BOSS DANTE

Dim light, men in dark suit, yet he outstood them all, Boss Dante, most dangerous man in the mafia game.

He sits with leg folded, a glass of whiskey, in hand, with dark goggles.

"When will you pay me what you owe, Dimero Vegas? No one ever called my Dad by his full name, yet this man dared to, without fear.

I watch my Dad, I could feel his anxiety, I've only heard of him, but now I know the rumours were true.

Dante Is a no nonsense man, feared by all, despised by many, and as I watch him remove his goggles.

How could such handsome, fair, striking man, be so ruthless?

"Hold on, for a while, I'll pay you"

"You're not leaving here without paying" he says looking around, the men in the room were all armed, even the innocent looking waiter serving the drinks, I knew from experience.

Exactly not my first time with the mafia's.

"So, is either you choose to loose your life, well your daughter will join you"

"Please spare her" I watch in shock as Dad drops to his feet.

He's never bowed to any man, and I shudder in fear, this really is the end.

I'm only nineteen, and my life feels over before it's even started.

"Please spare me, spare my baby girl" he kneels.

"I do have a deal" I watch him grin.

"If I can have your daughter, I'll give you time"

The words resound in my ears,

Fear , panic, shot through me,

"I can't" Dad looks up with pleading eyes.

"Would you rather, she dies? He grins.

He looks hot, yet he's a devil, a hot grinning devil.

" No, no please "Dad looks to me.

" Then let her stay with me, you bring my money and I'll return her in one piece "

" No Dad, I don't want to" the first time I spoke, since I came in.

For the first time, his eyes darts to me.

" This is not your decision to make , girl"

His eyes, those green eyes, made me feel small, I'm suddenly aware of myself,

" You either come with me, or your Dad dies "

I stare back to those intimidating eyes, refusing to be intimidated, refusing to cower and beg for Mercy.

I've never taken the coward's way, my pride have always been higher.

" A proud daughter you have, isn't she cute " he matches my eyes with a defiant gaze.

" I'll go with him, Dad "I say.

Feeling Dante's eyes on me.

Dad looks up at me, I could see the pain in his eyes, I know how hard this decision had been for him, but I'm certain, he'd never let me down, he'd be back for me.

His eyes held mine longily, I understood, I knew he had no choice.

"Enough of this display of public affection, why not leave? He says to my Dad.

" Not until we sign, an agreement "I meet his eyes.

" What agreement? You want to sign your death?

I refuse to let his words intimidate me, instead I say.

"The agreement that, you'd never touch me, lay your hands on me, or hurt me, anyway, till my Dad provides your money"

He grins.

"What makes you think, I'd do that?

" I can kill you both right now and forget about my money"

" Yes , you can, but it'd be stupid to loose such amount of money "I swallow

He flashes me a look, and shivers ran through me.

" Smart " he says, placing a gun on the table.

I held my breath.

" Bring me a piece of paper, Rufus " he says, and the waiter, goes in , and re appear with paper.

He takes, it and write.

He signs, and gives me the pen.

I read.

"I'll never hurt you, I'll never lay my hands, or touch you without your permission, until my money is refunded"

Shivers run through me.

Is he sick in the head, what makes him think I'll allow him touch me?

I look up at him, and away as I met his eyes.

"Sign, what's wrong?

I took up the pen, and sign,

"Dimero" he turns to my Dad, who with shaky hands, signs it.

" Great, sealed " he says and bring the glass of whiskey to his lips,

I watch as he gulps down the whole content in one go.

"Now you can leave,Dimero" he looks at my Dad.

His expression totally hard, and unreadable.

My Dad stands up looking at me,he knew I understood,I would always understand,I saw his eyes,I know he wants to portray emotions, but he walks away.

My chest tightens, I wish I could see him again, that'd come true,if only the man, sitting in front of me, didn't show ruthlessness.

That's his core and passion, Boss Dante, an epitome of ruin.

His eyes met mine, calculating, observing,I met his with defiant gaze"

He chuckles.

" Can you keep down your drinks?

He reaches out for his glass of whiskey.

Of course I can't keep down my drink,yet I chose to follow his lead,to prove to him how fearless, bold I am.

I took the glass, my hands shaky, I gulp the contents, ignoring the burning sensation in my throat.

I'm aware, he's staring at me, with those green eyes.

Exactly all I remembered;

Till I woke up with a start.

My head pounding, where am I? I look at the luxurious room in panic,

It took me a while to process, everything, my head still hurting, I threw off the sheets, standing quickly to my feet.

What had happened last night?

Luckily my clothes were still infact, knew it was a stupid move, I couldn't keep down my drink, and what a stupid move it was to show boldness without weapon in a, park of lions.

"Do you need anything ma'am? A lady in white comes in,

" No" I say.

"Boss Dante has asked us to take care of you"

I shudder at the name.

"Are you sure you don't need anything?

Who am I kidding?

I need a bath, and a change of clothes.

