Mafia's princess

A slender figure sat down with several boxes outside crying, anyone who'd walk past her will just mind their business.

"Why was I so stupid? Why did I trust him" She cried harder trying to stop but she couldn't stop.

"Ma'am you have to leave this place" A young man dressed in a security outfit approached her. The lady slowly looked up and she wiped her tears, after a minute she organized her boxes and carried them away from the majestic estate.

Her paths were never like this and her story wasn't supposed to have that kind of ending who'd believe she's a wealthy CEO owning the greatest chain of hotels in the country.

"Annabelle" A voice called from behind and she looked back, when she saw the person she chuckled dryly.

"My nemesis" Annabelle muttered as the figure walked closer to her with tons of bodyguards behind him.

"My sweet Annabelle how have you been. It's been 2 days since you've been declared bankrupt how are you feeling right now" He asked with a smirk playing on his face.

Annabelle didn't respond all she did was stare at him like she didn't acknowledge his presence which made him very angry.

"Annabelle you've grown some wings these last few days. Aren't you going to beg me to spare your miserable life" he asked and she laughed.

"Ohh please help me" Annabelle mimicked using a high pitched childish tone. "Was that what you were expecting Harry Potter. That's never going to happen just wait I'd come for you" Annabelle said with a glare.

"Ohh I'm scared" Harry let out a mocking laughter. "I thought it was going to be hard to be able to get the rest of your properties but it was damn easy. You gave it to me what a stupid girl you are" Harry laughed again making Annabelle clench her fist.

"I won, just admit it. And I deposited a sum of 500 thousand dollars into your account to prove I still love you a little bit. You'd have to get a job" Harry let out a sigh.

"I'd be willing to help you get a nice paying job if we can have a nice time together" Harry said when he got closer to her. Annabelle slapped his hand off her hair causing him to move back in laughter.

"I'd rather die than ask for help from you" Annabelle snapped at him. "I don't want all this beauty to go down the drain. You're the only woman who had managed to resist my body. The only regret I have is that I didn't fuck you" Harry smirked.

"But it's not too late, I'm offering to help even when I know you might not let me help you but my offer still stands" Harry said and began to walk away.

"Ohh wait I forgot, I also found an apartment too. I paid a month's rent so you don't have to worry about rent for the first month while you're adapting" Harry said and stretched out a card.

"That's the address" Harry said but she didn't collect the card from him so he placed it on her head and walked into his Lamborghini.

When his car was out of sight Annabelle took the card from her head and she sighed.

"I'd make that bastard pay " Annabelle muttered with a year dropping from her eyes.

Few minutes later a cab dropped Annabelle in front of a residence, to be precise a bungalow. Annabelle came down from the cab while the cab driver took out her boxes. "Are you sure this is the address I gave you" Annabelle asked a little bit surprised.

"Yes ma'am" the driver replied causing Annabelle to sigh.

Annabelle has expected Harry to get a house for her in a swamp residence screaming poverty with a frightening environment but she was wrong. The environment was satisfying apart from the road down to the house which was bumpy and less friendly.

The bungalow was painted all white making it scream dominance and power but then she didn't know why Harry who hated her will give her a house which she could stay in without much complaints.

Despite the fact that the house was manageable Annabelle sat on the floor still angry as she began to remember how she lived her extravagant lifestyle.

3 months ago........

Annabelle was sitting on a majestic chair in a well architecturally designed setting. Annabelle let her hair down which made her look more beautiful and cold at the same time like an ice queen.

Annabelle was going through an important document when the door suddenly opened. Annabelle looked up wondering who had the guts to open the door when she has given an order against that. When Annabelle saw it was Harry she sighed.

"You told your PA not to let me in" Harry questioned as he walked closer to Annabelle a little bit angry.

"I didn't okay. I told her not to let anyone in, she probably mistook you as anyone. I'd cut off her bonus for this month to teach her a lesson" Annabelle said with a smile hopefully Harry's anger level will be lowered.

"You better. She has seen me here millions of times and she knows we're dating and yet she did that" Harry continued talking while Annabelle walked with him to the couch. "She's so dense not to read the writing on the wall. Let's forget about her, I missed you" Annabelle started before hugging him tightly.

"I missed you too. Are you free tonight" Harry said after breaking the hug.

"Let's attend a gala" Harry said not waiting for her reply.

"I need to introduce you to my friends from France" Harry continued while Annabelle never said a word.

"Here you go again Harry, introducing me to your friends. You know I don't like that show off shits you do" Annabelle sulked.

