Caesar Leone

Chapter three

(Caesar) 

After leaving her to sleep. I felt an uneasy feeling brew in my stomach. But it subsided after I had gotten to my office. Picking up my phone I click on the name “Dumbo” and put it to my ear. It rings twice before,

“Hello my dear friend.” Lincoln says through the phone in the most im not drunk voice he could manage. Such a lightweight. 

“I was calling to tell you we have a problem. But clearly you’re drowning in yours.” I say with a stern voice through the phone. 

“Hey buddy, you listen here. I don't have problems. “ he paused,” how does one even drown in one's problems ?” 

I rolled my eyes at his comment, “ You're drunk, anyway you're staying here tonight.”

“Wh..wha..what?” he purposely stuttered over his words.

“Listen, someone needs to stay for the girl, I trust you the most. Also you're too drunk to come with.” 

“I see nothing wrong with those points.”  he paused again,” Fine i'll do it.” 

And with that he hung up I had texted the members of my team so they knew when and where to meet me. Apparently a warehouse of mine has been attacked. But my guys managed to catch one of them. Or more like they left one of them alive. So we are gonna go see the damage. We all get inside of our black cars one following the other. 

Making it to the docs where the warehouse was hit. Memories from yesterday came back. This was the same place she was. It would be a lie if I didn't think that it was very coincidental that she was here and then we got hit a day later. Strange isn't it. Anyway on my way In I see Beatrice standing by the door talking to Luna. They seem to be talking about security. I walk in to see clay tying the rope on the hostage. And Enzo is walking back and forth pik up different guns and c*****g them all close to the man's face. Enzo lets out a small chuckle every time the man flinches. I smiled too. 

“So who do we have here?” I ask as I walk into the room. 

“Well boss, we have us a good new friend.”  Clay said, giving the man a side hug in the chair. You could see him visabley shiver… perfect.  

“Well I always need new friends.” I pause,” but you see loyalty is most important, so I need you to tell me everything or I'm gonna have to take something of yours.” 

I walked closer to him. I bring my hand to his shoulder and force him to look me in the eyes. He closed them, holding them tight.

“What are you scared to look into the devil's eyes?” he didn't answer me. Just held his eyes shut. “Huh, that's the first smartest thing you’ve done all night.” 

I lean into his ear so I can Whisper,” Do you know where you f****d up?” 

He shook his head yes as fast as he could. He clearly never wanted to come here. He’s too scared to walk in knowing the repercussions. I didn't feel bad, no , never. But I did feel sad that his life would be chalked up to one big heist that ended badly. I took a better look at him. He couldn't have been older than fifteen. His arms were scattered in scars, some self inflicted others too deep and healed to tell what it was from. He was shaking in his seat. His breathing was shaky, and I could tell he was too scared to die. 

I look over at Enzo,

“Put the guns down.” 

“But boss?” Enzo whined in confusion.

“I'm the boss, you step to me, so listen.” he placed the guns down and stood on the wall.  Clearly huffed about not getting to use his toys. Everyone was on edge. Sure people have broken in before but they all ended up six feet under me. And if not there then they get sent back to their family with my branding on their body. Oh and their body is generally in pieces. I had to make  sure I had enough to give to everyone he loved. Anyway this kid seems to already wish for death. So it's only right to leave him alive.  Besides, I see a bit of myself in him. I wanna help him. But like how can I be sure where his loyalty will lie. I've already taken home one huge risk. Can I afford another?

“Kid, how old are you?” I blurt out loud and athouritive. He picks his head up confused then says, “ I'm sixteen Sir.” I was stunned in my place. Look, I'm a monster, sure but kids are a big “...N….O….” on my list of things I'm allowed to kill. I stepped back from him, I looked out the doors to see Luna and Beatrice walking back in. I move over to the kid and untie him. 

“If you tell me everything I want to know,I’ll give you a life with no pain. One that doesn't make you wish for death.” I say the last part in a whisper so I knew only he’d hear me. He opened his eyes and looked at his scars. Then he looked at me. His face held sadness , but that good kind is the one you get when you're happy. The tears slowly fell from his eyes, staining his cheeks.  I looked at him and gave him a pat on the back. He looked at me again. 

“ He sent us, I don't know his name. None of us do.” he began speaking.Everyone that was there was older than me. And the man that was in charge of our sector. Was cruel. A-and he hurt us.” The tears began to fall faster now. 

“ What do you mean by sector?” I asked him, 

“We all lived in groups,Like small towns. Except it was for us to train and become soldiers or whatever they chose for us to be.”

“What did you guys want with me?” I asked,

“Well everyone apparently was taught about who the devil was. I was never told. But some said that he killed with just his eyes. Others said he was the strongest man to walk the earth.” he paused before saying,”And some said he was just a coward that's why he sends people to do his work for him. That's when we got our mission from the boss. The mission was to raid your shipments and take anything good back.” I walked over to Beatrice, looking back at the kid I yelled “ what's your name?” 

“Cain... Cain Myers.” the boy said, looking Caesar in the eyes.

“Beatrice, I want you to find everything on this kid.” I said with a stern voice.

“ you got it boss,I’ll get right on it.” and with that she left the room. I looked at Cain and said,” untie him. I’m gonna have him live with me.” Everyone gasped. Cain looked at me with excitement in his eyes. “ really?” he asked. “ If I can't find your mom and dad then yes.” I paused ,” You could prove to be useful.”  Clay began to untie Cain. Once he was untied he rubbed his wrist, and ran over to me. Warping his arms around me. What is this? Is he trying to choke me? Cause if so he’s doing it wrong. “ It’s called a hug Caesar.” Enzo said laughing at the end. I put my arms around the kid and shot Enzo a glare. He quickly shut up. (Hug, such a weird thing.) I thought to myself , (I could get used to these every now and then. Not that I need them.) after about an hour of processing the warehouse. And cleaning up the mess left behind. Me and Cain headed back to my penthouse. Taking the elevator up, I began to remember that Athena is still laying in one of the rooms. I grab my phone and call Lincoln. It rings about one or two times, no pick up. Still ringing ….