58|On the Same Page

~Kai~

Until the morning Benny ghosted me, I was convinced that what I did two years ago was for the best. Truth be told, I didn’t ponder much on the consequences of my actions back then, not for the long run, at least. I trusted Benny would go back to her life in Paris - pre-Tony, pre-mafia, pre-me - not delve deeper into this life.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy she’s with her family, but everything I did ricochet in my face.

“We’re here, Signore.” The cab driver met my gaze through the rearview mirror.

My head was buzzing, but not drunk enough to get through whatever shit was waiting for me inside that mansion.

I pulled out my wallet, counted a hefty bill, and handed it to the young cabby. His eyes went wide, staring at the money. “This is too much-” his voice was muffled when I slammed the door shut.

When he picked me up from the bar, he hesitated in driving me to the Martinelli mansion. It didn’t come as a surprise; public vehicles rarely cross this side of town.

I didn’t look back