From that day on I became hell-bent on revenge. I never went to see Emily after that. I wanted to become worthy enough for her before deciding to confess my feelings. I would definitely get revenge for Michael and her sister.
I worked my way around and joined Bloody Crips. I decided that if I was going to bring them down, I would do it from within. Working inside the Bloody Crips I gained many's peoples' trusts and others joined me that shared my ideology. I climbed up the ranks stepping on other peoples corpses little by little. Years came and went with me being concentrated on one thing and one thing only.
Until finally I had my chance to kill the leader. I had become one of the top officers from within the organization. One day I received notice of a meeting that had all the other heads. Some of which were my allies and some of them against me.
Our coup started with me at its head. Our side was greater in both manpower and moral allowing us an easy victory. I decided from the start that I would be the one taking the leader's head.
"Why did you do this? Weren't we going to build a massive human trafficking empire? Was all that you said a lie." (Former leader of Bloody crips)
"From the first day I joined this organization, I wished for one thing and one thing only. And that was the downfall of this organization you call the 'Bloody crips.' Throughout these years I've seen the importance of this Organization so I won't be destroying it, many people have been reunited with their family. However, your 'Bloody Crips' will no longer exist, I will definitely change it." (Antonio)
*Pam* A single bullet to his head ended the reign of the former Bloody Crips and the birth of the new Bloody Crips. All of the suffering of many families, solved by a single bullet.
After that day I worked frantically to rebuild the organization. Change it so that what happened to Emily's sister doesn't happen again. Once my work was done I felt complete satisfaction and along with that feeling, and empty void accompanied it. what do I do now? I've avoided Emily for this past few years for this, we aren't on as good terms as we used to be. I don't think I can confess anymore.
I at least wanted to do something for Emily even if I can't go near her anymore. I decided to use my power and resources to search for Emily's little sister. After weeks of searching, I found her in a prostitution ring that was being run by a small organization. I purchased her back, thinking that if even only this much, I would help Emily.
I had her brought to my office as soon as possible. I inspected her, she looked lifeless. I'm sorry I couldn't reach you sooner. This may only be for self-satisfaction, but I will definitely get you back where you belong. This will be my atonement for leaving Emily alone these past years. I look at my current right-hand man.
"Leave us alone for a while please." (Antonio)
"Ok" (Antonio's underlings)
They leave the room and Emily's sister starts undressing.
"Wait, Wait, Wait. That is not why you are here for."
"..." She stops and looks at me
She won't even ask me why huh. She's been thoroughly played with and broken.
"Ummm... I'm Emily's friend."
With Emily's name mentioned she looked up. She showed some reaction but still didn't answer
"..."
"You may be wondering how can Emily's friend be in here, but I... I can't state how I know her, but I will definitely be bringing you back to her."
"..."
She stares at me listlessly. And only gives a little nod. Is she wary of me? Well, it's been years so she probably gave up hope of freedom.
"Anyways, follow me for now. "
I would have liked to bring her back tomorrow morning since it's already somewhat late. But it would probably be better if I bring her today.
"I will be out for a while, Angel, come with me. Everyone else, stay. I trust you all and I thank you for your cooperation in everything. But this is an extremely private matter."
"What if you get shot?"(???)
"I only became boss a couple of weeks ago, I am not that noticeable as of yet."
I leave with her on the vehicle and stop in front of where she's staying. It's been a long since I was last here. 6, maybe 7 years. I put on my hoodie to make it difficult to recognize me.
"Get off the car."
She does so completely silently. I stand there for a while hesitatingly in front of the doorbell. Until I finally *ding* *dong* I press it and wait there for a while.
"Who's out there?" (???)
That's Emily's Dad voice. It hasn't changed much.
I'm not really sure what to say in this situation.
"...Dad?" (Emily's sister)
This is the first time I hear her speak. There's a small pause.
"HONEY! EMILY! COME OVER! QUICK! ARIANA CAME BACK!"
The locks on the doors open immediately and he sees their daughter. He embraces her and starts crying.
"My little baby, you are home. I'm so glad you are home. I'm sorry about everything, I'm sorry."
I hear footsteps from the back. And soon after I see Emily and her Mom embracing her as well. Looks like this little bit of self-satisfaction is done. I will head back and keep on going with the new Bloody Crips.
Because even if I am empty, even If Emily ends up with someone else. I guess This is all I can do, I can't bring her to this side of the world. After finding my resolve I start heading out and leave them alone.
"Antonio?... Is that you?" (Emily)
I don't answer nor turn around and decide to keep walking away. I can't let her get involved in something like this, images of when I first met her flash through my mind. After seeing her again I can tell, I still love her.
I can't stay here, I see more images about the time we spent together in high school. I've walked over too many corpses, images of when she told us she would leave flashes through my mind. I'm the leader of an underground organization, Images of her face after she found out about her sister.
I can't bring her over, the face she had when I first saw her after Michael was here, I can't be selfish. I have already accomplished my promise. Now I have to let her go and let her find someone else. Some tears fill my eyes, I have to stay strong. I start opening the gate. I start leaving but feel a pull on from my back.
"Where do you think you are going?!" (Emily)
"..."
"Turn around and face me!"
"..."
I slowly turn around and look at her.
"Why are you crying?"(Emily)
"I...I got carried away by the mood, that's all." ( Antonio)
"..." Emily looks at me with a worried face, I must look awful.
"I have to get back or I might get shot you know, this will be Good-bye," I say as I brush off her hand. I try turning around.
"Don't leave me again," she says softly grabbing me again.
"..."
"I said don't leave me again! Six years ago my sister was taken away from me. After that, I lost Michael and you no longer talked to me. I felt complete despair! What was I suppose to do?! Please don't leave again!" (Emily)
I'm sorry about that, but even if that's the case I'm sure she'll find someone to be with. When that time comes I swear to protect the family you have with my power, I feel an ache in my chest. So for now, please let me go, I can feel my resolve waning already.
"Sorry, but I can't stay with you. You must realize what it means for me to be able to get your sister back." (Antonio)
"I don't care! Of course, I know what it means. But... I still want to stay by your side." (Emily)
"..." I look at her, I can't take it anymore. I embrace her. And don't say anything. I just stay there quietly feeling her warm body. The way she smells, how soft her hair feels. We head inside after we calmed down.
I tell her about everything that happened. All the massacre, about Michael's last words, about me becoming the leader, everything, all that I've resolved myself to do. And finally, I tell her the thing I've been wanting to say to her the most ever since I first met her.
"I love you" (Antonio)
"I love you too." (Emily)