Underdog

XANDER

"What's the issue with you?"

"Don't you know you could put me in trouble?"

"Why the fuck would you be calling at that hour? We had an agreement!"

"What if Antonio creeps in and finds me talking to you? How do I get myself out of that mess?"

I lashed heavily at the man who stood in front of me.

He was sent by Don Vito to get my daily report on Dante's movement and plans.

"You still haven't given me anything, Mr.Man. What do I tell Don?" The fellow said.

"So all I am saying doesn't mean anything to you?"

He didn't respond. He just stood there like he was going to shoot me after I told him everything.

"Your report, Xander?"

"I have no report," I replied angrily.

He scoffed.

"No report? What the heck are you saying?"

"Do you want my head blown off? How do you expect me to go back to him with such?" the young man said.

"Oh, so you know that too? That's exactly how it feels when you disturb me with your calls. That could land me in trouble with Antonio and his…."

Shit! I had to stop