The Prisoner of the Mafia
TSM Chapter 22 - The Deal
As Daniel got off his motorcycle, he stared at Edlyn's shop building from the outside, slowly opening his helmet and putting it on the rear view.
Taking a deep breath, he began to step inside the store. "Hi" said Daniel slowly. Edlyn who seemed to be sitting quietly stood up to Daniel.
"Sit down first, you want a drink?" Fresh Edlyn.
Daniel shook his head quickly, he smiled stiffly and sat down on a chair that Edlyn had invited him to. "I'm sorry I came too early" Daniel said.
"Oh, no, the store is open. In a moment, I'm going to get the money now," said Edlyn, looking nervous, both still awkward as the meeting last night, where Daniel explained if Arabella was kidnapped and used as collateral for James' debt.
Before long, Edlyn returned and sat down before Daniel, holding out an envelope so thick. "I'm sorry I only gave less than half of it, $170,000 is really very big, even I don't have that much money," Edlyn said with a look of regret.
"No need to apologize Edlyn, I should have apologized for bothering you, I promised to replace him in a few weeks, I was trying to contact my brother in London" Daniel said.
Edlyn seemed to shake her head slowly, "It's okay, my best friend Arabella, there's no need to rush back, it's my savings, the most important thing now is that Arabella can be free," Edlyn said.
Daniel again took a deep breath, he took the envelope. "Then again I'm very grateful, I have to go now to find another loan" Daniel said. Without being able to prevent it, Edlyn just nodded her head slowly, she looked at Daniel who started to get up and walked towards the exit. But before Daniel actually came out, the man turned around with a smile, his head nodding faintly at Edlyn then closing the shop door.
Edlyn exhaled violently, her body as soon as she threw it on the back of the chair. Already 5 months passed, the awkwardness with erratic heartbeat is still so felt.
Edlyn knew this was wrong, she should not have put her feelings on Daniel, her best friend's lover. Only Daniel can make her feel love.
All this started 5 months ago, with the unfortunate Edlyn car can not live at all.
“Hai,” greet Daniel while removing his helmet, he walked towards where 2 women stand in front of the closed shop. “Edlyn? Don't you usually don't come home?” Daniel asked puzzledly, he looked at the circular watch on his wrist.
“The car belongs to Edlyn can not live dear, we are waiting for people from the workshop,” replied Arabella explained.
“Not usually my car like this, this morning is still fine,” said Edlyn, his face looks annoyed and tired.
Daniel scratched his head softly that did not itch, “Sorry I can not help the car business like this, but I will come to wait until the mechanic came,”, said Daniel while chuckling.
Arabella gave a small laugh, she hugged Daniel's hand tightly. “How was the cafe today? Is crowded?” Ask Arabella. Arabella holiday with Daniel is different, they two agree on that, because the holiday is better used to work part time, besides they always meet every day at the cafe.
Daniel peeling Arabella's head slowly, he shook his head slowly. “As usual, if you have a cafe holiday always quiet dear,” seductive Daniel makes Arabella laugh again.
“Oh gosh, you better just go home, I'm just being a mosquito repellent here,” protested Edlyn, but he just said in a joking tone, making the couple chuckle softly.
“Don't envy Edlyn, I told you open your heart to a new man, I'm sure your life will be more colorful,” goda Arabella then.
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Patience guys, 2 more chapters. As always, do not forget flowers or coffee