Inka's Point of View
"So what did you get?"
I groan as I opened my eyes. The first thing I felt was the massive headache then the muscle pain.
I rubbed my eyes and looked around. Where am I? This is not Read's bedroom.
"You're awake."
I looked up and saw Read entering the room. He was wearing some maroon long sleeves and black slacks.
The dragon is looking through my soul.
"What happened?" I asked him as he took a seat at the edge of the bed.
"I found you unconscious outside of my brother's room."
His brother's room.
A sudden flashback crash at my head. I remember now.
I remembered how I heard the noises, the groans, the gunshot, Read's brother, the guy, the blood.
The guy.
"Oh my gosh! Read! T-There was a guy a-and he-- oh my gosh!"
I was hysterical. I can remember how he laughs, I can still hear it. It was imprinted on my mind, like a broken record that keeps on going and nothing can stop it.
"Shh. It's okay, everything is okay now. Don't cry."
Cry? I am crying?
I felt how Read's arms snaked unto my body and hugged me tightly. He was caressing my head and whispering sweet things to me.
"Your safe, baby. Your safe with me." He whispered.
I closed my eyes and welcome the warmth and comfort of Read's arms.
It was too much.
"I'm so sorry Read." I whispered and buried myself to his neck
"For what?" He asked
"I should have called you when I felt something wrong. I should have done something to stop him from killing your brother."
His hug tightens as he pushed me more towards himself.
"No, baby. It's okay, you shouldn't have even gone out of the room but going to Ian's room was already brave enough. I just wish that you hadn't seen that." He kissed the top of my head.
Tears were still rolling unto my cheeks but I calmed down.
He's not mad.
How about Ian? Why did someone kill him anyway? Should I ask him?
No. He's in pain, vulnerable and angry. He doesn't need such questions today.
I calmed down and wiped my tears, He looked at me and smiled a little.
"Thanks"
"It's okay, come. You need to eat since its already lunchtime."
I nodded and hopped out of the bed, he offered his hand which I gladly took and we both went out of his bedroom.
"We also need to talk about some matters after you eat, would that be fine to you?" He asked concern was clearly evident in his voice.
I smiled and nodded. Anything would be fine as long as he is with me. I don't want to be alone at this kind of time.
"Where are we anyway?" I asked as we go down the stairs.
"At my penthouse."
I nodded as I tighten my hold unto him. When we reach the last step, I saw the living room and the kitchen.
We were about to enter the kitchen when the doorbell rang, I looked at him as fear slowly crept unto my system.
"Are you expecting someone?" I asked
He shook his head and slightly pushed me behind him. He took a gun inside a drawer and move slowly at the door.
"Drop the weapon, Read. It's me Wayne!"
And because of that, Read dropped his gun and opened the door. The man walked in, looking fine as hell.
He was wearing a black turtleneck long sleeves and faded jeans.
He saw me standing at the stairway and looked at me confused.
"You're Inka, right?" He asked
"Uhh. Yes, and you are?"
He smiled and walked towards me, he held my hand and kissed it as he winked at me.
"The Gentleman, Wayne. You can call me yours though." He said and smiled at me.
The audacity! I mentally rolled my eyes as he let my hands go.
"But seriously Read, What is this?" He asked and turned to Read.
Read sighed heavily and shook his head.
"Why are you here?" Read asked
"Well, I heard what happened," Wayne answered. He jumped to the couch and sit like he owns the whole place.
"Let's go to my office. Inka, your food is at the table already. We'll be right back."
I nodded to Read and went to the kitchen.
I saw the set of foods at the table and just by the sight of it made me hungry. I grabbed a plate and ate some of the foods.
**
Read's Point of View
"So you called me?" Wayne asked as I closed the door of my office.
I sat at my swivel chair as he takes a sit in front of me.
"I need to talk to you about the empire." I started
"Your empire is falling apart, Read."
I heaved a sigh. Whoever planned the attack last night was a genius. The moment I stepped inside my main house, they bombed my headquarters including 65% of my people.
"I know," I answered
"You really need to plan everything out. When will you hold your brother's funeral?"
