The big day was ahead of everyone.
Sally couldn't stop staring at her ring,
And for her bachelorette party, Melissa flew in.
Shawn was at the club, chilling with the guys,
Awaiting David, top shelf drinks and vip service he usually buys.

With the engaged couple, everyone was separately partying,
Meanwhile at the Grand Palladin.

"I can't find my underwear."
Megan uttered

"Why look for it?
You didn't need it last night.
I picked you up and you were already wet."
David replied

"Now you're making it hard for me to leave."
She replied

"Then stay, no one's rushing you."
He replied

"It's 9 p.m David; Bryan will be home any minute now!!"
She stated

"So what!! If your husband can't please you, why stay with him?"
He asked

"There's a lot more to commitment other that sex David."
She responded

"Commitment huh?
And for the past 5 months I've been filling where he lacked.
You saw what I did there - filling?
I meant that literally "
David stated

"Haha, very funny.
You know, you should really consider settling down, put that monster into ownership.
Have you ever considered falling in love, like true love?"
She replied

A smile slowly disappeared from David's face

"You should go."
He uttered

"What? Why?
Was it something I said?"
She asked

"I'll see you next week."
He replied

"Next week? I thought we were meeting tomorrow?"
She uttered

"Change of plans.
You know what, end plans.
We're through, tell your husband he needs to fuck you better or use a dildo or something."
He replied

"David!!"
She shouted as he slams the hotel door.

He sat in the bed, hand on his forehead,
His first and only love was dead.
With every utterance of settlement, memories were triggered,
Love wasn't a thing for him, this he figured.
Despite all that she did and how much he tried to mask it, it was evident that he truly loved Claire,
He now only provided pleasure, since love was no longer there.

He took a shower and went to the club to clear his mind,
Right after banging the receptionist, since he left his swipe card behind.

~ At the Club ~

Music blasted, the urges were high,
Disco ball painted a mood, arousals were neigh.
She took a single olive from his glass,
She tried to entice him, however long it lasts,
She slowly licked the liquor from her crimson lips,
And just like a tap, she slowly drips.
With so little effort, no need to do much,
She bit her lips, she wanted to touch.
He gave her a note before saying "I'll see you soon."
She read the card and it said "Meet me in the bathroom..."
Without a hesitation, to the bathroom she fled,
But there was no sign of David, it was his men instead.
It might have been three or even four,
But it's safe to say, she was never the same after coming out that door.
She could feel the sensation between her thighs,
Throbbing and wobbling, feeling like she died.
It wasn't like anything she'd experienced before,
As penetrative as that was, she wanted more.
She saw David in the distance, he gave her a nod,
It might be a simple gesture, but she felt like the lightening to his rod.

~Exiting the Club~

"Wait a minute;
Slinger?!!"
A voice called out

"Slinger!!"
The voice repeated

David slowly turned around surprised

"Oh my God!!
It's really you!!"
The voice spoke

"Ryan?!"
David uttered

"Yeah man!!"
Ryan uttered

He jumped out off his sleek composure and hugged Ryan.
The connection was so genuine, so innocent.
Just like the era before he learnt of his parents existence.

"Keep your distance from Mr. Delafrente!!"
David's Bodyguard uttered

"Roberto, it's okay stand down."
David replied

"Mr. Delafrente?
A lot has truly changed"
The voice replied

"It's been a long while since anyone has referred to me by that Alias.
It's so good to see you man.
Haven't seen you since orphanage days."
David replied

"You haven't been back to the orphanage since you left, no one speaks about you, it's like you didn't existed there!!
What happened bro?"
Ryan asked

"Walk with me."
David replied

He went on a stroll, he bodyguard followed behind,
He explained he was the one who supplied the orphanage with pizza, just to show he was kind.
Explained he had a running with his family, although certain information wasn't true,
He wanted to tell him about the Mafia, but it's best of he didn't knew.

"So you own a Pizzeria?"
Ryan asked

"A chain of them actually, 52 to be precise."
David replied

"Wow, and you inherited this from the man who adopted you, who turned out to be your Uncle?"
Ryan asked

"That's right."
David added

"Woah, that's just so much to process right now.
A lot has really changed."
Ryan replied

"Yeah, but enough about me,
What have you been up to?"
David asked

"My life has been good.
Just living, just vibing ..."
He replied

"Really!!
Come on we both know whenever you say you're living and vibing you're most definitely not!!
So tell me what's going on."
David replied

"You know what's the difference between an apple an an orphan David?"
Ryan asked

"No."
He replied

"The apple gets picked."
Ryan uttered

David took a deep breath

"But it's okay, I got adopted a month after you left."

He stated

"That's great news Ryan!!
After all you've been through, you deserve a family!!"
David replied

"They were abusive!!
But I guess that's okay when their providing you with a roof over your head right..."
He uttered

"What did they do to you?"
David asked in a very low tone

" I don't wanna talk about it."
He replied

"Ryan."
David stated

"I was burnt with an iron okay!!
I didn't have it easy like you, flipping pizzas and riding around town delivering them.
I had to stay at that house, cooking, cleaning, doing all I could to get things right!!

