Chapter 13 " You know this is a once - in - a - blue - moon opportunity , " Javi continues . " Your old man has rules about visiting pubs and clubs . But that's where all the fun and girls are . " " So you need a chaperone , " I comment . Someone has to keep an eye on them now that they've decided to break my father's rules . Despite the seemingly liberal nature of our lifestyle , there were a few rules . One of them is that we don't visit clubs . There's nothing worse than getting drunk in a club . Because of the secrecy that rules our existence , you just couldn't afford to do or say something that could affect the family negatively . A club is a good place to run your mouth senselessly while inebriated , unaware of those around you . Heck , half the time , you could hardly see the face of the person next to you properly . An easy way to solve this issue is to go to the VIP lounge . Not entirely better , but less people there . Which leads to problem number two , cops were always cracking down on clubs because of illegal activity by smaller gangs . And problem number three : rival families have targeted many a mafioso in pubs . " Only the most responsible amongst us to watch us . " I hear Javi laugh again . " I have a little date with someone special . I will join you soon . " I pull my car windows up . He's quiet , contemplating . And then I hear the grin in his voice as he realizes . " Knock yourself out . Heaven knows what the fucker did to grab your attention . And we all know that once you're hooked , you don't let go . You're a fucking pitbull . " " Everyone likes to annoy me , as you very well know . " I hang up . *** Bruni Santos does a double take when he sees me inside his living room three minutes later . He has a plastic cup in his hand and his mouth drops with it . I get off his couch and dust myself . " Who are you ? " 1/4 Chapter 13 " Unimportant , " I say . " What are you doing in my house ? " He demands . " Now that is important . " I give him a smile . Yet he's afraid . Probably , that is why he is afraid . His danger senses are working quite well . His gaze goes to the door again , as if demanding an explanation from the lifeless object . " How did you even get in ? All the doors are locked- I- " The slackard is so exhausting . I fucking want to end this torture for both of us . " Sit , " I say . When he does not do as he is told , I begin to fit the silencer on my AR - 15 . His eyes are wide as saucers as he heads for the closest chair and sits down . I finally face him . " You hurt something that is mine , " I say very calmly . " And I am very upset . " " I don't even know who you are , how could I have- " He trails off as I cock my gun . I think he now remembers my threat in his office ; realizes that that threat was from me . And now he begins to plead and it grates on my nerves . He fucking touched my property and now he's pleading . It's the entitlement he'd shown while he did that that incenses me the most . He fucking hit her . There is nothing in this world that will save him . " Do you know Nicole Salvatore ? " I ask him almost conversationally . " That slut- " And then he cuts himself off , noting how dark my countenance becomes . " That woman , " he corrects . " Why would you come to her defense ? She's an arrogant and proud low - life . " " And you touched her , " I add . " She deserves it , " he says indignantly and I'm pleasantly happy that he knows just how to dig his own grave . " She slapped me . " " Because you were touching what isn't yours , " I answer , making my way to him . He shifts 2/4 Chapter 13 on the couch , eyes fixed on me like I'm a hypnotic watch or something . When the gun is level with his face , he bolts , heading for the door . He reaches the door and tries in vain to pull it open . He must think I would have been gracious enough to leave it open after picking the lock … And have someone interrupt this important date ? Of course not . I let out a laugh as Bruni jiggles the door handle desperately . When he turns at my laughter , he lets out a shrill scream because I am just behind him . I have my gun under his jaw . He shuts his eyes as the tip bites into his sweaty skin . " If you touch Nicole Salvatore , " I tell him , " then you have touched me . And I don't like people I don't permit to get handsy on me . If you hit Nicole Salvatore , then you have hit me . That means you want a fight you won't walk out from the same . " Bruni swallows . " And after tonight , if you look in her direction , I will cut you open . " Bruni's mouth hangs open like some dead fish . " Are you- are you- going to kill me ? " " Death ? So soon ? " I ask him . " Will you feel pain when you're dead ? " " I - ay - ya - ya - ya - l haven't been dead before . " I let out a bark of laughter . " Of course you haven't . When I'm done with you tonight , you will see God . " He stomps on my foot and tries to wriggle free and I crash the edge of my palm in the juncture of his neck and shoulder and he crashes to the floor . Five minutes later , I throw ice cold water in his face . He wakes up and tries to move , but his hands are tied to the top of the posts on his bed . His legs are tied securely together . He tugs at the ropes holding his hands in place . They're his own ropes . I pull out my belt , and roll it in my palm and his eyes widen and he shouts something but there is duct tape on his mouth . Still his . " Remember that for every hit you landed on her , I will multiply it by thirty . " 3/4 Chapter 13 Sweat drips down his face and I can see the fear creep into his eyes . " Now how many times did you hit her ? " I ask , heading closer to him . He's screaming something now . Too bad I can't hear it . " Two ? Three? " I guess . I know . But the fear on his face is addictive . And my anger must be fed . When the first lash lands on his body , he screams but it's muffled . The red belt print appears on his body instantly . " Four ? Five ? Times thirty … Isn't that One - fifty … ? You know I have time . " I land another lash . Another muffled scream . " After tonight , you will avoid Nicole Salvatore like she's the fucking Grim Reaper out for your life . " Chapter Comments LIKE POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE 4/4