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Chapter 17 - Chapter 17

You will never know your death date. So if you get to live, live your life to the fullest and how you always imagined it.

When the fire exploded on us, I opened the safety button on my pants. Thank God for the Russian invention. I was given by one of my friends as a birthday present last year.

Being in the hospital made me question numerous things in my life in general. It made me think of what I want in life.

It has been two weeks since I came out of the hospital, and Lasco said I should take it easy. Since he is the one who has been looking out for me, he is a great doctor. When I was admitted to the hospital, I asked everyone not to contact or tell Zinzi about any of this. I care for her, and I don't want her to be worried about me and finding out about any of this.

When I came out of the hospital I saw some of her missed calls and I haven't called her yet. If I get time, I will return to her missed calls. I need some explanation to do.

On another hand, Slecka will be released next week since the explosion damaged his arm badly. But it was sad at first when he couldn't handle it,, but he is now coping very well.

Zeny is still seeking the people who did all these damages,, but my instincts know who pulled this stunt on us.

We are all at the airport waiting for Zeny to arrive since he is the one late. When Zeny arrived, our work private jet took off to Durban, where everything will be heard.

It didn't take much of our hours before we knew we were already at Durban airport.

Our private drivers were already waiting for us, since we have hired cars for the road and the job.

As we reached where Alex grew up, we got off the cars and went to join the rest of the people in the yard.

As I looked around, everything was up and down in the yard at Alexis home. Everyone and everything was sadly in here. His mother has been crying non-stop not to discuss his siblings. Sadly, he had to leave them so early since he was the one looking after them. I just hope his little sister who is matriculating this year won't he affected much because she might lose focus.

The squad came to the conclusion that will take care of the funeral funds, since there wasn't much we could do.

I guess it's time to go to the cemetery since everyone is now moving.

I walked to where his body was to help them to carry it to the car. We have hired Bentley Mulsanne for the guest and family while his body is being carried out by the latest version of Mulsanne Bentley. That is his favorite brand, his garage is packed with Bentley Mulsanne.

After putting his body on the car, we let Nails drive it. We followed behind him while his parents were still behind us too. As soon as we reached the cemetery, that was full of cars and a crowd of people. The decorations were pretty wonderful and not to mention the stand. They did all the rituals of the funeral, after the pastor spoke he called his mother after she was done they called his friends. We went as a squad and Lasco was the first one to speak.

"It's all final that this team will never be the same again. It's hard to accept that,but we have too soon. Life with you was always meanful. The memories we made together will forever stay in our hearts deep down. I still remember when you were there for me when my so-called wife left me for a lifeless nigga who was not good for her. You were a fighter a worrier, a hero on all missions we did. You were a brother to all of us. I still wish you could still come back and live life as always. The fact that you're no longer here, will always cause me pain. We promise to take care of the family you have left behind as our own. Greetings to everyone I am Lasco a very close friend ,a brother to Alex the decease…" When Lasco finished, I saw a drop of tear dropping.

"I still remember the day when you picked me up on the street. When I was no one to anyone, with no one, with no friend and no family, you made me someone, you made me Alex, you helped me as if I was your blood brother. You cleaned me up. You taught me how to survive, you taught me to hustle, you taught me to make things happen, you taught me to never give up in life. Alex, you are a worrier, my brother. I am grateful for everything you have done for me and I will forever will… My name is Kevin, a friend of Alex, greetings to everyone. Thank you for coming. To Alex, to you brother thank you foo everytime you made us smile on our lowest"Kevin's words reminded me how strong he has become.

"To all the lives you have saved, brother. To all, thanks to you for saving them, to the charities you have made, and for helping those who were always in need of the help. You are the man among other men, brother…" Zeny smiled as he finished off.

"Life may be hard, but you made it easy for all of us, Alex. The love you gave us was unconditional. Your stubbornness leads us to success. We are all thankful for what you have always done for us. I remember how you always commented on everything I did. Where you are now, you should always remember us and be with us on every mission we will forever be. Life wouldn't have any meaning if you never came into our lives. You are a true hero, Alex and a pretty good role model to young ones. The day I first saw you, I was aware that you were the best man for the job. I was aware that there was something deep within your heart. You were a humble man and yet reconcile and recondite. Greetings to everyone, I am Lloyd, Alex's' boss yet a brother too. We still remember Alex when you once said.

'My death shouldn't be sad, it should be a celebration of the years I have lived. Don't remember me with sadness. Don't remember me with sad songs. Don't remember me with tears, but all of you should remember me with laughter.'. And we are all grateful for your love, Alex"All I wished for, was for him to wake up and say 'you have been ranked.

"Don't remember me with the sadness I have brought to you. But remember me with the choices we made together that bought us a smile to our pretty, charming faces to the ladies." Lasco

"When you are always on the streets walking down on them, I will always be on your minds, knowing that my life was worthwhile. I will be walking behind your footsteps, and I will forever be part of your lives." Kevin continued.

