Kudos of Mafia

'V'

The day in Palermo passed like any other normal day but it didn't feel right, as the detectives in the town were wandering every nook and corner of town. The momentum of fear shifted rapidly among the public. People were whispering the different possibilities of going to happen in the town. The stake was at a frightening level. The grapevine traveled with the pace of light. Everything started to seem detrimental to people. The eyes and ears got more suspicious than it ever did. The governor tried to manifest the promise to settle all the contingent events before it was going to be late. People were aware of the possible violence the town was going to suffer but nobody was unsure what was it that was waiting for them.

Senor, on the other hand, was trying his best to battle the unsolved mystery put in front of him. His days were moving slowly with some degree of uncertainty in his thoughts. He was involved in his day to day activities like the other day but he didn't feel right with what he was going through. He had limited friends and people whom he could share his suppressive mindset. Something was bothering him about everything. Even he was not able to concentrate on his business. The terror that pulled off his family might be returning back. The past that charred his life to the ground might turn into another havoc which he was uncertain of.

Senor had numerous questions that he needed an answer so badly that he started losing his consciousness on a daily basis. People around him wondered what might be troubling the enthusiastic man like Senor. They made the assumption that the chaotic rumors in the town would probably affect his business and this might trouble Senor.

On one of the days during the holiday in Palermo, Senor was resting on a balcony of his house under a roof made up of tin that wasn't friendly enough for sunny days but it would be a great help during the rainy season. He was resting on a bed like structure with woody legs providing few inches of height elevating his body in the air. Though the scorching sun was sucking the water from his body in the form of sweat but he was unaware of any bodily activities going on. He plunged into the thoughts that were stressing him out for a while.

Senor began to ponder over the anxious questions he was dearly wanting answers of, " Why has the god been so cruel to me till this date? My curse never seems to exit from my life. I thought I served almighty with all the diligence I had to purify my soul from the wrong deed I committed. and now yet he is on the side to not bless me and extend my punishment. What is the thing that still has it's business in my life? As far as I remember I did what I could to save all of us, but what loopholes are left behind that is haunting my peace day and night.

The woman with the red scarf? what was all that about? How would she know my alliance with the Red mafia? Who was she and what was the purpose of her such a mysterious visit to my grocery? Was she hinting me something of what was about to happen or she just happened to visit my grocery? I mean why would she visit my grocery when there are other tens of groceries all around the town. What possible conclusion can I draw with whatever details I have? If she IS true about the raid of red mafia then should I believe it? Why after all Palermo with all these high security and alerts? Will they do anything even with knowing the fact that I do live in this town. What might be the purpose to initiate such riots in the town? We have been living in peace for years now and all of sudden the town seems to be sluggish in believing the peace enforcement of town. I reckon something bad might be waiting for us or it might be all rumors to postpone the election of governor happening next fall. The present governor is not the man who he claims to be. The recent scandal of corruption has shown his inability in the post. So, might be just another reason to gain public sympathy.

But why would that woman said so and know about my past identity? And the suspicion of detectives seems weird of all. They have visited me in previous times too but they were never cautious like they are now. Am I missing some plot in all of this twist and turns? Is my fear gonna turn into the reality of bloodshed or is it just another fabricated propaganda of the town's governor. Oh shit! I didn't complete the unexpected letter from my wife..."

Bangggggg! (a loud gunshot )

Suddenly out of now where some series of gunshots are heard and it disappears in the sky. Senor falls from the bed to ground hearing the gunshot in the town in a split second.

"Sir, are you all right...t?",  Bruno quaked from the kitchen with a trembling voice.

"Yeah, I am all right !", added senor with a pumped heartbeat," but what on the earth was that?!!

"It would be better if you would come down sir. It might not be safe up there, " Bruno requested Senor.

Senor instantly moved downwards.