Chapter 10
The elevator moves with a soft hum. I can't wipe the smile on my face, which I'm sure is concerning Alexia. "So what exactly did you invest 2 million dollars in?" I stay quiet until the elevator stops, slowly opening up to a lobby-like room. "Eli, what is this?" she walked through the glass doorways in awe. At the front was a brown desk with a young, good looking woman sitting behind it. We approach the desk and she stands up and holds out her hand. "Good to meet you Sir and Ma'am, and I'm glad to be working with the two of you. Please, take a tour of the office." In big, bold letters above her Imperium Inc. was displayed, and was sure to be the first thing one sees when coming into the office. We walk through the left corridor and are exposed to a wonderful view of the city. A desk and computer sit on the left, with two chairs facing each the desk. On its right side was a bar to make any drink we want, with gin and whiskey already sitting on the table. On our right was a large couch facing an equally large TV. Further down right was a long meeting table with a model of the city. Upon closer inspection, I realized how detailed the model was. It got all the buildings correct.
"Hey Eli! Look at this!" I turn around to see Alexia opening two compartments behind the desk. One looked like a gun rack and the other was just shelves, maybe a safe? I notice a door to the left of the bar. I open it and reveal a living quarters with a bed, bathroom, and closet. Basic living things, but still, it's awfully convenient. "This place is awesome huh?" Alexia nods in agreement. I walk over to the desk and turn on the computer. My assistant turns the corner and notices I'm on the computer. "Oh perfect, I can show you the ins and outs of SecuroServ. Here's your login." He hands me a slip of paper with a username and password on it. I type it in and immediately 3 options pop up. "Okay boss, here is the main menu, on the left is basic special cargo transferring, in the middle is special vehicle cargo, and the right option is available once you have a warehouse for special vehicles. If you click on either of them, you will be given a couple of charts. Those will change depending on the amount of cargo in your warehouses, respectfully. In order to get cargo, you buy a shipment for either. The higher you want your profit to be, you buy bigger shipments. Naturally, that will cost more. While every warehouse is standard size for vehicles, small, medium, and large warehouses are up for sale for special cargo. The bigger the warehouse, the bigger the cost. However, it will yield a bigger profit. That seems like thats it. Any questions boss?" "Yeah, how do you know all this and not run this yourself?" He laughs and replies, "Because I'm not being paid for that boss. I got other things to manage for the company, so it's not like I'll be bored." He then walks back to his desk. I access the special cargo and purchase a large warehouse. "Jeez, so much money." I confirm the purchase and immediately go to buy a medium shipment of cargo. Alexia is shocked, "What? Already getting to work?" I nod, "Let's get going." As we walk past my assistant, he says, "Good luck boss, the location of the cargo should ping on your phone." I nod and continue down to the elevator.
We get inside the Sultan RS and head to the location of the cargo. I have Alexia drive while I give her directions. We find the cargo in an alleyway under the freeway, near the strip club. "Alright, I'll drive the truck. You follow, okay?" She nods in agreement. I start the truck and head towards the warehouse, which is located in southeast Los Santos. Once we arrive, I use the keys inside the truck to open the warehouse. Alexia and I begin loading the cargo from the truck into the warehouse. As soon as we finish, I get a call from my assistant. "Hey boss, successful delivery?" "Yup, went without a hitch." "That's great boss. Just remember that to never expect these deliveries to be this easy. Just be ready for anything in the future, alright?" "Alright, I'll be ready." As I was about to hang up, I hear him say, "Oh and one more thing." I put the phone back up to my ear, "Yeah, what's up?" "We have a something special popping up for sale on SecuroServ. I suggest heading back here quickly before someone takes it." "Got it, thanks." I hang up then turn to Alexia. "Let's head back to the office, assistant said there's something lucrative on the market. Let us make haste!" She nods and we jump into the car and speed off to the office.
"So what's the special item for sale?" My assistant looks up from his computer and says, "Head over to your desk and find out." I sign into the network and my eyes widen at the sight of for sale. "A large diamond! For $20,000, what a hefty price. I'm sure it'll be worth it though." I click purchase and immediately my phone begins to ping the location. I rush out the door and Alexia shouts, "Wait! Don't I get a say in this?" "Nope! Not with a highly sought out diamond on the line." We rush into the elevator and make our way down.
