He won’t fall for me

Evening hour, Daxiane decided to dress less formal for the dinner invite. Alexia advised him to though. He wore an army green T-shirt and a pair of black jean pants. He paired it up with a pair of carton brown shoes. Now the problem was his hair. It was curly and thick, and it took time to dress it up. He decided to leave it wavy, no combing, no packing it up. Somehow he wanted to look simple.

"How do I look daddy?" He heard Alexia say behind him. He turned around and was wowed at how she kit herself. She wore a pink knee length gown and a pair of black shoes to match, she then packed her hair up in a tight bun.

"You look beautiful princess" he kissed her forehead.

"Thank you Daddy, you look good and I love that you left your hair. At least let it breathe" she smiled.

"Come on, let's go. Your mom to be just sent me the address of her family house" they walked hand in hand and headed for Daxiane's Jeep.

It was an hour's drive from the mansion to the Daves' home. Daxiane parked in the driveway and killed the engine. The duo then alighted from the car and headed to the door.

"I like the house daddy, it's simple and beautiful" Alexia said as she looked around the house.

"Yes it's okay" he nodded in agreement. The exterior of the Daves' home was really simple and beautiful. The compound looked simple, like what an average family would live in. Daxiane rang the doorbell twice, the door was opened on the third ring.

"Hey" a voice said, Daxiane looked up and saw it was Sheila. If looks could undress someone, Sheila would have been unclad and in his bed. She dressed simple though, she was clad in a red satin knee length gown that glued to her slim body like a second skin. The dress showed her exposed her cleavage a bit, it showed her slim waist and her slim hips. His eyes traveled down to her smooth legs.

"Daddy" a voice echoed bringing Daxiane out of his reveries. He cleared his throat and composed himself.

"Oh yes, evening Sheila" he smiled briefly and handed her the gift bag he was holding

"Oh Daxiane, you didn't have to" she collected the gift bag from him and opened it. It was a bottle of champagne, an expensive one at that. Daxiane shrugged

"This is Alexia, Alexia this is Sheila" Daxiane introduced.

"Hey Sheila" Alexia went to hug her

"Hey Alexia, good evening" Sheila smiled and hugged her back.

"You are so beautiful" Alexia broke the hug

"You too princess, I love your dress"

"Oh thank you Daddy got it for me" --Sheila smiled and looked at Daxiane. Somehow, her insides tingled. To her, he looked hot in his casual yet unique wear, his rippled muscles were visible, his broad and hard chest threatened to tear his shirt and damn! Those powerful thighs, she couldn't seem to take her eyes off him. She liked that he left his hair, he looked more handsome with his curly hair, he always weaved his hair backwards.

"Sheila, can we go in?" Daxiane asked, he smirked when he saw the way she looked at him.

"Oh yes yes please, my family is waiting for you both in the dinning room" she said and let them in.

"This way please" she led them. Daxiane scanned the house, it was a lovely home, cream color painting on the wall, the furniture was put in place and picture portraits hanged on the wall. He could see two Elderly men in a frame, One of them was the older version of Sheila, he looked like he was in his early fifties while the other looked like he was in his forties. They were both handsome too. He saw a family portrait of the two men he saw earlier seated with Sheila on one's thighs and two other male that stood side by side. 'I don't see a mother here, are these her uncle's?' Daxiane wondered

"You have a very lovely home" Alexia commented

"Thanks baby" Sheila smiled. "Here we are" she motioned.

"Guys" she called out, her family turned around to where the trio stood

"This is Daxiane Turéz, my husband to be and this is his daughter Alexia. Daxiane, Alexia meet my family. Rafael and Charles are my fathers....." She was saying 'oh dang it, why didn't it occur to me, they're gay Daxiane thought.

".....my brothers, Bromeo and Miguel" she introduced. Bromeo stood up from his chair and went towards where Daxiane stood and gave him a handshake.

"Good evening everyone" Daxiane greeted

"Good evening you guys" Alexia smiled from ear to ear.

"Mr Turéz, Miss Turéz, come have a seat" Charles offered. Daxiane and Alexia went and sat Down. The family welcomed them warmly, Sheila went and sat down close to Miguel

"Father, dad... Daxiane brought Champagne" Sheila announced

"Oh that's good, thank you Daxiane" Charles said and collected the wine.

