Memories lost

Suddenly I was surrounded by Jimmy's thugs. They seemed to come out of nowhere and they came by the multitudes. I was overtaken within minutes but I would not go down without a fight. I struggled to free myself but to no prevail. Is this to be my end? Am I to die in a fight with some to bid thugs instead of in a glorious fight to the finish with my all-time nemesis?

When it seemed like all hope was lost Jimmy's voice rang out from the darkness. "Enough release her at once!"

A resounding "huh?" Then the sound of mummers echoed though the room. What had the boss just said? They decided that he had to be joking as some of them continued to beat me till I lost consciousness.

Jimmy POV

"Are you guy's deaf or just plain dumb?" I demanded irritatedly coming down the stairs to where his thugs and the now unconscious Detective Catherina lay. "I said to release her you idiots! Not beat her unconscious!"

"We' didn't think...

"You didn't think?? Since when do you have brains? You are idiots! I don't pay you to think. I pay you to follow orders. Now get out of my sight!"

"What about the Detective Boss?"

"What about her??"

"Do you want us to finish the job?"

"What job are you idiots referring too?"

"We were paid to dispose of this meddlesome Detective for you."

"What? I don't ever recall saying that I wanted her dead. What would give you idiots that notion?" Again the room resounded with mummers of confusion. "I have a much better way of dealing with the Detective" With that, I leaned down and gently lifted Catherina into my arms. Cradling her protectively as my men looked at me as if I had gone insane.

"Boss are you feeling alright?"

"Of course I'm feeling alright why wouldn't I be?"

One of my men rubbed the back of his neck nervously as if afraid that what he said next might offend me. "It's just that, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to rid ourselves of our arch nemesis and yet, stopped us from killing her. Why?"

I chuckled at their confused expressions. "Because my dear minions, there are worse things then death."

Catherina POV

When I awoke I found myself lying in a hospital with no memory. Two people were sitting by my bedside with concerned look on their faces. I sensed that I knew them from somewhere but couldn't put my finger on from where.

"Are you all right my love?" Jimmy asked with seemingly genuine concern.

"I... I'm sorry do I know you? Who are you? Who am I?"

I saw the two of them exchange a silent communication. After the woman nodded the strange man began to speak. What he said shocked me to the core. "Your name is Catherina and you are my wife."

"Wife??? When did we??? Who is?"I asked looking towards the strange girl with a slight frown. I groaned unable to finish my sentence. "Oh my head...."

"This is Maria she's..." Jimmy paused and exchanged a glance at Maria. It almost seemed as if he was unsure of how to continue.

"I'm your best friend." The woman replied.

"How did I"... Unable to finish my train of thought as my voice trailed off.

As if knowing what I was going to ask, Jimmy replied, "don't worry, my love, the doctor said that you would regain your memory in time. You fell down a flight of stairs and hit your head." I frowned still extremely confused. "Don't worry everything is all right now. Is she ok to go home now doctor?" Asked Jimmy turning toward the Doctor who had entered to room.

"She should be fine. Just make sure you get lots of rest. Make sure she takes these pills" said the Doctor handing Jimmy two different prescription bottles.

Jimmy smiled at the Doctor then took the pills and placed them in his pocket. "I will Doctor."

"Why do I need pills? What are they for?? I asked confused.

"Now don't you worry your little head about a thing my dear. I'll take care of everything."

It didn't take Me long to return to normal strength. I soon settled into my new duties as Jimmy's wife.

Is this the end of my life as a Detective? Can I remain as pure hearted and full of compassion as I once was? Or will I fall prey to the life of darkness within one of the very establishments I had set out to destroy? Will I ever regain my memory and what will happen if and when I do? Find out in Catherina Mackeena's life as Mafia leader's wife's.