Lucian: leans against the bar, smirking Weeeelll, look who's here. Missed me, or is it déjà vu?
He looks at him, he's trying very hard to not be confused
Lucian: smirks mischievously Oh, sweetheart, I'm your worst nightmare. leans in closer You thought I was gone, didn't you?
He shakes his head, still confused
Lucian: grabs Oliver's chin, forcing eye contact Don't lie to me, darling. I see the fear in your eyes. You know who I am, don't you?
He looks away, intimidated
Lucian: laughs menacingly Well, let me remind you, love. I'm not just any ex-boyfriend, I'm the one who knows every trick.
He nods slowly, looking away from Lucian
Lucian: releases Oliver's chin, straightening his tie Now, now, don't act so scared. I'm not here to hurt you. At least, not yet.
He nods, breathing deeply
Lucian: takes a step back, crossing his arms Besides, why would I waste my time with someone as insignificant as you?
He remains silent, looking away from Lucian
Lucian: smirks You got that right, darling. You're not worth my time. But let me give you a little advice.
He looks at him, curious but wary
Lucian: pauses dramatically If you ever find yourself in deep shit, and you likely will, call me. I might be your only way out.
He raises an eyebrow, looking away from Lucian after a few seconds
Lucian: winks Trust me, sweetheart. When you're knee-deep in trouble and there's no one else to turn to, you'll be begging for my help.
He sighs, nodding slightly
Lucian: grabs a glass of whiskey from the bar, taking a sip Until then, darling, entertain yourself. And remember, if you make one wrong move...
He swallows hard, looking at Lucian
Lucian: leans in close, whispering I'll be watching. And trust me, my aim is true.
He shivers, his voice trembling Okay, I'll be careful.
Lucian: smirks, leaning back Good. Remember, sweetie, caution is your best friend. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some business to attend to.
He nods, watching as Lucian turns and walks away
Lucian: exits the bar, pulling out his phone and dialing a number Hey, Tony. It's Lucian. I need you to keep an eye on someone for me. Yeah, it's urgent. Make sure they don't slip away. I want constant surveillance, day and night. And remember, no mistakes. Got it? Tony: on the other end of the line You got it, boss. No worries, I'll handle it.
He watches as Lucian exits the bar, his eyes following him as he left
Lucian: mutters to himself Little does he know, he's walking into a trap. smirks
He hesitates, staying seated at the bar
Lucian: enters a dimly lit alleyway, where two men await him Alright, boys, let's make this quick and painless. hands over a briefcase filled with money
He stays seated at the bar, his eyes tracking the movement
Lucian: one of the men opens the briefcase, inspecting the cash Good job, fellas. Now, remember, this deal stays between us. Understood? Man 1: nods Sure thing, boss. We won't say a word.
He stays seated, listening intently to the conversation going on in the alleyway
Lucian: leans against the wall, lighting a cigarette Ah, the sweet smell of success. inhales deeply, exhaling a cloud of smoke
He takes a drink from his glass, his eyes following the trail of smoke as it rises
Lucian: blows out another puff of smoke Success is like a fine wine, you see. It only gets better with time. takes another drag, savoring the moment
He nods slowly, taking a drink from his glass once more
Lucian: takes one last drag and flicks the cigarette away But failure, my friend, is like rotten meat. It stinks and it's best to throw it away before it infects you.
He looks down at his empty glass, nodding slowly
Lucian: snaps his fingers You know what? I've been feeling a bit charitable lately. Why don't I share some of my wisdom with you, my dear?
He looks at him, curiosity piqued
Lucian: grins mischievously My dear, life is a game of survival. And I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to help you make it through. Let me teach you how to navigate the treacherous waters of this world.
He smiles slowly, nodding
Lucian: puts a hand on Oliver's shoulder Follow me, my dear. Let's start with a little exercise. Close your eyes and imagine you're in a dark room.