Chapter 20: The Execution

A mature man was standing in front of a door, he opened it and entered a luxurious office. Another mature man was sitting behind the desk office with a soft smile on his face.

- Long time no see, old friend.

The man chuckles and responds.

- Old? Speak for yourself. I still feel like a teenager.

- When was the last time you saw yourself in the mirror, Thor?

- This morning John, how about you?

- I don't remember.

The smile of the man vanisheed in a second and the sadness in his eyes was crystal clear like the water.

The man in front of him was none other than John Dragon, the most mysterious man that probably existed on earth.

But no one knew about the pain in his heart, not even him, his business partner, and his old friend. Probably his only friend too.

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He still remembers the first time they met in the same office so many years ago. After a while from their formal introduction, John asked his opinion about the rumor about him.

Thor was caught off guard, he didn't expect such a question so suddenly.

- Your personal business has nothing to do with me, Mr. Dragon. I'm only interesting in our business deal.

He started laughing softly, but his laugh sounded kinda sarcastic and mocking. Then suddenly he said.

Foolish people believe in rumors, smart people believes in facts. So which one are you Mr. Larsen? (JOHN)

Thor Larsen the leader of the Viking gang was speechless for the first time in his life.

He was ready to declare a war with the man in front of him until he noticed his eyes. His eyes were pure gold, how majestic, but soon he looked down and was ready for submission.

Huh? The most powerful gang leader in the world? How is that possible?

He tried to look into his eyes again and talk to him, but the result was the same.

Why?

He can't look into his eyes for more than 5 seconds?

Who's this man?

Out of nowhere a fear started growing in him.

Fear?

He doesn't even remember when it was the last time he got scared, so why so suddenly would be scared of a simple businessman?

Unless... he wasn't?

- How about a bet Mr. Larsen? (JOHN)

- A bet? (THOR)

- That's right, a bet. A bet that if you win, you can put any conditions you want about our business deal, but if I win, you will agree to all of my term. (JOHN)

Thor was really speechless about the man's words.

Doesn't he take his business seriously?

He is openly challenging him and provoking him.

But Thor needs this man's ships for his business, and John knew it too.

He had no choice but to play along with his bet.

- What kind of bet? (THOR)

- The only thing you need to do... is to find the background of someone, that's all. You can take your time even if it is a month or a year. (JOHN)

- Whose? (THOR)

- Mine. (JOHN)

Thor has heard about the rumor that John Dragon appeared out of nowhere, no one could find anything about him, no matter how much they search for him.

But he wasn't an ordinary person, he was the most powerful gangster in the world.

He had influences and connections internationally.

This man really underestimated him, he ended up giving him a smirk.

- Are you challenging me, Mr. Dragon? (THOR - SMIRK)

- Maybe ... or... I may challenge myself. (JOHN - SMIRK)

- I accept your challenge, Mr. Dragon. (THOR)

- I'm glad to hear that. I've always admired the brave ones. (JOHN)

- I will return in a month, with all your information with me. (THOR)

- I can't wait to see that. (JOHN)

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Of course, he ends up losing big time.

But in the end, he still won a friend, a very unique friend, but with no doubt a very loyal friend.

Thor knew how rare a real and loyal friendship was.

And he was glad that he was lucky enough to find it.

John wasn't the type who talks about his private life, asking for help or whining about stuff.

But Thor could understand that his friend was sad and tried to fix everything by himself.

He knew that even if he asked him to talk about it, John would just change the subject and slip away from talking about it.

So the only thing he could do was to support his friend as much as he could.

- Thor, I need a favor, from you. (JOHN)

- A favor? You? From me? The mighty Dragon actually needs a favor from me? (THOR)

- Yes. (JOHN)

- Who are you and what have you done with the real John Dragon? Are you perhaps ... an alien? (THOR - JOKING)

- Thor, please. (JOHN)

Thor's jaws almost fell on the floor when he heard his friend saying the word 'please'.

He had never seen him like that before, his face was dead serious, and for a second he thought that tears would start falling at any minute.

Something serious must have happened before he knew it John was holding an envelope.

- Take it. And follow my instructions. (JOHN)

He immediately took it and opened it, he started reading John's instructions.

- What happened? This is ... this is ... like an ... execution. What the hell happened? (THOR)

- One day, you will understand. (JOHN)

- Are you... sure about this? (THOR)

- Yes. (JOHN)

- Very well. I will prepare the only person who can do it. (THOR)

- Thank you. (JOHN)

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Eight months later. In a hospital

Nelly (AKA Tatiana) was finally holding her first child in her arms.

Tyrone was also in the room, sitting in a chair observing the 'happy' event in front of him.

Soon the door opened and a nurse came to ask about filing the name of the baby. Tyrone didn't say anything, instead, he turned to look at his wife's response, while Nelly admired her baby's face, soon responded.

- Oliver. His name is Oliver. (NELLY)

- And the last name?

- F- ... I mean Rex. Oliver Rex. (NELLY)

The nurse finished her job and soon after left the room, while Tyrone was looking at his wife dissatisfied.

