Chapter 2

Vincent

I watch Vera's ass as she goes to her room. We agreed to meet at 11 and it's 10:35 right now. I enter my room and lie on the bed after changing into grey sweats and a plain black full sleeve t-shirt.

Killian enters my room like he owns it and sits on the bed. "What are you doing here?" I grumble.

"Chill out big bro. You should learn to be nice to people who aren't Vera. Why should we always deal with your grumpiness?"

"Shut up"

"She has changed so much. Only physically though, she still carries the same attitude. It's been what? 5 years since we last saw her."

"Yeah"

We stay quiet for a long time before Killian speaks up. "If hacking is illegal, then who teaches the hackers how to hack?"

I throw a pillow at him. "Get the fuck out of my room"

He just laughs and lies down.

After some time he speaks up again."It's 11 already come on let's go"

We get up but neither of us know the way to the theatre so we knock and enter Vera's room. She lying on her bed wearing black sweats and a black crop top. I get a glimpse of her toned stomach when she gets up and my dick stirs.

Killian walks over to her laptop on the bed. "Are you working on a game?"

"Yep. Let's go, I got carried away and didn't check time"

We exit the room before I get a glimpse of it and Killian and Vera walk ahead of me with his arm around her shoulder and I narrow my eyes. I'm not jealous. I'm not.

She leads us to a huge theatre with recliners instead of seats. We spot Ludwin standing near a table at the end of the projector with Zade beside her.

Relief washes over his face when he sees Vera and he walks over to us.

We settle in the middle row with me sitting in between Ludwin and Vera, Zade beside Vera and Killian beside Ludwin.

Vera plays a movie as we all settle in. She drapes the blanket she brought over herself.

The movie had been going well but suddenly Ludwin shrieks and practically jumps onto me when a man gets shot. Vera scoffs.

I try to push her off but her talons are clawing into my arm so I glare at her. She notices it and moves away from ne with a sheepish look. Smart girl.

Veronica

Beep. Beep. Beep.

I move my hand all over the table trying to find my alarm and snooze it. It doesn't fucking snooze so I throw it across the room and it crashes loudly. Oops.

I sit up on my bed and rub my eyes. Fucking hell. Movie at late night was probably a bad idea. I check the time on my phone since my alarm clock is resting in heaven. 8:02. I have to leave for my job at 10 so I woke up right on time.

Groggily, I walk to the bathroom and brush my teeth and take a nice hot shower. I exit the bathroom wearing a towel on my head and another covering body and move to my closet.

Not caring much I throw on a white crop top and black skirt with a long brown jacket that reaches the hem of my skirt.

I let my hair dry naturally and walk downstairs. Vince is sitting on the kitchen table wearing a black t shirt and jeans. The sleeves are only half so they give me a nice view of his tattoos. Ludwin is sitting beside Vince, painting her nails and Killian is trying to do.....a handstand?

"Good morning, Rose" Killian says cheerfully. Jesus how is he cheerful this early in the morning. I can't talk to people without my coffee so I mumble a morning and make my way to the kitchen.

"Grumpy in the morning aren't you?" Killian shouts amusingly.

"Sure am"

I pour coffee into my favourite cup and sit down at the table.

"Where did mom and dad go?"

"Our dads are out for work and moms are out for shopping," Killian answers as he saunters into the kitchen.

"Jesus. It's barely nine."

"Well then why are you dressed up Rose?"

"I have work."

"Work?" Vince interrupts us.

"Yeah I design games remember?"

"Cool. We're coming with you," Killian says happily.

"No you're not"

"Yes we are"

"You can ride with Ludwin. She works there too," They glare at me and I smile sweetly, sipping on my coffee.

"I don't mind." She says looking like she just won a lottery.

"Where do you work?" Killian asks me, running a hand through his black hair, his silver rings catching the sunlight.

"SilverEnix"

"Greyson is your boss?"

"Mhmm" I hum.

"Is he nice to you? Do I have to kill him?" He asks and I laugh.

"You don't have to kill anyone, Killian" I wash my cup and pick up my keys and purse.

"Bye boys" I call out as I head towards the garage where my black mustang is parked.

Killian follows me.

"Veraaaaaaaa" He says in a singsong voice and pokes my cheeks.

"Vera" Poke.

"Veraaa" Poke.

"Vee" Poke.

"Rose" Another poke.

Son of a-

"What!" I say exasperated.

"Nothing. Goodbye, sweetie" He jogs away before I could smash his face.

• • •

"Morning, Vera" My friend Dean greets me as I walk towards the door of my office.

"Morning"

"We are all heading to Arsenal's tonight at 10 you wanna join?"

"Who's we?"

"Me, Jake, and Rachel."

"Alright but don't mind if two annoying fuckers join me" I grumble doubting that they will leave me alone.

"As long as it's not Ludwin they can join. I'll pick you up at nine." He says and I smile and enter my office.

