Dance with The Devil {A mafia story} のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

2 years ago. Crystal'I hope you understood your worth and we both come to an understanding after this conversation.'His words echoed in my mind. My worth.The word felt quite strange. Worth. In the past nineteen years of my life, I never got a reason to think about it. Maybe there were plenty, but the answer always left a bitter taste on my tongue, that’s why I decided to walk past it. A

21 months ago.Third PersonIt’s been three months since Crystal has stepped into Romero Mansion. Still, she wasn’t able to make any difference in their views about her. She gave up on that thought a long time ago, considering her limited time here in the mansion. Fortunately for her, Valentine didn’t make any moves and ignored her presence just like others. But her naive mind was oblivious of some evil minds plotting against her. In the past three months, she became good friends with Maya. A sweet maid who has always taken care of her needs and sometimes played messenger between Valentine and her. Valerie maintained her distance following Harman’s words. If what he said was true about her brother being serious for her, she didn’t want to get in any trouble. Onl

18 months agoCrystalSun rose high in apex casting its golden glow. The night flowers that bloomed in darkness, returned to their deep slumber. The gardener started his daily routine of cutting and grafting. Birds flew away from their nest to bring food or possibly to search for a new shelter. The young ones who have hatched recently, screamed opening their pre-mature beaks wide for more food. No matter how much the mother feeds them ignoring her hunger, it never satisfies them. She flies the entire day back and forth, measuring miles from the nest for food. She encourages them for their first flight. When they fall, she picks them up and settles them back in the warmth of nest wea

15 Months agoThird PersonRed waves of clouds cover the sky as Sun kisses the Moon goodnight at the horizon.The entire place was being embellished with golden lights and colorful lanterns. A very busy and distressed planner ordered servants to place the flowers and shimmering long curtains at the wide-open lawn where the guests will be served tonight. A bunch of musicians was invited to play something classic during the function. Caterers were busy tasting and arranging food. Imported and expensive wines were ordered for guests. Alcohol was mostly ignored, keeping in mind that how aggressive mobsters become when gets tipsy. Waitresses were already streaming around, setting tables and trays. Their face was caked with makeup to hide the vulnerability behind. It was a seductive mask to lure money. A short dress that barely cover

15 months agoThird Person“I won’t ask again.” His warning made her jump in action and she immediately rushed to the door and opened the lock. The moment a small click was heard, the door was thrown open with a loud bang. Crystal backed away against a wall. Anxiety rolled her features in the form of sweat. The much-awaited doom is finally happening and she doesn’t have words to save herself. She will accept death rather than apologizing for the evening. It wasn’t her fault but his for leaving her side. Valentine glared at her with passion and with a hard j