Chapter 1 chapter 1: Violet

"V! Table number 5." My best friend Tracy said. "Okay I'll take care of it." I smiled at her taking my pen and the menu. "Thank you. I'm exhausted." She sighed and sat on the stool. "Take a break Tracy and eat something you've been running around since the morning." She smiled at me gratefully and went to the kitchen. I walked towards table number 5. A family formed of the mother, the father and two kids were chatting happily. I smiled at them. "Hello. I'm Violet, your waitress. Are you ready to order?" I asked them. The little girl smiled at me and looked at her mother waiting for her to order. "Hello Violet. Yes we're ready. I'd like to take two kids meals, I want the burger to be chicken. For us we'd like to order two plates of chicken escalope with fries. We want some wings too please. Thank you." The mother smiled handing me their menues. I wrote down their order immediately. "Okay. It will be ready in 20 minutes." I walked back to the kitchen and gave the order to chef Jimmy. "Hello Violet." He greeted me and took the order. "Hello Jimmy. Did Tracy eat?" I asked him. "Yes she ate a sandwich. She's waiting at the cashier for you." I nodded and left to see Tracy. She was sitting there lost in her mind. I can see the sadness on her face and my heart hurts for her. Tracy's mom died 2 weeks ago. But Tracy couldn't see her mother before her death because they weren't talking. "How's work?" I asked her. "Good. It's keeping me from thinking about mom.""I'm here when you need to talk Tracy." I hugged her. "I know." She smiled. "The people at table number 5 are big fans of chicken." I laughed. "Really? Reminds me of someone." She smirked. "Hey I'm not like them." I rolled my eyes playfully at her. She gave me a knowing look. "Last time you went on a date, the guy complained to me about how much you ordered chicken. He said the restaurant's chicken are all in your tummy." She laughed and I glared at her. "He's so not a gentleman.""Look there!" She pointed with her head to the entrance. 5 men entered the restaurant. One stood out the most. It was like he was the leader. He was the tallest one of them. He had dark hair. His jaw was pointed and clenched. He had a scowl on his face. They were following him towards a table and they all sat down. They had a dark aura around them and I shivered just from their presence. He had a rare beauty. I couldn't remove my gaze from his face. Everyone in the restaurant looked at them stopping what they were doing. "What the hell? Who are they?" I asked Tracy. "I don't know. They look like they belong to some gang." She laughed. "That's not a matter to joke about." I rolled my eyes. "Oh come on Violet." She nudged me and I turned to look at them. They were talking about something that was bothering the leader. Or so I called him. He was clenching his fists. "Go take their order." I told Tracy. "What? No way I'm not dying today." She scowled. "Me neither." We looked at each other and screamed one name. "Carl!" His head popped from a corner and frowned while looking at us. We smiled innocently at him and he rolled his eyes and came towards us. "Quoi les filles?" (Yes girls?) Carl was french. He came from Paris to California and ended up working here with us. We were so used to him that we started understanding a little bit of his french. He was handsome with his blonde hair and boyish looks. "Take care of table number 13." I said. "Can't one of you take care of that? I'm busy." He said. "Busy doing what? Sucking some girl's face?" Tracy raised an eyebrow and I nearly laughed. "Violet! Order number 5 is ready!" Jimmy called from the kitchen. "Okay that's my cue." I left them glaring at my back as I went to take the order. Vincenzo's POV "What do you mean the shipment was delayed?" I glared at Mario. "We couldn't do anything! That son of a bitch Oscar knew about it." Mario said. "I want the shipment tomorrow at dawn. Do you hear me?" I looked at all my men and they nodded. "Vin calm down I'm sure everything will be settled." Paolo said. I glared at him. "Don't tell me to calm down when all of you were partying while you should have been tracking the shipment.""Why hasn't anyone took our order?" Erico asked calmly. I averted my gaze to look at the workers here. There was none walking between the tables, until my gaze fell on two girls sitting by the cashier. My eyes fell on a breathtaking little brunette. She was saying something to the girl and they both smirked. Few secondes later a male approached them. He was wearing the same shirt as them, which means he works here. He looked at the brunette with the biggest smile and I frowned. "Who is she?" I asked my best man, Giovanni. "I don't know. I came here with you man." He replied rolling his eyes. "I want her." I said. "What?" He turned abruptly and looked at me. "Bring her to me Gio or I'll kill you myself." I shot him a cold glare. "Are you saying we kidnap her?