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The Mafia Heir's Contract Wife

Chapter 5 | 5 | I Hate Mondays

Word Count: 1780    |    Released on: 29/02/2024

M I N

morning on this thi

I shield my eyes from the blinding rays with my hand, wearing not

up in the bathroom. This shouldn't take

oul. The waves look c

rvice, and my father would've screamed his head off if it was him knocking incessantly. "Enzo," I call out, clenchi

unches. It's a miracle I even fell asleep. Somehow th

epless night. If the swelling persists, I might follow her advice about seeing a doctor. Probably

m look like he just got out of the gym. My cousin slouches on the third step, alone and leaning his lo

rough his gravelly voice. No idea who's on the other line and pis

er's on the other end and pockets his phone

ugh my hair. My scalp feels disgusting. Irritated. I'm alre

his narrow waist. "I'm asking anyways." He looks

breeze already feels humid, but it's more bearable than yesterday. The air smells of salt

agging her up here, just to hide her in there. The only cabin on this deck. I'm prett

or still looks closed. Locked from inside.

oesn't think I was just bullshitting her or ke

d blue eyes at me. Clearly he's no longer as interested in the bruises on my fa

mething. Nosey judgemental bastard. "Somethin' y

Like me, he doesn't prefer clean cuts and is never clean-shaven. Too busy making mon

did

ncy someone her age. Bu

really try

in. "Looks like

ess," I retort, ignoring his last comment.

ore she signed up for this side-job. As a matter of fact, I

girls on my father's to-do list for a

d cocks his head to the side. "Anyway, Ottavio's

family hired. The guy is also my father's oldest washer. I sigh out loud

t ni

? His family's

nd kid recentl

ou?" I question in a calm voice. I'm trying to acknowledge my unproductive o

might be able to convince that stupid thief to change his mind about betraying

Enzo mutters while h

ugh we don't always see eye to eye, I trust his word more than my fa

hough he tries to act bossy and standoffish at times. "Your old man told

na add that I'm my father's glorified errand runner now because he's too busy grooming Enz

ibling-cousin rivalry. I just never liked Leandro.

wh

e to ask?" I ma

o New York first t

ining him all suited up at anothe

irm in America with an old friend. We've talked about it last night. He even told

with Leandro and the Falcos. Their new business partners. My father will pi

I can't just forget the fact that I'm tethered to him by a growing debt. Because

ve stayed here in Italy for another five years if I didn't lo

eg and stares at me, like he's eagerly waiting for my answer. "It's a

ing a casual tone. "Appr

utters as he glances around, hi

eal, but, staying here and working for the family b

bigger responsibilities now. A longer list o

rescuing. I'm not the type who asks for favors or seeks sympathy for the un

sion on his tan face, as if he couldn't understan

he sits next to me on the vinyl floorin

ay out of this mess, you wanker." En

I grin.

efly while shaking his head weakly. "Bu

ep

photos of office buildings on his p

at's finally approaching the dock. I don't k

s to get off t

sun's climbing higher, casting its warmth all over this deck, promising a new da

tions anchors me to my reality here. Our family's wealth always comes with strings attached, a

