A missing piece... The other half - A Mafia Brothers Story

Chapter 9 - One day after another...

The ambiance in Salvatore's office was heavy and tensed. Davide was about to answer his father when Gabriel entered, holding Suki's hand. She was looking down, half hidden behind the tall man, trembling to be standing here.

Few minutes earlier, in the little girl's bedroom, Gabriel had finished to put ointment on the painful neck of his little sister.

Gabriel: It's done... but it will probably be painful for few days. I can give you painkillers if you want but...

Suki: Mr Gabriel... please... let me go... I don't want to stay here.

Gabriel: (He sighed.) Suki, we already talked about that, we are your family, we will not let you live with strangers.

Suki: If I don't leave... they will kill me... (Her breathing accelerated.)

Gabriel: (He made her look at him.) Eh, calm down, nothing will happen to you. Breath slowly, look at me, focus on my eyes. (She stared at his beautiful eyes for few seconds.) Good... come with me.

Gabriel stood up and took Suki's hand before leaving the bedroom.

Salvatore: Gabriel... What's wrong? We are not done here.

Gabriel: I want to hear what they have to say. Look at her, look what you did to her!

Davide stared at his brother with an intense gaze. Vito ignored him. He had his fist clinched, thinking about the slap Gabriel gave him. It had hurt his proud even if he was in wrong.

Gabriel: What will you do with them?

Salvatore: Nothing... They are adults, they know what is possible or not and they will take their own decision and assume it. So, sons, will you choose your family or not?

Davide: (He glared at Suki.) Don't put your nose on my business, don't touch my things, do your best to not cross my path and I will not do anything to you. Do you hear me?! (He shouted and she stepped back.)

Gabriel: You should apologize and not yell at her!

Davide: Apologize? No way! I will tolerate her presence and it's already a lot... and you, look at people in the eyes when they talk to you!

Suki wanted to let go of Gabriel's hand and run away but he held it tighter and even made a step in his brother's direction.

Gabriel: You really are a little piece of... (He controlled himself.) Apologize now, both of you!

Salvatore: Gabriel... Vito, I asked you a question, I want to hear your answer and fix this now.

Vito: Our family is divided because of her! (His father gaze became darker.) I will do my best to ignore her existence.

Salvatore: That is enough for me. We will have a proper dinner, all together. Inform your brothers. (They both left without a glance toward Gabriel or Suki.)

Gabriel: You let them go like this?

Salvatore: Let's talk later. (He approached and bent in front of Suki.) Suki, we will have dinner with your brothers, and I hope that you will not be scared. Tomorrow, you are staying home to rest, and we will discuss about your school, okay?

Suki: I am not hungry...

 Salvatore: I am sorry but skipping your meals is not an option. Let's go. (He put his hand on her back.) Gabriel...