Mine to Steal

Chapter Two

Zachary's POV

"There you are. Where have you been?. I have been waiting for the past hour."

"Sorry, buddy. An emergency came up."

"Whatever. Anyway, Kasey asked of you today. She said she needs to talk with you."

"Who the hell is Kasey?"

"Kasey, Kasey Thor the lady you were walking on  campus with on Thursday." 

"The blonde one?"

"Yeah."

"What does she want? thought I told her that I only do one nights and nothing more."

"What? why are you staring at me?"

"You amaze me man. How on earth can you change ladies like you are changing clothes?"

"It's not my fault they throw themselves at me and I am no fool to reject them. After all, women are just objects to be used for satisfaction, after, you throw them away"

"I can't believe you are saying this bro. Remember your mum is a woman."

"Hey hey hey, don't you dare bring my mum into this. She is different."

"Cool down bro, I didn't mean that in a bad way. I just want you to know that women are humans too and they deserve respect."

"Why do I have to respect them when they don't respect themselves."

"There is nothing that I can say to make you change your attitude towards them right?"

"Right! so cut the crap and let's get to the reason we are here."

"Professor Moore started CURRENT in physics with us last week Monday and we have been studying that throughout the week. We also did the practical for that.

"Jeez, I have missed a lot."

"You sure have but we can cover that as quickly as possible. You have a high IQ and learns very fast so that shouldn't be a problem." "These are the notes and everything you will need. We will be having a test tomorrow  as I told you earlier."

"Thank you man."  

I took the notes from him settling down on a chair around their dining table. We were currently studying at their house since his parents have gone out on a date night. Normally, we go to the school's library to study because it's opened even when it's not school hours.

I opened the first page of his notebook which had  CURRENT written boldly at the top. I tried understanding it but I couldn't focus on it. I was willing but my mind wasn't willing to collaborate. I found myself zoning off to the happenings of the day. Starting off with my prodigal father. Why now? Why has he chosen to come back into my life now?. What happened to all those years?. I pondered over it still not liking the idea of anyone else apart from Boris being my dad. Then the problem with Frank. Why did he do that?. Why did he betray us?. How much did they pay him? Guess we would never know now that he is dead. He deserves what he got. No one betrays us and goes scot-free.

"What is wrong Zac? You have been on that same page for thirty minutes. Are you having problems understanding it."

"I don't know Leo. I just can't get myself into it."

"What is eating you up? It seems you are in deep thought. Mind sharing with me? Maybe I might be able to help."

"It's my dad."

"Your dad? You don't have a dad Zac."

"Stupid! I do have one."

"Oh, your mum's ex-boyfriend?"

"No, my real dad."

"Sorry I have never seen your dad and I have known you my whole life."

"Yeah, that's because he abandoned us for another woman and now he is back to claim me as his son."

"Wow! that's good news. I am happy for you"

"You don't get it Leo, he was never there for me. Why now?"

"That doesn't matter. What matters is that he has realized his mistakes and has come back to make things right."

 "There is nothing to make right!. I want things the way they are. I don't need him."

"Calm down buddy. I know it is not easy to grow without a father. God, I wouldn't know what I will do without my father but people make mistakes and as such get their punishments. Your father's punishment was not being able to be part of such a wonderful man's life. I am sure he has suffered enough for his mistakes. His conscience alone is enough punishment. I cannot tell you what to do but as your friend, I will suggest you give him a chance. Hear him out then maybe you can forgive him."

"Forgive?"  i chuckled finding that word ridiculous. "You don't know who you are talking to."

"I know you Zac and I don't care about what you think of yourself but I know that beneath this strong guy façade is a vulnerable young man who is capable of being good."

"No Leo, it's time you see me for who I am. I am no saint like you and I will never be. I like the kind of life I have now and I wouldn't allow any prodigal guy to come and alter it."

"Zac can you jus......"

"You know what Leo, I think I should get going. I can't concentrate anyway."

I stood up making my way through the door. I could hear him calling after me but I didn't give a s**t. It's no surprise he took the side of that sperm donor. Everyone takes his side, Even mum.

Checking my phone, I noticed that I have obtained three missed calls from Boris, five from mum and a call and text message from an unknown number. Ignoring mum's and the ones from the unknown number, I called Boris finding the need to know why he called. 

"Hello! Carlos Nikolai"

"Yes dad. I missed your call."

"Yes son, I forgot to inform you that we will be abducting the girls next week. Remember the s*x slaves auction is near so we will need to bring them to the camp to train and prepare them. I want you to go and survey the area tomorrow after school."

"Okay dad. Anything else?"

"Yes I want you to meet Alfredo too to make  transportation ready so we don't get any problems transporting them."

"Yes Boss. I will let you know when it's done."

"Good son. I am so proud of the man that you have become. Everything shows clearly that you will be a good leader."

"Thank you Boss."

"Goodnight son and don't forget to call me tomorrow."

I sighed, the line going dead. Even though I see Boris as my dad, I sometimes feel nervous around him. He is a very dangerous guy and can determine my fate. I am not afraid of him but I worry that he will take my position away from me if I don't do things his way. 

I walked up to my house that was just across Leo's. 

"Where have you been young man?"

Mum questioned immediately I opened the front door.

"What do you care?"  I said, too tired to argue with her.

"I care very much because you are my son....my only son."

"Don't care too much. Besides you can have more with that prodigal father."

"Zac why are you doing this? Why are you behaving this way?"

"Are you for real?  You are asking me why I am doing this as if its a normal thing for a father who has not been around my entire life to walk to our doorstep all of a sudden. You know what mum, I am very tired. I have a test tomorrow so I will appreciate it if you leave me to rest." I blundered out, walking past her into my room locking the door behind me.

I felt her presence behind my door but I didn't open it.

"I know it is hard for you and it is for me too but I just want to deal with the past and be free. I love you baby. I love you more than my life. All I want is for you to give him a chance and if after, you don't feel like patching things up with him, I will understand. Goodnight baby and I love."

I could hear her retrieving from my door. I love her so much but we often don't agree on so many things. Like my relationship with Boris and me joining the Mafia. I didn't like the idea of joining the mafia at first but I did to save her life. Boris had made up his mind to sell off mum as a s*x slave when she broke up with him. I got to know about that and I had to join in place of her. It wasn't the life I wanted for her. Furthermore, I joined to be able to protect her. The red dragons is the most powerful mafia in the US and being a member of it came with benefits. Living in Chicago hasn't been easy when it came to our security so being part of the Red dragons came with all the protection I could get.