A Few Weeks Later
"Are you okay, dad?" Xavier spoke, walking into Xerxes office at the hospital. He hadn't been home in a few days because he needed some time to think. Riley was doing her best to get underneath his skin by bringing up the past every time she had the chance to, which drove him crazy.
"I'm good, Zay. Why are you here? Your wedding rehearsal is in a few hours, and you are here checking in on me."
"I wanted to make sure that you would be there. I know you and Ma been having problems again... is it about that woman?"
"What woman?"
"Amoy... I think that is her name. I know she is Barkley's older cousin." Xavier said, making his father turn to him slowly. How in the fuck did he know about Amoy? Barkley had to tell him because he knew the boy and his son had become close. Shit, the man had befriended all of them, but he and Zay seemed to be best friends, something his son needed.
"I don't know of any Amoy."
"Dad, I saw the two of you on the beach a few weeks ago. I didn't see anything, but now I see the difference between you and Ma. If you are in love with another woman...."
"ZAY, STOP! I'm not in love with another woman. That was nothing... Amoy was looking for a good fuck...."
"So, you fucked her...."
"Watch your mouth! And no. I wanted to... why am I talking about this to my son?" Xerxes sighed, turning to Xavier. He was looking for the boy to be pissed, but it seemed like he wanted to listen and understand. "I wanted to, but I swore I would never be that person again. One that slept around hurt your mother's feelings."
"Maybe it's time for you to talk with Opa. It's hard when another shows you something you want from your wife. I don't think mom looks at what this is doing to you. Always bring up the past, telling you if you cheated before you cheat again. It's like she wants you to do it... pushing you to do it. She likes drama, dad. You are her drama; sleeping with Amoy will fill her reason to fight with you. I love mom, but I truly think she is sick. The rehearsal is at eight. Be there, and don't be late, please."
"Yeah, yeah, and get out my office sounding like your Opa... Zay. You will make a great husband and father. Just don't be like me."
"Haven't anyone told you? I'm just like you and wouldn't want to change it." He said, turning to Xerxes to hug him. For a moment, X didn't want to let go of his son. His children were his life, and he would die for them and Riley, but she was facing her demons right now.
"Something isn't right, Ying Lee. Our men are dying, and the Germans aren't even in China. I check with the other mafias. They have also enlisted, and none of them are in our country. What should our next move be?" His underboss asked as Lee sat up in his bed. He was looking better, but something was stopping him from healing. They did something to him and didn't know what.
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Köhler (Book 9 of the Köhler Series)
Tajemnica / ThrillerWhen one of Kohler's goes missing, it leaves a trail of clues and mysteries for the others to solve. Are they being pursued by a new foe, or did they flee on their own? Also, fresh knowledge about Adele's father's family comes to light in the years...