Chapter 1 - An eye for an eye

Lesley pov:

It's been 5 fucking years since I've seen Rita.

I can't believe I let that bastard snatch her right under my nose. Back then, I was weaker than a broomstick, stating the fact that I had a child for a Mafia boss 'Kris'.

But now, everything will change because I am not only out for revenge, but to take back what was taken from me years ago, and I will not rest until I do so.

All those years of thinking and thinking if my daughter is still out there, Alive, devoted me to becoming an assassin with blood on my hands, it made me become wiser and sense the cruelty of the world, it made me mature and strengthen my body hoping one day, my courage and strength will come in handy to save my daughter.

The time for my devotion and courage is yet to come, I move now and there is no turning back.

"You are Lesley Granade?" The Mafia's second in command [Ethan] muttered staring down at the documented papers he held.

"The one and only" I smirked.

"Tell me, Miss Lesley," he slapped the papers on the desk and sat down.

"Do you intend to risk your life in becoming a bodyguard to serve the Master?" He uttered giving me a stern look

"If I had better plans or motives, I wouldn't be here would I?" I replied calmly

"Alright, Miss Lesley. Here in the applications, I can see that you are a professional in Martial art and Krav Nava. You can assassinate, use guns, and threaten objects." He reads from my application.

The only thing fake in that application was my identity. My whole identity itself was fake. My name isn't Lesley Granade, I bear by Emily. My natural look was chestnut hair and blue eyes, but due to my undercover mission, I dyed my hair Black and packed it into a pigtail.

I wouldn't want to be easily recognized by Kris. I had to keep my identity low, for now, any blow-up is and will be a problem, but it's worth it to save my daughter.

"That's right, I am specially qualified for this job, you can count on me" I answered

"If you say so, Lesley. I just hope you know what you are saying and wouldn't screw up" He points out folding my application in one whole.

"Trust me and you will be able to sleep with two eyes closed Sir"

"oh my dear it's not me that would be doing the resting, it's our boss. Speaking of the boss, he's been expecting you" He got up from the chair as I followed him out of his office. The hallway was spaced out and it got me wondering how big and beautiful this mansion is. We walked to a blindfolded room covered with a red curtain and scented candlelights on each side of the room. The ground was covered in roses as well.

What is this? A hunny moon?

"Sir, She's here" He muttered softly

"Leave" A thick triggering voice submerged from behind the curtain

"Yes sir" He left the room leaving me with his boss which I haven't even seen what he looked like, But unexpectedly, My curiosity short lasted until he came out of his hiding spot.

We meet again. I couldn't believe I was faced with the Mafia boss and the father of my child. My reaction was speechless and I couldn't lie, but he looked more attractive than he did years back...

Kris Laveron,

The leader of the Crimson Mafia. He still had that emerald eyes, Black hair, and a built body. It was hard to believe he was standing right Infront of me, an eye, for an eye.

"We finally meet Miss Lesley" He echoed

"But I must say, you look prettier in person than my guys said you were, you look so familiar to my future wife" he walked up to me with a smirk on his face as he gently took my hand and kissed it.

"I'm flattered, sir but I came here to negotiate with you for your safety, not to become your future wife," I said sharply

His smirk grew wilder as she sat on the chair behind him

"Beautiful and Intimating. I can't believe I'm this lucky" he grinned

He's so shameless. After everything I went through, I have to put up with this good-for-nothing fool? I would have made my mission easier by putting 2-3 bullets in his thick head, but that would be too risky.

"So, Why did you want to see me, sir?" I changed the subject

"I have been looking for someone to protect me and my little girl for years. All the other bodyguards I know of are stupid as fuck and they don't do their jobs well, but you my dear would do. That is if you are as motivated in this quest as you say you are. Here's the deal Sweetheart, do your job and I'll double your salary" he negotiates

"Not a problem Sir, I will do the best I can to protect you and your daughter" I agreed.

"Alright! That said and done, You're going to be staying at the mansion from now on, My enemies seem to track me closer and closer every day and I need all the protection I could get. Got that?"

"Yes sir"

"Good"

I was surprised that during all our talk and negotiation, he barely recognized me... 'yet'

At times, I catch him staring at me as if he knew me from somewhere but from his perspective, he just can't picture it.

"Ro will show you your room," Kris says after our talk

Just then, a beautiful lady around my age with a maid's uniform walked in.

She curtseyed politely before speaking "Good Evening Sir," she greets Kris then turned to me

"Follow me please," She says and I followed.

We left Kris's room and made our way to the convenience room far from his. I couldn't believe how big my room was, It was a whole Apartment itself.

"Here" The maid hands me a uniform once we stepped into my surprisenly massive room.

"The boss said you should were this and come to his room by 8:00" She muttered and left shortly after.

it was a full flexible suit and it didn't look bad when I tried it out. It was comfortable and just right but what bothered me about the outfit was how nicely it gripped my body.

I was about to leave my room when I felt someone peeking around the corners of the hallways. Danger?

I was shortly alarmed and was about to bring out my gun but my guts were telling me to act more curious than defensive.

"Who is there? Come out" I ordered

Suddenly, a girl around 6 walked out of her hiding spot holding a teddy bear. She had the most beautiful Sapphire eyes and long curly black hair.

No way, It's her.

"Rita"