Arranged To Marry The Enemy (a Mafia story) by Zainab Ajike (no david read aloud txt) 📕

"Thank you " she said to him and pecked him. She finally let go of his face.

"Roman and I will make the salad. Irina, you and Ruslan can prepare the dishes." She said as she dragged Roman where they would prepare the salad.

I smiled in delight. She just took away from that always position that I was in. I can't even imagine myself with Roman while preparing the salad. He might intentionally use the knife on my hand and claim it as a mistake. He might glare at me till we finish preparing it.

And also, being with Ruslan will help me in learning to cook some dishes.

"We can have a brother and sister moment like this." Loana voiced out.

I joined Ruslan in cooking. I didn't miss the chance to learn about the ingredients and steps in making the dishes. I helped with some things and also we had our moment.

He told me what has happened in the house for the past three days that I have been absent from there.

I can say, the house is still much the same as I left it except for Loana's presence.

Ruslan said she has been making the house more lively. She has changed some of my dad's rules in the house, like roaming around the whole house, making noises and disturbing the workers while they are busy with their work. He said my dad has no problem with it. 

That was almost impossible to believe. I can't believe my dad let her.

My dad has been so strict with his rules and regulations but letting someone violate them without punishing such a person is the last thing I would imagine him doing.

"I can't believe dad and mom haven't even called to ask how I have been doing." I said with disappointment.

"Trust me, she misses you a lot." He said.

"She shouldn't since loana has replaced me." I said with a hint of jealousy.

"Jealousy huh? You shouldn't be. No one can take your place in our lives and house." He assured me.

"And that is the reason why they haven't called yet" I said sarcastically.

"She is following dad's order, she almost called you yesterday but dad entered the room when she was about to." He said.

What a coincidence!

"Hmm" I hummed.

"I missed you so damn well" he commented as he kissed my forehead.

I gave him a disgusting look before I smirked.

"It really did show all over your face and that's why you couldn't text, let alone call your sister." I know I have been repeating that and I should have forgotten about it but I want him to know how painful it is witnessing the neglect of your loved ones towards  me. 

"God Irina, I have told you that it was dad's order and I had the mind of calling you tomorrow. I am sorry, okay?" He apologized with frustration.

"I should be the one angry, not you." I said, reminding him again.

"Okay, I am sorry about that." He apologized again.

"How are Sarah and Garry?" I asked him about my friends.

"Sarah is fine, she had been pleading with dad about coming to live with you here but dad has n't accepted it which leaves her to continue living with us and Dad has fired Garry since you are no longer in the house. His job has been completed in the house." He explained.

"Why is dad mean to my friends?" I asked him.

"He is not being mean. He is just checking out for Sarah's safety and he finally released Garry for his brother's sins." He said.

Garry's brother owed my dad a sun of 250,000 dollars before he passed away years ago. My dad took Garry to work with him instead to pay for his brother's debt since he was five year old.

Maybe Ruslan is right, my dad has finally given him his freedom. He will be able to live his life the way he always wanted to. 

"Dad gave him a Sum of 10 thousand dollars to have his gym house, isn't that great?" He asked.

I smiled at what he just said.

I am so happy for Garry. He will get to be the gym instructor he always wanted to be, not only in that huge mansion but to the whole world.

"That's great" I smiled widely agreeing with him.

"Are you guys done with the dishes? We are done here. I will take this to the dining area." Loana said.

"We are also done here, I will just dish out the meals and Irina will take them to the dining room." Ruslan said.

I can't believe he is ordering me to do things for him. I am his elder sister for goodness's sake.

"Okay." Loana said.

"I see you guys had your moments." She smiled as she went out of the kitchen.

I followed her.

"Where are you going? You are supposed to take these to the dining room." Ruslan  said.

"Bring them to the dining room yourself." I gave him my deadly look.

He poured as he rolled his eyes in frustration.

That's what we call seniority.

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I feel like the Alexei family is nicer than the Anton family. What do you think?

The Anton family are tough to deal with but the Alexei family is more influential and powerful than them.

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Thank you.

Zainab.

A/N

Guys, I really appreciate all your comment. Thank you all. God bless you all.

Regarding making the story paid. Please don't make me look like a bad person. I also need to make money, please. I have to.

So since some of you guys said it's too early then, u thought about it. I wont now but I may if it reaches like 80 and above pages. 

Is it okay with you all?  Share your thoughts and please don't be selfish. Consider my feelings as a writer who wants to earn through her writings. 

Thank you.

Zainab