Chapter - 114 - Restless

"Put in the speaker mode," whispered Rick. Gianna rolled her eyes and put the call on speaker. "Shall I bring dinner to your office? Even if you didn't want to eat with me, you can't skip your meals!" said Mason. Rick scoffed and took a large bite from his pizza. "I had my dinner, Mason. Thank you for asking." "Okay then! Good night and Take care!"

Rick didn't say anything and kept chewing the pizza in deep thought. Gianna sighed and said, "It's not appropriate for you to come here as you wish. It's my workplace, and I don't want to be involved in some rumors. I hope you understand." Rick nodded and said, "If you had replied to my text, I wouldn't have come here!"

Gianna scoffed and said, "We are strangers, and I don't see a need to text each other." "Every human is a stranger to one another until they get to know each other! We will soon become close if we keep texting each other." "In your dreams," said Gianna as she wiped her hands on the tissue.

The room fell silent. Gianna cleared her throat and broke the silence. "Do you have anything more to tell me?" Rick looked at her calmly and gazed into her beautiful eyes for some time. "I want to, but I can't. I hope I can very soon! Also -" paused Rick and looked away. "Also, what?" "Never mind!" said Rick and stood up to leave. Gianna watched him as he slowly moved towards the door and said, "Let's stay as strangers! Let's not get to know each other. I don't think it is a good idea."

Rick stopped in his tracks and looked down at the floor with disappointment. After heaving a loud sigh. "You better text back to my messages! Sleep well," said Rick without turning back and left the room silently. "Why is this man disturbing me? What is he trying to do? I hate him!" mumbled Gianna and decided to sleep.

In an independent house, "Don't worry, Kristen! When dad is there, why are you overthinking about the matter?" asked Mr. Reagen, a member of the ruling political party. "The chairman sent a message saying you are not of any importance to change their decision," shouted Kristen. "Listen to your dad, Kristen. He will sort out the problem!" said Mrs. Reagen. "I don't care if I can't work there anymore, but I don't want that crazy witch Gianna to work there!" said Kristen.

"Gianna was a barrier for our daughter in college and now in the hospital! We should not let her live in peace!" said Mrs. Reagen. "She knows about the hit and run case!" "What! But how? I had it covered without even an ant knowing it! How did she know?" asked Mr. Reagen in shock. "How do I know?!" whined Kristen. "If she leaks it to any media source, my career, and your career will be over in a snap!" Mr. Reagen was dumbfounded, and a plan came to his mind.

In the Visconti base at 1:30 am, "Follow the rules and nothing else. Wear your earpiece and mask," said Rick. "Yes, captain," shouted the men in unison. All the men dispersed and got ready to complete their mission.

Ring ring… "Did you receive the money, Night King?" asked the person on the other side of the call. Ben was shocked and looked slowly at Rick. "Yes. The apples will reach within three hours," said Rick with a smirk and hung up the call. "Capo, the amount is greater than the previous deal!" exclaimed Ben.

"The highest bidder receives the product from the next distribution!" said Rick casually and sat on the chair to view the surveillance footage. "Are we returning home after the last deal, capo?" asked Ben with a bright smile. The reality hit hard on Rick, and he nodded lightly. "I miss home! Velaris! We are coming soon!" exclaimed Ben as he tapped on the keyboard.

'How will I leave Gianna? Will I be able to? I have to come up with a plan to stay here longer! I can't leave her!' Rick started to get restless, but Ben's voice brought him back from his thoughts. "The men are on the run, capo!" said Ben and pointed to the screen. Derrick and Albert soon joined Rick in the conference room.

"Stop shaking your legs, Mr. Derrick!" said Ben with a smile. "This mission is like a thriller! I am so nervous!" whispered Derrick. "Don't be nervous! Everything will be fine!" assured Ben. Derrick looked at Rick and was astonished.

"How can Capo be so cool? It's like he is watching some documentary!" Albert chuckled and said, "Nothing can make him restless or nervous." But none of them knew that the great Capo was already restless deep inside because of a woman!

The men successfully delivered the packages and went back to their hideouts. "Finally! I can sleep peacefully!" cheered Derrick with a bright smile. Rick glanced at him and left the room with a straight face. "I can never understand him! Why does he always wear a serious expression on his face? Have you ever seen him smile?" asked Derrick in disbelief.

"He is free around the underboss, but the rest of the time Capo is the same!" said Ben. Derrick shook his head and left the room to take a nap!

"Gianna! What should I do? How can I leave you when many useless male bees are hovering around you? Why is my life so tough?" Rick looked at the pillow with a disappointed face. "I feel like staying with her forever!" Rick groaned and sat up in the bed looking outside the window. "I will find a way to be with you!" whispered Rick looking at the stars in the sky.