Desire or Revenge (Cancelled)

Chapter 13: Coltelli

I stood there, gawking at those cars, memories running all over my mind. Those were the madia's getaway cars. I remember sitting in the backseat, speeding away across the country after a robbery or some other crime. It was one of the best times of my life, but they turned me into something I wasn't meant to be...

Anger was filling up inside of me. I clenched my fists, trying to hold back the deadly urge to go smash up their windows or slash their tires! I glared at the cars as if my eyes were lasers. I felt a startling tap on my shoulder.
I shook and quickly turned around. It was Hunter. I glared at him for giving me a heart attack.
"Woah hey! Calm down. I was just gonna let you know we're going..."
I brushed past him and joined the others. Igor was explaining the plan to the team. How I hated his voice. I imagined cutting it out and throwing it into the dumpster that was near us.

Everyone had their own specific roles to play. Since I was new, I had to play the roles of the look-out. I was quite disappointed that I wasn't in the action, however it was good as I had a smaller chance of running into Coltelli.
I didn't want to do this anymore. I felt sick. I wasn't even properly listening to the plan, my mind was elsewhere...

Suddenly, a sleek black sport car skidded into the alley. Everyone turned their heads in union to look at the arrivals. Shit I thought to myself and moved near the back, I couldn't risk being seen. What was I going to do, of course they would recognise me, it's only been a few years.

Stefan, the leader got out of the car first. Of course I recognised him, he looked the same. Same fat face, same rough style, just a new car.
Soon his followers emerged too. You could clearly see them flexing their guns and knives as they got out.
The Wild Lions tensed up and I could see Hunter and Igor sneakily reaching for their guns.
I couldn't do it, a fight appeared to be brawling and I needed to get out ASAP!
"We don't want trouble, just return what was ours and we'll leave you alone" spoke up Igor, not showing his fear.

Stefan strutted slowly towards us, eyeing everyone suspiciously. "Don't reach for those guns Igor my friend, no trouble needed, we've got your money." He's still got that thick Italian accent that I remember I thought.
Stefan threw a black duffel bag at Igor which he caught effortlessly. The two leaders nodded to one another. I sighed with relief, this couldn't have gone better I thought, this isn't so bad.

Igor turned to Hunter, "See son, no bloodshed was needed, no wars to come." Hunter smiled and acknowledged his father which was a sweet moment. Well the sweet moment was picturing them both in a cell!

"Well if nothing else, we will go now" said Igor turning to walk away.
"Actually" Stefan spoke up, "we want her" and pointed dead straight, at me through the crowd of people...
My eyes widened and I tensed up as everyone turned to look at me. Stefan smirked "Hello Phoenix dear..." Phoenix. An old, forgotten yet hateful name. Hunter could see my panicked look and gently mouthed are you ok. I was NOT okay. I was terrified, so terrified, I ran.

I could hear the Wild Lions and the Coltelli shouting at me to come back, I couldn't. I especially heard Hunter's voice very distinctly from everyone. Stefan was roaring with angry laughter and Hunter was demanding answers. I just ran faster and faster. My face was hot with tears and I was sweating, still I didn't stop.

I ducked through alleys and ran through roads with tears in my eyes. I couldn't see properly and at the end of the next alley I bumped into someone who wrapped their strong arms around me.
I knew who it was, I would recognise that scent and that body anywhere, Kai. I didn't open my eyes I just let him embrace me as I cried into his leather jacket.
He stroked my hair and comforted me.
"I'm sorry, I should've been there..." His voice soothed me and I felt safe...

Kai was such a gentleman. He bought me home and made sure I was okay. He made me tea and stayed with me. He listened to me all day as I talked about Coltelli. He embraced every word and comforted me when tears came. He didn't take advantage of me as Hunter would have.

He called Mickey to come over and he did. Both of them wouldn't leave me and for once I felt loved. As darkness came I headed off to bed and Kai went home.

Of course I couldn't actually sleep, my mind was spinning. The Coltelli wants me dead and the Wild Lions, my only refuge, killed my parents. To make matters worse, Hunter was sending me tons of messages saying I f*cked up and caused a war but later on he also wanted to know if I was okay... He's got two sides and they seem to be at war with each other. I side that wants me and cares for me. And the other side is like a ruthless criminal who wants to hurt me..

Morning came slow. The radiant blinding sun woke me up and stung my eyes which were red and swollen. Another day of work ahead, time to face everyone back at the gang...