The art of seduction

Elena’s pov “Rule number one in the art of seduction, is to not fall for seductive tricks of another. Since the very first day you walked into this house I have been seducing you and you fell for every trick I have written down in my book.” He revealed looking directly into my eyes. “I should fail you as a trainee but I wouldn’t because in as much as you fell for my seductive tricks you are good at seducing and I will not take that from you.” He stood up and moved to the balcony. “You handled your target well and I hope that moving forward you will never fall for another seductive tricks. “From this moment onward you are now a full member of the family. An apartment is already in place for you and your mother to move into, your job fully starts in a week.” He stopped talking and looked at me like he was waiting for an answer from me but I have none to give. I scoffed as I cleared my throat. I know I am wrong to fall in love with not only my boss but my trainer. How on earth would I have thought that he was seducing me all along? He took me to Rome where he grew up, introduced me to his family and said a lot of things to me. How would I have thought they were all tricks? I don’t think I will ever let my guard down for anyone after all this that has happened,I gave him my virginity God I feel so stupid. “Do you hate me, Elena? Wow it’s the audacity for me, after all that has happened am I supposed to jump on you? “Yes” I said after a moment of silence had passed,with so much disgust in my response. I hate him with every fiber in my body. I just can’t believe I feel for all this. “Good, as you should” he had the audacity to smirk at me. He turned to leave when I summoned the courage to ask the question that has been in my mind all along “ what you said to me on the boat were there all part……. “Yes, there were all part of me seducing you. I never meant any of those things I said and with how every thing turned out, you felt for everything that came out of my mouth” he interrupted me. “What you said on the dinning was—” “—was also part of my seduction” he completed the statement for me. “Goodbye Elena” with that he was out of the room. Today is the day I meet the ruthless leader of the Italian mafia. I really don’t know how to feel or what to expect from the all mighty Enzo Santiago, I have known that name even before I joined the mafia. I grew up in Italy and his name is known all over Italy, the Santiago’s are feared in the whole of Italy. His name alone makes people crumble and shiver, he is known for his ruthlessness and brutality. There are a lot of rumors about his brutality but the one that scares me the most and I think that is also the most popular one is that he has the heads of everyone who has betrayed him in his room. I really hope those are just mere rumors and not true because I can’t stay or train with someone who sleeps in the same room with people’s skulls. The thought of him alone gives me goosebumps all over my body, I have tried my best to always be cool and confident where ever I go but at this moment I am so nervous because I don’t even know what I am up against. Well I know Enzo Santiago is who I am up against. My subconscious reminded me. I joined the Italian mafia a few years back and I have been undergoing training because they only accept the best of the best and that requires a lot of work and training. The last stage of my training is “The Art Of Seduction” and I am heading there right now. I groaned loudly when I heard my phone ring “you better be calling me for something important” I told my annoying best friend that is on the other side of the line. “Hello to you too b***h, what the hell crawled up your ass? She asked. Well i am supposed to be happy she brought me out of my scary thoughts and not transfer aggression on her. “Sorry I took out my frustration on you, I am heading to the airport” I apologized to her. “Oh my God I forgot it’s today, I really wish I was there so I could drop you off. You know you don’t have to do this”. Mia has also been in the Italian mafia since she was 10 years old. Unlike me, she is on a mission and that’s why she is not here to see me off. She has always wanted to do this since she was a child and she enjoys what she does until me. “I know, how are things over there” I asked. “Good, I just killed a man now these people are really getting on my nerves” “You know you didn’t have to tell me that right? you say it like it’s a normal thing to do God” sometimes I wonder how we are best friends, I know she is smiling right now. “Well enough about me, you know you can still pull out now right? From the tone I knew she was now in her serious mode. “You and I know I can’t and more over it pay’s really well and when i finish my training and join the family fully I will be giving a place to stay and a good pay that I don’t have to worry about anything and I will be free from my mama problems”. “Speaking of your mama how is she and I am surprised she is letting you go” “She is not speaking to me and I am happy” I told her. “Just the same way you are happy that you are going to live with the almighty, handsome mafia king. You know you are lucky when I trained for the art of seduction my teacher was a very old unattractive man but you will be getting all of Enzo, I wish i am you right now” I laughed at what she said. I can't imagine learning the art of seduction from a very old person, that’s disgusting. “You know i am only going there to train not f**k him right? I told her. “Whatever, just be careful you know he is not someone to mess with. I have to go now call me when you get there” “Am i not always? Alright love you” “I love you too” and she hung up. What if I mess up and he ends up killing me and putting my head in his room? But then again as a mafia leader he has killed a lot of people that means his room is filled with people’s heads ewww!! Growing up with my mum was stressful, we were never in one place, we were always on the road or will I say on the run. I didn’t grow up like other kids since we never stayed in one place. I had to stop schooling at a very young age and was home schooled by my mum. There was nothing we didn’t do to survive but that’s a talk for another day, I just want to be done with this training so I can join the family and go to college because I know I will be able to afford it then. It is funny how we're always running but somehow still end up coming back to Italy. I am heading to New York to meet Enzo, calling his name alone sends shivers all over my body that only shows the kind of authority he has even though he is not here. He stays in New York where some of his businesses are running, he has 5 star hotels and clubs around the world but I know that is just to cover the shady things he does or rather we do because I am part of the Italian mafia business. He is not only known for his looks and ruthlessness but also he is one of the youngest richest bachelor in New York, not much are known about him because he tries so much to live his life on a low and he keeps everything about him private, I heard he has two siblings but that has not be confirmed yet tho. I hate flying but I have no choice. I can't wait to land and get this over with. There is something that has been bothering me tho, why is Enzo the leader of the Italian mafia training me by himself?