Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
“Well… ” Chloe shrugged haughtily, knowing she had the upper hand here,
“Samson is a good judge of character and since he hasn’t eaten you amid what you did to Lukas, I’ll trust his judgment as well.”
Hearing that, Rhea’s face lit up like Christmas and she reached for Chloe’s hand, almost startling her in the process. So excited, she gripped her hand firmly and declared, “I promise you that you would not regret this.”
Now that she has Chloe on her side, Rhea had no use for Daniel, nor was she interested in bringing him to her side either. Rhea was satisfied with Chloe and Lukas and Samson and Redhead and Victor and a lot more; Lukas had more family than she thought. With these people on her side, she had nothing to worry about knowing they had her back.
Now that she and Chloe settled the dispute between the both of them, Rhea realized that the girl was chill. She had a big warm heart like her brother – even though they don’t show it – and Lukas raised her well.
Chloe let her in on a lot of secrets Rhea didn’t know about Lukas like the fact that he was scared of Chickens because one of them chased him when he was a kid and nearly left him traumatized.
Samson Disrespected Him
It was time to leave but Lukas didn’t want her to go, not to mention that Rhea too was tempted to stay. But she knew deep down that she couldn’t waste any more time here, not if she wanted to gain her mother’s trust for the next time.
Natalie already overlooked her crime of not returning home last night thanks to Eric, but if she fails to go home today as well, her mother would go ballistic and Rhea didn’t want the already blossoming relationship between the both of them – Natalie and Lukas – to go sour.
“Give me a second to find my keys, I’ll drive you home myself,” Lukas said, searching for the key on his desk. He needed to apologize to Natalie for making Rhea fail her promise to her.
If he hadn’t gotten drunk last night and made a scene, Rhea wouldn’t be forced to return to the base with him. It was a privilege that Eric hadn’t sent his people to come to take her already.
“Found it!” Lukas said and walked towards Rhea, placing his hand on the small of her waist, and leading her away. But the instant they stepped into the living room, Samson was there blocking the entrance causing the both of them to exchange a curious look. What was going on here?
“Please tell me Samson is merely guarding the door and is not trying to stop us from leaving,” Rhea could feel the swift change in the lion’s movement.
“More like he’s trying to stop you from leaving,” Lukas corrected her, he too saw it.
She turned to him with a shocked expression.
“Then what am I supposed to do then?!” Rhea practically screamed in his face, throwing her hands in the air as she panicked a little. It’s not like she could return to Draven’s residence with the lion.
…..
It had taken Samson time to get used to her, not to talk about being around so many strange faces. He would get agitated and his hunting instinct triggered which would lead to a disaster. That is if they don’t shoot him on sight first. Eric doesn’t joke about the safety of his family.
“Try persuading him?” Lukas shrugged. He was not even sure that it would work, it was a mere suggestion after all.
However, Rhea took it quite seriously and walked over to the lion prowling across the entrance. Samson took the job seriously.
“Hi,” Rhea waved at him with a nervous laugh. It was at this point that she wished that animals could communicate their opinions verbally. Sure, Samson was a special lion and the both of them bonded, how were they supposed to have this serious conversation?
“So….” Rhea swallowed when Samson faced her as she spoke and his yellow eyes didn’t look friendly at all. She gulped, “All I’m trying to say is that I don’t live here anymore and won’t be around twenty-four /seven to play with you.”
Rhea added immediately when he saw the way the lion’s eyes dimmed with disappointment, “But I would come to visit as much as I can, so you don’t have to worry about me.”
The lion could understand her, Rhea thought until Samson’s nostrils flared out and she didn’t know what to make of that. Rhea turned to Lukas with uncertainty,
“Why does that sound like a no?”
“Because it’s a no,” Lukas told her.
Rhea’s face fell.
“What are we going to do now?” She couldn’t remain here any longer and the lion certainly didn’t want her here only for today. Probably, all the time.
“What do you think…” Lukas said with a cocky grin on his face, rolling up his sleeve, “I use my master authority.”
He was smug as he went over to Samson and bent forward. He then commanded him, “You should leave now.”
Samson stood his ground by releasing a low growl at the back of his throat.
“Not going to happen, buddy.” Lukas pointed at his chest, “I make the rules here and you follow them.”
This time, Samson didn’t answer, instead, the both of them stared each other down, and Lukas was forced to avert his gaze. Damn it, Samson was so cold-hearted.
“Fine, perhaps we can come to a concession.” Lukas finally gave in, “Let’s not make things difficult for the lady, shall we? Come on,” He couldn’t go any further than that – Lukas couldn’t beg the proud lion.
Rhea stared at the man and the Lion in wonder, wondering what would happen next. And for a moment there, she thought Lukas would lose as she did, but Samson suddenly turned and her jaw dropped to the ground in shock.
With such a huge expression from Rhea, one should already imagine the smug look on Lukas’s face when he realized that he won. However, that happiness didn’t last forever because Samson swiped his short tail on his face and Rhea burst into hearty laughter.
Lukas stiffened on the spot because that gesture was a show of superiority. In one word, Samson didn’t let Rhea go on Lukas’s terms, but because he wanted to and made sure to express that to him. Samson showed him pity.
“That rude little -!”
“Come on, give up already,” Rhea couldn’t control her laughter even as she stopped him from going after Samson.
“God, the both of you are a match made in heaven.” She continued to tease him while Lukas’s face was sour.
“Aww, don’t be so sad.” Rhea turned his face and pressed a peck to both sides of his cheek. She said to him, “You can’t blame Samson though considering you taught him everything he knows. Like father, like son.”
Rhea just couldn’t stop the laughter. God, it was so hilarious and her stomach was beginning to hurt.
But then Lukas didn’t find it funny so while she was bent over and still laughing amid the belly pain, Lukas left without her.
“Hey, where are you going?! Wait for me!” Rhea hurriedly went after him.
When she was close enough, she hopped onto his back without warning and Lukas had no choice but to catch and piggyback her. With a smile on her face, Rhea buried her face in his neck and they left. It was not like he mad at her forever, anyway.
He Was Whipped, She Has Lost Her Mind
Arriving at their destination, Lukas was not refused entrance and he drove into Draven’s residence, deeply pleased at the level of trust that he’s gained with Eric.
He parked in the open space and stepped out of the car to open the door for Rhea, helping her step out.
“Thank you,” Rhea told him nonetheless, knowing he was just being a gentleman.
Lukas didn’t say anything, rather he pulled her to his side, his hand resting on her waist. His touch was subtle, almost nonexistent but enough for her to feel the protective warmth he naturally exuded.