Chapter Three: Unworthy Son
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MONICA POV
It was such a hectic day for me and my friends as lectures were stuck up for us.
Kyle's death was the talk of the school and also my near death experience. Several people bought gifts for me and sympathized with me.
There were letters here and there that i had to open my car boot for them to throw the letters there.
“You have become the school celebrity” Tina teased, and i scoffed.
“I am hungry, i can't wait to leave here” I said.
My face lit up when the last person dropped their card, and i quickly closed the car boot.
“Finally” i mumble, and we go straight for our lectures. The lectures were boring that i slept throughout the classes.
When the classes were over, my friends woke me up, and we left the school.
“We should get lunch before heading home, i don't think there's anything to eat in that house” i said.
“I know a place that sells nice dishes” Lilian said and showed me the name.
“They have my favourite, let's go” i squeal and drive off.
We got there but weren't allowed in. We were only able to park at the other side of the road.
“What's happening?” Lilian said, and i shrugged.
“No one knows, let's go” i said and pulled them along, we got to the front, but the men standing in front of the restaurant won't allow us in.
“Why can't we go in?” I yell.
“I am sorry but this place is booked till evening, so please take your leave” one of the men said, and i scoffed.
“What is this? This is absurd” I said.
“Let's leave Monica. They seem to be some bad guys” Tina whisper in my ear, but i shrug her words off.
“You can't just book a restaurant all to yourself. What about others?” I yell.
My friends managed to pull me back to our car, but we stood in front of it watching the restaurant.
“We can just come back another day” Tina said.
“No, now i really want to eat their food” I said and scoffed.
“You are stubborn. Those guys don't look like good people. Let's leave here before anything bad happens” Lilian said, and i rolled my eyes.
I looked back at the restaurant, and my heart skipped when i saw him. He is sitting down speaking with someone.
“It's him guys” i mumble.
“Who?” My friends ask.
“I… I am coming” i said and rushed back to the restaurant without thinking twice.
“I want to see your boss, i need to see him” I said.
“Please leave” one of them said.
“Just tell him the girl he saved at the restaurant, please” i pleaded, but they won't listen, and then someone came out of the restaurant.
“What's happening here?” He asks, and one of them whisper something to him.
“He is busy right now and won't attend to anyone, please leave” He said, and i groaned and then went back to the girls.
I looked back and saw him still speaking with the man, and then i smiled.
“What are you staring at?” They ask.
“He is so cute guys” i mumble and giggle.
“Are you acting up again?” Lilian asks and tries to check my temperature, but i push her off, and we burst into laughter.
“I am not crazy” i said and chuckled.
“You are acting like someone who is crazy,” Tina whispers.
I ignore her and look back at the open glass. This time, he is standing but holding a knife, and it seems he is using it on someone's hand. The guy who had come meet me outside is also beside him.
He suddenly looked up, and our eyes met. My heart skipped a bit, staring at those eyes of his, and my smile dropped.
Our eyes were locked for a while before some brought down the restaurant curtain.
“Monica” Lilian Yell and i look at her.
“What are you staring at? Come on, let's go” she said.
We hop into the car, and i look back at the restaurant, i guess we are not meeting today after all.
“Kyle's funeral is tomorrow. We need to attend guys to pay our last tribute” Lilian said.
I ignite the car engine and drive off with several thoughts in my mind.
i want to know why he is stabbing someone, i want to know if he is truly a criminal. I want to know many things about him.
“Why are you silent? Don't you have anything to say?” Tina asks.
“What's that?” I ask.
“What is wrong with you? Your mood has changed since we left the restaurant” Tina said.
“I am fine, what are you guys talking about?” I ask and force out a smile.
“It's friday again tomorrow and we need to go shop as usual” Tina squeal.
“Yeah i know” i said.
“But a different mall this time, i am tired of the old one, especially their rude attendants” Lilian said and scoff.
“Fine, which one?” I ask.
“I have one place….. Lilian half yell and i shook my head.
She always have a place.
ANOTHER PART OF THE NEW YORK CITY
LUCCHESE CLAN
Mr. charles Lucchese walks into his home with a frowning face. Everyone knows well to avoid him whenever he is angry.
He walked past his wife without acknowledging her and went straight to his study. He bang the door, and his wife flinched in fear.
“Father is annoyed again” Caden said from behind, and his mother turned.
“He is always like this after attending that meeting of theirs” Mrs Mira said.
“I wonder what always happened at that meeting” caden mumble.
“You should go talk to him” his mother replied, and he chuckled.
“Mum, you know i am the last person he wants to see right now," Caden said.
He sighed when he saw the look on his mother's face, knowing fully well he couldn't say no to her, he accepted defeat.
“Fine but if he breaks my head, then i will hold you accountable for it” He said and headed to his father study.
He breathed in and out before knocking, but when he got no reply, he opened the door and entered and then closed it behind.
“How dare him?” Mr Charles yelled and tore the book in his hand.
“Father, what's the problem?” Caden mumble.
“The problem is that you are incompetent” Mr. charles yelled and faced him.
“Must i do everything for you?” He added.
“Chris is doing great taking care of his family business on his own while you are here making me do everything for you,” Mr. charles said, and Caden sighed.
“You won't even give me a chance to prove myself to you father, how will you know how competent i am?” Caden asks.
“You are not ready. If you are truly ready, then i will give you a chance” Caden’s father said.
“What can i do to prove to you how worthy i am?” Caden asks.
“Surpass that fool, surpass Christian Genovese, then i will know you are truly worthy,” His father replied.
“How will i even do that? Chris has influence and connections to everyone. He is more experienced….
His words hang when a bottle hits his head and breaks into pieces, leaving some in his cheek.
Blood flowed out, but Caden dared not let out a word.
“Leave, get out,” His father yelled, and he walked out of the room.
“Oh my God, what did he do to you?” Mrs Mira screams and rushes to her son.
She held him and pulled him to her room. She quickly asked some maids to get the first aid box so she could treat him.
“Why is he so angry that he had to injure you like this?” She snapped and touched his cheek, but he wished, and she stopped.
“Mum, do you also think i am unworthy to be father's son?” Caden asks.
“No, i don't, you are a worthy son” His mother said.
“Then why does father think i am unworthy?” He asks.
“Because he is annoyed right now, you know he cherishes you, his anger is getting to him,” Mrs Mira said.
The maids return to the room, and Mrs Mira carefully removes the broken glasses and helps patch up the injury.
“I am sorry, i convinced you to go meet him” She said.
“It's not the first time. I am used to it” Caden replies and stands up, then forces out a smile.
“I am fine, mum, your face is reeking of worry,” He said and held her hand.
“You know i am a strong man. You shouldn't be worried about me” he said and then left the room.
His expression changed the moment he stepped out. He went to his room and locked the door. He hit the first thing his hand touched, and the mirror broke into pieces.
He kept hitting the mirror till there was nothing left.
“Unworthy” he mumbled and ran his hand through his hair.
“Christian Genovese, ” he said and picked his phone. He sent a text to someone and waited patiently, but there was no reply, he sigh and toss the phone aside.
“She never replies to any of my texts.” He whispers.
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