BRANDON SALVATORE
The door closes behind Alessandro and i inhale deeply before turning and facing my men. I'm sure they saw the part where Killian kissed me, he was such as asshole.
Robbie is the first to walk up to me wearing a fake smile. "Hello, boss."
"How are you?" I ask.
"Terrible, it'd be better if we were dead, I don't know why they keep us, it's like we're in prison."
"We'll get out of here, I promise. Alessandro doesn't know I'm Brandon yet, that's how it'll be until we're out of here."
"How long are you going to hide yourself?" Kam ask from behind. "I don't know where the hell you've been but we've been tortured, some of us killed just because we don't want to reveal your identity."
"Show some respect Kam," Robbie says. "He's still our boss."
Kam scoffs. "Really? The only people I should recognize are Franklin and Kingpin. Brandon is weak, always hiding behind his father. You watched your father die and didn't do anything about it, you disappear and show up with Killian who kisses you? Tell me, what lie are you going to give about you two, you're probably his sex toy!"
I snap, I close the distance between us and punch him so hard that he staggers back, I grab him, ready to deliver another when Robbie stops me, he drags Kam back and faces me. "Don't be harsh on him."
"I am Brandon Salvatore, your boss and I will not tolerate disrespect."
Kam chuckles. "If you're truly one, then get us out of here."
I pause, Kam was right. I look at each and every one of them and I know they agree with Kam. I needed to get out of here, needed to build back my father's empire, needed my respect back and most importantly, my sister. "Fine, we'll get out of here, I assure you."
Hours have passed and I'm at one end, my supposed loyal men at the other end, their eyes meeting mine briefly and I need no one telling me they wanted to kill me, or worse. I have to come up with a plan, an important one which will help me.
"Boss," Robbie say from behind. "Don't mind them, they're.. just pissed because we're stuck here."
I look at him for a while before massaging my temple. "Why are you here, Robbie?"
"What?" He ask.
"You should be with them, planning my downfall, why are you here? Did they send you to spy on me?"
Robbie scoffs. "If you don't want me around you, just say so because the accusation hurts. I've been with you since day one, what makes you think I'll leave you now?"
I look away. "I'll come up with a plan for our escape, if it works, just run, don't wait for anyone."
"We'll escape together, right?"
"I'm going to get Annie."
Robbie scoffs. "Alessandro has her in his condo, do you think we'll ever get her?"
"I'll get her. Once I break you all out of here, get out. Don't think. Don't hesitate."
Robbie exhale. "You're so certain. Tell me, do you have something backing you up, or someone?"
I look up at Robbie, he was actually referring to Killian. I return my gaze to the ground. "Why? Do you have a specific question you want to ask me, get on with it and stop beating about it."
Robbie raise his hands in surrender. "No, just noticed you and him, close."
"He took me hostage, I'm lucky to be alive."
Robbie nods but I know he isn't fully convinced. "What's your plan?" He ask me.
"We're leaving tonight."
"Tonight? You've got a plan?"
"Killian isn't around, he is a huge limiting factor. We can handle the rest."
"By that, you mean Alessandro? He's a madman sometimes. We can't really.."
"I'll deal with it myself then, when it's clear, you leave with the others."
"Why are you trying to do things on your own, why not make us bend your rules..."
"The time for that is over, no body is bending to anyone. My father is dead, once I get Annie we getting the hell out of this country."
Robbie nods. "I'm ready whenever you are."
I look away, Killian was someone I knew had the power to singlehandedly stop our escape. He wasn't around now, so we had our chance. I would wait for the guards and it'll be over as quickly as it started.
It was dark already, I watch the door open and a guard walked in with our food, two others stood by the door. Robbie immediately grabbed the food, eating hungrily and earning scrutinizing gazes from them. Just as they turn to leave, Robbie falls down, coughing and vomiting the food. They become alarmed and I use their distraction to my advantage. I rushe and attack the guard standing on the door, grabbing his guns and shooting two other. Robbie chokes life out of the third and that was our freedom. I turn to them.
"Whatever happens now is none of my business, get out and hide until this madness is over, I'm getting my sister."
"I'm coming with you..." Robbie says.
"No, Robbie. It's too dangerous."
"Don't you dare cut me out, Brandon."
"The person who gathered you all is dead, I'm not responsible for what happens to you."
With that, I turn and walk away. I had let them go and wasn't hindered from anything. If they ever showed up to cause trouble, I'd end them without any hesitation.
I walk carefully, making sure no one detects my movement. I had to find Annie, I had to get her out of here and nothing would stop that. The passageway is dimly lit as I open the doors slowly, looking inside to see if I'll spot my sister.
At the end of the passageway, I open a door and there's she, gagged, covered in bruises, looking weak, and tied to a chair. My jaw clench.
"Annie," I whisper and she looks up, her eye widening on seeing me. "Annie!" I enter the room and I see her struggling to speak, I know she's trying to tell me to stop but I won't stop. I rush in and remove the cloth used to cover her mouth.
"What are you doing here, Brandon. You shouldn't be here.."
"Shh," I place a finger on her lips. "I'm getting you out of here," I begin removing the ropes.
"You can't. Alessandro is here, he'll kill you," she wept. "He's looking for you."
I don't listen to her, I continue loosening the rope until I hear a click just close to my head.
"Look who stopped by," I hear Alessandro speak. "To think you were always this close and I didn't realize."
I slowly leave the rope, raising my hand in surrender.
"Stand up, slowly and don't do anything funny. I'll kill you, if you do."
I obey, just to make him believe that I'm listening. Just as I had stood up, I find the gun hidden in my clothing and swirl, aiming and shooting at Alessandro, he dock but I know I hit him, maybe a bit.
Just as I raise my hand to shoot, he hits the gun down from my hand and punches me, I return the punch and our fight starts. I can still hear Annie cries begging me to stop but I wouldn't. No one would force me to kneel, not anymore.
One punch lands squarely on his cheek and he staggers back, just as I make to pick my gun, a gunshot ring out. A sharp pain follows and before I know what's happening, a punch lands squarely on my cheek and I fall to the ground, holding mey bleeding side.
Annie's scream is a deafening screech as she watches me breathe heavily. I look up slowly, my eyes meeting that of the shooter. I recognize him at once, Kam.
"You shot him!" Alessandro's voice rings out, raw and annoyed. He looks at Kam and the rest of my men, the assholes I asked to escape. I try to find Robbie with my eyes but the pain is another level. My strength gives up and I collaspe, the last word I heard before drifting into unconsciousness is....
"If anything happens to him, you're going to answer to Killian. He belongs to Killian."