SinCity Chapter 4
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Mac awoke and this time when she felt herself snuggled in Harm's arms, she didn't pull away. She didn't have to. The previous night, Harm had admitted his feelings and they had spent the whole night talking. Really talking, something that they had needed to do.
Eventually she felt Harm's breathing change as he started to stir. As he woke he pulled Mac closer to him.
"Mornin Ninja girl," he said with a smile.
"Morning flyboy."
Yes today was a good day.
"So what are we doing today?" Mac asked.
"Well in the evening we have reservations to eat at The Top of The World restaurant at the Stratosphere. But during the day we have no real set plans. So I guess we'll see what happens."
"Sounds good to me," Mac said.
"Now I'm guessing that someone is probably hungry. So how about I order us some breakfast?"
"It's a plan."
William Critchon was working at the front desk when he saw Harm and Mac come down and leave the hotel. He had been watching the couple since they had arrived at the hotel. It seemed they were perfect for his next target. Young, Rich and Flashy. He had a meeting later with his partner to finalize the details of their plan. After all if you botch it up you could be out money, or you could leave the police enough evidence. Everything had to be planned out carefully.
After breakfast Harm and Mac decided they would explore some more of the other hotels near by.
Their first stop was the at the New York New York hotel next door to their hotel. This particular Hotel was the first ever hotel to have a roller coaster on the roof. Not one to pass up a thrill Harm and Mac headed for the roof. The roller coaster was a neat experience. It offered you a view of the entire Strip.
After leaving the New York hotel they headed over to the Venetian. The Venetian was a fairly new hotel in comparison to the ones surrounding it. Of course a trip down to the mall in the hotel was necessary.
"Harm there is never a limit to how much time a woman can spend shopping. If she doesn't get all her shopping done in one day she'll continue the next."
Harm just shook his head. On this trip he was seeing a different side of Mac. One he thoroughly enjoyed.
"Hey Mac look," Harm said pointing to the river of water that was flowing through the mall.
"You go for a gondola ride on the river."
"Wow, I always wanted to go to Venice."
"I know, you were dying to take a romantic ride with a gorgeous guy like me by your side," Harm said with a grin on his face.
"Gorgeous yes. Like you? Well…"
"Hey!" Harm said pretending to be hurt.
"But since you're all that's available at the moment, I guess a ride with you will have to do," She teased.
Harm and Mac boarded the gondola and sat back to enjoy the ride. As they rode Mac kept pointing out different stores they just had to stop in. Harm had a huge grin on his face as thought about how happy he was. He was surprised at how simple it was to let go once he had finally done so. For years he had been too afraid to let go. Afraid he would lose his lifeline. What he never realized was that by not letting go he was losing his lifeline, Mac.
"What's the smile for sailor?" Mac asked.
"Just laughing at my own stupidity over the years."
"Oh you mean you're referring to the fact that you couldn't get your head out of your six?"
"Well if you want to be blunt yes. I'm just glad I finally wised up," Harm said seriously.
The gondola reached the end and as soon as the pair disembarked the boat Mac headed shopping.
"Look at this painting," Mac said as she pointed to a small canvas that depicted an Irish country scene. Deciding that the painting would be perfect for Uncle Matt, Mac decided to get it.
"You are going to get something for your mother on this trip aren't you?" Mac scolded.
"Yea I guess so," Harm said shrugging.
"Guess so? Harm do I have to make it an order?" Mac asked teasing.
"No. Don't worry as soon as I see something that she would like I'll get it."
As Mac went into the next store, a Jewelry store across the way caught Harm's eye.
"Hey Mac I'll be right back. I think I might have found something for my mother."
"Ok, I'll be here."
Harm made his way over to the Jewelry store, as soon as he entered a man behind one of the counters asked if he needed any assistance with anything.
"Actually could you show me your engagement rings?"
"Certainly sir they're right over here," the man said as the he led Harm over to a counter in the corner.
