Chapter 5 A deal with the devil.

Monalisa's POV.

"This is a bad idea and you know it," Missy said.

"Do I have a choice? You talk like I do and I am refusing to accept it," I said angrily and she sighed.

"Facing Bruno after all these years shouldn't be an option. That guy almost made you kill yourself when he got married... "

"You don't have to remind me about all that, I remember and I have my plan after Don's mission with him is over," I said.

"And you think Don's mission with Him would be done after the heist? " Missy scowled. "You should know Don better Lisa, He wouldn't let us go that freely," Missy added and I frowned.

She was right. Don releasing us unhindered after this assignment was impossible. He had previously made promises to others, and we never heard from them again after they departed. There are rumors that he killed them, but no one has been able to provide evidence.

"How are you even sure Joe Bruno is still alive?" Missy questioned.

"Because I keep seeing him in my dreams putting a bullet through his heart and I haven't done that," I said coldly and Missy arched a brow.

"More reason why you shouldn't be the one going for this mission is that if you allow your emotions to get a better hold of you and you hurt him, Don won't spare you or any member of your family", she warned and I smiled.

"Joe Bruno is like the wind, You can never catch him, so I have no plans of attacking him now missy, I will take him unaware when he least expected," I said.

"What about Antonio?" Missy asked and I frowned furiously.

"What about him?"

"Imagine him finding out his mom killed his da...."

"He would never know that Bruno isn't my son's father, Antonio's dad is dead and we always remain that way," I replied furiously. Missy and my mom were the only ones who knew Antonio's real identity since they'd been with me through thick and thin. I had made them swear never to let anyone else know about my son's father.

"Why do I not feel excited about this stupid decision of yours Lisa," Missy said, and I frowned.

"I'm the only one who felt the pain of their betrayal nineteen years ago. I lost one of my babies because of the trauma and almost lost my life, Missy, I am the only one Antonio has and it will remain so," I said and Missy nodded.

"Lisa....."

"Missy, you can now drive. We're heading into town. I answered furiously, "I have a pending transaction there that would be beneficial to me," and Missy shot me a suspicious glance.

"I hope it's not what I am thinking. Lisa, you can't do that," Missy said and I frowned.

"I can do whatever fucking thing I want," I yelled and Missy ignited the car. She knew me too well to remain silent in such a situation.

After a few minutes of total silence, as we drove, Missy looked at me,

"Monalisa Parker, you ain't a terrible person. Forget how much hatred Don has built in our hearts against those we once cherished but I know deep down you are still my best friend. My childhood bestie who had always wanted to save the world with her little hands," she said trying to pacify me and I flashed a smile.

"I was innocent at heart Missy but watching my unborn baby bleed out of me while Bruno was busy flaunting Martina killed a part of me," I added trying to hold back my tears.

"You know it was never his fault or intention. He once loved you until.... "

"That's enough Missy. I'll appreciate we drive in silence," I said and Missy shook her head and halted the car.

"No! Monalisa that is not happening. I can't imagine you choose to collaborate with your rapist because you want revenge over the man you once loved," She yelled.

"At least the Rapist apologized and made peace," I said, and she scoffed.

"You are unbelievable, Lisa. Your hatred and quest for revenge are making you so bitter," She said and I sniffed my nose.

"We know Bobby Winifold was never remorseful. He only Apologized because Joe Bruno had forced him to do so," She said, and I tried hard to hold back my tears.

"Then I need Bobby Winifold to force Bruno to do likewise for hurting me. I know Don wouldn't keep to his end of the bargain. you don't expect me to be a loser after all of this is over. I need to be sure I am winning on one end, " I blurted out, not minding the surprised look on Missa's face.

"You've changed Lisa and I hope you don't get burnt on this fire you are about to ignite," She said and ignited the car Engine.

Missa's words made me feel weak, but I was determined to exact revenge on Joe Bruno no matter what, even if it meant working with Bobby Winfold, the man I detested the most.

Don Winfold was the father of Bobby Winfold; While it was unclear at the time which of the two Dons was the head of the mafia. Considering that they held the greatest sway over Columbia overall. With their enterprises dispersed over the globe and their continued sponsorship of philanthropic activities, nobody outside of their inner circle would ever think they were dangerous. While in disguise, initiated young promising teenagers into their businesses.

I was unfortunate to have fallen into Don Winifold's camp when they came that year to our village to get new intakes. While some people were excited since they had thought it was a means of a better life, I felt the opposite about it, and this has earned me the title of the rebellion girl in the camp.

Every lady in the camp wanted so badly to grace Don Winifold nineteen year old son's bed since he was the one in charge of taking us to the province and our fate would be decided by me. I had never succumbed to that since I never saw him as an attractive young man.

That fateful night, he had ordered all the ladies from age Twelve to nineteen to come parade themselves before him so he could choose the one to grace his bed that night as usual but I had gone into hiding when others were more than glad to entertain him. I was quite unfortunate that night as one of his men on patrol saw me and dragged me to where the others were. Bobby ordered his men to tie me up at the center of the field and beat me up with a stick since I was always the rebellious one and after watching them flog me to his satisfaction, he ordered everyone else to leave and I was taken to his chamber at the camp at night. I screamed out, gasping for breath as he forced himself on me. I was just fourteen and had never felt such pain as I pleaded for him to stop but the more I pleaded, the more his men made jest of me.

After he was done, he told his men to have turns with me and then threw me onto the riverbank since they believed that I was dead.

I woke up the next day with severe pain and found myself with a new set of people. Don Pablo's men had seen me and rescued me.

Many years after my traumatic healing, Joe Bruno who was my boyfriend had avenged Him and made sure he brought him down to his knees before me.

Bobby hated Bruno so much that he had placed a ransom in his head the moment he had Joe wasn't part of Don Pablo's Gang.

For the first time after so many years, I would be facing Bobby Winfold for one reason, to make sure I got the ransom after I had provided Joe's head. Even if it would be the last thing I would do, I was more than ready to see the head of the man who had betrayed my love for that of a total stranger on a platter.

I would do anything to free my son from the bitter truth of who his father was and how he had betrayed me and believed the lies he was told.