Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
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Although Benjamin seemed to be on Lukas’s side, he had his own reasons. He was only supporting Lukas to stop Daniel from making the right choice for him. All of the women Daniel selected for his son were usually capable and from powerful backgrounds. If Lukas were to marry into such a background, he was afraid that the leadership would remain on their side forever because his wife’s family would back him no matter what.
In one word, most of them gathered here didn’t care what Clara did, it was merely an excuse to stop the wedding from happening and Lukas was a fool to have reported it to them, they all thought. Benjamin heard Lukas was a womanizer, hence he would never make a good choice. So the plan was to take advantage of the situation and ensure Daniel never interfered with his life in the future, especially now Lukas was surprisingly helpful.
So when he asked Daniel that question, the man turned to glare at Benjamin so intensely that he gulped down saliva. None of them couldn’t tell what exactly was frightening about Daniel, the man was simply scary.
“Are you trying to say that I have no say in my son’s love life?” Daniel asked icily, finally letting out his oppressive aura. He had been quiet all this while and see what it led to.
Benjamin was readily intimidated by Daniel, however, Robert the elder brother was bolder and he spoke up,
“It’s your son’s life, not yours. You already lived yours in case you don’t remember, nor did anyone choose your wife. ” He stated challengingly.
Daniel turned to him with a sarcastic tug at the corner of his lips, and said, “You’re oddly invested in my son’s life, shouldn’t you reserve that concern for your other son who’s suspected of being gay?”
He hit Robert where it hurts the most and the man grabbed the chair’s handle so tight his knuckles turned white. However, Robert put on a straight face, and the only gesture portraying what he felt inside were his hands shaking from fury.
He heard the rumors about his son and though the world had changed and the Mafia rules weren’t as imperious as before – which was the reason Lance was still alive – they still looked down on gays. Hence, Lance was a big disgrace to him right now.
Meanwhile, Lukas sat in the corner watching his uncles and father fight it out verbally. He had no intention of stepping in and stopping them until he got what he wanted. He already lured them and they took the bait, it was now left to them to give him what he wanted.
Robert answered him, “Those are merely rumors and you should know how destructive unverified words are for you to use one so carelessly and accuse my innocent son.”
“There is no smoke without a fire,” Daniel hinted that there must have been an atom of truth in that rumor.
“In that case, what if I were to spread that Lukas wasn’t really your son and you are impotent which is why you were only able to give birth to the imbecile – ” Robert was still saying when Daniel whirled around him and with lightning speed, punched him in the face.
As the former Don, proceeded now by his son who was doing well in leading the family, Daniel had quite a flawless reputation except for that one defect – his imbecile son. Hence, Daniel who was usually collected, lost his control.
Watching his father and uncles engage in a fight, Lukas felt like face-palming. This was not what he wanted. They were supposed to put up a rule or something that would stop his father from interfering in his marriage choice in the future. But there they were, fully grown adults fighting in their presence. However, Lukas was sure of one thing, his father would be utterly embarrassed – and enraged – by the time this is over.
So while the others went to separate them, Lukas remained in his seat. Not then, when it seemed the fight wasn’t going to stop anytime soon, Lukas merely gestured to Victor who nodded and lifted his gun upward, releasing two shots in the air.
They were startled by the gunshot and some of them even ducked under the table thinking that this was an attack or something. So when they stood up, they were embarrassed. They were supposed to be fearless, however, they shivered like chicks at the sound of a gunshot.
But thanks to the gunshots, normalcy returned and everyone returned to their seats. However, the tension was thick in the air and Lukas knew that if he didn’t dismiss them anytime soon, another fight would break out.
“Honestly, I expected more from my elders,” Lukas said, and though they didn’t lower their heads, he could see the shame in their eyes.
Lukas turned to his father who was more furious than embarrassed. Daniel was not going to let this go and Robert better watches his back for the next days to come.
“I understand your point as my father, however, just like uncle said, he has the right to be involved in my life as well. After all, as the Don, whoever I chose as a wife would have a huge influence on the family. Had I not been lucky, I wouldn’t have discovered Clara’s deceit, and who knows what she would cause our family in the future?” Lukas said and there were echoes of support from the family members.
But then, they shouldn’t have rejoiced too soon because Lukas said,
“However, as the head of the family, that means I have the sovereign power and in that case, I want no interference in my choice of a partner, not even from my father.”
There was instant silence the moment everyone heard Lukas’s declaration and that was when it dawned on Robert that Lukas just used him. But why? That was what they couldn’t understand. Lukas had no problem accepting Clara, the lady his father had chosen until her crime was discovered. However, Lukas had always been unpredictable, so they didn’t think much about it. He was probably sick and tired of his father’s controlling ways.