"I'm sorry but they are underestimating you, I mean you won the title of the most beautiful woman in the country so I can't let those brats bring you down" Annabelle just sighed, she couldn't resist Harry.

"Ok I'd go with you if that's what you want but first question" Annabelle showed him her finger which had a ring. "What's wrong?"Harry asked not understanding her point.

"We've been engaged for 2 months and we've not started planning our wedding are you trying to keep me as your fiance forever" Annabelle asked with an angry look.

"Okay please calm down babe, it's not like I don't want to marry you, it's just that.......... I'm scared"Harry explained making Annabelle scoff.

"Scared? Scared? Then why did you propose then" Annabelle was already angry so she stood up from the couch.

"Not that scared, I just don't know if I'd be the perfect husband and I don't want you to see my flaws. I don't know what to say but I still love you and I don't want you to leave me" Harry said with a sad expression.

"No honey I can't leave you" Annabelle assured as she cupped his face in her hands.

"I don't care about your flaws. Nobody is perfect we all try to be one so I'm not expecting a perfect husband either. We will definitely have our fights in between but I'd still love you despite knowing that" Annabelle said emotionally almost crying. Harry immediately hugged her so tight.

"I'm sorry for being a weakling" Harry sobbed Annabelle just chuckled while crying.

"It's okay honey"

"Miss, Miss, Miss" A voice snapped Annabelle back to the real world.

"Huh"

"You've been sitting here for about 5 minutes so I just want to know why you're here" an old man asked. "Ohh I'm sorry" Annabelle quickly stood up.

"Is this the yang residence" Annabelle asked just to be sure. "Yes it is" The old man replied as he pointed to a billboard which had "The Yang's" On it. "Ohh, erm I was directed to come here and my one month rent had been paid" Annabelle said awkwardly.

"Miss Annabelle? "He asked and she nodded her head. "Ohh please come in" the old man said as they both walked in.

"I love it" Annabelle commented after checking out the 2 bedroom flat and she was really impressed. It was like the condo she once lived in before buying an estate, the only difference is the size. The size of this entire house was the size of her bedroom so it was very small but then she didn't have a choice.

"Okay. Mr Harry already paid a month rent. I'd like to know how long you'd be staying here, a week rent is 50 dollars and for a month is 150 dollars for a month and if you're staying here for a year it'd be a million dollars" the old man explained.

"What, a million dollars I don't even have that amount of money" she exclaimed and the old man chuckled. "It's alright you can pay a month rent after this month."

Annabelle sighed as she sat in the couch "Okay there are house rules here. No loud music, no smoking in the house and the most important rule the gates will be closed by 9:30pm Any time later you'd sleep outside" the old man said and she sighed.

Immediately when the old man left Annabelle started unpacking her things quickly and after 2 hours she was done . She took a quick bath before she laid down on the bed "I'd have to look for a job" Annabelle muttered to herself because she knew all her certificate can't help her. Tears started falling from her eyes so she sat up.

"You can do this Annabelle, you have to make that bastard pay for what he did to you so don't cry" She scolded herself immediately she heard the doorbell.

Annabelle went to see who was at the door when she saw that it was the old man, Mr yang she sighed. "I bought pizza, be free with me okay" Annabelle nodded her head before collecting the box of pizza and the orange juice. "Thank you for this, I really appreciate" Annabelle said genuinely causing Mr yang to smile. "You're welcome dearest"Mr yang replied then left.

After Annabelle finished her food, she just stared at the wall with a blank expression before she knew it she slept off.

Harry's mansion....

Harry drove his Lamborghini into his gigantic house and he came down from his car restyling his hair with his fingers.

"Welcome back Young Master" His maids bowed which he didn't respond to their greetings.

Walking into his house he met his mother in the living room alongside a woman, he just walked past them.

"Did you suddenly lost your manners in the ocean?"His mother asked and Harry mentally rolled his eyes before walking back to his mother.

"What do you want as you can see I'm tired I need rest" Harry asked with his arms crossed. "This is Angela the only daughter of the Salvador family and she's here to see you" Harry's mother said in the most sweetest voice, immediately Angela stood up with her head bowed.

Despite the fact that Harry had record of being a player he still had millions of girls crushing on him and he could tell Angela was one of them.

"So? What if she's their only daughter, mom I'm tired" Harry scoffed and he started to walk away.

"I'm sorry Angela, I'm sure he didn't mean to say that he's just tired. How about you go to bed I'd talk to Harry he has no choice but to listen to me" Harry's mother pleaded while Angela watched his retreating figure.

