𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 | Mattia Polibio

004

I turn to face Mari in the black and gray dress she picked for me, she smiles and covers her mouth with her hands.
Mari: God damn, you look hot.
I smile and look at my feet.
You: Do I look professional?
She cocks her head to the side a bit before running and grabbing a pair of black heels from her bag.
Mari: Now you look professional, your mom would be so proud of you.
I smile and pull her into a tight hug, i sigh over her shoulder. I start walking to to bathroom and fall completely on my ass, Mari and I laugh as she helps me up.
You: Dude, I cannot walk in these.
Mari: Fine. What shoes are you gonna wear then?
You: I have my 1's, don't worry, classy and comfortable.
I run to my bag to grab my black and white ones and slip them on. She smiles at me as I tie them and jump up off the ground.
Mari: Cute, but you only have half an hour till the Uber's here and you haven't done any makeup.
You: Shit ok.
I run into the bathroom and do some light makeup, I look myself in the mirror and start hyping myself up out loud.

You: You're that bitch, you are that bitch. He's gonna be begging for you again, and ya know what? You're not gonna act on it. Know why? Because bad bitches don't deal with hoes like him, he's scum. He means absolutely nothing to you.
I put on some chapstick and walk into the room where Mari is, she smirks at me.
Mari: Ok good luck my love, I know you'll do great. Remember, don't let temptation get to you.
We interlock pinkies before I run out the door and to the elevator, pressing the button quickly. The doors open and I walk into the small room, pulling my phone out almost immediately checking for the notification that it had been tapped into.

I'm a little startled as the doors open to reveal Mattia's tall ass, I roll my eyes and look back down at my phone. He walks in slowly and stands next to me, I feel his eyes slowly trailing my body. The doors open again and I wait for a second for him to walk out, but he waits until I move so I walk out quickly without saying a word. I get into the car and give the woman directions to the building, I arrive at the same time as Mattia. Why is this happening today? He runs up the stairs and holds the door open for me.
You: Thanks.
I walk in fast because I don't need to make small talk with him, I won't do that. We only wait about fifteen or so minutes before the 'lesson' starts. I see all the future leaders of gangs from around the country and have a reality check.

I'm the only real leader here. The rest of the people here are training to be the next leader.

My thought was interrupted by a guy who sat next to me, I look over, and guess who it is.
You: Why are you sitting next to me?
Mattia: Because I can, is that bothering you?
He smirks.
You: No, there's like ten other seats you could've chosen.
Mattia: But I wanted to sit here.
You: Why though?
Mattia: Why not?
I'm starting to get annoyed, this is the most I've talked to him in a long time and he's still being an asshole. Typical.
You: I see you're still an asshole.
I now had my phone out and was looking at the picture Hector sent me yesterday, knowing it would catch his attention.
Mattia: You can't still be mad about what happened.
You: Watch me.
I won't look up from my phone while talking to him, he was fidgeting in his chair which meant he was getting mad.
Mattia: I was just trying to protect you.
You: By nearly having me killed? Great job Mattia.
Mattia: That wasn't supposed to happen, I didn't even know he was gonna—
The instructor cleared his throat and spoke in a low, evil tone.

Instructor: Welcome to the leadership training course for the future of the mafia. I am Professor Liam Michael and I will be giving you the necessary training for your—
He looks me directly in the eyes and pauses for a moment before continuing.
Liam: For the future of your organization. After this, it will be your time to lead your way through this messy messy world we live in. Now, if you could partner up with the person to your left.
You: Son of a—
Mattia: Hey partner.
He smiles widely as I sigh annoyed.
You: I hate you.
Mattia: You don't mean that.
I roll my eyes and pull out my phone again.
Mattia: What are you looking at?
He snatches my phone and reads the conversation Hector sent me, he looks at me confused.
Mattia: Who- who sent you that?
You: Hector.
He looks back at the phone a little upset.
You: I'm sorry your girlfriends a whore.
He sighs and gently places the phone in my hands before leaning back in his chair, I didn't expect myself to feel this bad.
You: Are you alright?
He nods completely zoned out. I really wanted to hug him, but Mari said not to let temptation get the better of me.

Liam: Excuse me, are you Layla Montoya?
I nod as he holds his wrinkly hand out for me to shake.
Liam: I knew I recognized you, how are your parents?

There's a sharp pain in my chest every time someone mentions my parents, it's like my heart breaks a little more each time they're brought up.

You: Uh, I'm sorry sir, they passed away about 7 months ago.
That caught Mattia's attention as well as Prof. Michaels.
Liam: I- I am so sorry for you loss, I didn't mean to—
You: It's fine sir, thank you.
He flashed me an awkward smile as he walked away slowly, I sat next to Mattia and held in every emotion I was feeling.
Mattia: I- I didn't know your parents died...
You: Yeah, they did, so...
Mattia: Does that mean—
He pauses for a second and thinks about what just happened.
Mattia: Are you the leader?
I nod and start to zone out.
Mattia: So what are you doing here if you're already a leader?
You: I still need to learn what to do to be the best leader I could possibly be, I need to do what's best for my people. This is the only way to get what I want, I'm doing it for my parents.

He sighs and tries putting his hand on my thigh, but I push it before he has the slightest chance.
You: Look Polibio, I'm not gonna let you try anything when you know I'm this vulnerable. Not gonna happen.
He scoffs.
Mattia: Why would I wanna do anything with you?
You: Because you're not over me, it's obvious.
Mattia: For your information, I have a girlfriend... Well, had a girlfriend that I loved very much.
You: But I can see it in your eyes that you still love me.
He sighs and turns away because he knows I'm right, I smirk to myself and listen to the instruction. Mattia and I keep giving each other strange, flirty looks.

No Layla, you won't let him break you, you are a rock.