The Cartel’s Queen

Tensions Are Running High

After taking multiple orders, I went back to the bar and poured the drinks, placing them on a tray and delivering them to everyone. I went through almost everyone. Enzo didn’t want anything. I’m sure he knew his life was on the line tonight. It was best if he didn’t drink. I know he’s not sober, but he didn’t need to be drunk either.

The sound of the door opening startled me, making me jump as I was putting away some of the bottles from the counter.

In walked this very tall and muscular man who was on the younger side. Looked to be about twenty six years old, and had fairer skin, yet he was tan in some places. He had distinctive face tattoos that I couldn’t recognize from across the room. His black hair had a side fade and his hair on top was slicked back. Everyone went silent as he entered the room.

The longer I looked at him, the longer I realized that it was the same man with hazel eyes from earlier. The one who was so mesmerizing that I couldn’t take my eyes off of him.

Rio walked up to him, giving him a secret handshake and side hug. They smiled happily as they greeted each other. He’s really handsome, but his aura is very dark.

I can just feel it.

The man left Rio and took the seat at the head of the table. My jaw dropped as I put everything together. He was the Boss? Can’t be! He looks like a child.

As he sat in his chair, his hazel green eyes traveled over to mine, making my breath hitch in my chest. His gaze was breathtaking, god he was so f*****g handsome. He had on a black luxury suit, with gold embellishments. He even had a stubble beard that was lined up to perfection on his face. It seemed as if money made him comfortable in his skin.

His gaze left mine, helping me break from some kind of trance he had me in. I gasped for breath softly as I realized I had stopped breathing.

“Nice of you to join us, nephew.” Santiago said out happily, raising his glass of tequila to the sexy man

The man smiled, showing his mouth that was full of gold teeth encrusted with diamonds. The man was so sexy when he smiled. It was like his aura was dark, but it called to me. It was like I wanted him, like I needed him. God what is wrong with me?! That should be the last person I should get involved with.

Especially if he is the boss.

Not to mention the fact he saw me being touched my Rio behind the bar.

So embarrassing!

“Sorry for being late, but as you all know, Making money can take longer than expected.” The man said out amusedly in a deep tone

Others around the table laughed at his comment. Santiago seemed to find it f*****g hilarious. He laughed as loud as a damn billy goat.

fucking i***t.

“How about we get down to business so we can all go back to having fun huh?” The man said out with a smirk

I couldn’t help but smile at his smirk. He seemed so goofy, yet people knew not to cross him. It was like his energy screamed psycho killer, yet his childlike features didn’t seem to agree with his energy.

“Santiago, what’s going on with your territory and the supply that’s been missing?” The handsome man said out seriously curious

He leaned back in his chair, interlocking his hands and focusing his gaze on Santiago. Santiago sat up in his chair, changing his body language and energy. I could see a hint of fear in Santiago’s eyes.

“There’s a snitch and a thief in our territory!” Santiago snapped out angrily

“What proof do you have?” The handsome man asked out calmly as he leaned back in his chair

“There were the same two people on the last couple of runs where product has come up missing. $100,000 worth of product each time to be exact.” Santiago spat out angrily

A bottle of liquor slipped out of my hands when I heard how much money was stolen. All that sounded throughout the room was the sound of the bottle breaking on the floor at my feet.

Everyone’s eyes were on me now. The tension in the air could be cut with a knife.

“Sorry.” I whimpered out softly as I dropped to the floor quickly, disappearing behind the bar

God so f*****g embarrassing! Get ahold of yourself Amina!

I started picking up the pieces of the bottle, making sure I didn’t cut myself. The conversation carried on as I sweeped up the rest of the glass, then threw it in the garbage behind the bar.

I decided to snatch a bottle off the shelf and pour myself a shot behind the counter while I was still bending down. I downed it and poured myself another one, downing that too. I needed to drink the edge off. My nerves were all over the place.

“Who were the men you suspect of being traitors Santiago?” The handsome man’s voice said out through the room

After I drank another shot, I stood back up, putting the bottle back on the shelf. I avoided everyone’s gaze, but made sure to keep my ears open.

“Enzo and Mario.” Santiago said out sinisterly annoyed

Everyone looked around the table at my brother Enzo and the other guy Mario. The guy Mario was a lot bigger than my brother. Enzo was only nineteen, and the other guy looked to be over thirty years old.

I sighed angrily frustrated, trying not to get upset. This wasn’t my business to get involved with, but that’s still my little brother.

I mean I have $20,000 saved up. I could take that and run off with Enzo. We could go somewhere else and start a better life. I know $20,000 isn’t a lot in this economy, but it’s better than watching my brother get beat to death.

“What do you two have to say about these allegations?” The handsome man said out to my brother and Mario.

“Santiago’s the liar and traitor!” My brother snapped out angrily

Men around the table said many conflicting things, ready to give my brother a beat down. Santiago just laughed amusedly, as he drank the rest of his tequila in his glass.

Santiago raised his glass in the air and snapped his fingers, letting me know he wanted more tequila.

I grabbed the tequila off the shelf and held my breath as I walked it over to Santiago, pouring some into his glass.

As I poured his glass full of our finest tequila, Santiago took it upon himself to smack my ass and grab it forcefully, practically knocking me over. I spilled a little bit of his tequila, taken back by what he just did.

“Don’t f*****g touch her like that!” Enzo snapped out angrily, jumping up and out of his chair

Some of Santiago’s crew jumped up out of their seats and pointed guns at my brother, making my heart beat out of my chest.

Men yelled back and forth as my brother tried to get across the table and attack Santiago.

“ENOUGH!” The boss yelled out angrily

His voice was a pure force of strength, making everyone go silent and sit back into their seats. I took the chance to smack Santiago’s hand off of me, and walk back towards the bar.

My breathing was out of control now. I felt like I was gonna explode. My rage was rising, and I didn’t know how long I could keep it contained.

Rio looked at me worriedly as he saw that I was close to really blowing up on these people. I honestly didn’t know how much longer I could take it in here.

Silence filled the room, making me only hear my rapid heart beat. I breathed in deeply, trying to calm my heart, but nothing would work.

“What evidence do you have to prove that Santiago is a traitor?” The boss asked out to my brother Enzo, calmly

“It was destroyed in the fire. A fire that was mysteriously started from a cigarette.” My brother said out angrily

The boss man looked to his feet, thinking about some things.

“So you have no evidence then?”

“No.” My brother said out frustratedly

“Well then, this will be settled in the ring. Best of luck to the both of you.” The boss man said standing up and buttoning his suit jacket together

The other men around the table stood up, making their way to a door on the other side of the room, by the bar. I watched as they opened up the door and disappeared inside.

“I love you.” My brother whispered out as he walked into the room, disappearing.

Pain filled my body as I knew that may be the last time I see my brother. Tears swelled in my eyes, falling rapidly because I couldn’t control them anymore.

It felt as if my world was caving in around me.

God what is happening?!