Emerald

37. Flavio's anecdote

'' One day Giuseppe had told Flavio to go to Mongolia to check on the transfer of dumplings--''

'' Dumplings!?'' I was bewildered at that statement.

'' Yes, the only clean business that The Celso's had. Giuseppe's mother loved Asian food hence when she died in her honour, he opened a dumpling business and it still up to this date does pretty well. Now, back to the story. '' Dopey educated me and I nodded my head as my lips formed an ' o '

'' Flavio never hesitated, one of the most common things between both brothers is... The love they shared for their mother. During his stay in Mongolia, Flavio fell in love with a beautiful girl, when he returned to New York he was restless and seemed quite happy. however, he never told Giuseppe of his joy, even though Giuseppe asked him several times.''

'' After few weeks Flavio flew back to Mongolia to meet his lady love. He stayed in Mongolia for six months and managed the Dumpling business quite well. Giuseppe was happy that his brother had become mature and was taking responsibility.'' He proceeded

'' After staying in Mongolia for almost a year Giuseppe learned the truth about Flavio's love; he was overjoyed and extremely happy for his brother. Yet he went to visit him in Mongolia and was kidnapped at the airport by a very angry Mongolian Don... Oh, thank you, my love.'' Dopey said as the waitress placed his meal in front of him and winked at him

'' You get that look lot huh? '' I directed and he simply smiled slurping on his pasta.

'' What can I say even though I'm old I still got the looks.'' He replied winking at me and I cringed.

'' I wonder what your wife thinks about that,'' I said and the smirk from his face dropped, his eyes went to a weaker green and a sigh left his lips.

'' I'm not married.'' He said sadly and twirled his fork.

Reminds me of Marica, except that woman is living her life limitless.

'' Oh... I'm sure you'd find someone doesn't worry! Now the Mongolian don? '' I consoled and dopey laughed weakly at me.

'' Giuseppe was kidnapped because Flavio fell in love with a lady who was the daughter of the Mongolian mafia. not only that, He married her in secret and got her pregnant. Berten the Mongolian don wished for his daughter to get married to a Mongolian, but she fell in love with an Italian. That caused havoc in his world and he wanted her blood.'' Dopey told me biting his chicken strip.

'' But she was his only daughter and she was happy with Flavio, why would he kill her? '' I asked querying

'' That's right that she was his only child and he loved her, but he loved power too and as much as he was a loving father... he was an egoist bastard too,'' Dopey answered and derided.

Ego has entered the chat.

'' So because of society--''

'' No, not because of society because of his word when his daughter was born. he gave his word to his close friend Naize that he would get his daughter married to his son Berke. Mind you Berke grew up to be an assassin and Bertens daughter Solongo was a nurse. It was said that their pair would be a match made in the mafia world, one of the partners takes lives and another saves.''

God this sounds more complicated when someone narrates the story for you. Poor Solongo.

'' When Giuseppe was captured and tortured by the Mongolians, even then did Flavio not come to rescue his brother. he hid in the dark with his wife who was four months pregnant. One thing you should know about assassin's jade, they love the dark. The dark is every assassin's playground because there is nothing more obscure and hostile like the unfriendly night. To earn the perfect crime without getting noticed. '' He declared and drank his beer.