CHAPTER 32
Isadora’s POV
A beautiful silver ring with two red hearts. I was stunned! I noticed an engraving on the inside of the band that read ‘Rafael’.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.
“I got this ring for a specific reason. The two hearts represent, my heart and soul which are yours forever. The color red represents the fire you ignite inside me everytime I look at you.” He slipped the ring on my finger and lifted me up to his chest. “I asked my father before I got shot, how he knew my mother was the one. He said when he looked at another woman, he felt nothing like what he felt for my mom. She stole his heart and soul and he didn’t want them back from her. Well baby, you stole mine and I never want them back. So I put them on a ring where you can always have them with you. Even if I’m not physically there.” He smiled. I couldn’t hold back the tears and sobbed into his neck. How did I get so lucky? “Use your words kitten.”
” I love you. I love you so much Rafael! “Igrabbed his face and kissed him hard. He burried his face into my hair and sniffed.
“I swear to god Rafael, if you sniff me and get hard and ruin this moment, I will put you back on punishment!” Even though I couldn’t see his face, I knew he rolled his eyes when he sighed and groaned.
“What the fuck !? He sniffs you to get hard?” Josie asked making her signature’Ew’face.
“It’s better for your sanity if you don’t ask questions.” Rafeal said making me giggle. Suddenly Alfonzo runs into the room.
“Why are people screaming?” He asked confused.
“Rafael sniffs Isa’s hair to get hard!” She gasps and puts her hand over her mouth. She looked straight at me and mouthed’T’m sorry.
“So? Tons of people have weird fetishes. In fact, a little birdy told me a certain firey redhead likes to hard core role play in the bedroom.” He winks at Josie.
“We have a closet full of Halloween costumes if you wanna play with me?”
“I’M GONNA FUCKING KILL HIM!” She punches Alfie in the arm hard and stormed out.
“Who is she going to kill?” Rafeal asks confused. Cass. Aparently they fooled around a couple of times.” I said laughing.
“I’m sure he can handle her.” He smiled. I jump down and walk over to Alfie. Patting him hard on the arm where Josie hit him. He winces. “Learn to keep your mouth shut.” He lowers his gaze to the floor and nods. I take a step towards the door and feel Rafael’s arms grab hold of me.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
“To stop her before she does something she regrets. Her and Cass are best friends but right now she doesn’t see it that way. She’s not thinking straight.” He smiled and nodded.
“I’ll drive.”
-The Silver Paw-
It’s after closing hours but Cass always stays way later than that. I see his car, Josie’s and one other. Who’s could that be? We walk in and see Cass standing by the bar taking verbal abuse from Josie. His face was stoic and yet his expression was soft. I may not know him as long as Rafael or Josie has, but I do know he’s the sweetest, most gentle giant you’ll ever cross paths with. He can whoop ass when he needs to, but Ive never seen him get angry. Not once. He’s always using pet names, winking and flirting. Always the perfect gentleman.
“I can’t fucking believe you Cassius! I told you that in secret and you go and tell Alfonzo !? How could you !? You knew! You knew how hard it was for me to even tell YOoU that and you go and blab it to someone else !? You swore you would never tella soul! What happened to that promise !? I thought we were friends!” She screams. I take a step forward but Rafael pulled me back.
“Hang on. Let them talk it out first. If it gets out of hand the we can intervene.” He whispers. Cass goes to reach for her but she slaps his hands away. Banging her fists on his chest. He was a lot bigger than her so I’m sure it didn’t hurt him that bad. I could see he was getting frustrated but he knew he would never raise his hand to a woman. He finally grabbed her arms, firmly holding her in place. She struggled hard to get out of his grip. He wrapped his arms around her and locked his arms together around her back. She just kept struggling. Like a fish out of water she wiggled and wiggled.
“Lis.. list Damn it Josie! Listen to me!” He snaps at her, making her stop. “I’m sorry I told him. It was an accident. It just slipped out. You of all people know how much alcohol effects your filters.” She started to cry. I could tell she was still mad but she didn’t want to be. She was fighting with herself big time. Cass planted a small kiss on her lips, lasting a little longer than expected. When he pulled away, she was no longer crying, mad or .. well, she didnt show much of any emotion other than shock.
“Can you forgive me? Please?” She stood there for a moment and finally nodded. He loosened his grip and she wrapped her arms around his neck.
