Your Mafia Trap novel Chapter 20

"Miss. Summers, I need you to transfer these files and send them to me. I then need you to sort through all of these, after that, bring my lunch up. I am going to be on phone meetings all afternoon," Gabriel ordered as he got off of the elevator.

I narrowed my eyes at his back, "Yes, sir."

"Also, Miss. Knight is coming in today. I have important business to discuss with her."

"You mean, Melody?"

"Yes, Scarlett, Melody."

"Am I Miss. Summers or Scarlett? Make-up your mind, buddy."

"Why do I keep you around?" He groaned.

I smirked, "Because, apparently, your dick likes me."

He stared at me, dumbfounded as I just swayed my hips. Once I was in my office, I started going through the files he gave me. However, my mind focused on something else. More like, someone else.

I had called Melody last night, needing to make sure her and Xavien were alright. She was fine, but whoever broke in, attacked her brother. Darius had to stitch him up, again. I wanted to visit, to make sure he was feeling alright, but Xavien wants me to stay away.

"These men are looking for you."

Melody's words swam around my mind, making itself familiar with my memory. I tapped my nails against my desk, trying to stop myself from calling Xavien. I have his number after all, I just never use it. But I refrained from doing so, knowing he wouldn't want me interrupting his day.

"Earth to crazy girl!"

I blinked, slowly leaving my thoughts as Melody came into my line of sight. I furrowed my eyebrows, "You're meeting Gabriel now?" I asked, confused.

She nodded, "He has meetings all afternoon."

"Oh, yeah, sorry."

"You okay?" She asked, sitting down.

I sighed, "These men....why do they want me?"

"Your dad did something else, Xavien is trying to find out. Anthony managed to get Darius a job here as a security guard. So, you'll have two protectors at least. Since Silas is leaving for vacation soon."

I sighed, "I forgot he always goes to Hawaii in January."

"Uh huh. Are you sure you're okay?"

I nodded, "Just stressed."

She smiled before patting me on the back, "Don't be, Xavien will take care of them. He promised he would keep you safe, and he never goes back on his promise. Not only that, but these men are on his hit list. Once he finds them, they'll have bullets in their heads."

"He'll seriously kill them?"

She nodded, "Xavien is a deadly person. And when you threaten someone he cares about, you should just start digging your grave."

With that said, she got up and headed to Gabriel's office. I frowned as I stared at my hands, Xavien is truly dangerous. I should have known it from the start, but his flirty attitude always distracts me. Maybe that's what he wants, maybe he doesn't want me seeing who he really is.

I sighed as I went through the files, making sure they were still in order. I then knocked on Gabriel's door, just wanting to get rid of these.

"O-one minute!" Gabriel called. "Fuck, Mels."

My eyes widened, well, this is certainly an awkward situation. I quickly scurried back to my office and shoved my headphones in, not needing to hear their love making. That's the difference between Mel and I, he likes me for my body, but he loves her. The thought made my chest tighten, even after trying to convince myself I have no feelings for him, it still hurts. He's playing with my emotions again, knowing how to wrap me around his finger. The dinner last night and his attempt at getting me to date him were fresh in my mind. I have no idea what game he's playing at, but maybe if Melody accepts him again, maybe he'll leave me alone. Then again, it's always wishful thinking when it comes to him.

About an hour later Melody walked out of his office, not before smiling and kissing him on the cheek. I raised an eyebrow at her, causing her to blush. Gabriel chuckled before walking into my office and gently taking the headphones out of my ears.

"The files?" He questioned.

I silently handed them to him, "You and Mel a thing again?"

He nodded, "Yeah...I apologized and promised to work things out."

"Which means...I can move on, without you acting out."

I noticed his eyes darken a bit, "Maybe."

"Maybe? Gabriel, that wasn't a question."

He snatched the files before walking out, slamming my office door. I sighed, that guy seriously needs to learn to let go. He's with Melody again, he promised to make things work between them, so why is he upset about me moving on? None of this makes sense, it's only annoying me further.

"Do you mind grabbing my lunch?" Gabriel snapped, storming into my office.

I slowly looked at him, "What do you want?"

"The chef already knows," he stated in a cold tone.

"Gabriel, what the hell is your problem now?"

He closed my office door before leaning on my desk, "My problem is, you didn't want anyone the other night. And now, since I have Melody, you're going to move on. What happened to not wanting a boyfriend?"

I gaped at him, befuddled, "I meant in the future! And so what? Maybe I just don't want you, did you ever think of that?"

"Scar?" Mel sounded.

I let out a sob as I fell to the ground, the physical pain far weaker than the mental pain.

"Hey, honey, open the door," she coaxed.

"Mel, let me try."

I went rigid when the stall door suddenly opened, revealing Xavien. He knelt beside me with a sad smile.

"Hey, baby girl," he whispered.

My eyes widened when I saw the bruises on his face. "Wh-what happened to your face?" I murmured.

He shrugged, "Eh, just some idiots tried messing with me. Now, you need a hospital, come on."

"B-but Gabriel will-

"Trust me, he won't be a problem."

"Did you kill him?"

"Unfortunately no, but me and Darius made sure he won't be moving for a long time. Can I pick you up?"

I slowly nodded as he wrapped his arms around me. He gently pressed me against his chest, not letting go.

"H-how?" I croaked.

"Mel called me, she said there was a look in Gabriel's eyes when she left. He was asking about you and me. Now, I do have some interesting info on him, so...he's going to be staying with me for a while. I'm sure him and Darius will get along nicely."

I frowned, "Wh-what are you going to do? Did Mel really get back together with him?

He smirked, "Darius is just going to warm him up for what I have in mind. And no, I'm not sure what my sister was planning. I think she's trying to figure out why he's so obsessed with you so you and I can date or whatever in her fantasy world."

"Pretty boy won't be so pretty once I'm done," Darius sounded. "Maybe the knife first..."

"I am so, so sorry Scar...I-

"It's not your fault," I said, smiling.

But all I wanted to do, was cry.