An Affair With The Mafia's Fiancée

A Dangerous Affair Chapter Two - A Known Stranger

I turned the paper in my hand to the next page and kept on reading. What was written here was fair, but the last sentence made me laugh even though it wasn't funny..

"Either I let you go or you don't leave.. If you keep pushing then you'll leave as a corpse."

This man meant business but then again I have done all in my power to find out about him before coming this side.

So whatever he was going to throw at me I was ready. He had no idea what was coming his way.

My phone started ringing taking me away from the contract in front of me and what was on my mind. I took it without checking who the caller was, "What's up..?"

'Hey it's me.. Are you up for a beer?'

"Hey .. Is it safe?"

'How do you mean?'

I smiled, "I mean I just got an offer so I'm not sure if meeting you is a good thing.."

'Oh really? Then no business.. Just friends meeting.'

I laughed, for her to consider me even a friend it was funny.. But I had no one.. Literally no one close to. Because as an assassin I didn't want anyone dying because they were closer to me. My line of work didn't want that, that's why I was far away from my family and I made sure they were safe from me.

"Friends you say? I don't have Friends.."

She laughed, 'You know what I mean. So be nice to me because you'll need me.. Always.'

She was right, I was going to need her because I had based my plan right on her. Everything that I have worked on and for needed her to fully go well from now onwards.

"Fine .. Let's meet then.. You can come to my place before tonight. I need a goodnight sleep because my eyes are going to see something tomorrow. I need to prepare them."

She laughed a bit, 'Whatever ... I'm on my way..'

I smiled, "Let me order pizza then... Friend."

I was born and raised in Italy until everything changed at my matric dance (prom) and I had to move.

From when I was 17, I traveled over 12 countries training for this time.. A time I thought would be wise to finally get back what's mine.

I changed my identity twice so that I wouldn't be traced back to my real identity and I changed names. I was hoping that she'd remember me as the person she last saw 9 years back.

I got up and ordered pizza then started moving papers on the table to clean up.

I switched on the television and watched it.

A knock on the door made me stand up. I smiled at the woman standing there, "Hey you.."

"Hey ..." she said. "..Can I get in before someone comes and kidnaps me.."

I laughed and opened the door wide open for her to come in.

"Man you dirty little thing.. When are you cleaning here? Like actually cleaning in here?"

I shook my head a bit while checking if there was anyone following her. I closed the door and walked behind her to the couch, "My apartment, my rules Nikita, like I said on the phone call earlier, you're not my friend."

She rolled her eyes before throwing herself on the couch, "Whatever .. Do you have a beer?"

"I don't drink while on the job.." I said and she scoffed at me, "Your life is so boring I swear.."

"So much I love it.."

She smiled, "You have one goal though and you're following through... I want to be a part of it."

I sighed, we've been through this with Nikita. Worse because she was a CIA agent.. They would kill her in the most painful way. I mean she might be my contact this side and I might be pushing the fact that we are not friends a lot, but I want her alive after all this.

"Why? Why would you want to risk your life.. Just keep being here and I'll give him to you. Remember my plan.. It will work."

She shook her head, "There are some loopholes there.. Your goal is her.. And we also want him, so I need to be in.."

I sighed, "Dude I don't want you to die.."

"I know that's why I call you a friend. I have my training and expertise in the field you know.. I'm undercover so no one knows that I work as a cop.. Please squeeze me in."

What I have learnt about Nikita since I got here was that she ws also persistent, so she was not going to let this go easily. I nodded my head, "Fine .. Let me settle in first and then I will find a way to get you in.."

She smiled, "That wasn't hard now was it?"

I shook my head, "No .. It was not.. Can I bring that beer now?"

She nodded her head, "It's about time.."

I laughed and got up to go get it from the fridge.

You know as much as it was a bad idea in my line of work to have friends and family, it was also good to have those you can rely on. And I could confidently say that Nikita was one of those, hence I don't want her mixed up into this or dead.

We sat down and started talking about this and that. In between I could see she wanted to talk about my mission but I made sure I ran from it. I wasn't ready to share with my one trustee what my goal was here and why I was here.. The version that she knew, of me wanting Leonardo in jail was good enough for now...

Later on she left and I went to sleep.

...

