??BAD BOYS
DON’T HAVE
HEARTS??
《 Monsters aren’t born, they’re Made 》
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[# SEASON TWO
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By, ✿ฺ Author Indigo Raine ✿ฺ
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©Copyright 2023 [?? ℕ?? ℂ?ℙ? ?ℝ ℝ?ℙ???]
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Genre(s): Dark Romance, Forbidden, Mafia.
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Theme: Sometimes water is better than blood.
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[# Chapter Forty-Three
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Meira woke up to the smell of sweet-scented soap drifting in the air. She peeled her heavy eyelids open and met the interior of an unfamiliar shower, but when her memories started flooding she recognized it and blushed painfully. She looked down and met herself in a bathtub filled with foam made from soap, and countless rose petals. Red cndals were lit all around the tub. There was also a pair of knees sticking out of the water, and they did not belong to her.
“Look whose awake,” Neon kissed the side of her head. “How are you, my darling?”
“I’m okay, Neon,” she lifted her hands. The white soapy foam stick to it. “This is romantic. I love it!”
He chuckled and kissed her ear. “I’m glad you do. Look around, sweetheart!”
Meira looked around, her eyes bulged. The reflection of a huge bouquet of red Roses and white Jasmine flowers forming a heart reflecting in her eyes. It was leaned against the walls with three red and white balloons tied to each downward curve at the top. The floral smells it held were strong, she inhaled deeply, excitement filling her heart. There were also boxes upon boxes of what seemed to be presents under it.
“There’s a lot more in the room,” Neon handed her a glass of Moët he’d just poured.
“This is amazing! I can’t believe this!” her mouth hung open in pleasant bewilderment.
“Betted believe it. You deserve this and much more, my little Snow White!” he hugged her and smiled against her head. “Me and Ryat secretly made a promise and sealed it with blood. We promised to love you and spoil you forever, and to never let you cry because of sadness or any negative emotion. We even dared on who could treat you the best,” Neon grinned. “I miss that Füçked, I hope he’ll be back soon, but most of all, I hope our friendship doesn’t change.”
There was a dull ache in Meira’s heart. “Me too, Neon, I hope so too.”
“I think he’ll be back soon. News has already spread that the Paloma Cartel is in town, and because Ravenhood has an obsession with us they’re gonna come too. So I’m certain Ryat will be here, just give him sometime,” Neon used the knife made of solid good with a ruby at the end to slice a red velvet cake. He placed it on a plastic plastic plate and handed it to Meira with a plastic fork. “Ryat loves red velvet cake, so do I. I remember the days we used to fight over it when his mom made it. We used to beat each other up until his mom separated us then beat both our asses.”
The two shared a laugh as they enjoyed cake prepared by Michelin chefs and expensive champagne. “I hope he hasn’t changed much, but I understand if he does. The Mafia, whether Cartel or Bratva, Yakuza or Triads, changes people. You can go from warm and friendly to cold and emotionless real fast. I won’t be upset if he’s a bit distant when he returns, but I hope he knows he’s still my homeboy and I’m going to irritate him ’til he d**s.”
“I know, I understand. Do you really think he’ll be back soon?” Meira turned her body to look at Neon. He had a yellow and white headband around his head with mouse ears. “Neon. Really?”
“What? I think they’re cute,” he shrugged. “Ryat’s coming home to us, baby girl. He’s on his way.”
After enjoying themselves in the tub they washed off and wore white robes. Neon leaned on the wall and watched as Meifa tore her gifts open and smile from ear to ear at the expensive gifts. One was a black opal pendant, one was a cologne set that was limited-edition and unbelievably expensive, a dress designed by the world’s top designers, the finest lotions and shampoos, and those were just the cheapest gifts. The real pricey ones he had yet to give her, like an Island, a Hotel, an Airport, a clothes and cologne brand, and luxurious Villa – all named after her and for her.
How he obtained them isn’t much of a mystery, but it simultaneously is – but one thing is certain, he will never tell her how he could afford everything. Sometimes you have to lie to the people you love in order to make them happy.
He made a promise to Ryat that he would love and take care of her to the best of his abilities, and he’s a man who never goes back on a promise. So said, consider it done. Seeing her face light up each time she opened one of the boxes warmed his heart more than the sun. Her happiness made him happy.
“Neon, these are all amazing! Oh my God!” she ran into the room when she saw an adult size brown teddy bare holding a heart-shaped pillow with the words ‘I love you like a love song’ written on it. Meira grabbed the bear and tackled it to the ground, squeezing the life out of it. “This is so amazing oh my Gosh!” she cried with a full heart.
“Someone’s enjoying herself,” he chuckled, stepping into the room to lean against the wall with crosses arms. “Be careful now. I don’t want you to get hurt.”
“This is amazing! I don’t even know what to call it but amazing!” she ran to Neon, when she jumped her caught her and swung her around. “Thank you!” she wrapped her arms and legs around him then kissed him deeply. “Thanks so much, Zayde!”
