Chapter 7- Accepted into the syndicate

*Morganna's POV*

I was surprised when Henry introduced his new wife to us.

"Your new wife?" I asked, still not believing my ears.

"Yes," Henry replied briefly.

Wow!

Was he for real?

Isn't he aware of my feelings for him?

All these years, I've loved Henry secretly. I always envied his wife and she died after childbirth, I was very glad. The obstacle hindering me from getting Henry's love is gone. I couldn't help loving him secretly again so I started letting my feelings show. I started making advances at him.

He reciprocated and I thought he liked me. We've had sex few times and one led to pregnancy.

I was so happy when I found out I was carrying Henry's baby. Finally, I can make him stay with me forever. I didn't tell Henry I was carrying his child as I was waiting for the perfect time to tell him.

The chance for me to tell him never came as I miscarried the baby. I still remember that night. I was feeling pains while sleeping on my bed, I rolled around on the bed and when I couldn't help it anymore, I sat up. Then I saw it!

I saw the blood on my bed coming from my private part. I immediately became aware of what had just happened.

"No! No!! No!!" I screamed. Then the tears came running down my cheeks.

"This can't be happening, this can't be happening!" I screamed.

I had lost the only ticket to keeping Henry with me forever. I was so heartbroken and devastated.

Hearing Henry introduce his new wife to us made my heart hurt. I scanned her over and I saw that she's a really pretty girl and much younger than me. That fact made me jealous.

"Henry, we don't just let anyone into the syndicate," I said. This was a fact, the syndicate doesn't just accept anyone, but I stated this fact purely out of Jealousy.

"She's right Pablo. How well do you trust her?" Mister Julio, our overall boss said.

"She's very smart and sharp and I trust her. The syndicate doesn't need to worry. She's my wife so I'll put her through on everything she needs to know" Henry replied.

"What if she fucks up somewhere along the way, are you going to take the responsibility Pablo?" Helena, another member of the syndicate asked.

"Yes. I'll own up to it and accept whatever punishment" Henry replied.

*Maya's POV*

I sat watching them talk about me. I was surprised when Henry said he's going to own up to every one of my actions.

"Good then," the old man said.

"Thank you for accepting her boss," Henry said.

"We'll have a meeting later for our next operation"The old man said.

"Alright boss" Henry said and bowed.

I saw the lady on black blouse glare at me wickedly, then the screen went blank.

"My lovely wife, you've been accepted into the syndicate" Henry said, pulling me closer to him and stroking my hair.

I cringed. He smells of cigarettes. I looked up and saw Bryan staring at us, when our eyes met, he looked away.

"Prepare for the wedding tomorrow" he told me.

"Tomorrow??" I repeated.

"Isn't it too fast?" I asked.

"No. I want to get done with everything" he replied.

"We're having the wedding" he added with a tone of finality.

I didn't know what to say, had no choice but to accept it so I remained silent.

"I'll have a lady bring wedding gowns to you. You pick the one you want" he instructed, then stood up from the couch he had been sitting on.

"Give her a room suitable for her for today. She'll be joining me over in my room tomorrow" Henry said to Bryan and grinned widely.

I'll be sharing a room and sleeping on the same bed with a man older than me. I cringed at the thought.

"Okay boss" Bryan replied and bowed.

"See you later, dear wife," Henry Said and patted my cheeks. Then he walked out of his room with his bodyguards leaving me and Bryan in the room.

"Madam, let me show you to your room" Bryan said, still bowing.

I stood up from where I was sitting.

"Bryan, please drop all honorifics. It's me Maya" I said going close to him.

"You're boss's wife now," he replied, still looking down.

"Look at me," I said.

He refused. He kept looking down.

"Do you want to disobey your new madam? I said, ``Look at me!" I ordered and he looked up immediately.

Wow, was this what power looks like?

You could order anybody around?

"Sorry for that, I just wanted you to look at me" I apologized.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Madam, it's a long story. I should be asking you the same" he replied.

"Call me Maya," I told him.

"I can't," he replied.

"Why?" I asked.

"You're my boss's wife. He'll have my head if he hears me calling you by your name" he explained.

"Ooh" I said.

"Then you can call me Maya when it's just the two of us around like now. And please, drop all honorifics" I said.

"Alright" he replied.

"Why are you here Maya? How did you meet the Boss? Do you know what you're getting yourself into?" He asked with concern in his voice.

"It's a long story," I replied, sighing.

"Where's Mia and your mom?" He asked.

"A long story" I replied again.

"Does the Boss know about them?" He asked. I shook my head.

"Maya, it's not too late, you can still turn back now" he advised.

"It's too late. He threatened to kill me if I don't marry him" I said.

"I don't know what to do, Bryan. I shouldn't have come here" I said, my eyes starting to tear up.

"I'm here for you Maya. I'll help you out" he replied.

I nodded my head.

"Thank you Bryan" I said, forcing a smile.

"You're welcome Maya. Let me show you to your room" he said.

"Alright" I replied.

He walked out of the room and I followed him.

We walked down the long hall and stopped in front of a door.

"This will be your room for today" Bryan told me.

"Ooh, alright" I said.

He opened the door and we went in. The room was so beautiful. A mighty bed stood at the center of the room. There was a mighty wardrobe at the left hand of the room. Beside it was a dressing table with a big mirror standing in front of it. The walls were painted pink, the curtains pink. The room was way bigger for just one person, it could hold four more people. My bag was already in the room.

"Are you sure you can do this Maya?" Bryan asked.

"Can you cope with working with the syndicate and taking care of his kid?" He asked. My eyes went wide.

"His kid? He has a child?" I asked in shock.

"You weren't aware?" Bryan asked back sounding surprised.

"No. He never mentioned anything about his child to me" I replied.

"He has a son. His first wife died immediately after giving birth to their child" Bryan explained.

"Ooh" I said.

"How old is the child?" I asked.

"He's eight" Bryan replied.

"Shit! I hate taking care of kids" I exclaimed, feeling frustrated already. Everything was happening too fast.

"Yeah, I know" Bryan replied.

"You know?" I asked.

"I noticed you disliked children while still staying at the village. Mia was the one who loves children" he replied.

"You were observing me?" I asked.

"Why not? I was…." He started to say but stopped halfway.

"Why did you stop?" I asked.

"Nothing Madam. You need to have your rest. Just as the boss said, a young woman would be bringing your wedding gown to you." He said formally.

"Alright" I replied. I was mad that he called me "Madam" but I didn't want to argue it with him.

"You can leave now" I told him.

He bowed his head and left, leaving me alone in this strange big house.