Hello Everyone! My User name is Wanderer29 and this is the first story I post here, so, I hope you enjoy the story.

Summary: Who knew this could lead to my entrance into the mafia world? Not to mention the fact of meeting Dino Cavallone. I knew I should have chosen better the Casino I was going to rip off.

Playing my cards

Chapter I: The Start of the Game

There's only one game,

Where you can be dealt bad cards all night,

And still win,

Poker.

I smiled at the cards I was holding with my right hand and I look above them glaring at the dealer. It was such a great feeling. I put the cards down and push them in the table, stopping when they were in the middle of it.

''Straight flush''

The other players choked and looked at me incredulous. I ignored them and continued looking at the dealer who was sweating, probably afraid of what would the boss of the Casino do to him once I received all the money I have won tonight.

He gulped, and placed his hand on the cards to show them. When he turned them the other players threw their own cards on the table angrily and got up, leaving the big amount of poker chips that represent the real money.

''It was a productive night'' I smiled as I took them.

''Boss, I think we have something, take a look at this.''

''What's wrong?'' The voice was a little bit softer.

''Sorry to disturb you at times like this but you should watch it…'' Said a third voice pointing at the security screen.

''So, what is it?'' Asked the man looking at it. He could see a young woman playing in the table.

''She's crushing the table''

''Well, maybe she's just a lucky one''

''She's not. She counts the cards''

''That might be a problem'' He responded still calm.

''It started being a problem when she won 1.000.000 pounds''

''WHAT?! That much?!''

''Excuse me miss, would you mind to accompany us'' I heard a voice behind me. I turned slowly to see a guy with a suit and black sunglasses. Then it was time for me to gulp. Even though counting cards was not a crime, it made lose casinos a lot of money, and that didn't interest them. That's why they had those strong and big guys, to show the smart badasses to stop counting.

I nodded looking more confident than I actually was. I knew I was screwed. I was been caught, and I didn't have any escape route.

I followed them through the Casino hallways and before I could react I was dragged into a dark room. My eyes got used to the dark easily and I could analyze the situation.

I stood there looking at their movements. They didn't look angry at all, they were smiling, actually. I was a little confused, even after discovering that I was counting cards, making more money than I should, they were calm. It wasn't a very normal reaction.

''So you thought you could fool us with your tricky games, right missy?''

''Could? I think I proved more than one time that I actually can'' I said

''Ha, ha, you have guts, missy'' said the other man smiling.

''What are you going to do to me?'' I asked. They looked at each other and blinked, and then they smiled again.

''It's okay Missy, the boss is coming here to see you'' Smiled one of them. I twitched, was he using some kind of sarcasm while saying this? His Boss was coming and I had to be okay?!

''My name is Ivan and he is Bono'' The first man introduced himself.

''Ah… I'm Alessia'' I said still confused. He looked at me, examining my expression.

''Mm… you aren't from here, are you?'' asked Ivan, but without waiting for an answer he continued talking. – You're pretty good at cards. When did you start?

''What?'' I stuttered confused.

''Counting cards, When did you start?'' He repeated patiently.

''Oh, I… started when I was twelve''

''Wow, you're quit impressive, Missy''

''I told you my name, why are you continuing calling me Missy?'' I asked. I was getting used to the atmosphere and I stopped feeling scared and threatened, maybe it was stupid and dangerous, but I couldn't help it, they were really nice, and I could tell one thing for sure… they were not lying or pretending.

''It just suits you'' he smiled.

''Well, thank you'' I replied with sarcasm.

But then the door opened.

''Oh, Boss, you're finally here'' Ivan say with a smile.

''Yes, I'm sorry'' answer a third and new voice, much softer.

It was then when I turned around to face the stranger, and saw their Boss.

How was it the first chapter?

AN/: This one was a introduction to the story and the characters, I think you can guess who runs the Casino, can't you?

I hope you liked it, and continue reading the story, also I'd like to say that reviews are hightly appreciate, this way I'll know you like the story.

English is not my mother tongue language, so pardon any spelling and grammar mistakes (Altough I'll try to correct and avoid them all in the story) Even though I would appreaciate all the corrections, and of course contructive criticism.

Thank for reading!