waiting Richard Maranzano's arrival. Yet, as I look around the room, my hopes begin to fade. The pulsating music and energetic dance floor

ebecca ordering shots from the bartender. I can't help but turn my gaze to

I thought his number one ru

s, "Still waiting for him?" She's ref

ve a nod, responding

or," she suggests, try

.. I really hope it's not just a rumor. I spent $500 on each ticke

ise as she exclaims, "How could you spend that m

hing out to grab a shot from the tr

n't be certain about getti

this strong feeling

500 on each ticket is

ny opportunity we have to meet

dn't even spend that much mon

talking about Richard Maranzano here, not just some

now what just chill, if Richard Maranzano doesn't come, jus

njoying my night is when

obsessed wit

t I am obsessed with Richard Maranzano, I mean isn't it clear? I hate that man and would forever w

y phone for any updates on Richard Maranzano's arrival. But just

ust enjoy the moment," she

e my phone back," I deman

kes her head. "No

trying to sound a li

ne, but only if you promise not to go all crazy abo

ght have a point. "Alright, fine.

It's a club, Rachel. Time to let loose

napping, "Oh, will you stop with this man already? I get it, you want information about him

rds a slight thought. "I guess

m always right. Now, why don't we treat you to some shots?"

pouring, a deep voice from behind

leather jacket dude with a star tattoo on his wrist. The scent c

I hope you don't mind me ch

," Rebecca says, flashing a fli

is is my cousin Br

ecca chimes in, "I'm Rebecca, and this

join you guys Re

s the empty barstool next to her. Blake settles in ne

mething interesting abo

I'm actually half Russian. My dad is Ru

tty cool,"

s like every guy says that when a

my surroundings to make sure I don

ok says, bringing my

uy, isn't it?" I blurt out. I honestly didn't mean it that way but a

lies, "Actually, it

. I turn my attention away from him and squint my eyes,

meone?" Brook asks, not

y. Why do you

s. You seem to be looking around

ust being observant. You neve

ddenly changes, the air goes still and the room abruptly goes quiet. My gaze then shif

some. My gaze moves as their legs do the same, shifting my gaze to the man in the middle; Richard Maranzano. I find myself taking every inch of him, from

like dark butterflies were fluttering around, making me uneasy. I couldn't shake the feeling that Ri

e of anger washed over me. It was like my veins were pulsing with frustration.

snapped, "What?!" Wh

are one of those girls, who dwel

not one of those girls, as a matter

I get it, girls love him, he is famous, rich an

And besides, there is more tha

s, "What do you

a Mafia is that it should always remain a secret from the world. Th

ays, you wanna

m the stool. I grabbed my bag and walked away from him, I could f

anzano face to face; I can't stand him but I can spy on him. I am damn sure that since he is planning on buying

und the right one. Standing by the window, I positioned my phone to record, fully aware

a robust figure approached me, his voice resonating with de

re and responded with a calm demeanor. "I could ask you the same que

of me, his eyes fixed on my phone. "What do you

reply firmly, "That's

ve it to me!" he demands, his

asking, "And wh

n't test my pati

uld be lying if I said he doesn't freak me out, but I would r

e from my hand without saying a word. He looks at the scre

snatch it back, "That's none

obvious. This is it, I'm gonna be dead, I know exactly what happens when someone is

hat the fuck did y

er, feeling flustered an

ed with menace. "Do you have an

sped it shut when I noticed a man standing nearby. I quickly recognized the man,

freezes momentarily. My heart begins to ache in my chest when I

kward, his eyes widening in surprise. I quickly assess the situation, real

eats, making a run for it. I felt like I was caught up between two life-threatening men and I felt my heart racing as I watched B

kly trail the path Brad took, making s

rd Maranzano. He's standing a few feet away, flanked by his imposi

e I had just ente