Leo POV 

" Who were they?" I inquired while removing my clothes to tend to the wound on my waist.

" The Kings. Apparently an anonymous message told them about their goods  beign exchanged to a low quality one by us. So.... they wanted revenge." Andrew reported putting the files on the table as I cleaned my wound with alcohol.

" Revenge? By what means they want to get revenge??" I scoffed hearing the bullshits which we all know who fucking tricked us first.

" As far as I know those Kings are idiot as fuck and wouldn't know the goods are fake unless someone told him" I began, from my observation of the Kings, they all are greedy fuckers and none of them are loyal. They get stab in the backs by their own people anytime and anywhere.

" Someone from us informed him" I stared at Jack to Andrew who showed a confused expression about what I just said.

" The Kings minions don't do anything that doesn't benefit them and they sure as hell know their boss won't give them anything and no one in the fucking Kings knows about my fucking house location!" I slamed the table knowing their is a traitor in my own men when they sure hell knows what happens when they are being disloyal.

" Bring the rat over within 2 days Andrew and I mean 2 days no more no less" I warned strictly not allowing any arguments and he nods .

" Jack, who is the anonymous?" I asked as he halted thinking what to say carefully at my question because I am in no mood pf any shits.

" Its a new gang and we are still searching about it. " he replied cautious with his words as I bandaged my wound.

" I need the reports sent together understood?" I said throwing the mess in the bin as I look at them

" Yes boss" both replied in union before they were dismissed.

I floped on the chair running my hand through my hair. 

They wanted revenge? What a fucking joke! If they didnt mix the money with fake ones they wouldve gotten what they want . 

But apparently they simply just decided to trick me with fake money and get the goods. I actually predict they would come back knocking at my door for an explanation not that they are in any position to since it was them that started but I didn't expect them to start talking with guns . 

Revenge? Let them take if they hate their life so much.

Exactly with the given deadline Jack and Andrew reported what they found.

Andrew found out the rat and with how he was trembeling kneeling before me asking for forgiveness... he should've thought twice before doing it .

One of the thing that I would kill mercilessly is disloyalty. 

When he was pissing his pants off due to fear I already shot him dead.

I hate traitors.

While Jack reported that the gang is well hidden and hence getting more information takes time.

Tsk.

But now time to visit the Kings.

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Noor POV

It's been three days since the fire incident and my feet have totally healed. I didn't know Maya knew her way around medicines. 

Michelle explained to me the shootout was probably from the enemies since they are mafias. 

She said I should know since I am living with them and Allah knows when I will leave or never? Unless I return the money back.

And living clueless is equal to walking towards your death with your eyes closed now that I know they are Mafias. 

Hahaha yes Mafias.

No wonder why Andrew said to not be on their bad side.

What have I put myself into Ya Allah.

I am going to die.... I am seriously going to die living with them between guns and shootings. 

I did say they may be a gang but a Mafia?! That's a whole God knows how many gangs combined!

 Even Michelle?!? Which explains how she knows to use a gun.

And Maya is also part of it. She is one of the gang's doctor but currently undercover as a maid which also explains why she is working as a maid.

Hahaha I will be totally going insane . So everyone excluding me are part of Mafia. 

Great! What a twist in my boring life!

Ya Allah!!

Michelle didn't tell me because she didn't want me acting all tense and scared around her . She just wants to be friends with me because she never had one except within the gang members. 

Well normal friends if I may add. Not that I have any either.

She has been a big help during me being injured. She gave me a hand when I wanted to go to the bathroom and even offered to wait for me inside the bathroom in case I slipped but I declined the offer.

That's just too embarrassing. Even though the bathroom is big enough to be a room.

She truly just wanted to be friends.

A true friend.

I haven't seen Leo around the house, not that I want to see him I just wanted to say thank you since he saved me. 

I still don't like being in his presence and now even more scared after Michelle told me he is their boss.

The Mafia Leader.

I already know there's no escape from this place but now it seemed impossible, no... it is impossible!

Even if I escape they will shoot me dead once they find me which may be easy doing both.

