Angelo POV
"You know what comes next after the lord" I start laughing
The man shivering in front of me "I really did deliver it..."
"Why didn't they see it" I roared
"This is exactly what betrayal looks like" the fool keeps staring at me like loyalty alone can save him but loyalty without action or result is nothing
"Enzo give me …" I say and immediately I was handed my gun
"I swear, please I swear on my lif.."
"Don't bother to swear on your life" I cut him off. "You don't have that anymore" he starts talking and blabbering, I think something about having a wife and family or something, it doesn't matter.
Bang.
"Clean up this area" I said flatly and immediately, my men start cleaning the area, dragging the blood covered body out of the room, they are used to this already, they know where exactly to bury the bodies or burn if necessary
"Enzo" I called, not turning to look, I didn't need to. "I want a detailed report on how the gem got missing"
'Yes boss', he replied immediately, voice tight.
Damn.
I was meant to meet up with Milene, I hope she didn't witness that.
She doesn't know anything about my world or how things are done here
She knows how dangerous I am or thinks I am, but she hasn't seen the bloody aspect,
Not me pulling the trigger without flinching
Not me covered in blood that's not mine and I don't know why… but I want to keep it that way.
Maybe it's the way she looks at me, so naïve and timid. Her mother probably didn't tell her the real reason she's here yet she's pretending she understands it all.
I could see it in her eyes, her wandering, questioning eyes trying to find answers to everything. and I'll provide answers to them with time.
I decided to walk toward her wing
"Hello brother" I halted.
"If it isn't my dearest old brother" he continued
"Roberto, why were you absent in the last operation" I scrowled without bothering to greet him back
"I left immediately I sensed danger, was that wrong" he said tilting his head with the same cocky grin.
"wrong" I laughed. 'No... Not wrong, expected...' I stepped closer, each word hitting his guts
"We walked straight into a trap and it's all because of you" his smile vanished
'You were in charge of getting the details for the transaction, you gave us the wrong intel and you left when you 'sensed danger', … typical Roberto"
"Angelo list..."
"Running is all you do, isn't it?" I cut him off
"I'm not a coward"
"I think you pick when to be loyal or not" I moved closer "and it'll get you killed'
"Just like you plan to kill that girl... ehh, what's her name again, who is she" he said casually changing the topic
"Stay away from her, and as for who she is? you'll find out soon"
I don't trust him and he knows it.
I didn't wait for his response, I've heard enough.
I could feel his gaze on my back as I walk away. If he was smart like he claims to be, he'd stay exactly where he is and not try to follow me.
I'm not playing nice, first it's the missing gem now Roberto; and amidst all this chaos is Milene, behind closed doors sitting in silence, probably wondering what the hell she's been dropped into.
I stood in front of her door to collect myself, lifted my hand and knocked, once. Sharp
"Come in' her soft voice called from inside
I entered and saw her sitting on her bed.
"You didn't eat" I said, my eyes falling on the untouched tray in front of her.
"Is it not to your liking" I continued.
"They just brought it' she replied quietly "and… I don't like eating alone" she said still avoiding eye contact
"Well then" I said, walking towards her "let me join you" I moved closer to her and we began eating.
It was quiet.
Just the gentle click of silverware and soft sound of chewing filled the air. I watched her little mouth munching the food quietly, amusingly I find that cute. She's still avoiding eye contact.
When I was done, I took the napkin and wiped my mouth carefully and elegantly. When I was sure she was done, I pressed the button, Mara and two others entered immediately and cleared the plates. No word needed.
As soon as the door shut behind them, I spoke
'I was meant to meet you earlier" I said staring at her. "I had something to do, I'm here now"
"Yes" she said, still not looking up "Mara told me to meet you, I went but it seemed like you were doing something and in a bad mood so I went back to my room" she said still not looking me in the eye, I could feel it, the fear.
She's scared of me.
Ignoring whatever she's feeling I proceeded.
"I wanted to discuss a very import event with you" finally she looks at me
"It's our introduction night" she looks at me still confused
"But you already introduced me" she said, brows furrowing "To Mara and others … who else are you planning to introduce me to" I scoffed, amused even half annoyed at how naive she can be sometimes.
"Those are my staffs, Milene, they answer to me" I leaned forward
"I'm introducing you as to my family and …business associates" Her lips parted slightly, she wasn't expecting this and she has something to say.
'You'll attend the event, looking pretty and sharp. Smile and only talk when necessary. I repeat … When necessary" I said looking at her waiting for an objection and it seems like she had something to say as her plump lips parted slowly but nothing came out
'Okay' she whispered
"What?"
'I'll attend the event and follow all your instructions' she said facing me directly, eyes not leaving me.
"Good girl" I said and proceed to leave the room.
"Did you … kill th that Man?" her voice cracked slightly
"Did you kill that man?" she repeated braver
Slowly I turned, she's standing now.