AMORE

Iran

Lorenzo walked back into the small house that was located amongst the trees. He opened the door and was met with the sight of everyone sitting on the couch, waiting for him already. He didn't look at anyone and settled himself on the chair. From the side-eye he could see Adam rub Bellas back softly and it took everything in him to not turn around and put a bullet right through his head. However, he didn't do that. He couldn't show her that he still cared about her because after he would kill Lee, she would leave him again. Just like she had done when she had gotten to know the real him.

Everyone who was also sitting in the living room felt the tension increase as Lorenzo had walked in. It was safe to say that both Scar and Diego were ashamed at themselves for turning their backs to their capo who had pulled them out of danger and cared for them like family. Khalid dragged his chair to make a circle and clapped his hands as a sign to start.

"So, I have been thinking about what went down with the rat from yesterday and I seem to have a proposal" Khalid spoke firmly, diverting his gaze between the curious eyes that were looking at him.

"Let's hear it" Lorenzos thick voice uttered, making Bellas gaze shift to him automatically. She just needed an excuse to look at him, even though she knew that it was bad for her. He was toxic for her heart and mind.

"You accompany us to Tabriz" Khalid spoke, his voice giving away his accent as he uttered his cities name. Lorenzo snapped up his head to look at Khalid who was completely serious. Suddenly he snickered lowly, biting his lips. As a reflex, he took out a cigar and put it behind his ears.

"Lorenzo in Iran?" Diego questioned, confused to how Khalid had came up with that idea. He wasn't the only one confused, both Bella and Adam furrowed their brows at that, for different reasons of course. Adams more negative than Bellas. However, that wasn't the only thing that was shocking, because a second didn't pass by before Lorenzo interrupted the conversation.

"Capo" he spoke blankly and coldly. His face showed no emotion and he was clearly back in capo mode. His body was stiff by now and the suit he was wearing definitely gave off the work mode he was in.

"What?" Diego asked, even though he had heard Lorenzo. He just wasn't sure if he was hearing correctly. Was his friend of all these years demanding to be called by as boss? As if he was just another one of his workers that didn't dare look him in the eye?

"I am your capo. I don't tolerate any disrespect from my men. You won't call me by any other name than capo. Do we understand each other?" Lorenzo seethed to Diego, inching closer to intimidate him with his posture. It worked when Diego backed away slightly and nodded. The rest of the crew was looking at them with both fear and confusion. The biggest underworld drug lord was definitely present.

"Words, boy" he muttered to Diego, to which he muttered back a weak "yes". Lorenzo scowled and looked away to Khalid, raising his eyebrows as a sign for him to continue. Khalids started talking as he saw Lorenzo light the cigar which was now in his hand.

"Sooner or later, I will have to return back to Iran. For Lee to fully believe that I am on his side, I have to be present in my own city. I can't just be in England when they come to meet me in Tabriz. That leads to Adam and Bella accompanying me because it simply safer for them there. Now, that leaves you and your men" Khalid spoke before taking a sip of his water. Lorenzo exhaled the smoke and felt a gaze lingering on him. he turned his face to Bella, but she was quicker than him. She looked away before they could get eye contact.

"Like we have seen for the second time Moretti, your city isn't safe. You may be able to kill them, but how many will you kill before your location is out there for the whole country to see? You are the most wanted man and people simply don't mind their business" Khalid explained, leaning back to hear Lorenzos answer.