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Chapter 28 - Chapter 08

"Huh? Isn't Jim supposed to turn right to go to his house? I thought he said..whatever. Maybe he has to pick something up from town first."

*Beriiing*

"Hello."

"Hello. You on him?"

"Yeah. He decided to stroll into town. I'm now parked at the convenience store. Before you ask….he hasn't bought….wait."

"What? What is it?"

"Nothing. Just some snacks and a bag of Jerky."

"...Okay. Stay on him."

"I'm already on it. Over and out."

"Kid, you can just say see you later. This is not a mission."

"But I'm undercover. I got to blend in."

"Is someone following me?"

"Dim your lights, quick."

"My night driving is not that well. I might scratch your car."

"Just hurry. Make this turn up here."

"Then I'd lose him."

"No you won't. I have his car tagged. Trust me."

"Ooookay. I trust you. Dimming…..now."

"Nope. Just a slick."

"Where….are you….going, Old man?"

"Kid?"

"He's headed out of town. To where, I know not."

"Stay close but not too close. Don't want him spooked."

"David, can I go outside a sec?"

"Wha…..sure. Just stay in the perimeter."

"Thanks. I just need some air. All these cops everywhere are making me nervous."

"I understand completely. Hurry back."

*Huuuu…..Haaaaa*

"The cellar door has to be around here somewhere? I will go in, sneak Mars out, and be back before anyone notices. Now, where's the key? I think dad left it in the shed."

*Ti…ti..tick…tick…vrOoooooo*

*Huuuuuuu….haaaaa*

"I'm getting too old for this."

"Kid, where are you now?"

"You're not going to believe this but….."

"But….But what? Where is he? Tell me? Spit it out?"

"...He's turned around and is going home. Guess he was out looking for deer. Sorry sir."

"Don't be sorry. Come on home."

"But Boss, Jim's car is not moving. He lied to us. What if Jim is interceding again?"

"Here. We'll know when Kid comes home. Either way, one of them is getting a beating."

*Dadingadingdaling*

"Come on. This door never seems to open without force. Open sesame….Ouch* I said….open….mmmmemmmmemmmm"

"Shh…I'm not here to hurt you."

"*Aaahhhkerch*

"Damn you, devil. I told you I wasn't going to hurt you."

"Get away from me. You're not…."

"Hey, hey. Please, just calm yourself and hear me out. Can you do that?

"Why should I?'

"I said please?"

"Who are you?"

"Jim Bones the name. You are?"

"Olivia. Olivia Vanilla. I know you."

"Whatever you know, it wasn't me. I wasn't even there that night."

"I know. You left early."

"Huh? How do you know that?"

"What are they saying, what are they saying?"

"I have contacts too."

"Then when I ask this next question, you're not going to get mad are you?"

"Depends on what you ask. Seems I am the only one who stands for your innocence so mind what you say. One yell and police will come running."

"....Where's Mars?"

"POLICE!!!!!!! POLI…mmmmemmmmemmmm"

"David, did you hear that? Sounds like Olivia. She's in trouble."

"I don't hear a thing. Probably say a snake."

"Olivia, you said you were cool. Here, have a piece of Jerky."

"Thanks.

You know, you shouldn't be here. Everybodys out looking for you. David even personally told me not to listen to a word you say."

"I'm just here to warn you. If you have Mars, take him out, now. There is a crew coming to finish the job tonight. I fear for your safety."

"Just call them off."

"They're not my men."

"You should go check on her anyways. I'll stay watch."

"What do you mean they're…"

"OLIVIA!!!!!!! OLIVIA!!!!!! ARE YOU OKAY? I HEARD YOU SCREAM AND WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU'RE OKAY."

"......I"M FINE...…JUST A SNAKE. THAT'S All."

"OKAY. JUST DONT BE OUT TOO LONG. JIM COULD BE ANYHWHERE AND YOU KNOW HOW HE IS."

"I"LL BE IN IN A MINUTE."

"Olivia, I…."

"Meet me here when your men show up tonight. Sharp. Don't be late."

"Wait, OLIVIA…..Olivia. You need to get out now."

"I'LL BRING MARS."

"Olivia…you can't…nevermind.....*OOf*