Nathalia's P.O.V
I wonder what happened to my uncle. Can I ask Alex about him? What if he snaps?
"Nath?" Alex called out.
"Yeah?"
"Do you want to go with me?" He asked.
"To where?" I asked.
"I'm going to the mall to buy groceries and stuffs." He said casually as he plays with the car keys.
"Can I go?" I asked hesitantly.
I'm still not sure if I can trust him. Or whether if I already trust him. It's hard to trust someone who's just going to betray you in the end.
"Sure. Why can't you?" He smiled.
I just smiled and nodded.
"Let me get the car ready while you go and get dressed." He said.
I just went upstairs and grabbed a hoodie and changed into a pair of jeans.
"I'm ready."
"Great! Let's go" He stated.
We went out and I saw a Black Audi parked. It lit out when Alex and I got out.
"C'mon go in." Alex said as he ushered me inside the car.
I watched as we passed on a lot of trees. The weather today was sunny. It was the perfect weather for a picnic.
"Hey?"
"Yeah?"
"You okay? Are you feeling nauseous?" He asked.
"No I'm okay." I smiled.
We drove silently after that.
"We're almost there."
I just nodded In response to what he said.
"You know, you can trust me."
I just stared at him. While he was focused on driving.
Alex's P.O.V
I can't imagine what's going through her mind. I wonder if she trusts me already.
My phone suddenly buzzed. I quickly checked it.
Harry : Alex I received an information the Prime mafia is having a transaction today and it's a big one.
I need to personally handle this one.
To : Harry
Ready up the gang. We're gonna go and say hi to the primes. Be ready by 5.
"Is everything alright?" Nathalia asked.
"Yeah Harry just texted me something." I replied putting my complete attention on the road.
"Oh okay then." She said.
I parked the car at the nearest spot to the entrance and got out with Nathalia.
"Did you make a list?" She asked.
"No? Not really? Was that needed?" I replied.
We were at the canned good aisle. I just basically grabbed anything that I get my hands on.
"Uhmmm Alex?" She said calling up my attention.
" Yeah?" I replied while my eyes were focused at the can that I was holding.
"You've never been shopping before have you?" She asked staring at me.
I just smiled awkwardly at her.
"Yeah...I haven't. I'm not really familiar with this kind of stuff. I have people who shops for me. I just tell them what I need and they deliver." I replied shyly rubbing the back of my head.
"Here." She said while giving me a can.
I just stared at it and found it familiar. I think this is the same as what we have at home.
"That's the same as what you have at your house. I think I can recall some of the similar items at your place so don't worry. We got this." She said.
I knew it.
After a few minutes we got what we needed and went to the cashier.
"Do you want to grab something to eat?" I asked.
"Yeah sure" She replied smiling.
It's rare that I see her smile genuinely. It makes me forget my problems and make me feels like I'm not a bad person at all which I truly am.
"So what do you want for snacks?"
"Anything would do."
"I know. What about we go eat burgers and fries?" I suggested as she just nodded at my idea.
I grabbed her hand while walking. I noticed she seemed a little shocked at first but then she got used to it.
We took a sit near the glass wall.
"Are you comfortable? Staying with me and all?" I asked.
"I am. Why'd you ask?" Nathalia asked.
"It's just that I want to tell you the truth about me. I'm not a good person. I know that you know that I'm a mafia leader and all. But I'm capable of doing pretty bad things. Bad things that can mess up someone's life real bad" I said staring into her eyes looking for any fear at all.
But I found nothing but compassion on her eyes and I find it real overwhelming.
Every time I see someone especially in the mafia. All I can see in their eyes is fear.
Fear of me. Fear of losing their life.
I never really wanted to be like this.
Then I realize that all they see when they see me is a monster.
"Hey hey are you alright. You seem like something is bothering you." Nathalia said while waving her hand infront of my face that made me snap back to reality.
"Yeah..." I answered disregarding the that thoughts that are running through my mind.
"The waiter was asking what you want" She stated.
"Oh 1 cheeseburger and a large fries and cola for the drink" I said giving him the menu.
The waiter just nodded and went away.
"Are you sick?" Nathalia asked.
"No no I'm fine" I said smiling at her.
"If your not feeling well we can go home already we can just take it to go"
"No it's fine really. I was just thinking about something but it's fine I just got distracted that's all." I said.
After a few minutes our order arrived. We ate in silence and I noticed Nathalia glancing every now and then.
I phone suddenly buzzed.
Harry : Boss the gang is all ready.
I just noticed that it was already afternoon by now. Time passes by so quickly when I am with her.
To : Harry
Alright I'll just take Nathalia home and I'll be there. Text me where.
We were just exchanging glances and awkward smiles every now and then and just minding the food.
I was looking around checking if there was anyone looking suspicious.
There was never really a "safe" place for me. The word safe doesn't exist in my dictionary. It was just less risky.
Living this kind of life is always spontaneous you never really know when you are going to get hit by a bullet in the head.
I noticed she was finished eating and was just looking around the restaurant. Checking if there were any familiar faces. From years of experience. I have learned to familiarize myself with the persons I work with whether it's an enemy or a foe in the mafia world business.
I cleared my throat and spoke.
"C'mon let's go home." I said standing up and assisting Nathalia.
"Okay." She replied slightly smiling.
I assisted her and pulled back her chair. She stood up and brushed off her shirt then looked at me.
"Thank you." She said.
As we were walking out the mall to the carpark I saw some familiar faces till I saw someone.
"Sh*t!" I hissed.
I immediately pulled Nathalia closer to me and held her at a protective stance.
There were suspicious looking men roaming around.
They are here.
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