Double Date With Mafia [BXB]

[26] Lying to Himself

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Jeff is furious. He seems ready to tear the world apart. Hans' recent call informing him that Cylo and Ivo had fled left Jeff seething with anger and disappointment.

Why did Cylo leave him? Everything seemed fine just last night during their video call. There were no issues, no fights. But now Cylo has left Jeff without any apparent reason. It's baffling.

Law feels the same rage and disappointment about Ivo. Why did they choose to run away when he and Jeff had just resolved their problems in Mexico? Law is at a loss, wondering what went wrong that made Ivo leave him once again.

Jeff and Law are en route to the Black Wolf Mafia mansion, but they detour to intercept Cylo and Ivo's car heading west. "Chase their car," Jeff commands Zayn.

Zayn, the leader of a car gang with his own territory and skills, nods. "Yes, Alpha," he replies, accelerating his vehicle.

Jeff and Law are engulfed in fury, unable to comprehend their submissives' actions. There are so many questions they want to ask Cylo and Ivo. They need answers. Zayn drives at high speeds, skillfully maneuvering an alternative route to catch up. Eventually, he spots Cylo and Ivo's car.

Jeff and Law smirk. They finally see their car, now in Cylo and Ivo's possession. "Don't let them get away," Law instructs, and Zayn nods in agreement.

The chase is on. Zayn increases his speed, closing the gap until he's just 5 meters behind Cylo and Ivo. Realizing they're being pursued, Cylo and Ivo accelerate their car in an attempt to escape.

The high-speed chase continues until they reach a dead end—an ocean cliff. Ivo spins the car around, facing away from the precipice, but it's too late. Jeff, Law, and the Black Wolf Mafia have them surrounded.

Cylo and Ivo lock eyes with Jeff and Law. The anger, disappointment, and sadness in Jeff and Law's expressions confuse Cylo and Ivo. They feel guilty but are determined to proceed with their plan.

"You are surrounded," a Black Wolf Mafia member announces.

Jeff and Law remain silent, waiting to see what Cylo and Ivo will do next. With a shared look, Cylo and Ivo make their decision. They want to live quietly away from the underworld, away from their enemies. They start the car engine, spinning the tires to draw attention. As the Black Wolf Mafia prepares to act, Ivo reverses the car, sending it plunging into the sea.

Jeff and Law are stunned. Is Cylo and Ivo committing suicide? No, that can't be true!

They watch as Cylo and Ivo's car surfaces and then transforms, becoming amphibious. Relieved but still infuriated, Jeff and Law watch as Cylo and Ivo drive off into the distance.

"Don't chase them," Jeff orders. The Black Wolf Mafia members, shocked but compliant, return to the mansion.

Jeff and Law remain behind, their hearts heavy with sadness. Law turns to Jeff, confused as to why Jeff is letting Cylo and Ivo go so easily.

"Jeff, they—"

Jeff exhales deeply. "I understand, Law. I'm angry, sad, and disappointed too. But I know they must have had their reasons. We have to give them time," he explains.

Law, though still upset, nods in agreement. Jeff's perspective helps him understand, despite his lingering pain.

Law's heart is shattered. "Are mobsters like us unworthy of love, Jeff?" he asks, heartbroken.

Jeff is struck by Law's words. Could Cylo and Ivo have left because they feared being targeted by Jeff and Law's enemies? It's a painful thought.

Jeff's heart aches. He turns to Law. "Apparently, yes. They left us behind."

*****

Several hours later, Ivo and Cylo are celebrating their escape. They've rented a house near the beach, free from their former life.

Ivo smiles, "Finally, Cylo. We can live peacefully, away from the brutal underworld," as he snacks.

Cylo agrees, "Yeah, now nothing will harm us, and we can live in peace." They feel a sense of relief but also a lingering emptiness from leaving their loved ones behind. They deny their feelings, trying to adapt to their new life.

Ivo suggests, "Let's play a game!" but Cylo shakes his head.

"Why not?" Ivo asks.

"I'm not much into games," Cylo replies.

Ivo laughs. "Come on, Cylo. It's easy. Let's play!"

Cylo sighs but eventually agrees. They play games, trying to distract themselves from their regrets. They pretend to be fine, determined to live without Jeff and Law, even as their hearts yearn for them.

Ivo hits Cylo playfully. "Stop hitting me! I'm your friend," Cylo protests.

Ivo, annoyed by Cylo's misdirection in the game, says, "Attack the enemy, not me!"

Cylo, confused, replies, "What? I don't understand."

They continue, seeking to fill the void in their hearts by immersing themselves in games and denying their true feelings.

Ivo smiles, "Living like this is fun, Cylo."

Cylo nods. "Yeah, no fights, dangers, or sharp objects. I like this quiet life."

*****

Days pass. Jeff and Law remain consumed by anger, sadness, and disappointment. Their hearts are empty, unable to function without Cylo and Ivo.

Law, heartbroken, confesses, "I miss Ivo, Jeff. I love him so much. When will he come back?"

Jeff, distressed by Law's condition, can't bear to see him in such pain. Law is a shadow of himself, struggling without Ivo.

"Shut up, Law. You're like a living corpse," Jeff snaps.

Law frowns. "Living corpse? That's how you see me?"

Jeff, equally devastated, responds, "You're the same. Both of us are like living corpses without them."

They understand their shared grief. Their lives are in disarray, plagued by drinking and self-destructive behavior. Cylo and Ivo are all they think about, leaving them unable to function.

Jeff and Law resolve to change their course. They refuse to remain broken. They will do whatever it takes to get Cylo and Ivo back.

Jeff looks at Law, determined. "Law, we'll keep chasing Cylo. We are the Black Wolf Mafia. We never let go of our prey, and that includes the people we love."

Law nods. "Of course, Alpha. We won't let go of what's ours, ever."

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