Early in the morning, Crystal did not wait before she bounced out of bed. Since last night she could not get a wink.
Reasons are:
She was scared of sleeping. There could be another invasion.
She was scared of closing her eyes Incase Grayson changed his mind to stay loyal to Vincenzo, and kills her overnight.
She was scared of sleeping because she was not sure how life would treat her before day breaks. The Italian mafias and the Russian mafias wants her dead....
And lastly, because Ariana was a good snorer. She snores like hell. Crystal had tried every ways to stop the sound from penetrating.
She even considered going downstairs knowing both men that claimed they had this thing called 'history' are downstairs.
So morning finally came, and it is only 7:30am.
Yawning, she walks in Ariana's closet and was let down at her own sight. She looked she just crawled out of a Zombie casting scene.
Her eye bags did not do well to hide themselves. They are so prominent you would notice she never got a wink till dawn.
As Crystal walks in the bathroom, she decided to take a bath and washed her hair.
She was deeply astonished at the sight of Ariana's set of deodorants and cosmetics. The scent of Ariana's hair shampoos are so alluring.
Ariana is a model so there is not surprise if she is using these amounts of shampoo.
Suddenly she felt like she wanted one.
One of her shampoos for her self. It was not like she is been greedy, she just liked the shampoo.
She better not use another person's shampoo. Crystal dropped them and walks back to her room she scanned her bathroom. Though she had seen these ones before. But she likes Ariana's set.
Maybe one day she would ask Klaus she wanted one of those.
Perhaps her and Ariana would go out today for shopping. That sounds like fun.
She was not going to sit around the house and be lonely.
Quickly, she turn on the shower and started scrubbing her body. She then washed away the remains of soap.
She scanned her body, from the mirror before her. Her eyes darted to her clitoris, red hair was finding their way out.
Not surprised, so that was what her father was saying. She is indeed a red head.
She is sure that very soon her scalp would turn red too.
She suddenly felt the urge to meet her father again.
That is also on her to-do list.
First is asking the questions bugging her mind, about Grayson Veleno and the infamous Fantasma.
Even about her mother called Bloom. A feared assassin.
And going to shopping with Ariana today.
There was a lot she needs to know.
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Klaus did not wait till dawn before he summoned by the 'family'. His mafia family.
In the hall, where a transparent round table was situated chairs for different members of the family.
And Klaus' chair on the center of the room.
He is wearing a black Italian made suit and black turtle neck.
His hair falling on his fore head.
Klaus sat with power radiating the room.
Every men kept quiet, they dared not speak.
In short they dared not disrespect the infamous Fantasma.
On his right hand side was Alejandro Lillard Fernando, his under boss.
And on the left chair is Grayson Veleno.
There are twenty two men. Including Fantasma and Veleno.
All eyes was peaking at Veleno, wondering what he was doing in their mist. The man is known for his ruthlessness. So there is not way on earth they are not scared of him.
Every man waiting for Fantasma's first pronouncement.
Alejandro pen in his hand scribbling something insignificant in his jotter.
"I am glad to see the family. How is the family doing?". Klaus started.
"Great boss" They echoed at once and curtsied.
"I am pretty sure we are aware of the threats against my empire, especially a girl. The one in my keeping.
Alejandro already informed you all about the details. But we are all here for two reasons".
He started, scanning the room if anyone would object to his upcoming statement, instead, they all sat bowing their heads.
"The reason for our meeting here as you all know that we do not just meet in these room if we are not facing a very great challenge. On my left is Grayson Veleno. An assassin, he is here to help curb and fight side by side Incase issues arise.
I cannot train you all. I know you can handle one another, but these is not a fight for one person. We do not know what we are up against yet. That is why we must ready for the worst.
Veleno here, has been working with us but not a family. Henceforth, consider him one of you".
When the men heard these they looked displeased but kept the mouth shut, for dear life.
They knew what their boss was capable of.
"Veleno would teach you the skills you lack. You must protect this family. We are learning this skills to protect these family, these empire that we have all built." He continues.
"My dear sister Ariana is with me now, so she my be used as my weakness. Against me.
I assign the four men by the extreme to protect her including Alejandro, sh seems to get along well with him. Ensure you are distant from her, so it would not make her uncomfortable. Henceforth, you all live here. These place is bug enough for us all.
Your rooms are still ready for you.".
He takes a break, hoping what he was saying had been noted. He was trying to not leave anything out.
So one of his men, Damian, he is the one with a Babyface. Blonde and pale skinned.
He is specialized in technologies.
"Um- boss. About staying here. We would need to go pack our things. I suggest you please grant us a day to prepare. I know we have limited time and we do not know what we are up against. But I am just suggesting". Damian informs and looks around the room.
Though he is the yougest, he is gay too. But Klaus had taken a liking in him simply because he was good at what he does and loyal at the same time.
"Yeah. I accept that. You may take the day off then." Klaus announced.
"May ask something else boss?." Damien's hand in the air, seeking for permission with his babyface. He is also known to be the only one who always has a question.
"Yeah go on". Klaus says.
"Thank you. So I really want to know if we can trust Veleno again. I mean I can complete these statement. But I hope you understand what I mean".
Veleno did not allow Klaus to reply. Because he responded himself.
"Well, it is said that my loyalty lies with money. But these time after I returned form prison-or better say-, when the infamous Fantasma's father. Vincenzo, walked me out of the prison. I had a change of mind. My loyalty lies with the man I had 'history' with. So dare I say that whoever the fuck who trust me should. And if I still can not convince you the so be it."
Veleno announced. His eyes meeting every persons in the room, trying to detect what they are thinking.
"Thank you for your time. Our purpose here must be carried out. I am pretty sure I am clear" Klaus says, and strode out of the room heading to Crystal.
He left the room, but his presence still very dominant. He was feared among men.
Of course he is the infamous Fantasma.