Deals

(DIANE)

I drove as fast as i could to the construction area where i was told Liam wast held.

I was so deep in thought that i forgot Kayla was right beside me in the passengers seat.

”Are you okay?” I heard her ask.

i turned my gaze from the road to take a look at her.

”Don’t talk to me” i replied her calmly, wondering why she would ask me that question.

”Because we’re both fighting over the same guy doesn’t mean I can’t care about you” She said smiling a little.

”Look we were both trained to kill, we were friends but we aren’t anymore” i said with my voice shaking.

”Once we get him out, i never want to see you again” I continued.

”Well you say that....” Kayla hit back with a nonchalant look.

”...but i think he thinks differently”.

I look at her intensely wanting to snap her neck.

“We’ll see about that” i said slowing down and stopping the car.

”So any plans?” Kayla asked as she opened the door to get out the car.

“Yes...” i answered her.

”...but its not a good one” I continued and stepped out of the car and closed it behind me.

Kayla and i both walked in the direction of the entrance of the building where Liam was supposedly being held and as we did, we carefully looked around us making sure we weren’t in any danger.

As we gently push the door open and stick our head out a little, we both see Liam tied up to a chair but looks unconscious.

”I’m going in” i say whispering prepared to go in when Kayla just walks in and begins to clap her hands.

I shake my head and roll my eyes following behind her.

”Well, well, well...” Armstrong says and looks further to see me following behind Kayla.

”So you both came?... this was unexpected” he continues.

”Look...” i begin to speak.

”...what will it take for you to let him loose?” I complete my sentence, suddenly Armstrong starts to laugh out loud and hard. He brings out a gun from the inner pocket of his striped black colored blazer and points it at Liam’s head.

”I want you....just you” he says and the whole atmosphere goes silent.

”Isshhh...” Kayla says with a shocked expression.

”....well deal...so i guess I’ll be taking my man and go” Kayla keeps speaking as she literally tiptoes towards Liam and moves her eye balls from left to right trying not to interfere with the awkwardness.

”Back the f**k up” Armstrong exclaims and points the gun at Kayla. She puts both her hands up and stops in her tracks.

”Whoa, whoa, whoa....easy bro... my washing machine just started problems.. it’ll be really hard to get any red stain off” Kayla says now backing away.

”You think its funny huh?” Armstrong smiles and looks at me.

”Make a choice....I’m giving you ten seconds” he directs the gun back at Liam’s head.

Armstrong starts to count and my heart starts racing. I don’t know what to do I’m confused and lost. Instantly i begin to cry.

”Please don’t do this” i begin to cry.

”Huh?... I didn’t hear you”

”Please stop!” I yell loudly.

Armstrong just shakes his head.

”10” he is about to pull the trigger when Liam begins to open his eyes and groans.

”Oh....you’re awake”

”What’s going on?” Liam says struggling to speak and break free of the ropes.

”Well, um, you’re about to get shot” Kayla starts to talk.

“Actually this is a good time to pray for forgiveness cause I’m sure your boner alone breaks a lot of hymen”.

”Really?...now?” I say looking at Kayla with a straight face.

”Die” Armstrong says and pulls the trigger.

”No!” I scream on top of my voice and bury my face in my hand and get on my knees. Immediately after a few seconds, i hear Armstrong start to laugh and moves around.

“It was a blank round”

I turn to see Kayla putting her hand around her mouth to try holding her laughter. As she notices I’m looking at her, she brings down her hand from her mouth and starts to act all serious.

”Not cool man, not cool” she says and gives me a thumbs up.

”Okay funs over... now you’ll really die” Armstrong cocks the gun about to shoot.

”Wait...” Liam speaks.

”....Lets make it interesting”.

”And what do you suggest?” Armstrong asks inquisitively.

”Russian roulette” Liam replies.

”And why should i agree with you?”

”Because you don’t really want to kill me for my uncle but for Diane”.

Armstrong pauses for a moment and starts to stare at me and our eyes lock.

”So if i die you get her and if you do then i get her”. Liam completes his statement.

”Uhm, I’m here too ya know” Kayla says pointing at herself and folds her hands feeling left out.

”Deal... So... Lets begin”.