When The Queen Meets The King

CHAPTER 13

≈Dominic≈

"He is the second in command of El fucking Lobos, the strongest gang in the country for God's sake."

Damnit how can she be so irresponsible letting a gang member near Alex. Don't you think you're being a hypocrite. Oh shut up.

She walked towards me till she was standing right in front of me. Putting a hand on my chest she said "Relax Dom, I know that but he is also my friend. He won't let any harm come to us, especially to Alex. He is the only family Alex has got beside me, and now you. I trust him Dom and I hope you can respect that."

I saw him raising an eyebrow and a look that says what the fuck is going on? I still couldn't help but give him a stern look. I don't trust him. How did they even meet? How close are they? I won't let him take Alex away from me. I won't let him take my Aliza away from me.

Even a child could sense the tension in the room. So when we heard tiny footsteps coming down the stairs, Aliza said in a low warning tone addressing both of us "Behave, boys" giving us a look that says you better behave or else..

"Uncle Gray-Gray" Alex came running towards Grayson with his arms wide open. Grayson picked him up and spun him around. "Hey little man, I missed you"

"I missed you too uncle Gray Gray." as soon as he was put back on his feet, he started pulling Grayson's hand "uncle come-come I want you to meet my best friend" Now that brought a fully blown smile on my face. If a couple months ago someone had told me that I would feel this kind of pleasure by being referred to as a best friend of a six year old, I would have laughed in their faces.  

"You hurt me little man, I thought I was your best friend." They were walking towards me when Alex says, "No, you're my best uncle, but he is my best friend, Dominic."  they shook hands introducing themselves as if they were meeting for the first time for Alex's sake.

"Come'on breakfast is ready" and with that I went back to the kitchen to finish plating the breakfast and bring the plates to the table.

We all had breakfast, I made an extra plate for Grayson. Alex was the only one talking, telling Grayson all about his school, and how happy he was the I was there this time for his performance, which was a shock to him. His widened eyes fell upon Aliza as if to ask 'what the fuck do you think you're doing?'  if his looks made Aliza uneasy she definitely didn't show, but still I held her hand under the table and gave it a reassuring squeeze to let her know I'll be here. 

I could also see how worried he was for their safety and I respect him for that. But that certainly doesn't mean the end of our hatred towards each other. When everyone was finished Aliza picked all our plates. Grayson went to the living room to play with Alex.

Aliza and I were in the kitchen as she washed the plates while I dried them. "Are you going to tell me how do you know him?" I couldn't help but ask. I need answers.

"I will, but it's related to a part of my past which I'm not ready to share yet." It was so clear in her eyes how much her past affected her even today.

I cradled her face in my hands and looked straight into her eyes, "And I respect that, I will never force you to tell me something you're not ready for. But Aliza I need to know that both of you are safe all the time. Given our rivalry it's a little, no, very difficult to trust him, especially now that he knows how close you guys are to my heart. I won't forgive myself if something were to happen to both of you because of me."

"You've got nothing to worry about. Firstly, Grayson has been my rock since I was twelve. He was there everytime I hit a low point in my life. The person I am today is because of him. Secondly, you don't need to worry about us because I know how to take care of myself and of Alex. I'm not some damsel in distress. I can very well look after both of us." She explains as gently as she could.

"I know you can take care of yourself, but that doesn't mean you have to. I want to protect, I want to take care of both of you. Please let me be there for you. Let me be there for Alex."

She gave a beautiful smile. Her expression morphed into something which I can only guess as admiration. She nodded "You were there for us in ways no one was. I cannot thankyou enough for how strongly you affected our lives and postively might I add. Yes, I can protect us but I also cannot deny the fact how safe you make us, make me feel. Dominic it's not just you who wants to be there for us, I want you to be with us too, and I also want to be there for you. If you'll let me, ofcourse."

Hearing those words, there was no limit to my happiness. I nodded furiously and didn't waste a single second to smash my lips against hers. I don't know how much time has passed when we hear someone clear throat. Aliza jumped back but I held her waist so she wouldn't hit her head against the overhead cupboards.

"There's a kid in the house. I suggest you keep it pg." I rolled my eyes at that.

I turned to Aliza, "I've got some business to attend to. Is it okay if I leave for now. I'll back in the evening."

She gave a reassuring smile, sensing what I was really hinting at. "We'll be fine, I promise". I nodded and planted a kiss on her temple.

I went to my room changed into fresh clothes I kept here, said my good byes to Alex and with one last look I went straight out of the door.

I don't like this at all, leaving them alone with him, I know he has been there for her longer and she cares for him but that doesn't mean I have to like this. But that also doesn't mean that I can dictate her life. I can't tell her what to do, she is not that kind of a person who'll do everything you tell her to do. She lives her life on her own terms. For now all I can do is increase security for her and that is the first thing I do upon reaching the mansion.

And then I went into my office nodding to my people as a greeting. In there was my second in command Alexander, waiting for me with a package.

He informed me about it when I was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for everyone. It was sent to him but was meant for me. Confidential, it says. Who sent it? God knows. No one knew about it beside myself and Alexander.

I sat on my chair behind the desk, and asked him to open the package, which was quite thick and heavy. What we saw had us rooted to our feet. Whoever sent this, has been keeping a close eye on our activities. But I can't understand how to take it, as someone helping us or as someone threatening us.

But for now I decided to to act upon this information provided to me.

Within two hours, every single person that I ordered for was present at a warehouse away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

As soon as everyone was inside I entered the building alongside Alexander.

They stopped talking to each other and turned towards me, waiting for me to state the mission they are supposed to complete.

"Gentlemen, I wish you all good luck for the journey you're going on. It will be a difficult one but I'm sure you'll adjust well to your environment and surroundings."

"Where is it that we're going Boss?"

"To Hell"

By the time they understood what I meant, the two of us were already out of the door which we locked on our way out. And in no time we were driving away from the location. As soon as we were at a safe distance the building blew up.