The Billionaire Mafia
Apologies

A few hours earlier

The two beautiful women were sitting at each other's distance, there was a round table that became a barrier between them. No one wants to start a conversation first after the waiter delivers the order on their desk. Both of them were busy with their respective thoughts, some time ago they were involved in a cold war for fighting over the same man. No, rather one of them was too hopeful. Although it has been confirmed about their relationship, the woman does not accept it, so always look for problems with the woman in front of him. And some time ago he had realized his mistake, only today he ventured to meet the woman so loved by the man of his past. How could he possibly think of that man as his past? For he will seek his happiness without bringing the man into his future.

"I...." Helena hesitates to make a sound, as she always thinks that Elie will never forgive her. "I'm sorry for my attitude towards you all along." In the end, an apology was said from Helena's lips, making Elie flabbergasted for a moment.

"You... Are you kidding me?" Of course Elie did not believe it, he wanted to make sure in advance if the woman in front of him was not playing.

Helena responded with a smile, she understood that Elie would not believe her just like that considering her was a pain in the ass.

"Hem, I know you won't just believe it. No problem, I still want to apologize to you." Helena reviewed a faint smile, even though Elie would not believe it, she would still apologize. "I'm a fool, I close my eyes to the truth. Mikel doesn't really love me, he just takes care of me because of his responsibilities. She always said if I was like her sister, because we both had the same fate, I-" Downcast sadly, Helena couldn't possibly tell her who was always looking for a way to end her life.

Elie silently listened, to be honest she felt concerned and pity. If Helena's fate is the same as Meisha's, meaning that the woman before her is really fragile and needs a backrest, only Mikel can't do it, because the man only loves her. Somehow Elie became guilty, even though Helena's attitude was outrageous by constantly bothering her, but the woman was not entirely at fault. It's just that he's looking for a place to lean on and hasn't got it yet.

"Are you always like that?" Elie was timid when she asked him, he did not want to open Helena's old wounds, but he was really curious.

Hearing Elie's question, Helena suddenly looked up. "Ending life?" Instead of being sad, Helena smiled. He first met Mikel two years ago after living a difficult life without his mother who had been gone a year ago. "At that time Mikel saved me from killing myself, he pulled me when I was just about to jump off the bridge." Helena chuckled small as if it was a funny event, but not with the silent Elie, trying to be a good listener without having to patronize. "You know what he said? He said if I shouldn't waste my life, he doesn't want me to be like his sister, I don't care to keep insisting on ending my life, because what would I live for if my backstop in this world had already left me. All this time Mommy who was always by my side, we both strengthened each other. But my world was instantly shattered when I saw Mommy kill herself, I....." Helena was unable to stem her tears that she had endured with all her might while telling her sad past.

All this time he could survive because armed with the wishes of his Mommy who wants himself to become a famous designer. When her Mommy was alive, Helena helped build a boutique. Carl Valentine was the name coined by Anna Carl for his small boutique. Who would have guessed if the current boutique and its design became one of the interests in the City of Paris.

Seeing how fragile Helena was, Elie unexpectedly stood up and hugged the woman. "It's okay, it's all over, you're the strongest woman I've ever met." Trying to calm Helena down gently, her outstretched hand rubbed Helena's shoulder. "I don't hate you, really. Don't be like this anymore." The feeling of sadness, disappointment felt by Helena seemed to be channeled to Elie, so that she could feel the pain borne by the woman who was in her arms. Elie did not want to dig any deeper, because in fact he already knew the true events of Mikel. The suicide of Helena's mother, to a family that never supported and never even considered the woman. She knew it all, which made her unable to hate Helena.

Hearing Elie's sentence, Helena grew sobbing, a sentence that touched her heart. Moreover, the phrase 'I do not hate you' as if it gives the strength to reduce the pain that is now mastering it again.

"I-I'm fine, you hold me very tight. I'm having trouble breathing." Helena wiped away the tears that flooded her face.

"Good God, I'm sorry." Then Elie immediately let go of her embrace. Even the woman quietly wiped the corner of her wet eyes. Elie again buried her body in the chair. The two sat together, then chuckled together.

