Ace De Santis

I was in my office upstairs when I heard a particular voice from downstairs. I'd recognise that voice anywhere.

"Didn't your mommy teach you that you shouodnt touch a woman without her permission?" I heard her say in annoyed angry tone.

I knew it. I fucking knew it. I knew that the moment she was to enter here, one of those fuckers downstairs would try something.

Standing up from the chair, i walked outside and leaned on the rails as i watched the scene downstairs. Alexia punched the guy and he fell on the ground.

I shook my head in disappointment at the man who was on the ground. Even while being twice her size, she managed to take him down. But then again, i can't blame the man here. Alexia is an assassin and very good at her job, might i add.

She was a hot, beautiful, attractive woman and and I knew all of the guys in here wanted her by the way they were looking at her.

Having enough of the scene, i interrupted their little scene. "What the fuck is going on here?", I asked, still leaning on the rails.

I didn't want this to end up in a bloodbath. If anyone was to kill that asshole who touched a woman without her fucking permission, that person is going to be me because everyone here knows we don't do that kind of shit here.

Once Alexia saw me, she looked up at me and gave me a fake smile. "Well, Ace, you see—", she started, "Your little bitch here wanted to act like the little bitch that he is and he pissed me off while doing so." She said with a shrug and made her way to the couch.

"And as you can see—" she continued once she made myself comfortable on the couch. "Pissing me off has it's consequences." She ended eyeing the man whose nose she just broke.

"Alexia." I said, walking down the stairs and stood infront of her.

That woman is a goddess.

"Hmm?", She looked at me.

"Get up." I ordered.

"—Now why would i do that? No but have you ever sit on this thing? It's comfortable as fuck." she replied with a smile.

I hated the fact that i am not doing anything to her after she just talked back at me. I don't usually allow that but by the looks of it, i do now. It's useless anyway. Knowing Alexia, she will probably just find another comeback and throw at me. We will end up killing each other so, being the mature one, i let it slide.

'Keep telling yourself that, Ace.' my subconscious told me.

"Everyone get your asses in the meeting room. Now!", I ordered and snapped my gaze back on Alexia, "You too." With that, i made my way to the meeting room where everyone was already waiting for me in their seats. Once i took my seat, Alexia finally decided to grace us with her presence.

She stood infront of the door, inspecting the room and entered. I noticed her walking towards me and soon realised there was an empty seat here.

This seat is for the underboss, my second in hand but as he was sick, he couldn't make it.

The meeting was dismissed after I presented Alexia to everyone and killed that asshole who touched her earlier. I was not going to kill him, maybe punish him but not kill him. Now, i was already half angry at him and the anger became a whole one the second he questioned me.

He asked for death and i delivered.

Alexia Skylar Hale

After the boring meeting, i decided to explore the house a little. During my little exploration, i met some cool guys and some horny motherfuckers whose sole intention was getting into my pants.

Not looking where im heading to, i bumped into a wall and heard a groan. I was pretty sure a wall can't talk until i realised it wasn't a wall. Looking up, i was met with an unknown guy.

"Im sorry." I apologized smiling slightly.

"It's alright," he smiled at me, "You're Alexia, right?"

"Yeah," i replied and nod, "And you are?"

"I'm Alexander. You can call me Alex," He started, "Ace's younger brother. Can you see the resemblance?" He pointed to himself.

"I can see the resemblance." I smiled at him. "Nice to meet you, Alex. I didn't know Ace had a brother."

I really didn't know. Even if im meeting Alex for the first time, i could tell he is nothing like Ace. Ace is cold, emotionless and serious most of the time. While Alex seemed a chill dude, he seemed cool.

"Well Alexia," He snapped me out of my thoughts, "See you at home later!" He waved at me and soon disappeared.

"Let's go." A demanding voice said from behind me. I jumped because of the voice and turned around to see the culprit.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?", I groaned, "Do you wanna kill me or something?" I asked earning a smirk from him.

"Nevermind. I already know the answer to that," i said with an eye roll, "Where are we going?"

"Home." He simply stated as he turned his back on me. "And control that beautiful mouth of yours."

My eyes widened, realising he just told me to control my beautiful mouth.

"You coming or what?" He broke me out of my thoughts. I muttered an 'I am' and quickly joined him as he walked to his car. We drove to his house in an uncomfortable silence.

Once we arrived, i gawked at his house. It was even more huge and beautiful. Noticing Ace walking towards the house, i joined him and he opened the door.

We were greeted by a very pretty woman. "Hello!"

"Hello." I smiled at her.

"You must be Alexia," she smiled back, "I'm Grace. Grace De Santis." I realised this woman standing infront of me is his mother. Now i see where Ace got his eyes from.

"Nice to meet you, Mrs De Santis."

"Please dear, call me Grace." She insisted earning a nod from me.

"Okay, Grace, Can you show me where the bathroom is?", I asked earning a chuckle from her. "Of course, dear. Come with me, I'll show your room. There's your bathroom in too."

"I'll be in my room" Ace stated and went upstairs as i followed Grace. We soon stopped infront of door. Once she opened it, my eyes widened at the beautiful room im currently in.

"Thanks." I gave her an appreciative smile which she quickly returned. "Anytime dear. When you're done, come downstairs to eat something. You must be starving." She said.

"I will," i replied, "Im just going to take a quick shower and be downstairs in a few." She nodded and left the room.

Grace seemed sweet. im sure we'll get along very well. I thought to myself and went in the bathroom.

when i was done, i changed into a black shirt, a pair of white shorts as i let my hair fall on my back and went downstairs.