"Next week. I still need to investigate the scene in his room, I might get something that will lead to his killer."
Silence fell between us. Some of my men saw a lot of hidden cameras at my main house so I ordered them to clean it and to investigate here later.
"Does Inka know who you really are?" Wayne suddenly asked.
I shook my head and sighed.
"She doesn't need to," I told him, he eyed me suspiciously.
"This is the first time you ever kept a woman nor brought it at your penthouse. She's someone you want to treasure, am I right?"
I just looked at him coldly as he chuckled.
"So what do you want me to do now, Read?"
"I need men, I'm going to rebuild a new empire. It will be stronger and bigger."
I told him about my plans and other necessary things. If I'm going to war I'll be needing a lot of warriors. Stronger than my older ones and braver.
"And what would you call of this new empire of yours?"
I leaned back at my chair and smirked.
A name is important in everything. It gives you the idea and impression of who or what is this certain thing.
"The Dragon's Empire"
A Dragon is a complex symbol. It signifies Strength, Power, Wisdom, Hidden Knowledge, and Evilness. The eye of the Dragon signifies Threats and choosing between Good and Evil.
This time, my empire will be unstoppable. I will rule the whole Mafia World as I avenge the death of my brother.
"We could form an alliance between the other strongest empire and clans," Wayne suggested.
"You know anyone that would agree to form an alliance between us?" I asked. He nodded and took out some two cards from his pocket.
"The Prodigy, Andrew Lee and The Mysterious Alpha, Joshua Diong."
Somewhere in the city of new jersey, a group of men where busy shipping some weapons and drugs."Sir, the shipments had been completed." His Second in Command said at his phone."Well done, how about our other objectives?" A voice so deep answered."We already burned his headquarters, Sir. His brother is already dead and some of his men are quitting out."A dark laugh was heard until the line went out.**Inka's Point of ViewI heaved a sigh for the ninth time as I arrange some of my paperwork. I looked at my phone and there was still no notifications, no messages, not even some missed calls.Read had been busy this past few days, our last encounter was when I was at his penthouse. Though he didn't tell me anything, I saw how determined he was when Wayne left.After that day, he dropped me off at my condo unit, bid goodbye then left.I don't even know why I'm being clingy towards him. I shook my head and focused back at my work. Maybe, I need to let out some steam since it had been a r
Inka's Point of View"Are you sure that you are okay?" Read asked for the hundred times, I rolled my eyes and laugh at him."Yes, Read. I am. Quit asking okay, I'll tell you when I feel something is wrong." I assured himHe nodded and continued driving. I leaned back at my seat and looked outside.Berserker? I wonder what that means.*Flashback*"What are you doing here, Andrew?" Read asked as he was eyeing Andrew like he did something wrong."Am I not allowed here?"Read didn't answer him, he just stared at him like he is reading him. His jaw clenched, fist tighten."No. Anyway we should get going, I'll see you at our headquarters." Read said and looked at him one last time before dragging me out of the parking lot.I looked back at Andrew and saw him smirked at our way then he turned his back and walked away.*End of Flashback*I took my phone out of my bag and opened my online dictionary. I typed 'Berserker' and a lot of meanings appeared but there is one thing that caught my attent
Inka's Point of ViewI looked around Read's Penthouse to find something that will lead me to know who Read is. I mean he is one of the billionaire in this country but I think there is more than just him being a famous rich guy.I opened a door and found out it was his office, looking around I observed that there are no cameras in here.I guess it is hidden. Knowing Read, he wouldn't just let his office off guard specially that this place have some important files and documents.I walked inside and tried to figure out what to do first. I acted like I was just looking around so that I wouldn't be caught sneaking in the camera.Okay, Inka think. Would you actually risk yourself and look around for some files in his table or get out of this room and just give up?I heaved a sigh and stretch my arms. Okay! Time to dig up some information.I started looking at his table, I found some documents about a certain company called Choi Enterprises. Oh, I guess this is the documents of his company.
