Taken By The Mafia Lord

He was alive, Natalie didn't know whether to be relieved or be scared by the news. But deep down, the doctor in her was grateful that he survived and she was proud of her skills; she saved a human life. But her rational mind? She's fucked.

What was he doing here? Like a grim reaper that came to claim souls, did he come to end her? She never mentioned that incident to anybody and she trusted Penelope not to say a thing as well. What happened then, why was he here?

However, that question was answered when her father stepped out, "Daniel, you are here!" her papa welcomed him, wrapping his hand in a handshake and that was when it hit her.

He was indeed the visitor her father was talking about and his name is Daniel. Damn, what is going on here? Does her father know he's a criminal? What if her father really does know and is determined to go to any extent to win the election? Horror filled Natalie and her stomach recoiled in disgust. What is her father up to? What is he getting himself into?

Does her mother even know what her husband's up to? She bet not, that one was an airhead and even if she does know, she would only support her husband in the end. Hence, she couldn't bring it up with her mother.

"Here, this is my children and a family friend,"

Natalie was so lost in her thought that she only snapped back to reality when her father began to introduce them to his guest.

"Shit!" She didn't have the time to brace herself as her gaze connected with his and a gasp left her lips.

Natalie was not taken aback by his good looks - maybe a little - but by the intensity in his gaze and the reality that he pressed a gun to her head weeks ago. She had nightmares that night and Penelope was still a bit traumatized by the experience.

"You have such lovely daughters," Daniel said, his eyes still fixed on her and that made her uncomfortable as hell. Her father laughed boisterously, taking that as a compliment, not even realizing there might be an added meaning to those words or the fact she knew he was treading on dangerous territory with this man.

"Thank you for the compliment. Anyway, the food is getting cold, and my wife makes a delicious apple pie I bet you have never tasted in your life," He flattered him.

"I bet," Daniel mused, following her father's lead, but not without glancing one final look her way and a shiver danced down her spine.

Everyone else followed after her papa and his "esteemed" guest except her and Penelope.

Her friend whirled around immediately, "What does he want?" Her brows were creased with worry, "We never told anyone about the incident,"

"I have no idea," Natalie answered, biting on the inside of her cheeks and she doesn't like it. She added under her breath, "And I don't like what's going on,"

"What are you girls waiting for, come on!" Her mother was the one who returned to see them gawking at space.

Hesitantly, the both of them followed her to the dining and Daniel was seated by his father's side with her mother took her husband's right-hand side. On the bright side, her younger sister Dorcas was already seated beside Daniel, creating a demarcation between the both of them thankfully when she sat.

As expected, their conversation was mostly based on politics and though it was boring as hell, Natalie listened, hoping to God that something would give her a clue concerning this unholy allegiance between Daniel and her father, but gave up when she came up with nothing.

Even with one seat away, Natalie was quite aware of Daniel's presence and she thought over and over again why he was here. Was this merely a coincidence or was he here for something? What was he here for? Just who is he? Although she heard from the conversation that he was a businessman or something, she knew otherwise, he was a criminal that would have ended her life had she not been smart enough.

Unable to take it anymore, Natalie stood up, saying, "I hope to retire early, I'm feeling a bit under the weather," She hoped to be excused.

"Sure, sure," Her father waved her off as if she didn't matter. At that moment, Daniel was all that mattered to him.

Natalie made a sign to Penelope to come and find her after she was done but she didn't know if the girl was listening because she didn't look her way. Nonetheless, she returned to her room and waited for her friend patiently. They needed to discuss what was going on.

Not long after, a knock came on her door, and Natalie without thinking, went to open it, forgetting that Penelope doesn't need to knock because they share the same room - she just barges in. However, before she could realize her mistake, it was too late and she had opened the door for…. Daniel.

She moved quickly to shut it close, but Daniel was faster and had already moved into the room, pushing her against the wall and closing her mouth with her large palm so she doesn't scream and draw attention.

"Scream and you'd regret it," He warned her, the threat in his gaze real and she nodded obediently.

Daniel let go of his hand yet he was cautious and ready to make good of his threat if she disobeys him, however, the girl was smart.

"So this is where you have been hiding, princess?" He took notice of her room.

So, it was a coincidence.

"What are you doing here?" She snarled at him, "You promised to let us go if we don't say a word and we didn't, moreover, you're alive thanks to me."

He nodded, "Yes, princess, I'm alive because of you,"

At least, he has the balls to admit it.

"You have nothing to fear, princess, I only have business with your father."

The hairs on her body stood on edge as she asked, "What kind of business."

But Daniel smiled at her as if he found this amusing. He ruffled her hair playfully to her annoyance, "You don't need to know, it's between us adults. But don't worry, we'll see each other around a lot now." He winked at her.

*End of flashback*