She led me into a huge office I made sure to keep my gun in my hand just in case she tried to pull in stunts.
She sat behind her desk in looked up at me. "Oh, how rude am I, am-"
"I don't want to know your name," I said as I leaned on her desk. "I just want to know why your men attacked me."
"I don't have an exact answer for that-"
I shot a bullet by her head which barely missed her. "Next time it will go right through your skull. Why did your men attack me?"
She leaned on her folded hands. "My name is Anna Rivera."
I rolled my eyes ready to shoot again but she raised her hands. "You're going to want to remember my name."
I sighed and lowered my gun.
"Not everything is what it seems Miss Ricci, my men didn't attack you under my orders, there is a third person involved."
"Who is it?" I asked.
"I can't tell you, that will be the end of my life."
I rose my gun again "No, this will be the end of your life."
She sighed and leaned back in her seat "You're gonna want to keep me for later because things are just getting started."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that you should keep your guard up because you have a huge target on your back, and people won't hesitate to shoot."
I became frustrated and shot her in the shoulder blade she let out a scream ad her men came running into the room.
"I and my men are leaving, you're lucky I didn't do worse." I exited the room thinking about what Anna had just told me. How I had a target on my back and I always knew that but for some reason, her warning felt more real.
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"So, that's all you got out of her?" Armando asked.
We were currently taking a boat back home, sea sickness was kicking my ass but I was able to keep my food down as we talked about what Anna and I discussed.
I nodded my head. "That was it."
"Well, that obviously isn't enough information," Noah said.
I rolled my eyes at him and turned away from him he mumbled something under his breath but I didn't say anything to him. Something just wasn't adding up and I wasn't sure, but maybe Noah had something to do with it.
"You can't possibly be thinking that I had something to do with it," Noah said.
I turned to look over my shoulder at him.
"I was attacked just like you, if that was the case I would have attacked you along with the men, and it would have been my men not others from another Mafia." He continued.
"He has a point, Alexis." Armando said.
I sighed and leaned my head back on the cool boat. "I know"
We continued our ride back in silence, now and then Armando and Noah would talk about something but I didn't join. I felt sick and was still trying to figure out who would have wanted to attack me, and for what reason.
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I arrived home and was heading for my dad's office when someone grabbed hold of my arm. I turned to Sienna, she had obviously been crying the tear marks were still on her face and her eyes were red and puffy.
"Sienna, what's wrong?" I asked now worried.
"Let's go to your room and I'll tell you." She said weakly.
I nodded my head and we walked into my room. Once we were inside and the room door was shut she broke out into tears. I pulled her into a tight hug.
"What's wrong?" I asked as I stroked her hair.
She reached into her pockets with shaky hands and pulled out a pregnancy test. It was positive and my eyes widen in shock.
"Sienna-"
"I know you're going to scold me but can that wait until later I just need comfort right now. I'm so scared to tell my mother. I am terrified as to what she would think. I just need you right now Alexis." She sobbed.
"I'm here, it's okay," I said as I guided her to the bed and allowed her to cry on me.
She explained to me how she had gone to tell her boyfriend first and he was supportive of it but she was still scared to tell her mother and the rest of the father.
I rocked her back and forth and she eventually fell asleep in my arms, I laid her on the bed and gathered my stuff, and took a quick shower.
The events from today were finally starting to settle in and I was very tired and ready for bed. After I got out of the shower there was a knock on my door. I hurried to put my shorts and a tank top on and went to go answer it.
It was Noah of course.
"Hi, I was wondering if you wanted to take a walk in the garden with me?" He said as he rubbed the back of his head nervously.
"No," I said as I began to close the door.
He placed his foot in between the door and pushed it open. "Can you stop being stubborn for once and just come along with me?"
I sighed and bit my lip as I thought about it. I was tempted to say no but I knew he would only continue to bother me if I did.
"Fine, let me grab my slippers first," I said.
He smiled in victory as I wandered into the room and slipped on my slippers. I also decide to put on a cardigan.
I walked past him and he shut the room door behind me. We made our way to the garden and there was a small breeze which caused me to bring my cardigan closer to my body for warmth. My eyes were drooping a bit but I was fighting to stay awake.
"You okay?" Noah asked.
I nodded my head "Just peachy."
We continued to walk and my eyes caught the attention of the roses my mother and I planted last season. I walked over to observe them they were growing so beautifully.
"You planted these?" Noah asked as he squatted beside me.
"Yeah, my mother and I did. When I was younger we would come out here all the time and plant things. She told me it gave me a chance to just be a kid." I smiled at the memory.
I noticed how Noah's face dropped slightly and I turned to look at him. "What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing, it's just the way you talk about your mother. My mother died when I was about four."
I frowned "I'm so sorry." I went to go hug him but then realized what I was doing and was quick to pull away.
"You're so afraid of affection." He stated.
"No, I'm not."
"Yes you are, you don't want people to care for you or love you, You want to be so independent and prove you don't need help. You won't allow yourself to be vulnerable with anyone and that will be your downfall." He said.
I rose to my feet. "You're right I won't allow myself to be vulnerable because that's the biggest weakness anyone can have, and I refuse to be weak."
He rose to his feet too, "What about your parents? They're together and in love, do you consider them to be weak?"
"Both of my parents nearly died several times trying to save one another. So, yes, their biggest weakness is each other. I never want someone to have that type of power over me."
I went to walk away but he grabbed my first and spun me around, bringing me close to his chest.
"You can't live life like this Alexis." He said in my ear causing goosebumps to rise along my skin.
I turned to look up into those pale blue eyes that always left me breathless. He rose his hand to my cheek and stroked it. He began to lean forward and I followed his movements, just as his lips brushed mine I instantly pulled away and ran away from him.
I will never allow myself to be weak, never.
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Sorry, it took me so long to update I hope you all enjoy this chapter, also a huge clue has been dropped! I love you all and chapter seven is coming soon! Until next time my lovelies.