Alone 2: Bullets

6. Durable but still Sexy

Carla

Dad has been back for 10 minutes and it's back to business. He and Axel were always in he's dumb office. And I'm fed up with this.

Tonight's the night I say my mind. It's about time I get involved with the mafia.

I made my way towards my dad's office. I walked straight in without knocking. Terrible habbit. I know.

My dad's office was large. The furniture was all grey with dark walls. And right above my dad's chair was a large family protrait, my mum was in it and Axel was still little. My dad held me in he's arms.

Whenever I walk into he's office the first thing that catches my eye is my mum's face. She looked like a goddess. And I inherited her blue-green eyes.

I've always wondered how life would have been if I grew up with them. If I had the life I was supposed to. The family I deserved.

"Lex what happened". Axel noticed that I had zoned out and shook me back to reality.

"Nothing happened. I'm here to talk to you and dad". I said making my way towards my dad.

"What is it Alexandria?" My dad asked in he's usual cold and emotionless tone.

"Dad I'm here on business matters no pleasantries please". I said putting on my serious face.

"Alright then. Have a seat let's talk". My dad said pointing towards the seat opposite his.

"So. The reason I'm here is to tell you that. I want to be involved. I want responsibilities. Not just spending money on clothes and shoes".

"You don't need any responsibilies. It's already enough that you're my daughter".

"What about Axel. His your son yet he's involved. I want the same responsibility"

"I don't want you in harm's way Alexandria"

"Dad you know she could.." Axel tried saying before my dad interrupted.

"I didn't ask you to speak"

"No no let him speak". I signalled Axel to continue.

"Well, you know we own numerous companies and establishments. Dad could just give you one to handle. And you'll oversee all it's operations. It's both safe and productive."

"Dad Axel is right. If you do this I won't be so bored all the time and I'll finally learn how to be responsible"

"Alright then. I'll do as you wish. But you can't get too deep in mafia business". My dad said.

"Yes dad. I'll only get involved if you let me. But am I still going to this so called mafia meeting on Friday"

"Yes. Your presence will show them that we're a United force not to be reckoned with".

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Meeting day. The day all the mafia bosses gather to discuss business truce and wars.

Today I'll be in the same room with some of the deadliest people ever to walk on the surface of the earth. Yet all I could think about was what the fuck I was gonna wear.

Usually people wear black to these kinds of things. And of course I was gonna wear black.

When I was a kid I always wondered why bad guys always wore black. And now that I'm actually living a movie I guess I know why.

Whichever way, what I was going to wear needed to be durable but still sexy.

After spending an hour looking for what to wear. I had some finishing touches to add. I placed my gun on my waistband. I hide at least two knives in my boots and a small pocket knife in my bra. You can never be too careful when you're going to one of these.

I threw my jacket over my shoulder and went downstairs. My dad and Axel were already waiting. And like I said all black.

We got into our car with flocks following behind. Like I said you can never be too careful.

We arrived shortly at a restaurant, at least that's what it looks like. We went through the back door and then to the basement.

At the center of the basement was a round table with six seats. One for each mafia boss.

My dad went to the seat reserved for him and Axel and I stood behind him, the same way all the other heirs did.

All seats were occupied except the one reserved for Pablo Garcia. My family's worst enemy. He's the reason my mum's gone and I had to be raised by the Simpsons.

"Where on Earth is he". One of the mafia boss said.

"This is the ultimate act of disregard. Keeping us waiting like this. Who exactly does he think he is". Another mafia boss said.

"No need to be impatient Harmano". A voice said from the basement stairs.

I looked to see who it was. And wow I was shocked.

It was Theo. And he was with Isa yet again.

I stared blankly at him and when our eyes met he quickly looked away.

I couldn't believe that this was the reaction I got after three years