Chapter 17 : Truth
At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made
Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
- Demons by Imagine dragons
Luke Wilson as Allen Knight
Allen Knight pov
"Who are you Serra.whats your real identity"? i was pacing around my office waiting for that one call that can reveal everything about the girl who had smitten my son so much.
Charles was one of my best man he had never disappointed me . Lets hope he got the information within the time I wanted him . Though he had called ones to inform me he was digging into as much the information as he can get . I was brought out my thoughts from my cell phone ringing. Charles name flashed on the screen. "Yes " .
Charles looked bothered . "Sir you can't believe whats the real identity of Serra. " His words alarmed me . I was anxious to know ."She is the daughter of the Parker's . Sir the day we went to kill Parker's they handed Serra over to Vincent who was her caretaker and mentor. Sir Peter has been disloyal he knew about it that Andrew had a daughter still he hide it from us .I am sending you the files that contains information of Serra and all her friends . "
Peter had been lying to me ever since. He was my men then he left mafia to work for my son as his butler .
Flashback:
Italy : 1990
All written in Andrew pov
A men dressed in black was seen leaving a police station. This was a very young Allen who had recently joined mafia and was caught by the Italian police during a drug deal . He was a small gangster at that time merely a pawn to the mafia. One the end of the police station another men in police uniform stood near this car his hands wrapped behind his head . His lips pulled into a straight line. This police officer was none other then the young Andrew Parker . Who had joined police force and was hoping for a change after Leaving his Childhood sweetheart Amanda Peter berg in his hometown of Orlando to find work so they can have a comfortable life after they settled down .
Joining the police force has been his lifetime dream. "I told you my friend not to get in this mess . Mafia isn't a place for a young and decent men like you . "
" Decent men Allen scoffed. Surely his friend was crazy not to take up his offer and join mafia too Where according to Allen money was easier thing.
"So how have you been" Andrew asked settling himself on the driving seat of his car . "As usual money is tight and I can't go back to that house . Where my father won't take me back . " Allen replied. His friend patted his back with pity. "He can take you back you are their only son . Just go and apologies and besides my friend i am standing with you . If you need me of any help come to me . "
"Thanks Andrew." Allen said with a slight nod .
6 years later:
A very nervous Andrew stood near a small house. His hands were sweaty and his heart pounding like hammer in his body . He knocked on the door twice ones very softly and the second time a little louder. A women opened the door . Her grey hairs mattered to her head . Her hands all dainty and bony . Her white pale skin glowing. Seeing the handsome men her eyes sparkled .
"My son "she said wrapping her arms around the young handsome Andrew. Who pulled his mother closer .
"Mama " he said placing a kiss on his mother forehead who held him tightly calling for his father . Both the men embrace each other lovingly . His father proud of his son achievements. "Father where is Amanda?" He asked his heartbeat increasing he can't wait to meet her .
." Andy" he heard a shrill voice of his best friend and childhood sweetheart . Who ran to his open arms . He wrapped her in them catching her with surprise . Both the young lovers wrapped themselves in each others arms . It was a reunion for the young lovers .As both Amanda and Andrew were left alone with the families leaving to prepare for the big feast that night for returning of their Son and future son in law . Amanda turned towards Andrew
"Andy !you look bothered. What happened? Where is Allen.You guys were supposed to return together but why change of plans . Is Allen okay ? "
Andrew looked in the eyes of his young lover who was worried for her childhood friend that she thought she knew . His eyes held the grief and sadness for losing his friend. Who joined mafia and was now one of the most wanted men in Italy. The friend who now no longer would hesitate to put a bullet through his head . "Amy " he reached out to touch Amanda cheek who flinched and stepped away .
"No you tell me first . Andy where is Allen. Why didn't he come to meet me . Aren't you guys talking. Did you fight. " Without another word Andrew left the house his eyes damp from fresh tears. And for the first time he cried standing near the midow where he first met Allen when they were 11 years old . Both the boys had taken liking to each other instantly. They went to same school and college. Allen father was a well know person in small town as Orlando where he was a Sheriff. His father dislike his rich son talking to a poor boy . But Allen had refused to stop talking to Andrew . Which his father gradually accepted .
