Ch 2: You're worth it.
A/N: I'd like to thank everyone who favorited and followed. Also if Paige seems heartless or whatever, it's intentional. She'll soften up, but maintain her ballsy attitude.
Ppov
I stared at Emily's picture in openmouthed, wide-eyed shock. Caleb nudged me and gave me a look that said 'We will talk about this later.' I look at the rest of the file and there isn't a reason listed on why they want her killed. "Why they do they want her killed?" I ask Bruno trying to sound in disinterested.
"I don't know, they were way more professional than some of our other clients usually are. They didn't want me to know why they wanted her whacked."
I looked at the file to get some more answers. Like: they wanted to done within three weeks, make it look like an accident, and wipe her computers and burn any files or paperwork she might have.
I consider telling Bruno about Emily, but even though he is like a father to me (since my parents died) I know he won't take it well.
"Well we're gonna get right on this!" I say with false excitement hoping Bruno doesn't see the grim look on my face. I grab the file and storm out of the building that looks like a law firm from the outside. I throw Caleb the keys because I'm too wrapped up in my own thoughts to drive, and because he knows how I think and where I like to go to blow off steam.
"Motherfucker!" I scream as I pull the trigger which releases 30 rounds in 6 seconds. I feel a comforting hand on my back.
"Enough stalling Paige, we have to talk. What are we going to do?" He asks concerned.
"I have no idea. I mean I just met her but I can't stop thinking about her. But I can't let Bruno down, he taught me I everything I know. But… what are you gonna do about Hanna?
"I'm not sure what I going to do about Hanna, but I want to see where it goes."
"I know you care for her. But I also know that people like us can't have a relationship with the kind of jobs we have. Hell, I can't have a relationship with anyone, even if we have the same job."
"That doesn't count, you and Shana weren't good for each other; and she cheated on you that wasn't your fault. You'd think two crazy people would be perfect for each other." Caleb chuckled. "Booby chose to get out and he is living a happy life, and he has a baby on the way." Caleb smirked.
"Well that's fine for him. But… wait how do you know that he has a baby on the way. We agreed to kinda (only speaking on the phone every now and again) lose contact; so our job doesn't endanger his family."
"I may have hacked into his computer and seen a baby registry." Caleb shrugged.
"So what do you think we should do?" I asked.
"I think we should be happy, I know you're worried about disappointing Bruno but you have to live your own life. And we deserve to be happy. I we should protect her, them."
"Let's get a third opinion." I said while reaching into my pocket to grab my phone. "Let's call booby, he'll know what to do." I said putting it on speaker phone.
"Hey booby, what are you up to?" I asked then waited for a response. "So I need your guidance old wise one. I met this girl, I feel something that I haven't felt in a long time; but today I found out that she's a mark for a really big case."
"I know you feel an obligation to Bruno. But if you think that it could go somewhere between you two, you owe it to yourself to see where it goes. Like me I got out because I met the one for me, and I knew there couldn't be a future for us with what I did for a living. My advice is to find out why they want her gone, and try to stop it."
"Thank you, man. And congrats."
"Wait how did... You know what I'm not even surprise by anything you two do anymore. And thanks." He sighed.
"You're going to be a great dad if you continue to give good advice. Bye!" I hung up before he could respond
"So what decision did you come up with?" Caleb asked.
"Let's find out who wants her dead and why, put a stop to it, then I don't know what. I guess live happily ever after."
"Sounds good to me. You knew what you were going to do since the beginning you just needed someone to tell you that you're worth it and that you deserve love." Caleb said softly.
"Let's cut all the sappy shit and get to work." I said while looking down. "Emily gave me her number can you track it and see where she is right know."
"Yep." He said then ran to get his laptop.
"Hey Caleb, thanks." I said while still looking down, he only nodded and kept going.
"Ok, where are they?" I asked Caleb who was sitting right next to me (in the driver's seat) behind Emily and Hanna's house."
"They seem to be about 20 minutes away on Bell rd. So you have 15 minutes just to be safe."
Before I get out of the car I say "Call me if anything changes."
I'm putting the last cam up where they won't notice it, then I have to put mics in the bathrooms. I told Caleb we should just put cams in the bathroom but he said something about everyone deserves privacy; that's ironic coming from a hacker who leaked countless classified secrets. But whatever.
