_cjma Mafia Story

Chapter 11: If You're Not the Boss... Who Is?

"Are you sure?" said Paolo

You explain your nightmares, how you've been hearing his voice over and over again. 

"I didn't realise it when he first spoke to me, but I had a panic attack during a call with him and suddenly I realised why his voice was so familiar." 

You feel a shiver go down your spine, this guy managed to get into my class. Does he know that I know? Is it safe to get coffee with him? On one hand, if you ditch, he'll know immediately, if he didn't already know. On the other, if he already knows and you go, you could put yourself in danger. You saw what he did to CJ, this man had no remorse. You ask Paolo what you should do, hoping he'd be able to help.

"It's up to you, Y/N, but if you go, tell me and I'll tail you from a safe distance."

So I'll be safe. Unless Fash brings his henchmen to tail him from a safe distance. It's fine, Paolo's taken them on before. You make your decision and text Fash, confirming the "date". As you head back home, you can't help but feel slightly anxious for the next day. Relax, Pao will be there. You smile at that nickname. His cheeks do make him look like a one of those Chinese baos. How was he so adorable and hot at the same time?  That's what made him dangerous. At first sight, you'd think he was an innocent weirdo, but if you ever messed with him, you'd soon find out how wrong that first impression was. 

You finally reach home and get ready to sleep. No nightmares tonight please. You consider sleeping out in the garden again, but something tells you that your mum might not be too pleased if you pull that stunt again. You snuggle up under your duvet and switch off your lights. Tomorrow's gonna be eventful, you think as you slowly drift off. 

Luckily for you, you had no nightmares. You wake up feeling refreshed, for once. You rummage through your wardrobe, trying to find something to wear. Wait, why are you trying to look good for the guy who almost killed CJ? You consider just wearing sweatpants, that's a bit sus though. Just wear something nice. Remember, he's a cute boy who asked you out for coffee, he's definitely NOT a Mafia boss. You pick out some jeans and a cute top. It's pretty, without overdoing it. Am I really spending my Saturday with a guy who attacked my friends? You roll your eyes, hey maybe you can become a spy or something. You look at yourself in the mirror. 

"The name's Y/N" you say as you lean on an imaginary bar counter, trying your hardest to do one of those sexy faces. "I'll have a Martini, shaken, not stirred." You giggle.That's ridiculous, you haven't even had a Martini before. 

You pick out a nice cardigan and head out. Your bicycle was finally fixed, so you hop on and make your way to the cafe. As you cycle down the hill, you make sure to slow down, not wanting a repeat of last time. Simon won't be there to save your dumb ass this time. As you arrive at the cafe, your heart starts to race. The place really looked like the containers from that night. Calm down, Y/N, they're just decoration. You're safe. You take a deep breath and enter. You look around, trying to find Fash and Paolo but Fash spots you first. 

"Hey you!" he says as he gets up to greet you. "wow, you look... amazing." You smile and sit down. Where's Paolo? You feel slightly anxious, did he forget? The waiter arrives and hands you the menu. 

"Would you like to hear our specials of the day?" 

You gasp, looking up at the waiter. Paolo smiles and discretely puts a finger to his lips. Don't react. Fash waves him off. "Maybe later, we'll just have two coffees for now." 

You look at Fash, shocked. How did he not recognise Paolo? I mean, he didn't look at him, but did he not recognise the voice? "Everything ok?" he asks.