Salvatore or Sal, for a few selective people, was standing by the large window of his spacious office, holding a glass of brandy that was only half-full. From a distance, it might seem like he was lost in thought or enjoying the view outside, but that wasn't the case. His mind was consumed by a single, persistent thought--her. Sal couldn't shake off the intense feelings he secretly harbored for the one woman he couldn't have. It was a feeling that was not completely new to him but he had buried those feelings a long time ago. But recent events staring her had made those long and deeply buried feelings come up to the surface again, making him struggle to make sense of it all and he hated it! He knew it was affecting his usual calm and focused demeanor, but he couldn't help it. He took a sip of his brandy, hoping it would ease his mind, but it didn't. His thoughts were still consumed by her, and he couldn't wait for things to change, things that were long overdue for a change but were very difficult to do so but essential for the both of them if they wanted to be reunited again after all those years of being separated from each other. But the way things were going showed that things were not in their favor, especially his since he was the one trying to find the solution for all of their problems, or at least trying very hard to eradicate the roots that had led to those problems which had led to keep them apart for all those years. But in his darkest hours, even he a man known to be utterly cunning and ruthless in his world was slowly losing hope...
It was already bad enough that he had to watch his woman from afar in the arms of another man and now that she was finally free from that man and she found herself in dire need of his love and support he still couldn't be with her which led him to have one of his 'moods' again.
oh, how he wished to have seen her face after he had given her the token of his love for her! He could imagine it though, knowing her but still, he found it a bitter pill to swallow not being able to hold his woman in his arms, to love and cherish her. To feel her skin against his, to caress it, to kiss it, hell to worship every inch of her! But was he going to do when up till now things hadn't worked out the way he had planned and hoped? On top of it all, he wasn't getting any younger either, and his son,.....their son, was pressuring him to step down and give him a chance, which he had planned to do a long time ago when he and his mother would be finally together as a family but since that is not the case he decided to wait but for how long would he have to wait he wondered until it was too late? By God, he hoped not! He could take a lot but losing her forever, he did not know if he could deal with that!
''Dad, are you okay?'' the voice of his son came from behind a bit hesitantly.
Sal sighed as he slowly turned around and watched his only son taking a seat in one of his office chairs.
''Between you and me.....could have been better but yeah here we are!'' he answered truthfully, feeling restless and sad.
''Sorry Dad, is there anything I can do?" his son Junior, asked softly.
Sal went over to his desk sat down and watched his son's face for a brief moment.
''You look so much like her! More on the inside than on the outside since you have more of my looks but still, when is see you I see her and it pains me to bits that we can not be a proper family!''
"Have you thought of setting up a meeting with Mom outside her house?'' Junior asked while thinking.
''Yes I have Junior, more than once even but she is never alone, especially now, so I don't know how it can be done without her guards or whoever is with her to not notice!'' Sal muttered frustratedly. After that, both father and son stayed quiet for a while. both thinking, Until Junior's eyes began to shine as a thought had popped up in his mind....
''Dad?''
''Yes, Junior?''
''What if I go meet her? you and her are the only ones who know about me, the rest of the world thinks the other guy is your son so they don't know me really so that means they will look for the other guy and not me, right?'' Junior mushes enthusiastically.
''That is true but...like I said before you have my features so they still could end up asking unwanted questions Junior won't let that happen because things go wrong if they find out the truth and your mother has hidden for so many years, it will kill her to know if something was going to happen to you so please just let it go for now and we will see if we can come up with a new plan shortly, I hope'' Sal replied sternly.
''But dad....''
''No buts Junior, it is too dangerous!''
''But you are the Don!! all this shit should have been dealt with years ago! how could this end up like this dad, I do not understand! you are a powerful, rich, and influential man so why can we not do something to get Mom back? I miss her so much... especially now, when she is......is ...you know!'' Junior sighed with a sad face as he looked up a his father who gulped, upon seeing the same heavy emotions in his son's eyes.
Sal walked over to his son and put his hands on his shoulder while looking him deep in his eyes.
''I feel the same son! it is the reason why I feel dead inside! My heart is darker than ever! but I promise you we will get revenge for this! if only I could reach her and talk to her!'' He sighed.
''So what will we do next?''
''Dont know yet but the moment I do know I will tell you alright, now let's go get something to eat, I am starving!''
''Sure that and can we play some pool afterwards?''
''If you wish for me to beat you ass then yes!'' Sal smirked as he followed Junior out of his office into the hallway.
Just when both men entered the kitchen the intruder's alarm went off inside the house, making both men freeze on their spot.
Seconds passed but then the voice of one of their guards sounded through the front door intercom....
''Boss the enemy is here to talk to you!''
Sal panicked, thinking of what would happen if they found Junior in his house....not realizing that Junior's face had turned angry and upset as he ran towards the front door with his gun drawn out...
Sal shook his head to clear his mind and watched in horror how Junior reached for the door nob...
''NO Stop!!!'' he yelled, running toward him to make him top, but Junior shook his head.
''NO Dad I am done hiding! they are the cause we can not be with Mom! now is the time!'' he gritted out just before he opened the front door and aimed his gun at whoever stood outside on the other side...
''You are trasspasing!! but no worries we will deal with that later! first, you will answer some of my questions!'' Junior hissed in anger at Micah who stared at him with raised eyebrows.
''And why would I do that and who the hell are you??!'' Micah replied coldly.