Harm scanned through the glass seeing if anything caught his eye. Then he saw it. A beautifully cut, heart shaped solitaire diamond on a platinum band. To harm the shape of the diamond held great significance. Since the first time he had laid eyes on Sarah Mackenzie he had instantly fallen in love with her. The first time he saw her she had stolen his heart away. Harm knew that this was the ring. Without a moment's hesitation he told the clerk that he would take the ring. He asked the clerk about getting the ring engraved and the man told him it would take two days. Harm decided on the message and told the clerk he'd be back in two days to pick it up.
Not to raise any suspicions when he saw Mac again, he decided he would also look for something for his mother. He decided on a Guardian Angel pendant. When he was younger his mother had always told him about Guardian Angels. After his father had gone missing his mother had told that he was now his Guardian Angel and that no matter where Harm jr. went his father was watching over him.
After purchasing the pendant Harm headed in search of Mac. He founded her exactly where he had met her.
"So did you find something for your mother?"
"Yea I did. I found her a nice pendant I think she'll really like."
"See was that so hard? Come on sailor it's time for lunch."
"You and your stomach. Are you ever not hungry?" Harm asked. He was amazed how she could even eat him under the table.
"Now you know that's a stupid question. I'm always hungry."
"You're right how stupid of me to even ask. Let's eat," Harm said smiling.
After eating lunch Harm and Mac decided they would head back to the hotel and spend some time working out in the gym.
"I think a few hours in the gym would be nice. Wouldn't want you getting flabby now would we?" Mac teased.
"Definitely not."
When they got down to the gym Mac went for the treadmill while Harm headed for one of the weight lifting machines.
Mac had just completed a five-mile run cycle when she decided to get something to drink. Heading for the snack bar she got a fruit smoothie.
While sipping her drink Mac watched Harm work out. She had to admit he had a great body and he looked great working out. Something told her that she should stop staring but she eventually decided that it had been the same voice that had been telling her to stop since she'd met Harm. Well she wasn't going to stop this time. Nope this time if she and Harm couldn't get it right then that was it. They had finally admitted their feelings for each other so it was time to move forward.
Harm had just finished a set of ab exercises when he looked up and noticed Mac staring at him. He couldn't deny that he too had been watching her earlier. He decided that this was it. If after this trip things didn't workout between him and Mac then that was it. But he had to at least try his best. After all if he couldn't get it right then that was it. She was the one and there would be no one else.
"See something you like?" Harm asked with a gleam in his eyes.
For a second Mac was caught off guard. But she quickly recovered. 'Remember it's now or never,' she told herself.
"Maybe," Mac teased back.
"Maybe?" Harm said pretending he was hurt by her comment.
"Yea maybe. I think I'll need a closer inspection of the merchandise in order to tell whether or not it's to my liking," Mac said matching the gleam in his eyes with one of her own.
Harm knew this wasn't some show they were putting for the benefit of their cover; this was real. He was no longer pretending. She was no longer pretending.
"Well consular as you can see I'm kind of sweaty and in need of a shower. Know of anyone who might want to help me get cleaned up?" Harm asked.
"Well I might know of someone. I mean we have to make sure all of you gets clean. Wouldn't want to miss any spots."
William Critchon pulled up to his friend Billy Randals apartment. Billy worked a clerical job in the police department. He was the inside man who had the drop and what evidence the police had about the murders. So far the cops didn't have a enough evidence to convict anyone. Will was hoping they could keep it that way.
"Hey Billy," he said as he stepped into the apartment.
"Hey Will. So what have you got?"
"Well there is new couple I have been watching for the last couple days. Very rich, flashy and naïve. The husband set up a $50,000 credit line at the casino. They also came back with a shit load of stuff they had bought shopping. I don't think they should be too hard to nab. I say as with the other couples we send them an invitation to one of the shows at the hotel. Then after the show we tell them we will escort them backstage to meet the performers."
In the other three murders they had lured the couples to a show then afterward Will had gone to take them backstage compliments of the hotel. Of course they never made it backstage. After they had ridded them of wallet, room keys and other personal items, they had gone on to raid their hotel rooms and then clear out any accounts that had been set up with the hotel. So far they had collected over a quarter million dollars in money and valuables.
"Works for me. Ok let's go over the particulars…"
Harm and Mac never made it to their dinner reservation, but neither one seemed to mind.