Unrealistic Reality

Chapter 9: Unrealistic Reality

Charlie pov

"Son, we need to talk." My father, Jonathan, said. He always wanted to talk about how I should take over Blood Hounds. But I don't want that. I just want a normal life.

I killed a man once, and after that, I swore I never kill a man again. It was horrible. To look him in the eye when I pulled the trigger. I never forget that look.

Chloe doesn't know about it. I don't want to tell her. I am afraid she will turn her back on me, or look at me differently. She doesn't know how hard it is to look at her, and hold back all my secrets. To look at her and not to kiss her.

Everywhere I go, I see her. Her face, her laugh, her eyes. Damn, she I always in my mind, and it is really annoying.

"What do you want father?" I asked. Here we go again.

"I want you to take over Blood Hounds. And you don't have a choice." I knew it. It is always about the same thing.

"It is my life, and my choice. I don't want to take over your stupid gang." He could go and find someone else to help him out.

"Are you sure?" he smirked.

"Yes, I am sure. I am not going to take over your gang. No matter what." He walked towards me, until he was right in front of me. I am taller than him, but he is far more intimidating. He had a smug look on his face. I knew that face, he was up to something.

"And what if I pay a visit to that little friend of yours, what was her name again?" He pretended as if he was thinking. "Oh, yes, Chloe. What if I have some fun with her?"

That bastard!

"Leave her out of this! She has nothing to do with it!" I hissed. This man made me so mad.

"But now she does." He knew my weak spot. He did this on purpose. He knew I am going to give in. Just for her.

I sighed in defeat. "Okay, I'll do it. But only on one condition."

"And that condition is?"

"You will leave her out of this. If I see you doing something to her, I won't hesitate to kill you." I had to make sure she's safe.

"That's my boy. I agree, I won't do anything to her. This is going to be so much fun!" he rubbed his hands together and walked away.

I hate my father with burning passion. I hate his miserable existence. Everything about him is bad news. And he hates me.

He despises me. Don't get me wrong. There are times when we can get along. That is only when he isn't into business. But his whole life is business, so I guess you can imagine our relationship.

He forces me to do things I don't want to do. He doesn't care about me. He only cares about himself, and no one else. Since I am the only child, I automatically become his heir. But that gives me, in a certain way, power over him.

Only not enough.

He thinks he is the best. He thinks he is immortal. He just has to wait until someone kills him. And that someone is going to be me.

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I walked over the streets, not knowing where I go. All I can think about is Chloe. All day. Even now, when I have bigger problems, she is the only thing in my mind.

She doesn't understand the things I do for her. She doesn't understand a thing. Everything I do, is for her. To help her. To protect her. But I can't tell her. I can't tell her I am going to be leader of my father's gang. I just can't.

She wouldn't understand.

She would never know.

Because I'm never going to tell her.

~

I saw Elliot walking towards Chloe's house. What is he going to do there?

"Hey Elliot man!" I exclaimed happily. I hate the guy, but I aren't going to show that.

"Hey Charlie! Long time no see! How are you?" he put on the most fake smile I've ever seen.

"I am good. But hey, where are you going?" I tried not to sound too curious, but that is easier said than done.

"Chloe asked me over to hang out. Do you have a problem with that?" He had the same look as my father on his face.

"No, not at all. But if you try to do something to her, I will make sure you never see the daylight again."

"Ah, just as aggressive as your father I see." He really tried to provoke me.

"I am nothing like my father." I hissed. He took a step closer, our noses almost touch. I became red of anger and my fist clenched.

"We all know you are exactly like your father. And don't even try to deny it, because I know the truth. And maybe, I did some things myself. We are in a gang after all." He took a step back and smirked.

"But remember this Charlie, I will always win. I am not one to back down, and that's the exact reason I am going to beat you. When I become leader of Criminal Minds, it is over for you Charlie. You will lose everything. Just wait and see.

Now, if you will excuse me, I have somewhere important to be" His face was full of satisfaction and I really, really, wanted to punch him. He thinks he has won, that I will back out. But I am not. He is going to pay for his crimes.

Just like that, my whole point of view changed. I am going to be the best leader Blood Hounds will ever know. I will have no mercy. And I won't stop until Elliot is buried six feet under.

That's a promise.