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Penulis: Yui Ismutomo
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-03-01 11:17:41

Since then I never heard of or met the men in black suits again, Kate was right, they wouldn't bother me anymore.

Even Richard came to the cafe whenever I was already home or just when I didn't have a shift at the time, as if to give me some distance.

It's been a week since I returned to my life, only less burdened where I used to have to set aside money to be able to pay educational debts, now I can pamper myself a little with the extra money.

Bbrrttt..!!

The vibration of the mobile phone from inside informs me that there is an incoming text and I take it out to read it from my old part-time place at Equinox bar, yes, I am currently only working part-time at Kate's place and stopped bartending.

'Dwyne, can you help cover for Ed at the bar Friday night? He fell down the stairs yesterday and I haven't found anyone who can bartend Friday - Louis' 

Louis is the owner of the bar where I used to work.

I thought I could rest tomorrow night, but I couldn't say no to the owner of the bar because he, like Kate, often helped me out. 

"Okay, I'll be there at 9." I replied before putting the phone back in my pocket and walking back to the emergency room with my fellow interns.

Never thought that I would meet that horrible man there.

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Wearing tight jeans and a black tank top, I think this is enough, after all I will be working behind the drinks counter not as a waitress, I thought and grabbed a jacket to put on before going out and locking the room door.

"Ellainne," Louis greeted me as I entered the bar from the back door. One of the conditions of working here was that we called each other by other names instead of our real names, and he always called me by my middle name Ellainne instead of Dwyne.

I smiled and waved softly to everyone in the lounge. The diner opens at 7pm and will turn into a bar at 10pm, where the tables will be removed for those who want to dance.

"Thank you for coming to help," Louis said and kissed my cheek.

I nodded, "Who's in front?" I asked him, wanting to know who my bartending colleagues were tonight.

"Benjamin and Gilbert," He replied smiling, he knew those two men were one of the men I could tolerate.

I waved goodbye after putting my bag in the locker then put my mobile phone in my back trouser pocket and walked out.

Equinox was always crowded, one of the youngsters' favorite places.

"Ellainne!!!" Greeted Benjamin and Gilbert then hugged me, "Nice to have a pretty lady helping out tonight." Benjamin added as he received a gentle punch from me.

Still a flirt, I said to myself and shook my head.

"Why did Louis ask me to come? Usually two bartenders are enough." I asked as I started to help them tidy up the glasses for later use.

"An important person said he rented this place overnight." Gilbert whispered and made me raise my eyebrows in surprise.

An important person, huh?

"Really? The whole Equinox." I exclaimed in shock.

He and Benjamin nodded, "That's why Louis asked the best bartender he had to attend." Gilbert added with a wink.

I laughed at that, Benjamin and Gilbert were very easy going, that's why people liked them and the money made for the bar if they worked was a lot because they were very good at seducing women who would melt and order whatever was offered.

As the tables are set and the dinner guests begin to leave, one by one the décor of the restaurant transforms into a night bar and the DJ starts playing his tunes.

As the tables are set and the dinner guests leave, one by one the décor transforms into a night bar and the DJ starts playing his tunes.

As guests began to arrive and order their drinks, me, Benjamin and Gilbert got busy with our work.

It was 1 o'clock and there were more guests, but to my surprise, there were a few men who came in their black shirts.

Why are you panicking? I scolded myself.

Black shirts are normal, calm down... calm down...

"Hey, baby girl, 2 shots of Tequila." A very handsome black man with a Chris Brown-like face greeted me and placed his money on the table.

I quickly handed him his drink, but he quickly thrust one towards me, "Afraid you're thirsty, beautiful, maybe after this you can give me your phone number?" He flirted deftly and I just laughed as I downed the tequila quickly.

"Only one shot won't get my number, baby." I quickly replied and turned around to take another drink order.

Yup, rejecting these drunk men has become my specialty, working for more than 2 years behind the bar counter taught me many things, one of which is not to easily believe the men who come to this bar and seduce you.

Since then, many men have bought me drinks, as if to see who can conquer me, men!

However, I'm a girl who can handle alcohol, so a few drinks doesn't make me drunk.

Benjamin and Gilbert were smirking at the fact that I was more famous than them and just laughed as I turned them all down.

