Esztar Is Falling

C H A P T E R 10

She knows about them?

I need to know this story!

"Please quit the job, dad. They'll kill you. You're all I have. I can't let anything happen to you." She cried on her father's shoulder.

"No, listen here sweetheart." He cupped her face. "Nothing will happen to me."

"Why don't you understand dad! I can't lose you." She yelled, standing up on her feet.

"Don't forget your manners, Suzanne." He said sternly.

"Calm down Suzie. Don't stress yourself. We'll figure something out, okay?" Mason rubbed her arm.

"Suzie." Jake sighed. "An innocent girl is in danger. I have some responsibilities here."

"That's okay, Jake. Your daughter needs you." Rafael said in a heartbeat.

Alli looked up at him in shock. I hope she sees for herself that Rafael is a good man.

"I've raised a strong girl, boss."

"Fine, then take a break. She's scared. She needs some mental support." Oliver offered.

A small smile crept up my face. I was afraid Oliver would hate him. But he's got a heart way to big to hold grudges.

"Loyalty is above everything, sir. I had sworn to protect this house and it's people. We're running out of time. Every minute we waste is an extra moment of hell for Camila. She's no less than my daughter. And even you." He pointed a finger at me, smiling.

Aww, I love you Jakie.

"Okay. But I'm sending her to the safe house in Havana. I won't risk her safety." The Leader proclaimed.

"Thank you, boss." Jake bowed.

"What! No! Please don't send me away." She instinctively fisted Mason's sleeve.

My heart broken into pieces. Why are we all so unfortunate with love?

"Listen to me, Suzie." Mason tried to speak but she pushed him away.

"No!"

"Suzanne!" He held her in place. "You'll be safe there. You wouldn't have to be there forever. Try to understand, please."

She crossed her arms, looking away like a stubborn kid.

"I'll make all the arrangements ASAP. She'll leave immediately." Rafael commanded.

I saw that way her face crumbled painfully but there was nothing she could do.

"Why don't you show her around until then." Oliver said to me.

"Sure." I walked up to her with a smile. "Did you see that garden outside? It's amazing." I held her hand, guiding her outside. "Are you coming, Mase?"

His eyes lit up and he jogged towards us with a goofy grin.

"Oh! I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself. I'm-"

"Kiddo. The annoying stubborn bratty kiddo." Mason stuck his tongue out.

"Shut up, Mason." She punched him in the arm and quickly engulfed me into a hug. I was taken aback at the sudden action.

"It's so nice to finally meet you, Vittoria."

"Same, sweetie. This is all so sudden and I've got no idea how all this happened but I'm so glad and surprised at the same time. I mean how can this dork get such a pretty girlfriend."

"Oh, I.. I'm not his girlfriend." She blushed profusely.

"You're not?" I gasped. "Well, good for you."