A Mafia’s Obsession

CRYSTAL

“Wakeup Crystal”

My body was being tapped on mildly, a husky voice echoing in my ear.

I yawned lazily with my eyes slowly fluttering open from the abyss of darkness I had fallen into.

“We’ve landed”Leonardo announced huskily. At once I sat up straight, smiles beaming all over my face.

“Are you serious!?” I almost screamed as excitement bubbled within me.

He nodded and combed my slightly ruffled hair with his large hands.

“Now I can finally know where you are taking me to” I chirped in high spirits.

Leonardo sniggered and stood up, stretching out his hand for me to grasp.

I held on to it and he helped me to my feet.

I felt his hand slightly interlock with mine causing my skin to tingle.

Oh good Lord. What is this man doing to me? Am I suppose to feel this way?

I suddenly began feeling self conscious as Leonardo walked me out of his jet.

My mind raced back to when I was asleep.

Oh my God.

I hope I wasn’t drooling or snoring or worse talking in my sleep.

Back when when we were kids, Mabel told me I normally talked in my sleep.

I hope I didn’t do any of that–displaying that weird ass character.

I didn’t want him to see me as weird. I wonder if I even looked atleast presentable in my sleep.

Pathetic. When did I start caring about how I appeared in the presence of Leonardo?

Exactly. This man was doing things to me. Things I didn’t want to think off.

Leonardo still had his hands interlocked with mine until we got to the bottom of the plane stairs.

“Welcome to Italy”He happily told me, freeing my fingers from his hold.

I didn’t know how to feel when he let go of my petite, slender fingers.

Rather than focus on the absence of his surprisingly gentle touch, I clouded my mind on the fact that we were in Italy and it was dark.

The airport where we landed was beautiful, lights beaming from every corner, the boisterous rush from the crowd inside could be heard.

I literally slept through out the entire fucking flight.

I noticed some huge men of equal muscularity, about four of them, approached I and Leonardo.

“Benvenuto capo. La tua limousine è pronta- welcome boss. Your limousine is ready” one of them spoke up in his deep echoing voice almost making me jump out of my skin.

Leonardo nodded and the men led us to a fleet of five shiny breath taking cars all doused in black.

Leonardo and I got into the limousine, the men acting like a shield around both of us.

Wow. He really has loyal men.

Once buckled up inside, the limousine geared to life and we began moving to probably God knows where.

Even at night, Italy was as busy as ever. From the tinted glasses of the limousine, I spotted various sky scrappers whose summit looked like they could touch the sky all illuminated with bright, glow of colours.

The people still bustled around, wind eagerly blowing the banners of various restaurants and their fascinating night lights.

I turned my attention from the glass to meet Leonardo staring at me, a disparaging smile on his lips.

“What?”I asked.

“You seem so intoxicated by the scenery”He cockily replied.

Ofcourse I was. It was my first time travelling out.

I shrugged my shoulders.

“Yeah I am. First time out of the states” I bodly replied.

“Don’t worry. You will see more of Italy by day and yours truly-me, shall be your guide. You have me all to yourself” he gave a wink causing me to almost choke on air.

I was going to be in Italy with Leonardo. I wonder how this trip will turn out.

After about thirty minutes of driving, I noticed our limousine had come to a halt, before it began riding slowly into what seemed like an estate.

I was literally speechless the moment I and Leonardo stepped down to behold the beguiling building that stood tall.

It felt like I was in the surroundings of a palace. This place was bigger than Leonardo’s house and his house was huge.

“We will be staying in one of my hotels Crystal” Leonardo said to my gawking self.

I gave no reply instead I fed my eyes on the architectural design of the hotel.

The hotel had glass windows that beamed and sparkled as a result of the luminous rays of the moon hitting it. The door to the entrance was spinning and it shimmered, emerald gemstones designed into it.

That must have cost a fortune.

