All Chapters of Mafia's Obsession - The CEO's Contracted Songbird : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

147 Chapters

Chapter 1 - Power Brunch

Adriano They say power tasted best before noon, hence the brunch meeting. But I was my father’s son – I exuded and devoured power all day, everyday.The Venetian’s private dining room smelled like espresso, truffle oil, and money—old money, new money, the kind that bled if you cut it. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed Manhattan like it was something I owned. On mornings like this, I almost believed I did.I halted at the hostess desk pocketing my phone. I looked up and smirked…looking at the tall slender blonde with big hazel eyes. Her skin tight dress show cased her impressive melons and slim waist. Her eyes widened taking me in, flicking over the Armani suit. “Kyriakos table – they are expecting me” I drawled. She smiled and licked her lips…slowly.She looked down at her bookings pad..”Off course Mr Moretti” she simpered – crimson red lips revealing perfect white toothed dentistry. Tossing her golden hair back, she stepped around the desk, “Right this way Sir” I follow

Chapter 2 - Guard my Cart Part 1

LIANAThe cart rattled when one of its wheels hit a crack in the sidewalk, and I winced even though nothing inside broke. Old habit. Everything of value we owned fit into that cart—sheet music wrapped in plastic, Remi’s spare sweater, his violin case strapped tight with bungee cords like a promise I was afraid to make.The McDonald’s giant yellow M glowed ahead of me, all fluorescent warmth and cheap yummy goodness. I was desperate for some hot food and scale breaking calories. Something solid I could bring back for our dinner, before my shift started. But first things first - I needed to get in there.I stopped short when I saw him. He stood near the curb, tall and still in a way that made the chaos of Manhattan bend around him instead of collide. Dark suit, sharp lines, no effort wasted. He had a phone plastered to his ear, head cocked a bit to the side.Trustworthy, my mind supplied stupidly.He owned the space. I wouldn’t make the mistake to call him safe. Just… solid. Li

Chapter 2 - Guard my Cart / Part 2

AdrianoI was busy giving Emmet a rundown of the meeting and going over the days itinery when I felt someone touch me and a tingle ran up my arm. I turned in shock and saw a small young girl looking anxiously up at me. My hand shot out in reflex and covered her much smaller one. More tingles.She gasped when my much larger hand clasped hers. She peeked up from thick sooty dark lashes, and mouthed a “Hi”.Again I simply looked down confused at our connected hands. She looked up at me through her thick lashes and I was taken aback by the most striking blue eyes I had ever seen…peeking up at me warily. I stiffened. Actually stiffened. Like an electric spark had been ignited.Gulping back my shock, I masked it with snapping anger. “Speak up girl…I’m on a call here…what do you want? If its change, then I don’t keep any” I said flatly. She shivered as I cut her to the quick and even flinched as if I had struck her.Yeah..I could be a dickwad.Her cheeks bloomed with soft co

Chapter 3 - Anyone for McDonalds?

ADRIANOI looked through the glass front of the McDonalds at the street urchin whose cart I was currently guarding like a museum treasure. Her back was to me but now I had the chance to properly check her out. A dull grey threadbare cardigan hung over a bulky cable knit sweater and faded jeans. Everything looked a few sizes too big and drowned her small frame so they had to be donations and hand me downs. Continuing my thorough perusal, I grimaced. Was that a hole in the scruffy beatup Converses that should have been thrown away a few years ago?I was still trying to figure out that weird buzz that had coursed through me at her touch, not to mention my visceral reaction everytime she said Sir. What the fuck was that about???I looked again and saw she was unzipping a moonbag strapped to her waist and took out a few crumpled dollars and some change and placed them on the counter. She looked at the amount on the register and proceeded counting. She shook her head and the sk

Chapter 4 - Temperature Rising

LianaAs I let myself in, the smell of the motel room hit me. It smelled like disinfectant and damp carpet, the kind of clean that never quite erased what had been there before. I parked the cart in a corner, taking out the food and placing on the small counter.I crossed the room in three quick steps. Remi was curled on his side, too still.His normally handsome face was pale except for the hectic splotches of red slashed across his cheeks and brow.“Hey,” I whispered, brushing my fingers over his forehead. Too warm. My chest tightened. “Rem, wake up.”His lashes fluttered. “You’re back,” he murmured, voice thin but smiling anyway.“Yes sweets, picked up the cart from Aldo as well” I reached for the thermometer, already knowing the answer. The number blinked up at me, higher than it had been this morning. My hands shook as I set it aside. I frowned because it was obvious the fever still persisted. “That’s not good, is it?” he asked gently, like he was the one comforting me

