Chapter 5

Estella’s pov

It’s been two days since my encounter with Arman and he had fulfilled his promise with his presence at breakfast today..I had just gotten back from attending to Esmeralda and was packing some fruit salad for Alda.I was surprised to see her keeping her mum company ,my opinion,she didn’t have a close relationship with either of her parents.

Only if she knew I would die to have a full family like hers.I finished prepping the salad and headed back to Esmeralda’s room when I caught sight of Arman having breakfast alone in the dining room.

He seemed to be much of a loner .

The voice in my head screamed at me to walk away but I saw myself walking into the dining room.

He looked up from his food and his face lit up when he saw me.

Did my presence make him happy?

I doubted ..maybe he just liked catching off end.

“Good morning”

“Good Morning Estella.So we meet again”

“I hope you’re enjoying your meal”

What was I even saying?I wasn’t meant to be here caring about what he liked.

“Yes of course .I love good food and as you can see I’m almost done”

He wasn’t wrong.His plate was almost cleared but I didn’t think he liked the pan grilled tomatoes.

I smiled at the thought of it and nodded.

He looked at the bowl of fruit salad I held and asked”What’s that?”

“Fruit salad for Alda.She doesn’t feel like eating breakfast “

He scoffed “Typical Alda”

“Well I should be going”I said and moved to leave but stopped in my tracks to see Simon lingering by the doorway.He held a bottle of ginger ale and held an expression of confusion.He looked at me and then Arman before walking past me to take a seat.

“Hey bro”Arman called as they shook hands .I turned to see them staring back at me and then I realized they needed some private time and so I fled.

💥Arman’s pov

I watched her leave noticing also that I wasn’t the only one watching.In fact I had noticed that Simon had given her a longing look before walking past her to take a seat.

I hated the squishy sound her apron made while she walked and I couldn’t help but notice her curves even in the well cooperate chef attire.It made me hard thinking about it.I pictured pulling her hair backwards,hitting her from behind while I kissed all over her olive skin.

Damn!now I had to text Sasha ,my usual fling .The bulge between my legs wasn’t helping matters with the fact that Simon wanted to talk about business right now.

“Dad called.He won’t be coming back this weekend.I think there was a bust at the warehouse?”

Now that took my mind off Estella for a minute.

This was bad news.We both know what it meant .

Father had only used the winery to cover up for the main source of our family’s money.

Long Island was known for good wineries and so it was a good coverup.

Father had always been cautious with his operations and usually paid off the feds to have a smooth operation leading to my surprise about the bust.

“You think someone snitched on us?”

“I feel so.The route we took was blocked this time and we had to fall back to the warehouse to see that it had been raided during the few hours we spent on road..Father was mad but then you know he’s a man of little word and more actions”

“Relax.bro.You’re doing a good job already”I said sensing the hurt in his voice .

Simon had been nothing but present while I was absent before now.

To my knowledge ,he was a good underboss and made sure the operations were successful leading to him being away from home most times .

I tried not to think of my reason of leaving at first

Secrets were meant to be secrets forever even from yourself

“So what do we do next?”I asked

“We lay low.Father thinks it’s best if he stays away from home for the main time but the. we got more drugs to deliver so I have to be back at the warehouse by nighttime “

“It’s chill.I’d join you so we could meet the team and give them an orientation.Then we find who dared to snitch on us”I concurred.