L O R E N Z OAnthonio had always been a good friend to me.We met in middle school, and since then, we've been close.He was the kind of guy that was friendly with everyone, and would always be the first person to make friends with new students. He was the one who helped me settle in and make new friends. He was always there for me and would do anything for me. He was the exact opposite of me, I was fire and he was ice. I wasn't to be messed with and somehow, I had became friends with someone that was nothing like me. Our relationship had remained close until he slept with my girlfriend, Natalia. I had loved her, and was willing to marry her. She was a sweet girl, but I noticed her sneaking around, and sending weird text messages to someone.She would always tell me she was working or out with her friends. Meanwhile, she has been fucking someone I trusted so much behind my back. And as if that wasn't enough, she just had to bring him into my house and fucked him in my bed.When I ca
L O R E N Z OI joined at bad gang at sixteen.I could vividly remember it like it was yesterday. It was the saddest day for me. It was the day I found out that my parents marriage wasn't the fairytale love story I always thought it was.It was the day my mom brought in a man who she claimed was her long distance cousin, the day I walked into her bedroom not expecting to her her butt naked with her so called cousin, having sex. On my father's bed.From that moment onwards, my life changed for the worse. The sweet little boy I had once been , was now no longer.I watched as my father and mother divorced.I watched as my mother tried to win my affections by buying me expensive things.I remember wanting it to be a nightmare, I didn't want to believe it. I had ran and ran that night, hoping I would snap back into reality and find out that it was all in my head.But, in the end I got exhausted. I sat down on a hill, crying out my eyes.And it was then I met him. He was eighteen as at then
L O R E N Z OMassimo had always been one of the most laid-back person in the world.He never seemed like a mobster. He was always happy and smiling, but could flip his switch in a heartbeat and change.He was dangerous.And it was because of him that I had a bullet wound.And he was the best person to ask for help. "You know where I was, Max." I answered. "My name has literally been in the media for almost two decades." I rolled my eyes. "Ah yes." He chuckled, placing his hand around my shoulder and pulling me further into the mansion. The world famous billionaire, Lorenzo Salvatore. Never thought I'd live to see the day. It's crazy, huh? Seeing you in the flesh again.""I didn't come here to reminisce with you, Max. I came here because I need your help. You're the only person I can trust with this." I said, deciding to dive right into business. "And what is that, my dear Lorenzo? Please don't tell me you're here for a loan or some shit." He joked. "I didn't come all the way to the
L O R E N Z OMassimo and I were seated together as we watched one of his best men, tried to track the location of the video. He had a team working together on it and he was certain they were going to get it done."What's his name?" Max asked, turning his head to face me."Anthonio Mancini. CEO of Mancini Company. It's a small company that is known for scamming people and selling shitty products. He has been on my ass since forever. I'm not surprised he decided to finally make a move. His company has been struggling, and he has been making desperate attempts to get some money. Ripping people of their hard earned money.""Not for long." Massimo said with a smirk on his face. The glimmer in his eyes at the thought of killing was like that of a child who was promised candy. He was a cold-blooded murderer.My phone rang midway into our conversation. I grabbed it and looked at the screen.Avelina.Massimo looked at me and grinned, "Go answer your woman's call. She must be worried."I nodde
L O R E N Z OI walked further into the room and Massimo spoke. "I must commend him, he had hidden his tracks well. But that's why I have Graco here," He patted the tracker's shoulder. "He could find anyone. He is the best."Graco had a proud look on his face. "That's the best part of my job. To be the best. No one can outsmart me. Not even Lorenzo Salvatore." He laughed.I grinned. "You're the best. Thank you.""It's all good." He replied, turning back to the computer and showing the results. "So now, let's get to business. Here you can see this little red dot on the screen right? That's the location where the call was made. From the looks of it, I can tell you it is from the warehouse at the old district.""Warehouse? Are you sure?""Yes. I'm one hundred percent certain. And from what the camera footage showed, there was only two men who came in with the kids. Both were dressed in all black and had ski masks on. They weren't there to play around. This man wants you to comply. He kno
L O R E N Z O1:15 am.I sat in the van with a loaded gun in my pocket. My nerves were high, and I couldn't think straight. My palms were sweating, and my leg was bouncing."You good, bro?" Santino asked, glancing over at me."Yeah.""Good."He didn't press the matter any further, and neither did I. Why was I suddenly having cold feet about all this? Why did I feel like something was about to terrible wrong? Why was I afraid?Was this the right thing to do? Was this the right thing for Avelina? For my kids?Fuck.The car stopped and Massimo spoke. "We are here.""Finally." Santino and Nicholas said simultaneously.We were parked three minutes away from the warehouse. I could see the light coming from the window. It seemed like they were still there.I got out the van, and stood beside the other men. They were all ready, and waiting. Waiting for my command."What are we going to do?" Nicholas asked. "We are going to shoot. We will walk in and kill everyone that stands in our way. And
A V E L I N A"Is he okay?!""He's losing too much blood.""Nicholas, you are fucking scaring me.""Avelina, listen.""I can't lose him. Someone talk to me! What the hell is going on? Oh my God." I fell to the floor, sobbing."Avelina. Lorenzo is still breathing, okay? He was shot but he's alive. He will be okay. We'll make sure he is. We need you to open the door so we can remove the bullets as fast as possible." Santino said."Open the door?! We need to take him to the hospital! We're no doctors! Do you want to kill him?" "An hospital is the last place he should be. The police shouldn't get involved in this and the doctors would definitely ask for a police report. We can't risk that. Please, open the door." The scary looking man said.What the hell has Lorenzo gotten himself into?How did he get himself involved with this dangerous man? I wiped the tears from my face and stood up. I opened the door and helped Nicholas and Santino carry him. They carried him and rushed him to the l
A V E L I N AThe doctor arrived shortly after and gave Lorenzo the blood he needed.Massimo's men also arrived and they brought a bunch of hospital equipment. They helped the doctor, and I watched them from a distance.Lorenzo was unconscious, and his breathing was shallow. His pulse was steady, and his heartbeat was normal.He was going to make it."Do you think he'll wake up soon?" I asked the doctor."Maybe. It depends on him. He lost a lot of blood and his body is probably trying to recover from the trauma. Let him rest." He responded."Okay." I said with a nod. I stayed beside Lorenzo, keeping a close eye on him.Massimo's men left shortly after, and the house was quiet again. It was just us and the silence.I couldn't sleep. I didn't want to leave him alone. He was in a critical condition, and I didn't want him to feel lonely."Nicholas." "Yeah?" He looked up at me."Can you come here for a second?""Sure." He walked closer to where I was sitting and sat beside me."Can you he