Chapter 5 - Baby Grand is Calling

LIANAI was breathless by the time I had jogged the four blocks to Mischief. The main entrance was really classy, with black glass and a golden mask and the Club name emblazoned on the doors. Everything about it screamed money, catering to the wealthiest players in both legal and not so legal business. Flushed, panting, I went around and nodded in greeting to the burly black suited security at the rear staff entrance. They nodded back and open the doors, allowing me entrance. I quickly made my way to my change room, thankful ours was not the shared open one for the regular show girls and was basically a small private room adjacent to the one for big name guest artists. I placed my bag and stuff in the locker and donned the black sparkly form fitting full length evening gown and trademark mask. Three inch killer black stilletos and long fingerless lace gloves completed the ensemble. I slicked my long hair back into a strict ballerina bun, with only a few wisps softening i

Chapter 6 - Boys Night Out

Adriano A last-minute hiccup with some Riverfront property I was looking to invest in, extended my workday by two hours. It meant an unplanned visit with Denton to sort out some officials that needed to be reminded of their place. Our presence alone did the trick, so the knuckles were intact tonight much to Denton’s irritation and disappointment. I chuckled when I remembered his face, like someone had stolen his lunch money. By the time I got back to the apartment and did a quick shit, shower, shave - I was running behind for the meet up at Mischief. I sent a message to the birthday boy to let him and the guys know I would be late. It was louder than usual when I entered the members only VIP section. The burlesque girls were just doing their final bow to enthusiastic applause when the lights dimmed a bit and a lone spotlight fell on a piano. A hush fell as the pianist in a long black dress and trademark black mask took her seat.. Then she started playing. The

Chapter 7 - The Meet and Greet

Adriano The melancholy strains of Bach swelled in the room. My eyes were drawn back to the slender woman bent over the keys of the piano as if she were trying to meld with it. Something about her was familiar. Her petite frame, the delicate hands. A memory that teased but remained unsolved like a missing puzzle piece. She drew attention without trying, but was so immersed in the music, eyes closed, slender fingers flying over the keys that she was completely unaware of the effect she had on a room full of men who were used to buying everything they wanted. “Who’s the new pianist?” Mason asked, already leaning back to get a better view. “Jesus. She’s something.” “She’s sweet,” Dev said. “I talked to Rory earlier. New girl. Apparently normally does duo sets during the week for the private room only. Had to go solo today due to the regular cancelling” “Private, huh?” Luca grinned. “Did Rory line me up a birthday perk? I see a black mask though” I didn’t smile even though

Chapter 8 - Mr Sleazy goes down Easy

Liana Rory’s office smelled like stale cologne and old smoke, the kind that clung to the walls no matter how often the windows were opened. I stood just inside the door, clutching my phone and the strap of my bag, trying to ignore the way my skin crawled. “I just need a minute,” I said. “To make a call.” “Sure,” Rory replied, shutting the door behind me. The click sounded too loud. Too final. I dialled Remi’s number, turning slightly away from him. One ring. Two. No answer. My stomach tightened. I checked the time. Late, after twelve. He must have finally fallen into a deeper sleep. The fever had exhausted him. That’s all, I told myself. He’s sleeping. I ended the call before it went to voicemail and turned back. “Can I get my pay for tonight?” Rory’s eyes tracked me slowly, unapologetic. “You did good,” he said. “Real good. The owners seemed impressed” He stepped closer. Too close. I stepped back. “I just need my pay and want to leave,” I said, retreating further.“Plea

Chapter 9 - Somebody Call 911

LianaAdriano ushered me towards a low-slung Ferrari, opening the door for me. Any other day I would have drooled over the powerful car but today my mind was already elsewhere.The interior was quiet, insulated from Manhattan’s noise, smelling faintly of leather and something clean and expensive.He reversed out of the reserved parking and asked me for an address to type into the car navigation system.I mumbled something back through my chattering teeth.His jaw clenched but he just nodded and pulled out into the quiet street.The city slid past the windows in a blur of light and shadow as the car pulled away from Mischief. I huddled into the seat, folding my hands in my lap to keep them from shaking.My mind was all over the place.I didn't know if it was shock setting in from the attack or the stress of Remi not picking up my call.Maybe both.But the tremors increased and suddenly I could feel every ache and pain.“You played beautifully tonight,” Adriano said, not looking at me

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