"Are you sure he'd like me" Angela asked and Harry's mother nodded.

"I'm sure he likes you, he just gets cranky when he's angry." Harry's mother explained hopefully she'd believe.

"Okay then, can I pass the night here" Angela asked.

"Of course you don't need to ask. The maids will show you your room, remember you don't really have to leave this is also your home too" Angela was already feeling emotional. "Alright don't cry, Julie get her to a room" Harry's Mom ordered.

"Ma'am please follow me" Julie said politely with her head bowed as she showed her the way. Mrs Maya, Harry's Mom rolled her eyes and sighed as she began to walk to Harry's room. When she got there she just barged in "Geez mom did you loose your brain or something" Harry asked asked he quickly covered himself up as he was almost naked when she walked in.

"Are you crazy or something, what stupid stunt did you really pull back then?" Mrs Maya yelled.

"Mom I just ended things with Annabelle and two days later you're introducing me to a certain girl. I usually have a month off and what's this now" Harry yelled back.

Harry was so angry that his mother has turned him into a con man who dates girls strip them of their wealth and then leave, he never felt guilty for once not until Annabelle case. Harry felt like he shouldn't have done what he did to her, Annabelle didn't deserve it she just got caught in the crossfire.

"Don't tell me you feel guilty for her"Mrs Maya asked and Harry sighed.

"Mom let's stop this, you're just using me here"Harry said sadly.

"Using you, are you okay. Every time I remember what that scumbag did to me I get more angrier. Remember I told you I was a rich heiress and my parents had just died when they left everything for me. I was so crazily in love with him only for him to get me pregnant and leave me with nothing. I can remember the pain I felt while raising you in poverty " Mrs Maya stopped.

"But you met Mr Maya right he helped you, gave you all that you needed isn't that enough I don't think I can put up with this life anymore okay. I have a lot on my plate" Harry said then sighed.

"Just get out from my room " Harry said softly but she didn't budge. "I said out, now" He yelled this time around shocking her, so she quickly ran out.

"Very greedy woman" Harry muttered and his phone started ringing, Harry's countenance changed from a light expression to a dark one.

"What's wrong?" He asked the caller.

Immediately, "Boss we found the mole but he refused to talk" The voice said over the phone.

"Give me 30 minutes I'd be there but make sure he experiences hell before meeting the devil himself" Harry said coldly.

"Yes boss" immediately the call ended Harry smirked.

The next morning.......

The shrill, insistent beeping of Annabelle's limited edition phone cut through the silence of the room, jarring her awake.

Annabelle picked up her phone and saw that it was Harry.

"That son of a bitch why is he calling me?" she scoffed before leaving the phone letting it ring. The phone continued to ring for about 3 more times but Annabelle ignored it.

Just then a text came in, Annabelle picked up her phone to see the text.

"Arise and shine princess, it's time to go job hunting. Remember you have to pay bills and rent" she felt like shoving her phone into Harry's mouth.

Annabelle rifled through her closet, pushing aside designer dresses and couture suits until she came upon a plain black pantsuit. It was the least expensive item in her closet, but it would do the job. She pulled it from the hanger and slipped it on, shivering as the fabric brushed against her bare skin. She looked at herself in the mirror and frowned. Without the designer labels and expensive accessories, she looked like a shadow of her former self.

Annabelle slipped into her shoes and picked up her bag. She walked out of her bedroom, her footsteps heavy with the weight of her memories. It had been that way ever since she and Harry had broken.

Her thoughts turned to her parents and her sister, Leslie, who had died too young. She felt the familiar ache of loss, like a dull knife twisting in her heart. She tried to push the memories away, but they clung to her like cobwebs, haunting her with the ghosts of the past. She took a deep breath and forced herself to keep moving, one foot in front of the other.

Annabelle remembered how Leslie died just because they didn't have enough money for her surgery.

Annabelle was very disappointed after the whole country was against her after all she did. She was the one who single handedly created three oil refineries in the country so it'd help the economy, she built five schools and 1 hospital yet they all made her look like the bad guy. That was the only reason why she was crying and also Harry's betrayal too.

After all her family members died she vowed to be rich, after her hard work paid off she was one of the richest people only for love to bring her back to where she had started from which made her very angry.

"What's wrong child you've been cursing for about a minute" Mr Yang's voice snapped her back to life.

"I'm fine Mr yang" Annabelle assured her with a sweet smile.

