Lara's Pov :
I walked inside my office with a big smile on my face. It has been so long since I smiled happily like this. I know certainly that even if Zanvil betrayed me or left me, I will never regret the moments I spent with him.
This morning is an example for that because when I woke up and didn't find him beside me, it reminded me of the day I woke up with the news about Maria.
I got scared and stood up from the bed ignoring the pain between my legs. Then when I found his shirt folded and placed neatly on the table, a relief of hope washed over me. I put that on and walked out of the bedroom to find him in the kitchen standing shirtless.
I was surprised that the mafia king was trying to cook. And on top of it all it is for me. But if I should be honest..that was fucking cute that he tried to make breakfast for me. Wait. Did I say cute?
Fuck. I guess I finally lost my shit.
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"Lara, look. I think you will look great on this. What do you think?"
"I already have so many dresses in this colour Stella"
"Then what do you think about this one, hmm?"
"Nah, this colour looks so dull"
She huffed angrily, placed her both hands on hips. "We are in this mall for more than one hour, Lara. You didn't buy anything, not even a single kerchief. Then why did you ask me out for shopping?"
Yes. I asked her to go shopping with me. We finished our work soon and I'm in a happy mood so I decided to go shopping. Yes, this is one of my habits that I always do shopping whenever I'm in a happy mood but today I didn't intend to buy anything.
The reason is some stupid assholes have decided to ruin my happy day.
One grey car has been following us since we started driving off from the hotel.
"Nothing looks appealing to me Stella" I shrugged.
Her eyes widened, jaw dropped "Are you fucking serious?" she asked as her eyes roamed on the expensive and colourful clothes around us.
I rolled my eyes. Yeah, everything looks appealing because they are branded and expensive clothes. But I don't have my mind on the dress right now.
"Stella how about this, you can take anything you want and I will buy that for you. Because I didn't want to buy anything today." I sighed at last.
She grinned widely making me a little scared.
"Don't regret saying that later" with that she started running around the clothes.
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"Shall we go now?" Stella asked happily with so many bags in her hands.
"yeah, sure, why not?" I murmured after paying the bills.
I now really regret saying that. She bought so many things which is enough for more than one year. And you know what she buys all that within fifteen minutes. I would never say that to anyone in the future especially Stella.
I asked her to drop me in one alleyway which is a little away from my apartment.
I hopped off the car and waved my hand at her.
"I can drop you at your place, you know?"
I chuckled "Yeah I know but I want to walk a little from here"
"Okay then bye. Message me after you reached home" she waved and drove from there.
After her car disappeared from my view I leaned back against the side wall, placing my one foot on the wall, folding my hands below my chest.
As I expected the same grey car came and stopped in front of me. Two men in hoodies and masks get off the car. I tilted my head and examined them carefully.
"Why are you following me assholes, are you my fucking stalker?" I chuckled at the last.
Their eyes widened and shared a look at each other. Then one man walked towards me taking a knife from his pocket. He placed it in front of my neck and grabbed my arm with the other hand.
"Get in the car if you don't want to die" he said seriously. I blinked then burst out laughing. I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt.
He gives me a weird look then pressed the knife a little deep with the anger. But I ignored it and continued laughing while clutching my stomach.
"You are really very funny, man" and with that I punched his stomach harder, grabbing his wrist as I snatched the knife from him and stabbed it in his neck continuously causing his blood splatter on me. He coughed and choked on his blood falling on the floor.
The other man watched me with wide eyes. I smirked seeing his fear.
He immediately took out the gun from his back, pointing it in front of me. "Put the knife down"
I put it down as he said and watched him with the blank face. He walked towards me cautiously as he pointed the gun in front of my chest with one hand, his eyes didn't leave mine. He put his other hand inside his pocket pulling out a cloth.
Then it hit me that..they are here to kidnap me.
His grip on the gun tightened. "Don't fucking move, bitch"
He moved his hand forward which has cloth. I immediately ducked my head down as the gun shot the wall behind me. I pulled his leg causing him to fall down. I immediately took my gun out and shot his hand before he shot me. Then I shot his knee as he screamed painfully. Now I point my gun at his forehead while it bends down.
"Who sent you?"
He immediately suppressed his mouth at my question. I shoot his other knee then point the gun again at his forehead. I removed his mask and narrowed my eyes down at him. He neither looks Russian nor Italian.
"Speak you jerk" I gritted my teeth.
I saw movement from the side of my eye but before I reacted he hit my head with the stone. I grunted as I tried to stand. He pushed me down and tried to stand up but I quickly shot him in the head as he fell down with the thud.
I sighed as I nudged him with my legs on his side "Waste of time"
I entered my house as I locked the door then looked down at my state. Blood. I don't know why but it reminds me of Zanvil.
SHIT.
My eyes widen at realization. He is supposed to pick me up today. How the fucking hell did I forget him. I should inform him immediately.
I picked up my phone and called him. As soon as he answered the call I blurted out "Zanvil I called to inform you that I return to my house and you don't need to come."
"WHAT?" he shouted and I winced at his loud voice.
"Calm down man. Actually I went shopping with my friend then she dropped me off on the way"
"Then why didn't you call me earlier?" he asked. I went silent for a second.
"Lara?"
"Uh. I got busy with shopping in Zanvil. Don't worry we can meet tomorrow"
"...ok" he sighed.
"I'll call you later. Bye" I hung up before he replied.
I went to my room to freshen up. After a warm bath I wore my nightwear and walked towards the hall. I picked up my phone and flopped down on the couch while thinking about what to order for dinner because I'm not in the mood to cook tonight. Unconsciously my hand went to my temple and I winced at the pain.
"Fuck I need to treat this first" I groaned. After ordering my dinner I stood up to take the first aid but stopped midway as my doorbell rings.
No fucking way that delivery man come so quickly to deliver my food. Right?
I opened the door with caution. I sighed with relief as my blue eyes met with the grey one.
His cute smile dropped as soon as his eyes fell on my face then to my neck. His eyes widened with worry then that changed into anger as he clenched his jaw and fist.
How can someone change their emotions this quickly?
He narrowed his eyes at me very angrily. I gulped as I was a little scared by his bad temper now.
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