IN TOO DEEP

*HUNTER*

I was meeting with Ramirez today at a basketball court. Weird place for a meet but I gave no complaints, he might not be alive in the next few days anyway. I drive away after my chat with Tommy and head to the place, it looks packed with kids and teenagers of all ages some girls with skimpy clothes flirting with the shirtless guys and some shamelessly making out in the open. Who am I to judge? I have done worse anyway.
I park my car and got out walking towards the door but one guy in black blocked me.

“Mr Ramirez is waiting for you. Follow me" he said.

I followed the hunk of a guy as we walked towards another door not too fat from the main entrance. He opened the door for me with a blank face and I just stepped in. The room was dimly lit and the smell of cigar hung heavily in the room. I made my way in, some men stood around randomly but yet organised I spot Ramirez and instantly made my way to him. He turned to face me.

“Dead shot.  So nice of you to come" he said and I scoffed

“You wanted to talk?” I asked putting on my game face.

He nodded looking back at the cigar in his hand. “I want us to be partners. I like the way you do your shit you know... no cops sniffing around your shit and I like that" he said and I smiled internally. He must be really desperate coming to me twice for partnership or maybe I’m that good.

“You said that to me already and I’ve told you. I cant do what you are asking" I replied sounding uninterested.

“Yeah. About that... you can forget about it. I was being a bit eh.... greedy? I guess I can put that away if you promise you will give me a 100%. I don’t like messes" he said taking a puff at his cigar.

“Okay then. But there is something I want you to do for me first" I said and he raised his brow, half amused

“I want you to take out Jefe” I said looking him dead in his eyes.

His eyes flickered in recognition but he brushed it off with a slight chuckle. He seemed rather nervous “Jefe? Why would I do your dirty work for you?” he asked.

“Because I’ll give you full payment for the first two drops if you can do this successfully” I replied

His brow furrowed in thought as he dragged again on his cigar. He puffed out contemplating on his reply.  “Okay then" he said putting out his hand for a shake.

I took his hand and he nodded in agreement. “One more thing" I said still holding his hand “I had nothing to do with it"

He looked at me for a while before agreeing and I let go of his hand. His men saw me out and in seconds I was on the road. I couldn’t help but think about the outcome of this plan of mine but any turn it takes I’ll be prepared.
I called a meeting for my men telling them to be very alert that a war was coming soon. Some were not happy about it but were soon shut up when I threatened to kick them out if they had no balls for it and by kick out I meant kill.

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It’s been three days now and I haven’t heard from Ramirez which kind of bothered me. Maybe he bailed out? Or maybe Jefe killed him instead? I needed to know but there was no way of me knowing without contacting him and I didn’t want to blow this up. I just had to wait.

Hazel was going home today to stay with her family for a while and she didn’t want me to drop her off but I insisted because I knew it wasn’t safe for her right now. She was my number one weakness and I couldn’t bear having her abducted or worse killed because of this stupid situation I was in.

I drive her home but not before stopping to grab a milkshake. God se was obsessed with that thing. We reached and I wanted to stay till she was ready to come back with me but she was stubborn about it.

“Babe really I’ll be fine. There’s security all round my house and I have a baseball bat in my room" she argued chuckling about the baseball.

I smiled as I remembered how she hit me with the bat. The swing was alright but not strong enough. Chase was around but I still didn’t trust her to be safe enough. Jefe was one crazy motherfucker who would do anything to get me.

After back and forth argument she finally won and I kissed her goodbye. I wasn’t  going to give up that easily. I enter my car driving off to the nearest mall. I got myself some snacks and drinks forgetting my healthy lifestyle for the moment.

After sometime I drive back to her house parking a few houses opposite hers settling down to watch. I’ll be damned to let that filthy rat get to her. It was not 8pm in the night and her living room light was still on, she probably is racking the fridge for junks while binge watching the Simpsons. I stay until past 10pm and the lights went off, I watched intently for some strange moments but none. Soon her bedroom light goes on and her shadow moved around the house in a haphazard manner. I wonder why she never coordinates her movement I chuckled to myself. She must have finally finished with what she was doing because her light went off and there was still no strange movements.

I watch for an extra two hours. Everything seemed calm and my guards were alert standing at their posts so vigilantly. I yawn feeling my bones getting tired, I moved around to make my self more comfortable as the wrappers crackled making me frown tossing them to the back. I was going to have to get the car cleaned later on.

I was deep in sleep when I heard slight tapping on my car window. I slowly open my eyes squinting as the bright light flood my eyes. After some seconds my eyes accustom to the light and hazel’s face came into view. I shoot up my cheeks getting a bit flushed realizing I’ve been caught. She stared at me through the glass giving me a small smile which made me smile too.

“Really babe?” she spoke as I lowered the glass

I smiled at her “what? I couldn’t leave you without protection” I defended and she shook her head in disbelief a smile still on her lips. I could tell she liked that I watched over her. That I cared about her safety.

“I had like 10 men watching my house last night. Could I get more protection than that?” she played and I got out of the car itching to feel her warmth.

“I still couldn’t leave" I said taking her body in mine. Feeling warm immediately. I fucking loved this girl.

She rolled her eyes before taking my hand “come have breakfast. I can see you only ate junk last night" she said motioning to my messy car.