"Ohh please don't be formal call me grandpa" Mr yang said with a genuine smile. "Alright Grandpa"

"What's the matter child" Mr yang asked and Annabelle sighed. "The thing is, I know you know who I used to be but now I'm forced to live like this" she sighed again, when she was announced bankrupt she cried and cried but now she knows tears can't solve her problem.

"I know child, but then I don't know why your boyfriend brought you here Instead of helping you out" Mr yang wondered.

Annabelle's bankruptcy wasn't linked to Harry but she knew it was all his plans, how can give him 50 percent of her properties then realizes he has a hold of another 30 percent behind her back that alone made her confirm. It was just like a joke when she found out most of her properties were already under his name, he gave her some documents to sign which she didn't read in the name of trust.

"We broke off our engagement, I guess he didn't love me enough" Annabelle muttered and Mr yang tapped her back gently.

"I feel your pain but then life goes on. I know you don't have much but then you have to find a job and I know about a vacancy for a waitress that's if you're interested" Mr Yang offered.

"I'm interested i can start today if they won't mind" Annabelle replied immediately, she didn't want to sulk at home. Annabelle might be looking soft on the outside but then she's a tough girl on the inside. Mr yang admired Annabelle so much she reminded him of his daughter who was in Italy.

"Okay I'd bring in the address and are you sure you can start today" Annabelle nodded her head vigorously.

"I have nothing doing anyway so I'd do that" Annabelle muttered earning a sigh from Mr Yang. "Okay I'd be back soon " Mr yang said then he stood up, immediately he left Annabelle sighed.

"You can do this Annabelle all you have to do is serve food and drinks with a smile on your face. You can do this" she cheered herself up.

Mr Yang handed her a card, "Hmm, Dylan's Restaurant shop sounds promising" Annabelle said with a smile.

"Alright just hail a cab, here take this" Mr Yang handed her some dollar notes.

"Grandpa it's too much for me to accept" she refused politely, he gave her dinner last night she didn't want to give the old man to pity her.

"Child just accept it, I know you need it. Just hail a cab from the gate. I'd be angry if you don't receive it" she had no choice but to accept it.

"Thank you for this I promise to return it back when I have" she said with a high pitched voice, causing Mr Yang to smile.

"Okay then child, go so you'd be able to start today" she quickly grabbed her purse and ran outside, in no time she found a cab then she gave him that address.

Annabelle entered the restaurant and immediately walked to the counter.

"How many I help you ma'am" The lady by the counter said politely. "I want to apply as a waitress" Annabelle said and she smiled.

"Okay one second" Annabelle looked at her name tag 'Yvonne'.

Yvonne was about to Dial the number on the telephone when a crashing sound was heard.

"That's the fifth plate today, it's definitely coming out for your paycheck" An angry voice was heard.

"Okay sir" Yvonne dropped the call.

"Follow me" Yvonne said and they started walking to his office.

"I really hope you get hired. You look friendly and I like you. Don't worry our boss is kind and generous too" Yvonne said enthusiastically.

"I'm Yvonne"

"I'm Annabelle" Annabelle introduced herself briefly.

"Don't worry about what you heard before, our manager is always angry. I'm glad the boss is around today if he wasn't you might not get a job " Yvonne sulked but cheered up immediately.

"Here we are, don't worry he's in a good mood" Yvonne said with a wink. Annabelle smoothed out her clothes and then arranged her hair with her fingers before clearing her throat. She knocked on the door "come in" a deep masculine voice welcomed her.

Annabelle walked in and was surprised when she saw who was on seat.

"Dylan"

Dylan was Annabelle's first crush in highschool, back in highschool days Annabelle had a huge crush on Dylan and immediately he found out Dylan made sure he cleared it up ever since they've been good friends. Annabelle was the one who helped Dylan when his business was going under.

Annabelle made sure he was back on his feet, she bought 3 other places for him to establish his business which he was really grateful for. He knew she wasn't showing off, she was just concerned about him.

When Dylan heard the news of her bankruptcy he was so worried about how she was going to feel after this.

"I'm sorry I haven't contacted you lately, it's just that I've been busy and you know Harry, he's a jealous guy. I don't want him to harm you and my engagement was also a prior factor too" she muttered with her head lowered, she didn't have time for her only friend because of work and her fiancee which made her feel bad.

"It's fine Belle. I'm just worried about you how have you been surviving" He asked and Annabelle sat down.

"I just have to be strong for myself, I just can't believe my 3 years of hard work going down the drain all because of that monster" Annabelle gritted clenching her fist.

"What do you mean" Dylan asked confused at her sudden behavior.