nderer to hunt down. Not the ideal task list on a Monday morning

e soon to avoid my untimely death. Just one of

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1 Chapter 1 | 1 | Birthday Girl's Dead...Inside 2 Chapter 2 | 2 | The One & Only Heir3 Chapter 3 | 3 | Not The Bad Guy4 Chapter 4 | 4 | The Damsel's In Distress5 Chapter 5 | 5 | I Hate Mondays6 Chapter 6 | 6 | Keep In Touch7 Chapter 7 | 7 | A New Friend8 Chapter 8 | 8 | A Good Reason To Lie9 Chapter 9 | 9 | The Seductress10 Chapter 10 | 10 | First Date11 Chapter 11 | 11 | Security Issues12 Chapter 12 | 12 | How Can I Help 13 Chapter 13 | 13 | Sweet Like Sugar14 Chapter 14 | 14 | No Time To Waste15 Chapter 15 | 15 | Troublemaker16 Chapter 16 | 16 | Prey17 Chapter 17 | 17 | Just The Essentials18 Chapter 18 | 18 | Suffering Without You19 Chapter 19 | 19 | Beauty & Madness20 Chapter 20 | 20 | Closer21 Chapter 21 | 21 | Not Real22 Chapter 22 | 22 | Secrets To Keep23 Chapter 23 | 23 | Hardened Criminals24 Chapter 24 | 24 | You're Safer With Me25 Chapter 25 | 25 | It's Just A Kiss26 Chapter 26 | 26 | Her Angel's Back27 Chapter 27 | 27 | Your Fiancé's Got Secrets28 Chapter 28 | 28 | Meet My Family29 Chapter 29 | 29 | An Inside Job30 Chapter 30 | 30 | I Want More31 Chapter 31 | 31 | Promises32 Chapter 32 | 32 | Lie For Me33 Chapter 33 | 33 | Not Jealous34 Chapter 34 | 34 | Falling Headfirst35 Chapter 35 | 35 | A Family Matter36 Chapter 36 | 36 | New Opportunity37 Chapter 37 | 37 | It Goes Both Ways38 Chapter 38 | 38 | First Time For Everything39 Chapter 39 | 39 | The Show Goes On40 Chapter 40 | 40 | Dipping Into The Pool Of Regrets41 Chapter 41 | 41 | Witness42 Chapter 42 | 42 | Escape43 Chapter 43 | 43 | Feeling Matrimonial44 Chapter 44 | 44 | Choices To Make45 Chapter 45 | 45 | Family Comes First46 Chapter 46 | 46 | Welcome To Firenze47 Chapter 47 | 47 | I Do48 Chapter 48 | 48 | Husband And Wife49 Chapter 49 | 49 | Let Me Take Care Of You50 Chapter 50 | 50 | The Rebound51 Chapter 51 | 51 | A Day Of Sorrows52 Chapter 52 | 52 | Losing Her53 Chapter 53 | 53 | Confronting The Truth54 Chapter 54 | 54 | Secret Alliances55 Chapter 55 | 55 | Feelings56 Chapter 56 | 56 | The Future Waiting For Us57 Chapter 57 | 57 | Intimacy58 Chapter 58 | 58 | First Love Never Dies59 Chapter 59 | 59 | Mamma Needs Me60 Chapter 60 | 60 | Eyes Wide Shut61 Chapter 61 | 61 | It's My Life, My Choice62 Chapter 62 | 62 | You're The Cure63 Chapter 63 | 63 | A Confession To Make64 Chapter 64 | 64 | You're Mine65 Chapter 65 | 65 | I'm Your Way Out, Love66 Chapter 66 | 66 | A Father's Love67 Chapter 67 | 67 | Secret Deal68 Chapter 68 | 68 | You're My Only Confidant69 Chapter 69 | 69 | Marriage Is Hard Work70 Chapter 70 | 70 | No, We're A Team71 Chapter 71 | 71 | Playing The Long Game72 Chapter 72 | 72 | Sweetie, We Have Guests73 Chapter 73 | 73 | I'm Here, Besties74 Chapter 74 | 74 | Save Yourself75 Chapter 75 | 75 | Reasonable Doubt76 Chapter 76 | 76 | True Love Hurts77 Chapter 77 | 77 | One More Chance78 Chapter 78 | 78 | Gone Too Soon79 Chapter 79 | 79 | Actions Have Consequences80 Chapter 80 | 80 | Give It Time81 Chapter 81 | 81 | You're My Lifeline82 Chapter 82 | 82 | Consummated83 Chapter 83 | 83 | Separation Anxiety84 Chapter 84 | 84 | Priorities85 Chapter 85 | 85 | Blood Is Blood86 Chapter 86 | 86 | Loving The Mobster's Son87 Chapter 87 | 87 | Unwitting Accomplice88 Chapter 88 | 88 | Legal Counsel89 Chapter 89 | 89 | A New Debt90 Chapter 90 | 90 | Your Airtight Alibi91 Chapter 91 | 91 | True Love Is A Sacrifice92 Chapter 92 | 92 | I'm Positive93 Chapter 93 | 93 | Daddy Misses You94 Chapter 94 | 94 | The Mafia Boss95 Chapter 95 | 95 | Falco Territory96 Chapter 96 | 96 | A Warm Welcome97 Chapter 97 | 97 | Skin In The Game98 Chapter 98 | 98 | When Two Hearts Break99 Chapter 99 | 99 | Love Is Patient100 Chapter 100 | 100 | Hurt And Missing You