Anniversary-6

I go back to my office and light a cigar, but I still rant. The stronzo is dead, but that is not enough for me.

The Gabino son follows me. He runs a hand through his hair and whistles to himself:

"Cazzo. I screwed up, and I forgot that Lucia was under your protection."

I abruptly grab his head and pull it back.

"Open your mouth," I order him coldly.

He contemplates me with rage but sticks out his tongue while continuing to stare at me. I take malicious pleasure in putting my cigar on his tongue while his face twists in pain. Then I release him and put my cigar in my ashtray. I walk over to my minibar and pour him some ice cubes into a crystal glass.

"Lucia is not only under my protection," I inform him, handing him the glass.

The Gabino son slides two ice cubes into his mouth, then frowns as he looks at me.

"Lucia is my fiancée, Gabino."

I can see his hands shake as he finally realizes the enormity of what has happened. Then I move closer to him to come and put a hand on his