Chapter 7: Chapter 6

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Chapter 6

I loved school, may times you hear and watch movies where everyone despise school which I can’t see why but nonetheless I love it because it was one place I could breathe properly without having to worry about the consequence or without something breathing down my back but there was an odd exception.

The odd exception of Nate, I thought back to the time we sat in the library together when he asked me out to which I kindly refused. I was in a relationship now, a proper one which I had to respect even though Daniel made no motive as of applying even the slightest interest but that didn’t make me give up, it only made me more determined.

My stomach rumbled loudly, the cause of not having breakfast I told myself. Currently I was sitting in English thinking of how and why I ever got myself into this situation in the first place.

Thinking of the past isn’t going to help Sid

So from now on I made a promise of not to think negatively, I needed to talk to Luke as quickly as I could because if I didn’t then God knows how I’m going to get the help I needed. Luke is my only hope, I only prayed that he was willingly enough to help me save the guy that made his life hell but I would understand if he says no after all what else could I do, going solo all my life and rejecting wasn’t something new to me but definitely something I was very well acquainted with.

The school day ended quickly, trying my hardest to avoid Nate payed off but only made me feel stupid when I found out that him and Daniel were gone somewhere on a business trip, why was I not surprised though they didn’t seem very close to me but I couldn’t care less they were gone for a week which gave me all the time I needed to get my plan into action.

Let’s be optimistic Sid, operation saving the Mafia is well underway. Total fail at being positive but hey a girl can try right?

As the rain poured it’s anger onto the world below, I jogged towards Luke’s house getting lost numerous amount of times in between. It was hard to find his house especially when I wasn’t well familiar with his end of the town but I eventually found it. Standing outside, I could hear laughter’s and cries of joy coming out of the house, not a good time I thought as I was standing in front of the door.

But I a coward like I was I couldn’t summon to courage to face them, how would they think of me and what would I say ‘oh hey could you help me save your brother that recently tried to kill you?’ of course they’d help. Sighing in defeat I stepped back from the door until I could see the house clearly, well at least someone is happy.

Retreating from the house, I made slow steps and then I heard a click but I didn’t dare turn around instead I froze on the stop, oh please don’t let it be Luke not today of all days, “Sidney?” he called out, I was in shock but my subconscious did a little victory dance in my head.

Yay at least he remembers me.

Turning around slowly I was met with the same guy that had offered me shelter a few weeks ago, everything about his seemed to glow and he was happy that was all said by the way he grinned. He jogged towards me, engulfing me into a big hug, damn was he strong or what.

“Need – a-ir,” I choked out, he let me go chuckling at me expression leaning down to kiss my lightly on the cheek. His warm touch against my cold face sent shivers down my spine, and I involuntarily shivered.

Get a grip Sidney!

So I did, I summoned the courage to smile, “I am so glad to see you!” he exclaimed, “I’ve missed you so much Sid,” he murmured as he pulled me into another hug.

I forced out a small laugh, “What’s the new big guy?” I quirked up a brow knowing there was some good news, his face gave away too much.

“Is it really that obvious?” he whined, I nodded smiling shyly at him, “Sophie and I are engaged,” he spoke out, man he was so whipped he look on his face told me he missed her right this second.

“You are so whipped man,” I burst out laughing, he smirks not denying wrapping an arm around my shoulder pulling me in I was glad that we hadn’t talked about Daniel yet just the very thought let alone mention of his name ruined my mood but I couldn’t help but think why he would marry a bitch like Amy.

“Sidney!” Sophie shouted loudly, everyone stopped and stared at me as if they were amazed I was even alive well so I was but tone that the obviousness people!

“Hey,” I hugged her back; she was hugging me for over a minute now I made a sign to Luke telling him I would faint if he didn’t get her off me.

“So would you like anything to eat?” she asked, “Are you staying over tonight?” I shook my head slightly squirming at the uneasiness everyone’s stares made me Luke thankfully noticed this and excused us both out into the garden.

“I’m sorry,” he whispered, we wrapped ourselves in each other’s arms as we sat down on the bench staring endlessly into the breezy night, the rain had stopped but let a cold vibe in the air making me shiver. Luke took of his jacket and placed it around my shoulders, I curled up into his side sitting in comfortable silence until I broke out,

“I need your help,” I spoke in a soft voice, afraid of someone being around my eyes darted from here and there every once in a while to scan the area but I reassured myself that Daniel and Nate left for a week along with their troupe of soldiers.

“Name it anything you want,” he spoke confidently; I only hoped he didn’t go back on his word.

“Promise?” I managed to squeeze out; he nodded pulling me into him so I could embrace his warmth since I was shivering to death.  I swallowed the lump in my throat taking deep breaths before finally managing to speak,

“Daniel is dating this girl called Amy,” I muttered, Luke stiffened and instantly went all harsh mode not that I could blame him.

“I heard he talk to her dad over the phone about fake loving,” I choked out, “him so she could snatch away his property and wealth.” I stopped talking deep breaths calming myself again pushing away the memories of being hurt for telling the truth.

“So, let her?” Luke spat out, “That bastard deserves it, he deserves all the pain he’s cause inflicted on him,” he exploded, I flinched at the tone of his voice moving away a little scared of being hurt.