'Nooo come on.. You can't do that.. You can't do that.. I've been walking with you and you promised...' I said.

'But if my dad is here to get me then I should go..' Andrea responded. I sighed and took off her school bag, 'Fine then. Take your bag..'

'Are you mad?' she asked and I didn't say anything, I just kept on looking at the car that was slowly approaching us.

She sighed and came to stand in front of me. She was so cute and short it made me smiled.

'Are you mad Sophia?'

'It doesn't matter, you're going to leave..'

'I can ask them to take you home too..' I quickly shook my head, 'Nooo .. You know your father is so scary..'

She laughed and took my bag from my hand. She showed me her pinky finger, 'Look .. I promise that no car ride will separate us, no distance will and that I'll never forget you.. You're important to me..'

I couldn't help but smile at that, I gave her my finger and we crossed them together. After that we made a little cross on our left chest.

She smiled,' You're cute. I'll see you tomorrow at school.. '

The car finally came to a stop and someone opened the door. Andrea got in and then the front window suddenly opened and he appeared there and gave me a death glare..., 'You will never. and I mean never see her ever again..'

..

And I woke up drenched in sweat. I looked around and it was still dark. So it wasn't time for me to wake up yet..

I hated dreams... And I hated dreams about him and her.

I took out my phone and checked the time. 4:12 am.. Great. I was not going to go back to sleep now. So waking up was the only option.

I got out of bed and went to the gym. I spent an hour in there and then went to take a cold shower. I took out my black and white suit and put it on the bed. I went to make breakfast and then put on my clothes before taking my old car and driving to the mansion.

Today I was alone so the drive felt longer. But I took that time to keep the strategy in my head and try not to think about her reaction. I was wondering if she'd remember me.

I reached the gate and they soon buzzed me in. The drive to the mansion was as long as the previous night and then I went inside the house.

I was met by one of the men who came to us yesterday.

"Hey .. I'll leave you with Old Mike.. You're just in time. The missus has arrived.."

My nerves kicked in. God... It felt like it was taking forever. We entered the black office and I found one big guy sitting there. He looked scary as f**k, had two scars on his face but I paid little attention to him. Andrea was here and that was all that ran in my mind.

"Sit down.."

I shook my head and heard a voice behind my back, "Oh she doesn't like sitting Mike... That's what I love about her. She's ready for action.."

I turned to Leonardo and smiled, "You catch on pretty quick.."

He smiled, "Yes ... And so do you. So I think I'm going to love you working for me. You know your work.... But that old car has to go.."

I laughed a bit there, "Come on sir that right there is my baby.."

The door opened and I watched as Leonard's face lit up with excitement, "And this right here is my baby.."

I heard laughter, her laughter before she said, "Daddy come on..." Her voice sounded different and matured and confident, not as that child who used to break my heart back in high school and then make those promises by crossing her heart.

I didn't want to turn... I was a little scared.

Leonardo extended his hand and she came in view. She was wearing a black long dress with a slit up from her thigh and the heel was longer than I expected.

I watched and he pulled her closer by the figure and kissed her, "Hey momma... how was your flight..?"

"Good .. You said there was something.." she said. I could see the side of her face and her dimple was still there. God..

"Ahh yes.. This is Anzania Cambel.. She'll be your new body guard."

Slowly she turned around and our eyes met. They met and I felt it. The connection that we have always had. From just looking at her. She was still beautiful...

She smiled a bit and my heart became at ease. Man she probably recognized me.

" A woman... Really? Should I feel safe?" she asked the last question looking back at Leonardo.

"She is the best of the best. You know I'd never gamble with your life. It would be like gambling with mine."

She looked back at me and extended her hand towards me, "Umh .. Miss...?"

That's when I saw it. She didn't know me.. She couldn't recognize me.. I gave her my hand still looking at her. Trying to search in her eyes but I saw a blank stare.

"Cambel.. She's Anzania Cambel.." Old Mike said.

She smiled, "Hello Miss Cambel.. It's nice to know you.. I hope you'll last.." and then she sighed, "I need to rest..."

"Alright .. Mike.. Take her to her room. I need to run a few things by Cambel before you walk her around.."

Mike got up and went to Andrea and they left. I couldn't believe it. She doesn't recognize me.. It was like she was looking at a stranger..