There were sprinklers deposited at all corners, their waters hitting the large lawn that surrounded a part of the formal building.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Water fountains stood at various locations. They were decorated with marbel and they sprayed water upwards into the air. I peaked up and I saw the name of the hotel bodly written in a beautiful shade of red. It was probably in Italian and I couldn’t read Italian.

The entire vicinity was dazzling with light beams coupled with ostentatious statues of gargoyles and lions.

It was really so classy. Expensive cars were parked at all corners.

This place was really for men and women of high class.

The moment I stepped my feet inside the building, I was thoroughly mesmerized.

After staying with Leonardo, I thought I was probably used to seeing fancy buildings but I wasn’t at all.

The sweet scent of honey, almond and cinnamon hit my nostrils creating a beautiful odour frenzy.

The ceilings were held up by huge marble white pillars that had intricate designs.

A huge chandelier was situated at the middle of the lobby, brilliant lights radiating from it. That chandelier looked like it cost a fortune-which it probably did.

Smaller, elegant chandeliers stood at some corners of the lobby.

Italian music played in the lobby, the sound reverberate through the air.

The lobby also had beautifully furnished coffee tables and sofa’s matching to its formal look.

Artificial plant pots and flower vases were littered all around.

The beeping sound of the elevator rang into my ears.

Before I knew it, I was being led to the centre of the lobby by Leonardo, his grip on my arm strong like I could vanish into thin air.

An older looking lady with brown hair having an ounce of gray in it was situated at the reception desk. She was on a black blazer, white blouse and black office trousers.

“Benvenuto signore- welcome sir” I heard the lady say.

“La nostra camera è stata preparata?-has our room being prepared?” Leonardo asked.

I watched her nod her head and hand Leonardo a keycard.

He swiftly took me by hand once more and we stepped inside the elevator.

I watched Leonardo press the last button.

Oh my. We were heading to the top floor.

The elevator made a beep sound as it opened. I never knew mafia men were this rich.

He was so stinking rich.

I watched Leonardo scanned the keycard and typed it in the code to get into the room.

No fucking way. I was mesmerized, enthralled, stuperfied and speechless.

Was this a room or an entire building inside a hotel?

The room was beautiful, the soft rays of the moon feeling it as a result of the glass walls adding to its rich outlook.

I bet I could probably see the whole of Italy from the spellbinding view of the glass.

I noticed the large room had brown walls accompanied by the glass walls. A huge flat screen tv hung up and underneath it laid a fireplace built into the wall.

Opposite it were velvet coloured sofas with fluffy pillows and a vanity table.

My eyes narrowed to the right side of the room, it’s door was slightly opened. I strained my eyes to peak a glance and I saw that it was the kitchen. I could spot various cupboards and stools in it.

A huge chandelier hung over a large dinning table next to the glass walls. A very good idea. Eating and enjoying the Italian scenery.

I noticed metal stairs with iron bars. That probably led to the bedroom and bathroom.

Would I and Leonardo share a room? I dreaded that thought.

“Principessa step inside”Leonardo cut into my thoughts.

I didn’t even notice I was still standing by the door way.

I slowly walked inside and closed the door behind me.

“This is one of my penthouses Crystal. You look tired. Go upstairs and freshen up ok. Everything is already in place. Your clothes, umm perfumes, shoes, toothbrush and all that. I got eveything in preparation for our arrival. Your room is the one with the brown door ok. I’ll call on one of the hotel staffs to get us food”

I could only nod. I was about heading upstairs when Leonardo passed by me towards the door.

“Where are you going to?”I inquired.

“Just to handle a few duties.

Your food will be served soon enough ok. Take care of yourself Crystal. I’ll be back”Leonardo replied before stepping out and shutting the door living me alone in the penthouse.

Wow. I and Leonardo would be under the same roof for some couple of days. I felt knots tie in my stomach.

I know it is like the same in his mansion back home but this time it’s just going to be I and him.

I hope I don’t do something stupid.