His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

The morning sun shone brightly, like it never rained all through the night. Its rays penetrated into the car and into the eyes of one of the occupants.

Lillian placed her hand around her eyes, preventing the sunshine from penetrating further. She rubbed her eyes before she managed to sit up.

“It’s morning already.” She mumbled, still rubbing her eyes in a small yawn.

She turned to the other side, and she met with Don’s peaceful face. He was still sleeping, and it made him look calm presently, unlike the Don she knew who always had a cold expression on.

She turned completely to face him as she admired him. She stared from his eyes, which were still closed, down to his lips and she smiled.

“He is handsome, like his sister claimed.” She muttered in a nod and clicked her tongue.

His eyes snapped open and she shifted backwards immediately.

He sat up instantly, like he was being chased from a nightmare.

“Good morning.” She said, but he didn’t reply.

He stared out the window and brushed through his hair with his hand. He opened the car door as he stepped out of the car. She let out a soft sigh and also stepped out alongside him.

Don brought out his phone and just then, they both sighted a black car driving towards them.

He paused as if realizing something, and they both continued to stare at the car until it stopped right in front of them.

The car stopped right in front of them and both Rex and Draco stepped out.

“Boss.” Rex called out as he and Draco bowed to Don and Lillian as well.

Don let out a soft sigh, looking relieved to see his guards, even if he didn’t show it.

He walked to the car the guards came with and got in the back seat without a word.

Lillian scoffed within herself as she stared at him unbelievably.

“Please, get in, ma’am, the boss doesn’t like waiting.” Rex said, pointing to the car they came with.

“Sure.” Lillian replied with a small nod and also got in the back seat.

Rex got in the driver’s seat, while Draco stayed back with the other car.

Don’s phone began to ring when they sat in the car, and he released a small sigh.

“Hey! Where the heck are you and Lillian?” The voice boomed loudly in the car that Don had to remove the phone from his ear.

“What the heck, Bella!” He exclaimed as he brought it back to his ear.

“You still haven’t answered my question. I said, where are you and your wife?” She said loudly again.

“We’re on our way back to the suite.” He replied lowly.

“Where were you guys all night?” She asked.

“The car spoiled on our way back to the suite last night.” Don explained staring out the window.

“Why didn’t either of your phones go through then?” She asked.

“It could be the network, like I said, it was in the middle of the road.”

“When the boys informed me that you were yet to be back and that your phone wasn’t reachable either, I freaked.” Bella said in a sigh.

“Now, you’ve known how I’m fairing, I’ll talk to you later.” Don said as he hung up, even before Bella could say another word.

He tossed his phone to the side and rested back on the seat with his eyes closed. The rest of the journey was silent, as no one in the car said anything again.

Rex horned at the gate and the security man came to open it. He found a suitable place to park, and they all alighted.

Don, as usual, was the first to get into the building and Lillian tried to meet with his pace by walking as fast as she could. They got into the elevator and soon, they were back to their suite.

Don went further into the room, while Lillian stayed back in the living room.

She sat down on the couch with a deep sigh as she brought out her phone to see missed calls from Bella and also from her mum?

She decided to call her Mom, since Don had already spoken to Bella.

“Hello Mum!” She said after she picked at the second ring.

“Sweetheart, where were you when I called?” Her Mom asked almost immediately.

“Actually, I went out with Don, but our car broke down and there wasn’t any network at that moment.” She replied as she sucked in air.

“Goodness, I thought you were in danger.” Her mom expressed with a sigh of relief.

“No, I wasn’t.” Lillian replied lowly.

“I’m now relieved to hear that.” Her mom stated.

“Yeah.” Lillian breathed out softly.

“So, how are you doing?” Her mom asked.

“I’m good.” She replied.

“Are you sure you’re good?” Her mom asked to be certain.

“Yeah, I’m good.”

“Do you feel at home over there?” Her mom asked and she heaved a sigh.

“Yeah, I do, especially with the help of my sister-in-law .” She replied with a slight nod.

“Sweetheart, I want you to know that regardless of what happens, your dad and I love you so much and whatever we do now, is just for your own good. We will never do anything that would endanger you.” Her mom explained, and she tried not to scoff.

Truth be told, she was still so pissed about the whole thing, but she’s just trying not to show it.

“Are you there?” Her mom asked when she didn’t hear anything from her.

“Yeah, I heard all you said.” She said, clicking her tongue in a soft sigh.

“Alright. Please don’t get too mad with us. We’re just doing what we know it’s best for you, and we hope with time, you’ll understand.” Her mom continued, and she nodded like her mom could see her.

“Bye.” She said again and hung up.

Lillian groaned out and tossed her phone to her left side. She sucked in her breath as she placed her head tiredly to rest on the couch.

But, what did her mother mean by everything she said? Was there a reason they got her married? And what was it?

A loud noise interrupted her thoughts and she turned immediately to where the sound came from.

She opened her mouth slightly in shock, seeing Don near a broken flower vase.

“Get yourself ready, we’re going back to America today.” He said and made his way out, leaving her still shocked.

He didn’t look like he was moved by the broken vase, making it seem like he fell it himself purposely.

“I’ll just call the hotel room management service to clean up this mess.” She said quietly as she bit her lower lip and picked up the room telephone.

“Please come over, one of the flower vases was broken in the suite.” She said, placing her other hand on her waist.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Alright ma’am, we’ll be there shortly.” The person replied and hung up.

She sighed as she put back the telephone in its place and went into the room to start getting ready.

*******

IN AMERICA*

A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT drove in at an average speed as the driver parked in the car lot.

Lillian and Don stepped out almost immediately and Bella, who had been waiting for their arrival, rushed towards them.

“You’re back.” Bella half yelled happily as she engulfed her in a tight hug.

Don walked past them, leaving them to continue their little drama.

“Come with me, you’ve got to tell me everything that happened and how it all happened. I don’t mind if you’ve told me a few, but I just want to hear everything.” Bella said and dragged Lillian with her to the house.

The maids took out the luggage in the booth as they took them to the house.