Guarded Heart:

  A Sapphic Mafia Romance

  Qira Saunders

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  1

  FREEN'S POV

  "Get down on your knees, YOU IDIOT!!! How many times have I told you not to stand while in my presence?

  You're nothing but a rat who lives off the mercies of my father and you dare look me in the eyes?

  Do you want me to pluck those eyes off their sockets?" She thundered down on me.

  "I have told you never to look down on me.

  When I'm sitting, you kneel down so as to be below me

  And when I'm standing, you should bend down.

  Never be higher than my shoulders, you bastard!!!" She kept screaming at the top of her voice.

  I was a bit taller than her and she hated that. She was punishing me for my height.

  As if, I have control over that. I couldn't complain although her complaints were absurd

  She's a spoilt brat whose parents gave everything she wanted and protected her under their canopy.

  Her father, Lawd, is the head of a drug syndicate.

  He is brutal to his enemies as well as his friends. He's emo in life is "TRUST NO ONE"

  But his daughter Becky was nothing like that. She never think things through.She just lived a shallow life.

  Traveling round the world and lavishing her father's wealth. Making it hard for me to see my father since he must be by her side all the time. As her bodyguard.

  She became even worse when she turned sixteen. Immediately after the death of her mother who was killed by a rival gang, to send a message to her father, Lawd.

  Becky's mother was sold out to the other gang by her bodyguard and her father made sure he killed that bodyguard and every single member of his family.

  I have known her for fifteen (15) years now. I have known her since she was four years old.

  Back then, I was only five years old myself and I was privileged to visit the "DRAGON'S BREATH" that's the name of the Lawd's empire.

  And since then, I have known Becky to be an ill mannered girl and tried my absolute best to avoid her.

  She has always hated me since childhood and I promise you, the feeling is mutual.

  She always insulted me and saw me as someone not worthy of being in her presence.

  She reminds me of my poor background every chance she gets and I couldn't do anything about it.

  Because she was right. I was nothing but the daughter of her bodyguard.

  My father goes through worse insults in the hands of Becky but none of us could retaliate because one word from her, and my father would be dead.

  I went down on my knees as she instructed to avoid the incoming trouble.

  "That's right, you should know your place in the world. Don't try to show your face where the big dogs gather." She said as she slowly got up from her seat walking towards me.

  "Ooooopsss!!!!! I didn't see you there. I only saw a disgusting vomit in front of me and not a human being." She said as she poured the wine in her glass on me.

  "It's a privilege for a wine this expensive to touch that filthy skin of yours" she laughed out loud as she left me there all soaked.

  I stood up to go change while she was climbing up the stairs.

  And that provoked her yet again. Because obviously everything provokes her.

  She came back to me. Walking furiously.

  She gave me a hot slap as she thundered again

  "did I ask you to stand up? You stupid girl. Get back down on your knees and stay there until I instruct you to stand up."

  "I'm sorry Miss Lawd." I said as I went back down on my knees.

  I stood up the moment she went upstairs.

  Because of course, The moment she left that sitting room, she had already forgotten that she told me to kneel down there.

  My father was standing by the side, watching everything but didn't do anything.

  I guess he was praying for me not to retaliate. I had a very bad temper, especially when the person in concern is Becky.

  But I've promised not to get my father in trouble ever again because the last time was hell for my family.

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  BECKY'S POV

  How did I end up in this situation?

  Just this morning, my life was normal and now, I'm in an uncivilized town with no one but the girl I have hated my entire life.

  My father has been kidnapped and I, THE HEIR TO THE DRAGON was on the run for my life.

  I would have to take over my family's business as "THE HEIR TO THE DRAGON."

  That is not what I dreamed for myself but that is my family's legacy and I must carry it on.

  I have always hated the kind of life that my father lived.

  His life style got my mother killed and there was nothing I could have done about it.

  I was never close to my parents. I tried avoiding their deadly life style.But what can you do, been born to the "DRAGON'S HEAD?".

  My father was happy when he discovered that my mom was having a girl.

  My mom was ruthless and she made my father brutal too and so he was happy that I would be just like my mother.

  But I hated that life of having so many enemies.And always having to look over my shoulders all the time.

  I tried to rebel in the only way a child could. I went to parties, did drugs, lavish money and hang around bad gangs.

  Just to get my parents attention but they still didn't care. Their business was all they concentrated on.

