Michael's POV
I woke up very early in the morning like I usually do.
YN was still sleeping so I used the moment to look at her beautiful face and touch her silky hair, but I got too excited, so I decided to get up and go in my room. Besides, I needed to touch up my make up and take my medicine because I didn't want her to see my skin.
I very gently got up, trying not to wiggle the bed in order for her to stay asleep. I snuck out and closed the door silently.
I went to my room and closed the door behind me. I started my morning routine of taking a shower, changing clothes, putting on make up and when I was done with that and ready to go downstairs, my eyes spotted something.
A few books placed on my night table.
Oh Lord... Blade and Alligator must have left those women books last night.
I went over to the night table and took one book in my hand. It was pink and said "How to make women like you and be a real man".
What the heck is that? I am a real man! I bet those who wrote the book have never even touched a gun and they're gonna teach me shit about being a real man!? Hell no. I ain't reading this brainwashing shit.
I placed the book back on its spot, thinking that I should scold Blade and Alligator. I've given them too much freedom lately and now they're trying to run all over me and make me read some teenage boy books. I could make YN fall in love with me any time! All I had to do was snap my fingers and she'd be all over me! Yes!
Well... maybe that wasn't entirely true, but... still there was no need for stupid books! Teenage boys should read them and not Michael fuckin' Jackson!
I looked at the books once more and cleared my throat. Maybe I should have a look at them. Just a little look... no one was going to know. Only I and the books.
I sat on the bed and grabbed the book on top and opened it to see what the first chapter was about. Now, let's see what bullshit it contained.
Chapter 1 - How to court a woman?
A woman would definitely fall in love with you if you play your cards right. But how to do that? This chapter is going to teach you exactly this skill! First of all, you need to grab her attention and then start to court her, but don't make it too obvious in the beginning! You can start by making small compliments like "Hey, your hair looks great today!" or "Is that a new bag? I love it!". This will show her that you have an eye for details and notice the things that she does.
What the hell was this?? Who has time for some courting bullshit??! I certainty didn't - I liked to go straight to the point. Let's see what else they write...
Then you can invite her out! But as friends first... On the first "date", make it clear that you like her. From there on, you can start courting her. Doing things like buying flowers or chocolates is a great opportunity to show her how much you care and think of her!
Does YN like flowers and chocolate, I wondered... then I read the next sentence
And don't worry! All women love flowers and chocolates! You can never go wrong with that!
KNOCK KNOCK
I jumped at someone knocking at my door. I instantaneously closed the book, hid it under my pillow and got up.
"Come in!" I cleared my throat.
"Boss, good morning."
"Good morning, Alligator." I pretended as if nothing had happened. I couldn't believe I actually read that book... I'll take that secret with me to my grave.
"You told me to remind you about YN's dad."
"Yes, thanks. Go wake YN up and tell her to get ready."
"Okay, should I also inform the driver?" I hesitated, thinking about the book.
"Ahh no. I'll be driving YN and myself to the rehab center."
"Alone? Are you sure it's safe?"
"Yes, it's early in the morning, nothing will happen."
"Okay, boss."
I sprayed some more cologne on me and then went downstairs to wait for YN. After 30 minutes, she finally came down. She was wearing the clothes that I had bought and chosen for her when we went shopping. She looked very beautiful.
Her eyes looked into mine and I noticed her cheeks instantly became red. I was making her blush...
Was that a good thing?? I should consult to the books tonight when everyone falls asleep and wait a minute! What the hell was I saying??!! I ain't reading no books! Damn! Forget about that Michael! I shook my head. No books! No books!
"Boss, are you okay?"
"What? Yes, why wouldn't I be?!" how annoying..
"You were shaking your head so I thought that-"
"You should stop thinking!" I cut him off "Now, YN, let's go." she nodded her head, avoiding my eyes. Maybe it was because of last night.. because we slept in the same bed. She wasn't used to such things. But she had to, because my manly side was starting to consume me, and I wanted her more and more every day. She had to let me make love to her soon... I was reaching my limit.
We got in the car and the whole ride was silent.
I kept looking at her from time to time to see her muscles tensed. She was nervous and so was I, because her presence was making me nervous. She was too damn beautiful...
I've had many women in my life, but she was different! She was something else... She was making me feel as damn teenager!
