Dean-
She went over and hugged this man. He looked at us. Roman put a hat on and tucked his hair into it.
"These are your new guards?", he asked her.
She nodded with a smile.
"Sorry about the stop fellas, they didn't let us know. They said you would pass Friday", he said.
"Last minute change", Roman said.
"They use to do that to me too", he nodded.
"Alberto was my first and longest guard. Since I was little", she said.
"Such a troublemaker this one", he said, smiling at her.
She chuckled.
"If you do as good as I hope, you'll end up like Alberto. One of the main bosses", she said.
"This is where Randy's group is heading?", Seth asked.
She nodded. Alberto kept glancing at Roman.
"Do I know you?", he asked him.
"Don't think so. Maybe you've seen me fight in Tijuana", Roman said, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Sorry, forgot to introduce you. Alberto, this is Roman, Dean, and Seth", she said.
"I must be confusing you with someone else. This guy's name was Leakee", Alberto said.
That was Roman's undercover name in Italy. Roman gave a small laugh.
"Don't know man, sorry", he said.
Alberto shrugged.
"Are you guys hungry? We've got plenty", he said.
"No, I really think we should get going. I want to see my dad", she said.
"Okay. It was good to see you sweetheart", he said, hugging her.
"You too", she said.
He looked at us.
"You three take care of her or I'll come after you", he said.
"We will", I said.
Seth opened the door for her. Once she was inside, he looked at us.
"If anything happens to her, I'm the guy in charge of shooting you in your head, chopping it off, and mailing it to your families", he said serious.
"She's safe", I repeated.
"Better be", he said.
He looked at the guy in the jeep.
"Escort them to the jet", he said.
The guy nodded. Del Rio gave Roman another once over before turning away. We got in and followed our escort.
"That Alberto guy, you trust him Lucia?", Roman asked.
"I've known him since I was six, in more ways he's like my father", she said.
I noticed Roman grip the wheel. Once we pulled into the private airstrip, we got off the car and onto the jet. I handed her a blanket and a pillow.
"I'll be right back", I said.
She nodded and then yawned. Laying her head down. Going to the back of the jet.
"Whats up Rome?", I whispered.
"We'll talk later. Ask her about Alberto", he said.
I nodded. Getting a juice for Lucia. Walking back to her and sitting down, she took the juice.
"So this Alberto guy, why'd your dad wait so long to move him up the ranks?", I asked.
"Couldn't find anyone to replace him that he trusted with me. That is till Randy and his crew saved his life", she said.
"What does he do? Packs the drugs?", I asked.
"No, he's more of a negotiator. He goes and meets with dealers in different countries when my dad can't", she said.
"Cool", I said, acting interested.
"I guess. He was in Italy recently with my dad. I've always wanted to go there", she said, unaware of what happened down there.
"Never been there either", I said.
She bit her lip.
"Can I ask you something?", she asked.
"You just did", I smirked.
She rolled her eyes and pushed my arm slightly.
"So whats up?", I asked.
"When I got off the car, you called me baby", she said.
My mouth going dry. I had accidentally let it slip.
"It was an accident. I say darlin too. Wait till Roman gets comfortable and calls you baby girl", I said.
She nodded.
"I was just wondering", she said.
I nodded.
"You need a nickname too. How about pumpkin or cupcake? I like cupcake", she said laughing.
I laughed too. Shaking my head no.
"Neither. You call me that and I'm kicking your ass", I said.
"Please, you wouldn't hurt me", she said.
Remembering this was a job. Don't get attached Jon, I told myself.
"We're friends right?", she asked.
"Yeah", I said.
"Good, because I don't have any", she said.
She covered her legs and mine with her blanket. She laid her head on my shoulder. She sighed and fell asleep. I couldn't stop my heart from beating so fast. I shut my eyes and enjoyed the warmth on my arm. I couldn't hold in the smile I had on my face.