Taken By The Mafia Lord

Music Recommendation :- I'm Alive :Lance and Linton, NC Carson

"Hey, slow down!" Winters shouted out to the kids who took off as soon as they arrived at their destination. They came for a walk around the park to get some fresh air, even though it indirectly felt like a date with Akim.

Nope, it was not a date at all.

She was just taking a walk in the park and Akim just happened to be a kind and supportive guy. Winters didn't want to think about it else she gets distracted during duty. Reina's children were like a ticking time bomb, waiting to detonate the instant her mind moves off track.

"Give them a break, they know better than to get in trouble here," Akim told her upon seeing the extreme worry on her face.

Winters stared at the tiny figures already gone far ahead of them in the distance. She turned to ask him, "What if they get lost? You know how they are? Or worse, get in trouble?" She complained, sighing heavily.

Nannying Reina's kids was equivalent to losing one-third of her life span. No man or woman at risk of cardiac arrest could be with them at all. The kids were impossible.

"Don't worry, they would be on their best behavior,"

"Huh?" She peered up at him,

"What do you mean?"

Akim laughed slyly, "I might have struck a deal with them and they promised not to cause any problems on our date,"

Winters almost choked on her saliva, "D-date?" she had not seen that arrangement coming - even though she wished for it.

She scratched the back of her head, a blush creeping up her face,

"This is a date?"

a warm feeling spread in her chest and she felt giddy with excitement. Gosh, this was not like her.

"I know I kind of wanted us to date and get to know each other first, but I think I want more," Akim told her.

"What?"

Although the butterflies in her stomach kept flustering, she was anxious as well, already having a clue where this was going and had no idea what to do. Winters was not sure if she wanted to take this big step anymore. There was a lot on the line here and Akim doesn't even know anything about her.

He doesn't even know she's an agent in Spencer's home. Akim doesn't know her real background. What does she do for a living? He has no clue she was a hacker. And hackers like her weren't as cool as what they describe in the movies. She was a fucking criminal - and he was a prince.

Akim winked at her and suddenly, a violinist came out of nowhere, playing a breathtaking tune.

What the hell?

Winters was astounded, everything was going too fast. However, that was not all because a trumpeter and drummer joined the tune with cheerleaders who came out of nowhere, performing stunts in the air as if this were a choreographed show and her life was suddenly a movie.

A banner was lifted in the air that said, "Be my girlfriend, Winters." while acrobatics were performed in the air.

Winters didn't know how to tell Akim that all of this wasn't necessary. It was a bit over the top for a simple proposal nor was she a fan of such attention. Audiences were already taking videos of the entertaining scene and her face was going to make rounds on the internet.

To her greatest shock, Elsa rushed over to Akim and handed a bouquet to Akim while her siblings stood by the side, giggling mischievously. Whoah, even the triplets were on this?

The music reached a crescendo and they danced harder and faster, everyone's spirits flying higher and higher while Winters was overwhelmed

until everything and everyone came to a halt, all eyes were on her.

Okay?

Winters' shifted uncomfortably on the balls of her heels. What was she supposed to do at this point? This was awkward. Winters knew this was supposed to be a romantic gesture, however, a romantic getaway seemed much more appealing at this point.

Thankfully, Akim saved her when he got down on his knees instead and presented the flowers to her saying,

"Would you be my girlfriend, Winters?"

She should say no, Winters knew that was the right thing to do. Whether she liked it or not, Akim would surely break up with her when he finds out her secrets, but for once, she wanted to be selfish.

Was it wrong to be selfish?

Since it wouldn't last anyway, she wanted to enjoy her relationship with Akim as long as it lasted. She honestly liked Akim and wouldn't give up on him like this. Winters would only give up when he doesn't want her anymore.

"Yes," She said and a joyous celebration erupted in the crowd. It was chaos but Winters didn't care as she pulled Akim to his feet, accepting the flower he gave her just as he leaned down and kissed her in front of everyone.

Cheers broke out but Winters didn't care as she kissed him back with the same fervor and affection, only pulling apart when she felt confetti being thrown over them.

It didn't surprise her to learn that it was Ella and Elsa's work, it was a work befitting their status and reputation. At least they were being on their behavior, she thought.

The celebration continued and everyone began to congratulate and wish them a successful relationship while the others were busy capturing the scene with their phones. However, that was when it happened.

Diego screamed, "Celebration time!" with a bottle of champagne in his hand that he shook above his head vigorously as if it was the world cup.

"Diego! Don't-!" Winters tried to warn him but it was too late.

The moment Diego tried to open the bottle, the cork popped out with force, and as if in slow motion, Winters watched as the cork traveled and hit one of the cheerleaders on the knee.

Unfortunately, the cheerleaders were currently forming a pyramid in the air, and the person the cork hit was supporting from the ground. Hence the instant she cried out and buckled from the pain, like a domino effect, every other person on that pyramid collapsed from their various heights.

"Uh Oh," Diego croaked.