After almost 4 hours of working, I check the time. 2:00 pm. When I'm about to head out to the cafeteria for lunch, there's a knock on my door.

Before I can ask them to come in, the door opens revealing a scowling Vince.

"Doesn't the big mafia boss have better things to do than visit me at my office?

"It's your break and I had some work to finish"

"How did you know it's my break?" I ask putting my hands on my hips.

"I am friends with your boss. Now come on." He grabs my arm and drags me out of my office.

We enter the lift. "Which floor is the cafeteria on?"

"Third. So what's up with the scowling? Oh wait! Your face is permanently like that. I forgot" He glares and I laugh.

We head out towards the cafeteria and stand in the line. Soon enough, people gawk at Vince as they walk by. I don't blame them. His big frame and cold expression is kinda hard to miss.

I order 3 cheeseburgers,2 fries and soda and wait for Vince to order.

"I didn't want cheeseburgers much less two of those" He glances at me.

"Duh. Who said these are for you. These are mine, you can get whatever you want."

He orders 2 grilled cheese sandwiches and coke and leads us towards a table.

"You are going to eat all of that?" He eyes my food. He is about to watch me gobble up all that in 15 minutes.

"Don't judge me or I'll drop kick you," I threaten and he raises his hands in mock surrender.

We eat in silence for a while but then I ask, " What's your middle name?" He cocks an eyebrow at my random questiom. "I'm just curious," I shrug.

"I'm not telling you."

"Come onnnn" I prompt.

"No"

"Please"

"No"

"Pretty pleaseeee, Vince" I give him by best puppy dog and he sighs.

"It's Garrison" He says quietly. I'm silent for a beat or two but I cannot help the laugh that escapes me.

"Seriously? Vincent Garrison Russo." I cackle.

"I should have never told you. You have to tell me yours now"

"Lynn."

"Hmm that's not so bad- hey!" He exclaims when I finish my last fry and pick up the other half of his sandwich.

"It's not my fault you don't eat fast enough" I say but with my mouth full of sandwich, I look like a 1 year old babbling and he shakes his head in amusement.

"You eat so much yet you are so fit"

"I got to gym but there's no way I'm stopping junk food"

We chat for a while and head back to my office.

"I need to go to the compound to get a few details out of someone. I'm taking your car. I'll pick you up when it's time for you to go home." He tells me. The audacity of this bitch.

"Who says I'm gonna give you my car?"

"I do"

"Good. You may kiss the bride now"

"Vee" He says and I sigh before throwing my car keys at him which he catches effortlessly with one hand.

"If you scratch my baby you won't like the consequences" I tell him.

"Thanks for telling me, amore mio. I'm scared now." He kisses my forehead and leaves.

"I'M SERIOUS, ASSHOLE" I call out but only get a laugh in return.

• • •

Vince is leaning against my mustang when I walk out of the building.

"You're late" He drawls.

"You're early" I counter back.

A guy honks from behind since the great mafia boss has parked my mustang in the middle of the road but one glare from Vince and the guy is reversing his car.

"Scaring innocent citizens are we?" He chuckles and opens the passenger door for me. "Milady" He bows and motions for me to enter the car and I roll my eyes.

He gets into the car after me and starts the car, driving towards the familiar path home. Sometimes I wish I could live alone but my dad says he can't leave me unguarded. Of course I didn't listen and bought an apartment and had the attacking me the very next day. Dad moved back to his house the very same day.

An idea strucks me and I turn towards Vince.

"I need a favour, Garrison"

"I can practically see the wheels spinning in that little head of yours so speak up. And don't call me that" He say, spinning the steering wheel with that very veiny hand of his.

"Can you convince my dad to let me live alone?"

"Not happening"

"Come on, Garry. Atleast you should be on my side"

"We have too many enemies for you to live alone"

"I can manage living on my own." I huff.

"Sure you can, honey. But we can't risk anyone attacking you."

"Ugh"

"I'm going to Arsenal's with my friends so I'm guessing you two piece of shits are coming too."

"When?"

"Tonight. At 10"

"We are coming don't worry I know you will miss us when you are out there alone"

"Yeah yeah you have no idea how much I miss you both" I say , sarcasm dripping from my voice.

We reach home and before I could open the door, it opens and Killian wraps me into a bone crushing hug.

"There you are Vera, I missed you" He says, leaving me confused.

I peek behind his shoulder to find Ludwin. Ah, that's the problem. I hug him back and we walk into the house when Killian looks over his shoulder with a disgusted look.

"Didn't know you allowed stray dogs in the house, Vee"

"Fuck off" Vince punches Killian on the shoulder and he sways dramatically before gripping my shoulders for counterfeit support.

"Ow! He's hurting me Vera, shoo him off" I smile and punch Vince in the stomach.

"That hurt, Vee. How did you manage to punch so hard?" He groans.

"Sorry babe. I have a black belt in karate and I have ranked first in Taekwondo and boxing."

"That's my girl right there" Killian throws an arm around my shoulder and ushers me towards the living room.