Mia Regina Novel – Isabella It was almost 4 in the evening when I finished my work in a coffee shop, so I hurried my way to the house. I don’t call that place home because home is where you feel safe and this place is my nightmare. I still have to prepare dinner and get ready. I reach at the house and go in the kitchen. I see that some chefs are already preparing the dinner. That means someone important is going to come. I was leaving the kitchen when my aunt suddenly saw me and held my arm in death grip, her fake nails were digging in my skin. She dragged me into the living room and snarled, “If you are done whoring around like your mother go and get ready into something presentable. We don’t want other people to know the bimbo that you are.”
I whimpered as she roughly pushed me on the ground not before telling me to cover my bruises properly. Not wanting to cry I go into my room and start getting ready. I wear a simple red colored dress that has small white hearts and cover my visible bruises with makeup. I get ready and go upstairs to see if everything is perfect or not. I was arranging the couch cushions when my cousin Vanessa came downstairs wearing a very sheer black corset style dress. I wonder how she manages to breath in that dress. “Eww! What are you wearing? It’s so ugly but not as ugly as you.” Says the one with fake lips and nose job.
My subconscious chided. I ignored her and continue what I was doing. Few minutes later my uncle and aunt came down in the living room. My uncle dragged me into a corner and threatened me, “Keep your head down and don’t talk unless you are told to. These people are dangerous and won’t hesitate to put a bullet in your head. I really don’t care but I have to keep you alive for next two years so don’t mess up or you will regret it.” I meekly nodded yes sir and go into the kitchen. The chefs who came to prepare the food are long gone. I start to arrange the cutlery on the dining table when doorbell rang. I quietly go outside and see that my uncle opening the door. There entered three masterpieces of human but what shocked me more was that two of them were the same ones who came to the café in the morning.
Two of them seem to be of same age but one of them looked a year or so younger. This is going to be a long night, I thought. Alexander I’m the Mafia leader. David Thompson is a vile man who borrowed 20 millions for his business few months but hasn’t returned it. We warned him few days ago but he didn’t responded so now we are going to his house. Nodding at him we went into my car. I sit at the driving seat, but Jacob and Nate are fighting to sit on the passenger seat. Childish much! I roll my eyes at them and shout, ” Sbrigatevi, cazzo ragazzi” (hurry you guys). Jacob comes and sit on the passenger seat and Nate went to sit at the back with a pout. I roll my eyes at his antics. After driving for around half hour we reach his place. It is a medium sized house. Jacob rings the bell and David opened the door and ushered us inside.
There were three women in the hallway. One of them was around David’s age, I assume she is his wife. There were two other girls who looked like they were of same age. But I was shocked when I saw the same girl I saw at the café. I quickly cover my shocked expression with blank face. I’m here for business. David introduced his wife Veronica and his daughter Vanessa but didn’t introduce the other girl. Jacob noticed that and asked, “Who is she?” pointing to her. David answered with a fake sweet smile that she is his niece Isabella. Isabella, it suits her. She is wearing a cute red dress with little hearts on it. She is looking beautiful even without wearing revealing clothes like Vanessa and Veronica. We made our way to the dining room.
I had to sit next to Vanessa and God she can’t keep he hands to herself. I saw Isabella sat across me. She started filling her plate when Veronica said, “How much will you eat? You are already fat.” Isabella put back more than half of her food back. I am already getting irritated because of Vanessa’s antics and now what Veronica did added fuel to my anger. I wanted this to be over already. We finish the dinner and go o David’s study. I threatened him to give my money within a month or else he would be good as dead meat. After discussing few other things we went outside. David insisted to stay for drinks so we agreed. I sat on the couch and unfortunately that Vanessa came and sit beside me. No wait, she almost sat on my lap. I politely scooted a bit from her. I was annoyed by her behavior. Can’t someone take a hint? Nate was snickering and Jacob was trying to control his laughter. I glared at them and they both shut up. Good for them.
David ordered Isabella to do something and she left the room. Isabella came back in the room after few minutes and started serving drinks to everyone. Vanessa suddenly made Isabella stumble by putting her foot in the way. Luckily she didn’t stumble and regained her balance. David suddenly got angry, “You bimbo, can’t you do one thing properly without making mistakes. You are a disappointment” David roared and slapped her hard. All three of us were shocked but Vanessa and Veronica seemed unfazed by this behavior like it like this happens regularly. This was his last straw, “Enough! hijo de puta, ¿cómo te atreves a abofetearla? (You jerk how dare you slap her?) I don’t do business with people who hit women.
Forget about the deal. I was going to give some time to return the money but now you will pay us back within a week.” We maybe mafia but we are taught not to put hands on women or children. Ma will whoop our asses if she finds out if we did anything. David started stammering and begging to give him some more time but we didn’t pay any heed and left the house. After what happened in there I needed drink. I dropped Nathan and Jacob at house and then went to a club. I went into the VIP section and ordered my regular whiskey neat. There were so many women trying to get my attention but none of them appealed me so I went home. I took shower and went to bed. But I can’t take Isabella out of my mind.