Once upon a time, I guess that is how they start a nice fairytale or some romance story.
My father never missed the chance to tell me about his love story when I was a child. From his story, it was clear that he loved my mum so much and dad pampered me a lot.
Twenty-seven years ago, at a nice and lovely coffee shop, the weather was beautiful and bright, two souls from parallel worlds met, my mum and my dad.
My dad was the dreaded Mafia boss, commanded respect from everyone, including from rich families and politicians, everyone was scared of him. At his sight, everyone trembles and bows.
However, on that faithful day, the dreaded Mafia boss met the prettiest woman on Earth.
Dad was enjoying a nice cup of coffee when mum walked in to order some coffee. Mum paid for the coffee she ordered for and left. The guy at the counter noticed a purse lying on the counter and realized it belonged to mum. He tried to go after mum when dad stopped him from doing so. Dad paid for the coffee he had and left to find my. He was a bit late as mum already left in a cab. Dad opened her purse and saw took out a card, which was her office card. He decided to contact her.
Dad got home had finished up with what he was doing and decided to relax with a nice glass of red wine and a nice music at the background. While relaxing, mum’s picture played in his mind and dad didn’t realize he was smiling. He recalled that he was to contact mum. He quickly got off from his seat and searched for the purse as he couldn’t recall where he placed it. Finally, he found her purse and searched through it and saw her contact card and quickly dialed the number. No response the first call, he redialed it and finally someone picked up. Dad could barely speak as he became dumbstruck as the voice on the phone melted his cold Marian heart. The hello from mum went on until she got the up and hung up. Dad realizing his foolishness dialed back mum’s number again. Luckily she picked and he was the first to say hello. Dad apologize to mum and informed her about the purse she left behind at the café. They decided to meet up at the café.
The next day, dad got ready and left for the café. He was the first to arrive. He waited patiently for mum, so unlike dad. Not long, mum walked in, looking so gorgeous in the Navy blue gown and black jacket she wore. Dad was totally smitten by mum’s beauty. He could barely take his eyes off from her. They introduced themselves and dad handed over the purse to mum . Mum was grateful to him and requested to pay for the coffee they had. Dad declined and paid for it. Dad insisted that they should meet and asked mum to see it as a way of repaying his kind gesture. Mum agreed and they bid goodbye.
Dad has fallen head heels over mum and wanted her for himself. Dad couldn’t muster the courage to confess his feelings to mum. He decided to become friends with her and then they started dating after he professed his love for her and it turned out mum loved him too. Dad realized mum’s hatred for Mafias and lied about his identity. Dad rented a house and lived with mum.
Mum’s family moved dad but then, their lovey-dovey marriage ended when dad’s rival exposed dad’s identity to mum. Mum was shocked bad went into labour for my younger brother. Unfortunate, both mum and my brother died, leaving my dad heart broken and shattered. Dad wasn’t allowed to see mum’s corpse. He was able to take my dead brother’s body home and buried him and mourned him and mum for years. Dad refused to remarry.
Dad showered me with lots of love and treated me as a princess but while growing up, I fancied guns, knives, daggers, hammers and I secretly watched the Mafias train on how to use knives and guns. When dad found out, he was mad at me but finally gave in and let me train as he was happy to see me make myself a strong being. I had chosen a path he didn’t want for me but he had to support me, after, he needed a successesor. I’ve known the weight of a gun ever since I was twelve and began to shoot at fourteen.
On my 20th birthday dad became the supreme Mafia king and I became the Mafia queen of our Mafia group. I trained so hard and became ruthless and dreaded by many. While I was in high school, no one cares mess with me, knowing my status and the place I’m coming from. College was fun as I exercised much power after being declared the Mafia queen, I feared no one. No one cares double crosses me. I moved with my own members of the gang, comprising of well built and scary looking guys. I never failed exams, unless you have a death wish which I’m always willing and ready to grant anyone who has such. My name makes wave in the city, everyone feared me and I loved it.
