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The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 1
~ASHLEY~Coffee.That was the only thing keeping me sane right now. If it weren't for this black coffee, I wouldn't survive the series of mental breakdowns that were breathing down on my neck. I stuck my pen into my hair that was tied in its signature ponytail, my eyes skimming through the mail I had been trying to correct since I got to work this morning.I yawned, struggling to keep my eyes open. My eyes left the computer in front of me, darting over to the sealed cup of coffee beside the stack of books on my table. I picked it up and opened it, chugging a generous amount down my throat. The black liquid rolled down my throat and I shuddered at its bitter taste.I shook my head and groaned, dropping my head into my palms.I was exhausted.I barely had the chance to shut my eyes all night. I was so busy filing the paperwork that Genevieve ordered me to work on yesterday. I couldn't finish it at work. I had to take it home and doing that occupied most of my time.I couldn't even remem
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 2
ASHLEYA sharp pain tore through the bones that surrounded my brain, resonating through it with a pounding headache that threatened to split my head into it. I groaned softly and my eyes fluttered open. I had to squint my eyes, due to the sensitivity of the ray of light that shot through the windows, settling directly into my eyes.A loud grumble exited my lips, the minute I remembered that I had to go to work. Again. I rolled to my side, my eyes dropping to the masterpiece snoring away softly on my chest. His reddish-brown hair looked so messy, his mouth was a little ajar as he breathed softly. He looked so peaceful.I giggled at the sight of him. I could look at him all day. But then, that meant not getting up from this bed. I shifted in his embrace, gently prying myself out of his strong grip, so I wouldn't wake him up. I rose to my feet, clutching the satin sheets to my naked body. My eyes landed on my black nightie, lying a few feet away from me.My cheeks turned crimson in embar
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 3
JAXON"I don't care whether it's possible or not. Get it done, Eric. Find him and bring him to me," I paused, dabbing my cigarette onto the ashtray. I could hear his heavy breathing from the other end of the phone, scorched and shredded. I could feel the fear radiating off him in waves through the phone.Just the way it should be."If you fail to do this, Eric." I paused, a mirthless chuckle escaped my lips. The pause I left in between my words was solely for one purpose, it was so my words could sink properly into his skull.I wanted him to know I meant every word."I'll find you, Eric…""I'll find you and drain every ounce of blood that courses through your veins. I'll set you on fire and watch you burn until there's nothing left other than your ashes," I growled into the phone, pounding my fists into my table for the umpteenth time.I heard his breathing pick up at a faster pace."You can call my bluff, but as you know, I'm a man of my word," I said into the phone, my gaze travelin
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 4
ASHLEYHome.The one place I got to be truly happy. Where I got to be more of myself and bond with some of the most important people in my life. It was a habitual thing for me to go home every weekend. Although I missed the last one, I knew there was no way in hell I was going to miss this one.A sudden wave of nostalgia hit me, once I pulled over in the driveway that led to the cute bungalow I grew up in. I squealed to myself like a little girl, hopping out of my car. The neighborhood was quiet with very few people roaming around and going about their normal routine.I rang the doorbell twice and waited for a response, tapping my foot on the doormat impatiently. The door creaked open and an unfamiliar face came into view. One of my brows tugged up at the petite lady, instinctively, earning a warm smile from her."Hello, I'm Julia. You must be Ashley." She introduced herself, extending her hands forth, for a handshake. I slipped my hand into her waiting ones, giving her a confused smi
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 5
ASHLEY"You are so incompetent!" Genevieve snarled, her strident voice booming across her office, wanting to bring the whole building to its feet. Her words slapped me in the face, giving me a mental whiplash. I shifted my weight on my other foot, looking down at my feet like they had something interesting going on. My hands fell limp at my sides, balling into fists. The throbbing ache that clawed at my abdomen made me dizzy with pain."Look at me whenever I'm speaking to you!" She bellowed and I jolted upright, wanting to shrink into a ball underneath her searing gaze. Her pitch-black orbs were narrowing slits at me, her jaw clenched tightly with the veins in her neck looking like they wanted to pop out."What exactly are you being paid for in this company!? To sit in your wretched office and sip coffee all day?" She scowled at me and her frown deepened, even more."And do nothing all day! God, I'm so sick of you! How long is it going to take you to fix meetings and draft out a new
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 6
ASHLEYThe microwave beeped, signaling that the pizza I was heating up was ready. I jumped down from the kitchen counter, humming as I typed away on my phone, taking a sip from my glass of red wine. I was starving. I turned it off and brought out the container, wincing at how hot it was."Ouch!" I cried, dropping it on the counter with a thud. I opened the tap and rinsed the affected finger, sucking it off a little. I downed the remaining wine at a go, setting the cup on the counter. I opened the container and took a large bite from the pizza, moaning in satisfaction."Babe!" Adam called out to me."In the kitchen, honey!" I said through a mouthful of pizza. His footsteps drew nearer and he stepped into the kitchen, pushing his hoodie off his head, revealing his red-rimmed eyes. I furrowed my brows at him and dropped my pizza, walking over to meet him."Is everything okay?" I asked quietly and he nodded with a smile. He opened his mouth to speak, the pungent smell of alco
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 7
ASHLEYI was lost.I was drowning.I was falling apart.I could feel my whole life shattering into pieces right before my own eyes and I had no control over it. It was breaking me. It was ruining me, leaving me just a shell of myself. It felt as though I had been wearing a mask for as long as I could remember and I barely knew who I was without it anymore.Stress-cleaning.That was the only thing I had left. It was the only thing I had control over and I'd be damned if I ever let it slip away from me. I was ready to hold on to it for as long as I could. Because not holding on to it meant giving in to my thoughts. The same thoughts that have rendered me a shadow of myself. Giving it a chance to let it absorb me meant thinking about what has gone down this past week. It meant thinking about how I had completely isolated myself from everything. It meant thinking about what he did to me.It has haunted me and given me several sleepless nights. I had cried my eyes out until there was not
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 8
ASHLEY I sat holed up in the car, breathing softly with each passing second. I brushed my fingers through my hair which was tied in a ponytail, easing out my compact mirror from my clutch. I opened it and took a long glance at myself, my eyes particularly resting on the crimson-red matte lipstick my lips were coated in.I didn't recognize the girl that stared back at me in the mirror. She looked bold, classy, and like she didn't give a fuck.The spa treatment I got today transformed me into a model that was about to walk the runway. The peach-thin-strapped dress I was wearing stopped two inches above my mid-thigh. It had a plunging neckline that cupped my boobs perfectly, showing an ample amount of cleavage.The straps formed a crisscross on my back. The dress was tight around the waist and dropped around my mid-thigh in a cute flare. The sultry makeup Dawn had taken her time to perfect on my face made my honey-brown eyes pop, giving me this lazy bedroom look.My hair was tied in a
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