"Thank you for forgiving me and listening to my story. You're a good woman, and Mikel loves you very much." Sincerely, that was what could be seen from the look of Helena's eyes. Actually the woman is a good woman, Elie can feel it since her meeting with Helena. Although annoying, the woman seemed to cover something behind her attitude.

"You're a good woman too." Elie replied to praise, not just mince words, but that's what he saw from the figure of Helena so far. It would be a great mistake to think of himself as having hatred for the woman in front of him. Although there is jealousy when Mikel along with Helena, but he tried to reduce the flames of jealousy without knowing clearly what really happened.

Helena chuckles, good lady? I don't know why that sentence doesn't fit him. "You don't misunderstand my relationship with Mikel. She's only responsible for looking after me like her sister."

Elie nodded, she understood what Helena was trying to say. "Mike.... I mean Mikel explained it to me, you don't have to worry."

Helena lowered her gaze, hiding her feelings that she knew what they were. Mikel's relationship with Elie looks very good, so Mikel does not hesitate to explain himself directly so that the woman he loves is not misunderstood and should not be envious, he should not feel jealous, because they deserve to be together. The two returned awkwardly, busy with the contents of their respective heads. Elie concludes that Helena still harbors feelings for Mikel. Right, the woman was just setting her heart, because even though the feeling was a little, she had no intention of taking Mikel back. It might not hurt if he expects a new love, like Mikel who loves Elie so much. He also hopes there will be a man who sincerely loves him regardless of his situation which is full of problems.

"That's all I want to talk to you about. I'm glad you're willing to forgive me. I was thinking you'd grab my hair." Helena chuckled, giving an atmosphere of joking so that the awkwardness that was back around was slightly reduced.

Elie also chuckled. "It's a pity that if a beautiful designer gets caught on camera with a messy appearance," she joked back. Elie understood that Helena wanted to change the atmosphere that had previously been awkward.

The two women let go of laughter. There is no awkwardness that both feel. When others see, they are like friends. Has a beautiful face and a graceful look.

"I'll go first. Thank you for taking the time for me." Helena rubbed Elie's shoulder, trying to get more familiar. They got out of the cafe and stood on the side of the road.

"Hem, no problem. I'm glad to see you like this, we look like good friends."

Dumbfounded for a while, because Elie already considers herself a good friend. He prefers to be alone before finding a good friend.

"Thank you." Helena's two eyes glazed over, moved by Elie's words.

"Yes, you too."

The two were just about to walk in opposite directions, but a black sedan car was seen speeding at high speed. Helena who happened to look back was surprised to see the car was on Elie.

"Youte!!!!" Helena ran as fast as she could to reach Elie's body. I don't know why his body moves on its own.

Brugh

Both of them bounced on the shoulder of the road, but the one who was injured was Helena because Elie had fallen on it.

"Damelene!" Elie is surprised, she does not realize that the car is after her, so Helena must save herself.

"I'm doing fine. The important thing is that you're not hurt, Mikel can worry about you." Even under these circumstances, Helena was still thinking about Elie's situation. At least he managed to save the woman who meant the most to Mikel.

"Stupid, you're still thinking about me." Elie grimaced as a red viscous liquid flowed from Helena's arm.

***

"Stupid! Eliminate that woman only you can't!" A middle-aged man seemed to be gleaming with anger because two men failed to do the job.

"Sorry Master, there are two women there. We were confused as to which one was our target!"

BUGH

"Stupid!" And the telling of one man made him even more angry. "Didn't you see the photo I sent you?! That woman is a designer, you should know that woman's face!"

"I'm sorry Master." Both are scared.

"Go you! Don't let me slash your heads!" And hurriedly left before their Master threat actually happened.

The middle-aged man grabbed his hair in frustration. He looked back at an urn containing the ashes of his son.

"You should see that woman you love dead, Mike!!!" his wrath is full of revenge. Mike or Mikel is a man who has eliminated his son. His nephew was still living in another hemisphere and foolishly he only realized when the man who had grown up and full of calculations avenged his revenge first to his son. By targeting the woman Mike loves, he can be satisfied because the man is back to feeling his name is lost.

To be continue

Elie

Helena

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