*HUNTER*
Tommy and I make our way to the warehouse to check out the drop. Vino, Ice, biggie and shark were already there just as they should. I ask if the product were okay and they affirmed. I give them the news and they lay a few complaints but agreed when I told them I would double their cut. They get to work and I start discussing with Tommy.
“Its been two weeks man, you did what I asked? Taken care of those Tijuanas like I asked?” I asked
“Yeah. They resting in hell now. But thing is, Barbie got away last minute... that Bitch always slips away" he replied
Barbie was the second head of the Tijuanas, sister of Tijuana. We just killed her brother and she wont be too pleased but it would take a while before she’ll try to get back at us anyway.
“Maybe next time brother. Thank you for doing this" I said looking at him. He just nodded and headed back to the boys who were already sorting out the drugs.
“Its all in there Juarez. Did it like you asked with no questions asked now I want you to do something for me" I told Juarez.
He opened the bag and brought out a bundle of cash smelling it he let out a relieved sigh before looking at me “What is it?” he asked.
“I want you to kill someone for me" I replied and he raised his eyebrows.“Barbie, the sister of Tijuana “.
He turned the ends of his lips downwards as if considering what I just said “Okay dead shot" he replied bobbing his head up and down “ I’ll do that for you, but only if you stop dealing with Jefe. I don’t want for there to be any MIXUP... it might get messy" he replied. “I’ll let you know when it’s done.” He said and I nod my head and took my leave.
My final exams were in a weeks time and I had already finished all the work. I was just in the phase of final presentation. I was always good in math and reasoning so this course wasn’t all that hard for me. My grandmother always wanted me to be an engineer so I’m doing this for her, my parents never gave two shots about me and they were always fighting. They got separated before I was ten and I had to go back and forth between them although most of the time I stayed with my mom because she won custody. She would often times drop me at my grandmother’s for the weekend and those were my best says of my childhood. When I was about 13 my mom died in a car crash and I had to move in permanently with my granny because my dad was a junkie and a psychopath. One time he came over in the middle of the night and tried to take me from my grandma, threatening to stab her if she resisted, we were rescued by the cops because the neighbours heard our screaming. He was taken to jail and I’ve not heard from him since, not that I’m complaining. My grandmother loved me so much and I loves her too. It killed me when she past at 80 years of age and I was 16years at that time and just entering the University so i had to fend for myself.
I guess I’ve always been good at what I do, I’m the best goddamn drug distributor in California
I do my 100th push up and grab the towel as I wipe the sweat off my face. I drink some water, disconnecting from the speaker and I head upstairs. I have been working out for five hours now at the basement gym a d I was hungry. I reach my apartment and head into the shower when my phone dings. I pull it out to see a message from Juarez.
Juárez: Done. Now it’s your turn.
I drop my phone and step into the shower.
I have finished showering and was eating while going through my books for the third time. My phone rings and Tommy pops on my screen. I pick it up
“Hello Tommy?” I said
“Man something crazy just happened “ he replied
I frown. I don’t like hearing these news “what’s the problem “
“two of our men have been hit. They were on their way to deliver when someone shot them. I have a feeling it’s that Barbie bitch" he spoke from the other side muttering some curse words.
“I took care of her. I told Juarez to take care of her" I replied.
“Well you better make sure he did because someone is doing this to us and if word gets out, we’re screwed” he said “oh and another thing, Ruiz wants to make a drop tomorrow. “ he said.
“About Ruiz, we have to pull out man. The man’s a psychopath. Who knows he could be doing this to us right under our fucking noses, trying to take our shit from us" I said convincingly.
There is a long pause before Tommy muttered an okay and ended the call. I immediately called Juarez
“Hello?” he said
“I thought you said you took care of Barbie?” I asked immediately
“I did. I killed that slippery bitch. I did it with my own hands.” He replied
I pause for a bit, thinking before saying "okay"and ending the call
If he killed her and it isn’t Barbie, then who is doing this shit? This problem has to be fixed.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
It’s been two weeks now and I was done with my exams. The results came out the next day and I aced it. Now I’m done and a certified Engineer. I can focus on other things. Three more hits had happened in the past week even with our efforts in switching phones and changing up delivery and we cant continue with that unless people will find out and that’s bad for business. I haven’t heard from hazel since the last time and I miss her insanely but I cant call until I make sure no one can threaten her safety when she’s with me.
I drive by and stops at her hostel. It’s so rowdy and people are just moving in and out and just then I see her, my heart starts to race and feeling of excitement rise within me. It quickly dies down as I see a guy approaching her as she comes out, she seems to know the guy as they hug and they talk for a bit before they both head out maybe fir a walk. I watch as they walk side by side, anger swelling in me as jealousy sets in. I grip the steering so hard I heard my knuckles crack. I wanted to be the one walking by her side, holding her hands, hearing her laugh as we discussed. I start my car and drive off in the opposite direction.
*SAM*
It’s been almost a month since I last saw or even spoken to Hunter and I have to admit I’m missing him a little. Okay a whole lot! Those butterflies I get in my stomach must be super sad right now since they cant fly about my stomach and make me jittery .
A week after our last conversation I bumped into one guy at the smoothie shop literally, and we became friends, I got to know his name which is Adam and he was studying Architecture, he was in his final year, those lucky children. He loves smoothies as much as I do and he was from California just like me although his place is a bit far from where I stat but overall he’s a nice guy but there are no butterflies!!!
He called me this evening saying he was around and would love to stop by so we can chat a little and I said yes. I do enjoy his company but not as much as I do with Hunter. I mentally slap myself for comparing him with Hunter for the 100th time today. I get a text from him saying he was downstairs and I texted back that I’ll be down in 2 minutes.
I make my was down and he walked towards me. We hug and he talks about how hungry he was, making jokes about it and then he offered to treat me for dinner, luckily what I had on were some tracks and hoodie so I didn’t have to bother for the cold although I felt odd taking this to a restaurant but who cares! He fills me in on how his day went, making little jokes along the way as we walked and I laugh because they are really funny. He is a funny person and he is fun to be around but I preferred Hunter though....
We finished eating dinner and I was full. We leave and head back to my hostel when he said what caught my attention.
“Do you have a boyfriend?” He asked
I shook my head “No"
He nodded at my response as if considering his next word. I prayed against him asking me out because honestly I am still not ready for something serious at all and I didn’t want to ruin our friendship.
“Okay. But do you want to?” he asked again.
My eyebrows furrow in worry as I thought of what to say, careful not to kill his mood “I just finished getting out of a relationship and I’m not sure I’m ready for a new one now or anytime soon... I’m still taking my time to heal" I replied looking up at him after speaking. He isn’t that tall. Maybe a 5’9 but he was good looking. He had freckles which accentuated his facial features. He had no piercings nor tattoos which gave him a good boy look a d I wasn’t really the good boy type.
He nodded his head at my question.
We reached my hostel and he kissed me lightly on the cheek “You don’t deserve being treated badly Sam, you are a very beautiful lady and I’ll say that I will wait for you till you are ready. I’ll wait" he said as he hugged me waving a goodbye before leaving.
I just stood there for some seconds before heading back into my hostel.
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So!!! Guys what do you think???