I’m Serena Riccardo, the feared Mafia boss and daughter of supreme Mafia king, Riccardo Alberto. I’m beautiful and fierce. Not into feminine things. Never dated, no first love , no crushes, no kisses, I only kissed my dad’s cheeks as a sign of love and my gun whenever I want to go on a serious mission with the gang. Have I killed? Yes I have, especially during the Mafia clash, it was a blood bath and I shot down lots of Mafias from the other group.
I dress up in suits, or tuxedos and trousers and hats or wear leather outfits, almost always on black and always complimenting my look with dark shades.
Ever since the responsibility of leading the Mafia group was given to me, I have not taken a break, neither have I deviated from my duty nor failed as a ruthless leader. I’m proud to be the boss.
My mafia group are so powerful that we handle lots of government contracts or make sure that a particular person is awarded the contract for us to benefit hugely from it. We run the largest and best casino, night clubs and club house in Venice, Milan, Naples, Modena and Prato and we make lots of money yearly. I’m handling an important hotel project right now and also dad is planning launching a big café in memory of mum, so sweet of him.
Dad invited me to his chambers to discuss about an important deal. In the middle of the discussion, dad threw a random question at me. Dad had asked me if I had a boyfriend. Honestly speaking, I was shocked and speechless. For the first time, dad asked me such a question. I forced out a smile and said no. dad tried to know about my romance life but I stopped him and reminded him about the deal. After the discussion, I left his chambers for my room.In the evening, I decided to take a walk , when I noticed one of the gang member flirting with a maid. They became aware of my presence and embarrassed when they noticed me staring at them. The maid quickly ran off while the dude apologised and left.I sighed and drank from my wine glass, I had my seat and watched the love birds in their cage.“Even birds have lovers” I said and sighed again. “I wonder when I’ll have a lover. Will I ever have a lover? What kind of guy do I actually want? Definitely a handsome, really handsome and… I don’t k
SERENA'S POVArmando whow surprised with what had transpired between myself, Rocco and my gentleman approached me immediately."Boss, what do we do to Rocco? Armando asked"Kidnap him. I'm gonna deal with him in my own way. First of all, let's get done with the shopping and then, go teach Rocco a lesson" I said to my men" Yes boss" replied my men.We finished up with shopping and left the store. My eyes searched for Rocco. I turned and made an eye contact with my gentleman who saw me holding a gun. He quickly looked away and walked away. I bet he was disappointed that I didn't take his advice.My men were able to capture Rocco and brought him to me at some place where I usually punish those who double cross me. I dealt with Rocco and had my men abandon him on the streets.I returned home with the gifts I had got for dad dad and asked my men to place them in my room. I left to meet my father who was enjoying a nice cup of tea while he read through some papers. I said my greetings to h
SERENA RICCARDO’S POV“Any news on Paulo? I asked Armando“ I did send some men to get him but he is not within the axis of this house” Armando said“ And his apartment?“Not there”“ I see. Then he’s either hiding away or trying to run away. Either of these two if definitely taking place in his girlfriend’s apartment”“ And why would he hide there?“Cause he’s stupid. Yes, he’s good at coding and decoding passwords but when it comes to stuffs like this, he’s got no brain to think”“ So we’re heading to his girlfriend’s apartment?“Yes but let me drop these inside. Meanwhile get some men and get the car ready to haunt Paulo down”“Yes boss. Right away boss”“You’re so dead Paulo”I finally joined my men in the car and we left for Paulo's hideout, his girlfriend’s house, Emma. We arrived at Emma’s house. I stood aside and asked my men to go search the house. Paulo and Emma were taken unawares. They had packed up their stuffs to leave the next day. Armando dragged Paulo and Emma along
