Loving his Assassin - Chapter 2 : Impossible Request

My place in the plane was beside a window and when I sat down for a few second a stewardess was here beside presenting herself.

'Good morning sir, my name is Jessica and I'll be the one accompanying you in your flight. If you need something don't hesitate and call for me.' she said with a fake smile.

I nodded and she continued to talk about the emergencies exit and all the other thing. She was gone when she finished talking and I can finally have some peace. I closed my eyes for a bit and before I knew it, I was asleep.

A sound woke me up from my peaceful sleep. I opened my eyes and groaned.

'Excuse me sir, I have to tell you we had arrived and you soon will have to exit.' she said always with the fake smile.

'Thanks.' I grumbled unhappy to be awaken.

When the plane was stable and all I finally could get out o this thing. I went to search for my luggage and the exit.

I called a taxi and told my apart address to the driver. The car went to life and we went into the usual traffic.

Later in the afternoon, we finally arrived in front on my new home. I paid the taxi and took my luggage. It wasn't luxurious, but I could live in this for a few weeks. So I went inside and I unlocked the door. When I opened it an old smell smacked at me. Now it was clear that no one lived here for a long time. I went inside and opened every window I could find and checked everything.

There was still two days left before I met my new master. What would I do with all this free time? Why not do a bit of tourism and get myself in the ambiance of this city. That way I can blend in if I need to escape.

For the next two days, I was getting to know everything about New York: the gangs, the mafias, the billionaires, etc. A lot of time these people were the one I had to kill. I also went to the coffee shop to inspect it and there was nothing suspicious. Of course I went to the Time Square, I saw the Liberty statue and popular museums.

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Finally the day arrived and I was now in front of the coffee shop. I looked at the time and it was 10:00 pm. I was early, but hey doesn't mean I couldn't go inside. So I went into the line and commanded a black coffee with only a bit of milk inside. This shop was pretty busy, but luckily there was a free table and I took it.

I was sipping my coffee and more time passed the emptier the shop was. Then at 10:30 sharp a man came in and looked around searching for something or... someone.

Maybe he was my new master? I have to be certain, so I took out the card with the indication on it and put it on the table. I wasn't discreet, I was doing big movements for him to see the card.

He started to walk toward me and I looked at my possibly new master. He was tall and well built, he was like 6'8 or maybe more. He had short brown hair and his eyes were black. I looked at his clothes and I noticed a bump, he had a gun with him.

When he arrived at my table, he sat down and said more like growled 'Are you here to fulfill some of my wishes?'

He said the key word  'wishes'. I nodded and he kind of relaxed a bit. 'So you're my new master?' I ask confidently.

'No, I'm here to replace him because he couldn't come and that's why you're here... But we can't talk here.' He started to look around discreetly with his eyes.

Okay, his boss was surely someone of importance or a wanted one if he couldn't come in public.

"I agree, but if you're okay with it I want to choose the place to talk." I stated dead serious. Even though I'm pretty sure that he would do nothing to me, I want him to play in my game. I'll be the one controlling the strings not him or his boss.

'Fine, let's go.' he said with a sight. I'm pretty sure he hesitated for a second here. Fortunately I bought my gun and a knife with me. If something went in the ugly side, I'll clean up all traces and disappear like I always do.  "However let me warn you first. If you do anything stupid, you won't be able to step away unharmed.' his tone was warning me and even if he didn't return to glare at me, I was decided to do like he said. I had to be careful, now even more because I don't who is my master yet.

'If you're not my master who is?' I ask while I started to walk toward the exit while putting my cup in the garbage.

'For now he want you to know him as master only. He want to personally say it to you.' he said while walking close behind me.

'And about the payment?'

'He'll give it to you when your first job will be accomplished.'

'No. I don't work like that. I have to have half of the payment first and then when the deed accomplished you'll give me the rest.' I said as I stopped walking and returned to glare at him.

'Well too bad because I don't have the authority to pay you and only the boss can.' he glared back at me.  

'Then tell me what does he want.' I asked crossing my arms. 'And we can talk here no one can hear.'

We were standing in the middle of Time Square and yes we really were. No one can hear us because they are all occupied to do something or pressed to go somewhere and if he planned to do something I could use the people around me as protection. There's also a lot of escape route, Time Square is too big for him to search for me if I ran away. Let's not forget there's also some cops around looking for pickpockets. In some ways, Time Square is the safest place... for now.

The guy was looking at me like I was stupid, but since I didn't move an inch and I was still waiting for my answer he sighted.

'The boss want you to help him escape from the most dangerous and hardest prison of America.' he grumbled the last part.

If I wasn't paying attention and trying to understand what he was saying I wouldn't have hear his answer. But I did and I was shocked, really shocked and I only stood there with my mouth open not knowing what to say. I'm pretty sure I was looking like an idiot, but it was the first time someone requested me to escape from a prison, but it had to be THIS one!

'Please close your mouth, you look stupid. So, you accept the deed?' he asked with some confidence back.

'First, you should know that NO one fully succeeded to escape from this prison and the fact that is as hard to get in as getting out.  Secondly if I accept this the price would be very very high since it's nearly impossible and IF i get caught I'll myself go in one of those cell. How can your boss be so sure I can successfully free him?' I ask angrily and a bit desperately.

'He know that you can and the fact you're looking for something interesting.' he replied like he was repeating someone words. 

It was true I was looking for something interesting and maybe challenging, but never ever an escape from THIS prison ever crossed my mind. I think I was looking really confused since the man gave me a grin and said: 'What? Can't do it? The shadow who always successfully finish a given deed is running away from some challenge?'

I glared at him. I swear it I really wanted to kill him right now for insulting me! It wasn't him who would risk his life for saving a man I didn't even know. I never ran away from any of the request my ancient masters gave me. But my instincts were telling me to back off from this one.

'How can I know he's my master? And are you sure he is willing to pay me no matter how high is the price? If he doesn't have enough money...'I didn't have time to finish the man interrupted my by saying confidently: 'Don't worry about money and the here a picture of the boss. Since you asked for how he looks I assume you accept the deed?'

No answer no! I know I have to refuse, yet I'm very curious to know if I can succeed it. No, don't think about it just refuse!

'I accept the deal.'