“If you ever do something like this again ..” He cuts her off. “I won’t darlin’. I always learn my lessons the first time around.” He kisses her cheek and winks. I notice Nessa leaning against the door of the dressing rooms.
“If you ever wanna share secrets with me Josie, I can promise I’l take it to my grave:” She winked and made Josie blush bright red.
* BOOM *
Suddenly the front door to the club burst open, almost completely off the hinges. Five guys dressed in black and with their faces covered ran in.
“Grab her!” One of them yells. Another runs after me, right into Rafael’s fist. Hitting the ground, out cold. I run and grab Josie, pulling her behind the bar. I see Nessa jump over tables and kick a guy in the face before tossing him around like a rag doll. Cass did some ninja shit with another guy and Rafael was beating the hell out of another guy.
“There you are little princess.” A raspy voice said as we turn and see one of them stalking towards us. Josie gets in front of me and grabs a bottle off the bar, breaking it and holding it towards our attacker.
“Take one more step and I will castrate you!” She yelled. He laughed and smacked the bottle out of her hand, grabbing her by the throat and hoisting her up in the air. She screamed and Nessa jumps over the bar, snapping the guys neck. Josie dropped to the floor gasping for air and Nessa picked her up. Holding her in her arms.
“Are you okay beautiful?” She examines Josie’s neck gently. Without another word, Josie grabbed Nessa’s face and kissed her deeply. Actually, more like tried to eat her face. I see Nessa’s hands firmly grab Josie’s ass, making her gasp as she pulled away from the kiss. Josie blushed and looked away but Nessa grabbed her chin and made her look at her.
“Momma’s gonna take you home and fuck the shit out of you pussy cat. Would you like that baby girl?” Josie shivers. I know that shiver all too well. She seemed hesitant but nodded and bit her lip. We were pulled out of the moment by Rafael’s deep growl. He picked up one of the guys by the throat and slammed him hard against the wall.
“Who sent you !?” Rafael hissed.
“You already know the answer to that.” The guy chuckled.
“TALK! While you still have a tongue to do so.”
“All he wants is the girl. Give her to us and you, your family and everyone else you love will live. He’s not gonna play nice anymore Rafael.” The masked man laughed. HE !? No no no no no no no! “Do we have a deal?” I see Rafael smirk.
“Do you know what happens when you make a deal with the devil?” Rafael stared at him and wrapped both hands around the guy’s neck.
“He takes your soul.”
* SNAP *
He breaks the guy’s neck and lets him fall to the floor. When he turns around, I bolt for his arms. The only place I feel completely safe. Once in his embrace, I cried.
“It’s alright baby, I’m here. I got you.”
“Please tell me it’s not who I think it is.” Josie’s voice raspy from being choked.
“Rodrigo.” Rafael said his name and I felt bile rise in my throat.
“Cass, help me take out the trash.” Josie comes to me and hugs me. I wanted to cry again. Not because Rodrigo wanted me, I could care less about, but now my child’s life was in danger.
“Look at me Isa.” She takes my face in her hands. “He will not get his hands on you. You hear me?”
“I could care less about him wanting me Josie. My child’s life is in danger now.” I sobbed. Nessa gently nudged Josie aside and picked me up in her arms.
“I got you girl. No one will mess with you while I’m around. If you ever feel scared, you just point to the person who’s bothering you and momma will take care of it.” She kissed my cheek. Rafael and Cass come back breathing heavy.
“I saw how you broke that guy’s neck. Impressive.” Cass complimented Nessa.
“I used to be a street fighter. I’ve taken on dudes three times my size and weight class. Those little punk bitches were just a warm up.” She laughs.
“What kind of training have you had?” Rafeal asked.
“I’ve dabbled in just about everything. From kickboxing to Tiger and Crane styles of kung fu.” She stated proudly.
“How would you like a new job?” Nessa raised her eyebrow.
“Personal body gaurd for my kitten. I will pay you way more than what I’m paying you now to strip and serve.”
“You got it boss.” She smiles. Rafael Comes towards me and picks me up in his arms. Holding me close and nuzzling his face into my neck.
“This will never happen again baby. I promise.” I nodded.
“He doesn’t wanna play nice? Then I won’t play nice.” He turned to CasS.
“Cass, call a meeting.” Cass raised his eyebrow with curiosity.
“Shiv?” He asked. Rafael slowly nodded. Cass nodded and grinned.
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