Inka's Point of ViewWhat's with all of these guys and their nicknames. Like seriously! Prodigy? Alpha? Gentleman? Berserker?Maybe they have some group? A pop star group?"What's with the nickname? I heard Read was called the Berserker." I said as I chopped some onions and garlic."You don't know?" Joshua said as he took the last bite of his apple"Know what?" I asked and looked at him.He was just looking at me intently, like reading me. His eyes showed confusion then it became cold as he smiled a little."Its what we are called on our group of friends." He answered and nodded. He was like convincing himself more than me."Are you sure? Cause your face shows it doesn't." I commented and raised a brow at him.He just chuckled and shrugged his shoulders before turning his back and went to the living room."If you want to know something goes ask Read. He knows more than I do." He said and sat at the couch.He's right. I wouldn't even be in this situation if Read didn't take me out of my
Inka's Point of ViewI saw how his eyes flashed showing some glimpses of his emotions. Shock, confused, then pain after that it came back to his own dull and lifeless eyes."Where did you heard that?" He askedI sat up and looked at him."I heard it from Andrew, he called you that," I answered himHe sat back up and leaned back at the headboard, he heaved a sigh and just looked straight."Its a name with a dark story." He started"Can I know the story?"He glanced at me then looked straight ahead. He started talking, telling me the story as his eyes looked foggy. Like he was having his own flashback as he tell me every detail of that certain name."F-Father! I can't!" the little boy yelled to his father who was standing behind him.The boy was holding a sword, a perfect sword made for him to kill. To inherit the throne of his beloved father.His father went down to his level, gripping his both shoulders while looking at his eyes."Look straight into my eye, Read." His father whispered
Inka's Point of ViewI woke up with a feeling of a heavy thing on my waist. I groaned and opened my eyes.The sun shined through the window blinds, I heard a soft snore behind me and an arm wrapped around my waist.I turned around and saw Read's peaceful face. His hair was messy but besides that, everything about him screams perfection. I remembered what he said last night, I don't know if it was a dream or what but the feeling was beyond words. I smiled and kissed his cheeks. I carefully slipped out of his grip and hopped out of the bed, went to the bathroom to do some morning routines then went to his kitchen.I saw the dinner I made last night untouched so I reheated it at the microwave as I make some coffee. I wonder if he likes strong or creamy ones?When the food was ready, I fixed the table and prepared everything then went back up to his bedroom. I saw him still asleep and that's when I realized that he was topless.The blanket went down showing his perfect sculpted upper body
Inka's Point of ViewHours had passed, I buried myself in my paperwork. I didn't even go out to grab some lunch, just drank some coffee, and went on reading and signing.I didn't receive any calls nor text from Read too. I guess he was really busy as a billionaire and a mafia king.I had a lot of meetings coming up after lunch so I just fixed and wrapped everything that I had finished and organized those that still need some rereading. A knock interrupted my thoughts, I looked up and saw my secretary walking in."Ma'am you have a meeting with the supervisors in 30 minutes." He reminded and I nodded.I quickly took my bag and had some retouch before going out. My secretary followed me on my back and we went inside the audio-visual room.There stood my most trusted people around the globe. I know, I'm not just any ordinary millionaire too."So what're the details?" Nova asked as drank from my wine.The bloody red color of the drink was swirling around my glass, I raised my glass through
Inka's Point of View"You okay?" I heard Read asked as we entered his car, I shook my head, and he closed the door. He ran to the other side and went in, buckling his seatbelt. "You've been so quiet, I know there's something wrong here." He added while starting the engine."Nah, just a little dizzy from drinking," I answered yet he was not convinced.He looked at me intently, raising his thick brow."Fine!" I grunted and leaned back at the seat."What is it?" He asked once again and I heaved a sigh."Well while I was in the bar, I met Andrew--""You drank with him?!" He suddenly exclaimed that taken me by surprise."What? No! Let me finish first!" I yelled back at him, he f*cking rolled his eyes at me. Dang this man!"I met Andrew and Josh, okay! I didn't know they were there, I was with Nova and-- oh f*ck!" I exclaimed and went to search for my bag."What? What?!""I forgot to tell Nova that I left!"Dang! She's going to kill me! I took my phone out and immediately dialed Nova's numb