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Mr. Shiny

Who is the king of all kings?  
 
 
He couldn't care less.  
 
 
Mr. Shiny walked to the bar and asked for the ordinary. Benvey turned his back and started making the same drink he made for 10 years now.  
 
Mr.Shiny met Mr. Benvey 10 years ago, when Mr. Shiny was fresh in the business.
Back then,Benvey owned a small inn making honest money.
He was clever and a hard working man but he had problems with some bad fellas.
You see he owed to Mr. Dallard.
His dept piled up so one day Mr. Dallard came to the store and threatened him that he will burn the inn down if Benvey couldn't find the money in 2 days.
That's when Mr. Shiny came in.  
The very next day Mr. Shiny showed on Benvey's door and made him a proposal.  
To buy the inn and make it a bar.
Benvey felt the luckiest man alive.
He confessed to Mr. Shiny about his dept.  
That same day Mr. Shiny felt he made the deal of his life.  
 
-Mr. Dallard,a Mr. Shiny is here sir, he said he wants to discuss some matters with you.  
-Who is this?What is this about?  
-He said that it might interest you.Its about the Wild Rose.
-Send him in.  
 
Mr. Shiny,come in.Did Mr.Benvey send you?  
-No. Mr.Dallard I'm here to make you an offer.I've heard you are in the moonshine business. I've also heard that a certain man named John Benvey owes you money, am I right?  
-What is this all about boy? I'm running out of patience..  
-Mr. Dallard I bought the Wild Rose from Mr. Benvey.The inn is mine now.
Therefore I'm sure you understand my position when I say I can't tolerate any threats that might evolve into careless actions.The dept has been transfered to me and I'm willing to pay for it.I suppose five grand will cover it right?  
-Y..
-Alright then, let's do business.My plans are to make this small inn the biggest bar this state has ever seen.But that will cost me. And liquor costs a lot these days.Now,would you be interested in working with me?  
 
And just like that,the deal was closed.  
 
Mr. Shiny met with Benvey.  
Benvey's luckiest day ever would soon become even more lucky.  
Mr. Shiny offered Benvey the bartender's job.  
For the next 10 years, Benvey was Mr. Shiny's man.
 
Benvey was making Mr. Shiny's drink.  
-So John, how's Patrice?  
-She's pretty good actually.2 days ago I promised her we would go to her mother's house for the holidays. She will not shut up about it.She's is pretty excited, you see she hasn't seen her ma for a wh-
-Why did you have to be a rat, John?  
-Wh-
 
Benvey's scull exploded by the point blank range of Mr. Shiny's gun.
His body collapsed. Scull and brain remains were splattered everywhere.
 
Mr.Shiny knew it was already too late.
He went behind the counter and grabbed a bottle of moonshine.
He sat on his favorite table,grabbed a glass and poured a sip.
He lighted up a cigarette and watched the bloody scene emotionless.  
 
Waiting for his arrest.  
 
The storm was about to begin.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Written by Viktor_Aidonis
Published | Edited 6th Jun 2020
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