Chapter 34
Bewunder
me, but i don’t give a damn.
it’s been a long time since I’ve been here. The only resson I’m back to recover a piece of the puzzle I’m about
Ineed to stay low be avoid some bastards.
hastards stickingt
Talready have Khalid on
jack–no need to add more.
This bar in discreet, frequented only by crinsiesals and fugitives. It’s rare for anyone to stick their nose where it doesn’t belong. They too scared of being
ratted out.
I don’t need her help. This was just an excuse to force her to come out with me in exchange for her precious we
“You’re still just as handsome?
I lift my head and meet the gaze of the waitress give her a smirk.
A brunette with green eyes, a body that’s perfect in all the right ways–I’ve tested it several times over the years. I can see a sparkle in her eyes. means i still affect her.
it’s been a while since you’ve come around…
She’s using a sultry tone. I smile in amusement. I imagine she wants me to take her right now on the counter in front of all the men here
“you haven’t changed”
“assume you’re here on business, but maybe afterward we could spend some time together? For old times sake
i came to retrieve something, not to see you again. Don’t get your hopes up
She looks offended and immediately walks off to the back of the bal.
Suddenly, there’s no sound at all in the bar. I place my hand on the gun in the back of my pants. I turn my head. I smile slightly when i saw her in the doorway. So she’s the one who caused the silence?
The outfit hugs her curves perfectly. She’s caught the attention of every man in the room.
“Excuse me, can someone help me please? I lost my car keys and I need help finding them outside,” she says in a sweet, sugary voice.
leaves the door wide open and walks out, showing a perfect view of her ass. She’s got balls..
All the guys rush to the exit to help this poor damsel in distress. It makes me smile, and relieved, I remove my hand from my weapon,
She’s not so useless. In just a few minutes, the bar is emptied of all its occupants, except Gina, who’s probably cursing me for rejecting her.
“The last time I saw this bar empty was during a police raid.”
I turn my head and flash a big smile. I stand from my seat.
Yassersmiles and opens his arms wide. We give each other a warm hug
“I’m glad to see you again”
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He smiles and sits on one of the barstools joined him and sat beside him.
He has long benwn hair with some grey strands, a scar over his left eye, a buin on his latt cheek, and a dominant bid for a man in his folde
You’ve become a man, köd
“You become a man frein life’s low blows, right?”
“So, you’ve become the big boss? I didn’t think you’d follow that path, too, but good for you if it works.
“When you’ve got talent lis something, you use it “
“Everyone respects you. No one dares talk behind your back.”
“I had to build my reputation
“So that’s how you got everyone out? I knew you wanted to talk in private, but I didn’t think you’d empty the whole bar
“had help. From a woman
He rolls his eyes
“You’re working with women now?“,
“It’s a long story. I don’t have time to tell it. I’ve got a lot to do.”
“Time is money.
I glance at the back of the bar to make sure no one’s listening.
“need to talk to you about something serious, Yasser.”
“I’m ritening”
“Lasked
you to meet me here because it’s far from where Live I didn’t want to put youre in danger, or your family’s
He loses hit smile.
“Put my life in danger?”
“I don’t want you mixed up in my business. If the wrong people find out I met with you, they’ll connect the dots fast.”
He raises his eyebrows.
Stop talking like that, Alexander, You’re freaking me out.”
“It’s to keep you from getting into trouble because of me.”
“I don’t understand a thing.”
“Trust me, it’s better that way.”
“Why did you even ask me to come if you’re going to be all mysterious?”
“You have something I want. You know exactly what it is”
He opens his eyes wide in surprise.
“How do you know about its existence?!
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“What do you thinky”.
“Shh, Alexander How did you know I was the phủ who had 117 1 don’t ow
“I just used the process
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emed the most likely
* heard you just got out of prison to you got yourself wrested oppose this crap completely ey
“key what I’m doing. Don’t underestimate
“Why do you think no one else tried to complete the puzzle? I could’ve done it. But Idde 1 Why do you want to pull ja chant like that?
“No one had the balls to do it I do”
“Don’t you think your life’s already in enough danger? You realize how many enemies you’ll make?”
“You’re king both our lives asking for this?”
“That’s why I want you to give me what I came for and go back to your wife and kids,”
“if give it to you, I’m sending you to your grave–and I’ve always seen you like a nephew!”
walk to the grave on my own.”
“Why do you want to do this? You don’t need it
“I have my reasons
He runs a hand over his face and sighs.
“I don’t have it on me
“I know you’ve got it in or
one of your pockets. You’d never come to see me without it.”
He touches the right pocket of his pants.
“Do what I asked you to do.”
“Or what? You gonna point a gun at my head?”
“Wasser, I’m asking you as a friend. Give me what I came to get
“Are you sure about this, Alexander?”
“I’ve got what it takes to face the consequences of my actions”
He looks me straight in the eyes. He understands I’m not about to look away
He searches his pocket and pulls out a black, envelope folded in half. He hands it to me. I check the contents and slip it into one of my pockets with a satisfied smile.
Another piece of the puzzle just fit perfectly,
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You made the right choice, Yasser.“”
“I hope you won’t regret it and that it’s worth it. I’ve lost a lot of close people. Make sure I don’t have to attend your funeral, you’re (enly to mias
“Don’t worry about me.”
“If you need anything, call me. For you, I’m ready to come out of retirement and bring out my old toys to kill anyone who wants to hurl you
“That won’t be necessary. Enjoy your family and your retirement:
“You’re the next generation, Alexander. He worthy of it.”
I smile at him. Before leaving, I advise him,
“You should go out the back of the bar to avoid being noticed.”
As I’m about to leave the bat, he places his hand on my arm.
“Take care of yourself, Alexander,”
With a small nod to salute him, I head to the exit of the bar.
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