No escape doesn't mean I shouldn't live. And if not for Suicide being haram in our religion I would've already freed myself from the misery since my parent's died .

Long before I even got dragged into this place.

Sounds of cluttering was heard as I stopped in my steps going back to my room after taking a short walk out. 

It was 2 in the morning and the air was fresh and calm . I would rather take walk this time of the day because its peaceful and help me organize my thoughts slowly.

There are still guards outside guarding the place which I occasionally greet them too but they simply just stood like a mannequins .

I know I should just go to my room for my own safety but curiosity always gets the best of human which is idiotically equal to suicide if I say.

God these human natures!.

With each step I could sense my heart coming out of my chest . The hallway was dark because the lights were out and my mind were starting to make me think of scenarios. 

Sometimes human mind can be your worst enemies in these times because it makes you imagine stuffs that scares you inside out.

Like .. come on mind! Are you in my side or the opposite?!

As I get closer peeking behind the wall I was relief it was only Jack in the kitchen and let out an air. 

Andrew is not with him? They are always together like magnets. Well that's how I see it.

They both are also members. Michelle told me they are Leo's loyal men.

What is he doing in the kitchen?? Is he cooking something??

" um... Jack?" I called out his body tensed and sqiftly turn with the pan raised as if going to throw at me .

" What are you doing awake this time?" He asked relaxing as he sets the pan down once he knew it was just me.

" I um... heard noises from kitchen and came to check but... what are you doing?" I asked hesitant to enter in case he wants me to leave him alone.

I can tell he doesnt like talkative people and like I said before he is hard to approach .

Like Leo.

Wait.... why did he came to mind?

" I was just.... hungry" he said though the last word came out like a whisper as I let out an "oh".

Its been two days since I last saw him . Scratch that I did not even see Andrew and Michelle.

The last thing Michelle told me was how she wants a long relaxing vacation after a certain job she will be doing. 

Probably something with guns.... or knives??? Do they torture people too??

I shivered as I thought of torture.

" Um.. if you don't mind I can cook something for you? Only if you permit" I offered not wanting to force quickly adding the last sentence.

He stayed silent for a while and gave a curt nod with an "ok".

I noticed that his hands were bruised and bandaged so I offered him to cook . Not that I really know whether he can cook or no. But its been a while since I cooked so I wanted to do it.

He goes to sit on the chair behind the counter connected to the kitchen as I entered the kitchen.

" Do you want anything specific?" I asked as he shakes a no in response and I nodded in understanding. 

Hmm.... should I make something simple? Maybe... jajjangmyeon?

I went to the fridge to look if the ingrediants are available and lucky enough it was.

" ok then I will be making you jajjangmyeon" I informed him as I took out the ingredients . This house is always stocked up full.

MashaAllah.

" You know how to make it?" He asked surprised. 

" yeah" I replied putting the ingrediants on the kitchen counter as I took out a cutting board.

Surprisingly he begans to ask questions and we chatted , he is not the type to began having a conversation but I appreciate it because the silence will only be awakward if none of us talk which was thankfully avoided.

But the comfort was soon break when Michelle came whining loudly with Andrew following behind her.

" DAMN that smells delicious!" Michelle announced her now tired and dull face exchanged to the excited and bright ones.

" What are you cooking?" Andrew asked as he sits on the stool beside Jack while Michelle drinks a bottle of water she took from the fridge.

" Jajjangmyeon" I replied and Michelle choked on the water , I dont know if its because of my reply or if she just drank the water a little too fast.

" You know how to cook?!" She asked ,her eyes widened looking at me as if she never saw me making the Chai she is addicted to.

I chuckled a " yes" .

" I dont care if you do because the rats inside me are killing each other and would accept anything to eat" Andrew complained how hungry he is as he stretches his both hands on the table counter resting his chin as a whining sigh escaped from him.

Sometimes I wonder if he even was an adult.

" Me too!! So can you please make us some too?" Michelle asked as she sits on the head chair beside Andrew.

