The Start of an Era

Chapter 4

When I was done with my work, I got some breakfast, well lunch for Armand, and walked back to the apartment. I noticed a black land rover that had tinted windows outside the building and I immediately knew that someone from the mafia was near. I went to Arry’s apartment. When I reached the door, I heard voices and then some fighting noises. I did not know what to do, but I could not let my best friend and only family I have get hurt. I opened the door and then regretted my decision as soon as the door was opened.

Armand was unconscious on the floor but he had no bruises so I knew they drugged him. The man that looked as if he was in charge of this little operation had a gun pointed at Armand’s head. When the door closed behind me, all eyes were on me and I could not help the cold sweat of fear that builded up on my forehead. I gulped when two men had their guns pointed at me. “Well, well what do we have here?” the leader asked and that made me more nervous as to what was going to happen to me? “Tell me little girl what is your name?” I shivered but decided that it was best that I did not show any fear in front of these men. “Skylar. Now wanna tell me what is going on here?” I asked in my most confident voice that I could put on given the circumstances. “Well, you see this has nothing to do with little girls. This is a matter for men to handle, so if you do not mind, we have to finish up here.” His voice was cold. I noticed that all three men wore black suits, which was the Black Delta mafia’s signature. All of them were older men but they were still huge compared to me. They had muscles for days and none of them showed any emotion in their faces. I looked over at Armand, who was still unconscious, and then back to the men. I knew that whatever I did would not get me out of this situation, but at least it would be worth a try. “Are you going to kill him?” I asked. “Well, sweetheart, he did steal from us so that is exactly what is going to happen and now since I told you that…you have to die too,” He gave me a sick smile and all I wanted to do was gag. The guy pointed his gun at my best friend. “NO!” I shouted as I ran and covered Armand’s body with mine. “You really do have a death wish don’t you?” the guy said and then motioned for one of the other men to take me. I saw this as an opportunity. I mean, four years in the fight club had to help with something, right? I stood up and then threw a quick punch at the guy, who was too shocked to block me. It landed perfectly on his jaw and I was satisfied when I heard a cracking noise. The guy held his jaw and I saw the other guys pointing their guns at me ready to shoot, so I stood behind the guy that held his broken jaw and then pushed him towards the other two, making the boss man fall to the ground and I rushed for the two men’s guns and took them away. The third man looked at me shocked and I took that as my queue to attack. I kicked him in the jewels, making him bend over in pain, so I kneed him in the face, breaking his nose and he fell to the ground passed out. The boss man managed to get up and I pointed a gun at him. He held his hands up in surrender and just then I heard someone clapping their hands. “Not too bad for a girl.” I looked towards the guy only to see Jace standing there and behind him there was a group of men with their guns all pointed at me. “What do you want?” I asked now knowing that I have been played at the café. “Well you see Skylar your friend here have been stealing from us for months now. I do not know how we didn't see this earlier but it is clear that he had help. Now, wanna tell me how you know Armand over here?” he asked and I instantly knew that he began with the drugs again, because that is when he slipped up. I told him before that I cannot help him forever and now he is in trouble. “Stupid son of a witch.” I mumbled under my breath. I have told him not to use his real name in the mafia world, damn he does not even know my real name! “Excuse me?” Jace asked, which made me look at him and I knew that I was not going to get out of this alive, so I just lowered my gun. “Nothing. He is my friend.” I said, not looking at anyone. “Well, pretty lady, say goodbye to your friend.” I looked up and then heard a gun going off and everything seemed to go in slow motion. I ran towards Armand but I was too late. He had been shot. I picked up his head so that it was in my lap and he opened his eyes. “I love you Sky.” He said and closed his eyes and took his last breath. Tears were streaming down my face. How could he just do that? Armand was the only person that I had and now he was gone as well? I stood up and wiped my tears and went to Jace, who stood there with a smile on his face and that only fueled my anger. I never wanted to go back to that dark place that I had buried deep inside me, but right now I was livid. The only person who knows I exist is dead and I am out for blood. I walked toward Jace and when we were face to face, I looked him in the eye and his smile disappeared at the look in my eyes. “You are going to pay for this, Black Delta.” I walked out of the apartment, leaving everyone in shock.