Claimed By The Ruthless Mafia

Sarah’s POV.

I stirred in bed, slowly awakening from my slumber. I opened my eyes and let out a lazy yawn, stretching my arm above my head. Then, I felt a warm, strong hand wrapped around my waist, and it instantly brought a smile to my face. Turning my head to the left, I saw the very handsome Alex peacefully sleeping beside me, his slightly open mouth letting out soft snores that I found endearing.

Carefully, I lifted his hand from my waist and gently placed it by his side as he rolled onto his back. For a moment, I hesitated, nervously biting my bottom lip, hoping not to disturb his sleep. Alex had arrived late last night, caught up in an important deal that had occupied him for the entire week. I placed a hand on my chest, slowly releasing the breath I had been unknowingly holding for a long moment.

Sliding out of bed with grace, I tiptoed my way to the bathroom to freshen up. The sound of the running water from the shower awakened my senses, and after a refreshing bath, I emerged to find Alex waking up, his brow furrowed as he scrolled through his phone, probably catching up on things he had missed.

I shook my head, approaching him with a soft smile. “Good morning!” I spoke gently, trying not to startle him.

“Good morning, baby!” Alex looked up from his phone, his face instantly lighting up with a smile upon seeing me.

“What would you like to have for breakfast?” I inquired, already thinking about preparing something delicious for us.

He pulled me towards him, making me sit on his lap with a playful smirk. “You!” he said, nuzzling his face into the crook of my neck.

With a gentle push, I disentangled myself from his affectionate embrace and stood up, placing my hand on my waist as I playfully narrowed my eyes. “No, Alex, I’m very tired. Last night, you almost drained me out,” I teased, trying to be lighthearted about it.

Alex pouted, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at his adorable act. “You better get ready, or else you’ll be late too. I’m going to make breakfast,” I informed him, giving him a knowing look, and then I left the room to head into the kitchen, where I began preparing our morning meal.

The kitchen filled with the aroma of freshly cooked food as I whipped up a delicious breakfast spread. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for moments like these, even though Alex’s involvement in the mafia business could be overwhelming at times. But when we had these tranquil mornings together, it reminded me of the reasons I fell in love with him in the first place – his charm, his charisma, and the way he cared for me in his own enigmatic way.

As the sizzling of the bacon filled the air, I couldn’t wait to share this morning with him. Just as I finished setting the table, my phone rang, interrupting the quiet atmosphere. I picked it up to see my friend Julia’s picture flashing on the screen. With a slight hesitation, I answered the call.

“Hey, Sarah!” Julia greeted me cheerfully through the phone.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Hey, Julia!” I greeted her in return, trying to match her enthusiasm.

“So, are you coming to the get-together? All our classmates and friends are going to be there,” she asked, her voice filled with excitement. Since my marriage to Alex, I had distanced myself from my friends, consumed by Alex’s busy schedule.

I sighed softly, torn between wanting to spend time with Alex and reconnecting with my old friends. “No, babe. Alex has been coming home late these days. He’s swamped with work, and he wants me to be home when he returns,” I explained, hoping she would understand.

“Oh, come on, babe! You have all the time in the world for your husband,” Julia said, her tone tinged with exasperation. “You need to make time for us too. It’ll be a nice change for you. You have to come, or I’m going to kidnap you,” she playfully threatened, pretending to be annoyed.

Her words made me laugh. “Okay, okay,” I conceded, knowing deep down that Julia wouldn’t take no for an answer. “Enough with the drama, queen. I’ll come.”

“Yey! We’ll have so much fun, babe,” Julia exclaimed happily, her excitement contagious.

Shaking my head with a smile, I realized I needed to have a conversation with Alex about this.

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The aroma of the freshly prepared dinner filled the air as I meticulously plated the spaghetti. The clinking of cutlery against the plates echoed through the room, adding a touch of anticipation to the atmosphere. The clock on the wall ticked away, reminding me of Alex’s impending arrival.

Finally, unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I reached for my phone and typed out a message to Alex, my fingers dancing across the screen.