My Gangster Babysitter
“I turned 28 last January 25th. I know you’re 23. When’s your birthday?”
“March 1st…” our question remained on safe topics like we’re answering a damn slam book. The more I learned about his favorite food, places, and hobbies, I realized that Kai was no different from any other man his age. It made me wonder how he ended up working for the Italian mafia, so I dared ask, “how… How come you are working for the mafia?”
He said he served in the Army, did two tours in Iraq, and even received a medal of honor, silver star, and distinguished service cross. He was a well-decorated soldier, someone who’s above the law, and now he’s working under it.