Code Of Silence
1274 Words
2018
Williams
Standing in front of my colleagues to choose a project topic that I have already worked so hard on is giving me a sense of achievement. Something about this project just screams new discovery.
I am definitely a step closer to discovering something that hasn't been discovered.
Cancer as my project topic just falls in place as I have been studying a lot about it for the past years.
“Please continue Mr. Robins” Mr. Steve our Project head stated
“I'll love my project topic to be on cancers” I said gaining their full attention
“I have slides prepared for those that wouldn't want to be left out on the day of my presentation.” I told the class to get applause from them.
The bell rang indicating the class was over
“Nice project topic Mr. Robins” Mr. Steve smiled, I returned the smile
“I'll look at your slides and see what I can contribute to it”
“I'll appreciate that Sir”
“Amazing” he commented before leaving the class
I decided to go home to conclude my 3rd week of research
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My subject for this experiment was a rat, which had been carefully monitored and treated with a specific antibiotic regimen over the past few months.
Today's observation would be critical in determining the success of the treatment.
I got to my locker and dropped my books, leaving my locker, my steps were interrupted by a familiar voice
“Hi Roby” Rosaline greeted, placing her hand on my arm.
“Move your hand if you won't want to lose them” I threatened calmly, making her to quickly pull her hand
“I'm sorry, I couldn't just resist such perfection,” she giggled.
“I bet you work out a lot,” she said, biting her lower lips, which I guess she considers seductive. I walked past her without a response
"Wait, wait, wait Roby” she ran to my front.
“I never really got to thank you for attending my party”
“It's fine. I'm glad I did” I said honestly
“Though we couldn't have time together” she said twirling her hair and looking like she just lost her goldfish
“I noticed you were busy with someone else”
“Yeah the same way I'm busy with something now and I don't have time for this” I said, quickly making my way out
“Ok then, I'll text you” I heard her yell behind, leaving me to wonder how she got my number.
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I stepped into the Stones mansion, where I grew up all my life.
I'm familiar with everything here save for the workers that changes constantly.
Though there are certain permanent staffs like our driver, cook and the butler; Walter who came to me immediately I stepped into the house
“Mr. Williams?”
“Your dad would love to speak to you.” He said
“He is waiting in the dining area” he finished and left.
I went straight to my dad, quite curious about what he had to say.
“Williams, have a seat,” my dad instructed, pointing to one of the many seats in the dining area. I sat down and gave him a suspicious look
“What is this about this time around”
“Great question. I'll go straight to the point” he said signaling for the workers to leave the room
“Do you happen to know the meaning of omertà?”
“I know the symptoms of over a hundred diseases, do you really think I'll forget the mafia code?” I asked knowing that I won't ever forget certain things like how to use a gun or the mafia code.
When my mom was alive she always opposed me being part of the scorpiono business or even knowing anything about it.
Yet once she died, my dad put it upon himself to train me like I was already a scorpiono
“One day you'll take over from where I stop” he'll always say
“Excellent” my dad continued interrupting my thoughts
“You also happened to know Fabian right?”
“Yes,” I responded.
Another thing I knew was all the members of the scorpiono. Dad called them family and insisted I should know all family members .
“Good. Fabian broke the omertà code”
My dad said, leaving me in awe.
Fabian has been the underboss of the scorpiono mafias for years.
He definitely didn't seem like someone that'll have anything to do with the police.
“So? We are being tailed now?”
“No. We handled the cops.”
“Great” I said still wondering why he suddenly decides to share this information
“Now what we haven't handled is Fabian” my dad continued as I shot him an angry look.
“So that betrayer is still walking the face of earth”. I asked calmly, pissed off that he'll do such a thing
“Exactly, so it's up to us to take care of him. That would teach any other person that the omertà code should not be broken”
“What?” I asked, dreading a mission right now.
The last time I went on a mission with dad I ended up in jail. Though it didn't take up to an hour before dad came to bail me out. I'm not up for any of that right now.
I have a project I'm working on
“Yes son. A lesson of loyalty needs to be taught”
“So why don't you teach these ‘’lesson’ with another scorpiono”
“The group? They are heading for Tijuana. The double Axe Mob are at it again.”
He said, pain seeping through his voice
“How so?”
“They are taking over our largest smuggling route; our warehouse at Tijuana.
They are using it for their own operations “
“They need to be taken care of” I agreed
“Yeah. I trust Deluca to handle that though. While we would take care of Fabian before he gets out of hand” Dad said, giving a determined look
“So when would we strike” I asked calculating my schedule
“Monday night. When he'll least expect it.” he said with an evil smirk
“That's fast” I thought
“Yeah. So you have just 2 days to get back on your feet” dad said, as I took note of the task ahead. With only two days to prepare, I knew I had my work cut out for me.
"I hope you haven't lost your touch with the gun," he asked, knowing it's been awhile I used it
“I hope so,” I said, already standing up. I think that's enough business talk for a day
“Heading to your room already?” he asked stoically
“Yeah dad, I have a project to conclude” I answered
“Well done son” he said, giving me this proud dad look.
I responded with a shallow smile and went up to my room.
Stressed from a hectic day all I could think of were my clumsy green eyes. I picked up my phone and texted her
Me: How about tomorrow .
I texted concluding our previous conversation on when we should meet. It took her awhile then she replied;
Green eyes : I think that'll be great
I guess my weekend just got a lot more fun.
- Writer
