CHAPTER TWO
The rest of the week went by the same way; Vito would wake up, drive to the dock, and go to the Mona Lisa after work. For that time, Vito was sure that he had it made. But one day, the old man came into Vito's office with a package. "Hey boss, you have a package," the old man told him.
"Thanks," he replied. "Whose it from?"
"There's no name on it; there's only a note, but it says that it is to be given to you only." The old man then left the parcel on Vito's desk, and left. After looking over the huge package, he began to slowly open it; Vito almost fell out of his seat in shock. The package was a painting of the Mona Lisa, with three bullet holes on the canvas. Despite his shock, Vito inevitably decided to take a look at the note. The note said, "You'll pay for your past sins. –An old friend." It was certainly clear to Vito that this wasn't some punk screwing with him, but a real threat. Vito then decided to call Leo, and warn him about this. "Leo, I need to talk to you," Vito said as he called him.
"Vito, I believe there is something we must talk about," the old man replied. "I want you to meet me at the Mona Lisa; it's time that we speak to Frank Vinci." As Vito hung up, he knew that this was a big offer for him. If he were to speak to Frank Vinci, then things would probably be amended for the trouble he and Joe caused. Vito was sure that he could just tell Leo about the portrait at the place.
When Vito got there, he saw that Pepe, Leo, and Frank Vinci were waiting for him, at the front. "Hello Leo, how are you doing?" he asked him.
"I'm doing fine, kid: he replied.
"Mr. Vinci, I would like to say sorry, for my previous actions." He told the aging Don.
"From what I heard you've done, I believe that you have atoned for your sins," Frank Vinci replied.
Then, a car drove by the group, and a hit man fired at them. "Eddie Scarpa sends his regards," the gunner shouted. Vito and Pepe were able to survive the few bullets they were hit by; however, Frank and Leo were near death.
TO BE CONTINUED
