~Third person POV~ They manage to escape through the tunnel not without fending off Pablo's men that followed them right into it though. When they arrive at the airport, they lead Lexis to his helicopter. His arms are still bleeding profusely and he is pressing it down with his other hand to control the bleeding. Henry hands over a first aid box to Robert as they settles down in the helicopter. "Don't worry, I can do it myself." Lexis says before taking out a forcep from the box. He takes out the bullet with it within a few seconds while his bodyguards watch him like he is a god even if this isn't the first they had seen him treating himself as if he's a doctor. He cleans the surface of the wound with a cotton wool and applies an antibiotic ointment on the wound. He takes out gauze and wraps it around his arm. "This will do for now but you will need a doctor once we get back to Nigeria underboss." Robert says. Lexis didn't say anything but sighs and nod. He rests his head against the seat and shut his eyes. If not for the fact that Erica had sent backup on time, he probably wouldn't have made it back in one piece. "I must say, that was a brave move underboss. You had everything planned." Henry says with a smile beside Lexis. Lexis nods with his eyes still closed without saying a word. Soon, they arrive at his mansion and Lexis goes straight to his room. He takes off his suit and goes into the bathroom. After showering, he put on his robe and sits down on the couch in his room. He runs his hand on the wound on his left hand before his phone vibrates on the table. He turns to look at it before he reaches for it and receives it. "Yes, father." "Come to the mansion now!" His father yells through the phone before the line goes dead. Lexis sighs and places the phone on the table. Then he hears a knock on the door. "Who is it?" "It's Robert, underboss. The doctor is here." "Let him in." Robert opens the door and a young guy in white suit walks in holding a medical box in his hand. He smiles,"Got yourself wounded again?" He walks closer to where Lexis sits and places the box on the table. Lexis rolls his eyes, "Just get this done with." The doctor sighs before holding up the arm Lexis got shot. "It's the same arm you got shot at before." He frowns. "You will end up with no arm if you hurt this arm again." Lexis only sighs and rests his head on the couch. The doctor removes the gauze and opens the box he had brought with him. He didn't say anything more but simply do his job. He knows well that Lexis isn't a man of many words. "You gotta be careful Lexis." "You are always here to treat me anyways. Besides, I pay you good money." Lexis shrugs and stands up. "Your job is to treat me, Stephen, stop worrying about me." He turns to him. "Are we even close?" Stephen sighs and shakes his head. Of course, they are close. No, they used to be. "It's useless talking to you." He arranges his medical items back into the box. "I will be back to dress up your wound." He takes up the box and walks pass Lexis but he pauses when he gets to the door and turns around to face Lexis. "Don't hurt yourself again, please." He says the last desperately before leaving the room. Lexis sits on the bed and runs his hand over his low rough curls hair. Years ago, Stephen was his closest friend along with Erica but that was when they were young. They were his companions who helped him through his traumatic experiences and emotions but that was then. Things are no longer the same now. He doesn't need friends, he doesn't need anyone's pity or friendship; he doesn't want to trust anyone, he shouldn't. Now they all stick to business; Erica strictly as a capo, and Stephen as a mafia doctor. If not for the fact that his father forced him, he was not going to employ Stephen as his doctor. While he carries out his duties as the underboss, he would not allow anything get in the way of his plans. He walks over to his wardrobe, takes out a red suit and puts it on before going over to take out a wristwatch and then he comes out of his room. As he starts making his way to the staircase, his bodyguards move to follow him. He turns to them, "I'm good; you two stay back." The guards nods and obliges. He goes over to the garage and enters into one of his cars before driving out of the compound. He arrives at the family mansion and goes to see his father. Richard sits holding a glass of wine in his hand while William stands beside him. Lexis takes his seat beside him. "I'm here father." Richard clenches his fist and slams his hands on the table giving Lexis a death glare but Lexis did not flinch. "You killed the consigliere of the Cassano family? What sort of reckless act is that Lexis?" "I only did what was right father. The consigliere has been loathing too much from us and I couldn't turn a blind eye to it." "Do you realize what you have done Lexis? The Cassano family isn't only a powerful mafia family in Italy but they have alliances with strong mafia families here as well. So how on earth do you intend to handle this mess you have created yourself?" Lexis grins, "Relax father. I can take care of Pablo. And don't you also worry about his alliances; you should know what I'm capable of doing by now." Richard sighs and relaxes in the chair. "I know you don't make stupid decisions but this specific one, is dangerous Lexis." "I know what I'm doing father." Richard sighs and nods. "Fine then. The party was put on hold because of you, so it will take place when you're ready." William clenches his fist. His younger brother always get credits even when he does the craziest of things but when it comes to him, his father would call him incompetent. To his father, he's nothing when compared to his brother. Lexis gets to do all the work and earn all the respect while all he has to do is follow his father around and take orders from his younger brother. "The party can still take place today, I don't mind." Lexus says. Richard nods, "Okay then" He turns to William. "Everything is prepared right?" "Yes, father" William replies. "It's just going to be a family thing. Few friends can be invited as well." "Can we just postpone the party father?" William suggests. "No. The party holds." Lexis says with a wide grin on his face. William clenches his fist in anger and bit his lips. "I wasn't f**king asking you." He glares at Lexis. Richard raises his hand, "Don't talk to the underboss like that William. Show some respect." "For goodness sake, I'm freaking older than him father!" William says in a loud frustrated voice. "He's the underboss you d**k head so you must respect him and treat him like one. Behave, William." He scolds him like a child. William clenches his teeth, "And when would he start treating me like a consigliere father?" Richard stands up after gulping the wine. "When you deserve it." He walks away leaving the both of them alone in the room. Lexis stands up, "I will like to see what you have prepared tonight brother. So do well to impress me." He grins widely and leaves William alone in the room. William slams his hands on the table in fury as he curses loudly. "F**k!" His phone vibrates and he takes it out of his pocket to answer the call. He glances at the caller and rolls his eyes. It's Ella, his wife. "What is it?" He asks in a bored tone. "I''m coming back home." William furrows his brows, "Why?" She didn't say anything for a moment and then she says. "I''m coming back and I won't leave again this time." William scoffs, "Did you think your decision through Ella?" "I love you William, you know I do." William rolls his eyes. "You don't have to tell me if you're coming anyway. Do whatever you want." He hangs up before making his way out of the room. ~Kemi's POV~ We were told that the party was no longer going to hold but now, they say it will still hold. I don't really get their reason for having this party anyway. If I could escape from it, I wouldn't hesitate to do so. It's dark already, and I'm very tired but does anyone care? As we make our way to the hall where the party is taking place, we are suddenly told to wait. "Important guests should go in first." A guy in suit says. We all obliges and stand by a corner, waiting for all the 'important' guests to go in first. As we stand there, a figure walks towards the hall with that badass girl from last time and another guy by his side. This man; though my first time of seeing him, cuts an intimidating presence, well built and side chested, well trimmed beard. His brown eyes contrast exceptionally with his brown skin. His face has that distant look in it which cannot be described in words. He smiles at the sight of the consigliere but one could tell that it did not reach his eyes. He is very tall, quite taller than the consigliere and the aura he carries is very intriguing. This man is a definition of what you call, handsome but it's no doubt, he would be dangerous. Who is he? Could he be the underboss? As he gets closer, his eyes meet mine and he stares at me. I quickly looks away and I hope he didn't notice that I have been staring at him since. Okay yeah, he's handsome and all that but whatever, that's not my problem right now. Focus, Kemi. We're talking about your life here. I have other important things to deal with and I cannot let anyone, all because he's handsome, gets in my way right now. Xoxo