Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
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Moreover, the reason he was in this position today was all thanks to Lukas. He had been an ordinary police lieutenant for years and even when he was due for promotion, the others would secure the spot with their connections and power and he would be left with nothing because he had nobody on his side.
However, all of that ended when Lukas approached him one day and told him he would grant his wishes. Truthfully, he resented Lukas at first because he was amongst the few who truly knew what the Luciano family does beneath the false fa?ade of a corporation. They were a huge underbelly of corruption.
But there was no evidence and the Luciano family was too powerful. Not to mention the fact that promotion was around the corner again and he still had no backer. The man named David knew he couldn’t do this any longer. It was time for a change and if it meant joining hands with the devil, then so be it.
So he accepted Lukas’s proposal and to his surprise, instead of being promoted as a police captain, he became the Chief of police instead, to everyone’s shock. How had Lukas been able to do that? He didn’t know nor did he care to know. He has suffered five years of neglect – others occupying the position where he should be.
Just as a virgin who tasted how good sex was the first time would go back for more, David became addicted to his position that he would do anything to keep it. And that meant sulking up to Lukas and covering up the gang’s mess where necessary.
He kept Lukas’s crime hidden from the law while Lukas funded his programs and wants. Yes, he was Lukas’s puppet, both of them had a symbiotic relationship.
“Yeah, I really should. After all, no one knows when he or she takes their last breath on earth,” laughed David, the Chief of police. He took the joke in good part.
“Alright,” Lukas finally stood up, it was time to leave.”I’ll see you after it’s done,” He said to David while working on the buttons of his suit.
Even though Lukas sat down for a while, there was not a trace of wrinkle on his clothing, and the material was of high quality and tailor-made for him.
“Of course, see you later,” The chief of police stood up with him as well, seeing that it was rude to sit while Lukas stood even though the latter didn’t seem to mind.
As soon as Lukas left his office and the door was closed, David slumped on the sofa in the middle of his office. He began to loosen the tie that made him feel suffocated.
“That rascal!” He cursed, getting rid of the tie entirely. How dare he order him like that? He was older than him for Christ’s sake! He was tired of being used. However, his gaze fell on the briefcase and he quickly grabbed it only to pull out bundles of cash.
“Wow!” David exclaimed, eyes lighting up.
He must have been talking nonsense! David changed his mind immediately after seeing the cash. He would continue to work for Lukas if it meant he would receive benefits like this one.
At once, David picked up the telephone by his side and dialed a number. As soon as it was answered, he ordered,
“I need you to put out an APB.”
Meanwhile…..
The instant Lukas was out of the station, Macy was quick to ask.
“You’re even going as far as putting an APB on her?” Lukas was making that girl feel too important and she didn’t like it.
“His idea, not mine,” Lukas waived her off.
“Yet, you allowed him,” There was an accusation in her tone and that made Lukas halt in his step.
With a frown in between his brows, Lukas turned to her quizzically, ” I really don’t understand your intentions nowadays,”
“What?” Macy was taken aback by his question nor did she like the tick in his jaw. He was annoyed.
“You know I’m trying my best to catch Ariaana and you’re supposed to be helping think of a plan. However, you didn’t even try at all and what you do now is to question the plan I have in motion?” the annoyance was now evident in his tone. His jaw was clenched and his gaze was cold and narrowed down on her.
Macy swallowed nervously, her heart pounding in her throat. This was the second time in a week Lukas was scolding her. Lukas never scolds her – because she was always perfect.
“I’m sorry,” Was all Macy could say with her head lowered.
Lukas stared at her intensely before stepping forward and made her stand up straight, staring deep into her eyes.
He then placed both hands on her shoulder and Macy looked down at that gesture, her heart missing a beat. That was a first.
Lukas squeezed her shoulder gently before looking her straight in the eyes asking, “I just realized that you’re bowing your head and apologizing more than usual lately and that is not like you, Macy. What is going on with you?”
“You’re so obsessed with that girl, it’s beginning to bother me,” Macy was tempted to say however she knew that would only complicate issues.
Lukas was trained to be the heir of the Luciano clan and he doesn’t work with sentiments. Showing Lukas her vulnerable side would not gain his pity or affection, rather he would look down on her.
The only reason Lukas took her as his assistant in the first place was because of her capability – there were a lot of other gang members veering for this position – she can’t fail him now. Also, Macy knew what she was getting into by letting herself develop feelings for him. Now, she had to dance to the tune of the music she played.
“I think I’m just stressed, that’s all,” Macy replied to Lukas without breaking eye contact with him.
“You need rest then and that you would get,” Lukas said to her, massaging her shoulder a bit as if it would alleviate the stress before letting go.
“No!” Macy shouted upon realizing what Lukas meant by that. This was not the time for a break, especially not when that girl was going to be captured soon.
However, before Macy could protest that she was fine, Lukas’s phone rang and he glanced across the screen only for his expression to change.
“Hello dear father,” That was all Macy needed to hear to know the grim reaper of hell had called.
“Sure,” Lukas said, ending the call that didn’t even last a minute.
“What does he want?” Macy asked, concern written over her expression.
“He wants me at his place,” Lukas said with a tone that didn’t seem excited at the prospect of visiting his father.
“I should come with -“
“No, return to the base and get a rest,” Lukas dismissed her before flagging down a taxi, leaving his car to her so she would drive it back.
Macy had no choice but to obey his order, so she drove back to the base. She hardly parked the car when her phone rang and saw it was one of the boys.
“Hello?” she picked up the call.
“I think we found the girl,”
“What?” Macy was stunned by the news and it took her a few minutes to recover from the surprise. When she finally did, an idea hit her and her lips curled to the side in a smirk.
She said, “When you get your hands on her, bring her to me,”
Lukas had a stoic expression on his face as he walked into his father’s place. Although he looked straight ahead, his peripheral views did all the work for him.
He observed and mesmerized every turn and doors, noticing the newest alteration made to the house. Although Daniel was his father, Lukas had never for once slept over at his place.