Introduction
Rio was happy to be in Greece especially to be near his mama who has been in Greece for her friend’s remarriage, aunt Stella. He liked his aunt but her annoying habit of pulling his cheeks and constantly reminding him to get married like a broken record was nerve wracking.
He was grateful to God that aunt Stella was getting married and was extremely busy these days otherwise he would have stranded himself in the ocean, and would be very happy.
He had been very busy these three years to keep up with his family. He had started his dream to be a doctor again and is very good at his work. He had been doctoring for a long time but his father Marcus Giovanni wanted him to continue his legacy of being the leader of his mafia.
Rio liked the power and respect but being a doctor was something he wanted to be since he helped his youngest sibling after a nasty fall from a tree in his family home backyard when he was eight years old.
His father was very understanding in this matter but yet he wanted him to try as His eldest brother Anthon was lone wolf, and had made it clear that he will not step up as a leader but as a second command.
Rio had a big family of six members. His parents Marcus and Julia, Anthon, Rio, Antonio and the youngest brat Clove. Clove was mere 23 years old. She was loved and pampered by the whole family. She was smart, fun loving and soft spoken.
Antonio was brilliant but little reckless. He was young blood at 25 years but had been a one-woman man. He loved and cherished his high school love and wife Emilia. They were going to be parents in 8 months. And Rio was very happy for his brother.
Anthon was silent. He was always a man of few words. But after his girlfriend died in a crossfire between cops and a robber. He wasn’t himself, he kept to himself, and was always silent unless it’s important. He was rather observant. He loved his family but he could never move on from his lover’s death. Since then, he made clear he wanted to be second command because his was very aggressive and that could destroy his father’s legacy.
When Rio’s father proposed the position to Rio. Rio took it because his father asked to give a try and his father never asked anything from him. He agreed but he got blinded by power and respect. His young blood made some brutal mistakes at the age of 24, three years ago that almost got his sister killed.
He was angry at himself that his silly mistake nearly got his sister killed but Clove never blamed him, no one did. But he knew when he got successful as a leader, he made a lot of enemies. He knew he should have been more careful.
Since then, he stepped down and his younger brother Antonio stepped up as the leader with Anthon as second command. He never fully withdrew himself from mafia he still helped his brother when he needed but started his doctor dream again.
Now he owned a hospital in Milan. And was in Greece for an award function. Even now he has a strong security as his enemies haven’t forgotten their love and never fail to show their eternal love towards Rio.
A small jerk brought him back to reality. He sighed as the jet lag catching him. he looked out of window to see his beach home. He was welcomed by his men.Nodding his head in greeting at made a b-line for his room. He showered and slept knowing his mother will be here when he will wake.
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Candice was happy to be in Greece with her whole family. Every two year their family planned a vacation. She always looked forward to these vocation as she looked forward to meet her cousin Samantha.
Samantha, her elder sister Vera and Candice always was the fun trio. Samantha and Vera were always rebellious and dare devil. Whether it was underage drinking or having a pol dance in a strip club but Candice was always the safe one. She wasn’t shy but she was scared of disappointing her parents. Nevertheless, she loved her trio.
After keeping her luggage in her room, she left to greet her grandparents, aunt and uncle. But her breath was suddenly cut off by a strong arm that were hugging her by the squeals and string of curses she understood it was Samantha.
Samantha was a daredevil yet she was into fitness and body building. Candice loved her and Vera’s confidence she wished to have a dare devil bone too. After a hearty lunch the trio decided for a walk in the evening near the beach. But before that, they wanted a nap. But Candice couldn’t sleep due to excitement that pumped in her veins.
Instead of wasting time she started writing article. She worked as freelancer and wrote article on fashion and day to day topics in top magazine. She was happy and fulfilled after receiving a handsome check. Freelancing was never her career option as she didn’t know much about but after Vera suggesting seeing her writing skills, she couldn’t stop.
A few projects in a year were enough for her to live but she didn’t like to be useless so she wrote almost every month and paycheck is never a problem to anyone.
She was thankful to Vera for her success. Vera was daring devil but a hardworking woman. She struggled a lot to be the strong woman she was today. Candice was always inspired by her elder sister’s boldness and honesty.
Vera had always been her idol as she knew what she wanted and was unapologetically herself.
Candice was excited for a walk today and having ice cream. She couldn’t wait for the time to pass fast. After walking for a long time they reached a quite beach, Candice was scared as she stopped by a guy who looked like security guy but with a body of a mountain. She looked at the man In fear as this man looked never ending. She was questioning his existence as she knew no human could be this tall and scary.
“Ma’am you can’t enter here.” The security guy said in a grave voice. His eyebrows were furrowed in irritation as he looked at Candice, Samantha and Vera, her sisters asserting a threat. His lips turned into a thin frown.
Candice could see a thin scar running from his left eye corner towards his left ear. Probably from a fight, which must have been too dangerous that could have cost him his vision.
“We are here for a walk sir, kindly let us be.” Said Vera in a confident voice, squaring her shoulder as she stood in a confident stance. But Candice could see the fear in Vera’s eyes.
“This is a private property ma’am it belongs to Giovanni, please leave the property or I’ll be forced to do it” the security said in a no-nonsense voice. Candice could feel his patience wearing thin. She tugged Vera’s skirt to get her attention but the sisters we busy in bickering with the mountain man. She looked around for some reason. She felt intimated by him and couldn’t help but taking breaths as she could feel her heart beating fast.
As she kept looking around her eyes immediately went to the shadow that was standing behind the glass wall of a beautiful beach house, but people could mistake this beach house with a mansion.
The tall high glass window made the white washed mansion looking amazing. As much as she was mesmerized by the beauty of the mansion, she could see the man looking directly at her. Sucking a sharp breath, she turned the other way ignoring his existence.
Even though she’d turned the other way she could feel his gaze on her. She wanted to see the man but the reflection of the tree dropped on his window making it impossible but nevertheless she knew he had a glass in his hand as he swirled the glass.
Even by the shadow which she had seen merely for a half minute she knew he was buffed and tall man. But she was sure that the mountain of a man in front of her was far more intimidating than the guy behind the glass wall.
All she could pray that she could make it out alive from this mountain man, but luck had another plan. Candice sunk in the sand on her knees, as a ball hit the back of her knee causing her to stumble.
