For What It's Worth

the capo reported, a tinge of di

ette into the ash tray. His patience was waning gradually with each day and had even begun to dissipate faster when he learned of the futile efforts. How could he not have suspected that that bastard had something up his sleeves the entire time? his instincts were right

eply and stared ahead of the c

uch patience and time left" and then because it

shot twice in the head from behind, the usual execution style. The capo nodded a

at pierced the quietness, behind the villa there was a shooting ground where the two sons of the Don spent most of their mornings firing shots and throwing knives after work

the closest to understanding how his father thought and analyzed a difficult situation, which was one of the similarities they shared. His

ted men. Brad knew so much about the family and left me

Brad always had this unsettling aura about him from when i first met him, always c

em like much

, I fear his accomplice

re speaking," I feel the same, that

ience to keep him breathing this long" Russell's voice

ut that does not exempt him from the punishment of a traitor". Father and son exchanged knowing

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rays of sunlight that penetrated the window hit her eyes harshly causing her to squint them as soon as she opened them. Letting out a yawn, she stretched her hand across the pillow and c

she was used to it. It was only a sign of the good time she enjoyed, at least one that Becky's boyfriend's absence added to. He was a complete dumb ass, she thought, how could he even have the guts to be hitting on her while he was with her

for breakfast. The table was covered with a crisp white tablecloth with a subtle sheen and a beautiful floral arrangement at the centre; four fine china plates were set at each place setting and a sparkling glass of freshly squeezed orange juice filled almost to the brim at the le

heir mother arrived few minutes later as was their habit, Noah being the last as he slid noise

e silence first, "Ava, mind telling

ing at Ava's nerve everytime it was asked, the irritat

that followed, fighting the urge to meet the gazes of her mother and brother whom she was certain

of remonstrating whatever she did, her decisions, her lifestyle; they were never anything he would agree with. In worst scenarios, he would compare her with her brother and conclude with an air of finality on how irredeemable her fate was. But to

ed demanding explanation

e, young lady"

d, her appetite had suddenly disappeared in the exchange that was slowly heating u

rned to pick a slice of bread from his plate without uttering a word, only drawing in a sharp breath as an agreement. Noah's indifferent expression remained on his face throughout the rest of the breakfast which laste