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CH15:
"I still cant believe you turned your basement into a shooting range" Lucas said, selecting his gun. Nathan walked over to the switches, turning everything on.
"Don't your neighbors hear?" Lucas asked, walking to his starting line.
"No, I have these walls soundproof, plus the nearest neighbor is two miles away and they're elderly" Nathan said, picking out his gun. Lucas nodded, beginning his training as Nathan did the same.
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"Haley, we the cooperation want to thank you for your successful night. Your outfits were exactly what we needed, and they raised plenty of money to launch them worldwide. Congratulations once more. Signed Karen" Rachel read the note, following by squealing of happiness.
"Aren't you excited? You're a few steps away from a promotion. Then you'll have your own line. Haley you're turning big" Rachel cheered in joy. Haley smiled, blushing as well.
"Wow…I still cant believe they liked my designs. It's so surreal" Haley spoke still quite shocked.
"Well believe it Missy, you're the next big designer" Rachel said. Haley looked at her, smiling wider.
"I don't know, lets not dream that far yet" Haley said.
"Fine, modest. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. Jake is having a barbeque and he wants to invite both you and Nathan. Think about it like a double date. So you in?" Rachel asked, reapplying her lipstick.
"When is it?" Haley asked.
"This Saturday, which is what? Three days from now. So yeah…you know, Nathan and Jake have been getting along so well. It's so cute when our boyfriends are close. Wonder what they talk about? Like who's a better lay-
"Rachel!" Haley shouted embarrassed.
"I didn't mean between us. I meant from their previous girls. And don't lie, I know you think about that" Rachel grinned. Haley slightly blushed.
"Maybe….but it doesn't matter, what does, is that we both satisfy each other. Isn't that what counts?" Haley asked. Rachel looked at Haley suspiciously.
"If that makes you feel better, than alright. I know for damn sure, I'm the best lay Jake had. You should hear the way-
"Rachel, I just had my lunch. Don't make me throw it up" Haley said, while the redhead chuckled.
"What? I'm simply stating the facts. I cant help it if I'm good" Rachel smirked.
"Conceited much?" Haley teased.
"No, I just love myself" Rachel answered.
"That's what conceited means. Anyways, back to work. I need you to go through these piles and sort out the invoices onto the computer" Haley said, handing Rachel the pile of folders. Rachel looked at them frowning, followed by a groan.
"Do I have to? Why don't you have Brooke do these?" Rachel asked. Haley grinned, slouching on her leather chair.
"Oh, I have something worse for her. After that little stunt of hers, she pulled at the ball" Haley said.
"What are you going to make her do?" Rachel asked curiously.
"You know those thousands of folders in floor 5? Well I'm to tell little miss Brooke to file them, not by computer but by the filing cabinet" Haley said devilishly.
"She's going to hate you even more" Rachel said, after gasping.
"So? It's like she can do anything about it. If she complains, she'll get fired, hopefully she does. So I wont see that spoiled Barbie any longer" Haley said.
"I love that hate in you. Raw baby, raw" Rachel said trying to pose like wrestlers. Haley laughed, then moments later called in Brooke into her office.
"What do you want, James?" Brooke asked bitterly, crossing her arms.
"I need you to file every folder on the fifth floor inside their cabinets, each alphabetized by the company and date" Haley strictly said. Instead of arguing, Brooke simply smirked. Both Haley and Rachel looked at her odd.
"Is that all?" Brooke asked.
"Yeah, that will be all" Haley said confused.
"Ok… by the way, enjoy your glory, it wont last long" Brooke proudly said as she exited the room.
"What the hell was that?" Rachel asked. Haley thought for a moment.
"I was about to ask you. What is she up to?" Haley asked curious.
"Probably planning to rip another dress of yours. She's crazy. She needs to go to the mental institution. Imagine her wearing one of those straight jackets? How hilarious what that be?" Rachel joked.
"Knowing her, she would want it in pink, with accessories" Haley joked as well.
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"How can you miss its head. It's huge" Nathan told Lucas. They had been shouting at the cut out people aiming at their body parts.
"You were watching me. I hate it when from all people, you watch me" Lucas said with a hint of shame. Nathan made him nervous.
"Well learn how it is to be under pressure. You have to react fast, at all times. What if Peyton's life was at sake? You have to think with your head not your emotions" Nathan said, switching of the machines.
"I'll try better next time" Lucas replied.