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. "No I'm saying we'll fucking go on a picnic with her. Yes kidnap her." I smacked him. "Okay you got it." He smirked looking at Mario and Paolo. "I want her unharmed." I smacked him again. "Ow! Why so abusive today?" He rolled his eyes. I was going to give him a piece of my mind when the waiter approached us. "Bonjour! What can I help you with?" The waiter said. "We want 5 coffee." Paolo ordered. "D'accord." (Okay). He smiled and left to give our order to the blonde. I looked around to take a glimpse of my little brunette but didn't find her anywhere. "Violet Katrina Anderson. 24 years old. Studied art but works here. Best friend: Tracy Derwin and Carl Lemer. He came from Paris, France. They put her address here." They all looked at Giovanni with shocked faces while I smirked. I knew to whom I gave this mission. "How the hell did you know all of that?" Paolo asked. "Easy. I hacked the restaurant's datas and found these informations." He shrugged like it's no big deal. "Come on boys don't underestimate Giovanni." I said. "Ah thank you my love." Giovanni said with a dramatic sigh. "Here's your coffee."~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chapter 2 chapter 2: Vincenzo

Violet's POV "What the hell are you doing here Derek?" I sighed. Derek was my boyfriend. He was actually my first one and we were in love with each other. But Derek started getting involved with the wrong people so I had to cut ties with him to protect myself. I just wasn't ready to risk everything for a boy that I knew would leave me someday. "V I want to amend things. Please just listen to me." He said desperately. "I know I fucked up big time but I need you again Violet!""Listen Derek. I really have moved on. I can't go back with you. Last time we saw each other you hit me! You became aggressive after you got involved in the gang. Please leave me alone and go live your life." I really didn't want to go back to him. It's not that he broke my heart. But I gave him a choice between his gang life and our love and he chose the gang life. "I'm sorry Violet. Please give me one more chance." He grabbed my hand. I took it from his hold immediately. I can't get the scene, when he hit me after he got angry with something that has to so with the gang. "Your chances are over. I gave you one when you hit me. After then you chose the gang life over me. We're done Derek. Leave please." I turned back to enter the restaurant. He grabbed me by my hair and jerked me back. I yelped and he immediately put his hand over my mouth. He was breathing hardly and his hands were shaking. "I love you Violet! I risked everything to come back to you." Tears were starting to fall from my eyes. I tried to speak but it came out muffled. "I wonder what took you so long." Tracy came barging outside but halted when she saw what was happening. "You sick bastard! Leave her alone!" She screamed and ran towards us. I felt Derek tensed and he let go of me. I turned around and kicked him in the balls. He fell to the floor in pain and I rubbed my hands. "Did he hurt you?" She asked. She knew he hit me but she was asking about knife stab or something like that. "No Tracy I'm fine." I shocked out looking disgustingly at Derek on the floor. I wonder what I used to love about him. He's sick. He wanted to prove himself by dealing with the wrong stuff. I wanted to punch his face but restrained myself from it. I was afraid he'll come back. If Tracy hadn't came in the right time I would be in a worse state right now. "Let's call the police. They'll deal with him." She said taking her phone. "No! Don't please. I can't handle a case right now. I'm sure he won't come back." I found it hard to say those words but I didn't need any Derek and police drama right now. "I hope so. Next time I see him around you I'm calling the police Violet. I'm not joking and you won't stop me." She glared at me but then her gaze turned to a worried one. "Okay. I won't stop you next time." I reassured her. I hope they're won't be a next time. I turned towards Derek and he was still lying on the floor. I wanted to kick him again. "Leave Derek and never come back again." He looked at me with a raged