Chapter 4
'I thought the £500 you robbed me of yesterday morning was enough and that was the end of it. For what purpose did you come to me again?' Anna asked without any fear or seeming daunted. Even though what she was facing were big and fierce men tonight. And the man who wore a pirate mask on his face, was seen smiling his cynical smile.
'We're just doing our job. So do you, Miss.' answered one of the many men facing Anna. Anna frowned. She didn't understand.
'You have to pay us the land rent for your house,' that man said. Of course, Anna no longer wants to have to pay money to crazy thugs, who keep stealing her money in this way. This is an act of illegal levies.
'Do the security forces and the local police know that there is a group of crazy thugs who steal people's money in this way?'
But, Anna's serious question, with her face ready to be angry because of the crime she had committed. Sadly, just ended up being laughed at by them.
'You don't know who we are. Ah! Understandably, you are new here.'
'Let me tell you, my young lady. We are the rulers of this city. And he is Mr. Leonardo, whom you must respect and obey all his orders and wishes. Everyone who lives in this city must obey all the regulations, that have been made by the honorable Mr. Leon.'
Anna made a face of disbelief. In this very advanced era, there are still criminal acts that are like bandits, like what they do. What a holly shit!
Anna shook her head. She didn't want and didn't want to follow the crazy orders from the men. She was even seen looking away. Do not want to care and intend to ignore their words. She was about to turn around and go into her house and close the door. However...
'You don't want your daughter to be in danger, right?' Anna immediately undoes all his intentions. She glared at the man who had just hurled threats at her.
'You just threatened me, Sir?'
Evil smiles appeared on several faces. 'Surely there is a consequence of you choosing to be disobedient and refusing to obey the rules.'
Anna looked very angry. Her lips were pressed together, still trying to control her anger at the petty attitude of the thugs.
'And what's your relationship with Sam Claflin, the previous owner of this house?' Anna still pursed her lips. She's too angry. She was reluctant to get the words out of her mouth.
'Answer, darling, or I'll tear your beautiful lips!' They started to show their rude attitude. The feeling of fear began to approach. It even fills Anna, who is starting to feel threatened now.
'He's my uncle,' Anna answered, forced. And then she realized that her uncle had warned her to be careful about the mafia, who were the rulers of the small town in his new home. To be precise, the second time. she is dealing with that mafia, which is what her uncle meant.
'At first, I wasn't sure, but now I'm sure, even though I still don't really want to believe it, what the heck is! I have to deal with crazy mafia?' Anna muttered.
'What did you say? How dare you!'
Even though it was Anna said in a low voice before, it succeeded in raising the emotions of the rude men. Anna was cursed, even one hand was seen floating in the air, ready to give a warning to Anna. One punch will land on Anna's face. But...
'Mom, what happened?'
Just then, Belle appeared with a confused face. Her little legs seemed hesitant to take a step. She was afraid of a situation she didn't understand.
'Stop it!' The man with the pirate mask on his face suddenly stopped one of the men who would be rude to Anna. After a long time just watching the situation that was about to break out just now, he finally said something that could save Anna.
'Hey, pretty girl.'
That man, Mr. Leonardo or they often just call him Leon, now he asked by approaching Belle. His feet knelt right in front of Anna's daughter.
Of course, Anna was tense because of it. She was afraid of the head of a group of rough men. Who were either the real mobsters or just bandits in their new town, would do something to her daughter. She would even take steps to protect Belle, from a man he considered dangerous. But Anna was stopped by the hand of a man who was now gripping her hand firmly enough. In contrast to Anna, who was afraid and panicked, Belle looked calmer in front of Leon.
'What's your name, beautiful young lady?' Leon asked. Grabbing Belle's tiny hand, and then kissing her hand gently. Belle smiled. She wasn't the least bit scared. Her innocent mind didn't seem to make her think that the man in front of her was a mobster. Belle's small hand even stroked the part of Leon's face which was covered by his pirate mask.
'You are okay? How's your wound? I hope you are well...' she said, suddenly. Who knows what was on Belle's mind until she did that to a stranger she didn't know at all?
Anna was very afraid of what the leader of the rude men would do to her daughter. She tried to release the man's grip that was holding her. But in vain. Anna isn't strong enough. Meanwhile, Leon who got a gentle touch from a little girl he never expected would do that to him. Just in silence, freezing. He felt there was something strange about him. The soft sensation of that little hand made him feel... longing for something. He even cupped Belle's hand to keep it on his face.
'You are okay?' Belle asked one more time. Her small voice with a gentle tone... it was as if she could touch what was in Leo's heart, which had never been touched all this time.
'I... I just...'
Much to his surprise, Leon took the little girl's question very seriously. He looks emotional and carried away by feelings. His mind drifted back to past moments.
'It's not fine...' Leon replied, in a hoarse and low voice. 'I'm just trying to be okay...'
It sounded like an expression of honesty. What's wrong? He sounded so serious about responding to Belle's question.
Anna and the men who witnessed Leon and Belle's conversation were confused and surprised.
'Let me give you my hug, my prince...'