It has been a busy day for Cassius Montero. He drove into his garage and alighted from his car very tiredly. A sigh escaped his lips when he look up only to see a light on in his abode. This time he knows it's not his twin's brother because Esteban is still held in the fort's torture room. Cassius marched into his home cautiously and open the door. He saw no one in the living room but he could hear the clattering from his kitchen. Slowly he laid off his briefcase on the couch and makes his way to it and was stunned when he saw the intruder, only that he wasn't an intruder but a friend, the Mafia Don himself. Javad de Venta was cooking dinner when Cassius appears in the doorway. " Oh you are back," He said innocently. " I'm almost done. Set the table. I will serve the dish now " Cassius was surprised at his speech and action. Earlier that day he has been more furious than he was ever. " Sure ... I will " The consigliere replied shakily and then step back. He goes to his small di
The loud horn came blaring into Javad's ear making him smile gently. Cassius saw this and was surprised. " I never know you found the sound of horn amusing " He drawled as he pulled his hands away from the wheel. "I found the traffick a little funny actually. I wonder how the drivers will act once they know the Mafia Don is held up here " At this, Cassius laughed out loud. Some drivers who are near turn to him in confusion. At once he maintains his posture and replies to Javad. " They will all make way for you. Everyone is scared of you Javad. With your unruly wavy hair and set jaw. You sent chill into me some time too you know " " Yeah, I know. Even Miran couldn't look into my eyes for too long " Cassius sighed and waited for the traffic light to turn yellow but that seem to be an impossible task. " You gonna take things further with her? I know you don't love her " " She's uh... Beautiful and understanding " " Yeah " " I don't know for now. I just had to focus on opening t
Cassius Montero drove into the fort and let out a tired sigh. He alighted with Javad and goes to the bonnet for his luggage. " Those moments in the traffick add many years to my life " He mutters. " I could use a good night's sleep " " Me too but I don't think I will sleep much. Will my actions in the traffic be aired on the news? " Cassius stops to frown at him. " You never listen. Do not tell me you are worried now after you have revealed yourself " " I can't help it. Wesley was dying. I only keep him stable " " And the water? " " Artificial hydration and nutrition. It works for many types of patients." I usually use it for my patients who have lost fluids through vomiting, sweating, or diarrhea " " Great! Who works in daily gossip? " " Miran and others " " They could help in talking to the newscaster to keep it away from tomorrow's news. Let's lay low for now " The two walk inside, up to the spiral staircase, and into the large living room where everyone was having a ni
Javad de Venta stopped the car before an old building in the dark street. He pulled away from the wheel and alighted. " Are you sure we are in the right place? I mean, a retired staff from Daily Gossip wouldn't live here " " Why? " " Because a retired staff is paid far more than the working..." " You must have forgotten Miran stated Avi disappearing into thin air after abandoning his job " " Oh," Cassius mutters weakly. " It slipped my mind. I'm sorry, come on, let's check " " Room number 25 " Javad said as he recheck the address Miran has sent to him on his cellphone. They both headed at once to Avi's room. The tiny hall was dirtier than the outside wall. Javad found himself clinging a little. They passed through some smoking men in the hall but never speak to one another. At last, they stopped before room 25. Javad signals Cassius to knock on it and the consigliere obeys. The door opens after some minutes. A lanky thin man appears with a small frown on his face. He looks
" What should we do now boss? Our only lead is dead. Someone must have known we are on our way " Javad didn't reply. He only stood still with his eyes gazing around the darkness. They have stepped out of the room to give Mauricio privacy with his beloved dead friend Avi. At last, he steps out while sniffing back tears. Mauricio stood before Javad and bow down in apology. " I am sorry I lied to you Boss. I thought you were a threat. I never know it was you Avi has been waiting for all these years " " For twelve years? " Javad asked in a low tone. " For twelve years he has been here? " " Yes. Avi and I have been bosom friends and we live together with his son. He decided to work in daily gossip. " I told him never to involve with the Mafia organization but he shut me up, saying he will be getting a fat salary. " Just one certain night he returns while shivering in great fear. Avi said people will come to find him. " He left home that same night with his son. Later Skyler, Avi's
Javad de Venta dressed up that bright morning after taking a long bath. He never sleeps a wink. He worries those sleepless nights of his will bring upon him consequences later on. He put on his long black coat just like always and step out. His expensive boots provided repeated staccato sounds in the silent hall. He passed by the winged hall where de Ventas was having his breakfast but didn't go in at all or turn to them. Javad descended the stairs and finally walk into the torture room. There he saw him, Esteban Montero. Cassius's brother had one of his eyes closed and was breathing hazily now. It's a wonder he is still even alive. Felipe, one of the soldiers who has been there when torturing Esteban quickly bows down before the boss. " Morning Don " " Why is his lips purple that way? " Javad asked gently. " He is never given any drop of water and any meals " " Oh," He mutters softly with a sigh. Frezno had done his part, Javad could see. He had never expected Esteban to be
The numerous cars cruise into the very large building. Everyone who alighted was associated with the Mafia organization. Javad arrived later on in a luxurious car that not only boasted of Wealth but of immense comfort. It stands out from every other one and the Mafia Don alighted with his fianceè and consigliere. Javad de Venta as always wears his black overalls. His Boots were black and shiny and his coat swirled at the top of his footwear. Cassius put on his black suit while Miran dressed her best. Her long hair was swept in a casual wave. Her face was devoid of makeup per Javad's request but that never lessen her beauty at all. Jade had mentioned she will arrive with others and Javad had agreed. They soon enter the very large ballroom to be acknowledged by those who have arrived. The five existing clans that have come together to form the most dominant organization have arrived except the Rodrigos. Sebastian and Vicente seem to be taking their precious time before honoring
" Stop " Javad Said to the men who had Anahita in his arms. Everyone stopped to see what he is about to do. Hurriedly the Mafia Don walk up to Anahita and bent down gently. His lips were at her right ear. " You will feel your life has been threatened. Some will come to kill you. Do not be disheartened. " You should only look out of the window. A car will be waiting. You should board it. It's one of my men" Javad doubted if Anahita heard his instructions but all in all, Aurora took her sister away without waiting for the coronation to end. Javad de Venta now stood still and watch till Anahita is out of sight. Cassius at last said from behind him. " Boss Javier is back. He was waiting out but now has come in with words " Javad set his jaw and then turn to see Javier walking up to him. The soldier he had sent to Skyler, the son of Avi. " Boss I have returned with ... " Javad stop him from finishing his speech with his right hand which he held up. That was because he saw Miran