𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐌

50| C I N Q U A N T A

AKILA'S POV

I stood in the bathroom, under the sink washing the car oil out of my hands. Looking at my reflection through the mirror, I suddenly heard footsteps.

It can't be Alessandro, he left a week ago to pick up his grandparents which means only one thing. The girls.

I turned the water off and sighed quietly, I truly don't want to deal with them.

Giving me no choice, the footsteps got louder and I was able to figure how many people were approaching, aside from the obvious high-pitched voice of Julia, Kira walked by her side. They never come here, and I mean never in a lifetime, so having them courageous enough to make contact with me is disturbing. I waited impatiently for them to arrive and get this over with but they seemed hesitant so I did the job for them.

I stormed out of the bathroom when I found them right in front of me. The both stood in shock, eyes widened as if they saw a ghost. Maybe they didn't want to see me.

I took the hint and was about to walk past them when Julia called out my name. I snapped my head at them and there was terror filling their eyes, almost blinding their sight. Julia swallowed every bit of liquid down her throat while Kira stood awkwardly. I seriously have no time for this.

I turned back to leave when Kira told me to wait. This is getting on my nerves.

"What do you want" I spoke coldly towards the two women in front of me, not feeling like taking their bullshit this evening, or any other. "We came to ask if you can help with Alessandro's birthday surprise"

Of course. I took a deep breath in, rethinking every decision I could make. If I say yes then I have to associate myself with these people, along with Dante, Emilion and the DeVille who hates my guts. But if I say no, doesn't that make me a bad partner?

What have I gotten myself into.

At the moment, I wasn't certain so I gave them a quick nod and disappeared before they attempted to stop me again.

I pulled my hoodie on my head and walked down the hallways with both my hands in my pockets. Alessandro left about a week ago, he told me it would only take a day to bring his grandparents here but I'm sure something happened. It killed me inside out not knowing what's going on, however I had to stay down since he asked me to cover his work up until he's back. No one is supposed to know his grandparents will land in Italy, it's too dangerous knowing the Russians still roam around Italy. He didn't inform anyone he's leaving aside from me and Dante in case anything happens and as you can see, something definitely happened.

I would be lying if I said I'm worried, Alessandro ain't no kid who will get kidnapped or fooled by some bastards, the man is much more than that. Sometimes, just a few moments when I think about him, I actually admire the way he handles everything. The way he walks with pride attracts me in some way I can't describe, the respect he earns from his men is unbelievably touching. Maybe it's because my whole life I only craved and fought for respect and power, seeing him gain force and strength everyday pulls me even more towards him, not because it's in my benefits or to use him, it's simply my type of man. A man in control, professional, respected, caring, gentle yet rough when it's needed, adorable and so loving.

I squeezed my eyes shut to shake away the thoughts. I need to get work done. After the ball incident, I've come to realize we're getting closer to war, much closer than they all expect. What I've done with him will only make things worse, I humiliated him in his own territory, I stepped on him and broke the vase his father last gave him before he died on top of his head. I caused a lot of damage that I can't wait to go back and finish him. And I knew that eventually, I will have to step back and hide through shadows to achieve my plans. No matter how many times I will promise to stay, I always never will.