"Damn right you will. You need to practice, intensely" Nathan said as they both walked up the staircase to the main floor.
"So what is this meeting I been hearing about? What's it about Nate?" Lucas asked.
"You'll find about it soon. Everyone is meeting at the building at 7 p.m. Don't be late. It's urgent" Nathan said as walked toward his car and Lucas toward his.
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"So babe, Jake is having a barbeque this Saturday. Just us four, you in?" Haley asked. They were both currently at her apartment, sitting on her couch, eating a banana ice cream desert.
"Sure, I'll bring the booze" he said, dipping in his spoon for more ice cream.
"What would a barbeque be without beer?" Haley added.
" A formal crap" he replied as Haley laughed.
"True. Anyways I was thinking after this we go to the movies and-
"Sorry. I cant tonight. I have to work. If you want tomorrow for sure, I promise" he said. Haley frowned, she really wanted to go to the theater. Though quickly shook away the disappointed feeling.
"Fine. It's alright. What time do you leave?" she asked, plunging in more for the vanilla ice cream.
"At 6:50" he said, placing her legs over his lap.
"Ok… ugh. I want to ask you something. Damn I'm violating the rule, but who cares. Damn Rachel, she the one that had this idea, it's really silly-
"Haley, you're rambling, what is it?" he asked, watching her humiliated expression. Haley nervously laughed, playing with her hands.
"You know what, never mind. Stupid question, I don't need to know" she smiled. He looked at her bizarre.
"Now you're making me curious. Just ask me" he said. She blushed further.
"I cant believe I'm going to do this…ok, who's the best person you ever got laid by?" Haley asked embarrassed beyond belief. Nathan blushed himself, looking at her even himself embarrassed.
"Wow, so that was it. Honestly?-
"You don't have to answer. It's cool-
"You" he answered modestly. She blinked, staring at him questionably.
"Really?" she asked astonished. He nodded.
"It's the truth" he replied smiling. Haley lightly laughed.
"Well then" she said wanting to burst out laughing.
"So what about with you?" he asked. She stared at him, thinking. Placing her spoon on the bowl, Haley smiled nervously.
"The thing is…" she began watching Nathan furious yet shocked face.
"…I'm joking, bed with you is always an adventure" she grinned, while his expression calmed.
"Good, because I was about to leave to kicks whatever guy you were about to mention ass" he said. For a second, he was worried. Haley laughed, leaning in for a kiss.
"Oh and your kiss, no one can beat that" Haley said after the kiss. He smirked, slipping himself over her, while she giggled then kissed him yet again.
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"What's this meeting for?" Peyton asked everyone surrounding the table as she and Lucas walked in. Everyone in the business was present, all confused and waiting for their leader. A few moments later Nathan arrived with a brief case. Everyone looked at him standing up.
"As all you know this is an urgent meeting. Now sit" Nathan said as he sat in the center on the table.
"Last week, all you were aware that I was assigned to go out of town to take care of Tyler Matthew. Also you were aware that I, myself got shot. Here's the thing that most of you didn't know, it was a set up. The man I was to kill was very skillful with his handgun. Then when I was there, he knew when to duck when I fired the gun. I know this had to be a set up. Matthew was an attorney" Nathan said. Everyone was amazed, being set up is the worst thing to happen to a hitman. Exposure is many of the reasons why.
"But who would set you or us up?" Tim asked.
"I don't know. We have dealt with many people in the past. Thought the closest thing I know is the person that contacted me to kill Tyler" Nathan answered.
"So what's the plan?" Peyton asked.
"To get a detective and do some snooping. I need a double agent to work with this case. Though before I get into details with this, let me warn. If this is wrong, and someone in here had set this up, let me advise: stop at once. I will know who it is. And once I know, I will personally deal with you. After this all of you are taking a lie detector test. No question asked. Am I clear?" Nathan threatened. All agreed not daring to provoke Nathan with the issue.
"Now that it's cleared. I have asked someone to do the snooping. All of you know him. Chase come out" Nathan said, as Chase walked toward his old work friends.
"If it isn't Chase. How's life without crime?" Lucas asked, as Chase sat next to Nathan.
"Real boring, but it was time to leave" he replied causally.
"Pussy" Lucas and Time said, as everyone laughed.
"Hey, leave the man alone, he's about to go one last mission for us. Now Nathan continue" Peyton said controlling the jokes being said toward Chase.