I was met with Ace, his dad, mom, brother and a girl whom i did not recognize. Once they realised i was standing their, they smiled at me. Except Ace of course.

"Finally we meet!" The girl jumped from the couch, running towards me when i took a step back. She hugged me and i just patted her back in return.

"I'm Arielle. Arielle De Santis.", She said once she broke the hug.

"I'm Alexia."

"I know!", she grinned, "You're a legend."

"We are going to be best friends!", she yelled and brought me into a hug again.

I've never had a best friend before because well, the girls were too girly. If you know what i mean. But Arielle didn't have that vibe. Maybe i could try.

"Okay!", Alex interrupted us, "Arielle De Santis hugging and talking to a girl? That's news."

"Shut the fuck up, Alex." Arielle said and glared at him. I smiled at her and whispered, "Yeah, we're gonna be best friends." She shook her head with a chuckle.

Ace De Santis

She stood on the stairs, looking beautiful as always and whispered something to my sister to which she chuckled in return. I raised an eyebrow at them in a questioning way.

Alex was right. Arielle literally hates girls. She never spoke to them. If she is speaking to Alexia and hugging her, i have a feeling i might not like this friendship.

"Alexia," My dad voice got her attention, "Welcome. Feel at home." She smiled and thanked him.

"There's food in the kitchen dear." My mom said earning a nod from her as she went in the kitchen with Arielle.

"Brother." Alex poked me in the arm earning a glare from me. "What?"

He smirked as i raised an eyebrow at him, "Why were you staring at her?"

"I wasn't staring at her." I denied his true statement.

"You were."

"I wasn't."

"Sureeee—", He trailed off as i continued ignoring him. I wondered what is going on in the kitchen right now. Why not see for myself?

"I'm gonna go get a glass of water." I said and went in the kitchen only to see Alexia sitting on the kitchen counter as she and Arielle talked. She smiled at something she said.

Her smile was so contagious that i found myself smiling at her. Once i realised what i was doing, i got rid of the smile and cleared my throat earning their attention.

"Someone's drooling." Arielle chuckled as i rolled my eyes while Alexia glared at her then snapped her gaze on me. "Want something?" She asked.

"Are we out of chairs?", I asked gesturing to the kitchen counter she was sitting on.

"No. The kitchen counter is more comfortable." she shrugged.

"I'll be right back." Arielle quickly said and left. Once she did, I walked to Alexia, placed my hands on her thighs as i opened them and stood in between.

"Wh-what are you doing?" She stuttured making me smirk knowing the effect i have on her.

Alexia Skylar Hale

"Wh-what are you doing?" I stuttered.

What the fuck. Since when do I stutter? What the hell is happening to me? I

I looked at Ace and saw a giant smirk formed on him. Fucking bastard.

"Nothing, Amore", He replied smirking and stepped closer to me.

"Ace." I said. My voice couldn't even be heard. What the hell is he doing to me?

"Yes, Amore?" He whispered to me as his hands traced up and down on my thighs.

Holy fuck. What is this man doing to me? I've never been turned on by a man just by being close to me. And right now, I am. I'm turned on.

"Am I interrupting anything?" Arielle said with an eyebrow raised. Ace quickly stepped away from me. I mentally thanked Arielle for interrupting us.

"No. We were just talking." Ace smirked and winked at me.

"Talking sure-", She rolled her eyes, "Anyway, let's go shopping for your dress tonight. Remember, the party?"

"Fuck no." I quickly said, "I hate shopping and I already have the dress." Ace smiled at me

"Oh my god!", Arielle screamed. "You passed!"

I could hear Ace mutter something under his breath but couldn't figure out what.

"Passed what?" I asked confused.

"The test!", she started, "I wanted to know whether you love shopping or hate it. And you hate it, like me. We are really going to be best friends!" She ended excitedly.

This girl is crazy.

"You really didn't need to yell." I stated earning a laugh from her as she yelled again. "I know!"

"Jesus." I sighed.

"Be ready by 6. Don't be late, Amore." Ace said and left the kitchen.

"What was that?", Arielle asked raising her eyebrows

"What was what?"

"that Amore and that little scene of you two almost kissing?", She asked.

"That was nothing. We were just talking. Anyway, gotta go get ready.", i said and jumped off the kitchen counter, avoiding Arielle's gaze.

"Okay! Im downstairs if you need help with anything." She yelled

I heard her but i didn't bother to reply. I passed by the living room first, told The De Santis family that I'm going to get ready and went to my room.

I wore a black dress, long enough to cover my thighs which had Knives around it and a gun behind my back. Always gotta be armed. We don't know what's going to happen at that party.

I let my hair fall on my back then looked at myself in the mirror. Once i was sure i looked good, i headed downstairs where Ace was waiting. The second he saw me, his eyes roamed around my body and so did mine. He looked hot.

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Ace De Santis

Once she was downstairs, i couldn't help but let me eyes roam around her perfect body. That dress hugged her perfectly, showing her curves. She looked absolutely breathtaking.

Breaking my eyes from her body to the eyes, i smiled at her. "Ready?"

She smiled back and said "Always."

"Good," i smirked, "Let's go." With that, we both headed to my car.

"Won't open the door for me?" She asked while standing infront of the door.

I shook my head my her behaviour, "Something wrong with your hands?" I asked and sat in the driver's seat after she opened the door herself and got inside.

Once i was in, she looked at me and rolled her eyes before muttering 'Asshole.'

"Language." I warned glaring at her then turned my gaze back on the road.

The ride to the party was a silent one. We reached the address written on the invitation in a matter of minutes.

After parking the car, Alexia and I went inside.