Revenge of the Heart

3: Match

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. One that requires... particular skills."Luca raised an eyebrow. "What kind of job?"Vinnie leaned in, a sly grin spreading across his face. "We need you to retrieve a package from a rival crew. They're holed up in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town."Kelsey spoke up, her voice low and even. "What's in the package?"Vinnie shrugged. "Don't know, don't care. What matters is that it's worth a lot to us, and we're willing to pay top dollar to get it back."Lincoln frowned. "This sounds like a setup."Vinnie's grin grew wider. "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. But you're going to do it anyway, because that's what you do. You're our go-to crew for... delicate tasks."Jude whistled softly"That's a tall order. What's in it for us?"Vinnie smiled, a cold, calculating smile."it's not your first time working for us, is it?"Luca exchanged a look with Tyler, Jude, Kelsey and Lincoln before turning back to Vinnie. "We'll do it. But we need more information."Vinnie grinned, a flash of gold in his mouth.Vinnie nodded, producing a folder filled with photographs and documents. "Everything you need to know is in here. You've got 48 hours to get the package and bring it back to us."As Vinnie handed Luca the folder, I felt a shiver run down my spine. Something didn't feel right about this job...We left the pirates area and we were now by the main road "Is this how you've been earning the money you do?" My eyes fixed on Luca's but he kept mute."Answer me Luca!" "Who do you think will employ a college boy?"Our argument was getting tensed and his friends could only watch, feeling the heat. "Caleb is struggling out there to pay our fees and mom? How much does she earn as a nurse to pay rent, feed us and take care of the bills?""This is the only way I can earn to support mom and Caleb"Luca is trying to help, but this isn't the right way. This is a very danger path."Luca, how do you think mom is going to feel when she finds out about this?" My voice smooth and steady"Who is going to tell her, you?" I looked away unable to say anything"Mercedes" Tyler placed a hand on my shoulder"None of us enjoy doing this. We're all trying to assist our parents and trying to help ourselves. We won't do this forever" I turned to Tyler. "