SOLD TO THE MAFIA QUEEN

AUTHOR’S POV

Xander arrived at the agency where he works it was five hours until closing. After being stuck in traffic, he bounced into the company without greeting or looking at anyone. He knew he was busted because of the eyes that were on him as he entered the elevator.

He arrived on the third floor, where he worked. As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he bumped into a group of cops who were talking. They also wanted to get into the elevator. He was about to move out of their way when they all paved the way for someone to come to the front.

His jaw dropped as he realized it was Mr. Parker his boss and he was carrying two files. Xander quickly leaped forward before Mr. Parker could utter a word and took the files from him. Mr. Parker was a man in his early 50’s. He had a bald head, and he was putting on a black tuxedo.

“Sorry I am late.” Xander apologized as he scooped the files into his hand. Mr. Parker stole a glance at his wristwatch with a frown.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“You aren’t late, Mr. Carter. Why didn’t you just stay home?” he queried.

“I promise you; I didn’t want to come late. I was stuck in traffic and there was a… family issue that I needed to attend to.” Xander said, avoiding Mr. Parker’s gaze, he was somewhat happy that Mr. Parker didn’t scold him because he had anger issues.

“Give the files back to me, Mr. Carter. Why don’t you go home and solve your stupid family issue. You don’t need this job.” Mr. Parker said, extending his hand to him. Xander shook his head and took a step away from him.

“I…I am sorry I am late, but I can assure you, I really need this job. I really do.” Xander said.

“You don’t need it, I gave you a simple task and you couldn’t fulfil it, by now I would have sent you to the detective department to help detective Kim out by being his partner, but you just messed things up…” Xander cut in.

“Boss, you don’t expect me to give you the result at such short notice…” Mr. Parker cut in.

“Are you trying to say I am dumb? I gave you the whole night, Mr. Carter. It was enough to get a little information about the person that has been trafficking girls, but you blew it. I don’t think you are fit to be a police officer anymore.” He said.

“I…I am sorry boss. I shouldn’t have said that, but I really need this job. I promise I will try my best, so just give me one more chance.” Xander begged, staring at him with pleading eyes.

“The job still hasn’t been fulfilled. I will just ask someone else to do it since Detective Kim is still on leave.” He replied, walking ahead of Xander. Xander hastened his footsteps, walking after him with his eyes on him.

“Please trust me, I know I can do it this time…” Xander said and paused for a moment, looking at the floor. “I lost a lot in the strip club just to get the job done. I even lost my credit card.” Xander said, under his breath. Mr. Parker paused for a moment with his hand folded behind his back. Two employees ran over to them and greeted him, handing three extra files to Xander, who struggled to carry them, putting his hands together. The employees bowed their heads and walked away.

“I will give you one last chance, if you ruin it you are fired.” Mr. Parker threatened.

“Ye-yes sir.” Xander said, as a drop of sweat dropped from his forehead and into his eyes.

“Good Mr. Carter, and this time I don’t want excuses and don’t come to work this late again.” He added.

“I won’t, I promise.” Xander answered with his eyebrows lowered and pulled together as Mr. Parker patted him on the shoulder twice. A smile curved across his face. They both started walking down the hallway together. All the doors of offices were closed with people doing their jobs.

“I want you to go back to the station and get all the necessary items you would need.” He said and Xander nodded, frowning as he walked, holding tightly to the files.

A blanket of darkness covered the sky, and the moon took its spot in the sky, shining down on the streets and houses in Miami. The streetlights were on, brightening all the streets with the sound of vehicles in the air. Everyone was driving to their different destinations.

*******

Ashley was sitting behind her desk with a chopstick in her hand. She was eating some Chinese cuisine that Dave had bought for her, with Melody standing in front of her with her hands crossed. There was a chair nearby, but Ashley had asked her not to sit on it.

She was back in her trench coat that had only one button at the top. She was licking her lips as she watched Ashley eat. Ashley was chewing her food in ecstasy with her eyes closed. Melody’s stomach was rumbling; she hadn’t eaten the whole day, but Ashley didn’t seem to care. Ashley finished eating, and started using a handkerchief to clean her hands, with her gaze on Melody.

“Do you know why you are still here?” she asked, and Melody nodded negatively.

“Well, you are here because you don’t know a lot of rules.” Ashley said and drew out her top drawer, taking out a red book that had whore rules boldly written on it in a stylish font. She grasped the book and handed it to Melody, who walked closer to her desk and took it from her.

“I want you to read those rules and remember them. From today we won’t be able to see each other anymore because you will always be busy, and you won’t have to come to my building anymore.” Ashley said.

“Then how am I supposed to work, queen?” she asked. Ashley smirked and got up from her desk.