Cops and Robbers: Or Thieves?
He was a Local Rookie Cop just trying to make a name for himself. She was a creature of the night with a little problem, but an Angelic star in the day. And neither knew what would happen in a city that never sleeps. But they both knew that in New York a new beginning could come. One way or the other...
Chapter 3: Hard Hit: Sweet Apology
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"I'm leaving for Yunie's, Dad" Rikku yelled as she zipped up her crop black leather jacket. It topped off her blue tank and black jeans and boots perfectly.
"Okay sweetheart be safe. Be back around noon tomorrow for that shoot thing your agent was talking about" He advised. She gave an 'okay', then headed out the door to her waiting taxi.
She never really told her dad what she did at her cousin's house. She started back in Connecticut in her sophomore year. It was just a random thing her and Yuna and her other B.F.F. Paine did. It was only suppose to be a one time thing but then it turned into more. Paine was like Rikku , she had the same problem as Rikku. And some how this took her mind off of what she had been born and burdened with. And now it was a weekly routine. It was always easy and low profile. Paine and Yuna had thought about taking it big time but Rikku didn't want to jeopardize her career. But a few days ago she really considered it. And now she was heading over to her 19 year old cousin's apartment so they could put one of their big one's in motion. So tonight was going to be a fun night.
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11pm
Rikku , Yuna ,and Paine were ready for action. All black cat suit outfits with black leather hill boots. Rikku's idea. She was a supermodel. Couldn't do this looking horrible in tacky outfits. They all had walkie talkies and a whole kit. Compliments of Paine's job at a spy ware shop. The plan was to head into the New York jewelers store. Nab a bag or two of jewels then head out fast and unnoticed. Then we they thought they had enough publicity they would have someone find it outside the store with a sorry note. Easy right.
Just like getting in from the roof. Surprisingly no one was standing guard or anything. And the strangest thing was the roof door was unlocked. Yuna and Paine didn't mind it, but Rikku was cautious. Something was up and she could sense it. She had to be on her toes because Paine and Yuna were only worried about one thing. The jewels. She wanted to get a thrill out of this too but if something was wrong, she could lose everything.
" Easy. This'll be a piece of cake."
But she still felt a little uneasy. Looking around the street she noticed a woman standing far on a roof a few buildings down. She couldn't get a good glimpse but she was blonde and wore a red dress or something. Rikku almost forgot what she was doing for a second but then Yuna pulled her in.
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As they found the key and opened the cases Rikku felt uneasy. She kept going bak to that woman she saw on the roof. She might call the cops or worse...her pops. But she couldn't think too long on it. They bagged the jewels in black backpacks and prepared to leave. And as they were on the roof, Rikku saw the woman was gone. She was almost calm for a second until she saw flashing red and white lights and a siren from down below. Yuna and Paine saw it too because both of them ducked with Rikku.
" oh shit. What're we going to do?!" Yuna whispered in a panic.
" I don't know. How many are there down there?" Paine asked looking at Rikku.
" I don't know." Rikku quickly replied. But the look they both gave her means to look an see.
So taking a deep calming breathe, Rikku slowly got on her knees and crawled over to the ledge. Peering over she saw something that made the fear of cops coming even worse.
" Hey, Yo Gippal you go check the side door. I'll take the front."
" Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap!" Rikku said to herself. She quickly crawled back to Yuna and Paine in a panic.
" So how many."
" Just one car. Two cops but..." Rikku looked like she had seen a ghost.
" But what? We don't have time for this Rikku." Paine hit her in the arm.
" Gippal is one of them."
" Gippal? As in..." Yuna asked.
" Yeah. He went to check the side door. The other cop is in the front."
" Doesn't matter. We'll take him out. Take him from behind then make our way through the back alley." Paine planned.
" What? We can't hurt Gippal. We can't" Rikku realized what Paine was saying.
" We wont. Don't worry. We'll Just knock him out and make it pass him."Yuna reassured her worrisome cousin.
" Promise?" Rikku asked.
" Promise." Yuna said. Paine rolled her eyes and agreed too. Rikku calmed down. She followed her cousin and best friend to the side ladder. They quietly climbed down as Gippal had his back turned to them. He was looking in the door cautiously with his hand on his gun strap. Paine came out of nowhere and kicked his hand away from the Gun. It fell away from him. He turned to see his attacker and retaliate but Yuna came and punched him in the jaw. He fell and Rikku thought he was knocked out. So did Yuna and Paine. But he got on his knees and began crawling towards his gun. But she did a swing kick upside his head. Knocking him clean out.
She apologized a thousand times, but didn't stick around to see if he was alright.
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Next Day : 11:30 am.
Cupcakes. That would say 'I'm sorry for kicking you in the head' without saying it. Rikku was in the middle of coming up with an excuse for showing up unannounced as her driver drove her to Gippal's Precinct. He would probably be there with a headache so she didn't want to stay long. But the guilt was killing her. After she and the others dropped the jewels off at their hiding spot that's all she could think about. She'll just say h give him the cupcakes and leave before he could ask any questions. Then it will all be alright. Gippal is fine. He looked tough , he could take it.
" Gippal is in the hospital?!"
" Yes ma'am. Went there last night. Was attacked by some gang of teens. Bruised him up real bad. But he should be home now. Do you want his address?" Gippal's partner told her.
" Uh...yeah. Thanks." Rikku couldn't believe it. She put him in the hospital. THE HOSPITAL! Guilt had taken a round trip around Port Rikku. And was planning on another lap.
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12:45 pm
Ding! Dong!
" One sec." A male called from the other side of the mahogany apartment door.
Apartment 2D. That's the one the cop told her. It was at an apartment building in lower Manhattan. Not fancy but not dirty and dingy.
Rikku felt a little weird coming to his place unannounced. She looked cute in a pink halter ,loose gray plaid mini skirt and some black knee high boots. So her looks wasn't the source of her jitters. She didn't really know why she felt like this? A guy never made her feel this jittery. There were butterflies once. But It was the sight of him answering the door in only a pair of gray sweat pants. And she was in awe at the sexiest upper body she had ever seen. His abs….a full well maintained six-pack. Those muscular arms and he had a tattoo of some kind of symbol on his left breast. And as she stared it hit her. She hadn't said anything.
" uh…Uh! Hi….um, I'm sorry for just popping over like this but I brought cupcakes." Rikku stammered on. She gestured to the pink box of Sprinkle's Cupcakes.
"Oh. I see Hard Hit equals sweet apologies." His voice was solemn and his face was serious.
'oh my god! Does he know?!' Was her first thought.
" Huh?" She played it off.
" No. Its just I got attacked by some Robbery suspects. And today you bring cupcakes. It's my bad luck apologizing to me." He chuckled finally grinning. Rikku relaxed and giggled too, just to play it off. He moved aside and let her into the apartment. Closed the door behind her. She felt soooooo guilty. But that was sort of the case. Whether he knew it or not.
She hit him hard: He got sweet cupcake apologies.
To Be Continued….
Okay that's the chap. I'm sorry it took so long. School PSAT's you know. But I'm working on the next chap so don't think I forgot about you faithful readers.So until next time my loving readers!
Xoxo,
Ayata-Ayumi
