Chapter Twenty: Barking At The Wrong Side of the Tree
Michele woke up, in a startled manner. He is aware that he has already opened his eyes, but all he can see is the pitch-black darkness. He knows that he's sitting on a chair, and he can hear some men talking, just a few meters away from him. Looks like they're having a good time, and based on what he's been hearing from them, he assumes that they are playing a game of cards, and he can smell the scent of alcohols and cigarettes. As his foggy mind starts to clear up, he realizes that he is blindfolded, with his arms and legs all tied up. Michele can sense that he is in a serious situation right now. But he decided to keep himself calm, as he starts thinking of the ways on how he can break free and successfully escape... He suddenly heard some voices on his left side. The men are talking about something, so he strained his ears to understand hus abductor's conversation... "He's been here for long hours already. What do you think our Boss will do to him?" one of the men asked his companion. I don't know either. Our only job here is to wait for an order,not to gossip about our Boss." another man lectures the other. "They're working for someone..." Michele thought to himself. But who are they working for? Why did their Boss ordered them to abduct him? And what are they going to do with him? Those are the questions that's floating on his mind right now. His train of thoughts stops in a halt when he suddenly heard a big sound.It's like someone is opening a huge gate. He can catch a glimpse of ray of lights from the very small space in his blindfold. He deduced that he is at a certain warehouse, and the location is not in the Metropolitan City because he couldn't hear any motored vehicles passing by... He focused his attention to the conversation between the abductors and their so-called "Boss." "Boss!You're just in time!" greeted someone. Van didn't hear any response from their mysterious Boss. What he can only hear is the sound of the footsteps coming his way. Then,it stopped. "Well,well. I never thought that this day will finally come... Michele Montserrat." Michele couldn't believe his ears once he heard that voice. Now, it's clear to him who is the person who wants him dead. "What a surprise. You finally got the balls to do this... Luca Stracci." he muttered under his breath, in a venomous tone. Luca Stracci is the head of the Stracci Clan, which is one of the members of La Famiglia. However, he is in the lowest level in their organized crime group, and he's not surprised for him to know that he did all of this to have leverage against Michael Montserrat, and be the "Godfather" of La Famiglia. Michele heard Luca Stracci's devilish laugh, as he pulls the blindfold away from his eyes. "Oh, no. You don't look surprised at all... And it's quite disappointing." Luca Stracci sarcastically stated. Michele shot him a killing look. "I know you're eyeing for the Godfather position." "Oh, yes! Now we're talking! I've planned and waited for this for a long time. You know, I've been waiting for this day to rise up in power after being in the bottom for so many years already. I am way better to be the Godfather of La Famiglia, compared to your father, Michael Montserrat. And I'm going to use you as my shield to get what I want." Luca Stracci revealed all of his plans. "You will never be the Godfather. Not even in your dreams." Michele mockingly told the old man. But deep inside, he's actually thinking of his parents and Clarissa's safety. But for now, he has to play Luca Stracci's game. He tries his best not to show any emotions, as his father taught him to do since he was a very little child. He wasn't expecting that he will be able to use it now that he's older. One idea suddenly clicks on his mind as he remembered all the past events. Everything that happened from the shooting at the park, up to the bombing incident are all connected. It was not his father. It was all Luca Stracci's dirty tricks to scare them off! "I knew it." he suddenly blurted out. The old man frowned at him. "What are you talking about?" he interrogated Michele. "Now it all make sense. The puzzle has been solved. You're the mastermind of that shooting incident in the park and then the convenience store bombing." Michele firmly enunciated. "Bingo! So what do you think about it? Didn't you like my gifts for you?" Lucca started laughing like crazy. "That's only a child's play, Stracci. I thought you were playing a joke on me." Michele smirks at the old man. "I hate to see you getting disappointed, Michele. But don't worry. I have more surprises for you, and I hope you'll like it." Stracci spoke again. "And what games are you planning to do, Stracci?" Michele challenges him. "Well, I'm still planning on it. I don't know who should I play with first... Maybe we can start with your mother, Katherine Montserrat, or we'll go ahead with your father, Michael Montserrat... Oh, wait! Maybe I can start playing with your cute little girlfriend, Clarissa..." Stracci is now playing a dirty game. Michele wanted to punch Luca Stracci straight into his face and knock him again and again until he won't see another day again. He's maybe the son of the Mafia Head, but he is not a killer. He will try to get out from this situation in his own way, without killing anyone. Well, he can't promise not to hurt anybody. He needs to do it to protect his loved ones. He is not that worried for his parents because he is confident that his father and mother can protect themselves.
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