We finally arrived and I escorted her to her father's room. Her face lit up as soon as she saw her father! She opened her arms and run to him. They were holding each other tightly and I had to confess.. I did get a little jealous.
I had never hugged my father before. Not even once. I didn't know what that felt like. I never felt loved by him. I tried to appear tough and strong, but the truth was... I missed many things in my life. I could feel my eyes getting wet, so I excused myself and told her she had one hour with her father. I went outside and got in the car, waiting for her. I could no longer watch them.
I decided to get in the car and wait for her to come, but then changed my mind and took a walk around the building.
My hands were in my pockets and I was looking down at the ground. I could hear people laughing and having fun around me. There was this playground and it was filled with young women, men and children - families.
The children were running around, laughing and screaming, and their parents were following them. There were even couples who were sitting on the grass talking and hugging each other.
I couldn't help it but wonder what it felt like to have a family and be a part of a family like those ones? I did come from a big family but... I didn't think mine could have been called family. More like the Devil's servants and Joseph was the Devil. Then my brothers grew up and became like him. My mother and my sisters were the only ones who were better and understood the problems we had, but they couldn't do anything against Joseph.
So one can say that I've never had a real family like everybody else.
I stopped for a minute and kept staring at the children with parents. Suddenly, I pictured YN running after a small boy or girl and me running after YN.
I was a fast runner, so I quickly caught up with her speed and wrapped my arms around her tightly. Then I grabbed the little kid too and the three of us collapsed on the ground laughing and hugging.
I kissed the child on the forehead and then pressed my lips against YN's. The child said "Daddy, I'm tired! I wanna go home!" I stood up on my two feet and picked it up, then YN's hand came into mine and we headed home.
Suddenly, I felt something hit my forehead. I shook a little and saw it was a ball.
"Sorry, Mister! Can you give us the ball?" a few kids yelled at me. I rolled my eyes and grabbed the ball then kicked it towards them. Those kids need to be more careful! They could have killed me!
But I didn't do anything to scold them, because they woke me up from my daydreaming... I guess I needed that hit. I was a mafia don after all, I couldn't afford thinking about stupid things like that, besides, I doubted that YN would ever want to have kids from me. She thinks I'm a total psycho. On top of that, I don't know anything about families or real relationships. My life has been crazy ever since I turned 8 years old. All that I know is how to run a business, use a gun and kill the people who want to hurt me.
I decided to head back to the car and wait for YN there since those crazy screaming kids weren't doing any good to my brain, but then I saw something and stopped...
A candy shop...
And got reminded of that stupid book: Women like chocolate.
YN's POV
After I said goodbye to my dad, I walked out of the building, thinking about the huge change I saw in him today.
I couldn't believed he had stayed sober for so many days! This was a true miracle! Even for him to agree to come to this place...
As much as I hated it, I think I owed that to Michael... I don't know what he did to convince him (And I didn't even wanna think about it, knowing Michael's way of dealing with people...) but my father had never looked better in his life. The way he held me in his arms, I could feel he loved me.
I could only hope he would change completely and stop drinking alcohol forever.
I walked out of the building towards Michael's car.
I found him already sitting inside and waiting for me. I opened the door and got in.
He didn't say anything. He had his hands on the steering wheel and was looking at the road. I put my seatbelt on and so did he.
He started the car and drove off.
I looked at him in secrecy... he looked nervous. He kept clearing his throat a few times and I got the impression he was trying to start a conversation, so I decided to speak. I wanted to thank him for my dad.
"Michael.." I whispered.
"Yeah?"
"I wanna thank you... for my father. I've never seen such a huge change and improvement in him.. I don't know what you did to convince him, but I thank you."
"Yeah.. whatever."
He kept driving for a while then he removed his left hand from the wheel and pulled a small, red bag from his left side, from somewhere around the seat. He transferred it in his right hand and extended it in front of me, holding the bag. I looked at it not knowing what to do. He shook the bag and said
"Take it!"
I took it from his hand completely confused. I opened the small bag to find inside... chocolates?!!
Chocolate round bonbons that looked delicious!
Wait.. he gave me chocolate? Where did he get chocolate from??!!
I looked at him, then in the same moment he turned his head towards me and our eyes met.