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The woman's reaction was swift, and she exclaimed with a hint of seduction in her voice, "Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry. How can i make it up to you?" Her tone carried an underlying suggestion, hinting at more than just an innocent accident. Kai looked down at his now damp suit and then up at the woman. His expression was guarded, his eyes assessing her carefully. He didn't respond immediately, seeming to weigh his options.
The woman's intentions became clearer as she brought out a towel and moved closer to Kai, her movements deliberate and calculated. She was attempting to capitalize on the situation to get close to him, her actions dripping with a mix of apology and flirtation.
However, as the woman approached, Kai subtly moved back, his body language indicating his irritation towards her. He observed her for a moment, his expression unyielding, before finally speaking. "What a terrible way to make a move on somebody," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
To my surprise, the woman didn't seem deterred by Kai's response. Instead, she smiled, a playful glint in her eyes. "Well, you know what they say, sometimes a little spill can lead to an interesting connection."
Kai's lips curved into a dry smile, his amusement evident. "Is that so? How do you plan to make it up to me then?"
The lady walked towards him and stopped when she was standing in front of him. She placed her right finger on his suit as her finger trailed all the way from his chest pocket to the hem of his suit. “i could clean you up, you know” she whispered in a seductive voice
“do you have any idea how much the suit you just touched cost? It cost your fucking life” kai also answered in a whisper
“exactly, so how do you want me to make it up to you? i would give anything to make up for my mistake” the lady also answered while a smirk tugged at his lip
“I would like to think of myself as an expensive man; my price might be too high for you to pay. Are you sure you would be able to afford it?” kai asked
“yes. All you have to do is name it” the lady said with desperation in her voice
“i want your hand, the same hand you laid on my jacket. I want you to cut it off and give it to me, be quick about that except you want me to take it in an unpleasant way” kai said, his smirk fading away and a serious gaze replacing it as he stared at the woman whose smile dropped in fear as soon as he said that.
The lady's confidence crumbled in an instant, her playful demeanor replaced by sheer terror. Her eyes widened, and she took a step back from Kai, clutching her hand as if protecting it from his words.
"You...you can't be serious," she stammered, her voice quivering.
Kai's expression remained stoic, unwavering. His dark eyes bore into hers with an intensity that was capable of sending chill down her spine. "I am"
I watched the unfolding scene with a mixture of shock and disbelief. The demand Kai had made was beyond ruthless, even by the standards of the criminal underworld. It was a chilling reminder of the world they were in, where power and control were asserted in the most brutal ways.
As the tension in the air thickened, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the woman who had foolishly crossed paths with Kai. I knew too well that kai is really brutal, but what i was witnessing right now was way too inhumane.
Summoning my courage, I approached Kai, my steps cautious. I reached out to gently touch his shoulder, intending to whisper to him, to ask him to show some mercy. But as soon as my fingers made contact with his suit, Kai's reaction was swift and harsh. He turned his head to glare at me, his eyes ablaze with anger.
"Take your hands off me and mind your business," he snapped, his voice cutting through the noise of the club.
I flinched at the coldness in his tone, the warning in his eyes. I knew better than to push further when Kai was in such a mood. Without a word, I withdrew my hand, taking a step back and leaving Kai to deal with the situation as he saw fit.
The woman looked around desperately, as if searching for an escape. But the club was filled with onlookers who had paused to witness the confrontation. They watched in a mixture of fascination and fear, knowing that crossing Kai came with dire consequences.
Kai walked towards her as he pulled out his gun, making the lady tremble “move your hand away from your body, i only want your hands, not your life. But if you don’t comply, i might as well take your life”
As she slowly moved her hand away from her body, all the people in the club watched in silence, their eyes fixed on the unfolding drama. The woman seemed on the verge of saying something, perhaps a plea for mercy, when Kai pulled the trigger.
The gunshot shattered the silence the club. The bullet struck the woman's right hand with a sickening thud, causing her to let out an agonizing scream. Blood spattered from her wounded hand, staining her dress.
I winced at the sight, my heart aching for the woman who had paid a painful price for her reckless actions. The club was silent, not even a shocked or terrified expression could be seen in the faces of the people, it was as if they all expected kai to act that way.
“carlos, find someone to clean the mess up” kai ordered placing his gun back in his pocket and heading towards the table while amelia followed behind him immediately. Kai slipped his gun back in his pocket and walked away as though nothing out of the ordinary had just happened. What made the whole situation a lot more strange was the fact that no one was even making any attempt to stop him, they all watched with smile on their faces as though it was a comedy drama playing right in front of their eyes.
