Chapter 10

Setting Things Straight

I've been in the hospital now for a week. Danny's been here to keep me company. The doctor said that the bullet pierced my kidney. I had to get it removed. All I've been thinking about is that asswipe Angelo, and how to murder him.

Antonio, Luigi, Loren, and Roberto told me that things weren't going well. Their plans and strategies just aren't the same.

I should be well for the next couple of days. I'm looking forward to very many things, such as joining the team again, being with my girlfriend, and seeking revenge.

I gave orders to Loren to do the best job he can, to lead the Circle and stop Angelo's crimewave. Robin, Cindy, Danny, and Melissa visited me last night to tell me that Angelo, along with his gang were planning a weapons shop heist. They said they overheard Loren and the boys talking about it. I figured that Loren didn't want to tell me that, because he knew I'd want to come along.

Loren: Okay guys, tonight has to run smoothly. Antonio, get as much heavy artillery as you can.

Antonio: I'll go pack the truck.

Loren: Luigi, I want you and Roberto to bring out the maps and pinpoint the store's exits and fire escape routes.

Luigi: Did you also want us to bring out the road maps?

Loren: No, I think we know our way around town pretty well. Look, I'm sure Michael would have something good to say, right now. All I wanna say is that this could be our final chance to get even.

The guys drove off, knowing that tonight, they would face the elite of Angelo's forces. They got to the weapon shop and saw that Angelo and his gang were already there. They quietly sneaked into the back room, and were positioned in such a way that they were able to shield themselves to prevent from being shot at.

Back at the hospital, the doctor came in with Danielle, and told me that my wounds were healed, and that I could leave whenever I wanted. I got dressed, and Danielle and I drove off to where we heard Angelo would be.

Loren made himself visible and started shooting at Angelo's thugs. Then the fight broke out. Bullets were flying everywhere and Angelo's men fell like flies.

Luigi got shot in the arm, so Antonio had to take him to the hospital. Roberto stood behind Loren, while he shot down Angelo's thugs. Loren slowly inched closer to Angelo.

Loren: We're gonna get you Angelo. You're gonna die today. You betrayed us, and the family's honour. You also put Mikey in the hospital. You're gonna fuckin' pay, man.

Angelo: You guys took advantage of me, so I decided to take my business elsewhere. As for Michael, he was a hot-shot asshole.

Loren: It's over, man. Taste cold shrapnel.

Angelo pulled out his revolver, pointed it at Loren, and clutched the trigger. I came flying into the room fast enough to push Loren out of the line of fire. We rolled on the ground behind a cupboard, leaving Angelo stunned as hell.

Loren handed me a gun. We launched over the cupboard and made a surprise attack. Loren and I started firing and didn't stop until Angelo's body looked like bloody hell.

After we ran out of bullets, I screamed at the body:

Michael: You gave me a brush with death, but I sent you into the fiery pits of hell!

I turned around and Roberto, Loren, and I hugged each other. We decided to leave and let the cops clean it up. We drove off in our cherry red Porscia to the hospital.

The girls were there to greet us. Robin immediately ran up to Loren and started an endless kiss. Cindy promised Roberto a night of extreme passion, then kissed him. Melissa was with Antonio taking care of Luigi. It was then that I saw Danielle. I gave her a huge hug and kissed her.

I knelt down and proposed to her. She, like the others were consumed in a state of shock, finally noticing that I had come out of my shell. She said yes, and kissed me like she's never done before. Robin was still lip-locked with Loren and continued the action.

I guess for the best of it, my life will be heading uphill, until I'm about fifty. After all, fifty's over the hill.

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