After I finished putting the mic in the bathroom, I hear "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they're like it's better than yours…" I chuckle at my ringtone for Caleb, then I realize something must be wrong.
"What?" I ask concerned. "You have five minutes to get out of there!"
"Ok, ok. Calm down, I'm leaving now." I'm in the bathroom in Emily's room. I go to leave when I see her laptop on her bed; I open it up and power it on. Thankfully there isn't a password.
"Hey I'm going to copy some of her files from her computer." "You don't have time for that. You have to get out of there now or you're going to have some explaining to do. Not only why you're in their house, and why you didn't call her back. And you know you can't lie under pressure. So get out of…" he paused "Goddamnit their here!"
"Shit!" I hung up and grabbed her laptop, and a handful of her jewelry stuffed it in my pocket, then ran down the stairs I make it to the back door just as I hear the front door opens thankfully its separated by the living room and kitchen. I race out of the back door and leave it open so it looks like a robbery. (A half-assed robbery) I hop over the fence and make it back to the car.
"Shit that was close. Drive Thelma." I huff.
"Do you have the feed and audio?" I ask Caleb who was sitting on my couch with his laptop. Are they in a good enough spot?" I ask hoping I wouldn't have to go back to adjust them.
"Yeah." He said then put the image on my TV. "They called the cops." Caleb said pointing at the screen.
"What are they saying, turn it up."
Epov
"Ma'am, the point of entry seems to be the back door. Hanna snickered despite the situation, and I rolled my eyes at her. "Did you list everything that is missing?" The officer asked.
"My laptop, and some jewelry. But if they came in through the back door why didn't they take the TV, or the tablet that sitting on kitchen counter, or the money I had on my dresser, or any of Hanna's things?" I ask confused.
"I agree this does sound strange. Maybe you spooked 'em? And they didn't have enough time. Did you hear or see anything earlier?" Officer McDimples questioned. (Nickname courtesy of Hanna Marin) "No we didn't hear or see anything." Hanna responded.
"They only took your things, do you have any enemies or someone with grudges against you?" Officer McDimples asked me.
"No, I can't think of anyone." I lied.
"Well I suggest that you change the locks, and get a stronger lock on the sliding backdoor, and contact your insurance company. We'll do our best, but I wouldn't hold your breath."
"Ughh!" I exhaled sharply while sitting on the couch. "What's wrong?" Hanna asked.
I looked at her like she lost her mind. "I know it isn't just about the robbery. What's really going on, Em?"
"This have been a crazy week, first my job, then the Paige and Alison thing, now this." I huffed. "What's going on with your job?" Hanna asked about my physical therapy job working with injured vets.
"I don't want to talk about it." I lied again. I want nothing more than to talk about it with someone but I don't want to drag Hanna into it, especially when I don't have all the facts, yet.
"OK, what's going on with Paige and Alison?"
"Alison wants to get back together but I really liked Paige but she just left and didn't say anything. I thought we clicked but I guess not. I tried with Alison twice already and each time blew up in my face but she was my first love, my first everything. I don't know what to do. What about you and Caleb?"
"I've been texting him, we're just going to see where it goes. He said they left in a rush because of an emergency. I think you should give it a chance with Paige, before you go back to the She-Devil. And as for the robbery I will handle everything ok?"
"Thanks Hanna. I think I'm going to go upstairs to lie down, and text Paige. Come with me." I asked needing my friend close today.
I changed into pajamas, then I went to curl up on my bed next to Hanna; and to text Paige. As soon as I sent the text to Paige I heard something vibrating underneath my bed.
"Em. I think your special toy wants some alone time with you." Hanna joked.
"Really Hanna?" I got off the bed and looked under it to find what it was. "What the fuck, I didn't see this earlier." I mumbled holding Paige's phone. It flashing from the text I sent her.
Ppov
Caleb called or should I say yelled my name from the living room. "Paige!"
"What?" I ask while running back into the living room spilling beer along the way. "Is that your phone?" Caleb asked looking towards the TV screen.
I followed his gaze "Oh Shit!"
A/N 2: I'm uploading this really late so if you see any mistakes tell me.
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