My Endeavor

Chapter 27: "Encounter"

I feel my heart pounding hard on my chest, a little more and it would burst right out my chest. My legs can't stop shaking as we make our way down the I-75 where Nik said they were taken. I look to my right to stare at my brother as he drives with a determined look in his face.

Behind us sit Leo and Rocco, meanwhile, in the other van, there's Alberto, Lin, Alessandro, and Giuseppe. I tried to keep our number of men low for the sake of not losing any more of my father's men. And the lesser numbers the less obvious the attack will be and we can get Vicky back. I notice the off-road Nik mentioned out of the interstate and I quickly motion Gio to take it. He takes an abrupt turn and we head deep into the frozen cold winter woods.

We go down the snow filled trail, even with winter tires you can feel the van slide from side to side.

Ring... Ring.

"Luca"

"Hey boss, this road is dangerous, I think we should make a stop and proceed on foot. " Alberto requests.

" Negative, a couple of more miles. We should be able to see something soon. Then we would proceed to hide the vans and continue on foot. I need to see where she's at first."

"Alright boss." Alberto hangs up.

"You think we are close?" Gio gives me a look.

"I have a hunch. I can feel her."

" Well that hunch better be right, we are all risking our lives here brother."

"I know, but we got this... Wait! Stop! Look."

Gio quickly steps on the brakes, the van stops instantly and the other one follows. Luca gets out and climbs up a small snow hill and peeks through some bushes.

"Look... it's the cabin and there's smoke coming out, so that means someone is there." Luca points put to his brother.

"What do we do now boss?"

"We should drive up the vans to the other side of the waterfall, we gear up, Leo you and Alessandro keep guard of the vans. Ling and Giuseppe you will follow until we reach a midpoint. Then you and Lin will stay behind and keep guard for when we come back. Alberto and Rocco, you come with me and Luca. Did I make myself fucking clear?"

"yes, sir!"

"Well, then Andiamo!" Luca motions everyone to their vehicles and follows the main van.

The drive off like 2 miles away from the cabin, to avoid being spotted. They park the van behind some vast snowed trees. They get out their vehicles and begin loading up their guns and ammo into their holsters.

"Here brother" Gio hands Luca the bulletproof vest.

"I don't need that." Luca pushes it aside.

Gio confused stares down at his brother. And thinks to himself, he really does love this girl, He's willing to risk his own life to get her back. "Are you sure brother? It's a risk if you don't " Gio reaches over with the vest again.

"I'm sure, I'll get her out no matter what. I'm not going to die. Not today."

"Alright then" Gio throws the vest to the side.

Leo and Alessandro assume their positions by the vans, while the rest of the men head out. They walk a few kilometers and reach a wide coursing river, even though it was extremely cold the current was strong. They look around and see a thick log that stretched right across the river granting them passage to the other side. One by one they cross making sure they don't slip and fall inside. The sound of the crunchy snow followed every time the took a step. Lin and Giuseppe stay behind keeping guard of the area and staying alert for when they come back to be of Assistance when crossing

They finally reach the cabin, Gio motions Alberto and Rocco to scope the area while he and Luca make their way to the front porch and stand by the door.

"You ready?" Gio gives Luca a grin

"Always." Luca winks and immediately gives a hard strong kick to the door knocking it down. They both barge in pointing their gun at the surroundings.

"It's empty" Gio walks further into the living room looking around.

"Impossible, Nik said they were here!" Luca's rage begins to boil and the veins in n his neck thicken.

They kept searching around the cabin till Luca hears a loud thump coming from down the hall.  Luca runs down the hall in search for the sound and finds himself in front of a door.

"Vicky?!" Luca yells as he pounds on the door.

"Luca?! Omg Luca, you are here!!" Vicky's voice echoes from the other side of the room.

"Move away from the door Vicky, I'm going to kick it down!"

"Okay" seconds from moving away from the door Luca kicks it down.

And In that exact same moment, Vicky's eyes teared and the biggest smile radiating up the room. She ran towards Luca embracing him in the warmest hug she has ever given. Her heart filled with joy, love, hope, and security. Luca tightly held her in his arms his fingers tangled on the length of her long black hair as he buried his face on her neck taking in her smell once more. He pulled his head back and so did she and they stare at each other covered in what seemed never ending tears. She puts her hand behind his neck and pulls him in for a deep and passionate kiss. Their lips danced together as if they have been apart for centuries loved flowing through their bodies back and forth between each kiss. Vicky pulls out of the kiss and stares at Luca.

"I've missed you so much... If this is a dream please don't wake me. I feel safe."

"It's not a dream Amore." Luca leans in and cups her face and gives her a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"I have to tell you something " Before she could say anything else Luca places his fingers on her lips.

"I know amore... I know and you have no idea how happy I am."

Vicky stares at Luca in awe "Really?"

"Yes, I cannot wait to hold our child, show him or her the wonders of the world, watching him/her grow every day with you by my side."

Vicky quickly wrapped her arms around his waist and gives him a tight squeeze. Luca chuckles and looks down at Vicky.

"Vicky..."

"Yes?" She whispered.

"I-I" Gio barges into the room.

"Luca we have a problem."

"What?!" Luca quickly grabs a coat and puts it on Vicky, he grabs her by the hands and takes her with him. He follows Gio to the outside of the cabin, and for his dismay the company that was waiting for him outside.
His face turns blank as he stares at Rocco and Alberto on their knees as Vladimir pointed a gun at one of them. And the rest of Vladimir's men and Vadik behind him. He looks at Gio who's expression matches his own.

"Well, Well, Well, look who decided to finally show up. It's not nice to keep people waiting you know" Vladimir smirks. "Now kindly give her back or you all die right here right now."

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Hey guys, Thank you so much for your patience. Sorry I took so long to update I've been VERY busy at work and get home extremely tired and don't have enough time to edit and post! But here it isss!!!
What will happen NEXT? Stay Tuned for the next Chapter Coming Soon!

-Ale 🧞‍♀️