"What are you doing sister?" Bromeo asked Sheila

"Errrrrr sitting brother" she smiled

"Close to your brother? Come on sit close to your husband, are you running from him

"Bromeo I'm sure it's fine" she said 'oh Lord! Give me strength' she thought inwardly

"It's okay Robin, you can come sit with me" he smirked. 'cunning bastard! What are you on to now Mr Turéz?' she thought while she got up to sit close to him. She found out that her heart was beating really fast, sitting close to him made her to sweat in the palms

"So Daxiane, Sheila here told us that you're Alexio's father" Charles asked

"Yes I am" He nodded

"Do you have proof?"Rafael asked

"Proof?" Daxiane asked.

"Yes, we do not want an imposter in our grandson's life" Charles answered.

"I have proof, speaking of Alexio, where is he please"

"He's asleep upstairs. He is tired from his playdate with his uncle" Sheila replied as she put salad in his plate

"You have another brother Robin?" He arched a brow

"No, a best friend. Alexio sees him as an uncle"

"Oh that's fine" He replied

"Your daughter is beautiful" Miguel said, Daxiane smiled briefly

"Thanks Miguel" Alexia smiled

"How old are you child?" Rafael asked

"I am sixteen years sir" She answered with pride

"That's lovely child. Daxiane you have such a grown up child as well. Are you sure my daughter can handle this responsibility?" Rafael asked. Daxiane was about replying when Alexia butted in

"I won't be a problem sir. You see I'm not really his daughter. He's my older brother, I am the last one of five. Mommy and Daddy died when I was three so Dad here was the only one who had time for me, my other siblings were to busy to take care of me decided to call him dad"

"Really?" Sheila "I am so sorry" she stroked her hand.

"It's fine" she shrugged. They started eating and drinking. First it was the appetizer, Shrimp soup and cabbage porridge

"We're Moroccans Daxiane, Cabbage soup is like a tradition" Sheila said

"I see, it's delicious" he smiled

"Daxiane do you love my sister?" Miguel blurted out which made everywhere quiet. Daxiane stopped eating, he set his spoon down, his gaze ran through each member of the Daves'family

"No!"

"No?" Miguel asked, he could not believe the boldness of the man.

"No, I only just met her. We agreed to get married because of Alexio my son. He needs parents in his life not just a parent"

"And do you know that if these parents don't love each other, they won't run a family"

"Daddy will love Sheila soon. She's a lovely person" Alexia butted in, again.

"Alexia, when adults are talking, you stay out of it okay baby?" Daxiane said, Alexia nodded in defeat.

"I didn't say I hate her did I? She doesn't love me too so what's the fuss Miguel" he smirked

"She does man....." Bromeo was saying when Sheila cut in

"Please people let's just eat" she gulped down audibly and smiled briefly, nothing else was said on the matter. All through out, she could feel his intense gaze on her.

"So Sheila, do you work?" Alexia asked

"Yes I do" she replied and sipped on her orange juice

"Where do you work?"

"I own a book store here in Mexico"

"A book store? That's cool. Can I see it"

"Well, yes"

"So what will you do with the book store when you get married Sheila dear?" Charles asked

"I'll continue working there"

"I live in Italy Robin, that can't be possible" Daxiane said

"Italy? You don't live in Mexico?" She turned to him

"Yes, but not to worry I'll sort it for you"

"How would you sort it out?"

"He said he'll sort it Sheila, now let's have dessert." Bromeo announced. They had cherry cake, vanilla Ice cream and biscuits for desert. Pecker filled, Charles suggested that Sheila and Daxiane go to the garden to get to know each other. Sheila tried to give her father a sign that he should not push the idea.

"Come Alexia, let me take you to your baby brother" Bromeo said, Alexia followed him happily. She couldn't wait to see her brother.

Sheila led Daxiane to the garden and sat on the long wooden chair. Daxiane didn't sit though, he stood and looked around.

"Nice garden, nice family" he commented

"Thank you" Sheila said shyly. There was a long and thick silence. The moment seemed awkward to Sheila. She was sweating on the palms and staying close to this hunk of a man made it worse, she felt a sexual tension rising inside of her. She needed to get out of that situation and quick.

"I have a proposal for you?" Daxiane said breaking the silence

"Isn't this marriage enough proposal?" She rolled her eyes

"No" he brought out a paper from his pants pocket and handed it to her. She collected it from him and read through.

