#maskisu

??? “Zack. Glad you came.”

The man turned around, and when he saw me, he narrowed his sharp, predator-like eyes and smiled.

Zack “What name are you going by these days? What should I call you?”

??? “Shido is fine.”

Shido “It’s been quite some time for us too, Zack.”

Zack “If you were in New York, you could’ve come visit me in Mexico, you know.” “My home’s always open to you.”

Shido “Something came up.”

Shido swirled the glass he was holding.

Shido “I had a kid.”

Zack “Well, that’s great news! You’re a father, huh?”

Shido “Yeah. That’s why I want to ask you to handle a big job.”

Zack “A big job? What are you planning?”

Shido “It’s nothing shady. There’s something in it for you too, Zack.”

That sly smile he gave, with a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips— looking back now, I realize how much father and son resemble each other.