If Only..(Part 1 And Part 2 Included)(Under Edit)

Chapter 10 - Calm before the Storm

In constrast to Mr. Alvarez's excited countenance, Jacob remained calm, "That's her way." he shrugged.

Mr. Alvarez leaned forward, "Do you even know what that means?"

Jacob thought for a while, "Clearly, Mr. Alvarez."

Mr. Alvarez threw his hands out in the air, stormed up from his chair and stood by the window. Jacob kept seated in his place, placing his fist against his mouth.

"That unfortunately ain't my call." Jacob continued,  "She chose to do it her way. She kept the Z bullets especially for the major hits."

Mr. Alvarez looked over his shoulder, "And you did not bother stopping her. Jake, this time the things are different. Things are insanely tricky."

Jacob leaned forward, "I don't want to stop her.......If that helps her find closure."

Mr. Alvarez turned his heel and leaned at the table, "You guys can't go crazy, in order to find closure, Jacob. I know her state. But, through every such hits, she is challenging a whole. gang. And, you know what? She stands alone on the either side."

Jacob shook his head, "I won't let her alone. Never."

"She will have the first bounty, within the whole team. And, she will be that, one pawn, to reach our team. However, hard you try to avoid. This is the truth."

"Is that what you are scared of?" Jacob argued, "That your department will be at stake. Mr. Alvarez, Maddie will rather die than let anyone pay the cost of their lives for her."

Mr. Alvarez looked down at his reflection on the glass table.

"She hates to run by the rules." Jacob continued in a calm tone, "She cares the least about her life, when it comes to her goal. It won't be very nice on my part, to restrain her."

Mr. Alvarez looked up at Jacob, "You are letting emotions deviate your work, Jake. Which you can't. You guys are being crazy, stupid. And, I can't let you guys get caught and I guess, you know the consequences of such a situation. They are evil."

Jacob slumped over the chair and took a deep breath, "I know my sister. I made her. I witnessed her transformation in five years. She is smarter than, they can ever imagine. She has been the one taking bounty of the underworld men. She is still unknown to many."

"But, that won't....."

Jacob interrupted with a louder voice,  "They have to pass through me, if they want to reach her. And, that won't go easy on them." he stood up, "I am sorry for interrupting. But, we will succeed. We may die, but will die with victory. I assure you."

Mr. Alvarez kept gaping at him, trying to register in his words. After a brief pause, "Tell her to meet me tomorrow. 10 AM SHARP, at my office."

Jacob nodded and turned to leave

I never keep you confined in orders, Jake." Mr. Alvarez started, making him turn stop in his place, "Because I trust you, more than I trust myself. But, I can't let an impulsive decision, pull the team in danger. I am sorry." A crease formed over Jacob's eyebrows. "I want you to destroy those bullets." he added.

Jacob's eyes balled out at his words, "Mr. Alv...."

"That's an order. For you and Madeline as well."

The next day,

Madeline kept a stare locked at the speeding away view from the passenger seat, as she was on her way to Mr. Alvarez's office. She kept frequently checking her phone but kept it back, more frustrated.