expression. "I will always come for you Violet." He gritted out and I felt a chill run down my spine. "Next time you come near her we're calling the police!" Tracy screamed in his face as she took me back inside. I was shaking. She sat me on a stool and went running to bring me a bottle of water. I was taking slow breaths and my heart my beating fast. I was afraid. I was afraid he'll come back and not only hurt me, but hurt Tracy too. I can't bare the thought of her getting hurt because of me. "Here you go." She gave me the bottle and I drank it totally. "Thank you Tracy. I don't know what would have happened without you!" I hugged her and she calmed me. "It's what best friends are for." She smiled and I thank god for blessing me with her. "Hello girls." Carl said grinning, but his grin faded when he saw our faces. "What happened?" His voice hardened. He inspected my red arms and glared at them. "Who did this?" He raised his voice a bit. "Please just drop it Carl." I said with tears threatening to fall. "I hope this isn't something that has to do with Derek.""It is." Tracy sighed. "Why is that guy glaring at you?" Tracy asked looking between me and the 'leader' of the group that entered. "Vincenzo." Carl said. "What?" I asked him raising an eyebrow. "His name is Vincenzo. That's what I heard his friend calling him anyway." He shrugged. "That's a hot name." Tracy said looking at me. "He must be Italian." I said catching his gaze. He was looking intently at me like he's trying to figure something out. His gaze shifted from my face to my arms and he seemed like he tensed. I looked confused at his reaction. What the hell is wrong with this guy? Suddenly Vincenzo stood up and I tensed. I was grateful that Tracy and Carl were with me. He was walking towards me when one of his friends stopped him and whispered something in his ear. "WHAT?" A roar was heard in the restaurant and everybody froze. Their were opened wide and their mouth were nearly touching the floor. We could hear whispers among them. They all knew who Vincenzo is. They were all afraid of him, the fear was clearly visible on their faces. "Let's go." I heard the same man that told him something say and they all stood up and left like robots. I looked at Tracy and Carl and they sere shocked too. No one dared moving, until their cars disappeared. "They didn't pay the bill." Tracy frowned. "Yes they did." Carl said waving 300 bucks in front of our faces. "What the hell?! 300 bucks!" Tracy yelled running towards Carl to make sure that what she was seeing was real. "They left 250 bucks tips." Carl said in disbelief. "That's great no?" I raised an eyebrow. "Listen we'll split it and each will take his share." Tracy said, and we all agreed. Vincenzo's POV She came back inside the restaurant and I was instantly greeted by her beauty. Her friend was trailing behind her with a frown on her face. Violet sat on a stool and rubbed her hands. Soon the guy, Carl approached them and I saw him tensed. I was examining her to see what happened, until she caught my eye. I looked in those deep green eyes and she looked back at me. The guy took a step to the right and I was able to see clearly, and that's when I noticed her red arms. My blood started boiling and I felt like I need to get to her. I stood up and all my friends looked at me with shock. I didn't pay them attention as Giovanni's phone started ringing. I started walking towards her when Giovanni stopped me. "Vincenzo they caught a guy stealing from our drugs." He whispered and I felt furious more than before. "WHAT?" I roared. Who dared lay a hand on my goods. Everyone looked at us with fear written on their faces and I felt satisfied. That's how I like it. To see the fear in people's eyes from my presence. "Let's go." Giovanni said and we left the restaurant. I turned around to look at Violet one more time and sighed. I'll get you soon princess. With one last look I got in the car and Paolo drove towards our warehouse. "I want all the informations about this guy." I said through the speaker of my phone with all my men. "Yes sir." They all replied and I was satisfied with it. "What's the deal with 'dark blood' gang?" I asked Erico who was sitting in the back seat. "They managed to kill an entire gang. The leader wants all the power of the city. As long as we know they won't dare mess with us but we can't be so sure. They already killed 2 gang leaders and now an entire gang." He explained and I nodded my head. That's unusual for a small gang to start killing other gangs. Sure there are wars and all, but usually they wait