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"Where are we goin'!?" Ash exclaimed as Cookie continued to drive away from the crazed man with the gun.
"I have no idea!" Cookie shouted, full of panic.
"Then take a right! We can head ta my safehouse!"
Cookie did so and followed the directions that Ash gave her. She parked in an alley and the two girls sprinted into a small brick building, and slammed the door shut.
Sleeping on the couch was Ry, and Cass was making a card tower while singing.
"He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way. He had a boogy style that no one else could play. He was the top man of his craft. But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft…" Cass' eyes lit up when he saw the two girls and his card tower collapsed. "Hello Ash." He was then next to Cookie and gave a bow while tipping his hat. "And hello there hot mama. My name's Caspian, but you can call me Cass." He smirked as he grabbed Cookie's hand and kissed it. "What's a beautiful doll like you doin' with Ash?"
"Cass, what're ya doin' here? I thought you were out charmin' the panties offa some broad." Ash stated, crossing her arms.
"Oh, I charmed her alright. We went back ta her house, but then her husband came home. He wasn't too happy ta see me." he laughed. "Anyways, who's your friend, Ash?"
"My name is Cookie."
"Cookie?"
"Yes." Cookie nodded, and Cass smirked as he leered at her.
"It must be 'cause you're so sweet."
"Cass, this is serious." Ash growled. "A crazed man started shootin' at us and we had ta get away. He's lookin' for the Gandors."
"He a cop?"
"No. He's a crazy hitman for the Russo family in Chicago." Cookie informed.
"Chicago? Then what the hell is he doin' here?"
"Apparently the Gandors aren't on good terms with his family so now he's here." Ash informed. Cass looked at the two for a moment.
"So… why's he shootin' at ya? I mean, we just did business with the Gandors earlier today, but that doesn't make ya an expert on the Gandors. If anythin', he should be lookin' for me, bein' the people person of the group." Cass informed, then looked at Cookie. "And how'd a lovely doll like yourself get mixed up in all this?"
"I work for the Gandors." Cookie stated. Cass stared blankly at her.
"We're talkin' about the same Gandors, right? As in the crime family?" he questioned.
"Yes." Cookie nodded, then gave the boy a steely glare. "You find that hard ta believe?"
"Nope. Not at all." Cass said quickly. "In fact, I think that knowledge makes ya more beautiful. You're a woman with power, and women with power are lovely things."
"Will ya guys shaddup? I'm tryin' ta sleep." Ry grumbled from the couch.
"Is it okay if I lay low here for a while? I'll then try to contact the Gandors about Ladd." Cookie said as she lowered her voice.
"Sure thing Doll. Hell, ya can even stay the night if ya want." Cass leaned in closer to her. "We can share my bed."
"Don't be so crude, Cass." Ash chided, but Cookie laughed.
"It's alright. Besides, it's not like I would consent to that." Cookie smirked.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It means she's not interested." Ash stated while hitting Cass upside the head.
"Ow." He murmured, rubbing his head. Just then there was a knock on the door. "Wanna get that, Ash?" Cass questioned, but by the time he finished his sentence, Ash and Cookie were hiding behind the couch, Cookie taking out her gun and Ash sliding her knife out of her pocket.
"I'll get it." Cass grumbled as he opened the door. "hello sir. What can I do for ya today?" he questioned. At the door stood a tall man with blue eyes and sandy hair. Ladd Russo.
"I'm looking for two dolls. A short asain and a cute little red head. Seen them around?" he questioned. Cass noted that the man had a light Chicago accent. He also noticed that he wore a nice jacket, but his shoes were scuffed up from running. The jacket was longer, which could easily conceal a shot gun in it.
Cass noticed small details like this, and would often use them to his advantage while talking to people and getting them to want to do business. However, Cass knew that this was the guy who was looking for Cookie and Ash, so he wasn't planning on making any business advances with him.
"Sorry, can't say I have." Cass shrugged.
"Thanks anyway." Ladd nodded with a smile, and was on his way to the next house.
Cass closed the door and turned to look at Cookie and Ash, who were rising from their hiding spot behind the couch.
"This guy really wants you two dead."
"That's what we told ya!" Ash shouted.
"Settle down Ash. Besides, it's your fault for havin' us do business with the Gandors." Cass shrugged as he took out a cigar from his breast pocket and proceeded to light a match.
"My fault? You were the one who set up the meetin' with them. You're the people person so it's your fault!" Ash exclaimed, while she took the lit cigar out of his hand and stuck it in her mouth.
"Ugh! Ash! That was my last cigar!" Cass whined.
"If that Ladd guy finds us, it may be my last cigar." Ash informed as she blew the smoke into Cass' face.