I almost didn't survive the last encounter, that's when I finally decided to runaway.
But it's okay, I guess that's how life is you know."
Ryan uttered

"What's the address!!"
David exclaimed

"Why do you want the address?"
Ryan asked

"I run a pizzeria right; let's just say I'm gonna make a special delivery."
David stated

"Okay.....
Well it's 12-21 Seaview Ave."
He replied

"Roberto!!
Take him home, house number 3 on lot 24.
Get him aquatinted.
I'll be coming in a bit late tonight."
David stated

"Consider it done."
Roberto replied

"Wait, what!! where are you going?
You're allowing me to stay with you?"
Ryan asked

"No!! Are you nuts, why would I allow you to stay with me?
I'm just kidding, but I'm actually serious.
The house is yours and all that comes with it.
I'll speak more on this when I get back, so just sit back and relax as I make this final delivery."
David stated as he shuts the door.

"Assessment update?"
David enquired

"Still no trace of the target within our borders."
Roberto replied

"Okay, keep me posted on any changes."
David stated

"Will do."
Roberto reassures

And just like that, Ryan was on his way to his very first home,
Where he could have his own freedom and never feel alone.
David however had other plans up his sleeve,
Hearing Ryan's story, he could not think to believe,
His heart ached , to the point where he got stressed,
How could you burn an orphan with an iron, he isn't some clothes to be pressed.

Without common courtesy, David kicked in the door,
And immediately began beating the father to the floor.
What took place after,no one said a word,
The neighbors call the police, as screams could be heard.

Couple minutes after David came out through the door,
Wiping blood from his boots since his ride was secure.
He stepped into the vehicle, as Roberto brought him home,
Took a long shower, with increasing foam.

He checked in with Ryan to see how he was setting in,
He explained how could he have faults when all he owned was salvaged from garbage bins.

~On the Television ~

"In the News tonight, we bring you graphic images of a brutal torture of 43 year old, Amir Cortez of 12-21 Seaview Avenue.
It was believe that Mr. Cortez was greeted by an unknown visitor, who is suspected of being responsible for this atrocity.
Neighbors said at about 1:51 a.m, they heard screams from Mr.Cortez residence where a vehicle could be heard speeding off moments after.

Mr Cortez was found by his wife, Jennifer Cortez, with multiple burn marks all over his body, hanging upside down from the chandelier.
Mr. Cortez suffered from first degree burns, a broken nose, broken fingers as well as three broken ribs.
It is confirmed that Mr. Cortez in currently in the ICU and his condition is stable.
More about this and other stories, after the break"

Ryan was shocked, but he wasn't hurt,
According to him, a bag of nickels sums up their worth.
His abuse was all over, he no longer had to run,
In the left bed side drawer, he found himself a gun.
He tried to understand how delivering pizza, gets David the lifestyle he now lives,
From someone who didn't have a home, who now has enough to give.
Why would a simple pizza guy own a gun?
Personal security; maybe just for fun?
From what he had seen, selling pizza really pays a lot,
If this was the lifestyle he could gain, he wanted a spot.

David on the other hand, took a shower and jumped in bed,
He began to think if he did the right thing by stating the lie he said.
Should he had told Ryan about his true life,
Knowing whatever went down, he would pay the price?

His phone buzzed just as he was about the sleep,
It was Shawn on the phone, as he began to speak-

"You ready for the big day?"
Shawn asked

"Big day?"
David asked

"Really dude?
You don't remember?!
You seriously don't remember!!!"
Shawn enquired

"Ummm..."
David wondered

"You got to he kidding me!!"
We literally just left from the bachelorette party and you already don't remember I'm getting married tomorrow?"
Shawn asked

"Dude, I can barely remember what I was doing two minutes ago!!
But I'm just trolling you, of course I remember, don't want Sally to kill me now do I?"
David replied

"Damn right about that!!
All is set?"
Shawn asked

"No need to worry, I've got everything under control, you just focus on saying I do okay?"
David replied

"Okay bro, I'll see you in couple hours."
Shawn stated

"Mr. Delafrente?"
Roberto called

"Come in."
David replied

"Update on your periodic assessment;
The subject is still out of Don Perico-

"Good!!"
David interjects

"However, Carlos is no where to be found."
Roberto added

"Take Miguel, Samir and Juanita!!
Do not return until you have found him!!!"
David exclaimed

"Yes Sir!!"
Roberto replied

"Oh and Roberto!!
If you see her and Carlos is harmed in anyway, kill her!!"
David commanded

"Consider it done."
He replied

Carlos was now missing and David had a  wedding to attend,
He knew she had something to do with his disappearance, her life he wanted to end.
He took a deep breath, took a shot of vodka and went to bed,
As tomorrow was the day, Shawn and Sally would officially be wed.