Deadly Poison ( Book 1 Of Mafiuso Series #1) ✔️

6. The Hunt

I asked Lorenzo for all the details of Giovanni’s phone and his number. After getting all the details I fired up Adriano’s Macbook, first I had to switch to Linux operating system because it had all the tools for the purpose after that I set up my tracking system and began the work. After 30 minutes of intense tracking and hacking I found his phone’s location.

The phone was somewhere in an abandoned Warehouse, which was used in the 1960’s for storing manufactured Fiat cars, now an abandoned structure, ridden with flora and junkies who wanted some place to get high without the prying eyes of authorities and people.

There was one catch, there was no guarantee that Giovanni was still there. It was highly likely the phone was dumped, yet they couldn’t leave anything to chance, Lorenzo and Adriano along with their men got ready to proceed, Adriano did not want to bring me along with them to the site as it could prove really dangerous for me.

I insisted I wanted to go, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I was trained enough to protect myself but also without me they wouldn’t be able to handle the situation if something went wrong. For example loss of signal or error in the tracking, they did not have the technical know how to deal with an emergency. In short they needed me there on this mission to get Giovanni back home safely.

They finally relented and I got into the military grade jeep with Adriano. The warehouse was located in the outskirt that’s why it took an hour to reach the place.

The place was a huge cavern and the two teams of searchers one led by Adriano and the other by Lorenzo went in different directions to search for Giovanni. I waited back in the car with Alex.

The search team was gone for almost an hour and I was getting anxious sitting in the car waiting for their updates. I had opened my tracker on my phone tracking the progress my brother and Lorenzo were making and how far they were from the location seems like the interiors are more complex than they looked from the 3d rendered image on my device.

Suddenly there was a scream and some gunshots which put both myself and Alex on the alert. I quickly checked my pocket for my knife and decided to venture outside, although Alex protested and repeated that boss’ express instructions were to stay in the car, it fell on deaf ears.

I stealthily scouted the perimeter and made slow progress into the belly of the cavern. It was a 2 storey structure and I tried to follow direction from which the sound was emanating.

As I got closer the noises got louder and I moved in quickly. In my haste I ran straight into someone backing off, I quickly drew my knife for defence; I didn’t need to though it was none other than my dear brother Adriano.

He was perplexed seeing me in combat position after a few seconds he composed himself and said “What the hell are you doing here? I told you to wait in the car” he said angrily.
“I heard a noise and I couldn’t control myself, I wanted to help you guys, it was classic case of curiosity killed the cat” I said trying to pacify his anger

“Whatever, now that you are here please take Giovanni with you to our mansion, me and Lorenzo have some things to take care of we will join you shortly.”
Saying so he went inside and brought the semi-conscious Giovanni, he couldn’t stand straight and had difficulty walking but I propped him up on my shoulder and supported him down the vegetation laden staircase.

At one point he just couldn’t go any further and was about to slump over, but I  urged him on whispering in his ears words of encouragement as we were not far away from the car.
On seeing us approaching the car, Alex stepped out and opened the doors and helped me get Giovanni seated in the car.

I instructed him to drive us back to the mansion. By the time we reached the mansion, Giovanni had gone unconscious. Alex helped me get him to my room and lay him down on the bed. “Do you need further assistance maam?” Alex enquired.

“It’s alright, thank you Alex” I sad and he said goodbye and departed.

I proceeded to observe Giovanni for any wounds which required dressing. He was wearing black hoodie and black jeans; I had to get him undressed, in order to do a thorough checkup.
I stripped him down to his boxers. He had honey like smooth skin, although very skinny he had a good contour, I guess it was the Romano trademark something in their genes.

“What the hell is wrong with you, what’s with these dirty thoughts” I chastised myself.

I was shocked at what my teenage mind was coming up with! Without any further distractions, I found some open wounds on his torso and shoulder, his knuckles were torn, looks like he did fight back against his kidnappers and didn’t just run away.

Although they weren’t bleeding still needed to be treated in order to avoid infection. I got my first aid kit and applied ointments and did the bandage. I put a blanket over his body and let him rest.

I sat down on the couch and started reading a book, keeping an eye on him in case he woke up and panicked seeing, new surroundings.

After a few hours he showed signs of some movement, slowly he opened his eyes. He tried to sit up and looked around; I got up to support him. “Where am I? And who are you?” he asked with a confused look on his face.

“You are in Lombardi mansion and I am Aurora. Don’t worry you are safe here.”I answered calmly.
“You must be Adriano’s younger sister” he said.
“Yes” I replied. I told him that I was going to get something for him to eat.

I asked the maid to make some chicken broth for him and when I returned I saw him in pain; his wounds were causing him immense discomfort. I got some painkiller and gave it to him,
“it will take at least an hour for the pain to subside you can rest till that time” I said.

After twenty odd minutes the maid entered with a bowl of chicken broth, although he wanted to eat it himself I insisted on feeding it to him.  I decided to engage him in an interesting conversation to distract his mind from his pain. “Remember the injured dog we found in the mall’s parking lot?, how is it?” I asked.

"It’s a boy and I have decided to name him Charlie. He has healed and is doing okay my family has grown fond of him and take good care of him.” He spoke slowly due to the weakness

I guess, but the last statement also had a tinge of sadness, I presume due to the fact that his habit was preventing him from spending time with the dog, which he had come to love a lot.

It was evening and I was really tired by the events that occurred today, I decided to eat an early dinner and take some rest, since Adriano showed no sign of returning any time sooner.
I ate a salad with Italian seasoning and chicken casserole.

I decided to read a light hearted book I chose the notebook by Nicholas Spark and proceeded to rest in the guest room since Giovanni was sleeping in my room. I tried to focus on the book but from time to time my mind would wander away towards the events that occurred that day.

I felt really bad for Giovanni and what he was going through. I was really intrigued by his personality, like I felt if you looked over all the negative aspects deep down he was really amazing and nice human being, I also felt a little obliged to help him get out of this misery a sense of forebearing connection, could this be  sign of great things to come?
I don’t know, only time will tell.