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Xander’s POV
When I woke up from sleep, I went to check on Ashley so that I could inform her about the dinner party that is being held tonight in honor of our wedding. she isn’t in so I guess she must be downstairs eating her breakfast. I headed straight for the kitchen and was surprised that I didn’t find her there.
“Did you see a ginger-haired lady?.” I asked my cook Mary and her daughter Rose. I am not sure they know Ashley by name so I decided to describe her features to them.
“Are you referring to your wife sir?.” Mary asked me. Of course they would have heard about her by now. After all, the walls have ears.
“Yes, her. Did you see her this morning?.” I asked.
“Yes she had breakfast with sir Jo and left not long ago!.” Mary explained. I clench my fist when I heard that she was with Jo. I don’t like how they are getting close. I made a mental note to remember to tell him to stay the hell away from my wife.
“How long since she left.?” I asked.
“Like fifteen minutes ago!.” I frowned. Why didn’t she see her on the way up or in her room then.? I hope is isn’t stupid to try to escape because she will surely die today.
“Did she leave with Jo?”. I asked and Mary shook her. I frown deeper. Something in my guts is telling me that she will land herself in trouble wherever she is. Mary pointed at the side Ashely followed. I threw a grateful look before I left the kitchen.
This part of the house leads to the sleeping quarters of some of the guys. Ashely has not yet been introduced to the whole organization members and only a few of them have since her. There is a high chance that they will mistake her for one of the whores the guys brought here.
I heard a scream coming from down the hall and I quickly sped there.
What I saw got me red with anger. Two Huge guys were in the peck of assaulting Ashely. I have received several complaints about these two guys but I have turned blind eyes to it. But even god will not save them today.
I removed my gun and shot in their direction. They let go of her and turned their attention to me.
"Matthew explains the situation." I said in a calm voice.
"We were just going to have a some fun with
the little slut...boss, I didn't know you liked
'em young. Immediately he said that, I shot him in the heart. I can’t tolerate anyone calling my wife a slut. I turned my attention to Matthew's friend who was already shaking in fear.
"You know I don't tolerate this kind of behavior . Get the fuck out before I kill you, you worthless piece of shit."
His friend struggled to his feet, "yes sir” he said before he flew away.
I turned my attention to Ashely now. I wanted to scream and shout at her for being stupid. Why will she just wander around a mafia house for god sake! I don’t want to think of what would have happened to her if I was here on time.
But I knew that shouting or scolding her will lead to no. So I took a deep breath in to calm my raging hormones down.
“Are you okay?.” I asked her in a calm voice. She looked at me surprised before she started the water works again. What’s up with women and always crying. I awkwardly went to her side and patted her. After a while, she calmed down and stood to her feet. She was still looking at Matthew’s dead body. I am very sure this is her first time seeing a dead body.
“Hello come to the hallway of Section C and clean up a mess!.” I ordered it on the phone. I beacon on Ashley to follow me and we started walking away from the scene. I led us outside of the house and into the garden. I know that she will want to have a breath of fresh air after what happened.
“Thank you very much!.” Ashely said after a while.
“No need to thank me. It won’t be right if that happened to you or any woman at all.” I honestly told her. I don’t know the reason why some men chose to rape a girl when they can easily pay a hoe to sleep with them. Even if you don’t have money, just go to a bar. You will get a lot of free sex there. It 's simple but some dodgeballs will never understand.
“What were you doing in that section of the house?.” I asked her. I just hope it’s not Jo that took her there or he will be the second person I will kill this morning.
“I got lost! The house it’s too big!”. Ashely said flushed.
“When you could have easily asked Mary or Rose to show you the way. Anyway I will give you a tour around the house. There are rooms and sections that are prohibited to you!”. I said. I actually wanted to ask Rick or one of the other guys to show her around but I can’t risk it.
“You don’t have to stress yourself! Just give me a map or something. I will find a way!.” She said and I gave her the “are you for real” look.
“Let’s go! I can’t have you wandering around by yourself again. I have already killed one of my men because of that!” I joked.
“I am sorry!”. Ashely remorsefully said. Maybe she did get the hint that I was joking.
“It’s fine! He deserved it. Moreover, I have wanted to dismiss him for a very long time now. He has been causing me a lot of trouble. This is just the last straw.” I truthfully told her.
“If you say so. When will I be getting the tour ?.” She asked me.
“Now! Let’s go!”, I beckoned her to follow me. My hand is itching for me to hold her hand but I can’t risk it. What if one of my men sees us? They will think I am now pussy whipped.
We use the whole morning to tour around the house. I didn’t show her anywhere of course, just the basic places she is allowed access too.
I got a call from the office and so I needed to go there.
“I have to go to the office now! See you later at the dinner party!.” I said and she glared at me.
“When are you going to inform me about the dinner party?.” She asked.
“Well I just did it now!.” And with that, I walked out of the house.