So sorry for the lack of update!
I had to move and a wall of writer's block had hit me hard with this but I am back!
Chapter 4
"What about Karen?" a husky voice came from the stairs, Debbie Gallagher walked over to the kitchen sliding behind Fiona to grab a bowl and the milk.
"Just having a study session."Lip said as he sat down beside Harry.
"Just a study session?" Debbie raised her eyebrows and a twinkle of mischief appeared in her eyes.
"Oh Debbear be nice!"Harry reached to tickle her side, which she dodged in time.
"You! Breakfast table now!"Fiona suddenly said grabbing the back of Carl's shirt, with a sigh Carl sat down looking a tad bit annoyed.
"What's the plan today Carl?"Ian asked as he watched his little brother.
"Nothing dangerous."Carl said eyeing Harry with weariness, Carl knew to keep those kinds of activities a secret from his oldest brother, Harry would tell Fiona and both of them would tag team to stop his fun.
"You better hope so."Harry said, the next moment he was grabbed around his sides causing him to jump in startlement.
"Good morning Gallaghers!"
"Jesus Christ Kevin I was enjoying a meal!"Harry hissed out as he gave a glare to the other man.
"Gotta keep you on your toes man," Kevin Ball gave him a teasing grin.
"Morning V."Fiona said flashing a smile at Veronica and Kevin.
"Good Morning to you!"Veronica sauntered over and raised an eyebrow.
"What's the plan for today my man?" Kevin asked as he sat down on the other side of Debbie.
"Well I got some stuff to do and possibly grab a wad of cash." Harry began as he continued on with his breakfast. "Then work time."
"Your still guarding that old man around?" Veronica pipped in.
"He pays me enough to keep this house a float, food for bellies and clothes for warmth."Harry spoke. "Besides if it weren't for me he would be dead earlier than now."
"Its because you do your job." Ian spoke up.
"Thanks Gingerbeer." Harry said giving his brother a smile.
"We gotta go."Lip said looking at his watch, he stood and walked towards the door.
"Harry, can you still teach me more on self defense moves?"Ian asked suddenly his face expressing hope.
"Sure, it will be easier as well to teach Debbie and Carl."Harry said, the red head had always been keen on making sure his siblings knew enough fight to be safe.
Especially Debbie and Fiona, no one was going to rape his girls.
Ian's face lit up with excitement as he stared at Harry.
"Come on Gingerbeer."Lip sighed as he dragged Ian out of the house.
Harry stood as he finished his juice, giving Liam dozens of kisses on his little face he gave him a big smile.
"See you later Bud Bud!"he said getting a coo in return.
"Be good."he said to Debbie and Carl, a kiss on Debbie's head and a ruffle of Carl's hair.
He gave Fiona and Veronica a hug and nodded towards Kevin.
"What the fuck do you take me for?!" The shout filled the quiet room.
"Nothing Boss! I mean no disrespect I swear!"
Harry watched from his place against the wall, the well lit room was filled with men and women wearing expensive suits, black with long lines of grey to show off height and intimidation.
In the middle of the room sat the oldest of them all.
His jaw was strong, his face was sharp to reveal his russian ancestry, silver hair was gelled back and shined under the light.
He was fat, unlike any other old man, fit and slim from days of being held captured and starvation. Instead of coming off as pathetic he stood with pride and wisdom.
Abram Meknikov was not a man to fuck with.
"Hey Tommy." A voice appeared on Harry's right.
"Slick." He responded with a nod.
"Got any scoop on what happened?"
"Newbie picked up a fight with one of our channels' and killed the leader."he said, a chuckle came from the other man.
"He's not leaving this room walking huh?"
"Nope, Meknikov is too pissed for that."
They paused as the Boss cut off the dumbass' ramblings.
"I picked you off the street, I fed you, I took care of you. You pledged to work for me, you had one simple job." Abram hissed out.
"I will never forget my debt to you boss! I swear i'll do better next time!"
Abram paused for a minute and sighed slowly the man walked over to a small table where fine glass cups and liquor rested.
"I had high hopes for you Jimmy, you disappointed me so I'll let you off with a lighter punishment."he said.
A sigh of relief escaped the man.
Abram lifted up the glass of pale liquid and stared into it as it gleamed in the light.
One swirl.
Two.
Three.
By the fourth swirl Harry pulled out his gun and was walking at a calm pace towards the newbie. He placed a hand on the man's shoulder with his free hand and without hesitation he lifted the gun and fire a bullet into the man's head.
The gun echoed in the room along with the body falling.
"Take care of the body,"Harry said, two women stepped forward and picked up the body.
"Did Jimmy have family?" His long silence broke the room as the Boss slowly faced every one.
"Two sisters and a brother."Harry replied.
"Send them an allowance and contract a deal with them." Abram said nodding to a woman.
"Of course Boss." She spoke and headed out of the room.
"I grew up in the slums as a kid, just as all of you did as well. My father immigrated our family to this land, he was a spineless coward who allowed my family to be beaten.
I killed him after my sister was gang raped and shot." It was the usual tale the Boss told, where he sat rock bottom and climbed himself up by his teeth and broken hands.
"I take care of whats my family and their family, how old is Liam Tommy?"he asked, staring at Harry himself.
"Three," Harry answered.
"He's growing well?"
"As a weed."
Abram nodded and took a gulp of the liquor.
"Continue with the party, Tommy come with me."
Harry walked down a familiar street, the night air was fresh on his face. Green eyes looked around each house as he opened the fence and walked up to the porch of his home.
He sighed and closed his eyes.
The door opened to reveal Liam's face suddenly.
"Hey Harry."he said.
"Hey yourself bud."he responded. "Work made me a little late."
Harry stepped into the house and looked at the time.
"And you get to bed."he ruffled pushed Liam towards the stairs and didn't move until his brother was all the way up them.
He turned and looked at his sister sitting at the dining table.
"Hey."he said walking over he sat down across from her.
"Hey yourself, your late."
"The Boss needed me to stay longer, he paid me for the over time."he took out the thick wad of cash and placed it on the table.
From the look on her face Harry realized it was going to be an argument.
"Are you prostituting yourself?"she asked.
"Oh so we're in the ps' now?"he asked in sarcasm.
"Well what am I supposed to guess when you won't tell me what you do? Is it illegal?"she spat back.
"Fiona-"
"Oh my fucking god it is!"
"Its not-"
"What happens when you get shot?! Get kidnapped or even die?!"she was shouting at this point, her eyes shining with tears.
"I have a plan, solid and safe."he said reaching out to hold her hands.
"I can't do this without you…" her voice trembled as she stared into his eyes.
"I'm alright, honestly I am." He ran his thumb over her the back of her hand. "With this job, we're stable and protected."
Fiona took a deep breath and stared down at their hands.
Harry was her rock, he always had been there for her and the kids.
He was her best friend.
"Get some sleep."he said.
Hey guys!Sorry for the delay I had a massive writer's blockage.Some confirmation now.Harry is part of a Mob Family.He doesn't tell Fiona or the kids because its a risk, the tension of his job is causing a large rift between Fiona and Harry.Abram does know about Harry's family, he keeps tabs on all his worker's families.Hey see that little box? Send a review for me! Bye!