until they be ready totally to attack, and for some reason. But as far as I know, the leader, whom I don't know his name yet, has left jail 2 years ago and started his gang. They were known to be ruthless. "I want to know who's in charge about the 'dark blood' gang. I want his name. We only have few informations about him and that's bothering me." I told them with a cold tone and both Paolo and Erico nodded. "We're here." I looked up to see that we were indeed in front of our warehouse. How I love this place! I come here for the pleasure it gives me. I like killing people. I like killing 'bad' people. People who tried to kill my family, people who tried to betray me, people who killed innocent ones. The last part is the most unbearable thought. I will never lay a hand on an innocent soul. I never even laid a hand on a woman, I leave that job for the girls in my mafia. The ruthless girls who are loyal to me and I trust them with my life. My thoughts drifted to Violet. She looked like a strong girl. I'm sure she'll be loved here. I can't wait to bring her. "He's here." Giovanni opened the door and we entered the dark room. My favorite room. A blonde guy was sitting and tied to the chair. He was looking at us with a smirk. He was still untouched. That's how I like them. Untouched so I can inflict all the pain on them. "What's your name boy?" I asked him and he laughed. "That's why you brought me here? To ask about my name? Funny." He snickered but I remained calm. "It will be a shame that when you die, we won't know what we'll write on your grave." Giovanni shot back and the boys laughed evil laughs. That's how I love my people! I smirked and looked at him. He looks like he's in his early 20's or maybe younger. Such a shame he won't live his life to the fullest. "I really want to let you live but I'm not liking your attitude." He shivered and the smirk was whipped from his face. "You can't kill me. I have informations. I won't say anything until you grant me my life." He said and looked in my eyes daring me. Mario punched him and the face and he fell with the chair to the floor. "You don't command here. You don't look in boss's eyes directly bastard!" Mario kicked him one more time and adjusted his position. "I want all the informations. You can speak without the torture and I can torture you for hours. I really love seeing you bleeding." My voice was deadly and the boy started shaking. "Please I'm scared. I didn't want to get involved in this! He made me!" He cried. "What happened to the tough boy from earlier." I laughed and the boys smirked. "He made me." He screamed again. "Who made you?" I asked him. "Master. They call him 'the master' he's in charge with 'dark blood'. He wants to eliminate you and take your place. He wants to be the stronger person in California." He said in one breath. "What is his name?" I asked him furious. "We don't know. No one in his gang knows. He puts a mask on and never speaks with us. His right hand man, Elijah Robbie, talks with us in his place.""I want all the informations about this Elijah Robbie." I told Giovanni. "On it boss." He said. "What will we do with him? He spoke without the need to torture him." Mario said bored. "Let him go." I said. "What?" They all looked at me with disbelief. "He won't be a bother. He shit his pants anyways. Plus he knows no valuable information he can rat about." I shrugged and left to another room. I'll get my satisfaction from this guy then.

Chapter 3 chapter 3: Movie night

Violet's POV "I'll clean the table while you close the front door." I told Tracy. She nodded and went to lock the door. "I'm glad this day is over." She sighed. "Indeed it was a busy day." I said sighing from this day. It was eventful and I was glad it was over. "V about Derek-""Don't. I don't want to hear it. Derek is in the past." I told her. "Are you done girls?" Mr. Hardyn said. Mr Hardyn was the owner of Hardyn's dinner, the restaurant we work in. He is a kind old man that pays us a good amount. We helped him since he started this restaurant and we're all a small family. "Yes Mr Hardyn. We have finished and closed the restaurant." I said with a smile. "Thank you. Tomorrow you can come to collect your payment dears." He told us and we both smiled. "We will." Tracy said and Mr Hardyn left. "Tomorrow we'll go partying!" I squealed. "Let's leave it's dark already and it's getting late." Tracy said and I nodded grabbing my jacket and leaving from the back door. "Carl, why are you still here?" I asked him. "I'll take you girls home. It's not safe and it's the first day we