Lahat ng Kabanata ng Claimed by the Mafia Boss: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

BETH’S POV : New York City, the city for flashy broadways, exclusive shops, expensive apartments and high flying business tycoons is where the land of opportunity lies. Or so people think.To me it’s the city for depression, unaffordable rent, unbearable traffic, screaming people, bustling roads, gamblers and many more.And in this concrete jungle lies one of the most world famous multi national telecommunications company; The Marino telecom. I looked at it in awe letting my eyes roam the gigantic building as the taxi I boarded drove past. People were walking in and out , everyone looking so busy and professional.I wonder what it’d feel like to work in the corporate world ,what it’d be like to work under a man like Vitali Marino. I have heard stories of his ruthlessness and how he never hesitates to get his staff fired at the slightest act of misconduct but a part of me felt it was all exaggerated, the stories of his ruthlessness and all, surely no one could be that evil.The taxi d

How did he get my number?“Did you lose your ability to speak? “ he snapped when I didn’t say anything for a few seconds“Yes…I mean n..no sir “ I stammered“Have you received the dress?” His voice was low yet it made my insides tremble.“Yes, I have “ I nodded as though he could see me. “Good. You would wear that dress to the ball tomorrow. I hope it’s your perfect size?” “Yes, it is. But I’m sorry, I cannot wear that dress, it’s too revealing and the shoe is way toouncomfortable, I….““Elizabeth …” It sounded like a warning the way he said my name and my mouth clamped shut. “I wasn’t asking. See you at the ball” And with that, he ended the call. Well….that didn’t go too well. I sat my frustrated ass down murmuring to myself that I would not wear that dress tomorrow but deep down in me, I knew I didn’t have the guts to disobey him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I watched the clock as I got ready, I didn’t own makeup so I applied light powder, a little bitof mascara and a pink lip gloss

A knock on my door woke me up.“Come in “ I mumbled, hoping they could hear me. “The door is locked ma’am “ a voice said from outsideWith a groan, I got up and after a good stretch I went to open the door.I was surprised to see about 5 ladies standing outside my door.One of them was the maid that showed me to my room last night, a room I haven’t taken a proper look at since I got here. I think her name was Mary. “Erm… what’s going on? “ I asked, surprise written all over my face.“Good morning, ma’am; sorry to bother you so early in the morning, but the boss ordered that I should bring them to get you ready”, the one called Mary answered.“Ready for what? “ I wondered out loud“It’s …it’s your wedding today, ma’am,“ she said, looking surprised that a woman could forget her own wedding.“Ohhh” was all I said as the memories of the night before rushed in. I can’t believe I forgot.“I would have to take my bath and freshen up, you could check back in about 30 minutes “. I told them

I tried to sit up but the cuffs held me back. “Lay still princess” he frowned. I was no princess , I didn’t want him to call me that.“I’m not fully dressed , they are going to see me like this” my voice quavered.“Be quiet . No one cares about that body “ he mockedSomething about how he said it made me feel so ugly. Embarrased , I fell silent.One of the men was holding a small metal bucket and the other a small rod with a flat head. What were they going to do with a bucket and a rod. I really hoped this wasn’t some kind of kink. He pulled out a glove from his pocket and wore it on his right hand, then collected the rod from the first guy and dipped it into the bucket the second guy held. I think there was hot coal in the bucket because when he pulled the rod out again, it had a flaming red color and what he was trying to do clicked immediately.“Please …don’t hurt me “ I looked at him with pleading eyes.If he heard me , he didn’t show it.“Keep shut, it would sting only a l

As I walked into the dining room, I could feel all eyes on me.“ If it isn’t Vitali’s new toyThat voice-it was definitely Livia’s.Ignoring her, I sat two seats away from the seat preserved for Vitali who was not here yet. I didn’t want to be near him.There were four people here and I’d seen all of them at different times before today. The first was Livia, the second was the sand-colored hair guy from the ball the other day, and the third was the guy at Vitali’s home office a few days back and the last was the guy who groped me at the ball. Sometimes, they had breakfast together and other times, it would just be Vitali alone. I’d never had breakfast with just him or with them before now. This was my first time and it was because I had received a strict warning from Vitali to do so.The moment he entered, everyone fell Silent. The low chattering between his friends died. He had such a commanding presence and I didn’t even need to look at him to feel it.His delicious cologne hit my