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"Hey did everything go as to plan?" I ask the person in front of me

"Nah, mother dearest got in her own way..." They reply lying straight through their teeth

A small grin creep across my face but I look to the side to ensure they don't see it.

I knew they would lie, but I didn't know they would've looked at me in the eye.

That's definitely progress.

"What about you though? Did everything go according to plan on your end?" They ask me making me turn my head towards them

"Uh, yeah, a few men got slaughtered but hey they signed up for this shit right?" I reply watching their reaction and they wince slightly but compose themselves rather quickly

Another grin creep across my face and that's when I take it as my cue to leave.

There isn't much to talk about anyways since everything is done with.

De'André ran because of Xavier, Cassy and Julia are on their own, Alyssa is with Xavier, and I'm by myself trying to look for my sister.

"Well I'm about to head out, you need anything?" I ask just for the sanity of myself

I know there's something that isn't right. It's like a cloud just sitting on the top of their head yet they refuse to say anything.

They look down at their feet like it's the most interesting thing in the world and in that moment I knew that there was something that wasn't being exposed.

"Cassy." I deadpan worriedly and she look up at me with a hint of hesitation

"Is everything fine?" I ask raising a brow

She blows out a breath that I can tell she's been holding in for a while but still doesn't say anything.

"It was nice talking to you bestie, but it's time I get back to Julia now." She replies turning around to walk away making my blood boil

Nobody should have the constant fear of that bitch on their shoulders, but it isn't my place to do or say anything because all three of us could go to prison for the shit we've been doing for the past couple years.

To be honest it's mind blowing that no one has called the police.

But then again once they realize half of our people are in the Mafia and just downright ballistic.

"Cassy if you need me to end her just utter the fucking syllables." I grit harshly making her body still

I know I struck a nerve but her hiding behind Julia just because she's scared doesn't sit right with me. And the fact that she's holding all of it in doesn't sit right with me either.

She turns around slowly and finally meets my eyes for the first time today and answers.

"I'll be fine."

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Xavier

I'm pretty sure it's needless to say that the last few months of my life has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but I enjoyed every second of it because I had Alyssa.

She just seems to understand me on a deeper level and she's the one person who doesn't see me as a workaholic man with anger and mental issues.

She's the only one who sees me for the real me no matter what facade I try to put up.

And I love her for that.

My own brother couldn't see that I was slowly crumbling because of the position I was in, but I can't seem to blame him because he wasn't the one in that position.

I can't seem to blame him because I never uttered a single word to him about my feelings, but then again.

Can you blame me?

Me, myself, and I was taking all of the weight because I knew he didn't want to, well wasn't mature enough to be in the lime light.

So me being the brother I am, I took initiative.

And what did I get in return?

I got stabbed in the back countless times and even had my girlfriend kiss my brother right in front of me while trying to save her.

But I know that she was doing it for her safety and not her pleasure.

But you better believe she regretted a week after she got back.

And I mean that in the most wrongest way possible.

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De'André

I run my hands through my hair frustrated because of what happened back at the warehouse.

I knew I had hidden feelings for Alyssa and that's the only reason why I knew I had to leave.

I left her and Xavier because I didnt want to intervene with my brothers happiness once again.

Yeah his last girl I fucked with, but that was only for fun.

I was bored at the time, but no harm was seriously done.

I know she lowkey liked it.

But still, like I was saying, I decided to leave Alyssa alone because I knew I did too much damage already.

And believe me, I was doing fine for a couple of months.

It seemed to be too easy.

I was able to move away with ease and not even care about their love life.

Until Julia approached me.

At first she started calling me from unknown numbers and even started sending people after me.

But I knew that she was involved with the real deal gutter men and women of the Mafia and Xavier and I promised our father and uncle we would never go that low.

But once I heard her story of what Xavier did to her and her child, I thought it would've been even to get at him.

And then I got even more heated because he left California with me leaving me oblivious to the reason why.

I thought we left to get an early start on our dreams but we left so he could save his own ass.

As soon as I realized this, I was even more pressed to join her.

And then when I realized Alyssa's worrh, I believed she could've been a wonderful addition to this plan. So instead of kidnapping Xavier, we kidnapped Alyssa.

Now it wasn't my plan for her to get bruised up or even shot. I directly ordered all of the men that littered the premises that day to not damage her in any shape or form.

It's not my fault that bitch can't shut her damn mouth.

But yeah, that's how I got back in this shit hole of a business listening to Julia.

I pick up my coat getting ready to leave the building when I hear my phone ring.

I look down and roll my eyes not surprised that it was an unknown number.

I swipe answer and bring it to my ear.

"Hello?" I ask gruffly

I hear shuffling before I hear a response, but when I do, my blood runs cold.

"Hey De'André, it's Jennifer. We got a problem."