Dangerous Love

05||Careful

Xavier Romano

So far everything has been going well in the club, I'm going to assume that means the new server hasn't arrived yet.

As I sit at my desk, I feel a mix of anticipation and determination. The room around me is dimly lit, with the soft glow of the desk lamp highlighting the files spread out before me. I can sense the weight of the task at hand, the importance of unraveling the Russian mafia's secrets was a big one.

I lean forward, my eyes focused intently on the documents in front of me. With each page I turn, I can feel the adrenaline building up inside me. The sound of my breath fills the room, creating a sense of urgency.

My fingers trace the lines of text, absorbing every detail, every clue. As I read through the files, my mind races, connecting the dots, piecing together the puzzle of the Russian movements over the past decade.

Time seemed to stand still as I slowly started losing myself in the investigation. It's been ten years since we have last heard anything from them, ever since that night they seem to have gone ghost.

The outside world fades away, leaving only me and the secrets hidden within these pages. It's a thrilling and intense moment as if I'm on the brink of uncovering something significant.

I reach for my pen and begin jotting down notes and circling any key information. The sound of the paper is a comforting rhythm, grounding me in the task at hand.

At this moment, I am driven by a sense of purpose, fueled by my determination to bring justice and expose the truth. The weight of responsibility sits heavy on my shoulders.

Suddenly, the door to my office opens slightly as Elijah pokes his head in between it, "You still on that case file?"

I nodded my head, "Yep, it's starting to drive me crazy."

He walks more into the room, sitting down in the chair behind my desk before asking, "Do you want to go have a few drinks in the VIP lounge?"

I can't help but be intrigued. The thought of escaping the stress and enjoying a drink for a moment, I nod eagerly, ready for a moment of relaxation.

We make our way to the VIP lounge, passing through drunk dancing people. As we enter the lounge, I'm greeted by a luxurious setting, with plush seating and soft ambient lighting.

Elijah leads me to a private corner booth, where Derek, Axel, and Carlos are sitting with a bottle of my favorite whiskey awaits.

"The boss is finally here!" Derek says as he raises his glass happily.

I roll my eyes before sitting next to him, and pour myself a glass, "Have any of you guys seen the server?"

Carlos looks around scanning the club, before shrugging his shoulder, "All I see is Kylie talking to Marcus, Kennedy talking to that one chick by the bar. So no, I don't see any new faces."

"Speaking of Kennedy, what's going on between you guys?" Elijah asks, taking a sip of his drink.

"Let's not talk about it, it's just a casual hookup." I tell him rolling my eyes, "But for some reason, she thinks that she's my girlfriend."

They all laugh before pouring themselves another drink, Elijah raises his glass and says, "Let's get shitface drunk, and celebrate the return of Xavier after being gone for a year."

We all raise our glasses and cling them together before we start drinking. After we finished the bottle of whiskey, Derek decided to order a bunch of shots and an entire bottle of Tito vodka.