A Mafia’s Obsession

CRYSTAL

A week passed since Leonardo shamelessly disgraced me in front of the guest in his party. I still couldn’t believe he had the temerity to say that to someone who didn’t even want to show up at his goddamn function in the first place.

I never wanted to be in this house to begin with. I was forced in here. I lived my life in this solitary confinement. I had every means of communication to the outside world ripped away from me.

I was more or less a prisoner and he had the guts to call me a maid.

I am fully convinced Leonardo escaped from an asylum.

I hate that man so much. To actually think he would have the decency to apologise to me after the vulgar things he spat at me in the party.

I guessed I expected too much from him.

He is nothing but a beast that’s incapable of having human emotions. I hate him so much and I just wish I could end my misery by killing him.

I hadn’t even set my eyes on him after that incident. I could still remember the taunting smiles that everyone wore on their faces after Leonardo insulted him.

His guest were just like him. They probably derived pleasure in seeing others get hurt, in belittling others and trampling over the poor masses.

I felt a huge wave of freedom when Maya told me the next day that Leonardo travelled on a business trip once again. He seemed to travel alot and it was a good thing. I don’t think I could have stand to see his face after what he did to me in the party.

Time seemed to move really fast whenever Leonardo wasn’t around and it went by like a snail when he was.

Nevertheless, I was still very grateful of the fact that I had a breathing space.

As expected, the beast made sure to restrict my movements by assigning his guards to track my every move.

He was such a dominating freak.

“Crystal my child” I heard the soft familiar voice of Maya walk into my thoughts and jolting me out of my reverie.

I glanced at her. She stood looming by the doorways of the library.

I offered her a pleasant smile. “Maya good…”my voice trailed off as I had to glance at the wall clock to ascertain the time.

“Good evening” I immedately completed.

Wow it was evening already.

I was so engrossed in exploring the vast knowledge of ideas oozing out of the library that I hadn’t realise how fast I had lost track of the time.

Once again, time went in a flash whenever Leonardo wasn’t moving around the corners of his mansion.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“You have been here for such a long time. I decided to check on you. Don’t you feel lonely?” She asked stepping inside.

I sighed.

“No Maya. But I’ll love to spend time with you”i replied with utmost sincerity.

I truly wasn’t feeling lonely. These days, I found solace in just enjoying my own company.

Whenever Leonardo was around, I had my pulse racing at 140 beat per minute. I was usually so astonished at how one man could evoke so much fear in me.

Leonardo was a nightmare in my life. His sudden appearance into my life were like foggy clouds that would not vanish away.

They said there’s always a rainbow after a storm but the storm in my life had become my life and there was no way escaping from it.

I just had to let it rain on me.

“Come child. Dinner is almost ready. Come let’s set up. Some one is coming over”Maya sweetly said to me.

My breathing got hitched at once and I almost choked on the air.

Who was coming?

Leonardo?

I had no clue when he would be back from his business voyage but I didn’t want him to come back, at least not now.

He just left about two days ago.

“W-who? Who is c-coming?”I stuttered, suddenly unable to process my words.

Maya hiked a brow at me. “You look tensed Crystal. It isn’t Leonardo ok”

I found myself breathing a sigh of relief.

Maya was no stranger in noticing how agitated I would always feel whenever Leonardo was around.

“Who is it then?”I questioned, my nerves slowly relaxing.

A broad smile walked its way to her lips. “It’s my grandson. He is coming to pay me a visit for some days”she chirped excitedly.

Wow. She had a grandson.

“That’s amazing Maya. I’ll really love to meet him”

It would be nice having another human in the house apart from Maya and the multiple workers that roamed the mansion and it’s guarded vicinity.

“Come child. Let’s go set up dinner together. I’m very sure you both will enjoy each others company”Maya said confidently.

She spoke so highly of her grandson.

I stood up and returned the book I was reading before going over to her.

“I have a feeling already” I cheekily replied with a gloaty smile.

Who ever he was, I was really anxious to meet him.

“So tell me child. What book were you reading?”Maya asked as we walked through the hallways.

I laughed. “One of Williams Shakespeare’s books. King Lear is the tittle”

“You know I wish i could read English books. I can only speak but I don’t know how to read” Maya confessed.

I was so thrown aback by her statement.

She speaks English so fluently so how can’t she read it.

“Why can’t you read English Maya?”I asked, my face contorted.

“My child back in my day….”

I listened to Maya as she took me on a walk down memory lane.

Although I hated every nano second I spent in this mansion, Maya had won my heart over.

I just hoped her grandson would be as cheerful and loving as her.

* * * * * * * *

I took bites out of the chicken that was pierced into my fork.

I sat in the dinning room, eating with Maya as we awaited the arrival of her son.

I noticed Maya would occasionally glance at the clock in between our various discussions.

She was getting tensed. I could feel it. Worried lines drew on her forehead while we both waited for her grandson.

“Maya”I called out to her.

She gave me a faint smile. “I don’t know what’s holding him. He should have been here an hour ago”

I stretched out my hand to touch hers, gently caressing her fingers.

“He will be here ok. If you keep on thinking about it you will end up being so worried”I reassured her.

She exhaled and softly gave me a nod.

“Now why don’t we enjoy this….”my voice trailed off as a maid approached both of us.

“Maya he is there”she meekly announced with a courtesy bow.

I watched Maya’s eyes shimmer like that of a child being given candy.

“Tell him to come in please”she said happily.

I was very much eager to meet him.

The maid left us only to come back few seconds later with a familiar face that I knew too well walking in with her.

Chase.

I bolted up from my seat immedately our gaze locked.

“Chase!”I practically screamed, my feet running over to hug him.

“Crystal oh my God. What the hell!”Chase exclaimed the minute we pulled away from each others embrace.

I was at lost for words. I hugged him again, even more tighter not minding the various stares I was getting from Maya and the workers that patrolled the area.

I’ve missed him. Seeing him brought back memories of Bailey and memories of my sister, Mabel.

“Look at you Crystal. How have you been?”He asked excitedly.

“I’ve been ok. What about you? You are Maya’s grandson?”

He laughed and hoisted his two hands at me “Guilty as claimed”

“You two know each other?”Maya asked, confusion written across her face.

I nodded and faced her. “Ofcourse we do Maya. Chase is my very good friend”

And also my childhood crush.

I giggled at my thoughts and glanced back at Chase.

He looked as handsome as ever.

“Well dinner won’t eat itself. Let’s all eat”Chase smugly said with a smirk.

I went over to my seat, chase coming to sit by my side as we began chattering and discussing.

My life suddenly felt renewed with chase’s arrival. Now my only prayer was for Leonardo not to show up any moment from now.