"Thanks, now Chase I need you to drive to the next town an hour away. I need you to get the dirt on Derek Miller. He's the one that assigned me. I have in this briefcase all you'll need. Your new identity, wires, cameras, all the gizmos. Are you ready to do this?" Nathan asked, before handing Chase the brief case.
"More than you know" Chase grinned, taking the briefcase.
"Good, I knew I could rely on you. If you need back up, I'll be a button away, as well as Luke and Ryan" Nathan said, pointing out the emergency button. Chase nodded, scanning the materials.
"Alright that was it, now all of you can go to the back-
"Wait hold on. Nate I have one assignment for all of you. I don't know who would want to take it, but I need two people eliminated" Chase said, as everyone sat back on their seats.
"Who is it, let me guess your boss?" Tim asked.
"No, unfortunately. It's for my girl-
"Aw how sweet, making your girls life a little better" Peyton teased as Chase faintly blushed.
"Yeah, so there these bitches, that's been missing with Brooke. She hates profoundly" Chase said.
"First off, does Brooke have money to get rid of these two?" Nathan asked.
"Yes, she's loaded. She's the typical daddy's little girl" Chase said.
"It's going to cost her around 50 grand, depending how she wants them gone" Nathan replied.
"No matter, I'm assuming she wants to make it look like an 'accident' " Chase said.
"Alright who wants to take care of these two? Peyton?" Nathan asked.
"No, enough with the women. I pass" Peyton denied. Nathan sighed at his sisters stubbornness.
"Luke, how about you?" Nathan asked knowing he wouldn't deny.
"Sure, just tell me when and at what time" Lucas agreed. Ever since he joined the business, he learned never to deny anything form Nathan Scott, especially if you were dating his sister.
"Great. Here are some pictures I took of them during their work time. Brooke gave me the rest, like where they live" Chase said opening the file and revealing the pictures.
"The redhead is Rachel Gatina, and the blonde is Haley James" Chase said, showing everyone the pictures.
Haley James? No, he didn't say her name?
"…What's the last person's name?" Nathan asked mortified, hoping he heard wrong.
"Haley James. This one, Brooke wants dead, immediately. She hates her more than Rachel" Chase answered. Nathan looked at one of the many pictures of Haley. He didn't know how to react. It was better if he just remained emotionless, mainly because no one knew he was dating her. On of the guys whistled as he looked at the pictures, breaking Nathan's thoughts.
"Damn, are you sure this girls should die? They're fine as hell" On of them spoke. Nathan secretly glared at him, then turned to face Tim, who was watching him with the same emotion of shock.
"Lucas, never mind, I'll take them" Nathan spoke somewhat shaky. Lucas looked at him, puzzled.
"No, it's ok, I'll-
"I said I would take them. Now everyone proceed to the other room, to take the test. Now!" Nathan yelled, as everyone marched, except for Tim.
"Nate, I'm…wow. What are you going to do?" Tim asked silently. Nate turned to him, rubbing his tired eyes. He had no clue what he had to do. All he knew is that he couldn't show weakness.
"I'll figure out something, I always do. Not a word to anyone, ok?" Nathan asked.
"But Nate, they have to find out. She's your-
"Don't tell anyone. I'll deal with this. Now go take your test. I'll see you tomorrow for your training" Nathan spoke indifferent. Tim stared at Nathan for a while, but was not willing to ask more. Nodding he left. After a moment of absorbing the information, quickly Nathan walked to his car and drove home.
What was he to do? How can he ever see Haley's face and not think about her dying? How could he face Rachel again? Then the barbeque was in a couple of days. It was hard enough getting used to Jake because of his twin, but now it was fine. The guilt seemed to dissolve. Though Haley, his Haley…why her?
Slamming his door shut, Nathan leaned his back against it. Slowly sliding to the floor. He never in life imagined this would happen. Ever…at least ever again. Not able to repress the pain any longer, Nathan began to tear.
Why her?
He kept thinking over and over. She was a good person that didn't deserve death at such a young age. Minutes on the floor sobbing, he felt his phone vibrate. He took it out of his cell and immediately regretted taking it out. It was Haley. And on the screen appeared the picture of them kissing. Another tear slipped down.
What am I going to do?
Sorry everyone for the long await. I hope everyone liked this chapter. Now that school is over on Thursday, I should be able to ud more frequently. Please reply! Thanks!
xoxoAlex