Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
That was not the response Elijah was expecting, he thought she would be hostile towards him like the others for what he did. Hence, he welcomed her into his arms like she wanted, albeit awkwardly.
But that friendliness didn’t last because he received a blow right on his stomach and it was from the friendly Mimi.
I’m A Woman
“You bastard! What were you expecting?! That I would hold your hands and shake them for a job well done after what you did to Rhea?!” Mimi unleashed her fury on Elijah, holding onto his scalp as revenge.
“Hey, Mimi calm down!” Elijah could have easily defeated Mimi, but then she was a woman and he was the guilty party here. And she was holding onto his hair too tightly that he could lose a whole lot more if he retaliated.
“Calm down! Did you just tell me to calm down?” Mimi was enraged because never in history has anyone told to calm down did calm down.
She pulled Elijah’s hair further and Natalie, unable to stand the sour sight anymore said to the guards,
“Get rid of her. “
“No, don’t touch her,” Elijah pleaded on her behalf even though he was the one being maltreated and was actually in pain. Well, he did deserve it.
The guards looked at Natalie, conflicted about whose order to follow.
“I said take her away from here, now!” She commanded them with much authority and they had no choice but to obey. She was Eric’s woman and an important member of the family. Hence, her authority was stronger.
Her daughter has poor judgment in making friends, Natalie was able to figure out that Mimi had an affiliation with the Luciano family and didn’t like it. She wouldn’t want anyone coming to corrupt or change her daughter’s mind now that she’s beginning to move on.
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“Hey, don’t think of it!” Mimi used Elijah’s body as defense, “Don’t you dare lay a hand on me, or else I would end his life.”
Mimi was not capable of that, but they don’t know that at all except Elijah who didn’t panic at the threat – and perhaps Rhea’s mother who disabled her in one move.
With that chance, Mimi began to scream, looking upstairs, “Rhea! Come out! It’s me, Mimi! Come out now!”
“Take her now!” Natalie hastened the guards having seen what the girl was up to. She added, “Or I’ll do it myself.”
Both men came at her and Mimi could only do so much. They got a hold of her on both arms, lifting her off her feet, and were ready to kick her out of the property when Rhea in question stepped down, asking loudly,
“What is going on here?”
Then guards stopped, letting go of Mimi who turned and saw her best friend, tears slipping down her chest.
“Rhea darling,” Natalie was the first to go over to her after she climbed down the stairs and met them in the foyer. She tried to reach for her daughter but Rhea stopped her short with a question.
“What is going on here, is what I asked,” Rhea’s tone was firm and unyielding.
“That woman trespassed into our property and we don’t know how. Until we can figure out how she was able to sneak in here without any of the guards noticing her, I suggest that she goes -“
“That woman is my best friend and she’s not going anywhere,” Rhea was determined. She stood at the same level as her mother and they were both staring each other in the eyes.
“Not unless you want me to leave and I’ll do it. God helps anybody that tries to stop me,” Rhea spat and the two stared each other down until Natalie lowered her gaze and turned to the guards.
“She’s a guest and needs to be treated with the utmost respect,” She commanded them before turning to her daughter, “If she is your friend. I need to know about her as well. Have her settled down in the living room.” In one word, her mother was curious to know what they were going to be talking about. She doesn’t trust Mimi.
Rhea didn’t argue with that. She had nothing to hide anyway. If anything, she was merely happy that she had someone whom she could talk to who understands her.
As usual, Rhea barely acknowledged Elijah whose hair looked like a bird’s nest all thanks to Mimi. She took Mimi’s hand in hers and led her to the living room.
However, on their way, she quickly whispered to her jet friend, “No matter what you discuss today, don’t bring up Lukas or the fact you’re affiliated with any member of the Luciano family. Of course, do not mention that you’re having Victor’s baby as well because my mother is anti-Luciano. She hates Daniel and anyone related to him intensely. She thinks that they are all as dark as him and that nothing good can be found in them. “
“That’s bullshit!” Mimi could not believe her. She can’t just stereotype the whole family all because of one person’s sin.
“You have no idea,” Rhea sighed heavily, “Natalie might think that you’re a spy while I think you’re my ticket to getting the hell out of here.”
“That’s interesting,” Mimi said as they finally came into the living room and sat down while looking out for when Natalie comes in.
“I thought that you would be ecstatic in spending time with your mother?” She asked out of mere curiosity.
“This is not what I asked for, Mimi. No, I never asked for anything. It was much better when I thought that my mother was dead, at least I didn’t have expectations.”
She went on, “Moreover, I’ve tried to understand her. Her anger towards Daniel is justified, however, it’s becoming a burden to me. Lukas is not Daniel and he can never be his father. If my mother can’t understand that, I would have to take matters into my hands. It’s high time I stopped being miserable and controlled my fate. My mother wants her baby girl, unfortunately, I’m a woman. I’ve grown past her control. “
“The decision is up to you. However, that woman is coming in her direction,” Mimi said in a sing-song, reminding her that her mother was headed their way.
Even words being said, both girls composed themselves as if they shared a telepathic communication and faced Natalie.
It was time to play nice.
Swear On Your Life
“You are Mimi, right?” Natalie asked, scrutinizing her face intensely, that she would have buckled under pleasure, but then, Mimi has seen much scarier things – like hiding under a truck.
Mimi had not thought about it earlier, being more eager to rescue Rhea. But now, she realized what a huge risk it was while carrying Victor’s child and he was not going to like it. That is if Victor hears about it, Mimi intends to keep it a secret.
“Yes, I am,” Mimi responded, gulping down the cold drink Rhea’s mother, whom she has come to know as Natalie, got her. It was refreshing and relieving to her parched throat considering the “exercise” she had undergone to get inside here. Mimi would have requested more, but for courtesy’s sake, she closed her mouth.
“How long have you known my daughter?” Natalie queried.
Mimi thought about it, pulsing her lips, “For more than ten years? To me, it’s been like forever because Rhea is a sister to me and we are practically inseparable.” She smiled a little, intertwining their hands and Rhea smiled back at her.
“That’s quite long,” Natalie muttered, her brows drawn together thoughtfully.
“Yeah, longer than you were in my life. I bet you didn’t even last a week after I was born?” Rhea sassed upon hearing her comment.
Natalie looked at her daughter, “At least, I’m here now. That’s what matters.” She said,
“Neither did I ask for you now,” Rhea responded, staring back at her.
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“Awkward.” Mimi breathed, readjusting in her seat when the tension between mother and daughter became thick. Why was she always the third party in this kind of scenario?