His behavior was starting to worry me. I placed my hand on his chest to push

 him back slightly. Being five foot six compared to his six foot three was odd.

 Samuel put his face close to my own pulling my chin up. 

“There is so much you don’t know about this world. I think you have 

accomplished your job for the night Katerina. I will take you back now.”

 The warmth of his breath still warmed my face. He grabbed my hand leading 

me from the mansion. What the hell was that all about? On the ride back to 

Gabe’s place I was silent. Did he really take that angel shit seriously? Even a 

little kid knew it was all fiction. Samuel had stopped the car looking at me. 

“You did a good job.”

 He handed me a vanilla envelope that was my payment. Getting out of the 

car I bowed to him.

 “Thank you for all of this...Samuel.”

 I wanted to ask him about what he’d meant but kept silent. I watched as he

 drove off leaving me there. Abel ran from the house tackling me.

 “You look pretty...you sure are sissy?” 

Laughing I pick him up. Only he could make all my worries disappear so 

easily.

Gabe walked outside to get Abel but stopped to stare at me.

 “Oh my god is that really you? Seriously you clean up good girl.”

 Giving him a death stare he backs away a little. I laugh again as his wife hits 

him in the head.

 “Leave the girl alone would you? It was probably a big ordeal to deal with

 all those people.”

 Thankfully tonight we were allowed to sleep here. In the morning I set out 

looking for a new house. Even if it was a little run down it would be better 

than no place. Abel stayed with Gabe’s wife while I was searching. After 

looking all day I felt so tired. The only place that seemed reasonable was run

 by a dirty old man. No way in hell would I let that be my landlord. Heading 

back it was like my feet wanted to drag. Asking to stay another night was 

putting Gabe out. It wasn’t that he didn’t mind us being there but I did. While

 walking back there was a sign in front of a house I missed. Quickly I ran over

 seeing this place was for rent. The owner had just put the sign out.

 “Excuse me but what are you asking for rent?”

 They turned to look at me with a raised brow. Seriously don’t give me that

 look because of my age.

Bowing my head low I asked once more. The owner sighed looking at me.

 “It is a thousand a month kid. Do you have that kind of money?”

 His tone was annoying but it was perfect for us. 

“Yes I actually do Sir. My brother and I have been looking for a new place to

 live. If you don’t mind renting to me. I will be willing to pay you right this

 moment.”

 The man walked over taking the sign down. 

“Alright kid if you have the money then so be it. You will have to pay extra

 for moving in tonight.”

 He was being an ass but to be honest it was fine. Getting into my jacket I pull

 out the money handing it over to him. The rest was stored at Gabe’s house 

for safekeeping. The man handed me the keys waving as he then walked off. 

Oh my god this was so freaking amazing. On the walk back I was singing to

 myself. Tonight had been a very productive night for me. Usually there 

would have been more hoops to jump through. Guess the saying money talks 

is the best explanation for this luck.

When I got back Abel was sleeping on the couch. Gabe’s wife was making 

something for dinner. She tackled me in a hug as I gave her the good news. 

Once I got the chance to sell the clothes from the party; that would be 

almost another thirty grand. That amount would help make sure we got 

everything for our home with money to spare. In the morning we move to 

our new home. Gabe closed down the shop for the day to help me shop for 

furniture. Midday we had bought enough to fill the house. Abel had already

 fallen in love with the house just looking at the outside. The next few days 

we spent time arranging everything. Once things settled down I enrolled him

 into the school nearby. The time he missed school was hard since he already

 had problems. Things looked to be going good for us the first time ever. A 

few weeks have passed by so quickly since we moved. Abel was doing great in

 his new school. Gabe allowed me to take some extra shifts when needed. I 

was even able to sell all the stuff Samuel bought me. Seeing as Gabe gave me 

the day off I planned to go shopping.

The streets were filled in the market. It was nice to have money to spend on 

anything I wanted. I stopped at several places, many of them would even 

deliver the goods to my house. As I walk there is a familiar face. It is Samuel 

with some other men. He looked annoyed lighting a cigarette. For some 

reason the smoke from it went into the shape of a skull. Okay my mind had to

 be playing tricks on me. 

“Katerina stop looking for trouble. Just finish the shopping then go home. 

You didn’t see a skull in the smoke.”

 Smacking my cheeks the pain snapped me back to reality. As I turn around I 

notice something out the corner of my eyes. Was he smiling looking at me? 

Okay this really was my cue to leave the market. One night of being with 

gangsters was enough to last me a lifetime. Walking quickly I wanted to leave 

the area. It obviously wasn’t fast enough. A group of men had me blocked in

 towards the alley. Had they been with Samuel or were they rivals. It would be

 my luck after being his date to get attacked. One of the men moves behind 

me as another walks closer to me. 

“You really are a looker even in shabby clothes. What did Samuel let you off the leash or something?”

 Huh, did they think I was his pet?

Trying not to let his words anger me I stood up straight. My eyes locked onto

 his own. 

“Look I was only hired to be his date that night. If you got beef with Samuel

 take it up with him. I’m just an ordinary person.”

 The man laughed, reaching towards my hair. Just the thought of any of them

 touching me was sickening. Quickly I dodged his touch to knee him in the 

gut.

 “Seriously you guys need to go play with someone else.” 

The others didn’t take kindly to my attack on their friend. Rolling my eyes it

 seemed this wasn’t going to end peacefully. One of the men grab me from 

behind as the other punches my stomach hard. This wasn’t anything 

compared to the beatings my own mother gave me. The men stopped staring

 at me hearing my laughter.

 “Really is that all you idiots can do?”

 Swinging down low I sweep my leg under the man behind me. He hits hard

 as I punch his throat turning to another one. Soon enough each of them 

were out cold on the ground. Great they tore my new shirt, I really liked it. 

Letting out a sigh I walked from the alley to see Samuel standing there.

 “Well it seems that our Miss Katerina had some fun back here.” 

Really you call this fun? You're an asshole which I hoped to god that you 

knew.

He moved to the side letting me out of the alley. Sadly it looked like Samuel 

was stalking me.

 “What is it? Why are you following me?” 

I turned to face him with a glare. He laughed some leaning his face close to

 mine.

 “You really are feisty today.”

 Really that was your answer to my questions you jerk. He lifted my chin up

 then I felt his lips pressed against mine. I hated to admit this was my first 

kiss. His lips were soft even though he was putting much force into the kiss.

 Instinctively I pushed him off slapping his face. 

“What the hell is your problem? You think just because you are a gangster 

you can kiss anyone you like?”

 Not even waiting for a response I took off running. Was he just toying with

 me for the hell of it? Dear god please don’t let Samuel actually feel attracted

 to me. Samuel licked his lips while watching Katerina run away. A smile 

coming to his face. He walked over to the men on the ground raising his hand

 as a flame covered the men. 

“Garbage doesn’t deserve to live.”

 His voice was cold as lighting another cigarette from the fire.

He walks from the alley to some of his men. They laughed looking at the

 charred remains. 

“So what is so special about her any ways?”

 Samuel looks over at the man asking the question.

 “Don’t worry what is special about her. If any of you idiots try anything 

then hell will be the least of your worries. She is mine.” 

His eyes went from his dark brown to a blood red. It was just for a moment 

but enough to scare his men. I ran till reaching the house then just sat on 

the front steps. Gabe stopped at Katerina’s front gate. He could 

see her just sitting there with her face planted in her knees.

 “What happened?”

 His voice was worried.

 “It was Samuel. That damn asshole took my first kiss.”

 Gabe fell to his butt laughing. I swear if Gabe didn’t stop laughing he would

 go home with a few new scars.