Chapter Thirteen

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

-Sun Tzu

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MATEO

So today something big will happen. By big I mean war. War full of blood and dead bodies. The Red mafia crossed us and today is the day to show them what we are capable of and what we do to those who cross us.

They killed a lot of my men in Europe, and not only that, they also killed the family of someone I know.

And if one thing I am known for is I do not show mercy on those who cross me. Not that I show mercy in other things, but I can be...flexible.

I haven't seen Callie since Friday that night and today is Thursday. She was mainly with my sister Lucia who couldn't let her go for some reason.

Callie goes to the warehouse to work everyday with one of my trusty men. Samuel and I, and some other men, are in Europe right now doing business and planning for the attack. No one knows from my family what I am going to do and I want to keep it that way.

"So, we are gonna move today at 2 am. We will go to their official place as technicians. When they let us in, our bags will be full of weapons and we attack." I discuss the plan to my men.

"What if they did not let us in? Plus why would they need an technicians?" Someone asked.

"Well, someone I know will destroy their computers; a hacker. And when that happens, they will call people for engineers, and when they do that, we will be listening to their line. We follow the engineers, kidnap them, and take their place. Easy as that." I explain.

"You like kidnapping people don't you?" Samuel smirked.

"shut up." I replied.

We are now preparing for the attack. Today, The Red mafia will fall. Forever.

I called one of my men who is in New York to check up on my family and business. He told me that everything is great and that Callie is hanging with Lucia and Ella. I asked him if there were men involved and he said yes. I felt anger rise inside of me and I wanted to go back to NYC, but I know better not to mess this up. This attack was very important and when I go back, I will surely have a talk with Callie. She should know better not to involve men.

Maybe it was Lucia? My subconscious commented, but I ignored it.

"BOSS! THEY ARE ATTACKING!" One of my men suddenly screamed. I was shocked. It's not that I did not expect them to attack, but I just thought they wouldn't, but of course, we are prepared.

"TELL EVERYONE NOW!" I yelled.

My men and I marched to the entrance and we started shooting. Bullets were flying everywhere. Fallen bodies and blood was everywhere.

"On your left!" I yelled to Samuel.

He turned around and shot the man who was going to shoot him. I killed approximately 20 assholes. There were too many, but we were more.

Shooting more men, I didn't notice the one behind me and suddenly I felt a sharp pain on my back, and all I could see later is darkness and Samuel yelling.

SAMUEL

I didn't know what to do. I was scared, so scared that I froze. My best-friend lying on the floor with lots of blood. I didn't know what to do, or how to call his family and tell them. I decided not to tell them.

I quickly yelled to the men to take him to the hospital. I followed them and we went to a secret hospital Mateo used to go to because he didn't want the press to know, and I knew he would want me to take him there.

We entered the emergency room quickly, and from there the doctors took Mateo. I was devastated. He is my brother. He is the one who stayed with me when my parents didn't. I just hope nothing bad happens to him. I know he is strong and he'll never leave just like that.

6 Hours Later

The doctor came out of the operation room.

"How is he?" I quickly said.

"Mateo is strong. He is fine, do not worry about him, but when he goes back, he needs to rest. A lot" The doctor said and I felt relieved.

"Thank god! don't worry doctor. His girlfriend is a doctor and she will take care of him very well." I smirked when I said that. "When can I see him?" I then asked.

"After few hours. He needs to rest." He replied and I nodded.

I kept waiting when my phone suddenly started to ring. 

Lucia..

"Hey kid" I said trying to calm myself as if nothing happened.

"I AM NOT A KID YOU JERK. WHERE IS MY BROTHER?" She yelled.

"Not here. He is doing some business." I replied calmly.

"Don't lie to me, Samuel. Where is he?" She asked firmly as if she knew.

"I am not lying Lucy. I am telling the truth. He is not here." I said harshly this time.

"Fine. When he gets back tell him to call me." She replied and hanged up.

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"Hey man.. what the hell? you scared the hell out of me." I yelled at Mateo.

"Can you not shout? I just got out of a surgery you moron." He replied and I chuckled.

"I am glad you are okay, man." I said happily.

"What happened?" He asked.

"Well, we were in a war and you got shot." I said.

"You know.. I was thinking about Callie when I was asleep. Maybe that's why I am alive." He said like a 'crazy in love' guy.

"WOW! I got to live this day where I can see Mr. Evil vulnerable."I laughed.

"Shut-up" He yelled and then groaned.

"Fuck, sorry." I said when I saw him in pain.

"After few days we are flying back." I added.

"Did you tell me family?" He asked.

"No. I didn't." He nodded.

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10 days later

"Okay, your vitals are good. Your getting better. You can leave today." The doctor finally announced.

"Thank you, doctor. I appreciate you helping me." Mateo thanked the doctor.

"It's my job Mr. Martinez." The doctor replied and left.

"Okay man, it's time to go back." I finally said.

"Let's go." He replied and got off the bed.

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So guys? I know this chapter is short and a little bit lame. Not a lot of action happened, BUT! this war will change everything, especially the relationship between Callie and Mateo, if you know what I mean ;)

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