Between Love And Vengeance

Chapter Five: The Battle

MONICA POV

Kyle's funeral was scheduled for that day's evening, so we had to go for the day's lecture before heading for his funeral. Everyone had to wear a black outfit to mourn him.

Though i never liked him because of how the girls always hyped him of his handsome face and nice body, i still felt pity for him. He had to die on his birthday.

“Do you think the killer will attend his funeral”, Tina asks, and i look at her.

“Why will you say such a thing?” I ask.

“Well, maybe he might feel guilty” Tina replied, and i shook my head.

“You are crazy” i said and hasten my pace while they rushed to meet up with me.

“Wait , Monica," Lilian said.

We got to the cemetery and met some students there already. His friends and family are also there.

His mum is sobbing while her friends are trying to calm her down.

I have never attended a burial ceremony before, so it feels weird seeing people's reactions for the first time.

“Stop staring at the poor woman like that. She might think you killed her son” Lilian said and pulled me away, we went to where others were standing and waited for the burial to commence.

I wanted it to be done quickly as I wasn't feeling good staying there. I watch as the priest prays for him and then says a sermon.

The funeral didn't take much time. Everyone bid their goodbye and left.

“Today isn't a good day to shop” Lilian said.

“Why?” I ask.

“Come on, this place is all we will talk about when we get to the mall, we can just make it tomorrow” Lilian said, and i shrugged.

“Whatever suits you” I mumble as we all hop into the car, and i drive off.

“What's with the grumpy reply?” Tina asks.

“I have never been to a funeral. I don't know how to react,” i said.

“The funeral is over. Don't let that ruin your mood,” Tina said, and i sighed.

“It's just, i feel like i am the one who did it, it's all just in my head, staring at me in his own pool of blood, his eyes filled with horror and agony”

“Monica” my friends yelled and i step on the brake.

“Take it easy” They said.

“I am sorry, i was just…. i stop and start the car again.

We were all silent for like a minute or two before lilian broke the silence.

“About yesterday, what did you tell those guys?” Lilian asks.

“What guys?” I return a question.

“The ones standing in front of the restaurant, when you said you saw someone, and ran there before we could stop you” She explained.

“Well, i told you i saw him, the handsome stranger that saved me, but you won't believe me” I said and scoffed.

“You are unbelievable” Lilian said under her breath, and i rolled my eyes.

CADEN POV

I checked my phone again to see if she had replied, but i was disappointed, i toss my phone aside and sigh, wondering why she never replied to any of my texts, but She is always active.

A knock came on my door, and i sprang up, i opened the door and arched my brow.

“What?” I ask.

“Your father wants you at the training ground” He said, and i folded my fist nervously, knowing what was waiting for me there.

“Why?” I ask.

The guy gave me a look and then walked away, i closed my door and headed straight for the training ground.

I got there and met several guys training with my father watching them, i went straight to him and stood beside Him.

“You called for me father” i said.

“Yes, i was thinking of having a nice competition among you all. Let's see how strong you can be” Father said.

“Can i ask why?” I mumble.

“You see, i thought about it and came to a nice conclusion, anyone who win this competition will go to Chris side of new york, be on his tail and eliminate him when his guard is down” Father said and look at me.

“Are you up for the task?” He asks.

“I can do that father” I said.

“But i need to know if you are strong enough for the task, you need to know who you are up against, he is fearless and well trained” Father said.

I looked back to the training ground and saw ten of our best men standing aside, waiting for me.

“What if i lose the battle?” I ask.

“Then you watch someone else take over the lucchese business” Father said, and i folded my fist in anger.

It's one thing that they all don't respect me because of how my father treats me, but i will never let another person head our family.

I walk into the training ground and pick a bat as my weapon.

I let down a heavy breath and flexed my body. It's going to be tough, but i need to win.

I looked back at my father, and he relaxed his back and gave me a calm smile.

I tighten my fist against the bat getting ready for the first guy, he came rushing toward Me and a fight ensue, i didn't take time in getting rid of The first guy given that i was also trained.

My father nodded his head, and i went to the second guy. It was a little tough than the first, but i managed to conquer him quickly.

I fought hard, determined to win, i was on the seventh guy already, and i was beginning to get tired, but i wasn't ready to relent. They get stronger and stronger the more their number increase.

I was also bleeding from some parts of my body, and my wound reopened.

I held the bat tight as the last guy walk towards me, i swing it but he dodge and gave me a punch that send me to the ground, i spit Out blood and stand up then throw the bat to the ground and fold my fist.

“That's right, fight like a man” the guy said, and i looked at him, he is the closest to my father, and he had learned not to respect me.

I cleaned the blood dripping on my face, and i went toward him, he dodge my first punch, but he didn't see the second one coming.

He stagger back, and we began fighting. It was tough as no one knew who was going to win. I was tired, but i wasn't ready to back down.

I manage to send him to the ground and get on top of him, i rush Him with several punches that made him weak. I pull the bat beside me and hit it hard on his head.

He groaned in pain, and i stood up, i hit him again, and he covered his head, trying to shield his face. I didn't stop.

I hit him continuously till his blood was all over my face.

“Now you learn to respect me” i said and made to have my last hit when i heard my father's voice.

“Enough!” he yelled, and i looked at him, i dropped the bat and stagger back a bit but held my stand.

“Good job,” he said and walked away.

I looked around and saw how everyone was staring, the fear in their eyes, that is exactly what i want, for them to fear and respect me.

I looked at the guy on the floor, and he was still breathing, i intended to kill him if my father didn't stop me.

I went to my room and entered the restroom. i turned on the shower and groaned when the water touched my body.

“f*****g bastard” i said and hiss.

I spend hours in the bathroom trying to clean myself up then i change into a new outfit and went straight to my father's study, i push the door open and saw him reading a book as usual.

“Am i up for the task now?” I ask.

“Beating some few men shouldn't make you arrogant. Who you will be facing is ten times smarter and stronger than them,” He said.

“You seem annoyed that I conquered your right hand man” I said, and he looked at me.

“You will disguise as a college student, you need to do a clean job that won't be traced back to us, do not let anything distract you” He said, and i nodded.

I made to leave but stopped at the door.

“If you allow any distraction, i won't hesitate to clear it off your way” He said, i looked back at him, and close the door behind me.

A notification entered my phone, and the information i needed was loading, i waited till it finish loading and checked the name of the college.

I arch my brow and quickly browse it, then smile, i am going to be seeing her again.

“Maybe it isn't a bad idea after all” i mumble and walk away.