Kingpin (Mafia Story)

4

I reached home safely and picked up my groceries. I unloaded it slowly as  I played the events in my mind and smiled. At least something good will come of my journey today. I placed the meat, shrimps, crabs, turkey, chicken, fish in the deep freezer. I placed the milk, cheese and soda in the refrigerator. I finished doing that in a few minutes I was done.

My phone rang and I rushed to pick it.
"Hello" I stated and sighed with relief that it was Matthew. "Zuri! you won't believe it. A body has been found by the nightingale club, he was badly beaten and his hands burned. It's truly horrific and on his right hand  was carved 'conman', this has conspiracy written all over it and it's definitely related to the mafia" my eyes widened when he said that.
I thought about all the threats but still as a blogger it was my right to deliver the truth to the people. "Forward everything to me" I stated and hung up.

I took a deep breath and put on my computer. I enter my blog site. The truth. The name of my blog stared back at me and i knew that I have to stand with the truth. My phone pinged and I went to get it. I checked on all the information and saw that the man has been identified as Benjamin Griffin. I went back to my computer and started to type

A body has been find close to the popular club called Nightingale. The man is said to have been beaten very terribly and his hands looks to have been burned. The word 'conman' has also been carved on his hand. His name was Benjamin Griffin and judging by the evidence and manner. It's definitely related to the mob.

I attached the picture below and put a censor warning for the people who don't want to see it. After I was done I published it.  The comments started rolling in immediately. I put off my computer and went to the sitting room. I sat down and put on a comedy movie. I got a text from Matthew and i quickly opened it.

Matthew
Great job! The reactions is massive! The mob will definitely be feeling the heat by now.

I smiled and replied the message with a thanks. I got another message immediately and it was from an unknown number. My heart started to beat and I quickly opened it.

Unknown
Hey! It's Leonardo, we met at the supermarket.

I sighed with relief and smiled.

Me
Hey Leonardo, yes I remember how are you?

My phone immediately Started ringing and I picked it up "I know we just met but I was wondering if you would like to go to dinner tonight..?" I was so happy, I quickly replied " I would love to go, how does 8 sound?", I told asked. "Eight is perfect, send me your address and I'll come and pick you up"

I ended the call and texted him my address. I don't know why I just felt safe with him. I just know he won't hurt me.

  
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Leonardo=

I smile in anticipation of my date tonight with Zuri. I was a little nervous and excited at the same time. I heard a knock on my office door "come in" I stated. A man dressed in a tailored suit entered. "Boss Miss Zuri has again released another post targeted at this establishment" I froze and stook up fast. Don't get me wrong other journalists always Carry the mob news but we always find a way to make them disappear and I don't want Zuri to suffer the same fate and worse I don't want my dad to get wind of it. "Get jimmy on the phone, he's the best hacker I know.... Let him delete the blog site and most importantly do it quietly. My dad must not hear about this", He nodded and walked out.

I slumped back on the chair. I don't want to do this but I have no choice to save Zuri, her blog will have to go.

Few hours later

==ZURI=

I checked myself in the mirror. I was dressed in a black dress that stooped at my knees. I had my hair in an afro and was putting on nude make-up. The time was 7:59pm and as it hit 8, I heard a knock on my door. I quickly want to opened it and there he was standing in his handsome glory. "Hi" I stated blushing shyly. "You look stunning...shall we go?". I grabbed my purse and locked my door.

We got into his car and drove to a restaurant and we stayed at the corner near the window. "This place is so beautiful" I complimented and he smiled "I'm so glad you like it, I was a little nervous"  I frowned and shook my head. "It's perfect...thank you this is actually my First date" his eyes widened. "I'm so glad to be you first"
I blushed furiously at the double meaning and he smirked slyly. "So what would you like to have?"

I picked up the menu and stared at it. "I'll have the seafood special please" he smiled at my request signaled the waiter "I'll like to order two seafood special and your wine recommendation" the man nodded and left. He came back later with our order and after laying it down he left.
"This looks so delicious" I stated and he nodded in approval.

We ate for a few minutes before he decide to break the silence "so Miss Zuri tell me about you" I smiled up at him and answered "well my name is Zuri and  i am a blogger, I..." I caught myself from saying more. I don't want to talk about my accident. 

"Take  your time, I don't want to persuade you. Okay my Name is Leonardo and I am a business man" I laughed at how much he kept it short but I'm not going to push him.  We talked about random things and after Leonardo payed the bill we took a stroll.

I was limping and I noticed that it was getting really difficult and the pain has started slowly "c-can we sit down please?" I asked him and he quickly nodded and lead me to a street bench.
"Are you okay?" He asked me and I nodded "I'm fine, my leg is just acting up again". I felt warmth in my heart when I saw the genuine concern etched on his face. "Let's go back..I carry you" I looked up at him shocked.
"That's not necessary, I can walk" before i could object further he shook his head and carried me bridal style back to the car. Being in his arms just felt right.

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A black SUV can be seen in the distance watching the two couple, the windows are tinted so the person inside remained anonymous. But their presence there can only spell doom for them.

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