The Mafia CEO & His Obsession

CHAPTER III

[3]

Echo Cruz]

I laid there looking up at the ceiling. I felt so...numb. I know all the things that Drew did to me was beyond wrong...but he didn't deserve to die. It felt so wrong to sit there and watch him get killed. When his cute light  brown eyes went dull, my heart dropped. I knew at that moment I lost him...someone that I loved so deeply. I could never forgive myself or that...that monster, Isaac. He just killed him without hesitation. I sighed and rolled over to my side. But I hate saying this but when Issac saved me, I felt a lot of weight lift off my shoulders.

I soon heard someone knocking on the door. I looked at the door before a girl walked in with an uniform and shoes. "Hi, I'm Holly Williams." She said lightly, I nodded. My throat hurts from crying so much so I could barely speak. "I'm Echo...Cruz." Her face changed to a weird look but she soon recovered and nodded. She walked up closer to me as I sat up. "This is your uniform. You will be working here as a maid." I looked at her before nodding, she laughed lightly. "Its not that bad. I have a friend who works as one. Everyone here is treated like family." I nodded again, she cleared her throat. "Well I know youre still probably tired from what happened so take your time....my friend and I will be in the kitchen cooking lunch." She nodded before turning around. 

"No...Im fine. Ill be down soon. Thank you." I said lowly, she smiled slightly before leaving. I slowly got up and went to thr bathroom. I looked around to see new makeup,perfume, toothbrush and etc. I smiled a little and took a nice warm shower. As the warm water hit my body, my muscles relaxed. I sighed in relaxation as I soaped up my body real good and washed up. After washing my body, I washed my hair.

I got out of the shower and dried off along with drying my hair. I felt a little okay. I looked in the mirror to see I still have bruses on my stomach and face but its not that noticable thanks to my dark skin. I lotioned my whole body and put on deodorant before putting on my uniform and shoes which was flats. I put my hair in a neat ponytail. I tried to ease up before walking out. As I was about to walk downstairs, I heard a beautiful noise. A playing violin.  I turned around and walked to the room where I heard the sound. The door was cracked so I looked through it.

I saw...Isaac playing the violin while he had his eyes close. I heard him whisper "C'est pour vous maman, je vous manque beaucoup." (it means This is for you mama, I miss you dearly in french). A tear slowly came down his face as he slowly stopped playing. An 'awe' escaped my lips causing him to look at me. I quickly moved away when he opened the door.  "Stay away from this room!" His voice boomed causing me to jump in fear, I nodded.  "I-I am sorry...I just hea-"  "Nothing. You heard nothing." He defend, I couldn't help but look into his eyes to see that their are still watery and kind of red. I know a little french and I heard him say mama..."Your mo-" "Don't speak of her! Leave!...just go." He yelled before watching back inside, slamming the door.

My voice hitched at the loud sound causing a man to walk up to me.  "Who are you?" I asked, he didnt really pay attention to me he just looked at the room that Isaac is in with a sad look. He then looked at me. "I'm Kai and you shouldn't be here. You should be downstairs...now." He said serious, I nodded and quickly left. Not before seeing Kai knocking on the door.

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"Echo, could you grab the plates please and set them up at the table?" Lia asked sweetly, I smiled lightly and grabbed the plates. After meeting Lia, I felt really calm. Surprisingly after talking to her about somethings, she made me feel like things will soon get better. Her and Holly made me feel welcome.

As I sat up the plates on the table, I saw Isaac walk outside with Kai on his right side and some men behind him. The men had on black gloves and black suits. I didn't know I was staring into, Holly tapped me on the shoulder. I looked at her. "What they doing?" I asked curious, she fixed her hair before speaking.  "Business. But they will return when its time to eat." I nodded at her answer, we continue to set up the table and finish cooking.

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We put the food in the middle and sat the drinks in the middle too. We sat down together but Holly was sitting close to Isaac's seat giving the fact that he's her brother. Lia sat by Kai's seat since theyre engaged. And here i am sitting a couple seats away from them looking like a loner. I sighed.  "So Echo...you like it here so far?" Holly asked, I shrugged.  "Yeah...just gotta get used to all this." Holly and Lia nodded. "Why do half of the guys look so..."  "Soulless." Lia stated. "Strong." Holly commented, I nodded at them. "Well we all have our stories...some even untold." I nodded at Holly's answer.

Just as we were about to talk some more, the men walked through. They all sat down including...Isaac. I looked at him as he looked at me. We shared a longly stare. I couldn't help but feel more and more curious about him. "Let's say grace." Lia stated breaking me and Isaac look, we bal our heads as she said grace. As we ate, I looked at Lia to see her and Kai was smiling at each other. I wish me and drew couldve had that type of relationship. I sighed loudly causing Isaac to be the only person looking at me while everyone was talking. I looked down at my food well the little that is left. Lia and Holly can cook. "You mustve been real hungry." A girl said rudely while looking at me. Lia rolled her eyes. "Shut up, Bree." She snapped at her, she smirked at me. "Where yall find that?" She asked pointing at me, I gave her an evil glare.

I realized that I can't always be sweet and nice to people. After everything that has happened to me, I am not letting no one walk over me again. Or treat me wrong. My hands blad inyo fists. "Aww she's getting mad. She's so weak. She will never last her-" Isaac slammed his fist on the table, everyone quickly looked at him including me. "Bree. Leave her the hell alone." He said through gritted teeth, some men looked at him with shock but quickly recovered. "But why? This bitch dont belo-" I quickly stood up and glared at her. "I am not a bitch...nor I am not weak. Keep your damn comments to your fucking self...bitch." I yelled before leaving to my room.

I walked inside and slammed the door behind me. I sighed and looked out of the window. I looked at the full moon as it sat in the dark night sky. I looked down...maybe I dont belong here. Stop being weak. I repeated to myself, I sniffed. As I wiped my tears, I heard someone walk in.  "Lia...Holly im not in the mood." I say outloud, a deep chuckled filled my room causing me to shiver in a good way. No. Forget about that. I continue to look out the window.  "Hm you really take things to heart." Isaac commented as he walked closely behind me.  "Leave me alone." I say rudely, he turned me around making me look at him.  "I dont take orders from anyone, Beauté au chocolat." (it means chocolate beauty in french.) I swallowed the lump in my throat as he got closer to me. I touched his chest, he smirked. I pushed him back and folded my arms. I am really tired of stuff. I am in no mood. "Can you not." I say as his body pressed up against me. "You cant be weak, Echo." He said serious, I looked away and nodded. "Dont let them get to you. Now, come back down."  He demanded, I looked at him. "Why are you being nice to me?" He turned away. "Yeah. Dont get use to it." He said before walking out. I sighed deeply. What is his problem?...I dont know but im going to figure it out.