~Madelyn
I groaned as I slumped on my bed. I had successfully reached home without running into any other ungrateful stranger who needed help.
To be honest I was very terrified walkiing home alone.
I showered, ate and then lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling.
I sighed realising it was almost that time of the year again
My parents memorial.
I tossed and turned unable to sleep, the sheets smelled faintly of leather and spices, it felt warm. Eventually I gave into darkness.
I woke up very early even before my alarm bell rang .
My head throbbed violently. I searched for pain killers and swallowed them and brushed my teeth. And took my bath.
I took my time preparing breakfast and choosing an outfit. The weather forecast said it would be sunny today, so I settled on a short green halter- neck dress and sandals.
By the time I finished dressing ,it was 7:10AM
I had definitely spent too much time in the bathroom.
Normally the cafe by the café opened at 8AM but workers were expected to arrive by 7:10AM .
…
I pushed the café door open, completely out of breath and my hair falling in my face.
"Im very sorry Ella" I said panting
"Ouuuuuu, someone's looking really pretty today" Ella teased
I couldn't help but smile, I straightened my hair and I grabbed an apron.
"You should really dress like this more often maddie"
I've been wearing baggy pants and oversized shirt for so long I hadn't even realised how good a dress could on me.
…
Everytime the door above the bell chimed my heart would literally skip a beat hoping it was him.
But he didn't come.
Why was i thinking about a complete stranger? I didn't even know his name.
~Thiago
" Your meeting with the Don is in 10 minutes, I suggest we leave now if we don't want to show up late" Dylan advised
Dylan is my personal bodyguard but I considered him as my best friend and right and man.
I stood up from my desk and Dylan the grabbed car keys.
" I need you to run a background check on Madelyn Briggs" I ordered
Of course I knew her name
Dylan glanced at me ,surprised.
" No question just run the damn background check" I snapped as I walked out he followed right behind me.
…
"Thiago, right on time" my uncle said as he dropped his cigarette in the ashtray.
"Sit"
I sat down opposite him with Dylan stading at my back.
My uncle became the Don right after my father died and I became the underboss, the one he sends to do his messiest jobs.
"The Romano family is hosting an event tomorrow night"he said "I need you take something for me"
Hs eyes flickered to Dylan.
"I trust him, he can stay" I said calmly.
The Don had serious trust issues.
" A USB drive" he continued "it's inside Nico Romano's study, second drawer" he continued.
"So this USB–"
" No questions" he snapped " just get the damn USB drive and bring it to me" he ordered.
I stood up and walked away. The event would be the peefect cover up story to get into the Romano's mansion, but breaking into his study wouldn't be easy. And the drawer holding the USB woyld definitely be locked .
I checked the time and it was 4:30PM.
Im collected the keys from Dylan.
" I'm driving, you can take the bus or grab a taxi" I said
"Get me a dinner reservation for two at Pete's"
"Okay sir" Dylan replied