- Oliver, huh? (TYRON)

- Is there something wrong with the name Oliver? (NELLY)

- Emilio's father's name is also Oliver. (TYRON)

- So? (NELLY)

- How strange, really strange, do you know that? (TYRON)

- What are you talking about? (NELLY)

- I heard that in Greece the firstborn name is given by one of the child's grandparents. For example, if the first child is a girl would get the name of her grandmother from her mother's side, your mother's name. But if the first child is a boy will get his grandfather's name from his father. (TYRON)

- W-what? ...Where have you heard of that? (NELLY)

- So, why he doesn't get my father's name, but he got Emilio's father's name, Nelly? (TYRON)

- This is an old tradition, we stopped doing it in our generation. So is just ... a coincidence. (NELLY)

- A coincidence, huh? What a funny ... coincidence then, I guess. (TYRON)

- Y-yeah, a... funny ... coincidence. (NELLY)

- There is no need for the whole world to know that he is not my child. The next one will be mine, until then ... keep that ... thing away from me. (TYRON)

Tyron left while he could keep his anger before destroying the whole hospital. Nelly was still looking at the door.

- "The next one? Tyrone wanted a child of his own in order to get closer to my father. Oliver I will protect you, no matter what!"

How could she take another blow, another loss, especially now that she finally is holding her first child, how could let anyone or anything hurt him?

Now she was more vulnerable to Tyrone, it looked like she didn't have any other choice but to play house with him until something changes and escape from the Tyrant who imprisoned her.

While she was watching her son with sadness in her eyes, she was just hoping that one day they will reunite again and be a happy family together.

- "I hope that I could give you the father you deserve, your real father." (NELLY)

----- Few hours later ----

The sound of the phone suddenly was disturbing the peace of the room when Emilio was enjoying the gloomy atmosphere of the room, but eventually, he picked up his phone, and he heard the voice that he had never expected to hear.

- Congratulations, it's a boy, and his name is Oliver, just like your father's. You must be very proud.

- Ivan? (EMILIO)

- He looks exactly like his mother, I have also some photos of him, would you like me to send them to you? (IVAN)

- What do you want? (EMILIO)

- Thank goodness your woman has good genes, otherwise, he would look like a timid rabbit. (IVAN)

- I'm not in the mood right now, the bastard called me a few hours ago to stay away from them if I don't want anything to happen to my son. I can't even see him, hold him, or - (EMILIO)

- Ok, ok, crybaby. I will help you, happy now? (IVAN)

- Why would you help me? What do you want? (EMILO)

- The only thing you need to do is to follow some instructions, that's all. It will also make you stronger than you are now. Strong enough to take your family back in a couple of years. (IVAN)

- Is this some kind of a joke then - (EMILIO)

- Tyron made a lot of enemies you idiot, they will never be safe. So save them before it's too late, it's up to you. Make your choice. (IVAN)

- What do I have to do? (EMILIO)

- Smart choice. (IVAN)

------ Three years later----

Nelly decided to make a deal with the Tyrant.

They will play the normal happy family for the sake of her son, and she will give to the Tyrant a child of his own.

Tyrone wasn't happy anyway, because the kid may have his mother's colors but he reminded him of Emilio a lot.

He barely could look at him not more less acting like his father, but the benefit he could get by his own child was even more.

Finally, he has his own child, he didn't care that it was a girl, the opposite actually.

He had the perfect excuse to show favoritism to his real child, by saying his daughter will be daddy's girl and she will love him more.

But still, the show must go on for the perfect happy family, right?

And of course, Tyrone still has affairs with many women, but mysteriously most of the women went missing.

Nelly didn't care at all, as long as her children were safe, he could do whatever he wanted.

- Mommy, mommy, look she is exactly just like you, so what's my sister's name? (OLIVER)

- Anastasia. (NELLY)

- Anna- what? (OLIVER)

- Anastasia. In Greek means the 'Resurrected' one. Don't you remember the easter when Jesus was resurrected when he was dead? (NELLY)

- So, my sister will beat death too? (OLIVER)

- Hahaha, who knows, maybe. (NELLY)

- Mommy, I don't think I can say her full name, can I call her Anna? (OLIVER)

- Sure, you can call her Anna for a short. (NELLY)

- Yay, I gave my sister a short name. (OLIVER)

- I hope she will be like my mother. With a strong sense of justice, maturity, a knowledgeable person with the wisdom to survive this cruel world. (NELLY)

- Mommy? (OLIVER)

- Is she watching right now? I hope she is proud of me. I broke ... her curse. (NELLY - SMILE)

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Emilio also heard the news about the baby girl, at first he wasn't happy that she was Tyrone's child.

But he heard that the girl didn't look like Tyron at all, he was happy, it was like a punishment from god.

The girl took everything from her mother, thank god.

He will have a mini version of Nelly as a daughter, he couldn't wait until he rescues them from hell that they didn't even know about it.

Emilio was doing well for all these years to gain power and influence, but unfortunately, he wasn't the only one who was working hard too.

Tyrone was doing well too, but not for long, he only needed to wait for a few more years.

----------- Six years later --------

The execution.

Emilio was the happiest person on earth that day, it was the day he would get his family back.

Unfortunately for him, everything went wrong the previous night.

A couple of hours later, he got the worst news of his life, he would never forget that day, he excitedly waited to see the love of his life and the two new members of their family, until he got a message.

He thought it was the message of their arrival, but instead ... he got an apology message that something went wrong, and the final result was that...

Everyone was dead.

Because of him.

Before the assassin had a chance to explain to Nelly that he was sent by Emilio, Nelly attacked him, thinking it was one of Tyrone's enemies.