Episode 2

Madison

The morning started off a bit odd, unlike the usual start to my days, especially after last night's news that had visibly altered my body language. By tomorrow, I would be leaving for what would become my temporary new home.

My parents weren't at home, as they probably were at the company. Meanwhile, I busied myself packing my belongings, and in a few hours, I would meet my friends to inform them of everything. Truth be told, I was really going to miss them 😖. I had grown up with them since childhood—they were my company during lonely times.

Later on, it was just past noon when my friends arrived at my house. I had invited them here because my parents didn't allow me to go out.

First to arrive was Sofia, who was like an older sister to me, followed by Luis, my confidant. I greeted them with a big hug, which took them by surprise.

Sofia: Hey hey, what's up? And what’s with this hug??

Luis: Yeah, Madison, what's going on?

They both looked at me somewhat sadly, aware that I wasn't one to give hugs so spontaneously. I hug people, but not casually or often.

Madison: It's just that... Ohhh!! I don't know how to tell you guys I said with a sad face*

Sofia and Luis: Come on, spit it out, you’re making us worry, dummy they said sarcastically*

Madison: It's just that my parents struck a new deal, according to them, and we're moving to Italy—tomorrow. And the worst part is I don't know if I'll ever come back—I rattled out almost in tears*

Guys, I really don't want to leave. I... I'm going to miss you all so much I said, now crying

\The three of us embraced tightly and wept*

Sofia: I don't know what to say, my friend, seriously. It won't be the same without you she said, unable to stop crying and hugging me

\Luis simply held us and sobbed.

THE NEXT DAY...

I packed my suitcases with tears in my eyes, the swell from last night's crying still evident.

Going downstairs, my parents already awaited me, their expressions solemn.

Madison’s mother: Are you ready??

Come on, we'll be late for the airport.

Madison: Yes, I'm ready! I replied sternly*

\It took less than 10 minutes to get to the airport. I didn't want to board that stupid plane. There was a moment when I cursed, wishing it would just crash, caring little if I died. I was so angry and sad at the same time that I wasn't thinking straight, and before I knew it, I was already inside the damned plane.

It was a painfully long and stressful journey. I didn't even get a proper goodbye with my friends. The memory of them filled me with sadness.

If you wonder how I'm going to study there without knowing the language, don’t worry, I do speak Italian—my grandparents were Italian. Although my parents didn't teach me properly, my private school did, choosing English and Italian as part of our language curriculum. That's why I'm trilingual: Spanish, Italian, and English, albeit my English could be better.

According to my parents, they had everything planned out for the move, but what I'm curious about is what sort of business they've gotten into because it all seems so strange to me. Aside from that, I hope to make friends and get along well with them. I've always wanted to visit Italy; they say it's beautiful.

MEANWHILE

LEANDRO

These past two days have been dreadful, yet everything unfolded just as I wanted, I assured myself with a sly smile*

I was in my office, running a clothing company that serves as a cover for my true dealings as a mafioso. Despite that, I'm a CEO and my business is doing more than fine.

Someone knocked on the door*

Leandro: Yes? Who is it?! I asked in a stern tone*

It’s me...

\It was my best friend and right-hand man, Maximo.

Maximo: I came to tell you that the new investors have just arrived in Italy for the contract.

Leandro: Good, good. Tell them I want to see them here in my office tomorrow.

Maximo: As you wish...

But I have a question, my friend... he said, squinting his eyes*

Leandro: Out with it I said seriously, taking a glass of whisky.

Maximo: Why broker deals with small companies when ours is more than capable of handling deals with those three times more profitable?

Leandro: Oh, my friend, my friend... I let out a short laugh before quickly regaining sobriety*...

Don't you think? You know what we are and so we must appear as something else, or they'll suspect us, and we’ll be in deep trouble. I thought that was clear to you.

Maximo: Ah, right, that minor detail slipped my mind he said, laughing ironically*. Alright, I need to get back to work and let the "new investors" know about tomorrow's meeting. See you, my friend!

After my friend left, my assistant came in to keep me company, aware as my best friend that she's part of the mafia circle.

Claudia: I sensed from afar you wanted company, so here I am she said seductively, biting her lip.

Leandro: It show’s that you know me well I said, clearly excited and hormones raging.

Without anymore words, I pulled her by the waist, pushed her onto the desk, and began to kiss her ferociously. With a single movement, I removed her skirt, pushed aside her panties, and penetrated her immediately.

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