I scratched the back of my head shyly as I followed her. She was still in her pyjamas so I guess she must have seen my car from her window. We reached her house and I see my men still standing guard. I hand my keys to one of them named Graham for him to take it for cleaning and I dismissed the rest who all thanked me as they looked very exhausted standing watch all night.

We enter the house making our way to the kitchen. Joe was in the living room playing his video games from the sound erupting from the TV. He was very happy when I gifted him the play station for Christmas and I bet he wasn’t going to get off it anytime soon. Chase makes his way into the kitchen and we exchanged handshakes. He pulled out a box of pizza from the fridge throwing one slice into his mouth.

“Really Chase you should at least microwave it" hazel said obviously irritated

Chase just continues eating not minding her. I chuckled quietly

“15 minutes wouldn’t hurt" hazel continued as she brought two plates of toast and two cups of coffee for both of us.

“Joe!!! Come take your breakfast” she called pouring fruit loops into a small blue bowl and passing some milk. Joe’s comes after some minutes grabbing the bowl and digging in most likely so he can return to the play station. He is very lucky today is a Saturday.

I watch as she takes a bite from the bread chewing it slowly and seductively. My eyes go up to meet hers and she smiles. Damn she knew I was watching. She knows the effect she has on me.
We finish breakfast and Chase heads out to meet up with Hayley leaving hazel and I alone in the kitchen. A thought runs through my mind and I smirked.

I stretch my leg to hers under the table and her eyes widened as I made contact with her legs. I used my foot to pry her legs open wider which she allowed excitement evident in her eyes. I run my leg up her thigh feeling her soft skin against my leg and I got hard. I continued higher until my toe came in contact with her spot and she looked at me her eyes getting darker. I swallow hard as I tried to adjust myself. I rubbed my toes on her skin and she let out a shaky breath making me even more excited. I stood up immediately making my way to sit beside her.

She watched me wide eyed silently begging me to continue. I take a seat beside her watching her for a second before slipping my hands unto her thigh again feeling her soft skin against my rough hands. I moved higher and higher watching her every reaction. I finally stop at her core rubbing my thumb against her slowly and her breathing increased. I rub faster and she moved her waist against my hands to aid the movement never once taking her eyes off mine.

I rubbed faster and she moved faster biting her lips to stop her from moaning and I felt anger grow in me as I wanted her to moan out loud. I move to her ear biting her ear lobes “moan for me hazel" I said my voice coming out raspy

“I... I can’t. Jo.. Joe might hear" she replied shakily as I continued to rub.

I let out a grunt knowing she was right. I slip my index finger into her and she let out a gasp making me smile. I stroked slowly and she pulled her head back in pleasure, I slipped in another finger stroking faster this time as a moan escaped her lips making her immediately cup her mouth with her hand and I chuckled lightly. I stroked faster and she twisted her body trying to fight back moans and enjoy the pleasure. I feel her wetness all over my hand as she spilled into my hands making me let out a strangled moan biting my lips.

I place a kiss on her lips before standing up and heading to the sink to wash my hands off. I wanted so badly to make love to her but this wasn’t the right place. I finish and see her still seated as she tries to catch her breath. I chucked handing her a glass of water which she took muttering a slight thank you before downing it all. She is always so polite. I loved it.

“Want to head in the living room?” I ask and she nodded trying to get up but wobbling using the table as support. I laughed lightly and she shot me a pointed look.

I cleared my throat to stop laughing and picked her up so she was now straddling me. I felt a little wetness making me groan as I hardened even more.

I dropped her on the sofa and Joe continued with his game. I check my phone again but still no message from Ramirez. I sighed getting more worried. I feel her hands on my thigh and I looked at her face full of worry.

“Is everything okay?” she asked and I nodded in response. I needed to see Tommy.

“I’ll be heading out for about 20 minutes.” I said giving her a kiss on the forehead catching a whiff of her scent. “I’ll just talk to Tommy about something okay?” I said again

She gave me a very worried look but just nodded instead. I ruffled Joe’s hair and made my way out.

I arrive at Tommy’s apartment to see a blonde on the bed playing with her phone. I gave her a questioning look which she returned. Really?

“Where’s tommy?” I asked and she motioned to the bathroom

“Tommy" I called out and he replied telling me to give him a sec

He emerges from the bathroom in a towel “what?” he asked and I motioned to the girl. I couldn’t discuss business in front of just anyone. There are a lot of spies in this city.

“Its fine. You can talk in front of her" he replied and I frowned wondering if he was on crack. You cant trust anyone unless you want to be six foot under the next day

“This is vai. Vai meet Hunter” he introduced. She stood up loving me a look before smiling.

“I know him" she replied sending me and Tommy’s faces into confusion.

“What do you mean you know him?” he asked and she shrugged

“My roommate.  Sam. I guess ya’ll dating right?” she answered and I raise my eyebrows

She must be the roommate Hazel always talks about. Anyway I still cant talk in front of her. I give Tommy another look and he nods whispering something into her ears making her roll her eyes leaving. Tommy shifts to the sofa, plopping down in it and heaving a sigh.

“What about Ramirez?” He asked lighting a stick of cigarette.

“Haven’t heard from him since the last time we spoke" I replied still standing
He puffed out smoke frowning “I have a feeling Juarez took him out and he’s going to com for us next" he replied

“Yeah me too. Text the boys, let them know the current situation” I said before exchanging bro handshakes and leaving.