No Rest For The Wicked

Schemes

Vegas was staring at the night sky standing on the balcony of his room. He had gone out for a smoke,he was exhausted and wanted to relieve some of today's stress . The cool breeze blew through his black hair, making his face more visible. He took a puff of the cigarette in his hand and exhaled in a way that resembled a sigh. It gave the impression that underneath that almost sigh lied the unrealistic hope of his troubles disappearing along with the smoke.

It had been a day like any other at the mansion of the minor family. Vegas had returned home earlier only to find Macau and their father arguing. It seems Kan was quite displeased to find out that his youngest shared the same sexuality as his brother.

''Do you want to follow into the footsteps of that good for nothing brother of yours?'' shouted Kan clenching his fists.

''Why are you always like this? You always put me and my older brother down by hanging on the tiniest details, even things that are unrelated to your work. What do even mine and Vegas' preferences have anything to do with the family business?'' Macau snapped at his father fuming,face read from anger and almost looking as if smoke would come out of his ears.

Kan gave Macau a sharp look as if it was a waste of his precious time to respond with words , so instead he raised his hand, palm wide open and ready to aggressively reach the young boy's cheek which caused Macau to instinctively close his eyes.

''What is going on?'' Vegas asked while entering the room, interrupting the situation before Kan's hand could reach Macau's face.

Upon hearing Vegas' voice, Macau immediately ran to his side and hid behind his back,while Kan's attention was now on Vegas.

''Nothing new, just you and your brother disappointing me for one more time. '' Answered Kan in a casual manner, adjusting his suit and the orange scarf on his neck.

''I promised I will do better Papa, Macau has nothing to do with it so don't take it out on him'' said Vegas in a faint tone giving away that his answer was more like a pleading.

''I am keeping my expectations low, just obey my orders and do not do anything rushed so we can at least have some decent results'' he commanded coldy leaving the room without sparing a look at either of his sons.

''Are you alright?'' inquired Vegas with an evident look of worry in his eyes.

'' I am, nothing I am not used to''

Macau was one of the few people in this world that had the luxury to see Vegas' humane side. There was no need for anyone else to witness it anyway. In this filthy world of deception and violence any hint of emotion was a sign of weakness. Vegas had been taught that since a young age.

It was unfortunate to be born into this kind of world, constantly looking out for possible enemies, traitors, sleeping with one eye open not to become a prey and scheming to outsmart your foes. What was more unfortunate though was to be born into the minor family. It only means that you will come second in life, that you are inferior and doomed to have your efforts overlooked and your credit taken away.

No matter how hard Vegas had tried he never managed to beat Kinn in anything.

None of his achievements were worthy enough of praise because Kinn did it better.

''Why can't you for once do one thing successfully?''

''Look at Kinn, he never fails to meet his father's expectations''

The words of his father resurfaced in Vegas' mind but he quickly shoved them away.

In this kind of environment you either get left behind or adjust to survive. That was Vegas' conclusion and he had realized that he needed to rise to the top if he wished to bring honor to the family, that way he could finally prove his worth to his father and gain the approval he has been fighting for so hard.

More than the act of comparison, Vegas hated being compared to Kinn because he deemed him as unworthy of being a leader. He could not fathom how a fool like Kinn was considered superior to him. Everyone, and mainly his father, must be blind enough to overlook Kinn's inability to act like a proper leader. Vegas would make them all see how incapable Kinn actually is of leading. He would make them all bow to his feet and make his father swallow his previous words. It must not be difficult, he thought. He knew Kinn's weakness after all. He had paid close attention, but even if he had not ,even a blind person could tell what was his weakness. Porsche .

Vegas could not help but think once again how stupid Kinn is. There is no room for feelings in their business, they only hold you back. Vegas never even considered the possibility of ever developing feelings. He viewed feelings only as a tool for deception, it was almost funny to him how effortlessly he could convince others that he cared. Like that stupid ex of Kinn, Tawan.He sold him a dream in which the idiot bought without a sign of suspicion. He was surrounded by fools and he was supposed to feel sorry for any of them? It was their fault for trusting someone like Vegas in the first place knowing very well how their reality works.

If they are so eager to get used then they should not mind aiding Vegas to achieve his plans. It is kill or be killed and Vegas was determined to win.

Vegas inhaled one last time before putting out the cigarette and throwing it in the trash bin.

With the corner of his eye he noticed a black saloon car parked on the other side of the house. It turns out that Kinn was at least not that brainless to let Vegas hover as he pleases. He had sent his people to keep a close eye on him.

''Nop.'' Called out Vegas to his subordinate that previously worked under Kinn.

The young man ,who did not appear to be older than twenty, entered the room ready to be given instructions.

''Tell me, have you not noticed anything out of the ordinary lately?'' quizzed Vegas dryly.

''Yes sir, I think you are being followed'' expressed the young bodyguard with a bead of sweat rolling down his forehead as he looked at the dark eyes of his boss which were filled with irritation.

''And when did you think of informing me?'' said Vegas with a noticeable tone of irritation in his voice this time.

''I am sorry boss, I was not entirely sure and I thought it was best not to inform you until I had confirmed it. Do you want me to take care of it? '' offered Nop .

''No, there is no need to rush. Kinn seems to have sent his pawn to me, this is only the beginning. Let the game commence.'' Proclaimed Vegas resting his hand on the chin with a malicious grin forming on his lips.