  ****************************

  I hardly went to school but I was forced to go to school on that fateful day.

  I was in class when the gunshots started.

  Swiftly after, my bodyguard came to get me. He took me through the back doorway of the school.

  But we were quickly surrounded by thugs with guns. Just when I thought I was dead, we heard gunshots.

  The gang of thugs disbanded and tried shielding themselves from the gunshots.

  But one by one, they fell to the ground but the shooter was never identified by the thugs. But I guess my bodyguard knew who the shooter was.

  He asked me to run and while I was running with all the speed in the world, I was dragged into a corner.

  She was the one. The other shooter was FREEN SAROCHA. The daughter of my bodyguard.

  While still hiding in that little corner, we were attacked by four thugs and she knocked out all four of them.

  She knew martial arts? When did she learn martial arts? Isn't she just a child like me.

  Wait!!! she's twenty now. But still, when did she learn how to fight so well and shoot guns. While still going to school.

  "Come!! let's move on. We must leave now. There are many more goons coming." She said.

  Wait!! what about my father? Are you taking me to my father? I asked

  "We can't talk now. We have to move quickly. When we get to a safe place, we'll talk." She said looking around to make sure we were in the clear.

  I was reluctant to leave with her but she held my hand and took me with her.

  She starched some clothes somewhere and we had to change before boarding a bus that led out of town.

  Some of the goons were placed at the exit of the city but thanks to Freen, we were able to elude them.

  *********************

  We boarded three different buses before getting to our destination.

  It was a seaside residence. Only few people lived there. We got into a cabin and then she said;

  "The lawd has been kidnapped. Nobody knows what is going to happen to him.

  But as long as you're alive, nobody can take over the "DRAGON'S HEAD" and so, your safety is of utmost priority."

  Wait! What? My father has been kidnapped? And instead of saving him, she just brought me here.

  I was so angry that I slapped her.

  "Are you mad? Instead of doing all you could, even laying down your life to save my father, all of you just left him to die in the hands of his kidnappers?

  You're nothing but a lowly servant and you dare find your life precious? You better go back and save my father." I roared angrily.

  "I'll let it slide this one time because you're hurting about your father. But don't you dare slap me again.

  It's just the both of us here. I could do anything I want to you and you won't be able to retaliate.

  Also stop calling me your servant because I'm not. I'm the daughter of your bodyguard. And I'm just helping you out" she said after which she gave me an evil smirk and walked away.

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  BECKY'S POV

  It was hard living out there without the money and protection of my father.


  Freen wasn't making it any easier. She saved my life and reminded me every minute of the day about it.

  She was mean to me. And there was nothing I could do about it. She is all I have, so I had to dance to her tune.

  Frankly, she was enjoying it. Being able to be rude to me and still getting away with it.

  But it's just for now. When things get back to normal, she will see the other side of me again.

  We have been out there for almost three weeks and still heard no information about our fathers.

  She was also worried about her father. Sometimes she gets really sad and cries in the bathroom when she thinks I'm not watching or listening.

  She was sad and worried about her father. Just like I was also worried about mine.

  We are alike but I never noticed up until now. Her father was her only family same as me.

  And both of our fathers were in a life threatened situations.

  We were both in pain but Freen is a badass. she is cool, intelligent and smart.

  She quickly blended in and got along with everyone in the seaside residence but it was different for me.

  I found it hard to communicate with the people there. I didn't know how to bring myself down to the level of commoners so I was always on my own.

  For over two weeks, I stayed indoors because whenever I went out of the house, I got into more trouble with the neighbours.

  They can be really rude but I couldn't punish them. But when I get back home, I'll make sure my father put them in their place.

  I couldn't help but get jealous when I see Freen hanging out with her new friends.

  I watched them for hours. She looks cheerful with others but she's grumpy whenever she's around me.

  I started getting jealous.

  I thought I was because they loved her and not me but whenever she returns home I feel happy.

  Even though she was being rude to me, I was really happy when she talks to me.

  Which made me realise that it wasn't the people that made me jealous.

  It was Freen spending time with others and not me that makes me jealous.

  What does this mean? I really don't understand these thoughts I'm having.

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  Freen actually never told people about me. She diverts the question whenever it's about me.

  I've heard people a couple of times asking her "who's the girl with you in that house?"

  "She's a nobody. Don't bother yourself with her." Was always her reply.

