THE MAFIA'S PENANCE

LIKE IN HELL

Dubrak!

I slammed my door so hard that it felt like my house was shaking. The frustration with my brother is so much I feel right now.

After a man named Vernon left me with a nightmare, Arthur kept quiet when I asked him what this meant. He did not deny or prevent that man from marrying me.

The man was already planning our wedding without me or my family knowing in advance. Saturday he said? It was three more days, and it was also my 24th birthday. I can't accept this.

"What does it mean to atone for sins? Why should I atone for Art's stupid sins?" My misery.

I walked out of my room to protest about the wedding. I will never accept it for whatever reason.

When I was about to go to Arthur's office again, my steps came to a halt as I passed through the hallway in my house. From the direction of the veranda not far from me stood I could hear the voice of Alec and Arthur speaking at this moment. I immediately stood behind the curtain-covered porch door to steal the listen.

"In the Covenant it is written that he will return in ten years to collect your penance, Art." Alec. "But I didn't think he'd ask Viv for your penance."

"What should I do, Alec?" Arthur's voice that usually sounded fierce now sounded soft. "I won't give up my own sister to a horrible man like Vernon."

"Then leave your life to her." Alec Shouts. "You've taken the life of the woman he loved so much, and you've also left his little sister disabled for life. If you don't give Vernon what he wants, the deal says you have to give up your life."

I was very surprised to hear Alec's words about the agreement between Arthur and Vernon. The reason why the agreement was made even more made me not think. Is it true that Arthur killed the woman that the man named Vernon loved? Did Arthur also make his little sister disabled for life?"

"Did you do it on purpose, Art?" I appeared to the porch and stood in the doorway. "Why should I be responsible for your sins? Just leave your life to him!!"

"Viv, listen up, don't talk like that." Alec.

"Yes, I'll just give my life to her." Arthur looked at me. "Tell my apologies to my mom and dad. Also told Renata I should leave him. I'm going to see that guy right now."

"What do you mean, Art?" Suddenly my sister's fiancee Renata was standing behind me. "What did you just say? Apologize for what? Why do you want to leave me? Who do you want to meet? What's gonna happen?" Renata rained questions on Arthur while shaking Arthur's body.

Arthur did not answer and was silent, he kept staring at me, after which he walked past me and left the house. He did not care about his confused fiancee.

Seeing the passing of my brother to give his life to a man named Vernon, I walked back to the room. Renata chased after me and tried to get an answer from me that was reluctant to answer his question.

I went back into my room and locked the door of my room even though Renata was still trying to get answers from me by banging on the door.

"Calm down, Ren." Alec.

"What will Art do, Alec? Why does it feel like he wants to pick up his death?" Renata's voice was shaking behind the door.

I just sat on the side of the bed thinking about everything. I'm not getting married to that guy, that's what I want. But why do I feel so nervous? I think of Arthur going to Vernon's house to give up his life, which means I'm going to lose my brother forever. I don't know why I didn't want that to happen.

I finally got out of my place and walked towards the door. I opened the door and saw Renata crying out of confusion as to what was about to happen to her fiance. Alec looked at me straight away.

For a moment I dwelled on my thoughts before saying something to take a big step in my life. My breath feels heavy right now.

"Alec, please take me to the man's house." I said with doubt and resignation.

An old European-style house that is not much different from my house there is a fountain in the middle of the front yard of the building. Alec and I got out of the car. Some people in suits initially seemed to want to block my steps but when they saw Alec was behind me, they immediately gave us a way. One of the guards led us to a room.

"I'll agree—I'll marry you." My speech.

Vernon pulled his gun with a triumphant smile. I can see how satisfied he is right now. If you remember my arrogance in the car earlier, it makes me feel ashamed at this moment. But I made a decision even by having to.

"Say it again!" Vernon exclaimed with a smile mocking him.

"I agree to marry you." Saying it once again made the sadness I pressed into gushing out. My eyes soaked with tears.

I turned to Alec who was standing not far from me who was also looking at me. Goodbye my first and last love.

Suddenly Vernon pulled me and without me expecting it, the man kissed me. I pushed him very hard to let go of his pushy kiss, then with all my strength punched him in the face.

But the man laughed as he rubbed the corner of his lips.

"Fuck you, Vern!!" Arthur tries to get close to Vernon but Alec holds him back. "Don't touch my sister!!"

"What's Art?" Look at Vernon. "We're getting married. You can't stop me from touching it. Go away, leave your sister here or I'll take your life."

"Come Art!!" Alec.

Hearing Alec say that made me sad. Alec acted as if he didn't care about my fate. He took my brother away from here leaving me with this man?

"Art—" I tried to call Arthur so he didn't plan to leave me.

Arthur just looked at me with a look of regret then after that turned around and walked with Alec, leaving me behind. I stepped up to follow him but Vernon grabbed my arm first.

"Where are you going, baby?" Vernon said with a grin.

I tried to let go of her grip but suddenly she lifted me up to her shoulder like it was when we first met. He walked into a room that I was sure was his. She let me off in her bed with a smile that looked scary to me.

"You know baby, we'd better get acquainted before we get married." Vernon.

"Damn you!! Release me!!" I was on top of his bed staring with hatred at him. "I agree that getting married doesn't mean you can do everything to me!!"

Vernon laughed at my babbling. It makes me very upset. Anxiety mixed with despair, making me confused what else to do.

"Do you know what your brother has done to my life?" Vernon asked with a laugh looking at me.

The laughter did not describe a sense of pleasure in him but something implied from his gaze at me, a sadness. I know he lost the woman he loved a long time ago because of what my brother did. The sadness I can see right now.

Suddenly Vernon approached me and held my face with his right hand, pressing both of my cheeks. His gaze was sharp, and full of hatred. Yeah, how not, she must hate me just as much as she hates Arthur.

"I'll make your life hell!!" Threaten Vernon with a very sharp look at me.

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