The Mafia King's Hidden Heir

An email was sent to my phone. The phone, as expected buzzed to notify me. I clicked it, opening the message and read: |Dear Miss Hales, We are glad to announce to you that you have been promoted to the position of the Senior Corporate Manager and we at the Carter & Co Industries congratulate you on your success. By: The Apex Management of Carter & Co Industries. Signed. My heart lept to my throat as I read the message. I couldn't believe it. I had just been promoted to the position that I worked tirelessly for. I couldn't hear this alone. I had to share it with my boyfriend, Eric who was also the future heir, as his father was the owner of the company. It has been our dream to run the company together. I picked up my phone and dialled his number. It rang for ten seconds,then switched off. "What happened ? "I tried again, but it yielded the same result. " I'll just text him since his line wasn't going through. '' | Hey Babe, I am texting you 'cause your line isn't going through at the moment. Actually, I got a surprise for you. I'll come to your place this evening. Love you ! | At exactly 7:00pm, I was at his place with fast food I had ordered while in the office. I opened the front door quietly in order to surprise him. Tiptoeing to the bedroom door, I heard laughter coming from inside. I became confused. " Who's in there with him ? But he told me he wasn't coming to work because he felt sick this morning. '' I began to doubt if he was truly sick. " Wait ? What if it's the television ? Gosh ! I'm so dumb. I didn't think of that . So, back to the surprise. " I muttered. I turned the handle and what I saw made my heart stop. Eric was on the bed with my step-sister, Riana and they were kissing passionately. In a way that he had never done to me before. Everything I had ordered fell on the floor and poured away. The both of them were startled by the sound and my presence. Riana let out a sigh. "Baby, she's here.'' What ? Baby ? My head spun around and I felt like throwing up at the sound of her voice. '' Eric, what's going on here ? " I muttered, hoping and praying within me that this was a dream. No response. Nothing. Anger surged within me as I stood there, waiting for a reply. " Fine. Since you won't answer that question, get prepared to answer this set of questions. How long has this been going on ? '' Eric stood up and ran his fingers through his hair in a way that showed annoyance than guilt. " Seriously ? Fine. We've been dating for the past six months. Started last year. '' Hot tears stung at the edge of my eyes but I refused to let it out. I didn't want them to see me cry. " So, our relationship means nothing to you ? " He shrugged. " I actually had eyes for your sister. I just used you to get to her. '' Riana chirped in. " Besides, we are adults. Getting what we want shouldn't be a problem, right baby ? " I laughed bitterly. " Well, I am not that surprised cause you've always had eyes on everything I owned ever since my father married your mother. " Eric cleared his throat. " What are you even doing here ? " '' Actually, I came here to tell you about my new promotion at work and to celebrate. But since you already have someone keeping you busy, I don't really need to interfere. What I believe is that I will find someone who truly deserves and appreciate me. '' A wry smile appeared on his face. " You mean as Senior Corporate Manager ? '' " Yes. '' I raised my head in a proud way. '' And I'm glad I got the position by my own power. " I wanted them to know that I could move on,even in their presence. " They didn't tell you, did they ? Such a pity. Actually, the position wasn't meant to last in your name. You... were like a substitute, yeah. The former SCM suddenly dropped her resignation letter out of the blue and we needed someone to fill in for the time being. I was thinking about your sister taking the position and we, hosting a grand celebration in which I was gonna announce her as my girlfriend but since you are already aware, don't bother stepping your foot in that company again. " My mind raced as I listened to the only person I trusted talk about his plan to pull me down. I couldn't let him. I won't let another person take credit for my work. " It's not possible. It was signed. '' " In whose name ? " " By the apex Management of Carter & Co Industries." He clicked his tongue against his mouth. '' See, that's the problem. It wasn't signed in my name or my father's. Means it isn't lasting for a long time. '' No. This can't be happening. " Eric, you can't do this to me .'' He shrugged. " Sorry. That's just how life works. '' Riana stood up up from the bed and touched his arm softly. '' Baby, let's not be to harsh on her. After all, you did her a favour by dating her. " I ran out of there before I would pass out there. Every thing felt like a dream. I opened my phone and dialled the number of the only person I trusted now, Maya . " Hey baby girl, how're you doing ? " I broke down upon hearing her voice and told her everything. " That bastard ! '' she cursed, " You know what ? I am not really... I'm on the road, so meet me at the Red Velvet bar across the road. '' When I walked in, she stood up and hugged me instantly. " Gosh ! You look like hell ! But you know what, tonight you drink, I follow. '' I looked up in surprise. " But I don't... "Waiter, bring a Tequila beer and two cups. Look girl, people drink for different reasons. Yours is to wash that gothy feeling. '' The alcohol burned down my throat. Just a cup, I reminded myself but I drank a whole bottle. Everywhere became blurry and I managed to see Maya heading to the counter. I stood up, taking wobbly steps, left the bar and entered what looked like a room. I walked slowly as there was a room slightly ajar. I went in only to see someone at the window. He had the figure of Eric, but I didn't care. I threw myself to him and cried. We both fell on the bed and the alcohol intensified as heat filled my thighs. I passed out, unable to remember anything.