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Chapter 11 - Befriend the target

November 02,2024

Early in the morning, Bats, Christian and Kaycee went to a car store. As an advance gift for Kaycee's incoming birthday, Bats bought him a Hilux pick-up car. Kaycee was excited and happy when he gave her a gift.

"Thank you for this gift big brother."

Kaycee hugged him as her tears was about to fall.

"Don't be such a baby."

Christian said while teasing her.

"Ok, that's enough of you both. How about let's go for a test drive?"

Bats interrupted as he patted her her sister's shoulder.

After that, they went to a test drive. Kaycee indeed knows how to drive.

After hours of driving, they went back to the hotel. Kaycee's rentalhouse doesn't have a parking lot. So they decided to let her stay in the hotel for a while.

Bats who was sitting in the balcony checking at his laptop knows that the Fortress Project will soon be finished this week. So he told Christian to go home with him tomorrow. But he felt something unease in his heart if he were to go home tomorrow. He told Ricardo about it, so he made a request to watch for his sister. Ricardo agreed on the spot. It was like a daughter for him so no need to worry.

Next day, both brothers went home. Bats saw his father outside looking at the 7th floor story building.

"Dad, how is it?"

Bats asked as he puts his arm around his shoulder.

His father was surprised when he looked who it was.

"Son, you're here. Welcome back!"

Then he hugged him.

There, they went inside and talked about the progress of the building. They talked in laughter with each other. Following that, Bats went outside to look for the office of the Project in Charge near the building.

"Tok, tok, tok" Bats knocked at the door.

"Come in!" The Project in Charge named Allen replied.

When Bats opened the door, he saw the Project in Charge typing on his laptop. As he turned around, he suddenly stood up and walked towards Bats.

"Good costumer, good day! How about you take a sit first."

Bats bowed slightly and thanked him.

"So about the progress of the project, I estimated to be done this week based on the Progress Billing you sent?"

Bats excitedly asked.

"Yes, yes. It will done this week. Once the termination of power supply and water supply is done, I'll inform you so we can have a walkthrough later on."

Allen replied confidently.

"I'll be expecting that Sir. If we don't encounter anything any failure during the walkthrough, I'll give you a bonus as a reward."

Bats smiled and replied.

"No going back on your words kind costumer!Hehe"

Allen excitedly replied.

Meanwhile, back on the hotel.

"Gwen, both brothers went home just as I heard last night. I think they will be back next week. Only his sister remained on their room."

Arthur told Gwen then he added,

"Not only that, I saw him bought a car for his sister the day before he left. Something like an advance birthday present maybe or something like that."

"Hmm, birthday huh? Stalk Bats Facebook profile and see his sister's profile. Let's see if when would that be."

Gwen smirked as he told Arthur.

After minutes of stalking, they later learned Kaycee's birthday date. Then Gwen suddenly had a vague idea.

"How about you call for our companions here first and let's have a meeting? Let's befriend his sister first. Once she took the bait, we'll manipulate her. Hehehe"

---Next Day---

A man in his thirties and a woman with a white dressed attire holding a pink handbag were talking at the corridor just outside their room.

"Are you sure? But your brother requested me to watch for you."

Ricardo asked.

"No worries big brother Ricardo, I have my friends with me so don't be worried. I promise I'll be home before 6:00pm. Just don't tell my brother. Plsss..."

Kaycee replied as she holds his arms pleading him.

"Ok, ok. But if something happens on the way, just call or text me."

Ricardo gave up and sighed.

Kaycee became excited then hugged Ricardo.

"Thank you big brother. I'll go now."

"Take care! Be home before 6 or else I'll tell your brother."

Ricardo waived as he replied.

On the other hand, a group of 4 women at the stairs were peeking at Ricardo and Kaycee.

"The target's gone, follow her. Inform the boys to start the car and wait for us at the entrance."

Gwen told to her companions.

When Kaycee was on the parking lot, the group of men in a white HiAce Van were peeking at her.

"Is that the target? Wow! What a white skin and a perfect body. She's beautiful! She's mine guys!"

The long hair, Alex reacted while holding the wheel.

"What do you mean she's mine?Lol! First come first serve."

A man with a tattoo on his neck named Dexter replied.

"You guys give up. She's my target!"

A man with an eyeglass, Dwight interrupted.

"Who said she's your target? I'm more handsome than you all guys. So she's my girl."

Karl told them confidently.

"Enough guys, you look like a bunch of id*ots. How about you start the car now as planned."

Kurt expressed himself as if he was the boss.

After confirming the target, they started following her. Kaycee was focused on driving that's why she didn't noticed a white HiAce Van was following her.