Apparently they said it was an important person's birthday celebration so it was a private party attended by only his friends.

Benjamin and Gilbert seemed to know some of the guys and I just nodded when introduced by them.

"Don't try, she can't be seduced." Gilbert hurriedly warned his friend who wanted to open his mouth towards me and I just laughed while shaking my head in amusement.

"Really? Even for my birthday?"

My eyes widened as I heard the words spoken by a heavy-voiced man from beside me.

I knew that voice...

Thump... Thump... Thump...

My heart skipped a beat and I turned my head to meet a pair of brown eyes that looked back at me with his trademark smirk when he saw me recognize him.

Sh*t! Him again?!!!

"Hello, puppet!" He greeted me happily.

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Six

    I tried to hold back my emotions and smiled sweetly at the man in front of me, Benjamin, Gilbert along with the others around us looked surprised to see him recognize me, "Happy Birthday, it's free for you." I said casually then thrust a glass of Jagerbomb towards him.He laughed but drank it in one quick gulp as if the drink had no effect on him.Sh*t!He's capable of holding alcohol, I muttered to myself."I didn't know you worked here." He asked as if we were old friends, but when someone ordered something and I took my eyes off him, I gasped in surprise to see the person being pulled by a man dressed in black which made me look back at the horrible man."I'm working right now." I sighed in annoyance and saw him raise an eyebrow before looking to my right."LOUIS!!!" My eyes widened as I heard him call out to my boss who was currently in the corner helping with the cashier.Louis looked in his direction before walking over and standing next to me, "What's wrong? Not enough drink?"

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Seven

    "Here," Louis handed me an envelope containing my wages for the day which I happily accepted,"Sure you don't want to come back to work with me? Just look how popular you are tonight." He added kindly. I laughed but shook my head, "If my tuition hasn't been paid maybe I'll stay, but for now just call me if there's anything urgent." I said as I yawned and a little tipsy. Ben and Gilbert came in, "You're very popular today." Ben said as he took his bag from his locker. "One guy in particular can't take his eyes off you and is guarding you like a hawk." Gilbert added with a laugh and made me raise a confused eyebrow. "Huh?" Seeing my confusion, the three men laughed as if there was something funny that I didn't realize. "She doesn't seem to notice." Louis chuckled amused but I was still confused about the direction of their conversation. "It's 5am, I'm going home then." I said and grabbed my bag from my locker, "Bye guys, thanks Lu." I waved before walking out through the back door

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Eight

    Ugh.. I’m so tired… My whole body hurts all over... No.. I loved my job.. I loved my job.. I loved my job… Yes, I loved my job. The perks were few and far between but they were still there. First, I got the chance to help people, who could beat that? Secondly, You will never be unneeded anywhere, hey, who doesn't need a doctor? I can work anywhere. and finally, of course, the doctor's fee exceeds the tuition fees I've paid. Even though sometimes the shifts are horrible, but hey, that's part of the process, right? One day I will definitely be great like those senior doctors. After a week of non-stop work at the hos

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Nine

    The bane of my existence was trying to get me to throw myself against him. But no, I wasn’t drunk enough for that.I tried to walk away but his hands were firmly situated where I couldn’t move anywhere. So, I simply stood there, frozen, trying to ignore how uncomfortably close he was to me. So close I could feel his breath on my face.“You.. You know her, Brad?”Visibly annoyed, Bradley raised his head and looked in the direction the voice came from then raised a questioning eyebrow at Vernon."Is there a problem if I know her?" He asked coldly and I was taken aback by how different the way he spoke to me before was to this moment.Then he looked back at me, "You know him, Cara?”Huh? What did he call me?!Although I was confused as to why he was calling me that way, I nodded my head, “This is Vernon and Maya, my friends." I introduced them before anything terrible happened after I saw his horrifying reaction.“Noted.” He nodded like it’s something he needed to remember or something.

