Lex Talionist
Special Chapter — Perfect Day
The Flashback 10 Years Ago...
March 28th 2013.
14:48 PM.
Xavier returns to his day-to-day activities, helping run his father's dark business.
Although the pain of dozens of blows thrown by Henry on him a few days ago is still felt, but Xavier must try to look okay like a powerful robot that is resilient.
In a remote place with a creepy atmosphere, there were many groups of men with stout stature. Today there is an illegal arms trade between a dark group called the Black Clan and a buyer who is also another criminal group.
The meeting looked solemn with security closely guarded as both the Alpha Famiglia and Black Clan groups both had high levels of sentimentalism and danger.
"Not much longer. You take up a lot of my time, Old Man" Xavier said after opening the conversation amid a tense silence.
The 75-year-old man in front of him chuckled, still observing the gun he was holding.
"It took me a long time to check the items I bought so expensively"
"Nobody will disappoint. I guarantee that. Everything is high quality, so no need to worry"
Benoit Hwang-Pemimin Alpha Famiglia who was talking to Xavier had switched to storing weapons while turning his eyes towards Xavier.
Then a tattooed man and a creepy face came up to Benoit while carrying 2 bags of enough money and handed it to Benoit with polite gestures.
"The payment for 9 X-25 pistols" Benoit said, placing the 2 bags on the ground and in the middle between himself and Xavier.
Xavier's men showed up and checked the money in the bag carefully and carefully. Until finally looked at Xavier and nodded as a code that the money was real money that made this sale and purchase transaction ended smoothly without any unrest.
Then Xavier and Benoit both moved from their sitting positions and shook hands as a sign of politeness. Then Xavier first let go of the hand.
"I'll order more next time"
"Call my father or my men if you want to order again. No need to make a special request to meet me directly" said Xavier ketus and switch legs with both hands inserted into the pocket.
"I wanted to meet you in person out of curiosity for the young man that so many people talk about"
Then Benoit was seen also walking trying to equalize his steps with Xavier. Power and age factors make Benoit look difficult when you want to catch Xavier so you have to be helped walk by one of his men.
It also makes the members of the two dark organizations seem to turn on the alert mode by following and keeping an eye on the direction of view. After all, things are still not said to be completely safe because Benoit and Xavier are still in the same place and are in an adjacent position.
"By the way, I hear you also get requests for this new item from Germany, China, Lebanon, and several other countries. Spreading illegal weapons in your own territory is hard enough and you are boldly sending them abroad. I commend your courage. It's only fitting that when I was gambling with you a week ago, your father kept telling me about your bragging prowess with me. But it turns out that is the reality" said Benoit opened the conversation again.
"You envious?" tanya Xavier raises the eyebrows by continuing to walk which is still followed by Benoit at the back.
Benoit. "Having a big family just makes me nervous. My son and grandson even look like village thugs rather than mafia. One of my grandchildren is named Dominic. He has a great desire and enthusiasm, but is not comparable to his amateur abilities. The child could only bark without daring to bite"
Then Xavier reached where his car was parked and entered the rear passenger seat. Then lower the car glass while throwing a belittling laugh. "Hamster flocks are not suitable for living in the wilderness. They are more suitable to live in small cages equipped with toys and be a spectacle suitable for children"
Although his ego was disturbed because Xavier was insulting him, Benoit forced his lips to smile. "The Hwang family needs a superior gene like you. No one can be trusted to hold this throne of mine to all my family members. I have a beautiful granddaughter of your age named Helena. If you are willing to be betrothed to him, I can give you the entire business and territory of my group. I'm not going to pass it on to my kids and grandchildren anyway. So now I would gladly give it to you on the condition that you marry one of my grandchildren. Because then if you have children later, at least there are still my descendants in continuing my business"
Next Xavier smiled cynically with a forward-looking direction without even bothering to look at Benoit which reflected an overbearing character. "You're making a proposal to me?"
"It can be said that way. Buying your new weapon is just my wits to be able to meet you in person. I am really serious about my words. You don't have to answer it now. Think carefully and I hope you accept my offer. Your father I told you before and he said that all decisions depend on you. We'll both benefit from this, won't we?"
Xavier was pensive and suddenly thought of Laurine. For some reason in this position Xavier thought of a girl he had just met yesterday, but had already managed to gain a special space in Xavier's heart.
Who will Xavier choose?
Helena or Laurine?
...***...
19:46 AM. The Black Clan Bar.
I don't know how many bottles Xavier drank. 1 bottle of whiskey has been replaced by Xavier. The young man was just sitting alone in one of the bar chairs which happened to also be one of his father's business assets.
Xavier just sat alone with a blank look towards the front. His activity for the last 45 minutes was just drinking whiskey poured by himself and daydreaming like he was thinking complicated things.
