Ryder and Olexei
They were complete opposites. At a young age they formed a bond that no one was able to understand. It was unusual especially, in the mafia. They weren't supposed to trust anyone but, they did.
Olexei was a survivor. He was ruthless...
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I was still pissed. Part of it had to deal with Anna but, she wasn't the main reason. I was always angry. It was basically a damn personality trait of mine. I've tried most of my life to not be but, it was easier said than done.
"So what the hell happened at the warehouse?!?" Ryder snapped sitting down at the head of the table. Everyone in the family was called for a meeting in the grand hall. They all knew he was back and after the news he received, it wasn't a good thing for them.
"S-Sir we don't know yet. The security cameras were down for an hour. Within that time whoever it was managed to knock all our guys out and get away with more than half our product" Max, our head of security, spoke up. I'm sure he was hating his profession at the moment.
"It's your fucking job to make sure shit like this doesn't happen! If you're not doing that then why are you even still here!" he hissed pulling out his gun and slamming it on the table.
Once the man saw the weapon, fear overtook his body but, he did well to try and hide it. Unfortunately, I spent years staring into the eyes of men and women who knew they were about to meet their end. I could read a person's fear easily.
"D-Don, I'm sorry" he mumbled lowering his head with respect.
My eyes moved to Ryder who rose out of the seat with his face free of any expression. Within seconds he picked up his gun and shot Max in the shoulder. The man screamed in pain, and everyone else just looked away. I, on the other hand, rolled my eyes finding the whole ordeal boring. Pulling out my knife, I twirled it in my hand.
"Get him out of here. His blood is dirtying my floor" he spat in disgust while taking his seat once again.
"Yes sir" another replied grabbing Max and dragging him out of the room as he held his wound.
"Raise the security on all of my damn warehouses. I want all of the men that were on patrol taken to the basement. I need fucking answers" he explained. This caused me to smirk because it meant I could have some fun and temporarily release some of this anger.
"Now, Anna told me that the police have been coming around. I've already called the detective on my payroll and he's assured me that they don't have anything. That being said I need someone to go down there and pay the captain a visit. He needs to be reminded of what side he should stand on" he told us. At the mention of the cops, I froze.
"I'll do it," I said and everyone went silent. I could feel there stares but, I didn't pay them any mind. I was used to it.
"No" Ryder responded quickly.
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"Yes. I'll do it" I argued.
"No, you are not going down there" he hissed.
"Why not?" I questioned sitting up and staring at him.
You would have thought it was only us in that damn room. If this was anyone else questioning him, the Don, they would have got a bullet between the eyes. This was me though and I respected Ryder but, I wasn't beneath him. I never would be, at least not outside of the bedroom.
"Everyone, out. Now" he growled refusing to remove his gaze from mine. The rest of the family got up and left. Now it was just him and I. Standing up from my seat, I walked over to where he was.
"I'm going. I won't do anything stupid especially, in the station" I sighed.
"You know that isn't what I'm thinking about. I know you wouldn't risk anything" he hummed.
"He probably won't even be there" I murmured.
"But, he's the reason you want to go in the first place. Were you with him while I was gone?" Ryder asked.
"You can't ask me that" I breathed finally breaking his gaze.
"Why not? Cause you were?" he scoffed.
"Would you stop. I'm going there to do my job. You can't refuse me that just because you're jealous!" I snapped getting pissed. He was acting like a child, not a Don.
"Olexei" he warned rising from his chair.
"You can't order me around like everyone else. I respect you but, not when your acting like this" I spoke.
"You act the same way when I'm around Anna. Just a few minutes ago you almost killed her" he replied.
"Cause she is a bitch!" I spat.
"And he's an asshole" he argued.
"No, he isn't. You just don't like the fact that he-" I started but, he cut me off by pulling my body in close and kissing me.
"Olexei" he whispered resting his forehead on mine but, I pushed him away.
"Don't. Don't fucking do that" I hissed shooting him a look that would have anyone else pissing their pants.
"O-" he began but, I didn't allow him to finish.
"You know better than to try and exploit me into getting what you want. I'm not one of your sluts Ryder. Try that shit again and you'll regret it. Asshole" I stated before moving past him and leaving.
Images from my past rose to the surface of my mind causing me to walk faster. Coming upon the doors to the basement, I headed down ready to alleviate everything I was feeling.
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Both my babies got some anger issues as you can see. Ryder is jealous and in the next chapter, you'll see why. Also, he tried to manipulate Olexei but, it backfired. He's haunted by his secret past. Poor child.
