Hidden by Secrets

Prologue

Smoke filled the bar, adding to it's murkiness. Girls in tight cocktail dresses waltzed up and down the room holding tacky trays which held glasses with a variety of alcohol in them. He made his way to the back room. A large wooden door blocked out the noise of the bar and provided him with quiet once again. He tapped his fist on the door 3 times so he would be granted access into the next room. Like a drum, his heart pounded in his chest. Was this worth it? But it was too late to turn back now. He needed this, he craved to experience the moment when he could solve his problems and provide what was needed for the future. A hatch in the door opened. A pair of emerald eyes met him.

"Delivery for Giovanni." He spoke to the nameless man. The eyes turned away from him and nodded to a faceless man behind him. The door opened with a creak and he slowly stepped inside. The smell of alcohol, smoke and sweat rushed into his system making him want to vomit. Nervousness pilled in his stomach. The faceless man finally revealed himself.

"You got it all?" His voice bellowed in the room.

"Yeah, my guys made sure of it." He looked around the room. Avoiding eye contact with him.

"Your guys? Last time I heard you were just the delivery man." Giovanni chuckled. He stepped forward towering over him. He glanced at the tatty brown rucksack the man was currently clenching in his hands.

"Put it on the table." He ordered. His hands fumbled at the zip and shakily placed the parcel on the table.

"There we go. 3 grands worth." He managed.

"3? I asked for 3.5 grands worth." He replied.

Harrison began to panic. This wasn't what his guys told him. Beads of sweat clung to his forehead.

"I'll call them. I'll get the extra." Harrison stammered. Giovanni chuckled once more,

"I don't think so. This is the last time you crossed me. I'm all out of second chances for you and your guys." He looked at the man with the green eyes, "Take him out back and make sure his 'guys' receive the message." The man came up behind Harrison and grabbed his collar and began dragging him outside.

"Please I have a family, my wife she's expecting a baby." He pleaded with Giovanni. He did nothing. Harrison was quickly dragged out of the room and taken outside. Music pounded around the bar, shadowing Harrison's screams.

"You won't get away with this." Harrison choked over the blood filling his mouth. Two gunshots were fired. That was the last sound Harrison ever made.