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TWO DAYS LATER

“Is this all you are going to be taking on the trip?” Casita asked Nycole who was busy zipping his bag as he nodded and said,

“I don’t really have much clothes since I came here, I still think it is a bad idea me coming along on their honeymoon.” He sat down on his bed as Casita sat doen beside him and said,

“How many times will I tell you that you are a part of this family, You belong here and I am going too, so is my mum. After this incident, we need to be far away from here and try to relax in Paris. Besides we are just going with them to Paris, we are going to be having our own different lives and fun stuffs to do. They will still get their alone time. You don’t need to worry about Black and Farah. And try associating more, my mum says you locked yourself everytime I am not at home.” She said with a tease as Nycole shrugged and said,

“Well, I guess it is because I am not yet used to it. And my brother almost kill you and your brother so it is already awkward staying here. And it seems he doesn’t trust me, I have a guard watching my every move, following me anywhere….except the bathroom, thank God.” Casita just laughed and said,

‘I have one too. We all do, even Black himself. Anything can happen, do you know how many times we have been almost murdered in this very house. Nowhere is safe but if you want your guard to be removed, I can arrange that….after we are back from Paris, the city of love.” She said as she stood up and did a little twirl.

“I think I might be over reacting. I am fine now, besides where is your bag? I thought we were leaving today?” He said standing up as Casita stopped and said,

“Oh we are…We are going in separate cars. We will meet them in the airport. So come on, let us go.” She said pulling him as he grabbed his phone and headphones while the maid took his bag and followed them at a respectable distance.

“Casita, why are you always so energetic, all the time.” He grumbled as he tried to keep up with her but ended up tackling her and they both fell down with Nycole on top of her as he kissed her gently by accident as Casita’s eyes pooped wide open.

“I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to….are you hurt?” He said as he stood up quickly and helped her up as Casita just turned her lips feeling paralyzed.

“Casita, are you okay?” He asked as she just shook from my reverie and nodded her head.

“Sure, we can go now.” She said smiling as she left him and ran downstairs.

AT THE AIRPORT

Black, Mikey, Micheal, Ace, Tiki,Mrs Selena, Riona, Angelico and a whole lot of other people slash bodyguard were there. Then men were busy discussing on one side while the ladies stuck together.

“So you finally decided to go on that honeymoon huh? Finally, Farah deserves it after everything that has transpired.” Mikey said wearing his sun glasses. He wasn’t wearing his usual mafia clothes. He was wearing beach clothes, shorts and t-shirt. So was Michael, they dressed in matching clothes, and both had sun glasses on.

“Yes we are going on the honeymoon, but what is up with your dressing. You two look less like Mafias and more like tourists and who is the girl again?” He said in a low voice referring to Tiki who was being carried by her nanny and who Casita and Mrs Selena was fawning over while Riona was with Angelico.

“That is Tiki, the girl we rescued from our last gig together. She is my adoptive daughter now, although not yet signed and we are actually going to the beach.We decided to take a little vacation at Michael’s penthouse, the one near the beach,after all we both suffered gunshot wounds and the doctors said needed bed rest. So we decided to have one here. Pretty cool huh?” He asked a Black nodded his head ad said,

“It is quite dope actually. Pretty nice of you guys.”

"Also Black, we didn’t want to tell you this earlier but I don't think travelling to Paris is going to be for just fun." Michael said as Black frowned his face and said,

“Why? What do you mean? What else is going on?” He asked as Mikey and Michael exchanged glances with each other and said,

"Well the thing is, actually we have been trying to calm the situation down but to no avail. It's just that the cartels in Paris are getting rowdier this days. The Mafias are asking for you."

"Already? Can it wait a week. I can't exactly dump Farah in the middle of our honey moon." Black said as Mikey shook his head and said,

“"Why not take her with you?"

"WHAT! Hell no. I can't do that. What if something bad happens to her or worse she finds out the truth."

"I'm just saying. The Mafias wives would be good company and you need to tackle the problem rising in Paris or you'll lose your respect."

"Ok fine, I will do something about it when I get to Paris. My mum is not going to be quite happy about this. But she will understand. Also before I forget, this one week we're gone, getting closer to cracking the encrypted number that called me when I was with my family at Casita’s welcome party. Like the lady said, someone is trying to ruin my company and although I didn’t get her name I couldn't just say no to this. It is very highly probable that they find out everything they can. Find out if she's really telling the truth, please?" He said holding their shoulders as Mikey and Michael shrugged and said,

‘Sure, what are friends for? We will help you always.” He said as Black smiled and tapped them on their shoulders showing gratitude.

"Also remember,don't trust anyone. Be wary of everyone. Under no circumstances,do not let anyone in my office for the real time, until we are sure who the rat is.. Also that killer that tried to kill Casita and you in the hospital, check if there is anything that you can dig up that will link back to Klaus. Nycole said that I would know the lady as we were close. It is hard to believe that a friend of mine would want my sister dead."

"Black, believe me when I said, I tried together with Michael but the killer went completely off-grid. She's not a hired mercenary, she hasn't been reported in any other crimes. She's too good. I can't dig up any dirt on her. She's like smoke......like you in that aspect."

"Okay, well it's time for you two to leave to start on your honey moon. Everyone is waiting to wish you two off. Come on." Michael said dragging a reluctant Black from Mikey hereby breaking up their conversation and headed towards where Casita and .
Nycole was playing with Tiki.

“What could Farah and her dad possibly be talking about?” Casita said as everyone glanced to face them as Black said,

“Excuse me guys, go ahead and board. I will go get Farah.” Black said as he left the group and started walking towards where they were.

Meanwhile Angelico was talking to Riona.

“So I know you will not fail me on this trip and you will do as I have told you. Get close to Black, and get him to drop his guard when he is with you. This will helps when you are to poison him.” He said as Riona glared at him with hatred in her eyes but she couldn’t say anaything.

“Don’t you have anything to say or are you just being dumb now?” Angelico asked as he grabbed her hard by her hand as her skin turned red but Riona barely mattered. She said in a low voice,

“You want me to kill an innocent man to save your skin and you expect me to be jumping with joy. Forgive me for my lack of excitement here.” She said as Angelico wanted to hit Riona but remember that people were watching so he controlled himself.

"Okay, it's time to go. We have a flight to catch." Black said as he squeezed her hands.

Every one then came forward to congratulate them once more and offer them their final wishes.

"Alright you two, go give us grand kids." Michael yelled as the couple walked ad-mist the well wishes as they made their way to the terminal.

"Bye guys see you soon." Casita yelled as they entered the plane.

Riona sat quietly in the first class compartment as Black sat down beside her too. He could see his mum, Casita and Nycole. They were all seated at the back. He turned and saw that Riona was deep in thoughts.
Black looked at her and asked.

"What's wrong? You look different." He said holding her hands as he kissed it, and Riona managed to give him a faint smile before replying,

"Nothing... Just tired I guess."

"Ok sure. If you say so."

The plane had taken off shortly as it began to grow dark. A hostess had shown Riona the restroom for her to change from her present dressing to a much less loose black short gown.