7 Chapter 7 'Talking' With Trouble

Narrator Pov

After loosening his shoulders he silently walked to the counter and put on a smile to welcome the new 'customers'. The four men had the intimidating build of a bodybuilder that stood over Theodore. The girls and Charlotte were visibly shaken at their sight.

'I'm close kill these guys just for the fact that they scared Rose' Theodore thought with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

They had your stereotypical gold chains hanging from their necks and rings on each finger with tattoos on their necks and faces.

'It's fuckers like these that give the tattoo community a bad name' Theodore thought with disgust.

The four men approach the counter. The leading man drops the paper bag on the counter and gave a cold smile.

"You got a nice place here, hey tell me is this marble" Asked the man as he tapped the floor with his foot and the counter with his hand.

"Yes it is sir, if you would be so kind to not smoke that would be highly appreciated. so what would you like to eat we have three dishes available" Theodore said like the good customer service he is.

"It must be very expensive you must be rolling in money to get the whole floor done. Say do you know where you set up your shop" Asked the man ignoring his question

"Yes sir, on the beautiful land we call America. Could you please not smoke. Now, the pricing for the dishes are all $15 its a great deal, I recommend the Steaks with goulash sauce & sweet potato fries its a personal favourite" Said Theodore

"A smart guy huh? Well let me make this clear, everyone on this street pays us for protection, now do you understand what we came here for" Said the man

Theodore gave an ignorant nod and said "Isn't it cause you're hungry, do not worry I'm sure my food can satisfy you but before that can you put out your cigarette's"

The man couldn't take it any more and smacked the table with his hands and grabbed Theodore's collar.

"Aieeeeek!!" The girls gave a terrified shriek and Charlotte put on a brave front and sat next to the girls comforting them

"Listen here, you will be giving us $300 for protection every week and for being such a smart ass you'll pay an extra $200" Said the man arrogantly

Theodore gave a nod then he grabbed the hand, slowly increasing his grip *Crack* he leaned forward and whispered "Now here's my counter offer you will leave this place before I crush and break every bone in your body"

"Fuck! get off, agh! what you doing he's crushing my hand agh! hurry help!" The man shouted in pain and fear.

Before the three men stepped forward to help, Theodore pushed the Leader with a bit of his strength causing him to fly backwards hitting the other guys.

"Wow! go daddy beat up the baddies" Said Rose who stood up on the seat and began throwing punches in the air. Theodore smiled at her cute encouragement.

Standing over the now fallen tough guys he said "I politely asked you guy three times to not smoke but you didn't listen, you also scared my daughter and my guests. Also don't swear in here, now please leave before I call the police"

"Fuck you, he can't fight all of us" said The leader

They got up on their feet and rushed Theodore. Theodore simply welcomed them with a punch into their gut causing them to fall forwards holding their stomachs in pain before passing out.

He then piled them on top of the other and began dragging them out before stopping and looking back at Charlotte "Could you call the police please"

Theodore went outside dragging the men behind him. Ten minutes later the police turned up and arrested the four men, Theodore also provided video and audio proof.

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Walking back in he saw that the girls and Charlotte were looking at him like he was a God and said "So what did you guys want to eat"

"Dad, You were so cool! You were like boom bam pow" Said Rose who was trying to imitate Theodore's little scuffle.

"Uncle Theo, super strong" Said Chloe

"That was amazing, I'm surprised you kept your cool from the get-go" Said Charlotte

"It's difficult but when you have something to protect it's pretty easy" Said Theodore glancing at his daughter.

This was truly the first time he's ever been in a fight or a disagreement. He was someone who didn't cause trouble but when trouble came he talked his way out or ran away.

"Okay so burgers & fries for the kids, and Chicken & chorizo ragu with rice for Charlotte. what about drinks?" Said Theodore

"I'll have apple juice, please" Said Charlotte

"I want Apple, please, Uncle Theo" said Chloe

"Dad, I want milk, please" Said Rose

"you can't have milk, it might upset your small stomach, so pick a juice okay" said Theodore after pocking her head with his finger

"Umm I want lemonade" Said Rose.

"Okay, well be patient everything will be ready in a moment," Said Theodore as he walks to the kitchen to start cooking

Looking at the prepped ingredients that are assorted in separate air sealed containers. Picking up the containers filled with ingredients needed for what Charlotte and the girls ordered, he got to work.

Frying the chorizo (Type of sausage where the casing is made from intestines) over medium heat in a large saucepan until it releases its oil and starts to char at the edges. Adding some diced onion and frying until soft. Tipping in the garlic and after a minute he stirred in the paprika and sundried tomatoes. Then he threw in chicken thighs.

Pouring in the chopped tomatoes and a special stock that he had made earlier, and turn the heat down. Normally it would take 40 minutes to cook this but with his wide cooking knowledge, he managed to half the time. Leaving it to cook he then left the rice to cook. With that cooking he began working on three simple burgers.

Even though they were 'simple', in his hands they would quickly become something even the best chefs couldn't make that goes for the Chicken & chorizo ragu with rice.

The fragrant smell of spice and cooked meat quickly spread through shop and met the three hungry figures that had been distracting themselves with the T.V and a phone. Chloe, Rose and Charlotte were easily seduced by the passing smell, causing their stomachs simultaneously make loud noises.

*GROWL, GRUMBLE*

"Daddy I'm hungry" Rose gave a pleading shout.