Chapter 24
(You two are with me, come on.)
I walk over to the van and throw in a duffel bag,
"Mira y ve si falta algo."
(Look and see if something is missing.)
One of my men opens the bag and searches though it.
"Everything seems to be here. But did you mean to pack this?"
He holds up a roll of condoms and I smirk,
"Hehe, yeah man. Now let's go! We gotta get there before anyone shows up!"
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"Miguel, Jesús, ustedes dos se dirigen al área de la cocina."
(Miguel, Jesus, you two go to the kitchen area.)
"Aye."
They change into their waiter outfits and head inside. I watch them from the tiny screen in the van.
"¿Puedes oírnos jefe?"
(Can you hear us boss?)
"Alto y claro. ¿Tienes tus armas?"
(Loud and clear. Do you have your weapons?)
"Sí señor. Le daremos la bomba a uno de los trabajadores, ¿verdad?"
(Yes sir. We will give the bomb to one of the workers, right?)
"Yeah, now act natural. You got workers on your left."
I watch as the plan unfolds perfectly. The cake is set and a few guest have started to arrive.
Miguel and Jesus are doing excellent, all that's left now is for them to show up.
A tinted suv pulls up. It's them. I watch as Carlos steps out and walks to the pa.s.sengers side. He opens the door and Kaz steps out.
She has on a wine colored dress on. It shows off her perfect figure, hugging her body and exposing her leg and back.
"She looks gorgeous."
I see a smile appear in her face,
"Well thank you Ricky."
"Oh s.h.i.+t, I forgot you could hear me."
Carlos puts his arm around her,
"Don't tell me you tryna hit on my date mane."
"Get serious. This shouldn't take too long, Carlos, tell the valet to 'do a lap'. He'll know what it means."
He tosses the keys and do as I said. The man nods and take the car around back.
"Switch to camera 6."
An inside view of the building is in the tv. Everything seems to be normal. People are socializing and drinking.
"Kaz, go to the bathroom."
She nods,
"Excuse me, I have to run off to the restroom."
Carlos moves out of her way and continues
"Ok, i'm in the bathroom, what did you need me to do?"
"I've placed a blade in the last stall. I'm sure you know how to handle one."
"Right. All I do now is act normal and wait for the bomb?"
"Exactly. When you've finished, the others will be waiting for you and Carlos in the back."
She slides the blade in a thigh holster.
"I must say I find it incredibly s.e.xy that you have one of those on."
She rolls her eyes,
"Keep it in your pants."
She fixes her dress and head back out to the party.
"Ah, nice of you to join us, Negative."
Her eyes get wide and her face turns pale. I know that face. It's her...
"Mother. Nice to see you're doing well."
She gives Kaz a limp handshake,
"Who is this young man?"
"This is Carlos. He invited me as his date tonight."
He holds out his hand,
"Nice to meet you, Ms.?"
"Ms.White."
Kaz clings onto his arm and looks at the camera.
"Hey, what's going on?"
"She wasn't supposed to see me."
"What does that mean Kaz?"
She shudders,
"It means we need to move now."
"N-now? Ok, I think I can arrange for that to happen. As of right now you just have act normal and if you have a chance, tell Carlos."
"Right."
I change stations,
"Miguel, Jesus. I need the cake brought in now."
"Are you sure? It's still early."
"I'm not asking. Do it now and then head back to the car."
"Yessir."
They wheel the cake out and everyone claps and cheers.
Kaz moves closer to her target while Carlos stands near her mother.
The boy and his father walk up in stage.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen,"
He picks up his son,
"I'd like to thank you all for showing up to little Pablo's 5th birthday."
The boy takes the mic from his fathers hand,
"Thank you for the gifts!"
The audience laughs,
"Well, it seems like he's excited. How about we cut your cake, sound good?"
He grins,
"Yes!"
"Kaz, you have about 15 seconds to kill him when they light that candle. Carlos, you too."
"Got it."
He walks over to the cake and pulls out a lighter. Kaz stands behind him with her hand on her thigh.
I double check to see if the car is ready.
"It's time. I'm cutting off the radio, you'll be on your own until this thing is over."
I flip the ear pieces off and sit back.
He lights the candle and I can see that she's counting down.
"Happy birthday to you,"
15. 14. 13. 12.
"Happy birthday to you!"
11. 10. 9.
"Happy birthday dear Pablo..."
8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
*BOOM*
The cake explodes and Kaz springs into action. She hops across the boy and cuts the mans throat. I look at Carlos and he has already stabbed his target.
They use the smoke to their advantage and head towards the kitchen. He holds her hand and pulls her behind him as he busts out of the doors.
Jesus opens the car door,
"¡VAMOS!"
(COME ON!)
They leap into the car and speed off. I jump into the front seat and turn the truck on. I watch as they zoom past me and trail them.
My phone rings,
"Yo."
"Ricky, what now?"
I can hear a bit of worry in Kaz's voice.
"Me and you are gonna take a trip."
"A trip?"
"Yup. Just me and you."
Carlos yells in the background.
"What he say Kaz?!"
"He's taking me on a trip..."