All Chapters of Mafia Boss's Angel: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Cindy's pov "Okay. So, you're going home now?""Not really. I was just going to hang around until practice is over, but now you're here, I don't mind watching."I found myself blushing and quickly averted my eyes."Also, you told me we'd get to talk later on Sunday but you disappeared on me.""That's... That's right. I did plan to wait, but my dad was in a hurry, so I had to leave.""Maybe we'd get to talk after practice? I could give you a ride home too."Before I could reply, I saw Alice from the corner of my eye, watching us and I panicked. "I'm sorry, I have to go now." I said hurriedly and sidestepped past him to meet the other choir members.Rather than leaving, Sean came back and sat down on the front pew, watching me. I did my best to keep my eyes on anything but him.Since I was already late, I didn't get to exchange pleasantries with Alice, we only made eye contact and she smiled at me, I returned her smile.Practice took nearly two hours but we sounded great and was ready

John's povIt wasn't anything new for dad to be that cold hearted. In fact, besides his associates, he only ever approves of a loan when he knows the borrower can't pay back, then he has to take something worth more than what was borrowed; something he only had to invest in a little and it brings in ten times more money that was lost.We're the mafia, shady business like that is what we do.I was left to my thoughts in my office, afterall, the only important work that needed my attention was in dad's private room and I wanted to be far away from him at that moment.Sometimes I wonder, dad is business smart and has made a lot of money over the years; why didn't he just abandon the illegal part of the business and have us live remotely peaceful lives?So what if Mr. Berman's business was crumbling, at least he didn't have to watch his back every second or sleep with a gun under his pillow. His kids gets to live normal lives and marry whoever they want and not live a life of a liar.Yeah

Cindy's POVI rushed through the restaurant doors, my heart still beating fast from my conversation with John. I could feel the heat in my cheeks, and I knew I was blushing like crazy."You're late today," Mabel said the moment she saw me, already tying her apron around her waist. "That's not like you at all.""I know, I'm sorry. I got caught up at church and….""Church?" Mabel raised an eyebrow. "Since when does dropping off Maddie take you this long?"I hurried to the back to get my uniform, trying to avoid her curious stare. But Mabel followed me, and I could feel her eyes on me as I changed."Cindy, what's going on? You look... different.""Different how?" I asked, though I already knew what she meant. I could see it in the mirror, my cheeks were still pink and there was something in my eyes that hadn't been there this morning."You're glowing. And you keep smiling to yourself." Mabel crossed her arms. "Spill it. What happened at church?"I took a deep breath. There was no point h

Cindy's POVI practically floated through the front door of our small house, still thinking about my conversation with John. The smile on my face felt permanent, and I couldn't shake the warm feeling in my chest every time I remembered the way he'd looked at me when I invited him to church."Cindy! Is that you, sweetheart?" Mom's voice called from the kitchen, and there was something different about her tone. Something lighter."Yes, Mom!" I called back, hanging my purse on the hook by the door. "I'm home!"I found Mom and Dad sitting at the kitchen table, and immediately I could tell something had changed. Dad's shoulders weren't hunched with worry like they'd been for weeks, and Mom actually had a genuine smile on her face instead of that forced cheerfulness she'd been wearing lately."You look happy," I said, settling into the chair across from them. "Both of you. What's going on?"Mom reached across the table and squeezed my hand. "Your father has some good news to share."I looke

Cindy’s POVLife had gotten busy anyway. I managed to save enough money to get my phone fixed, which was a huge relief. No more random shutdowns or charging problems. It felt good to be connected to the world again.The best news was that my parents seemed much happier lately. I wasn't sure what had changed, but the heavy worry that had been hanging over our house for weeks was finally gone. Dad was whistling while he worked in the bakery again, and Mom had stopped getting that stressed look whenever bills came in the mail.Now I was walking toward the church for choir rehearsal, enjoying the warm evening air. I had chosen a white flowing skirt that moved nicely when I walked and a simple black top. My hair was pulled back in a ponytail to keep it out of my face while we practiced.The church was beautiful in the evening light, with the stained glass windows glowing softly. I loved coming here for rehearsal. Singing had always been my escape, my way of feeling close to God and forgett