As soon as we got to the table, my senses were overwhelmed by the mingling scents of alcohol and cigarette smoke. Kai's arrival was met with nods and subtle acknowledgments from the other men at the table. My eyes darted between them, noting the careful dance of words and gestures, each interaction a complex negotiation of alliances and unspoken threats. The man in the brown shirt raised an eyebrow as his gaze shifted to me. It was a gaze that felt almost predatory, a calculated assessment that sent a shiver down my spine. I quickly averted my eyes, my heart pounding in my chest.
Kai took a seat at the table, his posture relaxed yet commanding. I followed suit, choosing a seat next to him. I felt a mix of discomfort and curiosity, like a pawn in a high-stakes game I was only beginning to comprehend.
“sorry about that kai, she is probably new here” one of the men said but kai said nothing
There were three men present. One of the men who seemed to be the leader of the group was putting on a white suit and holding a wooden tobacco pipe in his right hand. He looked like he was in his late 50’s and he was also older than the two men who looked kai’s age. He grinned as soon as his eyes met with mine, revealing his brown teeth which was probably as a result of too much tobacco, i could also feel the stares of the other men on me.
“Kai, hai trovato una nuova puttana?.” The man said with a smirk (translation: you got yourself a new whore?)
“Sembra che lo sia?” (translation: does it seem like it?) kai answered while I sighed in frustration as I wondered why they started off with Italian all of a sudden. I had absolutely no idea about what they were saying, but something in my guts told me that the conversation was about me. who knows, they might actually be negotiating on how to end my life while i sit there cluelessly.
“Vorrei prendere in prestito la tua puttana per la notte, se non ti dispiace” (translation: i’d like to borrow her for the night if you don’t mind) the man continued with a suggestive grin
Kai's response was a low, humorless chuckle. "No Antonio, lei è una persona speciale " His voice held a warning edge. (translation: she is a special one)
“c’mon kai, what happened to your generous attitude. we can still share, you know?” Antonio pushed further
“maybe he is actually planning on settling with this one for good” one of the men who was putting on a dark blue jacket said while the others busted out laughing out loud.
Kai's expression hardened, his patience seemingly wearing thin. "one more word from you Sergio, and you’ll be six feet below. Bastardo!” kai cursed while they all went mute. Antonio extended his hand to me for a handshake while I hesitantly accepted his gestures.
“i’m Antonio, the leader of Cipriano family and one of kai’s good friend” the man introduced, and I felt my breathe hitch for a moment. I remember that name, Cipriano. Cipriano family were the second largest mafia group after Alessandro family. I wasn’t too surprised, not like i expected a murderer like kai to be surrounded by priests and saints, as they say, birds of the same feathers flock together.
“Amelia” I respinded with a forced smile. my eyes briefly met with the man in the brown shirt again, his gaze lingering on me for a moment before he turned his attention elsewhere. The exchange sent a chill down my spine, a gut feeling that there was more to their connection than I could comprehend.
“what would you like to have?” Antonio asked me as soon as the waiter brought a drinks to the table
“she’s fine, let her----
“oh please kai, let her speak for herself” antonio interrupted kai before he could finish talking
“one shot of whiskey will do” I said and i could feel kai’s gaze divert to me as soon as i said that
“are you trying to get drunk?” kai whispered leaning in slightly
“i know what i’m doing, i’m not dumb. Besides, a shot isn’t enough to get me drunk” I also whispered back.
A shot of whiskey was brought to the table shortly afterwards, I was about reaching out for the drink when kai leaned over slightly and lifted the shot glass, gulping down everything down his throat. “carlos is at the pub waiting, go join him. He’ll lead you to the armory” kai said in a whisper.
“Pietro, the meeting is about to commence. Tell your bitch to leave. You too, Sergio” kai said, to the men. I didn’t need anyone to tell me that my presence was also not needed, so i walked away, heading towards the pub to meet carlos.
As I left, I could feel Pietro’s eyes boring into me. Subtlety clearly wasn’t his strong suit. Even without looking back, I could practically hear the smirk in his voice when he finally spoke. "Where did you find this bitch of yours? She’s hot!"
Kai’s response was icy. "You still act like a male whore after all these years." kai said, avoiding pietro’s question