Rafael's thoughts after they were caught by the police
The return of the cargo was only the tip of the iceberg, I had no idea that something could happen after that. How couldn't I see this coming? Someone knew about the guns, he or she knew where it would be delivered, then that person kindly returned them a few days later to be delivered to Don Calderon and for me to be arrested by the police.
Whoever did this was very well informed, either there's a mole among my men or among Don Calderon's. However, none of my men knew the meeting place between Don Calderon and me. So the mole must be among Don Calderon's men.
In any case one thing is sure, the person who dared to attack me will pay for it with his life. I will flush him out myself if necessary and this person will die by my hands in excruciating pain because no one, I mean no one, attacks Rafael Herrera and gets away with it.
Rafael is very influential and had friends in very high places all over the government, because either these people owed him a favor or he knew things, secrets that concerned them. The police captain was one of them, Rafael had enough to put pressure on him to lose his job and even see him ending his days in prison.
Rafael and the captain went to his office to talk after he was released.
"Once again, please accept my deepest apologies Mr. Herrera for this little misunderstanding. I can guarantee you that this will never happen again", said the captain in a trembling voice.
"Tell me captain, how could one of your men know the location of my meeting with Don Calderon when I myself only knew it a few hours ago?", Rafael said in a surprisingly calm voice as he stared at the captain's window where he could gaze out over the city.
"Well, I don't know Mr. Herrera. Bold is an excellent lieutenant, I imagine he must have been watching you or Don Calderon for a long time," the captain tried to explain.
His answer obviously did not please Rafael, but he had remembered a name: Bold.
"Could I speak to this Lieutenant Bold privately, Captain?" Rafael still asked in a calm voice, which worried the captain even more.
"Of course, of course. I'll have him called into my office right away," the captain said in a shaky voice then calling Lieutenant Bold into his office.
Minutes later, Ryan walked into his captain's office and was furious that Rafael was released without even spending at least a day in the cell.
"You called me Captain?" he said with a slight anger in his voice.
"Yes. Mr. Herrera here wishes to speak to you in private", replied the captain.
"I have absolutely nothing to say to a criminal, sir. With all due respect sir, I believe you are making a very big mistake in releasing Mr. Herrera. He is charged with arms trafficking, murder and so much more. I have evidence to back it up," Ryan says, in a high, frustrated tone
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"And where exactly did you get these evidences accusing me of all these crimes Mr. Bold. As far as I know there was no weapon at the place where you arrested me", Rafael replied, turning around and looking up and down at Ryan.
"I certainly won't reveal my sources to a criminal," Ryan replied, brazenly.
"Listen to me very carefully, lieutenant. You seem to be a very perceptive person, don't waste your future in the police on stories that don't concern you, that you know absolutely nothing about and are completely beyond you", Rafael told him said in a firm tone.
"Know one thing Mr. Herrera that here in this station, I'm known for one thing and that is my determination. When I have a target in sight, I will not let go until it is shot down. In this case, you are my target Mr. Herrera and I will do everything in my power to arrest you and send you to prison where you will end your days", Ryan answered him confidently while looking him straight in the eyes.
"You have no idea what a mess you just got into Lieutenant Bold. You, you may not be afraid of me but I'm sure your family wouldn't agree with you. You will be solely responsible if something bad happens to them", Rafael told him, all moving closer to him and standing straight in front of Ryan.
"You have already taken everything from me Mr. Herrera. Your threats are futile against a man who has already lost everything", Ryan answered him with confidence and with a small dose of sadness. Then Ryan immediately left the office before Rafael could reply.
"Please excuse his brazenness Mr. Herrera, Lieutenant Bold has absolutely no idea what he's saying," the Captain said to Rafael stuttering.
"Make sure he doesn't get in my way again captain or else it's going to end very badly for you than for him", Rafael said firmly and walked out of the office too.
As Rafael was about to leave the police station, he met a totally unexpected person outside the door.
"Ashley?!" Rafael said in surprise.
"Rafael?! What... What are you doing here ?" Ashley said while stroking her neck, also surprised to see Rafael at the police station.
"I...I was coming to see a friend. What are you doing here?" Rafael stammered.
"I...I came to see someone too," Ashley said and looked down.
"Well, I still have a lot of things to do Ashley and I really need to go," replied coldly before leaving the police station.
"Okay...I...have to go too anyway," Ashley replied but Rafael was already gone and she sighed sadly.
She then walked over to the officer behind the reception desk and said, "uh... Hello, I'm Ashley Conrad I got a call telling me to come here"
Ryan was about to go out for coffee when he overheard Rafael talking with Ashley and seemed to know each other. He then carefully spied on Ashley's every move at the police station when suddenly his phone rang.
It was a hidden number, so he headed for his office, making sure to close the door behind him.
"Hello!?" he answered the call.
"I hope you liked my little gift, Lieutenant," said the mysterious voice.
"Your gift?! Are you kidding me?! Your gift was useless because Rafael Herrera is still free," Ryan replied angrily.
"Be patient, lieutenant. The game has just started. Trust me, this is just the beginning Rafael Herrera will pay for everything he has done. I will contact you later with more information" , the voice said and the call ends immediately.
"Hello? Hello? That son of a b*tch dared to hang up on me. Patience is unfortunately the one thing I miss the most," Ryan said simply and sighed.