“Hey, it’s okay I’m sorry for shouting,” Luke sighed, flopping back onto the bench. I let silence take over, it was cold and harsh as the last few words that left Luke’s mouth but I had come this far and I wasn’t about to give up now, I was going one way or another have to persuade him to help me for my sake if not Daniels.

“I need you to help me prevent this all,” I said in a shaky voice, “please, I nee- no I have to save him please,” I begged praying he would help me, but Luke stared at me like I had gone crazy.

“You want to save the guy whose destroyed your life?” he grave voice, “You want me to help the guy who nearly destroyed the love of my life and the sister I never had, why tell me Sidney why on earth would you want to do that?” he shouted, I flinched again but I could understand where he was coming from.

“Because before all these things he is my husband,” I uttered, “and I am his wife, even if he doesn’t love me Luke I made a vow, a vow so strong in front of God that I cannot go back on it even if I wanted to,” I cried tears fell freely in my eyes and I didn’t bother wiping them away, “because I need to be-because before my mother died she made me promise that when I get married I will do all I can to make it work and prevent it from breaking!”

I was on the edge of screaming, I was breathing hard and gripped onto the chair for support I didn’t even know I was standing until now but I finally manage to whisper, “but because I don’t want to get involved with the police, please Luke you’re my only hope I need you,” I begged. Now I had to wait for him to reply, but he sat there silently his eyes staring coldly at the floor as he was thinking hard.

Minutes had past, yet he made no attempt to answer. There you go Sid, you’re all alone again, I wanted to shout no I wasn’t but in reality I was, I had no other choice or option left other than go full out and get shot. Heaving in defeat I adjusted my backpack on my shoulders, placed his jacket on the bench and walked away but just as I was about to leave the garden a hand on my shoulder stopped me turned me around and I was face to face with Luke, the light from the lamppost reflected his features and his face was not that grim anymore.

“You are something incredible Sidney,” he whispered, “he doesn’t even know how lucky he is, but for your sake only Sidney I will help you tomorrow come round and we’ll talk properly,” he knew I wasn’t going to stay, Luke was the brother I never had I leapt into his arms thanking him countless amounts of time.

“Thank you so much and congratulations on the engagement!” I greeted him, he kissed me on the cheek lightly as a sigh of friendship and a sigh that he cares, we said our goodbye with a smile on both of our faces.

Walking home I was humming in delight, thank God he agreed because I needed all the help I could to take down this Amy and her stupid father, but somewhere at the back of my conscious it kept pricking me, do you want to save him because you love him or is it because you want to be accepted for once?

To be completely honest I didn’t know how to answer my mind because I wasn’t sure myself why I was saving his life, sure he has hurt me but that doesn’t mean I can let him die that was an insolent thing to do and my mother wouldn’t be very proud of it if she knew anyways.

“Where are you mum, I need you please guide me,” I did a small prayed, thanking God that I was safe and praying for other’s who weren’t.  I got home at around eight, it was empty when the maid opened the door for me I was dripping wet she shooed me in and into the shower as she got some clothes for me.

Stripping off my wet clothes I immediately jumped into the shower and let the hot water slide down my skin warming me up. Wrapping the towel around my waist tightly after the warm shower I didn’t want any cold air to touch me, I made my way out to see a fresh pair of fairly new clothes lying on my bed.

Slipping on some warm, thick leggings and a long furry top with socks I headed downstairs helping out a few of the maids in the kitchen.

“No no, you my child need to get some meat on you,” she ordered me to sit down, preparing a hot dish for me. I didn’t know what it was, but all I knew was that I was grateful for it.

“Thank you,” I responded sincerely, she was shocked at my kindness but recovered quickly and went back to cooking, “How did you manage to land yourself a job here?” I asked curiously in attempts of striking up a conversation, a smile appeared on the woman’s face as took a trip down memory lane.

“Master Lockwood, young Daniel Lockwood’s’ father took me in from the streets on a cold Christmas,” to say I was surprised doesn’t cover it but shock even that wouldn’t cover it, “he was sweet and kind, giving me a place to stay providing I did the chores it was like being offered to live in a hotel,” she was happy but I was confused, well then the traits certainly didn’t pass down to Daniel I thoughts.

Shoving the hot food down, my stomach was relieved to finally get food into in after a couple of days finally satisfying the needs of my stomach I said goodnight heading upstairs into my room. I made a list of things I needed, but I couldn’t afford any of them I’d have to work even harder than before in order to cleverly devise this plan because first of all I needed to collect evidence against the bitch.

Some sort of camera system installed slyly would be good, as well as a phone so that I could contact Luke for any sort of emergency but I was glad he was happy. I hope nobody got hurt in the process of realisation whose wrong and whose not, but what happens if I do get Daniel to realise that he’s being backstabbed would he still divorce me but why did he marry me in the first place kept bugging me since the day we got married.

For now I had to finish my homework, I concentrated on my work for a good two hours catching up and finish my homework but my mind was on the plan. My mother will be avenged, my anger for the specific person burned brightly that if he came in front of me I would kill him but I made a stupid promise that I will lock him up and put him away for good, for murder of a woman who was loving a caring, for the murder of my mother.

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