”Oh, baby, you don’t have to say thank you,” he smiled and kissed her eye. “You can take all of the presents home with you. I need to have you back before Syahla finds a machete and torn and starts hunting you down.”
“But I wanna stay,” she pouted, a pleading look in her eyes. “Will you come back with me?”
“Not yet, but I will.”
“Neon! The guys are gonna be upset that you didn’t come home, please come back. You don’t have to stay for long,” she begged with puppy eyes.
Despite his great reluctance to return, he sighed and caved in. “Okay, fine. I’ll come back, but I can’t stay. That’s Ryat’s place and…if he comes back Lady Danger may returns. And she wants me d**d. I missed the boys so much.”
“Yay!” Meira squealed and kissed Neon again. After that she hopped down and began getting dressed.
“Hey, hey. Wait. How are you feeling? Are you in any pain?” Neon asked in total concern.
“Yeah, but it’s pretty faint,” Meira dropped the robe and lathered her body in a lotion that had an alluring smell. She put on a black and race lace P@?tië? and matching bra then picked out a red off-shoulder dress to wear. It has frills at the parts that went off her shoulders, and at the end.
She carefully slid into it and asked Neon to help her zip it up. The dress exposed her curvaceous figure with spot-on perfection.
Neon gazed at her curves, impressed yet worried about the amount of attention she’ll attract with a flamboyant outfit like that.
“Aren’t you going to get ready?” Meir asked as she dug through the box of topnotch lipsticks and makeup products.
“Yeah, just give me a few minutes, maybe an hour,” he kissed her on the cheek then rushed to the room where all of his white outfits are stored. As much as he h@tës wearing white, he appreciates the fact that he looks incomparably good in it. Neon went to his phone and ordered his exclusive stylists to enter his room, also sending makeup artists and fashionovas to help Meira out in case she needs it.
An hour later and both were ready.
El Santé was in a perfectly tailored white suit that fit his body in an attractive way. He wore white shoes with the bottoms gold and his name printed on it, he also had on a fur coat that was as white as snow. His hair was gelled down in a sleek combover style, not a strand out of place. There was a watch dazzling on his wrist, and he had cufflinks with the initials ‘P.C.’ on them. He pulled off that look with an ice-cold aura and a look in his eyes that could freeze the sun.
The workers, and his sicarios, bowed at him he walked by to avoid looking into his eyes. Today, he had worn his iconic eye contacts. His once vivid amber-brown eye had been replaced. Now, they were no more than soulless black dots in seas of wicked whiteness. He was the definition of terrifying as he stood tall and mighty at the door waiting for Meira to come down. And when she did, he could not believe his eyes.
The two females he sent to her held her hands as she walked down wearing four inch blood red stiletto heals. She was in the same dress from earlier, only now she wore simple makeup. Her long, thick hair was deep black and in thick curls. She wore dark red lipstick, ruby earrings and a gold choker with a padlock at the front. Meira bore the most jaw-dropping smile he’d ever seen.
Even his men had reddish cheeks as she walked to him.
“Let me guess, El Santé, isn’t it?” she giggled. “Nice to meet you. I’m Meira Kameron.”
He blinked thrice before processing the face that she was standing in front of him. “My lady, you look absolutely ravishing, like a freshly bloomed rose in early Spring. If I were to worship you, would you let me?” he took her hand, a white pearl necklace around her wrist. He kissed the back of it while looking into her hypnotic crystal-blue eyes.
“Why, yes, I would,” she looked as he raised his head. “You’re still so handsome, my love, even with this new look of yours. I love it, and I love you even more.”
His lips stretched into a sparkling smile. “I love you too, mami. You hold the key to my heart, don’t ever return it. Now, shall we leave?”
“I’m ready when you are,” she giggled again.
El Santé opened the door with a bright smile, she walked out with an even brighter one. A white limousine drove was parked in the yard. A white carpet covered in red rose petals lead to it, Meira proudly stared at the divine thing.
He soon came to stand by her side. El Santé took her hand and held it up, he spun her around while they smiled foolishly at each other. He led her to the limo as the Mexican men surrounding them clapped their hands and cheered for their Kingpin and his mouthwateringly beautiful and drop-d**d gorgeous woman. El Santé helped her inside the vehicle then went in from the other side.
Meanwhile, the men gossiped.
“Sometimes I wish I was a woman so a Kingpin can dote on me like that,” one man said.
“The women of the Cartel bosses sure live luxurious lifestyles.”
“He spoils her so good, it makes me envious.”
“I want someone to look at me like boss looks at that girl; as if I am the only girl in his world. As if I am his world.”
“He really loves that girl, who is she anyway?”
“Let’s quit gossiping and get going. You know what happens when El Santé is angered!”
They all shivered from fear and entered separate vehicles. Within minutes all the flashy cars that draw attention wherever they go hit the road, heading for the Hamilton residence in Arkville.
