Natalia's life has been hell since the day she was born because of her deceased parents and the abusive man who stole her from a foster home, Mike. She has been abused by men her whole life, both physically and mentally, creating fear within her tow...
After gathering myself and my thoughts in the gym, I decide to shower, freshening myself up. This rejection helped me realize I need to get over my feelings and move on from Enzo. I know we have to get married at some point, but we don't have to fall for each other. The deal doesn't involve any emotions between the two of us, so, for all I care, he can see other women.
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I changed into a casual outfit and decided to go down into the kitchen to get something to eat. I need food after the workout this morning. Plus, food will make me feel better, comforting me in ways people can't.
After eating breakfast, Jess and Ace walked into the kitchen. I smiled at them, masking my pained emotions, yet they saw through it. The second their eyes analyzed me, they knew something was wrong.
"What's wrong, shorty? Are you ok?"
I took a shaky breath at Ace's question, wanting to pretend nothing is wrong, yet that question always holds power over people. It's as if asking someone if they are okay opens up the flood gates, releasing the tears you so badly attempted to hold in.
Although instead of being upset and crying like I was earlier, I'm angry about what happened. I've had enough of being treated this way, and I refuse to cry over him anymore. He doesn't deserve my tears as it's his loss, not mine.
"Enzo is being an asshole like always, and I'm done with his bullshit."
Jess and Ace glanced at each other before their worried eyes fell on me, recognizing how furious I am. I deserve to be outraged. Not only do I deal with that man's mood swings, but I also deal with his bullshit. He needs me for the deal, not the other way around. I don't need that man, and I never will.
I lived without him before, and I can do it again. Even if I have to be on the run for the rest of my life, it'd be better than this.
It should be easy to distance myself from him, so I'll try that first. If that doesn't work, or he breaks me again, I may have to leave.
"What did he do this time?" Jess groaned.
"He kissed me then told me it was all a mistake."
Ace groaned, facepalming as he did so, annoyed by his boss's stupidity. Jess sighs, taking her lip between her teeth as she ponders, presumably trying to find a reasonable explanation for her brother's cruel actions. Both of their reactions represent how I'm feeling at the moment, annoyed and confused.
"I'm going to kill him," Jess fussed when she broke out of her thoughts.
"Me too."
I nodded in agreement, which made Ace look at me wide-eyed. Jess and I shared evil smiles, relishing in our brutal plans. Obviously, I'm not going to kill the Italian Mafia leader, not that I could even if I wanted to.
"I'm sorry about what happened, shorty, but I have to go. Boss needs me to find a woman to seduce a Black Cobras member tonight so we could get information out of them." Ace explained, awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck, uncomfortable by Jess and I's remarks.