"I don't know what went wrong. Maybe it was me I was the reason that Allen was a mobster today , maybe because he insulted the rich friend of his father at the party just to defend me that resulted in him being sunned from his house and or maybe because Allen was always excited about violence and all in school he often got in trouble because he was often bunking his class to have fun with those famous friends of his who smoked , drink and bullied helpless students." Andrew find it hard to believe in those 6 years his friend had changed from a good guy to a cold heart killer who killed people without any mercy . Both the boys had achieved so much where Andrew stood as a deputy officer , Allen had climbed the ladder with every illegal way possible. He was involved in every crimes but the police force was unsuccessful to take any legal actions against such criminal due to his growing influence and power . After all money was a big factor. The last thing that he had heard was that Allen had married the daughter of one of his rival gang. Her name was Thalia West . It was a business deal where both the party was benefiting from the arrangement.
For Allen this marriage wasn't out of love but the greed of money and more power. Which he eventually got by being the mafia boss of both the gangs . Thalia & Allen were expecting their Second child after giving birth to first child 2 years ago.
3 year later
"Do you accept Amanda Peter berg as your lawful wife ?"
"I do"
"Do you take Andrew Parker as your Lawful husband? "
"Yes I do".
"Now you may kiss the bride "
As I reached to take the veil of my wife and pulled her closer all around me people were congratulating each other. I was the luckiest man alive . I kissed her chuckle she was shy . And she was all mine . We were leaving for Orlando. We were brought out of our own world with the sound of bullets and the strained glass of the church smashing . Men dressed in black blocked the entrance of the church they carried guns . They were shooting at the guest . All around us people were running, screaming, stamping each other under their feets . I pulled Amanda closer . With the corner of my eye i saw the priest who had bind us in marriage was shoot between his eyes and his lifeless body fall on the stairs . I searched for my mother and father and found her cradling the body of my father . She was drenched in his blood rocking his body . Her eyes so emotion less staring into spaces.
"Mama we have to go. Thalia quickly grab her . We have to get out of here" i pulled my mother with me . I picked up a gun and shot at the men who tried to get us .
"Andrew stay the fuck where you are. Or face your death ." It was the voice of my friend turned enemy . I turned towards him his hand holding on to the gun . His face so dark and emotionless .
"Amy get behind me "I instructed slightly pushing my half frozen wife .
"So you really had planned to kill me my friend. " I emphasize on friend part .
"Tsk tsk Andrew you believe I am not capable of doing it after killing all those people, that include her parents and your parents. I wonder how much you know me . I can do anything to average my enemies. " With that he shot my mother the ones white satin dress of her now crimson with blood.
"Mama mama please don't close your eyes. Mama i need you . You can't leave me alone . Hold on we are getting you to the hospital. " I said holding my mother frail body tightly in my arms
"Andy just to let you know me and your dad are proud of you son we love you so much son .We are going to better place . We will always watch over you . Take care of your wife and cherish her .We will miss you "Her body became limp in my arms . Her eyes rolled back . And her breathing stopped. "You monster. I will kill you " i lunged for the monster who stood with a wicked smirk. As i could pounce on him and restructure his face my moments were restricted by his men tight hold on me . I fought against their grip . Thrashing around, kicking and cursing .
"What a pretty little thing you are Amanda " Allen said with a cocky grin grabbing my wife with her long hairs instead of looking scared she held her ground. I trashed around more trying to get to her to shield her from the monster in front of me . The next thing I knew Amanda slapped Allen on her face the slap echoing through out the church . "Bitch" Allen slapped her on her cheek she fall on the ground screaming in pain . He started kicking her brutally. I begged him to stop which he finally did leaving my broken wife and me behind. All around us the bodies of our loved one littered the floor.
Many years later....
"Here are the proves that actually tell about the crimes of Allen and his men" . I said handling the evidences to my head . I remembered that Thalia knight had came to me and provided me with these evidences. She had sworn me to secrecy about her identity after all it could risk her life which I wasn't planning to do. My head promised me the thugs of Allen will be sent to jail with either sentenced to life long imprisonment or to death . Allen himself will be granted life long imprisonment, although I was a little hesitant to leave but I trusted my head to give the judiciary the evidences .