“Snow, I was thinking,” picked a grape off the vine in the tray on the table. “We should hold a party for Ryat,” he popped it in his mouth and chewed.
“A party? That reminds me,” she was brought back to the night before Ryat was kidnapped. They had a party to celebrate their friendship. “The night before Ryat was kidnapped in his sleep, we held a party. We played truth or dare, spin the dice, seven minutes in heaven and all sorts of games. I miss that party. It was so fun!”
“What? You guys had a party?” Neon felt angry, not towards them but towards Zorion and Zamora. “I’m gonna k!ll my brothers for making me miss that. Those are all my favorite games! And Snake & Ladder of course.”
Meira rolled her eyes. “I agree. We should hold a party for Ryat, y’know? Make him feel welcomed.”
“I’m gonna ask Bandit to make a huge cake for him. This is definitely something to celebrate,” Neon ate another grape. “I’m nervous about going back.”
“Your friends are the most excepting people I know. I’m sure they won’t give two Füçks about your past, just calm down,” she squeezed his shoulder and he nodded.
The Hamilton residence soon came into sight, the limo drove up the driveway and showed the security guard her ID. He let her inside along with all the other vehicles.
Meanwhile, seeing such glamorous cars that practically sparkled under the bright sun, everyone inside came out. Even the youngsters.
The driver exited and opened one of the limo’s doors Meira stepped out smiling and waving at her mother and friends. They were relieved to see her but confused about the cars. Just then, Meira walked to the other side and watched as the driver opened that door as well. A tall man in neat suit alighted and smoothed his suit down. When he turned to look at the ground, Venom, Korpse, and Bandit almost fainted – it was him.
“N…Neon? Is that…that you?” Bandit handed Austin over to Bella. She took the baby and hurriedly brought him back in along with Reyanna and Royce. “I thought I’d never see you again…”
The others were frozen speechless, constantly rubbing their eyes, unable to believe who they were seeing. As for Neon, it broke his heart to see that Bandit was a father now – he missed the birth of his friend’s children. It makes him wonder what else he has missed. The cold façade he kept melted and a tear slipped down his eye.
“Boys,” he sniffed and removed his eye contacts. “It’s me. It’s Neon.”
They needn’t hear more.
All of them rushed to each other and hugged tightly. The sight childhood friends reuniting brought tears to the onlooking eyes of Katniss, Syahla, Bella, Dylan and Danika, and Meira.
“I just can’t believe it’s you, man, I can’t Füçking believe my eyes,” Korpse didn’t know what to think or say. “Dude, do you know how Füçking much we missed you?”
“Things haven’t been the same without you, Neon, man come light our lives again with your st*pid @,” Venom pinched his cheek and Neon slapped his hand away, frowning playfully.
“Bro, I Füçking missed you, no homo man,” Bandit couldn’t stop his tears.
“Guys, I missed all of you. Y’all have no Füçking idea, I swear to God,” his heart felt whole again, the missing pieces of his heart had finally been replaced after all these years. “How have you guys been? What happened in my absence?”
“Syahla and Venom are married. Bandit’s engaged to Bella, they have a kid too called Austin and Bandit adopted her other children Reyanna and Royce. Me and Katniss are together as well,” Korpse explained, his ocean-blue eyes still unable to take in the sight of his old friend. “Man, I missed you more than you’ll ever know. Are you gonna leave us again? Dude, you can’t go again.”
“Nah man, stay with us man,” Bandit put a hand on his shoulder. “We’re still your homies, right?”
Neon felt deeply hurt that he missed such important events, but sadly he still can’t stay. “I love you guys, and I missed you guys. But I can’t stay, even though I want to do nothing but that.”
“You’re leaving already?” Venom asked, a bit angry. “You just Füçking got here man that’s flat out disrespect,” he and the others stepped back.
“Ayo, hold on now. I ain’t say that,” he put his hands up. “I’m not leaving now, but in the evening. Look guys, you have to understand than I’m a Kingpin now. I have things to do that are out of my control, but I’ll visit whenever I possibly can.”
“Look, we get it bro, but do you promise to bring your @ back here twice every week?” Venom crossed his arms.
“Of course, babe,” he winked.
They looked at each other.
“You gay @ motherFüçker you haven’t changed one bit. C’mere boy!” Venom hugged Neon, so did Korpse and Bandit. Their love for him undying.
“So that’s where you were,” Syahla smiled at Meira, “My child, you look beautiful, not as much as me but you are gorgeous.”
“Mom,” she rolled her eyes.
“Slay Queen!” Katniss hugged Meira from behind, the two giggling.
“I brought drinks everybody!” Bella reappeared with a tray of Lemonade the maids had maid in honor of Neon’s arrival. “Who’s thirsty?”
Just as everyone was urging a smiling Neon to go and drink first, horns honked outside of the gate and everyone turned, their happy faces morphing into shocked expressions. There was a line of shiny black cars of expensive brands waiting to be let in.
“I think Ryat’s back,” Bandit said.
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