We're speeding down the roads, narrowly missing cars as we hurry to get to the diamond. "H-H-Hey, don't you think you should slow down?" "No time, we have to get that diamond." We pull up to an alleyway near Vinewood. I open the back of the truck and I see a sole crate. "This is it." I call Ellie real quick, "Hey can you pick up my Sultan?" "Another opportunity to drive one of your cars? Sure! Just send me the location and I'll head over there as soon as possible." Thanks El, I owe ya." I hang up and put the keys in the overhead block. We get in the truck and I start the engine. I gas it to avoid having anyone steal it. Shortly after departing, we suddenly start getting chased by random assailants. Bullets start flying narrowly missing the truck. "Alexia can you take them out?" She suddenly tenses up, "Can't you just outrun them?" I sigh, "Yes because it's not like I'm in a truck and they're in coupes." "But still, so many bullets are flying and I'm afraid of getting hit, and we're going so fast what if we…" And she kept babbling on and on. Why did she choose now to suddenly be a pacifist? Fine, I'll handle this. I pull out a grenade and look out my rear-view mirror. I see one of the cars approaching from that side. "A grenade!? Are you crazy? What if hits a civilian? What if…" I pull the pin and cook it, chucking it at the right moment so it blows up a pursuer. Alexia screams, "You…you damn psycho! You could've killed a bystander! Are you insane?" "Hey, no one but the attackers were hurt. Everything is all good, except we have one more culprit on our back." I look at her, "How about you take this guy out?" She remains upset. "I will NOT put any more civilian lives on the line." I sigh and think. I guess I'll just have to do that maneuver again. I pull out my revolver and pull back the hammer. I wait till we're on a straightaway. "Hey, hold the wheel." She pouts but does so. I pop out the window and fire a single bullet aimed at their wheel. My superior aim hits its mark, confirming a target hit with a loud pop. The car spirals out of control and hits a light pole, then a wall. I hop back into the seat and retake the wheel. "There, less dangerous and no one else was injured. Humane enough for you?" She pouts and looks away, "At least it was better than the grenade." I chuckle as we finish our journey.
I opened the case once it was in our warehouse. "You know, all that was completely worth it." I say in awe as I stare at the diamond. It was roughly the size of a softball, reflecting the light of the warehouse so it looks like it shines like a star. I look at Alexia and she's in as much awe as I am. "So, knowing diamonds are a girl's best friend, what do you think of the jewel?" She opens her mouth, "It's beautiful. I've never seen a diamond so big. This puts every celebrity ring to shame." She holds out her hand as if to check out a ring. "I hope to have a diamond like that someday." She smiles at the thought of marriage I guess. She looks at me still smiling. She then realizes I was there the whole time, and begins blushing. I turn red slightly and laugh. I guess she's still a girl at the end of the day, no matter who we shoot, steal from, or whatever. Also this is supposed to be her second life. I'm glad she's having happy thoughts like that. It means she's truly reborn. Hopefully someday her dream comes true, yeah… "Someday." I realize I said that out loud and I blush. "O-Oh no. I didn't mean…I mean I…" She simply looks down, still red. "Anyway, let's head home, I'll call a taxi." I go to the front and make the phone call. I for sure didn't mean what she thought I meant. Yet, I don't feel convinced of my thoughts. I must be going crazy.
We get home pretty late. I see my Sultan parked in the driveway. I pay the taxi driver and we head inside. I decide to cook spaghetti for dinner. We chat as we eat dinner, talking about a wide range of topics, with a big one being what weapons I decide to bring on missions. I guess she's still upset at the fact I threw a grenade with such a high risk of civilian casualties. I tell her I just gotta take the chance, it just might end up working in your favor. She smiles and nods in agreement. We finish up dinner and head to bed. I lay in my bed and take a moment to reflect on my time here in Los Santos. I've worked with the police, criminals, drug lords, and the such. I own my own place in the Vinewood hills, manage to get rich, and now starting my own company. I have multiple cars and a many friends. I even have someone like Alexia. I smile at the thought of her. Yeah, so far I'm living a good life. I guess I really grown from being the new guy in town. I turn over and begin to doze off, wondering what else this town has to offer.
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