 

Amirah knew how the town was divided into the north and the south side and the illegal street fights , car races and rivalry which took place however she simply liked to play the innocent victim since her parents wouldn't ever let her step out again knowing she knows everything and how she secretly had attended one or two fights out of curiosity. 

Well , she was a girl of mystery with secrets. 

"She's beautiful" , Gabriel Lancaster whispered to his sister , Gisselle. "She looks just like Maya". Gisselle smiled and squeezed his hand. "Thanks Gii , you did a great job" , he smiled. "Dad I was wondering maybe she could come and visit us this weekend?" , Noah asked his dad. "Mom would be really happy". "Yes I think that's a great idea , we could spend the weekend at the mansion like old times" , Rhys grinned. "Sounds like a plan" , Gage sipped his wine and stared at Amirah. She was busy chatting with her friends and giggling. She looked like an angel who didn't deserve to be a part our dark world. 

"I'd like to make an announcement" , Gabriel touched his spoon to his wine glass which clinked at contact. "This weekend I'd like to through my daug- , I mean my god-daughter an eighteenth birthday party , Liberty and Colby please send out invites to Mira's classmates. My sons will be contacting you for further details since you both will help us plan this event. I hope you don't mind Mira , please feel free to invite anyone you wish too ", he commanded while both the teenagers gulped and nodded. "Happy birthday angel" , Gabriel smiled while Mira sat there perplexed and confused. A weird feeling sunk in her stomach , everything was going to change.