The Re-Union

I picked up my gun and combat knife and helped Allen up. Ken went to Rico and helped him up as well. I ran outside the house and saw another military jeep parked outside. I drove it close to the camp and waited for Ken to help Rico out and into the jeep. Allen walked slowly and sat behind the jeep. Ken dropped Rico on the passenger seat of the jeep and went to join Allen at the back. "There's a clinic not far from here. I'll show you where as you drive", Rico said. I drove the jeep out of the camp and into the village square. I took out my phone and called Mr. Zhang and he answered the call. "It's done. Mr. Gante is dead", I said and ended the call. Rico pointed at the direction of the clinic and I turned the jeep and followed the path that lead there. I finally arrived at the clinic and I helped Rico out. A middle-aged woman probably a nurse saw Rico and rushed towards him. She took Rico inside the clinic. I wanted to follow him in, but she indicated I remain outside. She came out few seconds later and went to where Allen was seated on the floor. She gently grabbed her face to have a close look at her bleeding nose and requested she follow her inside the clinic which she did. There was a curtain covering the entrance of the clinic. As the wind blew, the curtain opened revealing what was inside. I saw other people inside the clinic some of which were the villagers that attacked us. They were lying on a mat unconscious. They had severe injuries all over their bodies. I watched as the health professionals inside tried to resuscitate a man that was going into a cardiac arrest. They tried all they could but eventually he died. I also saw an elderly man who lost his left leg. He was lying on the floor and sleeping. "All of this happened to them because of us", Ken said. "Do you really think so?", I asked still watching. "Just look around you. What exactly are we fighting for?", Ken asked with a worried face. "I lost my father because of this same unjust cause. Doing rich men's work is a risky venture. When you're gone, you're gone for good. What matters to them is that thing that they want". I turned my eyes away from the clinic and faced Ken. "How long do we have to kill to give them what they want?", Ken asked. "These things you do or have been doing, it's not for free or is it?", I asked. "What are you talking about?", Ken asked. "Mr. Zhang pays you to kill his enemies. He pays you to take care of his things. He pays me to eliminate his enemies. At least you won't say you're risking your life for nothing", I said. "For how long are you willing to risk your life? The money doesn't matter you know", Ken said sounding serious. "To you maybe but to me it does. I need the money", I said. "I've thought about what you just said. For how long do I have to risk my life? My answer is not anymore. Maybe you're right. After this place, I'm going to gather my life together after taking care of something personal". "I wish you luck men. Right now, my mum and sister, I need to take them somewhere safe. Somewhere free from all these things I'm doing right now. I want to be a man and not a killer", Ken said. "We are already killers. It's up to you to change it for good", I replied and stood up. Rico walked out slowly from the clinic with Allen supporting him. She dropped him on the passenger seat and went to the back to have a seat. "I need to get out of Cuba by tomorrow. I have no means of identification here. I'm an illegal immigrant", I said to Ken. 'Don't worry yourself. Let's go to my place. It's almost dark, you can spend the night there. By tomorrow, you can leave", Rico said. "Where is you place?", I asked. "You have to enter the city to get there", Rico replied. I drove the jeep out of the village and into city. I followed Rico's directions until we reached an abandoned house at the market square of Havana. I parked and followed Rico. Rico entered the house and I followed him while Ken and Allen followed behind me. Rico turned a switch turning on some light bulbs in the room. The room wasn't bad at all as there was enough ventilation and even a standing fan to add. "I'll get us something to eat", Ken said as he dropped his gun and left. Moments later, he returned with some packaged foods. "Where did you get this?", I asked as I received one from Ken. 'These things are sold around Cuba's market. Don't be afraid to try it", Allen said. I opened the package and I saw pasta with fried beef and chips. "I'm used to this", I said smiling. "Well this one tastes different", Ken said. We all talked about different things including what we will do now that Mr. Gante is dead. Allen talked about pursuing a career as an actress while Ken talked about leaving Cuba to somewhere better and pursue something worthwhile. Rico on the other hand said he'll remain in Havana as it is the best place for him now. He also mentioned that his friends are in Cuba and that although he has no family he still values those close to him. We all ended our conversation and went to sleep. Someone tapped me in the middle of the night forcing me to wake up. I opened my eyes to see who the person was, and it was Rico. "What's going on?", I asked with sleepy eyes. "You need to get out of this place now. There are some people that are looking for you", Rico said looking through the window. "And who are they?", I asked again. "This is not something I want to talk about now. You need to get out before they find you. The operation we did at Kayata village, turns out it was illegal. The authorities are all around the place asking questions", Rico replied. "What about you? What are you going to do?", I asked Rico. "I'll take Ken and Allen out of this place as well but first you need to leave. I will take you to a speed boat at the harbor. It should be able to take you out of the shores of Cuba", Rico said. Rico woke Allen and Ken up and told them to park their things that they are getting out of the city. I picked up my gun and followed Rico to the jeep parked outside. Rico avoided the main road and followed a strange road that lead to the harbor. He stopped at the harbor and lead me to a boat that parked at a dock. "Use it to get out of Cuba", Rico said. I quickly entered the speed boat. I tried several times to start the engine, but all attempts failed. I tried again for the last time and the engine rumbled. The boat began to move quickly out of the shores of Cuba. I watched Rico enter the jeep and drive away quickly. I arrived the shores of USA before the boat's gas finished. I saw a group of boys on a jet ski having fun and playing on the water. I also saw a fine yacht close by. I dived inside the water and swam to the yacht. I got to the yacht and saw another jet ski attached to it. I detached it and used it to get out of the waters. I finally succeeded in entering USA again and into Atlanta. I first reached my apartment to have a rest and see Mr. Zhang by morning. I reached my apartment and entered. Everything looked scattered like someone broke into my house. I entered my room and I also saw the same thing. "Whoever you are believe me you're not going to find anything", I said to myself. I woke up by morning, cleaned myself up, dressed and stopped a taxi that took me to Mr. Zhang's mansion. "That's excellent", Mr. Zhang said as I described the operation to him. "My partnership with you has officially ended", Mr. Zhang said. "What would you like to do after all these?". "To be honest I don't really know. I haven't thought about it", I said. "It's going to be a hard decision for you that is for sure but whatever you decide, you're free to let me know. I'm willing to help you out in any way possible", Mr. Zhang said smiling. "How's Tina?", I asked. "Oh, she's okay. She hasn't really gotten the opportunity to thank you herself", Mr. Zhang replied. "That's not a problem at all. I'm just happy that she's safe", I said. "I have to go now. There's someone important I need to see", I said. I left Mr. Zhang's mansion and went back to my house. I didn't know someone was already in my house secretly waiting for me to come back. I sat on my couch to rest. Someone came to me from behind and began to suffocate me with a sac bag before knocking me unconscious with the head of a ha