Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
But Kenith had nothing to say, he was caught red-handed in the act. What then does Big Joe want him to say anyway? To acknowledge his sins and beg for his mercy? Sorry, but he wasn’t in the mood to bow down to someone undeserving.
“Why her? Big Joe went on to ask when he got nothing but silence as an answer. His voice was firm and he was staring at Kenith who raised his head at that question, “You were the one who brought her to me. You could have had her if you were that interested!”
“It’s the devil’s handwork,” Kenith finally spoke up, “Would you forgive me and move on like nothing happened if I said that was the case?”
“In the end, you don’t even have any remorse,” Big Joe shook his head in disappointment. He never knew Kenith could be this kind of person. No wonder, they said there was no brother in the jungle.
“I’m sorry, brother, but your woman acted like a slut and I had no choice but to treat her as one,”
“What do you mean by that?” Big Joe’s eyes narrowed at him suspiciously at that comment.
Kenith smiled, he had thrown the bait and the unsuspecting prey has been hooked.
“Your woman had a scandalous dance with Lukas the night before and I dare not to guess what happened afterward,” He hinted at them surely having sex.
Kenith was pleased with Big Joe’s expression. The man was obviously troubled by his revelation. After all, Rhea was his chosen bride and the video was quite viral, what would his partners think when they saw that?
They would surely think he had a loose bride and his reputation would be smeared. In this line of work, the women were nothing but devices to augment their status. Big Joe’s partners would think he wasn’t man enough to put his wife into submission. Added to the fact he has a high disadvantage with his height.
Rhea thought she won but he, Kenith, has never once lost a battle!
His Judgement
An awkward silence reigned in the cell after Kenith’s revelation and he was delighted with the result. Rhea thought she played smart and won, but he would turn the tide against her. She would not go scot-free for this.
Of course, Kenith was very furious because his pride as a man was crushed during this incident. Not only did he fail to sleep with Rhea but he lost his position of power in the gang and respect.
He didn’t dare to think what his subordinates must be thinking of him. Who knows who took over his position? Now he wanted nothing but to hurt the bitch that put him in this predicament.
Big Joe sighed heavily, “In the end, you’re still trying to drive a wedge between Rhea and me,” He looked at Kenith with an unsmiling face, “Do you like her that much?”
“What?” Kenith was surprised by that question. This was not the reaction he was expecting from Big Joe, by now he should be furious at the shocking discovery. What was going on?
Kenith shifted uncomfortably on his seat, “What are you talking about, boss?” Something was off.
“Rhea already told me all about the video,”
At once Kenith’s eyes widened in shock. Why would Rhea tell him that when it would only be detrimental to her. What was she thinking? She must be eager to die!
Big Joe went on, “She told me it was all Lukas’s idea and they forced her to dance else she faced being tortured,” Big Joe told him.
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Kenith’s jaw almost dropped to the ground from the revelation. He had not seen that coming. Who knew Rhea was such a good liar and a smart strategist? He had underestimated her ability and planned to use the video as his trump card to reverse everything in his favor.
If that little bitch hadn’t ruined his plan, Kenith was confident he could manipulate Big Joe enough to have him released. It was brothers before pussies.
Big Joe trusted him with his life and he knew everything concerning him; he knew which button to play and set himself free.
Sadly, that was no longer possible. Kenith thought to use the trust Big Joe previously had for him but that was no longer possible because Rhea was slowly taking his place in Big Joe’s life.
“She’s lying to you!” Kenith quickly said.
“And that was exactly what Rhea said you would do. Try to accuse her of lying.” Big Joe disclosed to his horror.
Kenith laid back on his chair exhausted to the bones, Rhea was more lethal than he thought. She covered every loophole that he could have exploited. Rhea was using his circumstance to buy over Big Joe’s trust – the trust the man once had for him. Damn it!
“And I’m telling you that she’s lying to you!” Kenith stood by his word, “She’s using you for Christ’s sake, can’t you see it?!” He lurched forward and tried to grab Big Joe so he could make him see sense here.
However, before he could even take a step forward, one of the soldiers punched him in the stomach causing him to groan, stumbling back to his seat.
They didn’t have to say it out, this was the sign he shouldn’t step one foot near Big Joe while talking. He knew it quite well because he had once been a torturer as well.
“She’s lying to me?” Big Joe scoffed, “You mean to tell me that a defenseless and fragile woman like Rhea would be able to refuse Lukas’s order to entertain him?” He cocked a brow at him questioningly.
“Not if she wanted -“
Big Joe didn’t let him finish his excuse and added, “Come to think of it, if I were to blame anybody for all of this mess, it should be you for losing her and letting her fall into Lukas’s hands in the first place.”
Kenith felt a throb in his head and it was all because his situation was not looking good. Big Joe had so many doubts about him right now and the more it increased, the less trust the man had for him. And the lesser opportunity for him to leave this place sooner.
He tried to speak but no words could come out from his mouth. Kenith wasn’t just mentally exhausted, he was physically drained as well. His blackeye was red and swollen and he could barely open them because it caused him so much pain.
“I’m sorry,” Kenith apologized at last with a deep exhale.
He figured out that since he wasn’t able to use Big Joe’s trust anymore, he might as well concede to the crimes. As much as Big Joe wasn’t smart as he is, that doesn’t mean he was stupid. Big Joe was a keen businessman.
“I didn’t know what came over me and I did what I did. In fact….” Kenith fell on his knees at once, “Forgive me for being irresponsible and failing your trust! Forgive me my brother, friend, and boss,” He finally remembered his place in this organization and Big Joe’s supremacy.
When the situation doesn’t look too good and the evidence stacked high against you, one had to take a step back and admit the sins, begging for forgiveness. Remorse was a intense emotion and a big game-changer.
“Just don’t cast me away yet, boss! We’ve been together for long and you know that. Remember my sacrifices and strive to grow this gang. We promised to do it together, do you recall?” Kenith intentionally went down memory lanes.
This was a ploy to elicit pity and as well prove that a relationship of yesterday was stronger than a relationship of today that was weak, unsure, and shaky.
Kenith plopped down to his knees began to knowtow several times notwithstanding the pain in his body. If he needed to bow his head to be back to his spot, then so be It!
“Forgive me boss for I’m sorry. In your anger, have mercy and do not forsake me like this,” He pleaded exaggeratedly
But Big Joe only straightened his back and lifted his head saying, “Of course, I consider our relationship, why do you think you’re still alive?”
That was a good sign, Kenith thought. But he was faster than his shadow.
“However, you touched my woman and would bear the consequences for it. Your life would be spared but you would be stripped of your title and position in this gang and take on the necessary punishment for your action. Until my wedding is over, you would spend your time here in deep sober reflection,” Big Joe passed on his judgment.
Cassie Had Other plans -Rhea never knew acting could be this exhausting. Big Joe was not a stupid man so she had to be more scrupulous and natural at pulling off that elaborate hoax.
Kenith would strike her back, Rhea was sure of that, especially with the murderous look she saw him give her right before he was taken away by Big Joe’s position.