His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

The door burst open, but she didn’t bother seeing who it was as she thought it was Mark again.

“Lillian.” She heard Bella’s voice, that was when she lifted her head immediately.

“Oh my goodness, Lillian!” Bella called out again, leaving the door knob to where she was sitting.

Lillian sat up immediately, seemingly shocked to see Bella.

“Did he hurt you?” Bella asked, crawling to her as she checked her body for any injury.

“Did he by any chance hit you?” She queried again now looking into her face.

“No, he didn’t.” Lillian replied dryly. Her shocked expression had now turned into that of relief.

“Alright then, let’s go.” Bella uttered and took her hands into hers. She pulled her gently out of the bed, and even though Lillian felt reluctant, she still followed her out.

She would ask her questions when they got home.

They walked side by side down the stairs and met some boys roaming round in the living room.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Lillian felt a little scared, seeing the unfamiliar boys in all black. Bella seemed to notice this as she pressed her hands tight on hers, soothing her.

She nodded slightly to one of the boys who saw them climbing down the stairs, and the boy nodded back to the others.

She led Lillian out of the house, and the boys followed suit.

There were a few cars parked outside in the compound, one of which ignited its engine after sighting Bella and Lillian coming. The ladies entered, and it drove out of the compound almost immediately.

As if waiting for the ladies to leave, the boys all spread out in a thorough search for Mark. They searched every place in the house, even the ones that were considered hideouts as they turned everything upside down.

Suddenly, they heard gunshots outside. The others ran out to see two of their colleagues shooting at a car and a place.

“We saw him, but he escaped through that route” One of the marksmen explained, pointing to the route.

“Come on, we’ve got to find him before he goes further.” The leader of the operation yelled out, signalling the two guys to follow him.

They all ran off to the supposed area Mark ran into as they indulged in finding him as soon as they could.

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She sat weakly on the bed with her holding her pillow tightly to her chest. She was still thinking about what she heard from Mark.

Was all he said the truth? Or was he just blabbing? She still couldn’t get her head straight after all she heard from him.

The door opened, but she didn’t bother to raise her head to know who.

Bella paused at the door after seeing her position on the bed. She stepped away from the door and walked slowly towards her.

“Why did you walk away in that manner?” She asked as she stopped walking.

Lillian still didn’t bother to look at her room. Bella sighed and walked to her on the bed.

“Stop!” Lillian voiced out coldly.

Bella furrowed her brows at her as she paused again in her steps.

“What’s wrong Lillian? I’ve noticed you’ve been acting so strange ever since we met you in that looser’s place. Did he do or say anything that got you upset? Is anything the issue? You know you can count on me.” She gave a go ahead, but there was no response from Lillian.

“I said stop! Don’t try to come close.” Lillian said, stopping Bella who tried to make her way towards her again on the bed.

“What do you mean? Are you by chance angry with me?” Bella asked, etching her brows confused.

“Look, if you’re in any way upset that I came to your rescue a little late, then I’d like to say that I’m………”

“Leave, I don’t wish to talk to you.” Lillian cut Bella short.

“I should…..”

“You heard me right, leave this room this moment.” Lillian cut her off again.

Bella stood for a moment, staring speechless at her.

What does she mean?

She continued standing there and after confirming she was serious, she heaved a sighed and began walking out of the room.

“Are you guys really into drugs?” Lillian suddenly asked, making Bella pause at the door.

“Do your family and mine really sell hard drugs for a living?” She asked again.

“Do you really kill people for a living? Are you people truly into the Mafias?” She continued.

Bella slowly turned back to face her, looking like a ghost. One could easily detect the shock on her face.

“Are you?” Lillian asked again now staring directly at her.

“What do you mean? I don’t get you.” Bella asked back dryly.

“You know what I mean.” Lillian groaned out loudly. It was obvious she was frustrated already.

“Are you guys really into illegal things?”

“Who told you all that? You and I know there are all lies from the pit of hell.” Bella said in defense, breathing heavily when she was done.

She was so anxious, but she was trying hard not to make it visible in order for Lillian not to believe what she was assuming.

“I’m trying so hard not to believe what Mark told me, but then it all explains the suspicions I have about your brother.” Lillian spat out loudly.

“Are you really going to believe what that looser told you?” Bella asked, raising her brows.

“I am not, I am only listening to my instincts.” She replied.

“Your instincts?” Bella asked back in a dry chuckle.

“Yeah, that’s what it tells me, to believe what Mark said.” She replied.

“You shouldn’t believe what he said, I mean he is someone who just wants to put you against us, your family.” Bella explained trying so hard to look convincing.

“Fine, let’s say I agree with what you said, but I’d like to know, why did you look so shocked when I asked you?”

“Me? Of course, it’s not what you think. It was just that you took me unaware with the question” Bella defended herself.

“Really?”

“Yeah.” Bella replied with a nod.

“Alright then also tell me one more thing. What does your brother do for a living?”

Bella blinked rapidly, becoming speechless for a moment.

“I’ve given you an answer to that before, so what else do you want to know?” Bella sought for words to say.

“Yeah, you’re right, but I still don’t know why I refuse to believe what you and Drake said. And after hearing this from Mark, it is giving me more doubts.” Lillian said, folding her hands beneath her boobs.

“You’ve got to believe me when I say that’s the truth.”

“But I don’t.” Lillian replied flatly.

There was another session of silence in the room. It was once again broken by Lillian, who crawled out of the bed and wore her footwear.

“Are you going somewhere?” Bella asked, watching her movements.

“Yeah. I think I’ll have to hear from the horse’s mouth.” Lillian replied.

“And by that, you mean?” Bella asked, staring weirdly at her.

“I’m going straight to your brother to find everything out.” She replied and tried walking past her.

Bella was quick to drag her backward by her wrist.

“What do you think you’re doing?” She asked, still holding tight to her wrist.

“Going to get the truth from your brother. I deserve to know the damn truth.” Lillian replied daringly, wiggling her wrist out of her hand.

Bella threw her face to the other side as she bit her lower lip softly. Suddenly, she began dragging her back to the bed whilst Lillian tried to break free. She made her sit while she stood akimbo in front of her.

“I’m ready to tell you everything.” Bella said in a deep sigh.