Caught in The Mafia’s Web

Chapter 4

Aurora’s POV

Waking up from a deep slumber, the bright rays of sunlight piercing through the curtains as I am welcomed into a new environment. The white ceiling and the gold chandelier hanging above were an indication of a luxurious style as my realization gently set in.

“I have been kidnapped!” Flashes of my last session with Greg didn't end well. All I could remember was a man in the police uniform covered in blood.

Getting up from the king-sized bed, there was a striking pain in my head as I winced in pain. I slowly made my way out of the room with my hand on my head. I am met with a lengthy hallway with several rooms facing each other.

As I walked down the hallway, I could hear voices coming from the far end of the hallway and I navigated my direction toward the loud voices. I needed answers and I needed them now.

“You really haven't changed a bit, Raymond.” The unsettling familiar voice of Greg peered through the door and stopped me in my tracks as loud laughter emanated from the room.

“You definitely needed that time off Boss; looks like it has done you good.” The stranger who presumably was Raymond, responded.

I peeped through the slight opening and realized it was truly Greg and his gang conversing. I caught sight of Maxen on the phone while the rest of the gang engaged in a conversation.

“Boss, we have a threatening situation at hand, how do we solve this issue?” one of the members spoke up.

“If Maxen wasn't there to protect that young lady, she would be dead meat now.” I gasped in fear as I certainly knew who he was referring to.

I took a step backward, my hand to my mouth but my back suddenly frictioned against a wall. When I turned around, I realized my back wasn't against a wall but a tall, hugely built man whose features were similar to that of Maxen.

“Trying to sneak around?” He questioned with a smirk plastered across his face and grabbed me firmly, yanking me towards the room. “Caught her eavesdropping.”

Greg approached me with a sly smirk dancing across his lips as the rest of the crew watched silently. “Glad to see you are awake and well. I was beginning to worry that the blow was too much for your fragile head.”He stated with no iota of compassion.

“Why am I here?” I asked sharply.

“I figured I wouldn't want to miss seeing someone as daring and fascinating as you, so I thought to myself why not just take her along with me.” He noted, accompanied by a casual shrug.

“What? Are you out of your mind? So, I'm supposed to be your prisoner now? Heck no, you cannot keep me here!” I exclaimed, clomping my feet on the floor.

“Damn! She’s a feisty one.” One of the gang members commented and I turned my gaze to him, greeting him with a hard stare.

“Oh, I’m feisty? Wait until I have you all arrested. You better keep your mouth shut and open it only when you have something reasonable to say.” There was an overwhelming silence in the air momentarily which was followed by an outburst of laughter.

“What is funny?” I asked, my body fuming with rage, the sound of Greg laughing triggered me the most, all I wanted to do at this point was drive a steak knife through his heart while watching him bleed out. Only the thought of it was satisfactorily comforting.

“Boss, I think you should have a word with her,” Maxen was the only one who seemed to be in his right senses, the rest of the gang were absolute knot jobs.

“Come, let’s take a walk.” Greg proposed, taking my hands in his and we exited the room, walking along the hallway till we got to the patio, which offered me a beautiful and exquisite view of the city.

“Are you now going to answer my question?” I asked.

He took a deep breath. “This is Venice in Italy. I was born and raised here. I come here occasionally to forget about the world and hide away.” I looked through the patio in awe admiring the architectural design of some tall buildings in the city.

“Why am I here, Greg?” I questioned.

“You are beautiful and smart, I have a good use for you. You are going to be perfect for the execution of my plan.”

My eyes widen in shock as I focus my gaze on him.” What plans are you talking about?” I asked, but before he could answer we were interrupted by the door.

“Daddy, Daddy. I miss you.” The girl says, holding tightly onto Greg’s neck as he engulfs her in a warm and squishy hug.

I was surprised to see that he had a daughter. The similarities between Greg and his little girl were clear, she had the same curly brown hair and turquoise blue eyes.

“Don’t worry baby girl, I will be with you all summer and I am not leaving anytime soon.” He assured her.

I had a real soft spot for children and seeing the smile on this little girl's face charmed me almost too easily. It was then I realized that even monsters could have a fondness for their kids.

“Daddy, is this my new Mummy?” She asked in the most adorable way I had ever encountered and for some reason I wanted the answer to be yes just for that moment as I flung my face elsewhere but my cheeks flushed red.

“No, baby girl, but you'll be seeing her often and I'm sure you'll like her,” Greg replied calmly, the way he was with her melted my heart.

She stretched her hand towards me and gestured for me to take her, I couldn't resist her cute little charm as Greg handed her over to me, I could feel a sugar rush in my body. She was gorgeous. Her outstanding features made her look more like a princess.

“What is your name?” she asked.

“Just call me Aurora, cute little one; and what do I call you?” I asked.

“Bianca,” she says exposing her gap tooth which made her even more beautiful.

“Well, safe to say she likes you.” Greg expressed.

I was about to respond when the door blared open, revealing an angry woman with a brick in her hand.

“Stronzo!” She screamed and ran towards Greg aiming at him with the brick in her hand.

Greg pushed me to take his place while hiding behind me using me as his shield.

“It wasn't intentional Madre, it’s just how this work goes and you know how it gets.” He explains.

I watched as I was now face to face with the mother of the most wanted and notorious Mafia lord who had now stopped trying to hit Greg as she noticed my presence.