Chapter 17
Emily Thompson
A few minutes later after I got into our room, Bryan walked in looking wearied.
“Hey, is everything okay?” I got from my seat and rush to him only for him to engulf me in a tight hug. He held me tightly and for a second, I was afraid he’s going to breakdown or something.
“Bryan, are you okay?” Again, I asked in a concerned tone.
“Can we stay like this a few minutes? Please…” He beseech, trailing off.
Without a word being said, I pull him towards the couch. We sat down together as I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him closer to my embrace. I had left in a hurry earlier so I won’t be caught that I was eavesdropping on their conversations but seeing him act this way, is kind of disturbing.
I’ve never seen him break down before. I’ve always known him to be a strong man. I just hope whatever he’s going through at the moment will be resolve soon. I hate to see him in this state.
I didn’t bother to ask him any question as I believe doing that won’t be the best thing to do at this moment.
We sat down wrapped in each other’s embrace for about 20 minutes without saying a word to each other. He was quiet and I’m not happy with the fact that he’s in this mood.
“Bryan, do you want to go out with me?” I broke the hug and asked as I stared into his blue eyes.
“You’re not comfortable being in the house?” He asked in a coaxed voice.
“Not really. I just want us to go out and catch some fresh air. There’s this place I always go to whenever I’m down or wants to be alone. But if you don’t want to go, it’s fine. We can go there some other ti-”
“It’s fine, I will go with you” he cut me off. A bright smile appeared on his face like someone who just won a lottery. I jumped up from my seat in excitement
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and ran to my closet. I choose a very simple dress and Bryan did the same too.
guess, we both don’t want to people to know that about us out there. It will only attract more attention if we go out looking all dressed up.
“We don’t have to go with any b*dyguard. Just the both of us is fine, right?” I asked, turning to face him.
“Sure. Whatever the queen wants” he replied as a small smile creep at the corner of his l*p. I feel so happy seeing him smile right now. Just minutes ago, we were good. Everything was fine until the news of his late parents.
I truly wish I can console him right now but, I do not want him to know that I heard his conversation with his aunt. It would look like I intentionally eavesdrop on them.
We arrive at the park and the environment looks so peaceful already. This is the reason why I keep coming here whenever I’m down.
We sat at my usual spot, close to the beech without saying a word to each other. I just allowed him to be in his own world as I believe he needed that at this moment.
Though, it breaks my heart to see him in this state. The Bryan I know isn’t the weak type and seeing him in this state, I believe it must have been something really hurtful.
A few minutes later, he turned to me and held my hand. “Are you okay now? Do you want us to leave? Are you not feeling comfortable being here? If you think this place is too crowdy and people might recognize you, we can just leave to a quiet place I begin to bombard him with questions in a worried state as I tried to get up from where I was sitting but he stopped me as he make me sit down back.
me feel good” “I’m fine, babe. I’m thankful though that you brought me out here just to make
“I will do anything to make you happy. You look so sad and I can’t stand watching you in that mood. I do not know what happened but whatever it’s, always know that I’m here for you. I will always be here to listen to you” I said, hoping he will open up to me and talk to me which I doubt. He might not
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Chapter 17
have trusted much to tell me things about himself. Especially when it involves his parents.
I watch him as he a deep sigh left his l*p before he begin saying. “After so many years, I think, I have found my parents killer even though, it’s not going to seem easy…” He trailed off, looking straight into the river in front of us.
Oh my goodness! He’s opening up to me! He’s telling me things about his family! I can’t believe this- I thought, excitement weighing all over my b*dy.
“It all started when I was 7. I had no idea who my parents was…. I mean, I know they’re my parents but had no idea about the status they held in the society but one thing was sure then, they were super rich. We were all living happily until one day, I came back from school and met my parents with my three siblings lying lifelessly on the floor in a pool of blood. I tried waking them up but all to avail. They were all killed.”
“After then, I became someone else. I wasn’t my usual self anymore. Staying with Aunt Capella worsen the situation even more because she felt their death more than I do. She was really devastated but luckily for her, her husband there for her. Six months later, a man showed up at our doorstep….” He trailed off again, turning to face me.
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“Aunt Capella told me I have to leave the country with him. She kept insisting it was for my own good. I had no idea of what she was saying or trying to do then but being a child who obey her, I listened and left. I was taken to Europe where I grew up there, not only did I study there but was trained by John, Lucas an Arnaldo. These three men were so strong that I find it hard to believe I survived their training. I was really trained to become a strong man and I was so glad they did for me”
“When I clock 15, I came back to New York, Aunt Capella’s place with John, Lucas and Arnaldo who became my b*dy guard after my parent’s death. They wouldn’t even let me out of their sight. They became too protective of me. They became my shadow because wherever I go to, they follow suit. The funniest part is that while growing up in Europe, I never ask questions. I kept doing all I’ve been asked to without questioning anyone
“On getting back to New York, Aunt Capella decide to tell me everything. I got to know that my Dad was a Mafia leader, not just an ordinary Mafia leader but right?” the Boss of the boss’s. When I say boss of the boss’s, you get what I mean
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Sure, I do”
“He made me his successor already before his death. He also made a Will to make me his successor at the age of eighteen. I also got to know that very day that John, Lucas and Arnaldo used to be his most trusted men and after his demise, they decide to serve me”
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