Me and Amanda planned to move to New York, we wanted to leave this place and forget everything. As we were about to take the carriage and go to station we were greeted by the sight of Thalia knight who stood near the door her eyes hidden behind glasses , gloves covering her hands and a hat resting on her head with her hairs covered by the scarf . "She greeted me with a slight nod and hugged Amanda who hugged her back tightly. Thanking her again and again . None of us were aware that Thalia was secretly followed by Allen men and it was going to be the last time we will to see Thalia knight. After we said our final goodbye we left for the station . Not knowing what awaits us .
Thalia pov
I rushed home . Fearing that Allen will be looking for me .
"Oh no it was already evening "clutching my bag closer i rushed towards the mansion i quietly slipped into the house.
"Where is Roman ?" I questioned the maid . "Miss your both son had gone with Mr Gryce . Mr Gryce was one of the mafia men .
"Miss " Charles approached me . He had always made me nervous.He was inter mediating with a expressionless face and eyes so deep they searched for your soul. The fact that he was 'my husband 'most trusted men didn't help much. "Sir is calling for you . He is in his office. "
"okay I will be there in a moment" i replied curtly . Then i rushed to my room . Put away my bag and other belonging and straightening my skirt i knocked on the door. "Come in "came the gruff voice of Allen. I straightened my back meeting his cold grey eyes with my hardened gaze If you think he was my husband he wasn't. He had never proved it . All he had done was use me as his slave and used me for my wealth. I would never love a monster like him as my husband. The sight in front of me was truly horrific. Leon who was the police head of Andrew stood with the envelope. My heart sink . He was involved with Allen. He handle the envelope to Allen who produced a set of notes handling it to him which he took and left the room. His eyes on me the whole time as if taunting me. As he left the room I knew I was alone with the monster . I feared him . His eyes fixed on me the whole time
"sit "he mentioned me to sit on the chair resting in front of him . I did as I was told without any protest because i was aware of the consequences of my action with the scars that rested on all my body. "You know Leon was telling me that there is a informer within my people who provided Andrew with the evidences. Hmm I am thinking who it might be who signed their own death certificate. " He looked at me thoughtfully a strange glint in his eye. My hands trembling. My bottom lips quivering with fear . And at that moment I realized Allen knew of my treachery.
"How?" I questioned.
"How what ? Oh you mean how I knew that it was you my darling wife. I had to you followed today as you went to wave off your friends " he mocked me . The next thing I knew he slapped me harshly i was flunged on the floor. His feet connected with my 2 month pregnant stomach. "Ahh " i screamed in pain . Trying to shield my stomach. His blows continued. Even then i begged him to release me . "You bitch , you whore . You lied to me. I don't like cheaters and you are going to pay for your actions. Call for daddy . He won't come to save you. " He was mocking my misery . Then i was lifted of the floor by my hairs his grip tight on my hairs , my scalp burned from the pressure. He dragged me towards the stairs . My eyes widened in fear . "No Allen please no ,please i beg of you think about the child growing in me think about Roman. I tried to grab onto the banister. He slapped me and then he threw me from the top of the stairs my head hitting the steps of the stairs and then i was rolling down the stairs. My vision became blurry. There was blood between my legs and i knew that i had lost the little life growing in me. My body shaking there was blood all around me. I was losing control on my body . Then i welcomed death with open arms . "Roman " i whispered one last time.
Allen stood on top of the stairs where a moment ago he had thrown his wife from . He saw her eyes closing her soul leaving her body . "Peter "he shouted ." take Thalia body and dump it in Andrew house and make all the setup look like it was done by Andrew. They left the country after killing my wife and tell everyone who saw it to keep their mouth close. Also kill Leon so he won't expose my secrets ." Then he went to his office made one final call ."Police I don't know where is my wife she left home at morning and she hadn't returned yet." he tried to make his voice sound pained and worried /after putting away his phone he let out a chuckle
"Andrew my friend you don't realize that whom you messed with . I am Allen Knight. I will destroy you." He smirked and Whistled .
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Wow one of the longest chapter. I am so proud of this chapter. Sorry people i know none of you want to see this so Much violence for which I am truly sorry but damn the drama just started . Do comment below who cried after reading this particular chapter. Believe me i literally cried. It was so sad. But anyway don't forget to comment below and like this chapter. Love you guys for supporting me leaving such cute comments. I literally tear up after reading your sweet messages. Officially 4 chapter to go for TMO .
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