Chapter four
Romance and Tragedy
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Episode four
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Taormina Sicily Italy
3:00pm
Villa Rodriguez
Villa Rodriguez exudes an aura of majesty, commanding respect from all who enter. Its grandeur and luxury reflect Riccardo's status as a powerful Mafia Don.
The estate is located at Perched atop hill, overlooking the city, with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
The grand entrance, A majestic, 12-foot-high, wrought-iron gate with the Rodriguez family crest emblazoned on it and a biometric scanning and facial recognition at the entrance
A winding, tree-lined avenue leading to the mansion, flanked by meticulously manicure lawns and Fresh flowers and lush greenery throughout the entrance and around the mansion.
The mansion stood gigantically at the centre of the estate, several buildings and quarters stood tall beside the Rodriquez mansion, motion sensor and pressure pads throughout the ground.
The interior of the mansion has a soaring, 30-foot-high ceiling, adorned with a stunning chandelier and a sweeping staircase and a spacious, high-ceilinged room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a massive stone fireplace, and plush seating areas.
Inside the mansion the wall was adorned with original artwork by renowned artists, Rare, antique furniture pieces in the sitting room and at the centre of the sitting was an exquisite rug beneath the glass table.
"Meeting Room: "The Boardroom"
This meeting room exudes power, sophistication, and luxury, reflecting Riccardo's status as a Mafia Don.
Inside the room, Long, polished mahogany table of seats 24 each of High-backed, leather executive chairs. At the head of the table and the other end was the Don's chair and the second in command, the Don's chair was made with the finest and executive leather with the Rodriquez family crest emblazoned on it.
Neutral-coloured walls with framed artwork
Recessed lighting and dimmable chandeliers. Riccardo's family crest was placed perfectly on the wall, the crest alone commands respect.
The room was almost filled up with soldati each sitting on their respective chairs the atmosphere was tensed, they sat down patiently waiting for the Don's arrival some chatted to pass time
" I wonder where Fire is " Hyce said in annoyance, everyone knows that the two of them don't like each other but Hyce hatred was more, Tiger sighed triedly besides him
" I just don't get your hatred for Fire" Tiger said and Hyce glared at him and Tiger glared back
" We all know you hate him just because the Don made him second in command instead of you" A female soldati (Toyota) said while chewing her bubble gum noisily, she was the third strongest mobster followed by Tiger, she rolled her eyes at him and continued playing with her pocket knife.
" Everyone knows I'm way stronger than that bastard" Fire snarled and Toyota laughed shortly while Tiger chuckled
" Strong but not smart enough, tell me what grades did you manage to reach, wait let me guess grade three" Toyota said as she filed the sharp edge of the knife with her pointer finger earning a small cut in the process and she laughed hysterically while she sniffed her blood, her crazy addiction, she loves the smell of blood , everyone was used to her craziness, Hyce only glared at her unable to say a word while the rest laughed
" Remember when you two did a little fight competition, tck after many years of training, Fire defeated you, someone that just joined as at that time" Toyota said and Shakes her head with a pitiful smile, Hyce stood up to fight her and that was when the Don and second in command entered accompanied by some maids carrying the flowing end of the Don's golden cape, the cape signifies the heirloom, legacy and heritage of the Rodriquez family, his fist hanging in air as he be held the Don.
" Stay like that until the meeting ends and you are not joining any mission till further notice" the Don said referring to Hyce as he walked to his seat, he dismissed the maid and they bowed before leaving, Fire only Shaked his head as he walked to his seat. Hyce stared at the Don dumbfounded while remaining in that position and Toyota let out a silent chuckle, shortly after the meeting started.
