Black and Gold (Mafia Series #1)

Chapter 40

After that 'fruitful' conversation and Prince's departure, the event for the evening started. T-Bone made his way over towards the front and got everyone's attention unsuccessfully. Eventually, people quieted down and things started. "Good evening. We'll get started soon but our very own Mr. Gerald Mosey has a few words to say."

Mosey made his way towards the front, him looking over towards Prince. What he met was a cold glance that almost made him falter. He regained his composure, cleared. His throat and looked over everyone in the room. "As y'all know, we have to go through some ground rules. 1.) this is a neutral zone. No conflicts should occur and if they do, you will be removed. 2.) there should be silence when the oath is taken. Lastly, if you object, you need to have a valid reason why which will be taken into consideration. Thank you."

There was collective applause which made him turn to Mira. He nodded towards the guys behind her, which made them tap her so they could move. He could see the uneasiness Mira's eyes held, which he gave a slight smirk. Not so bold now?, he thought. When she finally reached him, he took her hand. T Bone was on Mosey's other side and had a huge grin. Contrast to Mosey's mocking smirk, he was genuinely happy that she was joining his crew. It was like getting that one thing you craved for so long. He also got to one up Prince in all this, so it was a double whammy for him. He looked out in the crowd, looking for a specific face before they began. When his eyes landed on Prince's face, he gave him a smug smile. What surprised him was the smile he got back.

**

Prince watched as the ceremony commenced, never taking his eyes off. It. Aaron was next to him, and Prince could feel his anxiousness. "Prince maybe-"

"Not yet Aaron." He whispered.

"This ceremony is going to be completed." Aaron whispered back.

Prince nodded. "Let it. We haven't receiv-"

A ping from Prince's phone made him stop his sentence and check it. What he saw made him smile and look at Aaron. "Doesn't matter. We got what we need."

A tap on the shoulder made Prince face Olivia. She had an envelope in her hand, a victorious smile on her face. "Here you go boss."

He gave her smile before taking the envelope. "You seem to be fittin' into yo role real good Liv."

"We a team of efficiency." She answered. "Speaking of..."

As if on cue, Andrea came towards them, handing a folder. "All done. In alphabetical order like requested. Torie's gatherin' the major pulls."

Prince sighed happily looking between the two women. "Drea, Liv. I may have to fire yo partners and hire y'all."

Drea laughed while Liv was even considering it. "If you do, I want his salary plus a sign in bonus."

Prince laughed and nodded, turning back to the ceremony to see it had concluded. Everyone clapped and he clapped along, looking at T-Bone embrace his woman. He shook his head, a smile coming on his face. "I love when it all comes together."

**

Mira walked around the party, getting some congrats and even offers for deals. Most of them she entertained but she really just wanted to be left alone. When the excitement died down, she dipped out of the hall, leaving the building altogether. She looked around, seeing that this wasn't the entrance. She walked down the steps nevertheless and made her way to the open back. When she made contact with the grass, all her worries seemed to melt. It was a chilly night but not enough for her teeth to start shattering. She looked up at the night sky, seeing the stars starting to pop out. The moon was in its gibbous phase so majority of it was showing gloriously. It was quiet, serene. Just what Mira needed after all the nonsense she's been through. From being taken from her room to doing this stupid ass initiation, it was nice for the world to melt away for just a moment. "Congratulations Mrs. Wilson."