Chapter 12

Blake's POV

"Brother. Why are you here?" Asaf asked

"Well, not much. I just thought to check on you. Now that I have seen you. I think I am fine". I said

He looked at me with an unknown expression. And suddenly, they all laughed. Even I joined them, laughing.

"Please, be serious Blake. You can't expect me to believe what you just said? He sounded not convinced.

"Ok. Fine. I don't want to scare you or something. But, I have increased your bodyguards. I need to tell you in person. It's about what happened in the club. You were drugged. Someone had you drugged. Aside from your bodyguards that will always be by you. You need to be careful. Especially with women". I informed.

"Ok. I get it. And thanks". He appreciated.

"You can return to what you are doing. Bexley will join you soon. I need a word with her. See you later today. And, see you guys". I dismissed them.

"You want to talk to me? ". Bex asked.

"Yes. Get in the car". I said

She nodded and climbed inside the back seat. I joined her and she was Looking at me surprisingly, trying to read my mind. I finally found my voice.

"Look, I know whatever I say might sound stupid to you. But, it is for the best. And I will appreciate it if you don't argue about it". I cautioned

"Blake, you are scaring me. Say it already". She impatiently spoke.

"Henceforth. I have assigned a car and a driver to you"

"What?". She was shocked.

"I know. Just calm down and hear me out. The driver will also be your bodyguard. He will watch and protect you. I also want you to move in with us for the time being, until I am sure there is no threat around you and Asaf again. Believe me. It's for your protection". I explained.

She looked calm and unreadable. I wondered what was going on in her mind. I cleared my throat and it was as if she came back from a trance.

"Ok. I trust your judgement". She accepted without putting on a fight.

"Thank you. For trusting me"

"Well, I don't trust you," She said. And she made a funny face. So adorable.

"OK. I will see you later today". I dismissed

"Alright then". She hugged me and I felt alive.

We left the school and on our way to the office. Knowing that I will get to see Bex daily makes me happy and it brightens my mood.

***

[Seven years ago]

"Son. Are you sure you want to embark on this mission with me?" Don Gabriel asked Blake.

"Yes, Boss. I want to do it" Blake replied.

Don Gabriel stood up from his swivel chair and walked to Blake where he stood. The tall man, who is in his early fifties, hung his arms on Blake's shoulder as he spoke.

"Look, you are no less my son. Call me father henceforth". He tapped Blake's shoulder and returned to his seat.

"Yes, Father. I have proven my capabilities to you by killing your most feared enemy. Trust me this time. I want to come with you". Blake pleaded.

The Don looked at the young man before him. He is new in the business. Although, he had completed a very dangerous mission by killing Don Alessandro Guerrero. But, the mission in question is more like a suicide mission.

"I need to tell you the danger this mission holds. It is either we succeed, or we die" He broke the truth to Blake, and he sighed. "

"This is my retirement mission. If everything goes as planned? Trust me. You can walk away with billions of dollars, and you can forget you ever suffered in your life," He finished, and Blake nodded.

"I am aware of the danger, sir, and I can assure you that we will come back safe" Blake gave his assurance.

The late Don Alessandro has a secret vault which was only known by himself and his second in command who is also dead while trying to save his friend, Don Alessandro.

Don Gabriel somehow found the secret vault and the code to open it. There had been rumours that he had more than a trillion dollars in that vault. Some very dangerous gangs had tried to get the vault open but, they couldn't.

Going there is like facing a battle because you can never tell who will be there trying to get access to the vault. He loves Blake so much that he doesn't want any harm to come his way. However, he knew the young man had skills.

"Ok. Make sure to keep this mission from Lorenzo. Don't follow him to the club tonight. We leave at twelve tonight.

***

The old warehouse was somewhere hidden in the woods. Their van was parked a bit far from the warehouse. Moses viewed their surroundings for any threat but, the coast was clear. He signals his boss and Don Gabriel signals Blake and three of his men to follow behind. Him.

When they reached inside the warehouse. They were shocked at the sight before them. The lifeless bodies of some gang members were scattered all over the place.

They climbed down the basement and discovered that the vault was already opened. As they made a cautious entrance into the vault. There were about six other dead men in there. Their bodies were covered in their blood.

"What happened here?" The Don muttered.

"Father?". Blake asked.

"Yes, son". The Don replied. While the other three men were guiding the entrance.

Blake pointed to some wooden boxes on the floor that were still open, and the boxes were filled with crisp dollars.