She looked tired , no , they all looked tired as if they havent rested for weeks . What were they doing staying up late? 

" sure, give me 20 minutes".

Twenty minutes later

I gave each the Jajjangmyeon I made and they mixed the noodle with the blackbean paste before they attacked the food like hungry beast. 

Glad they know how to use chopsticks because its better to eat it with it than forks.

" Mmmmm~!" Michael moaned in delicacy as the noodles hangs on her mouth savouring the flavour with her eyes closed.

Jack and Andrew were practically devouring the food slurping and blowing at the same time because its still hot.

By the looks of it they loved it. Glad.

A friend of mine actually taught me the recipe and I got used to making it because Hayat always asks me to make it for her whenever she is home. 

Did I forget to mention she is actually a Korean addict?? Well for the food and culture that is. 

So I always use her as my taster whenever I make new recipes . She never says no to foods. Who does?!

" Can I get more please?." Andrew asked his bowl clean of food as he presents it while Jack slurps the last strand of noodle in his.

And I gladly gave him more followed by Jack and then Michelle's bowl next.

Good thing I made enough.

Leo walked in as we were laughing about an incident Andrew telling us about Jack being chased by wild dogs with only an underwear .

It was too funny not to laugh I bet the scene was hilarious while Jack groaned annoyed and embarrassed telling Andrew to stop.

" Oh hey Leo, Andrew was telling us about Jack being chased by dogs naked" Michelle snickered but I could feel his gaze on me. Did I do something wrong?

" Not naked! I had an underwear!" Jack corrected but rolled his eyes knowing they will just spout something else and went back to eating his Jajjangmyeon.

" Oh right do you want to eat Jajjangmyeon?? I know you didn't eat anything for the past two days" 

" mmng~! You mush eat ish shoo good~" Andrew moans with his mouth full with Jajjangmyeon as I look at him and chuckled.

Childish ever.

Just his presence makes me laugh but my smile slowly lowered as my eyes caught the ones still staring at me. Seriously did I do something??? 

He then simply left without giving any response.

That's rude! 

" Agh- he can be an asshat sometimes" Michael groaned rolling her eyes and turned looking at me a smile suddenly appearing as she got an idea.

" Noor! I know you don't have a good chemistry with him but can you please deliver a bowl of Jajjangmyeon to his room before this glutton eats them all?" She requested her hands put together showing  puppy eyes and I am sure she just called Andrew glutton.

If you figured I dont have a good chemistry with him why would you send me then?!

I sighed helplessly. If they were this hungry from God knows what they did then I am pretty sure their Leader is also the same. 

Willl I even be able to avoid him at all? 

Forgetting the fact that he is a dangerous mafia I dont turn away from a chance to help someone so I try doing the impossible.

I nodded an ok and went to prepare a bowl of Jjajjangmyeon to be deliever to Leo's room. 

I wanted to thank him too anyways and I think the Jjajjangnyeon will give a good excuse to go to his room.

" I gotta go thank you for the food Noor" Andrew said with a genuine smile satisfied his tummy is full before he left.

I left the kitchen with a small tray having a bowl of Jajjangmyeon leaving Michelle who was busy talking with Jack .

Shaky breaths were escaping every now and then as I reached the room.

Ya Allah please protect me.

I knocked once but there was no reply and then knocked for the second time still the same.

Should I enter?? Or just leave?? 

I will just leave the bowl of Jajjangmyeon inside so he could eat at least.

What if he is sleeping?

I groaned anxious not knowing what to do. I am really not good in deciding things it will always put me in trouble.

I sighed decided to leave after knocking the door for the third time if he doesn't open.

Knock knock

The door finally opened revealing a half naked men in only a towel. His hair damped wet and so was his body freshly from shower. Droplets of  water visible on his bare torso already displayed for the naked eye to see.

Ya Allah!!!

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☆ Ok this is the longest I've written 2.6k words!!! Damn I am proud of it lol.

☆ Can't wait to be at the last chapter of the story 🤧🤧🤧 . I hope the story turns out great!

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