‘No one should know that there is Xavier Green in Haiden Black,’ - that was Xavier's motto before he started the pretending act.“You came back with drastic changes. It was as if another person went inside your body. You aren’t my brother, right?”Thus, when Rose uttered her suspicions, Xavier leaned closer and tilted his head as if he was kissing her.Perplexed at the sudden movement, Rose stepped back with widened eyes. But Xavier held her wrist and pulled her closer.Swiftly, there was no distance between their bodies as her chest pressed his.Rose panicked at the sudden skin contact. Her usual nonchalant face reddened as she glared at him and asked in a threatening voice. “What are you doing? Let me go.”She placed her hands between them and pushed him away. Yet, Xavier wrapped his other hand around her waist, making her escape futile.She gritted her teeth as if biting a bullet when she lifted her head. Yet when she saw his handsome face up close, Rose cumbered. She stood unmovab
A year ago, while Xavier was in his morning shift as a construction worker, he received a call from the police station saying that his wife was in the police station.He left his post and dashed to the station. When he arrived there, he saw his wife, Bridgette, and her employer, who was sitting next to her. “He’s lying, officer! This man tried to harass me!” Bridgette shouted the injustice she received from her boss.Who tried to harass who?With doubtful ears, Xavier looked at mane named Jacob Hugh. He was sneering at Bridgette with distrustful eyes. Even just by looking at his face, Xavier knew Jacob is a bad deal.Standing at the entrance of the station, Xavier stood there while clamping his fingers into white-knuckled vise-grips. He did not have to hear the whole conversation. With only Bridgette’s one statement, he was convinced that she was wronged.“What are you saying?” Jacob asked Bridgette. He looked at the officer and said, “I wouldn’t hit on a waitress. I have high standa
“Her skin was smooth. If only that b*tch did not fight back, I almost got a score with her,” Jacob said to his friends, who were also drinking in that pub.Xavier’s eyes widened. His hand trembled around the mug as he looked at the man who was boasting to his friends about the incident. Xavier could not blink his eyes, nor breathe while staring at the man who molested his wife.He was just imagining how he would kill this man, but now, he’s here, talking sh*t about Bridgette.“Aren’t you scared?” Jacob’s friend asked. “You might end up behind bars.”“What are you saying? Me? Behind bars? You must be f*cking kidding. It was her fault. If she didn’t mean to seduce me, she wouldn’t be so kind,” Jacob said with a malicious grin.“A pretty and married woman seduced you? Stop dreaming, Jacob.”“What’s wrong with my face?” Jacob complained as he pointed to his run-of-the-mill face.His friends' expressions delivered their answers as they are both aware that Jacob's face was very out of Bridg
Looking back, Xavier realized that his desperation to escape from his tiring life led him to the Fugito mansion.‘All because of Jacob Hugh.’ He wasn’t blaming everything on him. But Jacob was a part of it.That incident with Jacob was like an open book without an ending. It motivated Xavier to change his life, but at the same time, it put him on the edge of the blade.After recalling the past on how Xavier met Cesar’s secretary in that alleyway, Xavier glanced at Jacob through the rear mirror of the car.‘Did the heaven punish me for leaving our book unfinished without the tragic ending?’ Xavier asked himself.He always regretted his decision to be the Fugito family’s driver. Yet, when he saw Jacob again, Xavier thought that there might be reasons why things turned out like this. Perhaps, he was destined to be the Mafia boss for a short time in order to avenge all the injustice he and his family received from the past.It was a silly thought, but Xavier was ready to justify it.Gian
Once a month, the Mafia boss holds a meeting with the Capos through playing poker cards. A person could read a person through playing. Thus, it will be risky for an impostor like Xavier because the members might notice some changes in their boss. However, Gian couldn’t let go of this chance.“It’s been so long since we last played with you, boss,” Spade said while looking at the cards in his hands.Holding the cards which Gian distributed, Xavier looked at Spade. Just like the first time he saw him, he’s wearing a Fedora brim hat, black leather gloves, and that excessive smile on his lips.Capos are the third in rank in the Mafia family. They act like lieutenants, leasing their own section, and have specific activities to operate. Their territories were defined by the rackets they operated.As for Spade, he operates bars which sell women’s service, narcotics trade, and loan sharks. Spade earns the most in the Capos, which puts him in the highest rank next to Gian.Before the boss disa
[“Authorities confirmed the identities of the victims of this horrible incident. They are Bridgette Green and Simon Green.”] Xavier’s hand trembled and he accidentally shoved the glass of water near his side. Krrkllss…. Everyone turned their heads to the cause of the loud sound and saw the shock registered on the Boss’ face. Xavier seemed like he was glued to the seat and froze like a pale statue while staring at the TV screen. Gian looked alternately at Xavier and the screen of the Television. ‘Sh*t. I shouldn’t have turned it on,’ Gian regretted as his hand tightened around the remote control. [“The authorities could not find Mrs. Green’s husband, Mr. Xavier Green. He became one of the prime suspect for…”] Gian turned off the television. “Why did you close it? We were still watching,” Alas complained. Meanwhile, Clover asked Xavier, “Are you alright, boss?” Slowly, Xavier and Gian looked at each other. He is not fine. There’s no way Xavier would feel fine after hearing n
Xavier’s resolutions have broken into pieces. He felt like he was having a heart attack after hearing the news about his dead wife and son who were burned to death. His breathing was labored, and he felt like his life was running out of him. Although he was running fast, his body felt so weak. And his fingers! He didn’t look at them, but he knew they were shaking uncontrollably. Trying to catch his breath, he arrived at the underground parking lot. He looked at the car, and only realized that he had no key to open it. He needs to go back and ask Gian and… “Ahhhh!” Xavier shouted out of frustration before he kicked the tire of the car. Xavier couldn’t think straight. He knew this and that, felt as if his chest might get crushed any minute and his heart might burst open, but he didn’t really know what to do. When he saw his reflection through the window of the car, Xavier stopped. He leaned closer to the window, staring at the face that looked unfamiliar every time he saw his ref
Going inside the eerie torture room, Xavier could remember the time he spent in this place, when he first saw the torture weapons and had a deal with Gian. Here, he made up his mind and offered his alliance with the second boss.‘This place does not hold good memories,’ Xavier said in his head. For sure, the new person, who was brought here, would feel the same ill sentiment.“Hmmp! Hmmp! Hmmp!” moaned echoed inside the dim room.Under the lighting, a man was sitting on a chair with rope binding his body, shackles on his hands and feet, and a sack covering his head.Xavier observed the man and recalled his past; exactly, he was thinking about his situation two weeks ago.‘Gian only spared my life because the boss and I have the same face. But will a Mafioso like him would spare this man’s life after abducting him?’ Xavier has doubts. But his plate was full and he knew he had no time to worry about other people.As he decimated any signs of compassion, Xavier looked at the weapons on t