Britt's POV:
This is the story of how I got somehow involved with a mafia leader. Let me start from the beginning so you understand.
My name is Britt Petrova and I was a normal girl..sort of. I have a gift like a healer but I keep it a secret. It all happened during one of my nights as a bartender. I tended to everyone's drinks making them just as ordered. I didn't have a good life living paycheck to paycheck with tips as extra. I lived in a one-bedroom apartment which got me by. First, don't think I'm poor or anything my grandfather's rich but my parents raised me to earn what I have not relied on rich family members. I'd even left Cairo, Egypt and moved to Domino City, Japan. It was a change but I am able to speak the language so there are no language barriers thanks to my parents.
"Britt, we're having special guests tonight. Be at your best." the manager said
"Yes sir" I said to him
I didn't know who our guest was that night but I never really guessed. I should of known it wasn't going to be like all nights. This particular night is when my life started to change.
Atem's POV:
I'm the leader of the Mafia gang in Japan, my group consists of Bakura, Marik Ishtar, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor along with my little brother Yugi but we don't take him with us out very much. Most people in Domino City know not to mess with us and particularly don't mess with me or suffer the consequences that will befall them. We always went to the bar to celebrate our success in the group, no one told us no so I wasn't worried.
When we arrived at the place called Domino pub, it was our regular hangout for successful nights or even just cause we wanted to. We walked in and had a seat as everyone in the group started talking well except for me as I surveillance the area and my eyes landed on the bartender tonight. A smirk crossed my lips knowing no girl normally ever rejected me but there could be a first.
"Something on your mind?" Joey asked
"No, not right now." I said as I got up and walked over to the bar.
She was swamped with customers, her hair up in a bun as she was making the drinks without hesitating. It was astonishing she was this good. She handed over the drinks to the customers "There you go, one sex on the beach and one long island ice tea top shelf." she said to them.
They took a sip of the drinks she made them "hm, Ms. Petrova you do well. Keep up the good work." the lady said to her.
Petrova? I thought
I knew that name wasn't from this area. So Immediately I knew she was an outsider of the area, then again with that tan kissed skin like mine I knew she was different. As if sensing me watching her eyes met mine and she realized who I was as she avoided eye contact with me. "May I help you?" She asked her voice sweet and she looked shocked.
"Wine please, the bottle for the whole table and I'd like you to serve us." I said to her
Britt's POV:
I had just finished with two customers making their orders of Sex on the beach drink and long island iced tea in a tall glass.
"You did well ms. Petrova" the lady said
"Your too kind miss." Britt said
I felt that someone was watching me and I looked at seeing a man with tricolor spiky hair, Amethyst eyes, and a suit. I quickly realized who he was avoiding eye contact.
"May I help you?" I asked him
"Wine please the bottle and I'd like you to serve the whole table" he said
I knew he could cause problems for me if I declined so of course, I did as he asked. My co-worker took over my area for me to serve his table. Avoiding eye contact with them was rather easy not even our customers would look at him. When their drinks were filled I was going to walk away when the leader pulled me in. "Sit with us, dear. I'd love to get to know the new bartender of my favorite bar." He said and I couldn't even form words to say yes or no. My boss only gave me a look to do as I'm told. He was scared of them too. I couldn't say how long I sat there giving brief answers but then a bar fight broke out. I got up going over pushing a guy off my co-worker "please keep your hands off our employees" I said to him but the guy went to still grab her and me.
Atem's pov:
I had her sit with us and I tried getting answers out of her. She said her name was Britt when I asked where she came from she said Egypt. I could tell you something I'd already decided.
She's perfect for me. I was going to make her mine.
When the bar fight started I was going to get her out but she got up running over to her co-worker as she said something to him. I saw the man was going to grab them and I got up walking through the fights and before he could grab them I hit him, knocking him down.
"The lady said not to touch them." I said to him and I took my jacket off when I saw her get soaked by one of the drinks thrown putting it over her head. "Let's get you out of here it's too dangerous." I said and picked her up over my shoulder before she could decline. The magic from my puzzle knocked out those who would stand in my way of taking her as my group followed my lead as we got in the limo and I put her down sitting beside me. Her face was red as if embarrassed by how she looked. Joey got a towel and handed it to her as I removed my jacket.
~no ones pov~
Britt accepted the towel as she let her hair down from the bun. She looked at the window, her face still flushed from embarrassment but she was worried she'd lose her job.
"Where do you live?" Atem asked Britt who was hesitant. She didn't know if it was safe for her to let them know.
She gave the address to the office of the apartment complex knowing she could walk the rest of the way.
Atem thought it was odd but she seemed hesitant almost worried. He realized she was hiding from someone and that was probably why she didn't give all the address. The driver drove them but Atem got out with her.
"You don't have to..I can manage on my own" Britt said to Atem but he shook his head. "Your hiding from someone. Are you not?" Atem asked and he took her silence as a yes. Atem took her hand and kissed the top of it "please miss Britt, I can protect you. If I feel your living conditions are not to the standard I will insist you come to my mansion to stay and quit your bartender job. Tonight was quite dangerous for a lady." Atem said but still, she said nothing as she walked to her apartment. Atem followed behind as he walked with her seeing a one-bedroom apartment in bad condition. She thought it wasn't bad for a start out but he had higher standards than she did.
"This place is no place for a lady such as you." Atem said as he smiled at her. Britt had seen what he did to the people in the bar she wasn't even going to say no. Still, she knew that she was in lease and he seemed to know.
"Your lease won't be an issue, I can buy anything I want." He said
Britt's Pov:
I heard him gloat about how he could buy anything he wanted, well I wasn't for sale if he thought about it. I couldn't exactly say no since he could stalk me if he so wished. Yet I felt him put a hand under my chin to look at him in the eyes.
"You can stay in my mansion and we can find you a better apartment. I'll even take care of you for now." He said
I wanted to say no but he was in control of a lot of Mafia groups, so I just nod for now. I know how to play nice. He smirked at me as if he knew and lightly tapped my cheek.
"Good choice." He said
The limo was outside the apartment and he had one of his men pack my stuff. They were so quick it was shocking to me but within no time we were back in the limo. I watched the view from the outside as a mansion soon came into view. I was speechless it wasn't what I expected for someone so powerful. When the limo stopped we all got out, he snapped his fingers as bodyguards and maids came out.
"Welcome home sir." The people said with a bow
He merely smirked "This is Britt Petrova, a guest in the mansion. Treat her with respect during her time here." Atem said as he led me inside and up to a guest room. He opened the door for me to look in.
"This will be your room while you stay here." He said as he led me in the room and I took in all of the things. It was by far the best part of being here. He opened the door to the bathroom and I peaked in.
"You did get a drink thrown on you, please feel free to freshen up." He said as he took my hand and kissed the top of it. "Join me for dinner tonight?" He asked and I still couldn't speak up as I nod in agreement.
"Perfect." He said as he left me to clean up and I had to take a breather for a moment once he was done.
"This is only temporary." I kept saying to myself as I used to tub and relaxed a bit but started to clean my hair with wanting to get things neatly done. Still, I took a few extra minutes just to relax and enjoy the fact it was a fancy bathroom.
Wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't in a mafia leader's mansion. I thought
When I got out and dried off I went to my suitcase which had all my things but I stopped seeing a dress on the bed with a note. I walked over and looked at it as I read the note.
Wear this tonight for dinner.
-Atem