"I need a bath, a change of clothes"

"Follow me" she says, I follow her, still admiring the house, never seen anything like it laced with pure gold, potryaing, affluence and royalty.

DANTE

I sit on the couch, with my laptop, I remember how she try to drink, and ended up asleep.

A lioness she is, more braver than I thought, I could keep her safe if she does not try to step on my toes.

"Boss Dante" I look up to see her and the maid.

My eyes take him, her appearance from head to toe, she's beautiful, with curves that'd be better in tight clothes, not plain clothes, I hadn't taken a good look at her yesterday, but now in daylight, fuck.

"Boss Dante" she says.

"Call me Dante, what are you doing here? I ask, my voice cold.

" To see you "defiant gaze meets mine

" What do you want?

"To go to college"

"You will go, I won't stop you"

"What if I run away?

" You won't, your beloved Dad, will have to bear the consequences of your action, not only him "

" Who else? She ask nonchalantly

"Your friends and boyfriend" her face reddens

"I don't have a boyfriend" she says

"Oh , kids of this age are all aquatinted with one"

"I'm not a kid Boss Dante, I'm a woman, treat me like one" I stare at her.

No one talks to me so casually, how's she doing it without fear, seems like I'll scare her a bit.

"You're a woman right?

" Yes"

" Can you satisfy a man? Can you give me what I want? I say pulling down the buttons of my shirt, while staring at her.

She stares at me open eyed.

JES.

I follow his hand movements, I watch as he unbottens his shirt in shock.

He looks me from head to toe and I redden from his stares.

What is he doing?

"You in? He grins.

" I'm a woman, I'm not a whore, most definitely not your whore " I say and walk back to my room.

Damn him.

I knew he was trying to scare me, I knew he could do worse, do I have to sleep with a knife at my bedside.

He wouldn't go against the agreement, he wouldn't try to touch me.

Thinking I'd give consent, cos even if Dante was the last man on earth, I'd never look his way.

Never.

I hate the man, more like despise, I should be at home now with Dad, with my friends who love me, but I'm with Dante, bad, big, despicable man.

I sigh, I'm really hungry.

The woman who'd brought me clean changes of clothes earlier comes in.

"Are you hungry, what do you want to eat?

Was tempted to say nothing, but I'm terribly hungry, no need starving myself,I need to be fit, when Dad comes.

"Anything available ma'am" I say.

"Don't call me ma'am, call me mama Tete" she says with a warm smile.

I wonder how any one could still have that warm smile, having to live with Dante.

She seems happy,more to my surprise.

"Anything,mama Tete" I repeat, she smiles and Walk out, only to come back with other assistants with load of dishes,I stare in awe, how do they expect me to finish all this?!

"This is too much" I stare at the spaghetti, salad, macaroni chips, hot dog,chips,salad, chicken and soup.

"It's little ma'am,Boss Dante wants us to take good care of you" I smile at the short,fair assistant.

" I'm okay with just little"

I watch as they bow and walk out.

Taking care of me huh.

More like taking care,that his money comes safely.

I take in the soup;

It's good, definitely going to get over this hangover.

After eating, the maid comes in to take up the remnants.

"Ma'am,we have orders to take you up to your room"

"This room...."

"It's just one of the guest house, we've been preparing your room,please follow us"

" I'm comfortable here, please"

" Ma'am, Dante will lash out at us, please ma'am"

Of course he would.

I pack my bags and follow them,I wouldn't risk anyone getting hurt because of me.

I follow them, and they open the doors to a bright stunning room.

Nothing like the dark golden colour's, I'd seen.

But bright aesthetic, colours and designs.

I look around in wonder, who used to be in this room?

How did Dante know the things I like?

Cos they were stocks of books lined on everyside, followed by flowers, a laptop, music and game collections, and clothing's..

I look in surprise, obviously wowed.

"I got everything, he gave orders and money" the fair assistant assistant I'd notice earlier, had a satisfied grin on her face.

Nice knowing he's spending money, that I'm taking a few bucks from his pocket.

"Hope you enjoy your stay" she smiles, bowing.

I watch as they walk away in a single file.

I don't know how long I'll be here,I stare at the designs, and the princess, sized designed bed.

I stare at the clothes, almost nearly my normal fashion sense.

His maid got them, I'd give them a point.

I lay on the bed knowing fully well my new life has started.

I stay in my room, reading, I didn't want out.

I didn't want to see Dante.

I'll try avoid him as much as possible.

DANTE.

I watch the man sitting in front of me, obviously panicking.

"What happened to the funds? I ask.

" They're intact" he says.

" You know,I hate lies"I say, turning upside down and staring at the pistol.

" Please Boss, I...used it, spare me"

" Should have told me first in the first place" I say and shoot him repeatedly, he fell off, dead.

I drink the glass of Scotch, in front of me.

No one messes with me and go free, I made sure they all payed with their life.

JES

I woke up, and start preparing for school, I'd resume today, not sit in this big house doing nothing.