His mind was focused on thinking about Laurine, Benoit's offer, and weighing up the decision. Xavier was interested in accepting offers in favor of his business opponents, but doubt always surrounded the heart.
"It's like you're bearing the burden of the country's debt"
The words of someone suddenly scattered Xavier's daydream. Looking towards the right side and finding Noah who was already sitting next to him as if gesturing by hand at the barista to order a glass of cocktail.
"Tell Uncle about your problems. Your age is very young and it is unfortunate if you die at a young age" said Noah and without waiting for a long glass of cocktail orders came quickly.
"Benoit Hwang offered to give me all the power and business of the Alpha Famiglia group on the condition that I marry one of her granddaughters, Helena" Xavier said.
Noah immediately rounded his eyes and almost choked on the cocktail he was drinking. "Then you think about what else?! Just accept the offer!" exclaim Noah. "This is a great opportunity that almost everyone in our circle wants. The power assets and business of the Alpha Familia group are no joke. Benoit Hwang was the number 1 gangster of his era, although none of his children and grandchildren are able to compete with him. Maybe that's why he likes you and wants you to inherit everything he already owns, even if you're not a member of his family. You have great potential, Xavier. It's great if you have power over 2 large groups. It's not just good, but it's also amazing. I guarantee even your father will be willing to prostrate at your feet" he continued enthusiastically.
"But, he wants me to marry one of his granddaughters"
"Where is the problem? You just have to marry her and not fall in love with her. Benoit also definitely doesn't care about it. He just wants you to carry on with his throne without forgetting his family's rights as well"
"I understand, Uncle. But still it feels like I can't do this" Xavier said, sighing fretfully and sipping whiskey again.
"You're dating someone?" noah asked suddenly suspiciously and Xavier shook his head.
"Then? Approaching a woman? Planning on making her your girlfriend?"
"Nobody" Again Xavier shook his head stubbornly.
One of Noah's hands stretched across Xavier's shoulder. "Your behavior shows the opposite. You're not fretting about how bad it is to marry Helena, but you're thinking how bad it is not to be with a girl you love right now"
"I don't love him!" sidelines Xavier with a voice that suddenly rises.
Then Noah chuckled slowly trying to melt the atmosphere. "Then what?"
Noah listened to Xavier's explanation while nodding his head in understanding. "alright. Consider until now you only like it, then feel it will continue to fall in love. Don't lie to yourself. Fall in love when you have a great desire to have it. You can't accept another woman because you also just want yourself to be owned by her. In short, you make it a priority in your life. As if he had full power over you"
No more words came out of Xavier's lips. Noah's words can not be denied by Xavier and also justify if the sense that is mastering it now refers to falling in love.
"Then what should I do?" Xavier asked.
"Many people who lose their love because they are too hesitant to take the opportunity to have the idol. Both of your parents are one of them and I hope you don't become like those whose lives are empty without love. Forget everything and prioritize someone who will give you that sense of infinite love"
It didn't take long for Xavier to understand what Noah meant. At first Xavier just silently pensively understood Noah's words before finally getting up from his seat and quickly stepping away from the bar. Noah was still in his place and only looked at Xavier's body which started to disappear with a smile.
Meanwhile, Xavier now starts running and groaning when feeling stupid with a feeling of worry and confused how to get to see Laurine. Then Xavier picked up his phone in his pocket to contact Marcus.
The phone was immediately picked up by Marcus without a long wait. "What's up, brother?"
Marcus's voice from the other end of the phone faintly rang out a woman's voice. Xavier can guess if Marcus is dating.
"Say where Lauren's home address is. Last morning I asked you to drop him off and tell me" Xavier asked without further ado.
"Whose address did you say? The lauren? What is it for? The address of the house is private and I can't just give it to strangers" Marcus asked again for a repeat and wanted to play Xavier.
"Don't play me. I could've made your relationship and the woman you're with end now. This is your 4th affair, isn't it? I have plenty of evidence to show him or even all of them"
"Hey!" Marcus suddenly shouted frantically covering Xavier's voice with his voice. "Alright, Fuckers. I'll send you the full address immediately" Marcus whispered and the phone line was switched off by Marcus from there.
It took at least 15 seconds for Xavier to receive a message from Marcus. Both corners of Xavier's lips were lifted thinly with sparkling eyes happy to describe expectantly there.
...***...
20:21AM.
Xavier drove the car with a glowing look towards the surroundings. The address that Marcus sent was fixed on an elite luxury residential area.
Until finally Xavier's gaze was diverted for a moment when his eyes accidentally saw Laurine in the seat of the rear passenger car speeding from the opposite direction and continued to accelerate until her position began to move away from Xavier's position.