"We got a job to eliminate the former Senate president because he is competing for presidency and the former president does not like it so we have been ordered to assassinate him, he is hosting a charity ball tonight and that's the perfect opportunity we need to eliminate him, we have been paid heavily and I wouldn't like to disappoint the honourable president, Fire, call out the names of people that will be going for the mission along side you" Riccardo (the Don) said while everyone listened attentively and Fire nodded and a maid handed him the list
" Toyota, Tiger and Caine, the rest of you that didn't hear your name have an intensive training class tonight, understood" Fire said
" Yes boss" everyone responded.
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St Joseph hospital
Sicily Italy
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Caterina paced worriedly at the waiting area, she was crying profusely, she received a call from the hospital and rushed down there with the help of Aurelio, Aurelio left shortly after he dropped her at the hospital and paid the bill without her knowledge.
She was devastated and didn't know what to do, she paced round the ICU where Thompson was being treated.
" He is going to be fine right? Nothing serious happened to him right? He was perfectly fine this morning" she questioned no one in particular, people stared at her as if she was mentally unstable.
A nurse rushed out of the ICU and Caterina stopped her on her track
" He is alright, tell me he is fine" Caterina rushed her words feeling her heart in mouth she was already running crazy
"I have bad and good news, your uncle is out of danger but he lost a lot of blood and is still unconscious" The nurse said and rushed out of her sight leaving Caterina in dismal and shocked.
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Two hours later
They just concluded the surgery and Thompson was transferred to a general ward. He had a lot of bandages on his body and a cervical collar was used to stabilize his neck and he was currently receiving blood.
Caterina was beside his bed, she rested her head on the bed and sobbed silently while holding Thompson's hand, she raised her head slowly when she felt him move his fingers, he slowly Opened his eyes, looked at his surroundings before looking at her, Caterina stared at him with amazement as she cleaned her tears, she smiled and hugged him tightly, Thompson winched and she released him From the tight hug.
" How did I get here and why am I in this boring clothes" Thompson said staring at her cluelessly
" The hospital called me on my way back home, they said they found you at the side of the road, you were badly injured, what happened Uncle Tom?" Caterina said and realisation dawned on him as everything came rushing back.
" Oh dear, I remember everything now, you see I was rubbed" Thompson said earning a gasped from Caterina
" I won a lot of money from my gambling today but was robbed on my way back home" he continued and Caterina covered her mouth in shock, Thompson stared at her and noticed her ruined uniform blouse, which she quickly covered with Aurelio jacket when she noticed his gazed on her and he raised a questioning brow, she had totally forgotten about her appearance and what had happened to her
" What happened to your uniform blouse" Thompson questioned and Caterina bit her lips as tears webbed up in her eyes remembering what happened to her
" I demand an answer" Thompson said as he slowly sat up ignoring his aching back
" Pat..rick, he almost raped me today" Caterina said as she broke down in loud sobs and Thompson folded his fist as he watched his niece cry… "Oh Patrick"
He said through his teeth
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5:30pm
Eliot Mansion
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At the entrance stood a metallic automatic gate with the name Eliot's family written boldly at the side of the gate.
The mansion was surrounded by many flowers of different kinds single handedly planted by Mrs Maya Eliot ( Ryan's mother) and In Front of the mansion stood Mr Eliot statue and a fountain of water..
The mansion alone screamed luxury.
Inside Mr Eliot study room
Ryan stood in front of his father's reading desk, his head bowed as he fed on his nails, Mr Aaron Elliot sat behind his desk as he looked at his son sternly, he had a look of disappointment,
" What is this, I got a call from school that you are failing your classes and that is unacceptable, you are ruining my name and reputation, a reknown businessman with a useless son, you grades doesn't affect you right, all you do is party and drag my name to the mud" Mr Aaron scolded and Ryan folded his fist
" I guess I learnt from the best" Ryan fired back and that double Aaron's anger, he rose on his feet and slapped Ryan across the face
" How dare you speak to me in such manner" Mr Aaron shouted and that was when Mrs Maya walked in stepping in between them
" Aaron calm down " Mrs Maya said and Aaron slapped her instead of Ryan while Ryan watched them in horror
" Don't you dare command me you flirty whore, remember your place, you are just my slave I bought with my money" Aaron said to Maya and she shot her eyes closed as tears slipped out, Ryan folded his fist and wanted to attack his father but Maya held him back
"Son go back to your room, dinner will be ready shortly" Mrs Maya said and Ryan hesitated before leaving the room closing the door behind him
Aaron continued beating Maya venting all his anger on her and she cried helplessly
Ryan stood by the door listening to everything with folded fist..