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Ten

    I tried not to look up and stare into his eyes, kept trying to ignore him as I finished my beer. A million thoughts swirled in my head, why is he here? Why is he not leaving? Is he truly the mafia boss?"Why did you f*cking sneak away that day?" I was surprised to hear his question and looked back at him who was looking at me challengingly as if he wanted to see me lying.What? Is he serious?!D*mn it, is he really going to talk about that... here?!I wanted to say that my stomach didn’t flip in strange feeling when I saw him, looking handsome in the dangerous ways that I know could make every woman swoon whenever see him wearing black long pants with a black shirt rolled up sleeves which shows the tattoo on the back of his arm and the thick muscles of him.Yes, muscles…I know how thick his muscles truly are.F*ck!Stop thinking like that!He lift his eyebrow, becoming all serious, “I will bend you to this counter if you keep f*cking staring at me like that” His comment is like a sla

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Eleven

    “So, who’s he?”He? What is he talking about?My eyebrow raise in confusion before turn to meet his gaze."Huh? Who?" I was confused by his sudden question.He raised an eyebrow, "That well-dressed rich man." His funny response made me crack up.Oh...“Daniel?”“He likes you.” It was a statement, not a question and I didn’t say anything to answer it, well.. We aren't in a relationship so why should I explain it to him.When we pulled out from the parking space I noticed the dozen other bikes scattered around the place, some of the men who spread around nodded their heads when we drove past them. So he knows them too…I look back at him, “I didn’t know you knew Vernon.”“One of the members.” He said in a flat tone before making a turn that I know isn’t the way to my apartment, “You hungry?” He asked but already made a stop into the Italian restaurant.I chuckled and shook my head knowing he already walked out from the driver seat to open my door."What happened to asking?" I grumbled a

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Twelve

    Another week flew off quickly without any incident or any meet up with the man, Bradley, anymore, it’s like he vanished and I never see or heard anything about him even when I’m in Kate's cafe.I know I should be happy, it’s what I want right?People left, isn't that what I want?Daniel had also changed since that night, he seemed to keep his distance from me now and only talked if there were things related to the hospital or work and I should be happy this finally happen, right?But why I feel like something missing?First, I didn’t see Bradley anymore..Second, Daniel kept a distance..Third, Maya has been working…And Vern has always been busy with his new girlfriend…D*mn, I need a new best friend. I have no one to accompany me lately, Ugh...Before I knew it, a year had passed, and my normal life was back without the annoyance of men in black suits or any gangsters anymore.Isn’t it what I want?Daniel has a girlfriend now who always comes to the hospital whenever he has shifts a

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Thirteen

    Couple of hours later.... "Thank goodness... the operation is done, the bullet has been removed, it's just a matter of waiting for him to wake up to see the results" Dr. Robert sighed as he came out of the operating room and explained to Dr. Patrik who nodded his head with me followed behind. "Thank you Doctor." Dr. Patrick replied to him. "Thank you also for the help of our young Dr. Dwyne, it was a pleasure working with you. thank you." I jerked and nodded my head to Dr. Robert who complimented me before he went the other way to help another patient. I sighed.. Thank God it's over.. Nervous about being alone with Dr. Patrick, I bowed my head before trying to make my way to the intern's lounge. "You saved him again..." I stopped in my tracks before turning back to look him in the eye, " He once again owes you his life." He added seriously. I sighed before flashing a small smile, "It's my duty as a doctor." I replied with a shrug. He nodded his head as if agreeing with my answe

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Chapter 43

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  • Loved by the Mafia Boss   Chapter 42

    Dwyne cast a skeptical glance at Bradley as they approached the bustling airport, her eyebrows raised in curiosity. “So, Bradley, you really think we’re going to manage without any luggage? I didn’t bring anything.”Bradley’s face broke into a reassuring smile. “Absolutely. I’ve got everything covered. You don’t need to worry about a thing—just enjoy the adventure.”Okay then, she thought with a shake head.Dwyne shook her head in disbelief but trusted Bradley’s confidence. His track record of surprises and meticulous planning had always been spot on, so she decided to go along with it.Their first destination was Switzerland, where the snowy landscapes greeted them with a magical winter wonderland. They landed in Zurich, and a sleek black car whisked them away to a luxurious alpine chalet nestled in the heart of the Alps. The chalet, with its panoramic views of the snow-covered peaks and cozy interior, was nothing short of spectacular.Inside the spacious, elegantly appointed changi

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