14

Ashley’s POV
At exactly four o clock, Rose came knocking at my door. Right now, both of us are in my closet looking for the perfect dress for me to wear. We both ended up deciding on a black long dress. Rose is doing my makeup now.
“How long have you been working for the mafia?” I curiously asked her.
“ Well I was born into it. But my family has been working for the mafia since Xander’s grandpa is the don!.” Rose explained.
“How 's life here? Don’t you sometimes wish that you aren’t in this kind of life?.”
“Well sometimes, but most of the time I am happy here. I know that with time, you will be glad to be here also. The don is a very nice man! You aren’t going to get issues from him!” Rose defended.
“All done! Take a look at yourself!.” Rose excitedly said. I stood and looked at the mirror, I was actually impressed with the makeup. It wasn’t heavy but it made my face look matured. No one will believe I am actually a teenager with this kind of makeup.
“Thank you! I must comment, you did a nice job.” I complimented Rose.
“O come on! It’s my pleasure.” Rose smiled at me. Maybe we could actually be friends.
“What about you? Won’t you get ready?”. I asked her point at the outfit she is wearing.
“OH no! It’s fine. I am going to help with the serving of food. So I don’t need to wear a dress.” Rose said and we fell into silent. I am not sure if I am to wait for Xander or go to the venue myself since the dinner is going to hold in the garden.
“I will leave you now! See you downstairs. And a little advice, never bow your head for no reason. That’s the only way those men will respect you!”. With that, Rose excused herself and left the room.
Thirty minutes later, I got a knock on the door.
“Come in!” I said thinking it’s Rose. Jo came into the view.
“Hello Mrs Cage, I hope I am not disturbing you!. Jo said. I frown at him. Why is he acting so formal? Mrs Cage. Like seriously? I rolled my eyes at him. I don’t have time for anyone in this house. They all like to play hot and cold at the same time.
“Not at all Jo! How may I help you?.” I asked him.
“Well the don said that there is a high chance that he will be late and so he asked me to escort you to the venue!.” Jo explained. I have expected that from Xander. Who knows, he might not even end up coming.
“Sure, let's go!.” I said and we went out of the room.
“Is there seriously a need to do this?.’ I asked
“Yes, so that we can avoid incidents like the one that happened this morning and also they need to be the queen of their organization!”. Jo said. I noticed he is keeping some distance away from me.
“Why are you acting like this? Are you still angry about yesterday?”. I asked him.
“No! Your husband, who is also my boss, thinks I am a little bit too friendly with you!”. Jo stated.
“How does that have to do with him?”. I murmured.
“Well the mafia don’s are very possessive of their wives so I don’t see a fault in what he is doing!.” Jo defends Xander.
“Even if they threaten the wife badly?.” I fired at Jo.
“Yes! You should be grateful. Compared to how other dons treat their wives, Xander is treating you like gold!.” Said Jo.
Yeah right! I rolled my eyes at him.
We walked out of the house and started to walk to the garden. I didn’t expect people to be this much in attendance. I thought it’s just the mafia members.
“Jo, isn't the dinner just for the members?” I asked, still looking around.
“Yes. All these are the mafia members with their wives though! Are you surprised at the number of people present?.” Jo asked and I nodded my head.
Jo laughed, “You should not be! We have one of the biggest mafia organizations in the world! The biggest in the state. This isn't up to half of our members. This are the ones based here in New York City!” Jo explained. I suddenly don’t want to meet the people anymore. How can I stand in the presence of all these people? I somehow respect Xander now. How can you lead such a number of people and still run two companies at the same time?
“A little advice though! Keep your head up and don’t stutter no matter how nervous you are. Your husband is the king of this organization and that makes you the queen! Remember that the queen never bows to anyone for any reason!”. Jo advised me.
We went deeper into the garden where the dinner is to be held. The place has already been decorated and organized. There are round tables with about ten chairs attached to it. In front it’s a stage and cool music is being played in the background. Some people are sitting while some are gisting.
As we pass them, everyone one turns to look at us or should I say look at me in particular! Even though I was shaking inside of me, I kept my head high up and kept walking until we reached our seat in the front.
I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding as I took my seat. Each of the seats has a tag attached to eat. Our table is fully expected for Xander and his right hand man.
After a while, the beautiful lady walked up to the stage with a mic in her hand. She is wearing a black short handless dress, a black heels boot, a black choker around her neck. Her lips were also painted black and her hair packed into a ponytail. She actually does look good. I made a mental note to remember to dress up like this one day.
“Greetings everyone. Welcome yet again another gathering…`` The host continued with the introduction.
“What is the motto all together!”.
“Mercy is a sim,
Forgiveness is a taboo!
The mafia comes first in anything!
The mafia is family!
I pledge my allegiance to the mafia!” Everyone one said the same and then raised two fingers of their right hand up before they peck edit and then placed it in their right arm.
I sat there watching them.
“Welcome everyone! Now for the main reason why we have gathered here, Don couldn’t be able to join us before he had something to take care of, but he promised to try to show up before the party ends. Even as of that, we will continue with the dinner. Our don has finally gotten us a queen!”. The host echoed and everyone started to clap. They seriously need to stop addressing me as a queen. I am not a queen material.
“She is here in our midst. We would like to make a toast to her, Mrs Xander Cage. Can you please be on your feet!.” The host said. Here goes nothing! I took a deep breath and stood up with my head high up. I smiled and waved. Everyone started to clap their hands.
“Our Don got himself a beauty. Now let’s make a toast to Mrs Ashely Cage! A toast to her!.” Everyone raised their glass up before they drank from it.
“Okay people! Let the party begin! It’s time to eat and while we are eating, The DJ plays us a song!.” The host said and a new hip hop music started blasting. People started standing up to go and fill their plates.
“What would you like to have Mam?”. The server walked up to me and asked.
“I am okay for now!”. I smiled at her and she left.
Almost everyone was eating except me. I was beginning to experience a headache because of the noise, so I excused myself and went to the quiet side of the garden.
“Well well what do we have here?” I turn around to see a blonde woman who is barely wearing clothes glaring at me.
“Do I know you?.” I asked her.
“No but let me introduce myself to you, I am the one who has been keeping your so-called husband’s bed warm!.” The woman smiled as if she had won a lottery. No one needs to tell me that this is Samantha.
“So you are the slut! I heard about you. I must say, I am quite disappointed in Xander, I expected him to do better than this!”. I spat as I looked at her from head to toe.
“How dare you bitch!” She angrily growled at me.
“Bitch? It’s Mrs Ashely Xander Cage to you!! And watch what you say on my territory. I can have you killed!”. I threatened her. That the heavens for all the mafia movies I have watched.
Before Samantha could reply, some cleared his throat from behind us, we turned to see Xander standing looking at us. How long has he been standing there?
Samantha smiled when she saw him.
“O Xander!.” She said before she ran to him and placed her lips on his.