American Dream
Chapter 1: Bar Fight
It had been one year since Kate McReary's death, Niko Bellic wasn't in mourning anymore but still felt guilty. He retired as a criminal after Pegarinos's murder, now he and Roman made Roman's dream come true. They quit the cab business and opened a tavern in Algonquin, Mallorie was a waitress for the tavern, Roman was the chef and Niko was the bartender. Niko had been dating a big time lawyer with a lot of connections in the city, Kiki Jenkins. Niko was serving patrons at the bar, he was content with his life, not completely happy but not depressed. He was happy to have his cousin, cousin-in-law Mallorie, his nephew Carter, and his girlfriend Kiki. Packie was sitting at the bar talking with Niko, Niko had poured Packie another shot of Irish whiskey. "Niko, man. I wish Kate was here, if I could pick a man for her it'd be you, you handled that guinea motherfucker. I raise me glass to you me brother." Packie told Niko raising his glass. Packie and Niko were like brothers, they had been through a lot together including mourning Kate's death. "Packie, I like you you're like my brother. But please, don't keep brining up the poor girl, let her rest in peace." Niko replied. "Sure Niko, sure. I just miss the lass, I'm sorry I couldn't save her." Packie told Niko with tears forming in his eyes.
Roman was in the kitchen cooking up orders, he had steaks, and ribs on the grill and salafs prepared on the counter. Mallorie walked in and grabbed a plate with food on it, she kissed her husband Roman. "Working hard papi?" She asked him. "Best job ever!" Roman replied enthusiastically. Mallorie chuckled and walked into the dining area with the food, Roman flipped the meat and seasoned it. Mallorie brought the food to the table and sat it down. "There you go." She said with a smile. The customer tipped her a hundred dollar bill. "Thank you gorgeous." He said slapping her ass as she walked away. Niko saw what the man did and left the bar to approach him. "Hey asshole." Niko told the customer as he got closer. The man stood up and drew a knife, he waved it in Niko's face. "You want something you Polack bitch?" The man asked. He stabbed at Niko who dodged the knife and took it out of the man's hand, Niko punched the man and grabbed him by his shoulders. He kneed the man in the stomach knocking the wind out od him, Niko then grabbed the man by his hair with his right hand, and the back of the shirt with his left.
Niko walked the man outside and threw him on the ground, the man groaned as he lay on the pavement. "And stay the fuck out of my bar!" Niko shouted. Niko walked back inside and shut the door, Roman approached Niko. "What the fuck are you doing that was our best customer!?" Roman asked angrily. "That asshole slapped your wife's ass!" Niko shouted back. "What? I'll kill him!" Roman shouted walking towards the door. Niko followed Roman outside, the man was standing there with four friends. Roman confronted the man, the man didn't look intimidated. "You touch MY wife's ass!?" Roman shouted. The man pushed Roman down and started kicking him, his friends joined in. Packie ran outside and saw what was going on, he and Niko rushed the attackers. "You fucked with the wrong guys!" Packie shouted punching one in the nose. Niko took on two of the guys, one swung at Niko who ducked and wrapped his arm around the attacker's. Niko punched the gut twice in the face and threw him to the ground, he then stomped his head into the sidewalk. He turned around and headbutted the other attacker following up with a kick to the groin and an elbow to the jaw. Packie fought dirty, he punched the first attacker in the throat then open palm uppercutted his nose.
Only two attackers remained, Packie and Niko helped Roman up and the three readied for combat. The remaining attackers fled leaving behind their fallen friends. "And don't come back you lowlife pricks!" Roman yeled. Roman clutched his ribs, he didn't think they were broken but he was in pain. Packie, and Niko helped Roman inside, they walked Roman to a table where he sat down. "You alright cousin?" Niko asked. "Niko it's just a little side pain, I've been through worse with you." Roman replied with a smile on his face. "I'd say you need to hire security, but shit Niko you can handle them yourself. I knew you were tough but your fighting impressed me." Packie told Niko. "Thanks Packie, you're pretty good yourself." Niko replied. "I'm gonna head out of here get myself some sleep, take it easy boys." Packie said before walking towards the exit. "Later on." Niko replied. Mallorie ran towards Roman, she knew he was hurting. "Roman, are you ok?" She asked him. "I'm in a little pain, but I'm not injured. Maybe we should close up for the night let me heal." Roman replied. "You go Roman, I'll clean up and close." Niko told Roman. Roman nodded and stood up, he and Mallorie grabbed their coats and walked out into the cold Liberty City weather. Niko stayed behind to close up, he cleaned the tables, swept, mopped, wiped down the bar, pushed the chairs in, threw away the food that was left in the kitchen. When all the cleaning was done ge locked the doors, and turned out the lights. He walked to the front door and turned around, he looked at his and Roman's business content that they were living their dream, he walked out the door and locked it, he then got in his Infernus sports car and drove down the street.