"A documented oat?" She said with disbelief and stood up in a huff

"Yes, as it says there. You'll not on any circumstances leave my children if we have a misunderstanding, no divorce because it'd affect the children. Secondly you won't sleep with any other man because that's infidelity"

"Excuse me?"

"Yes Sheila"

"I understand the part of divorce but what right do you have to discern whether or not I sleep another man"

"Sheila, I am getting married to you in a week's time" He hovered over her, his big frame covered her small frame "you're mine and any man that tries to get close to you will die" he said in a low and stern tone

"You're exactly what people say you're" she gulped down and looked him in the eye

"Really? What am I?"

"A ruthless Mafia, a Mafia that kills at the slightest chance"

"I'm ruthless to those who cross my path Robin"

"Is that what you want Alex to grow into? A monster?" She asked which angered him but he was good at hiding his emotions

"If he wants to" he shrugged his shoulder

"Is this what you want me to live with? A killer, a narcissist? What training do you want to give to your children?" She almost snapped

"The same training I'd give to you if you don't shut this pipe hole you call a mouth." He smirked

"You'll not have me in your bed Daxiane Turéz"

"From your looks and body language, you want me Robin" he tucked the strands of hair that was on her face to the back of her ear, she stepped backward.

"Sign the paper or I'll call off the wedding and you know what that means" he smiled evilly

"Fine!" She said sternly, he gave a pen which she snatched. She quickly signed the paper and slammed it on his chest.

"You make me sick" she felt tears welling up in her eyes, she quickly rushed out of his presence.... smiling mischievously

"I got you now" she thought as she walked out.

**** Earlier

Alexia went to Alex's room and found him watching cartoon.

"Hey Alex" she whispered. The little boy turned around and saw Alexia, he smiled and stood up from the bed.

"Hi" he smiled even though he had no front teeth.

"You must be Alex right?"

"Yes... come sit down" he tapped on his bed with his hand. Alexia went and sat down close to him.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Alexia, your big sister"

"I have a big sister?" Alex's eyes went wide

"Yes you do. I'm so glad I got to meet you finally"

"Me too" he hugged her "Are you Dad's daughter? We share the same father right?"

"Yes, he's around"

"Woah! Can I go see him?"

"Sure but for now, he's with mom. They're in garden"

"Do you think they're planning on how to give us another baby?"

"Let's hope so"

"What are you watching?" she asked

"The Croods, it's a recent animation"

"That's cool, I want to watch too. Budge up" she said and removed her shoes.....

Later, Daxiane saw it was getting late so he decided to call it a night.

"Thanks for having us" he said when he got to the door

"Daddy, are you leaving now?" Alex ran to him, Daxiane hoisted him up

"Yes champ"

"I don't want you to leave" the little boy pouted sadly

"Don't be sad champ, I'll be back"

"Pinky promise dad?" He brought his little pinky finger for Daxiane to clamp

"Promise Champ" Daxiane chuckled

"Now now, let your daddy and sister get some rest" Sheila went and took him from Daxiane's arms.

"Goodnight guys" Daxiane shook the men. Alexia went and hugged Sheila and Alexio

"Bye" she smiled, Sheila smiled back and kissed her forehead. Daxiane and Alexia left the the Daves' house and headed to theirs.

When the Daves' made sure they had left, Sheila went to tuck Alex in bed. After doing that she went downstairs to meet Charles scolding Bromeo.

"You almost fucked this up Bromeo" Charles said angrily

"I was tired of the pretense dad! How can that man not love my sister"

"Because he doesn't know me yet Bromeo" Sheila said and folded her arms

"You gave up ten years of your life for that ungrateful man Sheila" Bromeo said

"He doesn't know I'm his Ally it's better this way"

"But sister what if he finds out that you're his strange girl, the girl he has been looking for?" Miguel asked

"He can't...he won't"

"Sooner or later he'll find out that we've been pretending. We are Mafias Sheila! Dad, father... I'm not an average Moroccan. I am... we're dangerous and we have a mission" Bromeo said

"COUGGAR" They said in unison

"That's why I agreed to marry him, the only way to help him find Couggar is to get close to him"

"Apart from the whole mission dear Sheila, Daxiane needs to fall for you. You can't waste ten years of your life helping one man and he ceases to notice any of your efforts" Rafael said

"Dad, what's important is his safety and that of his children. I don't think Daxiane will ever fall for me" she sighed sadly

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