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8:00pm
Gilbert Gottfried mansion
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The mansion was in a party mood filled with influential, wealthy and powerful people, some in their early fifties and few Youngsters.
Outside the mansion stood hefty guards, unless your name is on the list of invitee's you cannot enter the mansion..
A sleek black sports car parked in front of the gate of mansion and Toyota stepped out of the back sit of the car and entered the gate heading to mansion, she wore a tight fitting backless and sleeveless short red sequin gown with black heels and a black bag to compliment her dress, she curled her straight black mid length hair and she wore light makeup, she looked breathtaking and hot, she walked straight to the guards swaying her hips, the guards were drooling and trying so hard to maintain composure, Toyota notice and smirk, she signalled the guys, communicating through the small earpod in her ear, the necklace she wore had a hidden camera, she tried her best to distract the guards and was successful she kept flirting with the guards while the guys( Caine and Tiger )sneaked in through the back door successfully avoiding any hidden camera.
They already had the blueprint of the house and knew exactly where guards were less and where guards were more and no guards were at the back door so it was easy for them to enter.
The guards composed themselves and one of the asked her for her invitation card
" Weren't you informed? Your boss ordered for a stripper right?" Toyota said with her best flirty smile and the guards nodded and allowed her in
She walked into the mansion and started using her eyes to look for the old man, she sighted him talking to an elderly man and walked up to him.
" You look bored, hope you don't mind me keeping you company" she said in a seductive voice and he smiled at her shamelessly, he told the man he will talk to him later and he deviated his attention to the young seductive lady in front of him
" Oh darling I don't mind at all" he said and drew her close by her waist while she placed her hands on his chest
" So why don't we get ourselves a glass of wine Gilbert darling" she said and that sent shivers down his spine, she slowly released herself and pulled him by his tie to the wine cellar, she sat down on the stood and he did likewise
" Two glass of your finest wine please " she said to the bartender and he nodded and soon came with their wine
" So Gilbert darling let me feed you your wine" she said and picked up his glass, she stirred the content with her nails while smiling seductively her eyes never leaving him and he smiled back, she lifted the cup slowly to his lips and he drank the whole content
" Why don't we go upstairs to my room" he said to her and she smiled, dropping the glass cup and sipping from hers…
" Must she go with him" Caine said through his Bluetooth and Tiger replied " of course man, it's part of the plan, we are just here in case anything goes wrong" Toyota simply chuckled
'" sure" she replied and he walked her to his room, she closed the door quietly no one noticed their absence
She pushed Gilbert on the bed and started dancing. Gilbert watched with amazement as he felt his middle rising and he impatiently pulled her to himself on the bed, she slowly started rubbing his chest and moment later he released wetting his trouser and fell asleep.. " Done" she said and quickly got down from the bed
" Hurry up and get out of there" Tiger said to her through the earpiece. She scattered her hair and ruined her makeup. She walked back to him on the bed and removed his trousers with so much difficulty. She walked to the door and exited the room…
She walked out of the mansion and the guys followed her through the back door. The headed straight to the car, Fire was waiting for them
" Mission was a success boss" she said and Fire nodded
"Get in the car everyone" fire said and they hopped in
" Did you guys do anything" Caine asked Toyota and she winked before laughing hysterically
" nope, I mixed the cyanide in his drink with my nails no one will suspect a thing, he won't see tomorrow" Toyota said and Fire drove them away
"good work Toyota" Fire said and she smiled
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