Antônio

Antônio

I left Cecília and went straight to Dominick's office, we had a meeting about some mafia matters.
As usual, he was sitting in his chair, with his notebook on, but his attention was far away because he didn't see me enter.

“If you continue like this, you will end up losing your life, brother,” I said loudly, drawing his attention.

“I'm sorry Antonio, my head doesn't feel right lately,” he said, his sadness evident.

“So, what do you want me to do with the new shipment that will arrive? Will you go with me to receive him as usual?” I asked.

I didn't get a response, Dominick was away again, lost in his thoughts, which I bet had a first and last name.

“I need my boss with me, I can't go back to solving things alone Dominick, get your head straight,” I said.

“I can't get her out of my head or out of my heart, I know it seems weak coming from a mafia boss, a man trained not to have feelings, but I couldn't get away from this one,” he said, surprising me.

“I know what I'm going to propose is not conventional, but we have nothing to lose and only gain, if she accepts it and so do you.” I began.

He turned to look at me, his attention was on me.

“We can share,” I said and shock washed over him.

“Are you proposing to share the woman you love with me?” he asked.

“What can I do if my brother also loves her, it's just a matter of her accepting it and us deciding who will be the officer because the mafia will never accept it. And we need to maintain our sovereignty before them,” I said.

“I don't know if it's a good idea, Antonio,” he said.

“Dominick, she loves us both and I'm sure she won't be able to choose, so she shouldn't have to because one of us will be devastated, or if she runs away again it's both of us. I'm not happy or at ease sharing the woman I love with my brother, but if this will put an end to our fights, her doubts and our partnership continues, I'll make this effort,” he said.

“If she accepts, I'll accept it, I won't be able to go through this again,” he said.

“Great, now let’s get down to business. About the loading, will you go with me?” I asked.

“Yes, this shipment is very important and large, we need to receive it so we can distribute it and it needs all the escort possible. It was given to me that they arrive at 2:20 in the morning, so be ready,” he said.