Deo opened the door before I rang the doorbell. He is in his usual black T-shirt exposing his tissue and pants. He smiled at me. I grin back.
"Hello, love." I greeted him.
"Hi, Goddess." He greeted back.
Stepping away he let me and Seraphina in. I glance around the apartment which is tidy and very luxurious. We settled in the living room while Deo offered us drinks. Seraphina sat quietly. Deo took a seat beside me. I trace his tattoos.
"Sorry to cause you trouble but I do have not many people to ask for help," I said.
"Come to me anytime I will never turn you down," replied Deo. I chuckled.
"That's my boy. I am a bit disappointed by the way."
"Did I do something?"
"Not on you, I mean the kidnappers aren't of our territories. They are smart to hide here but the Elites are idiots they will attack us without second thoughts."
"I understand. But they won't attack you I promise." He said with sincerity evident in his tone.
I nodded and leaned on his shoulder. My gaze lands on Seraphina, she stares at us with sadness evident in her eyes. She looks away when her gaze collides with mine. She looks young like very young. Seriously they should think before touching a girl of their daughter's age. Psyco's.
"When did you eat food last time?" I and Deo asked simultaneously.
"Two days ago," replied Seraphina.
"Fuck, I will be worst caretaker," I said.
"Give me a few minutes, I will cook something for both of you." Said Deo.
"I will help you," I said standing up with him.
Getting into his aesthetic kitchen, Deo starts checking the ingredients. While I scrolled into my phone to get a good recipe to suit the Seraphina's taste.
"What are we cooking?"I asked him.
"How about pizza, salad, pancake, and pasta?" Deo suggest.
"Yes, I will make pizza and salad," I said.
"As you wish, my goddess."
Taking ingredients I made pizza and salad while Deo was still making pancakes. I stared at him while his muscles flexed while cooking. Don't know about the food but he sure looks yummy. Dang it, my thoughts are taking dangerous directions. Once he was done we arranged plates for the three of us. Once Seraphina was satisfied we sat side by side eating our food.
"Damm Deo you are the best cook."I praised him.
"Don't flatter me. You are better." He pointed out.
"No, you are best. Right, Seraphina?" I question her.
"All of it is tasty." She muttered nervously.
"You can give your opinion no one is going to hurt you," I said with a smile. She stares at me with wide eyes but nods.
"I am telling the truth but pancakes taste best," said Seraphina.
"See I told you." I giggled glaring at Deo. He smiled.
"But I like yours better." He said.
"My Love."
"My Goddess."
I burst out into laughter. Deo smiled lifting his spoon to my mouth. I ate it and gave him a thumbs up.
Once we were done eating I tucked Seraphina into bed while Deo looked busy scrolling through his phone. I gave a side hug to Deo.
"I am going back. Bye, take care." I said to him.
"Bye and text me once you get back home."
"I will."
...
It's been a month and I got rid of all the enemies from my territory and others who formed alliances with me. They are very pleased.
I found Janet in the garden writing something on paper. I tiptoed my way toward her without making any noise. Her attention is on her work causing me to benefit. Once I got near her I played loud music on my phone causing her to stand startled, her stuff falling on the soil. While her plan pressed on her chest. Her eyes were wide and her breathing was abnormal.
Once she found my grinning face she flopped down. And then she fell on the floor with her eyes wide open. I chuckled nervously.
"Hey come on. It was just a prank."I said.
She didn't say anything or move so I pulled out my gun causing her to sit up glaring at me. Her eyebrows pressed together and a scowl on her face.
"Had you gone crazy? You almost gave me a heart attack," she yelled.
I put my gun away. "Almost," I emphasize the world. She crossed her arms against her chest.
"Say that when I die."She shot back.
"I am so sorry."
She raised her eyebrow with a serious face. I hugged her ignoring her expressions.
"Forgive me, blockhead," I said. She punched my shoulders causing me to back away with my arms raised. She smirk.
"I had my fun too, Capo."
"Oh," I muttered sitting beside her. She is making contracts for alliances. It's pretty much good.
"Dad heard of you getting rid of enemies from our territory. He is happy and working double to help you." Said, Janet.
"How much work you did do?
"We got favor from two families. Still working on others."
"Two alliances in this much time. Good job."
"But some are being a pain in the ass. They can't keep their ego on the side."
"They will agree too and if not then I have my ways. Give them this message to the people who are being pained."
"Sure if you say so."
Being a dictator will get me territory but not loyalty. I prefer having loyal people rather than those who will try to kill me. But it's not like I have time either. There are lots of things to accomplish.
I should slow down before I exhaust myself. In the end, I will achieve my goals.
Checking my phone I found a text from Deo from a few hours ago.
'It will take time to send Seraphina back to her home. Elites are planning to attack in three days, They want to get rid of smaller territories.'
And then everything turned into a huge mess. Janet's dad found me soon looking ready to go out.
"Jade your grandpa called an emergency meeting. Elite families are going to take their control over small territories like us." He said.
"What are you going to do?" Janet asked perplexed. A very crazy plan came into my mind. Elites don't know yet of their men being removed from the territory but they should not know about it yet. I need to create a distraction and a very good one that will harm all the Elite families.
I glance at Janet with a smile.
"Had you gone crazy?" asked Janet.
"Get contract ready it's time to form alliances with all of the territories and this time they can't deny us."