“I’m the leader of this family and would take the responsibility for whatever decisions I take. So, you don’t have to worry about the woman I marry in the future. This meeting is dismissed, thanks for your time.” Lukas said and left before anyone could say a thing, Victor trailing after him.
“This is not the end,” Victor pointed out that Daniel wouldn’t let him go that easily. They were only able to resolve today’s issues because they had been lucky to find out what Clara had done thanks to that kid, Aziz.
“No, it’s not. But he would lie low for now.” Lukas added under his breath, “I hope so.”
Get Into Her Head
Clara was startled awake as soon as she heard footsteps. Left alone and with nothing to do for the past hour, she fell asleep out of boredom. Hence, you could imagine how she felt to wake up only to see Lukas right in front of her, her heart nearly jumping out of her chest.
He snuck up on her like a ghost and Clara came to a startling realization that if Lukas wanted her dead, she would be long gone by now. And Lukas must have sensed what she was thinking because there was an arrogant smirk at the corner of his lips and that pissed her off greatly.
Lukas pulled down the gag he used to shut her mouth and Clara glared at him, flexing her sore jaw.
“Something great must have happened for you to be this smug, let me guess? You successfully managed to find a way to get rid of me since our wedding is invalid anyway?”
“Bingo!” Lukas didn’t bother to hide his excitement, “Had you been this smart, by chance, the both of us might have worked out. However, I’m not the man to regret my actions, so thank God we didn’t end up together.” He sassed.
“So now what?” Clara lifted her head proudly, “What are you going to do to me? Are you going to get rid of me so you and your mistress can leave happily ever after?”
She went on with a sneer, “Well, let me remind you, Lukas, you would never have a happily ever after with that woman because I’ll be your mortal enemy and I’ll never leave you both alone.” She shouted, “I gave you everything, Lukas! I even gave up Luther for both of us to be together and this is how you pay me back?! In that case, I would never leave you alone in peace!”
Clara threatened Lukas, expecting some sort of reaction from him after the provocation. But then, Lukas stared at her blankly as if it was mere air that spoke and it confused her. Why wasn’t Lukas saying something? It was more satisfying when he talks back, only then that she knows he was affected by it.
But then, after over five minutes went by and there was still no sort of response from Lukas, she felt like a fool. If only Clara knew that Lukas was only trying to control himself from murdering her.
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In the past, insulting his mother would set Lukas off, however, Rhea finally ended up on his list. In one word, calling Rhea his mistress was enough to provoke him to anger. And right now, Clara just committed that crime, hence, Lukas had to muster enough self-control to stop himself from simply wrapping his hands around her neck and crushing her windpipe.
“I was hoping that you would say that,” Lukas finally spoke up, but that wasn’t the response Clara was expecting and that made her brows furrowed in confusion.
Lukas began to circle her like a vulture around a carcass, albeit slowly. That unsettled her and the hairs on her back stood on edge whenever Lukas walked behind her because she couldn’t see him nor could she tell what he was up to. What if he had a gun with him and wanted to end her life? Thoughts like that filled her mind.
So it wasn’t a surprise Clara gasped loudly when Lukas suddenly placed his hand on her shoulder from behind and she shifted uncomfortably in her seat. Her heart began to pound while beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Her palms were clammy and she unconsciously tested the strength of the bind and God, she couldn’t get out of it. What was she going to do? She began to panic.
Lukas knew that Clara was all bark but no action and would have let her be, however, she insulted Rhea and he wasn’t going to let that go. Aside from that, perhaps, because of their family’s closeness, Clara underestimates what he could do – his ability and power. Or perhaps, she just doesn’t believe that he could hurt her because of their history together. Or maybe, she was simply a spoiled brat.
In that case, he deserved a little respect.
Lukas had a feeling that Clara would continue being a nuisance to him until he put her in her place. He didn’t get rid of his father’s influence, only to entertain her drama. Moreover, until he got rid of his father and Clara, Rhea would never be comfortable enough to settle down with him. It was all for Rhea.
So he increased the pressure of his grip on her shoulder till she winced, and the sound satisfied him. However, Lukas didn’t stop her until Clara was whimpering and begging him to stop. And he did. Lukas then grabbed her hair from behind and she cried out in pain just as he said into her ears,
“You are going to be my mortal enemy, is that so? I guess I haven’t told you that none of my enemies get to live the moment I get my hands on them?”
Lukas threatened her and she shivered.
Lukas laughed mockingly but it quickly changed into a sneer, “Since you are never going to leave me alone, why don’t I get rid of you first?” He pushed her away as if she was mere dirt and didn’t matter to him.
