A very blurry image entered my vision. A male, his arms around my waist, and he slowly pulled me into a warm hug. I closed my eyes enjoying the comfort until I realized I was hugging a guy. Pulling out I gaze at him trying to recognize the face.
Deo.
Cold water splashed on my face bringing me out of my dreams. Wiping my face I glance up at the traitor who dared to do this to me. I glare at my best friend Janet who is grinning at me with the bottle in her hands. Her silver-colored hair of medium length and her dark grey eyes make her look different from the rest of the class. Sure girls dye their hair with different colors but Janet with her natural hair color looks prettiest.
Don't go on her beauty this girl is the devil.
I noticed that the class was staring at us. I run my fingers through my long brown hair and glare at her.
"Seriously blockhead. Can't you wake me up nicely?" I deadpan her.
"Bitch, I tried but you didn't get up so I have to use my trick. Thank me or the only person who would have woken you up would have been a teacher." She shot back.
"I couldn't sleep the whole night. Well, How was your visit to your dear fiance?" I asked her with a smirk. She scowled at me in distaste.
Janet Regulus is the daughter and middle child of the Regulus family and has been my best friend since childhood. We grew up together and shared a deep bond. Her family is ruined and they are in deep trouble so they fix her marriage with a Kent family to get help. Janet didn't want to get married but she was forced to do so just for her family. Grandpa used to help them until we got into trouble on our plates. She is engaged to the son of the Kent family and all I know according to Janet is that he is manwhore and a shit. I am not saying anything that's her own words. I am not surprised at all.
"Don't take that bastard's name. He had a woman over his place when I reached there and god he slept with multiple women when his fiance was staying next to him. Fucking piece of shit." She complained.
Same old story. Pity she can't break the engagement due to her circumstances but it will change soon. I smiled at her causing her to get more angrier.
"If wasn't for my family I would have dumped him. All mafia men are disgusting, I bet we will end up virgins if we try to find someone of our type." She said loudly causing others to look at us. I rolled my eyes. Janet's life is a mess but she is strong enough to handle her situation. I leaned forward.
"I have a way to get you out of your trouble if you are ready to go to war," I whispered to her. Her face lit up.
"Is that so? I am willing to do anything."
"I am the temporary head of Slaughter until I turn 18. I asked Grandpa to give me a chance and he gave me one."
"Holy fucking shit. So you are a capo now?"
I nod.
"Listen I need you to be my right-hand woman, I know you are capable of the position."
Her eyes widened she threw her arms around me almost choking me. I slapped her back causing her to break out and look at me like I was angle sent from above.
"Sorry, so boss what is the plan?" She asked.
"I need you to arrange my meeting with your dad. Once I get a favor from him you will be working later on." I explain to her.
"Consider it done by today. Dad already adores you so it won't be a big deal." She agreed.
"Alright, you will get work, and once I become the leader you can get rid of your manwhore finance."
"That's my girl." She said proudly.
We high-five each other. She pulled out a chocolate bar and handed it to me.
"I had done night hunting to get rid of traitors in the territory if you can and want then you can join me," I told her. She looked surprised.
"Wow already. Dad won't allow but I can use excuses to come. I want to help you."
"Alright but first I need to meet your dad, so get done with this task."
We couldn't convert more due to the class start. I focused on the lectures trying not to sleep which I failed miserably. I need to go back and sleep before tonight's hunt. The soldiers are lucky they must be asleep right now. I feel jealous.
Once school was over I headed back home with Ronnie. He is the same as me, grumpy due to lack of sleep. I bet he slept in class. Reaching home I jumped into bed dozing off.
...
Tonight I didn't find many of them there were few. It's not like we took all of them down. Probably they noticed their people missing. Lost in the thought my gaze lands on Deo who seems approaching me. I smiled at him once he was near me. Today he had worn a leather Jacket hiding his tattoos. Pity I wanted to see them.
"Are you working today too?" He asked.
"Yes, I have to get rid of invaders trying to hurt my family and territory," I replied. Besides I need to avoid the marriage.
"You are seriously something. I like your attitude, let me help you then." He offered.
"You already helped me once. I can manage." I turned him down for his sake. "Besides why do you want to get involved in my mess?"I asked.
He has no reason.
"You said you want to bring the Elite family down, I like your confidence. I think you will fulfill your motive and I want to help you. Seeing Elites losing against you will be entertaining. " Said Deo.
"You are the first one to believe in me. My family agreed but they didn't think I could. I like you, man." I said honestly.
"My pleasure. So can I be part of your revolution? And I want nothing out of it, all I want is to see your victory."
Part no. I offered him my hand. He had won my heart for now. First, he helped me without judgment and he didn't even want anything in return. His skills are extraordinary and can help me. His body language did not indicate any bad signs. He is being genuine. He will be a good buddy.
"Friends?" I asked. He looked taken back but soon he smirked and shook hands with me.
"It's my honor. You sure will be a great leader." He replied.
Before I could pull my hands away he gripped my palm and raising it he waited for me to pull away when I didn't he pressed a kiss on the back of my palm without breaking our eye contact. I grin. Charming.
"Then let's finish today's task," I said. He nods.
It took us a few hours to take them down. Once I was done we sat in the park having a cold drink. Taking invaders will be done, I need to focus on getting more manpower and a loyal one. I have a plan but I am not sure if it will work. I sighed.
"You look troubled?" Deo asked.
I glanced at him, he said he had a gang too. Would he help me? Besides how much manpower he can provide? Something in him tells me he will try his best.
"This work will be done but I need to get more manpower. I have a plan but you know men don't want to follow women." I said.
"I will provide you. Just tell me the work needs to be accomplished I will take care of it." Deo replied.
"Really? You said you are not interested and what if your family doesn't agree?"
"The men I have are my loyal people, no one from my family knows about it. I have them in case."
"Wow, you are smart too. Impressive. How much I can expect?"
"I have approx lakh soldiers around the country. I will send 50000 for you. And don't worry they won't mind working for you."
I gaped at him. Lakh. Even Grandpa has only 30000. He did everything by himself without his family knowing about it. I am not going to take him lightly anymore.
"If you need more then tell me, Jade." He said glancing at me.
Man. Good job getting him as a friend. But wait a minute.
"How do you know my name? I never told you." I question making him pause.
"I wouldn't be allying with you without checking your background. I have my ways."
"True. But next time if you want to know something about me then just ask me."
"Sure, friend."