Chapter 256
Angel
I arrived at the casino a little late, I guessed because the place was booming with laughters of men already seated and ready for a starting toss. I went in with Mike as we were only allowed to bring one man each for protection while Knight and Caspian took care of things outside.
“No weapons.” I heard the guard at the entrance say to Mike who turned around seeking my permission. I sighed and nodded to him. He took out his gun and handed it to one of my men who waited outside. The guard signalled again and Mike stepped forward allowing the metal detector to search him then I went in next.
“Sir, I’m sorry but you have to leave your watch.” The guard said with a slight tremble to his voice. Even though I knew it wasn’t his making I couldn’t help but feel pissed.
“My watch isn’t a weapon.” I voice roughly and he dipped his head apologetically.
“Order from Antonio.” He said and I scoffed. What was that fucker on?
“That’s insane….” I muttered
“It’s a peaceful game sir. We follow instructions strictly.” I was about to say something harsh when Antonio’s voice came.
“Angel! welcome….” He said with splayed arms, having a drink in one. He looked at the guard and back to me. “Are the men be a nuisance?”
“A little more of assholes, you might be the greater one cause what the fuck fo you mean by no weapons?” I voiced my displeasure not even a baton was allowed as they had asked Mike to drop his as well. I wasn’t comfortable with the arrangement.
“The rules Angel, I can’t afford for what happened the last time to repeat again.” He said and I sighed again. He was referring to the last game I attended when threw punches at Sparrow and almost killed him because of the comments he made about Thea that night. Recalling that memory made anger rise within me but I shoved it down as quickly as it rose.
“You should have given heads up.”
“I apologize but you know the drill. Anyone could sneak in weapons so easily if planned on time.” He explained but that didn’t satisfy me. I was being weary of Sparrow and I did not trust Antonia to a complete percentage. I punched a tooth out of him once, I wouldn’t let that slide if I were him.
“Fuck your rules….” I spat brushing against him.
“I’d prefer you fuck my whores.” He said and burst into a serious of laugh as he followed behind me. Two strippers came at me and I glanced behind me to see that Antonio had called them.
“You can have the brunette, she’s the hottest I’d say.”
“I don’t need one.” I said moving away from the ladies who were already trying to draw my attention to their features in full display. Antonio had them wear no bra just a nipple pad just like the one Natalia had.
“If you think so… be free to change your mind when the games get hot.” Antonio echoed behind me. My mind was far gone from being with any other woman. I struggled to feel pleasure with Natalia more so complete strangers.
Thea was the only woman I could be with and enjoy every bit of the process… Fuck me now, I wanted the games to be over so quickly so that I could go back to her.
I trailed my eyes around the table searching for one person in particular but he was nowhere to be found. That wasn’t the only thing that bothered me, the fact that my seat was positioned to be directly opposite Sparrow was suspicious. I gave a quzzical look to Antonio to which he shrugged his shoulder.
Sly bastard, he knew what he was doing knowing their was tension between Sparrow and I.
I exchanged greetings with the rest of the Dons and proceeded to remain silent as I studied everyone and the environment. At first everyone seemed to be minding their business but then I began to notice the glances the passed at me, I couldn’t be mistaken, they already heard about what happened and were tensed as well. I leaned forward with my fist pressed to my chin and my elbows giving me support on the table as I looked at Sparrow’s seat with his name on it.
Was he not going to show up? Did he bail at the last minute? He arrived the club before me so why wasn’t he seated yet?
Just as I was in my thoughts I noticed the place fell silent and I raised a brow directing my head in the direction the others looked. The noise returned just briefly but I could tell they were all making it up trying to act unsuspecting.
The bastard was here and he was looking straight in my direction as they conducted a search for him and his guard.
What the fuck was that? That search lacked effort and Sparrow haden’t come with a watch either, almost like he got a heads up not to.
I looked at Antonio who quickly averted his gaze from me. I tilted trying to make meaning of the secret looks I had been getting so far.
Antonio couldn’t possibly side with Sparrow by planning this game with ulterior motives. I know I caused him a tooth but was that enough reason to? I shouldn’t trust anyone in this room and factually, going against me was stupid to begin with. They’d be kicked out of the council and become outcast just like Sparrow since he wasn’t welcomed nor recognized as part of the mafia.
Sparrow walks to his seat his eyes pinned on me the entire time. He looked unfazed and tried to have the normal rival look but his courage betrayed him. He really had guts coming here to face me after what he did.Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
I relaxed back on my chair and engaged in an eye battle with Sparrow. I wasn’t going to pretend like I didn’t know what he did but I was going to take my time.
“I see it didn’t take much to search Sparrow and his men.” I accused and the place fell silent as my voice drew attention. Antonio adjusted in his seat seeming uncomfortable. He let out an uneasy laugh before speaking.
“I’m sure my men did, you don’t need to worry.”
“I say search again or the games won’t begin.” My voice booms and the place becomes utterly silent as I felt everyone staring. They probably wondered were I got the balls from, I wasn’t even the one hosting but they knew me better not to bluff.
Sparrow gave a head tilt, amusement filling his eyes. “Search me Antonio, in front of everyone. I can go naked if you want.” He moved with the last words. Antonio seemed reluctant but then ordered his men to do so.
Sparrow splayed his hands smirking while the men searched him also using the metal detector.
“See? Found anything? Nothing….” He said and scoffed then took his seat.
“The doubt has been cleared, now can we begin the game with a toast?” Antonio said clicking his glass with the bottle of wine.
Nothing may have been found on Sparrow but his coy smile was unnerving. If their was one thing I was certain it was that Sparrow had a back up plan and Antonio seemed to that plan.
A/N: Sorry for slow updates… sick and weak… I will try my best.