SPANISH GODDESS

CHAPTER 2: [ ELORA'S POV]

''Boss!'' I turned around '' the models are ready !'' Stella states, eyeing me wearily ''I'll be there in a few minutes , get them started so long ! '' Stella searches my eyes trying to find out something'' I'm on it !'' As she leaves , I sit down and place my hands over my face. I breathed in and out ''what can I help you with, Ivanna?'' I looked up '' I need a favor! '' her bottle green eyes bore into my cornflower blue eyes.

''Absolutely not ! we made a deal, I live my life successfully, away from the families dealings while you guys handle the family business!!'' She sighs and I huff '' I know , just this once I need your help - I wouldn't be asking you if mum and grandmother were here! '' I narrow my eyes ''where are they?'' ''his back! they trying to buy us time!'' My eyes widened a little ''his still after me , isn't he?'' ''we don't know what his after!'' I stand up and Ivanna comes closer ''just this once Elora-help me!'' I search her eyes trying to see what she's up to'' I just need you to be there by 6 pm , as soon as the deals signed , you can make it back in time for the fashion show, I wouldn't be asking if you weren't capable of helping! ''

I shook my head ''Ivanna you are more than capable to handle a mafia deal and your reputation speaks volumes!'' she places her hands on my shoulders. ''I know but I'm short on backup and you're the only one I can truly count on! '' I roll my eyes '' Fine I'll be there but before 7 I'm gone !'' she smiles ''I'm meeting Osvaldo Xandros !'' ''as in the owner of Santos city and beast of the mafia's?!'' she nods ''yes, that very him!''

I hated how involved I was in this mafia family ,but being a Marina was a great honor. I'm Elora Ana Marina- the youngest member of this family , 20 years old and at the age of 18 -my mother handed over her pride and joy-Marina Fashion and Modelling. I put in a lot of work and effort to get this business where it is now, late nights working instead of partying -sacrificing the remaining of my teenage years to become successful. As successful as I am now , you would probably think I'm happily taken by the opposite gender. Well, news flash, I'm very much single with the only history of a past 3-year-old disastrous relationship-the fame and lineage of mine got to my ex's head and he ended up cheating on me with someone I would never wish upon any of my enemies.

Back to reality , after checking the models - I got to my car, which was a Bugatti Chiron Noire matte black. ''Boss !'' I looked up and saw Stella ''if I'm not back by 7 , take charge, okay!'' ''be safe'' I smile and started the car, Stella was my assistant that did quite a lot for me, I kept her out of the Marina family dealings ,but some how she was well informed about the job by my mother.

I reached my apartment and got out. I ran up the stairs and unlocked the door- I briskly took off my clothing and ran to the shower. I quickly washed my hair and body and got out. It was nearly 5: 30 pm -I had to leave. I liked being early to family dealings. Just in case something went wrong , I would then be well prepared.