SERENA RICCARDO’S POVI arrived at the casino and took a tour around it. I went up to my usual place and watched people play like their lives depends on it. I signaled Armando to bring Lia to me. Lia was one of those whom I hired to make sure all the money placed to win in a game returns back to me. Lia appeared before me. She hasn’t been carrying out her job effectively. I made Armando remind her of her job. Lia apologized for not being effective and left to meet one of our usual clients.Lia placed her bet and I watched her win all rounds. Lia gathered the money and tried to leave but was stopped by one of the players who called her out for cheating all the time. Lia tried to break free from him but his grip on her was strong. I watched very closely and when I realized what was going on, I picked up my gun and rushed over to Lia.“Let go of her hand” I said to the man“No! He replied.“Just on the count of threw and if your hand is still on her, you won’t be using that hand anymore”
SERENA'S POVI dialed Armando's number who picked up immediately"Keep the old lady safe until she returns the money. Good" I turned and saw my secretary standing behind me, shaking in fear. I smirked. I really love it when my staff fear me.I may be absent from the company but I know what goes in and out of my company. I returned back to my office and started off again with some files.An hour later, a young lady walked into my office a place a bag before me. She unzipped the bag and showed me the money in it. I got up from my seat and walked to her and bent a bit and took a closer look at the money. I sat on the couch, placed my legs on the table and leaned back. "How much is it? I asked her while I pulled my phone out from my pocket." The complete amount ma'am" She replied with fear showing in her voice" Really? I dialed Armando's number. " Armando, let the old hag go. Good"Agatha fell on her knees and thanked me for letting her mum go. She apologized again for taking such amo
MATTEO ALESSANDRO'S POVI was having a nice lunch with a friend of mine when I got a glimpse of someone staring at me. I became uncomfortable upon realizing who it was. I hurriedly finished up with my lunch and packed up immediately and left. I asked a Waiter to distract Serena while I hide away, I can't meet that devil again. I hid away and watched her search for me. Why in the world is she looking for me? Her car arrived and she got in and left. I got out of my hiding and met up with my friend and we left together for the car.I walked into my office and my secretary approached me with some invite for being nominated businessman of the year award. Quite a good news. I took it from her and asked her to go back to work. I went through it and quickly checked my email. I was sent a mail about it. I smiled and opened my laptop and began to work with it.Work hours ended and k returned home really exhausted from the day's event, and pretty famished. I requested mum to prepare something ni
SERENA’S POVI heard a knock at my door and left what I was doing to open the door. Armando was standing right outside my door with a package which he handed over to me. I quickly opened it and saw some invite which I read through it. Wow! Nominated again for businesswoman of the year which I know I’ll definitely win. I thanked him and asked him to leave. I placed the package in my drawer and continued with what I was doing.Armando and I arrived at the venue and went into the hall. Everyone turned and stared at us while we walked to our seats. I forced out a smile and sat down. Not long Mr handsome arrived at the hall with some man whom I guess is his father. They sat two tables away from us. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Armando who realized that o was staring at me handsome called my attention back to what was going on here. The awards began and lucky ones received.The businessman of the award was given to mr handsome and I got the businesswoman of the year award. While deliver
MATTEO ALESSANDRO’S POVQuite a nice evening and a lovely day. The weather was nice and calm and I enjoyed a nice glass of juice while sitting at the terrace. I saw two cars drive into our house. Four hefty looking dudes came out of the cars and went in.The door bell rang and the maid answered and unlocked the door but was frightened when she saw them. She stepped aside and they walked in. One of them turned to her and asked her to announce their presence to everyone. The maid ran off immediately while they made their way into the living room. Dad was shocked to see such men in his house. One of them smiled at dad and sat down while the other three stood behind him. He crossed his legs and Lea Ed back. He pulled out a cigar and lit it and began to smoke.Claudia walked in coughing and was surprised to see them in our house. She quickly orderd him to stop smoking and leave. My mum who was in the kitchen heard Claudia’s voice getting loud quickly rushed out to check what was going on.