Every morning consists of the same routine. I wake up to the darkness of my room and lay there for a few minutes. The cold sheets feel heavenly against my bare skin. Laying there, a lot goes through my head, it's where I can think to myself. When my body has fully woken up I get up and head over to my bathroom. Not to brag but my reflection in the mirror is never a disappointment. After flossing and brushing the appetizing breakfast smells travel in from the vents.
Today for breakfast I feast on eggs benedict with coffee. Four pumps of french vanilla creamer and 1 spoonful of sugar is how I take it and no other way. Coffee is a must for me each and every morning.
In the midst of eating my father takes the seat next to me wrapped in his red robe.
"Good morning," I say with a mouth full of food.
"Son, you never cease to amaze me," he says while being served his coffee and donut.
"You know dad you may be ageing physically but mentally you get 10 years younger by the second." For the past few years my father has been living his life to the max. He ignores doctors suggestions on his health, travels, and eats only junk.
Chuckling at my comment he grabs the newspaper and begins to read the news. Breakfast was usually just the two of us in the morning. My twin siblings were usually off at school by now, but even on weekends we lacked seeing each other. This was usually caused due to our busy schedules.
"So are the rumors true," my fathers asks in his raspy morning voice. I look up from my plate to try and understand what he is talking about. After seeing my confusion he clarifies. "Are you seeing Adrianna Luna or is she just another play thing? In the end either choice would be smart."
"And why is that," I inquire. I'm aware that her visit last night sparked many rumors around the house.
Folding the newspaper neatly he sets it beside him. "Son your twenty seven and need to settle down. You have had your fun and quite too much of it if you ask me. Adrianna would be a perfect match for you. Although I am aware of our family differences and both reputations but she would still make an excellent wife and mother. She's kind, sharp-witted, proper, and not to mention quite remarkable."
"Father please," I start, "We are just friends helping each other with a few favors. Don't get ahead of yourself."
"Brooks I know that I have always asked so much of you, but know the only thing I ask from you is to make the right choices." I nod at his words but brush them aside. Our meal remains silent until he finishes and goes back to his office.
Alone in the large dining table, I sit back and ponder to his last comment. I'm not looking to settle down soon or anywhere in the near future. Work consumes me and leaves no space for distractions. I'm the head of the drug cartel for the US and for many other countries as well. All my life I have prepared to take my position. And in the end even if I were able to manage a relationship it wouldn't work. What I do for a living can destroy a person. There is too much danger and risk. Getting someone else involved wouldn't just break them but me and in the end no one is worth that much. I would know, I've already learned my lesson.
Blinking away the memories, Lorenzo rushes in. Out of breath and sweaty he leans against the door, gasping for air. "I just caught... another spy... lurking around the shipment docks." Each fragment is said after short pants for air. Standing from my seat quickly I burst out, "Well where are they. Take me to them."
"Yea... follow me,"
We speed walk down towards the basement. Down there is where we hold most our hostages or torture people. Let's just say it's a fun place to be in when in your in my position.
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Playing with Fire
Lãng mạn"The medias golden girl," was a term often associated with Adrianna Luna. She is a woman who cares greatly for others and who sets the perfect example as a role model. As the daughter of the wealthiest family in the country; Adrianna holds high expe...
