King of Hearts

Chapter 32 – Change In Plans.

Twig's POV, Verno Compound, Los Angeles.

I sat out in the living room as I waited for Don Verno to come like he promised me this morning.

As I sat there, I took my time to look around the room. It was something of a fantasy in my opinion. But I guess I've just always been too poor to afford the hardwood floors, and fancy china. Never was much my style to show off my wealth anyway. I've always been the type to enjoy a small TV and worn couch.

Looking back to my front, I thought about Remp. He's probably spending all our money on his luxurious escape. It makes me furious to think about it. Think about how he killed Trent and treated me close to a range target from five feet away. That fucker I called my brother is laughing at me from somewhere else in the world and he thinks I'm dead more or less. I hope he knows I'm coming cause I want his eyes open when I shove a bullet through his pupils."

"Twig?" I heard from behind me as I saw Ross standing there.

Gently getting up I replied.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing as he was clearly concerned with something I got close to listen as he replied.

"We have a problem. Don Verno needs you to handle it now."

In confusion, I replied.

"Verno said he would come meet me here. Where is he?" I asked as he calmly replied.

"He's busy. That's why I'm here. He needs you to help."

"With?" I asked still in a weary confusion as Ross replied.

"There's a guy who owes us a lot of money. Don Verno is having problems getting him to pay. We need you to head down there and pick up the cash he owes us so we can use it in this war with Cora."

"How much money is making this a prompt thing to do? Can't you send some of your made-men out there to handle this?" I questioned as Ross shook his head.

"This isn't something we need on the news Twig. One guy can get in and out before anyone notices."

Looking to the side in confusion of what I should do about this, Ross added.

"We need this money Twig. Don Verno said he will focus on that Remp friend of yours if you do this now for him."

Looking into his eyes, I slowly nodded and replied.

"Fine. Where am I going?"

Smiling Ross replied.

"Conning Avenue next to Jefferson. Guy your looking for owns a bakery there. I called ahead and convinced the man to pay. He should have the money ready for you by the time you arrive to pick it up."

Nodding I replied.

"Okay. Tell Verno I expect him to keep his word on this."

Nodding with a smile, Ross replied.

"He always does. Just get going now before anything changes. With Don Cora on the streets looking for any profit; it would be very bad to have him end up with our hard earned cash."

Gently making my way passed Ross, I stated.

"I'll be back."

Waving me off Ross replied.

"I'll be here when you do. Be careful."

Nodding as I made my way out the compound, I found a car ready for me thanks to Ross and quickly got the keys off the man who stood guard by the driver's seat.

As soon as I was in and ready to go, I turned on the car and quickly drove my way out the compound gate.

Don Brock Verno's POV.

Quickly making my way to the living room where I promised to meet Twig, I widened my eyes in confusion as Ross was the only one standing there.

"Where's Twig?" I asked in concern as he looked back at me with a shrug of his shoulders.

"I don't know. I was waiting for you. I figured he would have been here by now."

In confusion, I began to look around the room as Ross watched my eyes from where he stood.

As Twig's absence became reality, I said to Ross.

"Go find him. Once you do bring him to my office."

Nodding Ross replied.

"Yes sir. I'll get right to it."

Ross's eyes were still on me as I stared back at him in concern.

Gently making his way by me, I turned to watch as he left.

Leaving me alone in the large room, I questioned where Twig could be. I know he wouldn't just not show up for the meeting I set up with him about Remp. I could see it in his eyes, but unfortunately for him I have other business to attend to if he won't arrive now. I hope he found Remp himself if he isn't here now, cause he'll just have to earn the next meeting with me when he decides to show his face late to me.

Quickly making my way back out into the main hall, I made haste back to my office. With Twig still on my mind.

Ross's POV.

Verno was deluded. Confused and concerned with poor old Twig. Too bad nether of them will know what hit them soon enough.

Gently making my way through the back halls and towards a small room near the back. I knock gently to hear.

"Come in!"

As I grew my smile and opened the door, I peered inside to find Claire playing with her dolls.

Letting them go to rush my leg, she shouted.

"Hi Ross! Wana play!?"

Gently getting down to hug her back, I replied.

"That's what I was hoping for. Why don't you show me what to do so I can join you?" I asked her as she nodded and made her way back to her dolls to begin to search for the perfect one for me.

Slowly reaching in my back pocket, I pulled out a small blue rag and made my way behind her directly.

As her small hands still search, I reached.

As my hands came in contact, she pulled up a doll to shout.

"This one Ross! Use th...?"

With one hand on her chest to keep her still and the rag on her mouth, I whispered.

"Shhhhh kiddo. Shhhh."

Gently due to the chloroform I had set in on the rag's fabric and Claire's small body, she quickly passed out in my arms.

As her head rested in my lap and the doll now laid on the ground among the other toys of hers, I quickly looked to her closet to find a small duffel bag she had filled to the rim with other toys.

Gently pouring them out onto the floor, I placed Claire in the bag and quickly zipped it back up tight.

With a little more weight to it now, I put the duffel around my back and made my way for the exit to her room.

No one thought twice as I made my escape out the front door. And with Twig soon to be gone, Don Verno will have no other option but to summit to this war. And I'll get paid.

I will have more chapters up as soon as I can everyone. Remember to review and let me know what you think so far. i'll see you all soon.

mT Shadow.