Mama Tete stands at my door, I open when I hear repeated knocks.

She brought tea and hamburgers,

"Thank you ma'am, I mean Mrs Tete"

"Make sure to enjoy your day....."

"Jes" I help out "

" Lovely name" she mutters.

"Okay, take care"

I eat quickly, dress up , in pair of long sleeves, and trousers, comb my hair, and walk out with my bag.

I've missed in school, haven't been here in a week, I watch the students, mingling and discussing in groups.

"Hey " I look up to see fery smiling, with her long wavy hair.

"Where have you been?

" Lion's den "

" What?

"Forget, I've been in a lot, I don't want to talk about it"

She links my arm's with her's as we walk to class.

"Let hardy take your mind off things" she smiles.

"No, he's too shallow for my liking, he's callous"

" Oh, he likes you"

" Ahh, he'll stop"

Of course, I'm not ready for necessary commitment, I already had enough on my plates

As school closes, I walk home, quietly aware of the fact, that someone had been watching me the whole time

I know it's a fact, I turn.

I know it's the waiter, Rufus.

What is he doing here?

Dante sent him no doubt.

I walk faster, dissapearing through a lane,

I watch as Rufus stares around.

I come out.

"You! He says breathing sharply...

" Who sent you? I ask.

"Boss" he mentions.

"Let's go" I say and he follows.

I storm into the mansion.

I saw him, dressed in black, taking his drink.

He looked twice as dangerous, sitting at that table, a cigarette, a gun, and laptop before him.

"What do you think, you are doing sending Rufus after me?

" To protect you " he says sharply.

" I don't need your fucking protection "

" Watch your mouth "his eyes narrowed.

" It's for your sake, I've got enemies "

" I hope they get me, and unalive me, better than being here with you " I storm off to my room.

Damn him!

DANTE.

My eyes flash, exactly what's wrong with this woman?

What juvenile behavior is this, I'm loosing my Cool, I've been too tolerant.

Yet she wants to drive me nuts, she wants to, I'm not giving her the opportunity, I still don't think, I can hold back either.

I sigh:

I took up my phone, and Dial's stephano's number.

Exactly one of my trusted men,

"There's something going on in that school, Princeton college or whatever"

"Okayyy, what's up?

" A mafia made it to the school "

" I'll take care of it"I end the call.

I'm going to the school myself, doesn't care if she actually dies of rage.

JES.

I come down for dinner, seeing Dante as well, my stomach lurch at the thought of eating with him.

He's attractively dressed in black shirt, I could see his abs, and plus he didn't button up completely.

I keep my eyes off him,as I walk to sit farther away from him.

He digs in, ignoring me.

His eyes focused his phone.

I'd enjoy eating up in my room.

I could barely swallow.

I eat a little, still concentrating on his face, watching him.

"Do you think, I'm hot? He meets my eyes.

" You keep staring"

" Exactly cos I hate you"

" There's a thin line between hate and love" he chuckles.

" I'll hate you cross the line" he grins.

His phone rings before I actually get the chance, to speak back.

I content my eyes with looking at the colors in the dining room..

The chandeliers and focusing on eating.

"What? I hear him speak.

" Kill him" he says, and I could taste bile.

I look up at him, not a single trace of emotion.

Exactly why this man is so dangerous, is cos he's unreadable, he smiles, he kills, he frowns, he does, he tolerates and he still kills the tolerated.

I swallow.

You can never know what Boss Dante is thinking.

He kills his foe, friends with that grinning expression, he looks friendly and is a dangerous viper.

"Kill him, no don't, torture him, electrocute him, cut of his toes , Open up his tummy,work on his one eyes, until he says everything, if he doesn't, castrate hime" he hangs up.

And his eyes settles on me.

"I'm more deadly than you think, so do not mess with me"

I Stand up, running straight to my room.

I despise Dante.

How had my life turn like this.

I sit with feyer, and Frank, only at school is when I'm not reminded of Dante or my life.

"Why aren't you seeing any guys? Feyer ask.

" I don't want them, castrated"

Frank choke on his drink, laughing.

" Castrated? Uggh so I don't stand a chance with you"

" Of course not" I say.

" I want you safe" they laugh.

" Your sense of humor these days got better" feyer sayw.

I smile, why do they think I'm joking.

They haven't pretty much, met Dante.

I sip my drink, scrolling texts through phone, haven't preety much brought it out, since the whole issue erupted.

Exactly tons of notifications.

"Happy birthday in advance" Hardy says as he takes of the seat next to me.

"Ahh, that reminds me, happy birthday love" feyer says with a smile.

Hardy remembers, I'll give him a point.

My birthday is in two days, I've already forgotten with everything so wrong in my life.

I feel emotional, at least having someone who remembers.

"Give me a chance to take you out that day" he says.

"Can I come around?

" No" I say

" I will, regardless"

" You're only going to meet my Dad, I moved out"

" To where? He links his hands with mine, and then I notice a flashy car stop.

Look who got out!