The Godfather

CHAPTER 5 | The Chair

This is it.

Once I walk through that door there is no going back. I am about to officially become the new Godfather of the Nikieveroff Mafia gang, become the wealthiest teenager on the face of the planet, and rule the underground empire of Europe.

I'm not ready... but honestly, I don't think I will ever be ready.

Chris squeezed my hand reassuringly before opening the door for me. And there everyone was gathered around the dark red and slightly faded leather chair that was once my grandfathers. No one was allowed to sit in that chair except for the Godfather, it has been a tradition for decades.

All I have to do is sit in the chair, give the gang their orders, and just like that. I'm the Godfather.

I composed myself as I stepped into the living room. Suddenly, all eyes are on me.

I held my posture and I slowly walked over to the chair. As I placed a hand on the high back of the chair, you could feel the tension in the room.

Everyone was waiting.

When I sit in that seat, there will be a loud uproar of cheers and clapping, then I give orders. And then there will be a party in the pup down the road to shake off the tension and to celebrate the rise of a new Godfather.

I stood in front of the chair and scanned the room, making sure I met the eyes of everyone in the room. I slowly lowered myself into the chair and crossed my legs.

And just as expected, cheering, clapping, whistling. I struggled to try and not smile. I had to keep a serious face so that they knew I meant business.

I let the noise go on for about a minute before raising my hand to silence them. And immediately the room went silent.

"Your new current objective," I started, trying to not sound too formal but not too stern, " is to find a new base. It won't be long before neighbors, police or worse, the Smiths, get suspicious and figure us out. The longer we use my home as 'home base' the more likely we are to get caught. We don't need that big of a downfall after our most recent loss..."

Everyone nodded in agreement and spoke quietly between each other, already coming up with ideas for a location for a new base.

"Now," I continued, bringing their attention back, "lets all head to the pub, get drinks, eat, and have fun!"

Everyone cheered and went to get ready.