  I understand why she wasn't saying much about me. She was protecting me.

  If words get out about who I am and where I am, my life will be in serious danger.

  Maybe that's why Freen wasn't bothered about the fact that I stayed indoors all day.

  I'm the daughter of a well known drug lord all over the country. It would be easy for people to recognize me so the less people that sees my face, the safer we'll be.

  But she could go out whenever she wants. She can even go back home if she wants.

  Because obviously no one knew who she was. she is nothing but the daughter of a lowly servant of My Father.

  But right now she is the boss. She commands and I obey because she provides my daily Meal, clothing and shelter.

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  A week ago, I was home alone as usual when suddenly a man broke into our residence.

  He probably thought nobody was in the house but unfortunately for him, I was at home.

  When he saw me, he panicked and rushed to me trying to tie me up and stop me from screaming for help.

  He rushed to me and covered my mouth with his hand while looking for something with which to tie me up.

  I struggled and struggled by he was too powerful. But he slipped a bit and his hand left my mouth and so I screamed.

  "FREEN.... FREEN.... HELP ME...."

  Immediately, he covered my mouth again.

  Freen was far away from the house. There's no way she'd hear my scream.

  I gave up and stopped struggling. His hand was not only covering my mouth but also my nose.

  Which made it difficult for me to breathe. I closed my eyes slowly loosing consciousness when I felt a cold breeze coming from the entrance door.

  It was Freen. She came just in time. I was so relieved and although the man was twice her size, I wasn't afraid because I knew that she'd save me.

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  FREEN'S POV

  I was by the seaside with some indigenes when I heard her scream.

  I got scared. Have they found out about her? Are they here to kill her? I didn't know what to think.

  I just got up and ran as fast as I could to the cabin. When I open the door, she was being tied to a chair by a man.

  I didn't care to know who he was or why he was doing it. I just rushed towards them.

  He turned around and was about attacking me but I run swiftly to him, dodged his fist and punched him on both side of the shoulder blade.

  That weakened him and I hit him on the back of his knees and he fell, kneeling on the floor.

  I untied Becky quickly and quickly tied him to the chair ready to interrogate him.

  Why did he try to hurt her? Who sent him and how did they know where we were?

  I almost failed my mission. He could've killed her. Why didn't he just kill her if that was his mission?

  I was still trying to wrap my head around everything when Becky ran into my arms and hug me tightly.

  She must have been really scared. She was crying and I couldn't help but feel pity for her.

  She was helpless and I wasn't there to protect her. I was out been distracted.

  I tied him up and started asking him questions

  "who sent you and why are you here to hurt her?" But he wasn't responding.

  I guess I have to do it the hard way. I punched him severally on his face which made him bleed profusely.

  "I said who sent you. We can do this the easy way or we can do this the hard way but either way I'll get the truth out of you so you better start talking." I screamed at him.

  He wasn't ready to talk yet and so I went to my bag and brought out a screwdriver.

  "I'll keep removing each of you finger nails with this and believe me, it gonna hurt like a bitch."

  I was about starting when he screamed

  "wait! wait!! wait!!! please I don't know what you're talking about. Nobody sent me. You both are foreigners here so I just thought you had money and that is why I came to steal.

  I thought nobody was at home but when I saw her I just wanted to shut her up and take what I could from you guys "

  I was relieved when I found out that he was just a local indigene of the town.

  He was just a petty thief looking for something to steal from us seeing as we were new in town thinking that we had money on us.

  But what if that wasn't the case? What if someone really had found us out and they had killed her?

  I was being sloppy and distracted. I need to pay more attention to her.

  I needed to pay more attention to the reason why I am in this rural residence.

  I always left her at home alone but after what happened, I started taking her out with me anyway I went.

  I won't be able to live with myself and I don't think the "DRAGON'S HEAD" will let me live If anything had happened to Becky.

  And so Becky became my second wheel. We went everywhere together did everything together and although I couldn't stand her, I had to take her with me so as to protect her.

  She was actually very naive in so many ways. I thought her how to fish, how to cook and even do laundry the local way.

  She was actually having fun and for a second, we both forgot the fear that we've been having because of her Fathers.

  With time, I discovered that she wasn't really that bad. I mean, she is bad at everything but she was humble and she treated me like a human being.

  Unlike before that I was less than even the livestock ready to be butchered for her meal.