Roses and Gunfire: The Price of Devotion

Three girls were in the car, and they traveled through the bustling city streets, its occupants brimming with anticipation as they made their way to the headquarters of La Xiena Mafia. That's right, these three girls were part of one of the most respected mafias in their country. However, their identities were hidden. Although they are part of the underworld, they still needed to mingle outside. Thus, no one knew about it. Besides, their mafia has a legal business wherein they buy a mask for them. Amethyst sat between her two friends and fellow members of the upper echelon, Venna and Maureen, her heart fluttering with nervous excitement. How could they not? This is the first time their boss will throw a party for his own birthday. Usually, they will only eat outside, and that's it. However, tonight was not just any celebration; it was Dylan Villarosa's birthday, the man who had captured Amethyst's heart for five long years. The man who had given them an order made them feel respected

As the tension in the room reached its peak, everyone stood frozen in shock, lost for words in the wake of Dylan and Maureen's confrontation. The women in their group aren't fond of talking back, but this time they talk back to their boss, who is new to them. The once-vibrant atmosphere had turned somber, weighed down by the heaviness of the emotions swirling in the air.Well, they knew that this wasn't the women's fault but their boss. So, they could only scold their boss in their hearts.Amethyst felt the weight of everyone's stares bearing down on her, their silent scrutiny like a heavy burden on her shoulders. She doesn't want this to continue. She doesn't want to ruin Dylan's day just because of her. Despite the pain that gnawed at her heart, despite the disappointment, she knew she couldn't let it show. It will only make them feel like she's weak. With a forced smile plastered on her lips, she squared her shoulders and took a deep breath, willing herself to appear unaffected by

Outside the meeting room, Amethyst's heart sank as she answered the call, recognizing the harsh tone of her father's voice immediately. As expected, they know nothing but to piss her off. "Amethyst, get your ass home right now!" he barked, his words laced with aggression and cruelty.Amethyst clenched her fist as she kept herself calm. She couldn't allow herself to burst out in anger at her father. It wasn't because she's afraid, but because she knew that if she said something, her mother would be in danger. She won't fight her father until her mother is safe and sound by her side. She must be obedient, but not too much to become a pushover.Amethyst's resolve faltered for a moment, but she quickly composed herself, steeling her nerves as she squared her shoulders. She took a deep breath. "I can't, Dad," she replied, her voice steady despite the tremor of fear that gripped her. There's a woman on Dylan's side who wants to be with him. So, she couldn't leave. "I have important work to

Amethyst just sighed. He really doesn't want to go home, but he can't do anything because his father and brothers won't stop him if he doesn't go home.What else do they need from her? She knows that whenever her father and three older brothers are like this, something bad will happen.She has a hunch.Even before she entered, she took a deep breath. It must be a long battle between her and her family.As soon as Amethyst set foot in her family's house, the door barely closed behind her when her father's voice sliced through the air.It's been said that she didn't make a mistake. These people definitely have something bad to say.It's tiring.Amethyst is getting tired of this setup all the time."Amethyst! Do you have any idea what time it is?" Carl's voice boomed from the living room.Because Amethyst was already expecting this, she didn't panic anymore. For where else? Panic or not, it makes no difference.Might as well stay calm.She took a deep breath and walked in, her shoulders

The next morning, Amethyst sighed when she got up. That's why she doesn't want to go home to her family's house and sleep here; she doesn't get rest but tiredness.The family gathered around the breakfast table. The smell of eggs and bacon filled the air, but the atmosphere was nothing but tension.Amethyst is still unable to get used to the atmosphere of the whole family when they are together, especially when eating. He doesn't know because sometimes Amethyst feels like she's at her funeral, and sometimes she feels like she's at a business meeting.Amethyst sat quietly, picking at her food, while Carl's voice cut through the room like a knife.Still, nothing has changed. It's early morning, but the mouth still doesn't stop scolding Amethyst. This is also one of the reasons why Amethyst is so tired of this family.Besides being biased towards men, they also don't care about her. Well, Amethyst doesn't care about them either, but it's just tiring to act according to their wishes."Ame