stayed this late. Come on." Tracy and I smiled gratefully at him and followed him to his car. ||| "We need hot chocolate and a movie." Tracy said as we entered our appartement. We live in a small appartement. Although it's not big it was cozy and enough for the both of us. We shared the rent. We both aren't rich but we were managing. I left my parents when I was 18. I went to college and studied art. Then I started searching for a job but I couldn't find one, so I decided to work with Tracy in Mr Hardyn's restaurant. "Let's get changed and I'll prepare the hot chocolate while you prepare the movie." I told her and entered my room. I took off my clothes and took a quick shower. I put on my pajamas and dried my hair. I went to the kitchen and started preparing the hot chocolate and I heard Tracy in the sitting room. After I was done I grabbed the mugs and went to see what movie Tracy chose. Of course. The notebook. "Tracy I'm not in the mood to cry." I rolled my eyes and sat next to her. "Come on V it's my favorite movie." I grabbed the tissues and prepared myself to cry. Tracy and I had been best friends since we were in kindergarten. Our parents were high school friends and we were besties before we were even born. Her parents are the sweetest. Although Tracy was not talking to her mom because she didn't understand her. Her mother always wanted the best for her daughter. Tracy had been always rebellious. Her mom said that she is like her father. She always understood her dad and were like best friends. But her mom was another story. "Your phone is ringing." Tracy said. "I'll answer it. Don't pause the movie." I stood up and went to my room. My mom was calling. "Hey mom!""Violet sweetheart how are you?""I'm fine. How are you?" I asked her. "I'm fine. Your dad is fine too. He was working in the garden since the morning and he's now resting. He says hi.""I miss you guys.""We miss you more honey. When are you coming to see us?""Soon mom. As soon as I can get a break from work I'll come visit you." I replied. "Great. Take care of yourself. I just wanted to rest assured of you. Love you.""Love you too mom.""Tell Tracy I said hi. I'M COMING JEEZ." She screamed at the end and I had to remove the phone from my ear. "Bye mom." I laughed. "Bye." She cut off the phone. I shook my head and laughed. "Who was that?" Tracy asked as soon as I sat down next to her. "That was my mom. She says hi.""I miss your parents." She pouted. "Me too." I sighed. "I'm not in the mood for the movie anymore." Tracy yawned and I nodded. "Me neither. Let's go to sleep." I told her and headed to bed. ||| Vincenzo's POV "What do you mean you couldn't bring her?" I slammed my hands on the desk in front of me. "She was with the guy Carl and Tracy. We couldn't approach her." Giovanni said rolling his eyes. "I said I wanted her as soon as possible." I sat on the chair and massaged my temples. "We'll get her soon lover boy." I shot him a glare and he smiled sheepishly at me. "Boss we have a problem." Paolo said entering my office. "Of course we have." I said furiously. "Elijah Robbie. He is commanding people to try and kill you." I laughed. "That's not a problem." I rolled my eyes. "Yes that's not the problem." I sat straight when I heard that. "He's willing to kill you, and he's getting informations from someone here in the mafia. Big informations like where you're going, with who and how." I stood up. "What? How the hell is that possible?" I roared. "We're working on it to find who but we're not finding anything.""We're the number one mafia in the country. We practically rule all the gangs. How is it possible that a small gang is able to get informations about me?" I asked him restraining myself from smashing everything in my way. "They are searching for a weak spot to get to you boss. But they can't find any. I swear to you we'll find the son if a bitch." Paolo said with a hard face. Paolo was a cool man. He barely got angry but when he does someone ends up dead. Paolo joined the mafia 8 years ago, when he was still 14 years old. We instantly became friends and when I took after my father he was one of my most trusted men. "I trust you Paolo." I said. "I promise we'll have someone dead in no time." He smirked evilly and I smirked back. "That's what I'm waiting for." Giovanni said with an evil glint in his eyes. "Now let's make sure this time the shipment will het on time. I don't want anything to go wrong. We're on top and we'll be always on top. I don't want us to back down." I said. "Yes boss." They both said and soon we headed towards our warehouse.