However, Xavier's focus is still on the car that brought Laurine. His eyes continued to stare following the position of the car until he did not realize if there was another car from another direction speeding towards him.
BRAK!!!
KZW!!!
KZW!!!
Both cars eventually collided . Xavier's focus was diverted, while the car carrying Laurine was also in a fairly distant position. Luckily Xavier has good reflexes.
Both Xavier and the driver of the car that just hit him were both on the brakes so that the car did not collide too badly. Only the front of the car looks broken.
"Damn!" swear Xavier while hitting the rough steering wheel and momentarily staring at Laurine who is now gone from view.
Then the rider who had just hit Xavier's car came out with a guilty expression. Apparently someone was Edmund who was none other than the Secretary or the right-hand man of the TJ Group trust for the past dozen years.
"Sorry, Sir. I was in a hurry" Edmund said as he approached Xavier and bowed repeatedly.
"I will be responsible, but later after I have cleared up my affairs. I'm sorry so much, sir. Please contact me immediately to request a loss"
When he was about to give a business card with a fairly close distance to Xavier, Edmund was instantly silent for a moment staring at Xavier in surprise.
"Oh?! Aren't you the young man who helped Miss Laurine yesterday?!" screech Edmund after remembering Xavier and flicking his finger. "Really! You're that guy!"
Xavier did not respond by word and only nodded his head briefly in response.
"Either I should thank you or be angry at you. But what you did yesterday gave a profit and also a loss to Miss Laurine" Edmund said with a sigh of annoyance.
Edmund's words caught Xavier's attention and now the young man looked at Edmund seriously. "Whatchu mean? Laurine why? What's wrong with her?"
Edmund did not answer and switched to tucking his business card in the windshield wiper Xavier . Then walk to get back in his car. "Contact me immediately. Now I have important business"
But when Edmund starts running his car again in a hurry, Xavier's car suddenly blocks him and even crashes into the front of Edmund's car hard enough to hit the roadblock.
Seeing that suddenly made Edmund surprised instead of playing while staring at Xavier who was now getting out of the car and walking towards him with a dark aura. The aura emanating from Xavier terrified Edmund. The young man, who had just turned 18, stared intently as he pulled the collar of a rough Edmund shirt.
"Jawab my question! What happened to Lauren?!" Xavier Banged.
It was seen Edmund several times gulping his saliva with his neck choked. Edmund's mind momentarily wandered into yesterday's hospital scene where Xavier had easily taken care of Lucien's many bodyguards."Wh-who are you?" he stammered and was nervous.
"It doesn't matter who I am. You just need to answer my question or I'll bully your whole body with this" Xavier sighed with one more hand revealing the revolver gun that was inside his black suit.
For the umpteenth time Edmund gulped his hard-earned saliva. "The story is long, sir. I-I must immediately prevent Mr. L-lucien" he replied nervously as he tried to remove Xavier's grip on his neck.
"Then explain the main point!"
The grip of Xavier's hand on Edmund's neck was getting louder which made Edmund difficulty breathing.
"h-huh. Shall I explain, but please let this go"
Then Xavier's grip slowly took off. But not there, now Xavier turned to take out his gun and stick it on Edmund's head. It made Edmund feel unable to breathe freely since meeting with Xavier from about 4 minutes ago.
Edmund finally told me with a cautious fear Xavier did something dangerous to him. "Miss Laurine and Mr. Lucien had a big fight this afternoon. Mr. Lucien was angry about Miss Laurine's escape yesterday, but Mr. Lucien was too outrageous to force Miss Laurine to remember the dark events of the night. The tragedies of the past were too painful for Miss Laurine. It was so painful that Miss Laurine chose to erase that bad memory, but Mr. Lucien wanted the opposite. Miss Laurine's memory is needed to solve their father's murder case, which until now has not been resolved. Miss Laurine was given the option of staying here on condition that she try to recall the incident, or.." Edmund's remark hung on and paused for a bit.
"Or what?!" Xavier's men.
"Or break the fraternity with Mr. Lucien and be transferred to a foreign place. In the end Miss Laurine chose to be exiled only on condition that she could live without pressure. Mr. Lucien never messed with his words and therefore I tried to hold him back from really alienating Miss Laurine. I don't know for sure, but it looks like Mr. Lucien took Miss Laurine to one of the countries on the European continent. Miss Laurine will probably stay there forever and will never return to this country"
Xavier froze listening to Edmund's statement. His eyes lit up and one of his hands holding a gun to Edmund was squeezing.
"What'sthis? Did I miss the opportunity Uncle Noah meant? Did I lose Laurine even when I didn't have it?" inner Xavier wondered with a bitter heart.
...TO BE CONTINUED...
...inget yes every part entitled special chapter it is a flashback about their past. so please understand and I hope you enjoy this story...
