Omfg .....
I'm out of words
This is officially the one hundredth chapter of the house of gangsters.
I would like to thank all of you for your support. If not for you all h.o.g would not have survived. I would not have made it. None of this is possible without your support.

I'm happy to announce that not only this is the one hundredth chapter: but the house of gangsters is so close to 4k.

Thank you all for your support I would not be able to thrive in this world with out you guys . I love you guys.

I am upset though. Today one of my closest friends died . He ended his life too soon.
1mandysfan
You will be forever missed. No matter what I won't give up.
One day when we meet in heaven we can catch up on life together. You won't be forgotten ever.
All the memories I have created with you will be forever cherished. Until then please rest in peace.
#flyhighmanny
You supported me since the first chapter: since the first day I joined Wattpad. Therefore this chapter is dedicated to Manny Lee James .
The sweetest person I have I ever met.
Rest in peace MannyBear.
This chapter is dedicated to you .

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Arthur stands in front of the doorway. Blocking the exit as he hovers over me . A bruise forming under his eye: his lip cut open a bit. But deep down inside I knew it was Arthur. Arthur was the tall intimidating man who wanted what he wanted. Otherwise he would blow up like a self destruct button.

" I said tell me why you left!"
Arthur yells at me. It was clear he was angry. But at this point I wanted to tell back . So that's what I did.

"I left because you don't care anymore!!!"

"I don't care anymore?! Marianne Carter Lynn how dare you!"-

"Arthur shut the fuck up!!!! No one cares about how you feel! You made me hate myself! You chased me off because you put yourself before others! You put being a gangster leaders before me."

"Mari: your fucking delusional!
You ran away a week before the wedding!!!-"

Suddenly something snaps within me as I finally yell at Arthur. The truth slipping out of my mouth .

" BECAUSE I SLEPT WITH SOMEONE ELSE!!!! WITH A GUY WHO LOVES ME!"

I cover my mouth in shock and anger. Had I just really confessed to sleeping with another guy?! Now that I said it out loud I realized how terrible that sounds.
Arthur stares at me tears streaming down his face as he stands there. A look of heartbreak and shock in his eyes .
" You .....
Left to find another lover -?"
Suddenly everything gets to me. Causing me to break down into tears.

" Oh God I'm sorry I'm so sorry !"
Falling to my knees I cover my face. Just sobbing hysterically. I did wrong: I hate myself. I was stupid to think I was in love with anyone. I don't deserve to have love .
Suddenly warm arms wrap around my waist: ARTHUR.
Arthur pulls my up helping me to my feet as he wipes the tears off of my face. I was a complete mess: my makeup was smeared due to all the crying.
Arthur bites his lip anxious as he asks
" Look me in the eyes and tell me you don't love me ."
I stare into arthurs eyes as I stop. Standing there frozen as all the flashbacks arrive.
Arthur saving me from general 48.......
Arthur taking me in as his own.......
Arthur cuddling with me even when I was at my worst.......
Arthur kissing my in the garden at Ace's funeral......
Arthur confessing his love to me......
ARTHUR PROPOSING TO ME ......

" I do love you."
My voice was crackling as I said that. Not because I was scared: but because I knew Arthur truly loves me. He has since day one. I was stupid to ever think he didn't love me. To ever think I could just run away from the guy of my dreams.
I don't love Finn: I never truly did . Yes, I admit when we were children I had crushed on him embarrassingly. But I'm 23 years old . This is no childhood crush: this is true love
And my true love: is ARTHUR.

Arthur grins as he pulls me close holding me close as we both hug each other tightly.
" Arthur I'm sorry I slept with someone else: I was dumb and stupid I'm so sorry....."

"Mari...
You made a mistake: it's okay"
He smiles at me as he kisses my forehead. Not loosening his grip as he continues to hold me close.

Suddenly a gunshot hits Arthur in the back . Arthur gasps before collapsing. Standing there I watch in horror as he  lays on the ground. Blood streaming out of his back . Arthurs eyes shut right as he lays there: unconscious.
The shooter: you all know him pretty well.

It was Finn. Finn grins as he reloads his gun . A sadistic grin on his face as he points his gun at me

" THE PROTO WANTS TO SEE YOU: GET WALKING"