"Don't be sad that I won't be next to you physically, I will be there as your angel on your sight every day on each morning, noon even at night including on the mission you will be doing." Zeny

"Don't let anyone tell you, you are not good enough to reach your goals. Always be you and never take negative comments into heart, never let them discourage you to be yourself. And be always yourself if not for you but for those who believe in you." Nails

"And we will all live up to your word's brother, may your soul rest in peace. Thank you…" I said as we finished saying his words.

After we finished, we took out our pistol guns and started shooting in the sky as a symbol of goodbye. When his white coffin went down, we stopped and got inside our cars and started to spin around his grave. And when his grave goes dry, we are going to build it proper next month with a milestone.

After we were done, we all drove to where the catering people had done their job… People started eating, and I walked to where Alex's' mother was. As we started speaking, you could notice that she was deeply hurt deep down. This has affected me emotionally.

"Mom everything will be fine, remember to call us if you need anything, we still your sons, and nothing will change that"

"Thank you, my child," she said in a down sadly voice. I just hoped she will speak up if she needs anything, since Alex was one of us, we are more than willing to help because if I was the one dead Alex will be there for my family and help them out.

"We will be leaving after some hours mom, we will call and maybe come and check you up sometimes."

"Have a safe journey my children, may the Lord bless you"

"Thank you, mom." I then headed her an envelope… After that, I hugged her and walked myself out as I looked for Alex's little sister, the one that's after him. When I found her, we spoke, and I went to the squad then we left, but Kevin was left behind since he wanted to comfort the family and to sort things out.

May your soul rest in peace, brother…

Having to leave knowing that I will never see Alex ever again when I come to this place, haunt me. I took a different flight from others. I had to make a new start for myself. I had to made things right with her. And leaving my mom this side scares me too. I had to try new things, different from what I am exposed to.

A new beginning of love…

My flight took off around 8. It was pretty wonderful how I now prefer using a business class flight than the private jet.

I plugged in my flight belt as we were about to land. As we landed, I went out and fetched my luggage on its section and placed them on a luggage trolley, and walked to the end gate 2 where my driver was.

I found Arnold already waiting for me. We exchange greetings, and we went straight to the car.

"It's sad how Alex has left us but are you fine boss" he hesitantly asked. Yes, I am strong and Alex's death has affected the whole team. I wish this situation can just end, or we could just reverse time…

"I'm good, I am just worried how things will turn out now since we have lost the member of the team. And I don't feel comfortable that my mom will be there alone."

"I guess you should tighten up the security" he suggested as he drove.

"That is a great idea, I have to call the American arms company tomorrow and tell them to send about 20 guards to Cape Town. Maybe my mom will have the best security, and she won't be driving herself anymore, we have to be extra careful." I have been underground lately, I have to take my position as the gangster king now. I have to stop this nonsense, Chris needs to be placed in his place.

I am back to being a ruthless gang boss.

"And Zeny called the Soviet Union guards to be your security. The one that they wanted you to move the business to Russia."

"So they already here, or they will be arriving soon? But how did he convince them". I guess things on another hand were coming pretty astonishing.

"It happened that their team was falling into two different ways, so he took a chance to take all of them up, and on another note, I think you should replace Alex with their boss. Yes, they arrived yesterday morning."

"That happened so soon, damn, but they might help us out on our weakness." Now knowing that I will be having Soviet guards and knowing that their boss will be working with us instead of Chris, that kind of ease my mind…" Anyways is the house already, did my PA do her just if not, she should consider herself jobless"

"I think she did okay but most of the things it's Zinzi touch"

"What? You guys couldn't do a simple fucked job, like what the fuck. I thought I was clear to Zeny and all of you, that I don't want her to know that I am moving this side? What happened to that Arnold?" I lost it there. I was angry, I didn't want her to know, it was supposed to be a surprise for her,, but they just ruined it. How stupid can they be? Why couldn't they follow simple rules?

"Woah, Woah, chill brother, she is not certain that she was doing it for you. I told her that it was for my house, since I just moved to this site." After he said that, I endeavored to calm myself down.

"Thank God, "I said as I was still attempting to catch my breath up… I was relieved.

He drove us and after 2 hours he stopped and the gate opened itself and drove through the driveway and stopped on the garage, which opened itself too…

"Why does it open itself, I mean that's too risky and dangerous," I asked as I looked at him

"Face sensor, it censored me from 10 meters away." He then opened his door and went out,, and I followed him. He took the luggage that I had in the car, and we went inside the house.

We got inside the house and I took my stuff to my room and went back to Arnold, who was already opening the fridge. He took out pack of fish and placed them on the counter. He then warmed them up while he walked to the whiskey collection. He took one and walked over and took two glasses and pour for both of us. He handed me my glass.

I sat on the blue high chair as he sat on top of the counter. We ate, after we were done, we walked to the pool section, and we chilled until it was late.

When he was about to walk over the door, I stopped him."You are off for this whole week"I don't know what I was going,, but I was taking my chances.

"Thank you, boss, I need to go to the club all night today." he smiles then left.

I closed all the doors with the sensor equipment stuff and walked over to my room and took a shower that didn't last for 15 minutes. As I was still deciding on what to wear, I settled with my black sweater and its pants.

I took my car keys and walk out. I walked to the ground garage and took my Audi i8 and drove out…