RAVEN BEAUTY

BONFIRE

So today in the evening is the bonfire which is being conducted by Royce's father himself. I woke up and saw Royce soundly sleeping beside I didn't wanted to disturb him so I went towards the closet and took out a sports bra and shorts for my training. Well I'm not in the academy but I'm going practice on my own and went downstairs. I don't prefer gym, I always practice in nature. I just love nature, the sound of birds chirping and open air. In Satan Helpers headquarters we all use to practice outside in open.

I descended the stairs, and sad to myself "Okay so now I have to look for a park or something"

It's been 15 minutes I've been roaming around. Crap I think I'm lost, and there I saw a kitchen. Holy heavens! Finally, when I went there I saw 4 women cooking something.

"Hello ladies... I.." I said but got interrupted by one of them.
"Oh my god! You look even more beautiful in real life! Wow and that body of yours, you are hot!" One with brown hair said. She was about to continue but stopped when another one spoke.

"Hello my name is Sarah! And I work for Mr. Bianchi here! I usually cook and clean stuff" Sarah said. She looks old maybe she is 50 around or something.
She continued "this is Elena, Stella, and...." She said. "Hi! I'm Roman" the one with brown hair chirped.

"Well it's nice to meet you all, especially you Roman! And thank you for the complement" I said while smiling.

"I'm so happy! That you are going to marry Mr. Royce and what you did with Ruby was amazing! She deserved that!" Elena said excitedly with the bright smile on her face.

"Ruby?" I asked in confusion.
"Ya that blonde girl who's always after Boss" Stella said. And that's when it clicked me that whore from Portugal!
"Oh okay" I said.

"Ya she is really mean and rude and treats us like garbage every time she comes. My favorite part was when you smashed her head in the wall" Roman said like a four year old kid with excitement. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Ya that was my favorite part too." I said while laughing.

"But how did you know that?" I asked because I'm sure none of them were there in Portugal. "It's a secret" Roman said and winked at me.

Sarah interrupted our conversation asking me about breakfast. "Oh no not now! I just wanted to know is there any park or garden somewhere?" I asked
she replied "there is forest! Boss has his personal forest. I can show you the way!"

"Wait what?" I asked in shock and she chuckled.

Sarah showed me the way to the forest and left.

I started doing my regular exercises and then the intense one.

It's been 4 hours that I have been practicing on my own and didn't even notice that Royce was standing there in the corner watching me.

I turned around and saw him gawking me like a hawk. "You left without telling me where you were going. Don't do that again." He said
I couldn't help but smile and saying okay.

"I thought about your offer" I said

"And?" he asked

"I accept your proposal, I would love to train your young recruits! And help you in your business, which does not include criminal activities" I said with excitement and he laughed.

He intertwined our fingers and led us towards the house. While going towards his bedroom I saw something and my eyes went wide. It was a painting and it was mine.

I was about to say something but Royce beats me to it. "4 years ago I went to Dubai for a meeting and saw this woman. I couldn't see her full face just her eyes I tried to follow her but couldn't catch her. She was way too skilled and fast and this image of her was imprinted in my mind and I couldn't get her out my head. So I painted her. I know it's you, the moment I saw you at the hotel I recognized you"

I was speechless. I was sent there on some mission to catch another bad man!

I turned towards Royce and saw him already staring at me. He threw an arm around my shoulder and kissed my temple.

"Let's get going! We have a bonfire party to attend" he said.

In the evening

I was wearing a white tank top and mini denim skirt with long black boots and to my surprise Royce was not in his regular black uniform but was wearing a white T-shirt with black Jeans. We reached his father's mansion and was greeted by his mother first who led us towards the back yard.

There were again a lot of people who I don't know and in the middle of the crowd I saw someone, 'Akim' with my mother talking casually, like mother and son. Then Akim said something which made my mother laugh. She is happy and seeing her like this makes me happy.

"Why don't you join them" Royce said while looking in the same direction as mine and I shook my head and said "I don't want to disturb them"

He smiled and said "They are your family Arya! You will never disturb them. Go I've to meet my father, I'll see you in 15 minutes." Then he kissed my cheek and left.

I went towards my mother and Akim. "Mom?" I asked and she turned towards me and said with excitement "Hey baby!" and hugged me.

Akim said "Hello Arya!" and I said "hi". "Have you eaten anything?" mom asked and I shook my head. "Wait! Let me bring something for you!" she said and went away. Now I am left with Akim.

"I know that you don't like me much and I want to try to be a big brother to you" he said and I replied "I have a big brother!"

"The one who helped Lorenzo in selling you to Bianchi's?" he said and I avoided his gaze because I know he is right. "He is not your brother, he is Andrea's brother and he proved it!" he said with clenched jaw.

"You are saying......" I said and he interrupted me "yes! That I will never do that you! I can't even think of doing this to my own sister"

"My father?" I asked and he said "He wasn't a good man and he is long dead"

"I can't forgive you for what you did to Sabrina" I said and he smiled mischievously. I raised an eyebrow asked "What?"

"I have my own plans for her" he said and I sighed. "If you hurt her....." I said and he interrupted me again "leave this matter to me will you? I assure you that I will not hurt her" he said with confidence. I nodded my head and then my mother came with tray full of food.

Later Royce came and greeted my mother and Akim. We all sat together and had our food and my mother told Akim and Royce my childhood embarrassing stories and they all laughed except for me. This moment was of pure happiness not just for me but also to all the people who are present here. The soft music, aroma of grilled food and the huge bon fire in the middle of the garden. Everyone was laughing, chatting and clicking pictures with each other.

Then my phone buzzed with a notification. I took out my phone from the pocket of my leather jacket and saw I had a message from an unknown number. I opened it and saw it was from my psychotic ex boy friend. My heart sank and the feeling of dread took over me.

He was supposed to be in mental asylum with tight security. How could he message me? There is only one explanation, He escaped and now he coming for me.