Chapter Five

Arson POV

At the mention of my mother, my hand paused at the door knob, i knew Giovanni was messing with me, he was threatening me, but do i even have the ability to resist, what i want to find out so badly is his reason for approaching me, i don't believe its merely to screw me.

I sighed and slowly turned towards him, he wore his usual bemused smirk on his face, making me want to tear it apart, gosh, i so much hate him and that's a fact.

"What do you want from me exactly?" My eyes darted round the room as i questioned him warily, deep down i couldn't help but marvel at the marvelous decor of the room, it looked super cozy and comfortable, so much different than its occupant.

"You came here for the job interview, you think being feisty and cute would give you an upper hand?" Giovanni asked with a raised brow and i frowned.

"Am in this situation because of you, you blocked off all my sources of jobs after you made the manager fire me." I half screamed at him, with eyes filled with anger, not only did Giovanni not get angry, he even let out a delightful chuckle which surprised me, are all Mafia Boss this easy going, i don't buy it, this  was a mask, i couldn't let my guard down.

Giovanni eyes closed slightly as he leaned back to relax in the swivel chair at the middle of the room, his fingers tapping on the table beside him.

"Folks like you usually cry and tremble when they are in front of me, but you are just too confident, do you believe i won't take action against you?" The last part of the sentence was said with a menacing low voice making me winch.

"I..i..wasn...my.."

"Just shut up and come here." Giovanni shouted and signalled me to come to him, i didn't know how but my legs developed minds of its own and slowly walker towards him.

"That's more like it." He nodded satisfied before he drew me into his arms, his intoxicating scent filled my nose and instantly my face turned crimson red, i heard him chuckle beside my ears, i knew i shouldn't but i buried my head deeper into his arms.

That moment, the door was pushed open and my eyes widened instantly as my eyes met with the shocked ones of Jack, i shouted and jumped out in fright, standing so far away from Giovanni.

Jack eyes was filled with questioning look, his eyes scanning me from head to toe, i shrank back, gosh..my image is totally ruined because of this jerk, i snapped my head at him but met his sea blue eyes looking back at me with  hungry eyes, as if he wanted to eat me so badly,  the blush that had disappeared suddenly crept back to my face, i played with the hem of my shirt, obviously too shy to even think straight.

"Boss, this man also came with him, he isn't exactly qualified but we can make do." A voice suddenly spoke up behind Jack.

It was at this moment i noticed the extra presence in the room, my face turned more red, if i was to work here in the future, how would i cope, with my image ruined like this.

Fortunately, Giovanni didn't seem interested in interviewing us further, he waved his hands while saying casually.

"Lead them away, explain the basics to them, they are to resume immediately."

At his words, the man who i came to know as Charles led out of the room, he led us to the elevator and pressed the button for the last floor. On the way, Jack and i exchanged glances a few times but none of us uttered a word to each other, i was feeling rather awkward but Jack still held a surprised look on his face.

Charles led us to a second building, not too grand like the first but didn't fall behind in its lavish interior decorations, famous paintings from world renowned artists hunged on the walls like its just some cheap stuff.

We were led to a room in the second floor of the building, i noticed several other doors lined up in the hallway, though we encountered some few faces, i noticed they only glanced at us but didn't seem too intrigued, most of the men here were burly and huge, making me stand out so much, my small and fragile features a sharp contrast to the intimidating nature of the men, when we entered the room, Charles cleared his throat and began.

"The Boss personally selected you guys doesn't mean you would be treated differently, but all this would be addressed after you resume fully by tomorrow, you are to sleep here, so bear that in mind, a contract would be handed over to you on your way out, review and sign and submit it tomorrow morning."

His voice was hasty yet clear, i couldn't help but admire him deep down in my heart, after addressing us, he handed us each a suit and led us out again, this time directly to an under ground parking lot.

***

That very night, i visited my mum and brother in the hospital, the contract said once we were in, all phone calls were prohibited except absolutely necessary, and even at that, the call would be monitored, our work schedule was tight and we couldn't just leave just because we wanted to, it was as if am going to another country, away from them, but what matters is the advance payment offered and of course the high salary, the advance payment alone could settle my old debts with the hospital.

I walked into the Doctor's office after seeing my mum and brother, i told them i was going to another city for a job, i wouldn't be able to contact them any time soon, my mum was skeptical but she had to believe me.

"Doctor Matthew, how's my mum condition?"

"I was actually hoping to contact you Arson, I've contacted a donor and found a matching kidney, your mum surgery is scheduled to hold next week." Dr. Matthew who usually held a grim face wore a rare smile today, i was shocked.

"Wait, what? But...bu..but...the bills?"

"Giovanni Marino settled all bills and even ordered for your mum and brother to be moved to the top VIP room, Master Arson, what's your relationship with Giovanni?" The Doctor eyes were enthusiastic as he questioned hurriedly, making my head ache from all the info.

Why would Giovanni go this far for me? Why was he willing to solve my problems? Is it some way to buy loyalty from his underling, but technically i haven't even signed the contract. I sighed in resignation, whatever it is he wants, I've gone too deep to back out now.

***

The next morning, the latest edition of  a Lamborghini Aventador, showed up in front of my run down apartment, making my neighbors gasp in shock and surprise as they watched me get in the car, i sighed internally.

What on earth is Giovanni playing at, does he know my identity? That's very unlikely as I've already cut ties with my dad, then what is his intention of doing all this.