Helpless Addiction

Manchester

TW: Violence

In the 2 hour car ride from Small Heath to Manchester it was filled with jokes and laughs from Arthur and John. Tommy even cracked a few smiles, Vivian however did not. She was running this plan through her head over and over. Matthew and James were close behind them. James was going to tag along with Arthur and John since he was a fighter. Matthew was going with Tommy and Vivian because he was a great shot in the war. When they finally arrived everyone got out of the car. The plan was simple but had to be executed perfectly. They would all go to the warehouse together but would separate once they arrived there. John, Arthur, and James would go around back while Matthew, Tommy, and Vivian would go around front. Since these were the only 2 exits the enemies would be trapped inside. The 4 men she had paid had provided her with everything she needed. They would let them in from both doors.

She went on once they left "Follow me and be quiet" The 2 boys nodded and followed her.

They slowly approached the warehouse that Davids men were stationed at.

"James lead them to the front." She whispered

"Be save Ian." He whispered back and they headed off.

Vivian took a deep breathe "Now we wait. The boys should let us in soon." A few moments later thats exactly what happened.

"Thanks Andrew. Take this." She gave him 20 pound to his surprise. "Where are they?"

"Upstairs." Andrew pointed to the stairs. "Zach let the others in. They headed up already. They went up the left side so I suggest you go up the right."

"Good man." She along with Matthew and Tommy went up the right side of the stairs quietly and saw the other 3 hiding across from them.

"Start checking the boxes." She mouthed to them and they did just that.

"Matt, Tom, you two check the boxes as well, I need to talk to some people." She said. Matt went off. As Vivian was about to stand Tommy grabbed her.

"You're not going along."

She grabbed his face "I am Tommy. I can't risk your life." She kissed him and she left.

As the others were checking the boxes a man saw Arthur

"Who's there?" Before the man could lift his gun Vivian came up behind him. She covered his mouth and knocked him out with the top of her gun.

"God damnit Arthur."

"Sorry" He scoffed

Vivian left into a back room where she found David talking to 2 of the men she paid off. She was hidden from him but the 2 men could see her. She put her index finger to her lips signaling them to stay silent. David pulled his gun on the two men. Before he could shoot Vivian snuck up behind him and fought to get the gun out of his hand. The two ended up outside of the room and fell onto the floor. David squeezing her face as she squeezed his neck with one hand and tried to disarm him. She was unsuccessful but was able to turn the gun around and shoot him through the bottom of his mouth, killing him instantly.

She turned to the 2 men "You boys alright?" They both nodded "Here." She gave them both 20 pound just like she did Andrew. "Wheres Mike?"

"Downstairs." One of them answered.

"Ay, Mike!" She yelled and he popped up.

"Yes?" he answered

"Here." She gave him 20 pound as well. "How much for the warehouse?" The others joined the two of them downstairs.

"I'm not sure." He answered.

Vivian sighed "I'll give you 800 pound for it."

All four of the men's eyes sparkled "Seriously?"

"Yes, now I'll have the money to you by tomorrow. Until then tell all Davids men they work for me now and if they don't like it shoot em. Got it?" All 4 men nodded and left.

Vivian turned to everyone with her "Arthur you mind grabbing that small box of cocaine for me? I'm running low." She said and pointed to a shoe size box. Arthur grabbed it and they headed out.

"Uh Viv the cars the other way." John said

She lit a cigarette "I know. I want a drink." They soon walked into one of her pubs, Sin City.

"Arthur this is yours now. Here are the keys. Now follow me inside." All 6 of them went inside and everyone stood up seeing Vivian.

"Ay Lee!" Her bartender yelled at her "round on the house like usual?"

"Yes sir." She yelled back. After a few drinks they all headed home with Matthew and James driving because they don't drink. Mission success.