Doctor for the Mafia [original]

Ch. 21

Kimberly Stratus:

They must have expected our move because the next thing happened so fast. In unison, the windows opened, and men with weapons appeared. 

In a town far away, it must be raining water, but here it's raining bullets. I watched a few men and women our side fall. I was going to rush to one's aid when I was stopped by Aiden.

He shook his head, "Dead."

Things took a turn for the worse. They were advancing on us. Aiden wasn't joking on their accuracy. I couldn't do anything but take cover. I was helpless.

Marcella was shooting from far range. Some of the men inside of the house became braver, walking out of the house into the open.

"Kimberly." Matteo's voice rang in my ear through the rapid gunshots.

"Yeah?" I asked, worried if he was injured.

"Where the fuck is your gun?" He asked. I searched around for him, hoping he was in view. I found him not so far away from where he was before.

I shook my head, telling him I didn't carry one. He clenched his teeth in anger.

"Get back to the damn car!" He said.

"No, what if you get hu-"

"Kimberly," He started as he looked away and at his target, shooting as many people as he can, "Grab a gun or go."

Hesitantly, I walked to a gun that was dropped by a fallen person. Suddenly, I was tackled to the ground by Aiden. My soft spot of my elbow banged onto the nearby tree, sending pain up my arm. Clutching my elbow as I got back on my two feet, I looked up to see Matteo killing the man who aimed at me.

"Kimberly! Go, now!" He yelled loud enough for me to hear without the device.

Without saying thanks to Aiden for saving my life, I fled. Just like our mafia house, Stollo's was surrounded by trees. My sense of direction was off, but I manage to find an open car. I hopped into the backseat, catching my breath as I placed my backpack of supplies onto my lap.

In my left ear, I can still hear the guns fired through the ears piece. I thought over my choices. What I did was cowardly. Should I stay here or go back there? As I sat in the car, I carefully listened to anything that gave me an excuse to join them. I noticed the gunshots died down.

"I think that's all of them," Marcella said.

"I check inside the house," Lorenzo said, volunteering to do the last search. The was a bit of ruffling before he told us, "All clear."

"Kimberly?" Matteo called for me.

I perked up at the sound of his voice, "Yes?"

"Get a bandage ready for Marcella."

"What happened?" I asked, thinking of the worse as I waited for a reply. 

"Nothing major." Marcella answered, "My finger is bleeding." 

I opened my bag and dug around in search for the bandage roll. As I did the driver and passenger door swung open, and two guys rushed in and started the car.

"Fuck!" The guy in the passenger seat yelled, "What the fuck are we going to do!"

"Call the boss." The driver ordered.

The passenger took out his phone. He turned on the screen, which cast a blue light across his face as he looked at the contact number. I didn't recognize him.

Frozen with fear, I couldn't move. Matteo told everyone to wear black, and these men were wearing bright colors. That confirmed that I was stuck with the enemy.

I went into the wrong car. The driver started the car, and soon we were moving. I tried to control my breathing. They haven't noticed me yet.

I remembered the ear piece I had. I wanted, so badly, to call for help, but I couldn't risk it. Unfortunately, we were getting further away from everyone. The device wouldn't be helpful if I waited longer.

"Stollo is not picking up." The passenger informed.

"We'll have to go to him."

We were going too fast for me to jump out of the car. Me opening the door wouldn't go unnoticed, they were already locked.

Suddenly, there was a sharp turn. The force caused my bag to fall off my lap and onto the floor with a thud. Both of them heard and peered over their shoulders. They were shocked, but anger took over their facial expression.

"Matteo, help me!" I yelled, hoping the device was still connected.

"Kim-" Matteo's voice was cut off by static.

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