Chapter 4 chapter 4: kidnapped

Violet's POV "Rise and shine." I screamed as I jumped on Tracy's sleeping body. "Why are you always so chirpy when you wake up?" Tracy grumbled. Today was a special day for me. It was Tracy's birthday. She always loved how we both celebrated together alone but today I had a special surprise for her. Her father was coming to see her and we are throwing her a big surprise. I know she loves the surprises I make but this one is special. I have been saving money for her birthday and I finally bought her the car she always wanted. "Come on birthday girl. Wake up and get dressed. We have work." I smirked and she opened one eye to look at me. "Wait." She jumped up from the bed and looked at me with disbelief. "Today's my birthday already?" She screamed. "Yes. Finally you're 24 little girl." I laughed and ruffled her hair. "Shut up you're only 7 months older than me." She rolled her eyes and smiled at her. "Come on no time for chats. We have plans- I mean work." Thankfully she was searching for her clothes so she didn't pay attention to my slip. "I'm taking a shower. Get ready and I'll see you in a few." She said ushering me outside her bedroom and closed the door in my face. Such a best friend! I rolled my eyes but laughed anyway. She was like a sister to me and I would never be offended by her. I headed to my room and started curling my hair. Usually, my hair is straight so I wanted to break the routine a bit and curl it. When I'm done, I put on eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and my matt red lipstick. When I was satisfied with my look I put on my off shoulder black shirt and black pants. I took my purse when the bell rang. I ran to the door to open it before Tracy. At the door a teenage boy was standing. "Hello. Mr Hardyn sent me with the car you bought." He said with a smile. "Oh yes hello. Thank you so much." I said and smiled back at him. "I just need you to sign here and we're done." I signed on the paper he showed me and he left. I looked towards our usually empty garage to see the Tracy's new car parked there. It was a black Audi and they put a big red ribbon so that it looked like a present. I squealed happily and went back inside to call her. "Tracy! Come on we should go!" I yelled and seconds later she came from her room rolling her eyes. "Always impatient." I grinned. "There's a big present waiting for you outside." I said and she frowned. "Outside?" I nodded and she walked outside and I heard her gasp. "VIOLET KATRINA ANDERSON!" I winced at her high pitched voice and followed her towards the car. "Yes?""What the hell is this?" She glared at me. "It's a car." I said innocently. "No shit sherlock." She rolled her eyes, but soon a big grin plastered her face and she squealed and jumped hugging me. We both started laughing as we fell on the floor. "I can't believe you Violet. This is too much." She hugged me one more time and let me go. "This is for everything you have ever done to me." I told her and smiled at her sincerely. "Thank you. I can't thank you enough." Her eyes started tearing. "Now let's try if this car is functioning." She laughed and followed me to the car. I gave her the keys and got in the passenger seat. "There's another surprise waiting for you in the restaurant." I told her and she smiled. "What surprise?" She raised an eyebrow. "You'll see." I smirked and she rolled her eyes. Tracy started the engine and started driving the car. I turned on the radio and a random song started playing. We danced along with the song and shouted the wrong lyrics. Soon we pulled over in front of the restaurant and we got out. I sent a quick message to Carl telling him that we are here. "SURPRISE!" Mr and Mrs Hardyn, Jimmy, Carl, her dad and I shouted. We weren't many, but we all loved her wholeheartedly. "Dad!" She screamed and ran to hug him. She started crying and he kissed her face. "I can't believe this!" She said and we all laughed and they gave her the gifts they bought her. "You have the day all for yourself Tracy." Mr Hardyn said and Tracy hugged him. "Thank you Mr Hardyn.""Hello Mr Derwin." I said hugging Tracy's dad. "Hello Violet dear how are you?" He asked. "I'm fine. Now you two go have fun and enjoy the day." Tracy kissed my cheek and they left the restaurant. ||| It was along day of work. It was boring with Tracy's absence but I managed. Both Jimmy and Carl stayed with me. It was finally over and it was time to close the restaurant. "Bye V I'll see you tomorrow. Are you sure you don't want me to drop you at your place?" Carl asked. "No I'm fine Carl." I smiled and waved at him. "Okay see you tomorrow then." He said. "Yeah see you." I closed the front door and switched off the lights. I headed to the back door and started walking towards my apartment. The atmosphere was really creepy. The lights were off and there was a deafening silence. I shivered and started walking faster, until a car stopped next to me. I wanted to cry, but muster my courage and walked faster. "Are you going somewhere princess?" I turned around and saw one of the five guys that came to the restaurant 2 days ago. "What do you want?" I asked him with a glare. "To tell you I'm sorry." I looked at him confused until suddenly someone put a cloth on my mouth and nose and I started struggling. I started loosing conscious and tried to hit the person behind me but the chloroform started making me dizzy and until I lot conscious.