Mafia’s Doctor

Chapter 10: Rejection

Slowly opening my eyes, I was a method for producing with bright sunshine picking through the window. Suddenly I was very well aware of the position that I was in. My legs were intertwined with Marco’s, his arm was resting on my waist, and my back was on in his chest. He was nuzzling my neck, and with each breathing, shivers went down my back.

I know this may sound crazy, or maybe I am developing stock-home syndrome, but I am starting to feel something towards him. Marco steered, and if it was possible, he pulled me even closer to him. His soft snoring lulled me back to sleep.

Opening my eyes for the second time, I was met with cold bedsheets; sitting up and resting on the bed frame, I heard the showering running. After few minutes, Marco walked out with nothing but a towel wrapped dangerously low as he walks into his closet. In few minutes, he came out dressed in a dark blue, very expensive-looking suit. He walked into his vanity, where he applied some gel on his hit styling.

Once he was done, he turned to look at me and took a seat at the edge of the bed.

“Look about last night …” he said

“What happened was a mistake “ I looked at him, confused.

“The hug was a mistake” he stood up

“You are just a business deal I made with your father. To keep you safe. Once everything is back to normal, we will get divorced and go on our separate ways “ he walked out, shutting the door after him and leaving no room for me to talk.

I can’t say it didn’t hurt. I felt rejected. Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath to calm myself down. I can’t let him get to me. Of course, I was just a business deal to him. What did I expect? For him to fall in love with each other and run off to the sunset. He is a monster—a cold-hearted killer. Convincing myself, it was better this I got up and headed to the bathroom to take a long, hot shower.

~*~

“Leo, that’s not fair, “ Mari yelled from downstairs. Was Leo here? It’s been so long since I saw him.

“Not my fault you suck, “ Leo chuckled

“What are you two fighting about? “I laughed and took a seat on the armchair.

“Leo is cheating “ Mari yelled

“Am not “ Leo defend himself

“Not my fault you don’t know all the tricks” Leo smirked

“Whatever, “ Mari pouted and shot off the game. What are they playing anyway?

“Leo, how is your arm. I haven’t seen you for a while, “ I asked, turning to him

“Ahh, yes, I was needed in California. One of our clubs had an issue that needed to be taken care “ Leo continue as he took off his shirt for me to examine his wound

“I had a good friend who is a doctor check it. He also said that you had done a fantastic job on the stitches, “ Leo said proudly. I smiled at him as I looked over his wound.

“It’s healing correctly. I don’t see any infection” I said as he put his shirt back on.

“What should we do today? I am bored,” Mari whined.

“I don’t know you decided I am pretty much up for anything, “ I sighed

“Shopping?“Mari and I said at the same time, which caused us to laugh.

“Did Marco say it was ok to leave? “ Leo said, getting up? I looked at him, annoyed.

“We can go shopping whenever we want,“ I said, standing in front of him even though he towered over me.

“Yeah, we should be able to whatever we want, and we are going to “ Mari came to my defense.

“Let’s go “ we both walked out, grabbing our jackets on the way. Mari snatches the keys to Leos's car, which happens to be a black Range Rover. Once we got in the car. I let out a breath

“God, that was terrifying; I can’t believe we did that,” I gushed as she started the car.

“I know we are going to have so much fun; I am so sick and tired staying home all day; I need my freedom! “ she half yelled as she drove to the nearest mall.

We were blasting to some pop music, singing along, and being silly, when my phone started to ring. I quickly turned off the music.

“It’s Marco,” I said, looking at Mari, terrified.

“It went to voice mail,” I said as I got another call from him.

“I don’t care. I am not answering” I shut off my phone.

“Did something happen between you two?” Mari asked as we pulled up to the parking lot. At first, I didn’t want to say anything to her. But I ended up telling her everything, along with the conversation that we had in the morning.

“God! My brother is such an i***t, “ Mari said, disappointed

“I know!” I agreed with her as we got out and headed inside.

After walking around for three hours, I believe. I don’t know; I lost track of time. We walked out full of bags. Not only we had a successful shopping day, but we also manage to get our nails and hair done. It was much needed. Once we got something to eat, we decided to go back home. It was starting to get dark out.

The drive back home was quiet. I didn’t get any more calls from Marco throughout the day. But I had a feeling that we were going to be in trouble.

Parking the car and getting our bags, we walked inside. Somehow we both had anticipated what was about to come. After we closed the door and put our backs down. We were met with furious Marco.

“Where the f**k have you been “ he yelled at both of ha. His tie was undone, and he has shirt sleeves rolled up. His hair was a mess; you could tell that he ran his fingers through it.

“I believe I asked a f*****g question, “ he screamed at us. Leo and Nicky were also in the room. They were looking at us very disappointed.

“We went shopping, “ I answered quietly

“Shopping!” Marco was furious.

“Without a security?” He yelled

“It was my fault; I was the one who suggested, “ Mari said

“Mari, don’t even get me started on you” Marco pinched the bridge of his nose.

“Cazzo! Do you have any idea what could have f*****g happened to both of you “ he was now angrily passing

“Do you!” He stopped to yell

“Look, we are not kids anymore, and we needed some fresh air, “ I said, looking at the floor.

Silence. That’s what we heard—complete and utter Silence.

“You are both grounded. Go to your rooms” what? Grounded?

“Grounded?” I asked, confused, looking up at Marco.

“You can’t “ground” us! We are not kids” now I was getting irritated

“The Stopping acting like if, and I won’t ground you, “ he yelled at my face.

“Do you know the Russians are after you?” He roared. What!? I didn't know that. Why were they after me?

“Do you know what could have happened” he continued.

“Your selfish act could have gotten you and my sister in trouble, “ he yelled, banging on the table. Which made me and Mari jump in our place.

“I am sorry I didn’t think…” I tried to apologize

“Of course you didn’t,” he interrupted.

“Get out of here, “ he said, not looking at us.

We both walked past him and went up to the stair towards Mari’s room.

“Mari, I am sorry,” I whispered to Mari

“Hey, it’s not your fault” Mari rubbed my arm in support

“Remember I was the to suggest going shopping, “ she said, giving me a hug

"I am still sorry, he is right something terrible could have happened to us , to you" letting her go, I saw a maid carrying our bags. We each took our own bag and went on our separate ways.

After putting my clothes away, I took a quick shower and headed to bed. Around midnight I walk up to a commotion that was happening downstairs. Grabbing my robe, I opened the door to my room and walking out, seeing Mari outside as well

“What’s going on” she mumbled, rubbing the sleep off her eyes

“I don’t know, let’s go see” walking down the stairs, we heard a bunch of cursing and pacing

“What happened, “ I asked as we got closer

“It’s Marco, “ Leo said, panic evident in his voice.

“He's been shot,” Nicky said, coming in from the kitchen with a first aid kid.

“Is he ok how did it happen “ Mari panicked

Getting closer towards the couch, I saw passed out Marco with Ricky holding his side with some towel trying to stop the bleeding.

“Give me the kit and hot water!” I pulled my sleeves up and went to help to assess the situation.

Author Note: thank you so much for reading chapter 10. I apologize for the wait. I have already started on chapter 11. I will post it soon.