Don Leonardo

Leonard was in a hideout building where his gang generally held business meetings and other meetings with his allies. He was currently in a meeting regarding the transfer of weapons with Francesco, a gunman who was in agreement with Leonardo and his gang.

'10 million Don Leonardo. I can't possibly reduce the price. It would result in loss. You would know of course', Francesco said to Leonard who was sitting across him on the table.

Leonard looked at Francisco for a moment. Francisco felt extremely nervous being under his scrutiny. 'That's not the only thing I know, Francesco', Leonard said in a dangerously low tone.

He took a cigarette and kept it in his mouth. A guy came forward and lighted his cigarette and went back to where he stood. He smoked it once. Then he took the cigarette in his hands and blew the smoke towards the ceiling. He then sighed and closed his eyes and said, 'I am a reasonable man, Francesco. I don't like it when people lie'.

Sweat beads began to form on Francisco's forehead. 'Don..what do you mean', he asked nervously. Leonard snapped his fingers and another guy came forward and placed some files on the table which Francesco eyed, confused. Leonard nodded his head by which Francesco understood that he had permission to read it. He began reading the files and as pages were turned his hands began to shake. He fell on Leonard's legs and begged, ' Forgive me, Don Leonardo! I have wronged you. I'm a greedy fool. I have lied to you, please forgive me this once!'.

Leonard's face displayed no emotion. 'I hate liars Francesco. They are no worse than people who betray us', he replied coldly. Francesco's face went pale. 'You know what I'm talking about don't you?', Leonard said to which Francesco got shaken to the core.

Francesco very well understood that he was not going to make it out of that place alive since Leonard knew what he had done. He closed his eyes. Leonard said, 'You could have been this wise before and could have had your life'. 'I'm ready for my departure Don Leonardo. It's an honor to die by your hands', he said and braced himself for death.

Leonard took out his gun and placed it on his head. 'You were a skilled gunman. Addio Francesco, see you on the other side', he said. Within the next ten seconds, everyone witnessed Francesco's head splatter.

'Clean this mess', Leonardo instructed his men. He was about to leave the building when, 'Marco's waiting for you outside Don', a guy informed Leonard. 'Send him in Cedro', he replied and went towards the table.

'Leonard, we have a situation', Marco replied on entering the room. 'What is it brother?', Leonard asked him.

Marco has always been a brother to Leonard. From training him to protecting him over the years, he earned Leonard's trust and love. Marco's father and Leonard's father were best friends who took care of each other. Who knew the friendship would be passed down to the next generation?

'Leonard', he said slowly. 'What is it Marco, why are you beating around the bush? Tell me', he said. 'Melina's missing', Marco replied bracing himself for what's about to come next.

'What do you mean? What happened to Melina?', Leonard roared and flipped the table. 'Leo, calm down. You need to be steady and stable to find her man', he said trying to calm Leonard down. 'I can't Marco! She's too precious for me to calm down! Where is she ??', he growled at Marco. 'There has been no trace of her or her location but I managed to find out who's behind all this', Marco said slowly. 'Who took her?... Who has her Marco?', Leonard asked dangerously.

'Don Massimo'