The Killer's Anxiety

“Good evening Mr. Manson,” Mrs. Wilson greeted.

“Good evening Mrs. Wilson, I see you are here again. I wonder what kind of trash we need to clean up?” I asked while laughing.

Mrs. Wilson is one of our clients, she’s been giving us jobs since we started this company. Of course we didn’t accept some of it because she’s being unreasonable.

“Yeah, right. It was a nasty, gross and rotten trash. You should really get rid of it before they spread,” she said in a sarcastic tone.

I chuckled. “I wonder who it is?” I asked. Mrs. Wilson is one of the richest business tycoons here in Detroit. She has a lot of money, and I mean lots and lots of it. No one can mess with her, she will immediately take out anyone in the picture.

“Here’s her information.”

“Her?” I asked.

We haven’t actually killed a woman before. None of our clients asked us to kill a woman, and even if they do, we won’t accept it. Unless, maybe if they have a good reason.

She gave me the folder; I immediately opened it and saw a beautiful young lady. What a waste, we’re just going to get rid of her? She could have been a great wife; I wonder what she does to pissed off Mrs. Wilson?

“That young lady is my husband’s mistress,” she explained. “It’s been a month since he started to act strange. He bought a new coat and he always reeks of perfume. He goes home late sometimes he doesn’t bother to go home at all,” Mrs. Wilson said while clenching her fist. “Our son keeps on asking me why his father isn’t coming home and why he didn’t spend much time with him.” She began to cry while telling me what happened. “I only found out about his mistress when I hired a private investigator. That stupid bitch is ruining our happy family; I want you to get rid of her!” she exclaimed.

I can’t believe it, they used to be so sweet. I once saw them at one of the business parties that I attended. They are one great happy family with their son, I don’t understand why they need to cheat. I feel bad for her situation right now, and that lady is in the wrong. But now matter how wrong she is, we cannot just kill her for this trivial reason.

“I understand, Mrs. Wilson,” I answered

“I wasn’t going to do this, but that bitch is pregnant,” she sighed. “She’s 5 months pregnant. I know my husband’s going to leave me for that mistress of his. Now that they are going to have a baby, you understand, right? I cannot give him up, I don’t want my son to grow up without a father,” she said while looking at me.

I was looking at Mrs. Wilson while thinking if I should accept this job, that lady is pregnant. We can’t kill someone who’s innocent and on top of that someone who isn’t even born yet. She’s one of our loyal clients that makes our company run. If I get into her bad side she can take down my company and my employees. I can’t let that happen, but I also let my men kill an innocent baby.

“Yes. I understand Mrs. Wilson,” I answered

“You’re going to take the job, right? I’m going to pay you double this time,” she said with a smile on her face. I’m not even doing this for money, so I don’t care how much she’ll pay me. I cannot accept this job.

“It’s fine, we will finish the job. Sign here and here and we will get right through it,” I explained.

I need to investigate that woman, for now I will let Mrs. Wilson believes that we will accept the job. Maybe we can fake the death of that mistress and that will solve everything, right? After she signed the contract she immediately left the building and I’m still sitting here, speechless.

“What’s wrong?” Jabez asked as he walked inside my office. I thought he’s busy at the Aegis Oasis? He even asked Lucas to guard me.

“Nothing. What are you doing here?” I asked.

“I got worried. I heard your meeting with Mrs. Wilson went well,” he said while looking at me. “So? What did she ask us to do?”

“Look at this folder,” I said as I handed him the folder.

His eyes grew wider while looking at the target’s information. “You’ve got to be kidding me, right?” he asked with an angry tone. “Don’t tell me you accepted her request?”

“I accepted the job,” I answered. “But don’t worry, I have a plan!”

“No!” he exclaimed. “What the hell are you thinking Dristan? That woman has a child in her womb! How could you agree to this?”

“No, wait. Listen to me first,” I said while walking towards him. “I told you I have a plan.”

“What kind of plan is that, do you think we can just fake the death of that woman? Are you saying that we will kill an innocent woman just to save the other one,” Jabez exclaimed. I paused when I realized that it will be impossible. We haven’t killed anyone who’s innocent.

“I can’t believe this; I know there’s no going back for us now, but this is too much,” he said while covering his face.

“Do you think I’m okay with all of this? Do you know how many nightmares I’ve been having since we started this business?” I exclaimed. “Tell me Jabez, what should I do?”

“Decline her. I will nullify the contract,” he said while looking for the contract.

“but-”

“Stop! I am not going to allow you to kill a child!” he shouted before leaving the office.

I took a deep breath while looking down. “What have I become?” I asked myself.

I can’t believe I’ll kill another innocent woman just to save the other one. I cannot fathom the things that I've been doing these past few months. I hurt Jabez and rejected him, now I acted without thinking of the result and outcome of it. I’m getting lost on what I'm supposed to be doing now.