King of Hearts
Chapter 79 – A Work in Progress.
Twig's POV, Verno Compound, Los Angeles.
Worn out from yesterday, I slowly made my way out of my room and towards the main office. The door was shut as I asked the guarding soldier.
"He in there?"
Nodding he replied.
"Yes sir. But he's in the middle of a business call."
"I'll be quiet." I assured him as he nodded and got the door to let me in.
Among the chilling silence, Don Verno sat at his desk with the phone pressed deeply along his ear. Looking up as I entered, he pointed to the seat in front of him. Taking that as a sign of trouble among the early day, I took my place and sat quietly as I could hear the muffled voice of someone on the other end of the phone. After a few words Don Verno replied to the caller.
"I'll see what I can do, but no promises. This isn't something I normally do you have to understand that."
After getting his response Don Verno nodded to himself and stated.
"It will be done. Just make sure your there for us when we need you."
As those words were said, I watched as he hung up the phone to let out a long sigh.
"Fuck Twig. Just fuck."
"What's wrong sir?" I wondered as he ran his head back up to me.
"That was the police commissioner. He heard about our plan to push Cora."
"And?" I questioned as he calmly replied.
"And two things? The first and foremost is that we have a rat in the family leaking our info. And I know it's none of the soldiers. The only men that knew anything about it were my head Capos and you. No offense."
"None taken sir." I replied as he continued.
"Secondly, word around the city is that Don Morgue may be moving in on us as well with his new compound Robotnik gave him. And that puts us in a bad spot between him and Cora."
"How so?" I wondered as he relaxed back in his seat.
"Well for starters Morgue doesn't like Cora or myself so he bluntly doesn't care who he guns after first, and if it's us he chooses his men will do some real damage to our business; and with Shax at his side there is a high chance I could be killed."
"That's not going to happen sir. Ever." I assured him as he smiled.
"You are one bad lair Twig. You know that? Shax is the deadliest manic around the states. He is almost as bad as Black Rose was to the Marxist family."
"Who?" I asked in confusion as he shook his head.
"Black Rose. Underboss to the Marxist family years back. Dead now, but the guy was a complete lunatic. Him and his brother Damien Rose. The two of them were walking devil's once. Nothing could kill them up until Black tried to save his sister from Linux. Needless to say Linux was cheap and had the place she was held in rigged to blow the second he got to her. Nothing escaped the blast."
"So he's dead?" I asked to be sure as he nodded.
"Black is. Damien is still alive but he's nowhere near what he used to be back then. He works for Robotnik and in all honesty he's probably going to be dead soon anyway. Ever since Black was killed he lost all will to live in my opinion. Guy fights like he wants to die. Can't say I blame him. If I lost Claire I'd...?"
"Don't even think about that sir. You and your daughter aren't going anywhere. I promise you that."
"And Shax?" He wondered as I looked him directly in the eyes to reply.
"I'll kill him. You have my word."
"I feel almost safe with you around Twig, but we both know you can't be everywhere at once. Which leads me to why your here now."
Sitting up straight, Don Verno said.
"The commissioner is a long time friend of mine. We've always done business. Good business. And with Morgue who is said to be moving in on the city he has no choice but to crack down on me for the information. He wants someone to find out the truth of the matter. I need you to go to Boston and get into his compound. The info you'll be looking for should be somewhere in his desk. Look for anything along the lines of shipments, men, relocation papers, anything that can prove he's moving his men here."
In utter disbelief I questioned.
"Are you serious?"
Placing his hands towards me, Don Verno stated.
"I know, but you need to understand this is beyond important to not only the commissioner but to me. Twig if that man is coming here to try and take my city I could be killed. So could Claire. And as not only a Don, but as a father, I'm asking you to do this for me. If we can get the information, the commissioner promises me his full support in case of an attack. And that could be the difference between me and my daughter staying alive. Please." He begged as I thought about the danger.
"How would I even get in there? If Don Morgue is as dangerous as you say he is, his compound will be a fucking fortress. It would be like breaking into Fort Knox."
Nodding Don Verno then replied.
"That's why I got a contact who is going to meet you at the airport upon arrival. He works for Don Soul. You met him at the meeting. Vexer? Don Soul's head Caporegime?"
"I think. The Russian right?" I asked as he nodded.
"Don Soul needs this information just as bad as we do."
"Why?" I asked in confusion as he then explained.
"His Underboss Hash has gone missing in the recent time. No one knows where he went, but with him gone Don Soul has lost a big up on Morgue. And if Morgue wants he could easily start a takeover in Boston. Basically if Morgue decides to focus on us instead of him, Don Soul could have time to recover and find Hash. He needs to know now if that's the case. This is a joint operation Twig. And your the only one I trust to get this done. Go to Boston, find Vexer, get into Morgue's compound, find and take anything you can from his desk, and book it back here to me."
Overwhelmed by the task, I let out a sigh to state.
"You owe me big time for this if I come back alive."
"Anything Twig just name it."
Getting up from my seat, I turned for the door to state.
"I'll call you when I get there. Stay safe you hear me?"
Nodding Don Verno replied.
"I promise. Now go."
Nodding back, I proceeded out the door and down the hall back to my room. Inside I grabbed my gun, cell and wallet. And as I made my exit, I bumped right into Jess who was making her way inside the compound.
"Oh sorry mate. Didn't mean to bump ya. You good Twig?"
Nodding I replied.
"Yeah I'm good."
Quickly thinking fast for the better of my boss and Claire, I focused on her completely to ask.
"Actually no I'm not."
"What's wrong?" She wondered as I quickly explained.
"Don Verno is sending me to Boston for a bit and there is a chance he could be killed while I'm gone. Can you do me a favor and watch over him and Claire while I'm gone?"
Putting her rifle down to her side, Jess questioned.
"Killed? What are you talking about?"
"Just trust me Jess. If you do this I'll tell you everything when I get back. And hey? That could be our time to hang out. So please? Do this for me?" I urged as she looked me over to reply.
"You're lucky I like you mate. I'll watch them. But I expect some answers when you get back okay?"
"Promise." I replied as I smiled and made my way out the door.
Watching as I entered one of the family cars, I headed out the gate and towards the airport. Chances are I won't be in Boston for a few hours. So until then I can try and figure something out on the matter of getting in the compound. God knows this is a stupid idea Don Verno has me attempting.
Proceeding with my storyline. By the way make sure you review and vote for Love Struck Delusion. The upcoming chapter rely solely on you readers. You make the choice, the story changes accordingly. Fun for both sides.
mT Shadow.