She arrived at SM Baguio at exactly 10:00am. As she parked her car, she immediately went to her friends at the entrance of the mall.

"Bah!!!"

Kaycee poked Michelle's and Nathalie's waist.

"Surprise!!!"

Both were surprised, then the three hugged each other. As they walk inside,

"Is it true your brother bought you a car?"

Michelle asked.

"Yes, it was an advance gift."

Kaycee excitedly replied.

"I wish my brother would give me a gift like that too."

Nathalie expressed her jealous face.

The three continued talking as they went inside. They talked with laughter on each other. Back to the parking lot, Gwen and her companions were talking about the plan. They were chuckling and smiling sinisterly.

The three went on shopping, watching a movie, singing on a karaoke, playing games, etc..... As the three were having a friendly date playing basketball arcade, a group of 5 men went closer to them.

Kaycee didn't mind them but her two friends were looking at them.

"Hey sis, look at them. They looked handsome."

Michelle told Nathalie as she giggled.

"That long hair fits his appearance. Look, look, they're coming closer. Pretend to be doing something."

Nathalie whispered to Michelle

"Hi girls, may we play with you?"

Alex said as he touched the ball from the shooting arcade next to where the three are playing and shoots.

"You girls are beautiful. Do you have boyfriends maybe?"

Dwight asked then leaned near the shooting arcade.

"Uhm, hello.. No, we don't."

Michelle touched and started rubbing her hair.

"I'm Dwight by the way, this is Alex, Dexter, Karl and Kurt."

Dwight introduced him and his companions while smiling towards them.

"Hello"

"Hi.."

"Nice to meet"

Michelle and Nathalie greeted back,

"I'm, Michelle. This is Nathalie and she is Kaycee."

Both Michelle and Natalie were smiling like kids seeing their crushes. They keep on poking each other's arm. But Kaycee, doesn't give a f*ck as she was concentrating on playing the arcade.

After the timer countdown is finished, she noticed them.

"Michelle, Nathalie. Are you ok? You both are smiling in a different way."

Kaycee teasingly asked them both.

"Hi. Kaycee, right? Nice shot by the way. Your friends told me about you."

Alex raised his hand ready for a shake hands.

"Yes, I'm Kaycee. Thank you."

Kaycee shook hands with him.

Later on, Alex introduced his companions to Kaycee. They talked and talked with them, well, more like flirting.

After a few hours, instead of having a friendly date. It went like a blind date. The 5 men continued to pursue them.

Dexter targeted Michelle and Dwight targeted Nathalie. Not really a target but more on a distraction. The three men, Alex, Karl and Kurt tried flirting Kaycee.

Later on, Kaycee looked at her watch. It was already 5:00 pm.

"Uhm sis Michelle, Nathalie. Let's go home. I promised I'd be back before 6:00pm or else I'll be in trouble."

Kaycee reminded them.

"Ok sis. Sorry guys. Her brother is strict."

Michelle and Nathalie told the 5 men.

When they waived goodbye to them, they already exchanged contact with them.

They were already on the parking lot. Michelle and Nathalie was talking about what just happened while Kaycee was checking her key in her handbag. Suddenly, an unexpected masked man snatched Kaycee's handbag.

The three were shocked as their eyes became big.

"Hey you!Stop! Robbery. Help!"

"Help security!"

Michelle and Nathalie shouted.

Kaycee started running and following the masked man when suddenly a group of women accidentally bumped into the masked man making the masked man fall on the ground.

"Please, stop him! He took my bag!"

Kaycee pleaded them to stop the robber.

"What? A robbery? Quick kick him. Kick him!"

Gwen told her companions.

The companions kicked and kicked and kicked the masked man. The masked man struggled as he was sorrounded by the 4 women. Gwen quickly took the bag but the masked man got up forcefully making it escape from the scene.

"Hey you! Come back here!"

Gwen shouted as she pointed the masked man.

Kaycee went closer to them panting followed by Michelle and Nathalie.

Gwen gave the bag to Kaycee.

"Thank you Ma'am. If it weren't for you, I would have lost him."

Kaycee thanked and bowed slightly to them.

"No problem. Women should help each other."

Gwen smiled.

After a few minutes thanking Gwen and her companions, Kaycee gave her contact information to help them in the future as compensation.

After the three drove away, Gwen's companions went back to the van.

"Nice acting babe! Sorry we kicked you so hard."

Gwen excited said at the same time felt sorry.

"It's ok, not a problem." Arthur replied.

"Once our plan succeeds, don't forget our cut Gwen."

"Yeah, don't forget about us"

"How about you treat us dinner first."

As Maryjane, Stephanie and Angel replied.

"Ok, ok. let's wait for the boys first."

Gwen agreed.