The mafia’s daughter

Chapter 3:Vvip

OPHELIA

I walked out of the hospital, the bright sunlight streaming down on me. Despite everything that had happened, I still marveled at the beauty of the city.

But then i remembered what the nurse at the reception had told me. A cold feeling spread through me as i realised i was in serious danger.

“He brought you here inside the rain”i remember what the nurse said

“What??”

“Ryan,don’t you know him??”

“Ryan??”I asked

“You don’t know Ryan??,you must be new here,you should be lucky you are still alive ,he’s a ruthless killer”

“What!!”I shouted “killer?”

“He’s a powerful mafia here, we were surprise when he brought you her we though you were his girlfriend,we had to take extra step in treating you ,the hospital was a war zone yesterday”the nurse shivers as she remembers the other night

Oh my God what have I gotten my self into

I had thought Ryan was a arrogant stranger who had saved her life, but now I knew he was a ruthless mafia member.

I quickly shuttered the thought from my mind,I needed to find a place or a job before the day runs out

I looked around and saw people moving to and fro to their various destinations.

I thought for a long time and started walking.Walking seemed like the best option, so i set off down the street, wondering where i should go. Everything looked unfamiliar, and i felt lost in a sea of strangers.I pulled my coat tighter around my self , feeling vulnerable and afraid.

Then, something caught my eye - a "Help Wanted" sign in the window of a cafe.It seemed like a good opportunity to pass up, so i entered,the place looked glamorous and expensive i gathered a lot of courage and went inside and approached the counter.

"Are you still hiring?" I asked the barista, who was busy making an espresso.

The barista turned to look at me, his eyebrows raised. "You looking for a job?"

I nodded. "I'm new in town and I need a place to work. I've got a little experience in customer service,but I know I can do it."she said hopefully

The barista considered for a moment, then smiled. "We could use some extra hands. Can you start right away?"

"Absolutely!" I said, a surge of relief rushing through me. I couldn't believe my luck.

"Great!" the barista said. "I'm Mario, by the way. Why don't you follow me into the back, and we'll get you set up with a uniform and a schedule."

I followed Mario into the kitchen, my heart pounding with anticipation. This was a new start, a chance to turn my life around. I couldn't wait to get started.

In the kitchen, Mario handed me a clean apron and showed me the ropes.

"We're pretty busy on the weekends, so you'll be learning on the job," he said.

"But don't worry, There are assistant here to help you out. Can you start by washing the dishes? Then we'll move on to some more work before we open for the day."

I nodded, and he showed me where to find the gloves and aprons, and how to operate the dishwasher.

Then he left me to it, and I immediately got to work. The warm water and suds were soothing, and I felt a sense of calm as I continued.

It was as if it was planned. Three other girls walked in, and I turned to see them all wearing the cafe's polo shirt.

I must have come in very early.

"Good morning," I greeted them, continuing with the dishes. Only one of them responded.

She came over to my side and started helping me, rinsing and drying the dishes.

"Good morning," she said. "My name's Skyla. What's your name?"

“Ophelia”

“Ophelia,that quite a unique name”she said

As we worked side by side, Skyla struck up another conversation.

“Are you new in town?” She asked “you are really bad in doing the dishes”

"Actually this is my first time doing the dish,and yes,am new in town " I whisper, handing her a plate.

"Wow, first time !”she exclaimed “your family must be rich,so what are u doing working in a cafe” she said. "How'd you hear about this job?"

"I was just looking for something new, and this seemed like a good opportunity, I just wanted to start a new life " I said. "What about you? How long have you been here?"

"I've been working here for about six months," she said. "It's a pretty great work ,don’t worry I’d teach you“she said as she took the sponge from my hand exchange position from me and started doing the dish

“Thanks”I laugh,I noticed the other two girl where busy retouching their make up.

“What are there doing” I asked even though I can clearly see they are doing their makeup.

Skyla turned and give a quick glance at them

“Don’t mind them,they always do this,actually they are trying to impress our vvip” skylar whisper

“Vvip?”I asked

“Yes they are our most important customer,they should be here anytime soon,they are always the first customer”

I looked at them and laugh at their stupidity,trying to impress a guy

“Who are the vvip anyways are they that fine” I asked

“They are the hottest but most dangerous men on New Orleans you don’t want to be involved with them especially Ry….”she was interrupted when Mr Mario quickly rushed in

“They are here”he said and ran out,the two girls quickly rushed out too.

I was confused,sykla quickly pull off her glove and I did too as I rushed out with her.

I saw them in a line waiting outside the cafe, their heads bowed. I quickly joined Skyla, who was standing beside me.

"Who are they?" I asked.

"The VIPs," she whispered. "You don't want to get on their bad side."

I was about to ask her more, but then a sleek black car pulled up in front of the cafe. The men straightened up as the car door opened, and out stepped a group of men dressed in expensive suit stepped out.

As the men stepped out of the car, I noticed that they were all tall and imposing, with hard, angular features. They looked dangerous and unapproachable, and I felt a chill run down my spine.

I tried to get a glimpse of their faces, they looked dangerous and unapproachable and I felt chill run down my spine.Trying to bow my head again my eye met a familiar face.

Ryan!!

The man who had brought me to the hospital.

A mafia I don’t want to encounter again.

My heart started racing and immediately he fixed his gaze on me

“You” I heard his voice.