Chapter 4
Rome, Italy.
Alliana's pov:
The entire flight to Italy was so exhausting that Souline and I barely slept. We left around midnight and arrived at eight a.m., which isn't bad, but we've lost our energy. The plan is to stay in a hotel, eat, and then meet up with Kai and Carlos. We're already in a hotel, so the next step is to rest. I'd say we'll leave for lunch around two o'clock and meet up with Kai and Carlos around four o'clock.
I can't wait to meet them and finish the case.
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Rome, Italy.
Carlos's pov:
I got up a little earlier than usual to run some errands. I had to wake Kai up so he could get everything ready for Alliana's arrival later. We hadn't decided where or when we'd meet, so I told Kai to call Souline later to discuss a time and location.
After I finish my errands, I'll change and eat with Kai before waiting for them to arrive at whatever location or time Souline and Kai agreed upon. I truly hope Alliana can assist me with this disreputable case because it's becoming far too stressful.
Yes, I am the mafia, and I could have gone to any lawyer in Rome, but she is always recommended by someone. I mean, I have no idea what she looks like or her age. Is she a senior citizen? The elderly are wise and cautious.
I'd be grateful if she could assist me with my legal case and problems. What else can I do? Nothing much, because if I don't finish these cases, the feds will come and get me.
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Rome, Italy.
Souline's pov:
I awoke and looked at the alarm clock on the hotel's frame, eleven already. The flight from Ontario to Rome was so exhausting that my body ached from sitting in the seat for so long. To top it all off, Alliana and I haven't eaten anything. We didn't eat anything on the plane because it was only made for prisoners.
We planned to go eat around two o'clock because we thought it was a good time, and then we'd meet up with Kai and Carlos. I had to call Kai first and let them know we were in Rome and to discuss a meeting location. I sat up on the bed and stretched like I'd never stretched before, my back cracking as I stretched.
I took the phone from the pillow next to me and called Kai. I yawned before calling him to avoid yawning on the phone with him, which would be embarrassing.
"Hello?" Kai asked. "Hello, Kai, this is Souline," I said. "How are you, Souline?" Kai asked. "I'm fine; what about you?" I asked. "I'm pleasant, just finishing up some files here," Kai explained.
"Wow, this must be exhausting, huh?" I remarked sarcastically. "You've got no idea," Kai said. "Of course I do; after all, I am Alliana's assistant," I joked. "I forgot," Kai admitted.
"Anyway, I was calling to let you know that Alliana and I are in Rome and would like to meet at four o'clock," I explained. "How was your flight?" Kai inquired. "It was horrible; we couldn't even sleep, and the food was horrid, so we didn't eat," I explained.
"That's tragic," Kai said. "As if you didn't know how a plane functions," I remarked. "You're right, I don't fly on public planes, but rather on private jets," Kai cocked.
I rolled my eyes.
"Do you consider yourself a billionaire?" I asked. "No, my brother is a mafia, and I work for him," Kai explained.
My face turned bright red. Carlos is a mafia member? What the fuck is going on? Has Alliana ever collaborated with the mafia?
Perhaps, perhaps not.
"Mafia, you say?" I asked. "You seemed terrified," Kai observed. "Not really, but some mafias startle me," I say. "Oh, I'm sorry, but Carlos isn't the type of mafia member who would kill people unless he were in a position to do so," Kai explained.
"Oh, right," I admit. "Besides, we're well-liked here in Rome; I'm sure you'll hear people mention us when you go out to eat," cocked Kai. "So egocentric," I remarked. "Nope, just telling you so you'd believe me," Kai explained. "Look at us talking about this when we're supposed to be talking about where to meet," I pointed out.
"That's simple; why not at our place?" Kai asked. "Uh, your house?" I asked. "Mansion," Kai explained. "All right, Mr. Show Off," I said. "Not at all," Kai replied. "Yes, you could have said yes instead of a mansion," I explained. "What kind of mafia family do you think we are?" Kai inquired. "The brokies," I chuckled before hanging up the phone.
I texted him for the location because I forgot to ask for the address, but hey, teasing Kai is both hilarious and terrifying because I don't want to be murdered for being disrespectful. Kai sent me the address minutes later.
Honestly, I can't wait to meet him.
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Rome, Italy.
Kai's pov:
I just got off the phone with Souline. To be honest, despite her sass, she appears to be a lot of fun to be with. We share a few characteristics, such as the fact that we are both assistants and work a lot, which is beneficial because we both make money and get recognition.
But I'm not going to lie: I cannot wait to meet her. I mean, just picturing her in person, even though I have no idea what she looks like, is disturbing. I just hope she's not an elderly lady.
BANG!
A loud swing interrupted my thoughts. When I turned around, Carlos was throwing things all over the place again.
Here we go.
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Rome, Italy.
Carlos's pov:
After I returned from errands, the feds showed up at the bank and found me; I have no idea where they came from or how they found me. They gave me a warning the last time I saw them before I went on probation for the first arrest.
I thought I'd never see them again, but after learning about my recent legal case, they tried to find me but failed because Kai installed something that precluded them from finding me.
But somehow they hacked into it and found our location.
The feds warned me that I could face serious consequences for what I did earlier. The case for which I was summoned was the second one. I guess the family of the man who murdered my parents found out who I was despite my efforts to remain anonymous. Because I'm well-known in Rome, that's how the feds tracked me down to the mansion.
Fuck.
I could have been used fifty times by each family member, and none of the feds would have found me. The clock is ticking away, and I need this girl to assist me with my legal matters; otherwise, I'll be fucked.
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Rome, Italy.
Alliana's pov:
I awoke and stretched. I checked the time and discovered that it was already noon. Because no eyebags were visible, I must have slept like an angel. I wanted to cancel the meeting and just travel around Rome because it looked so gorgeous from the air.
The setting was simply mwah, chefs kiss.
Today is the scheduled meeting with Kai and Carlos. I'm not sure what the plan is, but I'm hoping Souline informed them that we're in Rome and will arrive at four o'clock to meet with them.
I went to my room's bathroom and started brushing my teeth while showering. Because I'm new to a new place and don't trust what the hotel serves, I washed with my own soap and body wash.
It's not meant to be taken out of context; it's just something I do whenever I go somewhere. After I showered, I changed and dressed properly.
Before leaving my hotel room, I put on some perfume and jewelry, did my hair, and grabbed my purse. Souline had a room across the hall from mine, which was a relief. I knocked on her door and waited to hear back. She needed about five minutes to open the door.
"Sorry! I was changing, "Souline said as she let me into the room. "No, it's fine," I said as I looked around her room, which was the same size as mine and had the same furniture. I took a seat on her bed.
"Just to let you know, I called Kai a while ago and told him we were in Rome. He invited us to his home—, mansion, "Souline stated. "Mansion?" I inquired, my brow furrowed. "Apparently, Carlos is a mafia," confirmed Souline.
"Interesting," I commented. "Well, I'm starving; let's go eat?" Souline said as she gathered her belongings. "Yeah," I said as I stood up and went to the door to open it.
We both went to eat after Souline grabbed her belongings. "We go straight to their place after we eat," I explained.
"Of course," Souline replied.