Conquer

Chapter 7 - Follow Me

He steps a bit closer and whispers my name, "Imani." I look at his lips and then his eyes, we lean closer until our lips touch. First, it's slow and simple, he puts his hands around my waist pulling me closer. I wrap my arms around his neck and our once simple kiss turned into a heated one.

Due to the need for oxygen, we had to part. We look into each other's eyes, and he whispers soft yet memorable words, "Please be mine."

I give him a loving smile, "I would love to."

Marcus POV

A couple of months have passed since Imani and I have started dating, and everything has been going very well. She gets along with my sister and our dates always leave me wanting more. Sometimes we would visit each others house and work together or just talk when we have a lot on our mind. 

*Ring*Ring*

I pick up my phone and answer the call, "Hello, Roseno speaking." I hear a panicked voice on the other side, "S-sir, come down to the docks we have a problem!" I grab my coat and make my way to my car, "I'm on my way now." 

I drive off, once I make it to the docks I quickly follow the commotion at the end of the path. "Get out of my way!" My men disperse, opening a path and allowing me to walk through. Once I make it to the ends see large bold dark blue letters on a large white crate.

YOU'RE NEXT ROSENO, WATCH YOUR BACK!

I question my men on how this got to here and they knew nothing of it. They said that they found it, while they were unloading the merchandise. I walk off, "Clean it up and continue working." They nodded and I make my way to my car, I sit in my seat for a couple of minutes thinking about the message. 

The White Leos got the same message and the leader lost his wife and almost lost his daughter. It got so bad that he had to flee the country and we haven't seen or heard from him since. I was the last person he talked to, they tried to take down the Blue Bloods by themselves but they lost nearly all of there men. 

That happened 2 months ago and the Blue Bloods have been quiet since then and now I'm next. Before I could drive off I got a text message. When I opened it, it was from Ruby. It's a picture of Imani and Ruby at the beach. 

'I'm stealing your girlfriend for the day.'

I smile, "I have to keep them safe, I have to keep her safe."

I text her back, "Have fun! And bring her back when you're done."

I drove back home, mentally preparing myself for the light I'm about to give away. 

Mini Timeskip 

I sit on my couch, thinking and waiting for them to return. Once the sun goes down I hear the sound of blissful laughter and keys. Once the door opens I stand and turn around to see Imani and Ruby. "Welcome back." I give Ruby a simple kiss on the forehead and Imani a small peck on the cheeks. 

I look at Ruby and give her a small yet sad small, "Can I talk to Imani in private?" She seems concerned by my tone and expression. She nods, making her way upstairs.

Imani places her hand on my cheek and gives me a concerned look, "Is everything ok?" I grab her hand and lead her to the couch, we sit down. Her worry seems to increase, "Imani we can't be together." 

Imani POV

"Imani we can't be together."

The world around me freezes, time stops and my emotions come to a halt. Different scenarios playing through my mind, what should I do? I could scream, cry, assume. 

No, there has to be a reason.

Maybe, it's me or something on his mind? We communicate I should just talk to him. I need to be mature about this, I can't let my emotions get the best of me.

"Why?" He sighs a bit and gives me a serious frown, "I'm in the mafia Imani." A weight is lifted off my shoulder, "Oh, I thought it was something way worst." The look he gave me was full of pure shock and confusion. I continue, "I'm still new at the dating thing so I thought I did something wrong. I read some books on it and I thought it was something worst. I already knew were in the Mafia."

He stood up, "What!? How the hell did you find out? How long have you known?!" I giggle at his reaction, "I knew since we met at the cafe. It was pretty obvious, the men in suits, the guns, knives, expensive cars, and the house. If you weren't in the mafia then you were in a street gang, either way, I knew what I was getting myself into."

He frowns, "We still can't be together! It's too dangerous, and I don't want you to get hurt!" I get up and get close to his face, glaring at him. "I will be fine, I know you want to end this relationship to keep me safe but I can take care of myself!"

We continued to go back and forth on the matter for about 20 min until an idea comes to mind. "How about a deal?" He thinks for a moment and looks at me, "I'm listening." 

"We fight, no weapons, only our fist, and our minds. If I win I stay with you and to make you feel better I'll move in if you want. But if you win then I'll leave, and by the end of the month I'll be out of this state, and country."

He thinks for a moment and nods, "Deal, but I have to warn you I'm not going easy on you." I smirk at him, "Same here~" 

"Follow me."