CHAPTER 9

Leanda felt her heart beating fast as Diego pressed himself hard against her. She feared what might happen next.

But luckily, a knock came on the door. Putting a stop to Diego's kiss.

His lips came off hers, as he stared at her and said to Leanda, "Speak."

Leanda gasped and immediately asked, "Who... Who is it?"

"Ma'am, are you done?" It was the maid from earlier, standing outside the bathroom.

Hearing her, Leanda took her gaze back at Diego, who signalled her to continue.

"Yes, I'm done," She responded.

"Okay. I'll really want to clean up the place," She said.

When the maid said that, Diego's grip came off Leanda. This gave her the breathing space she needed.

She moved towards the corner, where she had kept the dress the maid gave to her. Looking at the Mafia Lord, as he bit his lower lips while staring at her.

Leanda took her face off him and said to the maid outside, "I'll be out shortly."

"Alright then," The maid said, walking away.

Leanda heard her footsteps distancing from the door. She feared that Diego would resume with his act, but he didn't. Instead, he approached the door and opened it up.

"Join me for dinner," He smirked at her, before leaving the bathroom.

Once he left, Leanda rushed to the door and locked it at once.

Her back came leaning against it, as she held the towel around her, closely. Her body still shivering from Diego's action. Unable to subdue the troubling feeling.

"It's fine Leanda. You're fine. This will be over soon," She assured herself with her eyes closed.

After getting dressed, Leanda made her way out of the bathroom, looking for the dinning room.

She was met by a guard, who told her to come with him.

Having no choice, she followed the guard, until she arrived at a large dinning room, decorated beautifully with luxury.

"Waw," Leanda commented while staring at the room.

Her eyes soon fell on Diego. He was sitting on his seat, waiting patiently for her.

"Come in," He invited Leanda in.

The guard walked away while she stepped into the room. Carefully making her way to the table, like she's trying to avoid any trap.

"Have a seat next to me," Diego offered, pulling the chair at his right side, back for Leanda.

Gulping down her saliva, Leanda moved closer to Diego and sat on the chair.

She didn't feel comfortable when she sat next to him. All she had in her thoughts was that he was going to touch her since she was close.

Just then, four maids came in with lots of food. Serving both Leanda and Diego.

Leanda stared in amazement when her eyes fell on the meal before her. She has never seen anything like it before.

She could feel her stomach grumbling at the sight of the dish.

Embarrassment filled her face, when her stomach grumbled out loudly for Diego to hear. She felt so ashamed, that she had to apologize to him, when his eyes fell on her.

"It's fine. I'm glad I invited you to join me for dinner," He said, taking hold of his cutleries to begin.

"Eat up now," He said to Leanda. Giving her the go ahead to begin.

Seeing that he has started eating, Leanda took hold of the spoon and began to eat. She ate so much, that she didn't realize Diego watching.

All he could do was smirk, as she finished the first dish before going for the next.

Leanda never realized how hungry she was. She was starving terribly.

She was about to put in the spoon in her mouth, when the thought of her father came to her mind. That placed a halt to her eating at once.

"Father, I wonder if he was able to eat his food. Look at how I'm eating here forgetting about his condition. I have no time to waste, " she pondered on.

"What's the matter?" Diego questioned Leanda, when he saw her halting.

"Is there a problem?" He asked.

Leanda lifted her gaze at Diego.

Clearing her throat, she asked, "Mr Giovanni, I... About the money... Can I have it now?"

She had her hands clenched together in fear. Hoping that he gives her the money, so she can attend to her father's health at once.

When Diego heard Leanda, he smirked and responded to her, "Of course you can. First of all eat your meal, then I'll give it to you."

He proceeded with his meal. But Leanda still wasn't looking comfortable.

Though the money matter is settled, she still had her mind troubled about Dominick's body, which she dumped behind the barrels.

All she could feel was fear on what would happen to her, if the body is found.

"I have to tell him. He needs to know what I've done," She decided in fear.

Clearing her throat once more and gaining Diego's attention, Leanda said, "Mr Giovanni..."

"Call me Diego, Leanda," He said, dropping his cutleries.

Leanda froze at first, unable to speak. "Oh... Oh okay. Mr Gio... I mean, Diego sir," She said.

This got Diego chuckling.

"There's something you need to know," She said, shivering.

"Tell me," Diego said.

Feeling worried and scared, she said, "I placed Dominick's body behind some barrels. I didn't know where to put it so I placed it there. I'm worried that the police would find out about it and trace me and..."

On hearing her, Diego immediately burst into laughter at her words. Making Leanda look silly before him.

"You don't have to worry yourself about that. Just eat your food," He said, placing his hand on her lap.

Leanda's body shivered at his touch. She didn't feel comfortable with this.

"But what if the cops..."

"Just eat," He repeated with seriousness.

When Leanda saw this, she decided to stay quiet and eat her meal instead.

The way Diego's eyes shimmered at Leanda, sent a troubling feeling within her. Reminding her of whose presence she was in.

Diego, who was calm, had already gotten that covered.

He wasn't a stupid Mafia Lord that'll leave evidence aside for the cops to see. He made sure that Dominick's body was taken from that place on time. Ordering his men to toss his corpse into the sea.

A cruel fellow he is.

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After the meal, Leanda and Diego stood together at the entrance of the mansion. He handed Leanda a large envelope, accompanied with another.

"This is your reward for your hard work. And this is your tip for the little one," He smirked, handing it over to Leanda.

"Thank you," Leanda appreciated while taking the two envelopes.

Her mind flew up in delight, as she thought of her father and his treatment.

She couldn't wait to admit him into the hospital.

About leaving, Diego held Leanda's hand back. Causing her to shake at his grip.

When she faced him, he smirked and said, "You can't just leave without giving me a special thank you kiss. I just granted you with your reward and all I get is a simple thank you?"

He grinned at her.

Leanda didn't like this. She sighed and apologized to Diego for it.

He acted like he wasn't bothered, but he was.

Not to offend the Mafia Lord, Leanda moved closer to him for a kiss. She wanted to kiss his cheek, but he said, "On the lips."

That made her pause for a second, before she squeezed her fist tightly and directed her lips to his. Planting a kiss on it, before distancing herself from him.

Though he wanted a deep one, Diego was still fine with the one she did.

He smiled at Leanda and said, with his hand still holding hers, "Have a lovely evening my lady."

He lifts her hand to his lips and brushes his lips against it. Sending chills across Leanda's body.

Once his hand came off hers, Leanda turned to leave Diego's presence, before he attempts to try any other trick with her.

But Diego stops her once again.

Now what?