The Warning

Adrian POV

There were three men  but none of them looked like accountants or businessmen or anyone I wanted to have a conversation with in a dark street. 

The one in front of me stepped closer and asked with an angry voice “Will you come quietly?”

Not again, he really sent people to threaten me again?  My future father-in-law was an arrogant person and his men were also arrogant people. No wonder they were working for the mafia king. When I worked with him, I forgot that he was the ruthless Mafia King everyone was scared of. But I decided to marry his daughter, so I can’t be afraid of him. I have to prove myself in front of him.

I crossed my arms and said with a casual tone “Depends.”

Those people looked at me, dumbfounded and asked with a confused voice, “On what?”

I continued “On who your boss is.”

Hearing it, those men laughed and said “You got guts.”

Well, if I didn’t have guts, then how could I fall in love with the daughter of the mafia king? When I fell for Isabella, I didn’t know that she was the daughter of the mafia King, Victor Falcone, but it doesn't matter. I decided to marry her and my future father-in-law can’t change that fact.

Remembering my father-in-law’s warning, a smirk appeared on my lips, and I said “I’ve been told.”

He tilted his head and said with an arrogant voice “Romano sends his greetings.”

Hearing that name, my stomach tightened. Romano! Even I knew that name. That was the leader of the rival mafia group. In this city, two mafia groups always fight for their territory. Victor Falcone was the mafia king of this city and Romano Vitelo was his rival.  

Great! Exactly this kind of situation I wanted to avoid tonight. Why am I so unlucky? First, I got my future father-in-law’s attentin and now I also get his enemy’s attention. 

The man gestured toward a black van parked nearby and ordered “Get in.”

My legs didn’t move. I was very shocked. When I thought Victor sent them to threaten me again, I was confident that he would not hurt me but I have no idea what Romano will do to me. 

I calmed myself down and asked “Why?”

A smirk appeared on his face and he said “So we can talk.”

I said with a straight face “You can talk here.”

Hearing it, his smile disappeared and he said with a cold voice “You don't understand the situation.”

 I said calmly “No, I understand it perfectly.”

How could I not understand what was happening? Three men took me in one van in a Dark street. This was a very bad idea.

The man’s patience snapped, and he ordered “Grab him.”

One of them stepped forward, my body reacted before my brain finished thinking and I stepped back quickly, raising my hands and said “Wait.”

Hearing it, the men paused.

A smirk appeared on the man’s face and he said “Good, you’re learning.”

I shook my head slightly and said “No.”

Then I pointed toward the street behind them and continued “You just made a mistake.”

They frowned and asked with a confused voice “What mistake?”

I continued “You tried to kidnap someone who works for Victor Falcone.”

There was a Silence. For the first time, they hesitated. This was good. Fear worked faster than fighting.

That guy narrowed his eyes and said with an angry voice “You’re bluffing.”

A smirk appeared on my face and I said with a mocking tone “Am I?”

They looked at each other hesitantly. Good, they were hesitant. 

I said with a calming voice, “If you take me, he’ll assume Romano declared war.”

My voice stayed calm, even though my heart was beating faster. Those men exchanged glances.

I continued “You sure your boss wants that tonight?”

That guy studied my face carefully. He was trying to see if I was lying. Honestly, I wasn’t sure myself. But confidence can be very convincing.

Finally, he stepped back and said “You’re smart.”

Looking at their retreat, a smirk appeared on my face and I said “So I’ve heard.”

He said with an angry voice “But this isn’t over.”

Of course, it was not over. I was not foolish enough to believe that this was over. I had already entered Victor’s world and this was the consequence of it.

I nodded and said “I figured.”

He pointed a finger at me and said with an angry voice “Tell Falcone something.”

Hearing it, I raised an eyebrow and asked “What?”

He continued “Romano is watching.”

Then the three men climbed into the van and drove away.  I stood there for a moment and took a deep breath. 

Well, that could have gone worse.

I rubbed the back of my neck and murmured “Fantastic, my first day is very interesting.”

Then I heard a car door close nearby and I turned. 

Luca walked toward me and said with a proud voice “You handled that well, kid.”

I narrowed my eyes and asked “You were watching?”

He nodded and said with honesty “Yes.”

I said with an angry voice “You could have helped me.”

He nodded again and said “Yes.”

I said with that angry tone “But you didn’t.”

He shrugged slightly and said with helplesness “Orders.”

I continued “From Victor Falcone?”

He didn’t say anything and I didn’t him to answer me. I knew it. Of course. How could I even expect any help from the mafia king?

I sighed and said “Tell him thanks for the emotional support.”

Luca smiled faintly and said with an apologetic tone “Come on.”

I asked with confusion “Where?”

He continued “The boss wants to see you.”

Of course he did. I bet he was disappointed that I was still safe. I was sure he wanted me to be kidnapped and tortured to death by his enemy. 

But I didn’t voice my thoughts and follow Luca to his car.

Third Person POV

Inside his office, Victor Falcone listened quietly as Luca finished the report.

Victor said with a cold voice “So Romano approached him?” 

Luca agreed “Yes, Boss!”

Victor asked with the same cold voice “And Adrian?”

Luca continued “He didn’t panic.”

Victor’s fingers tapped the desk slowly and he murmured “Interesting.”

Luca crossed his arms and said “You’re pushing him hard.”

Victor said without any emotion “Yes.”

Luca continued “And if Romano actually attacks?”

Hearing it, Victor looked toward the city lights outside his window.

He said with a calming voice “They won’t.”

Luca narrowed his eyes and asked “Why?”

A small smile appeared on Victor’s lips and he said with a calming voice “Because they don’t want a war.”

Then he picked up Adrian’s file again and looked at the picture with his dark eyes and he said with a dangerous voice “But if they try, I’ll end them.”