Who really killed Wanda Day! - Wedding Bells (DAY! Series Book 2)

Chapter 21 - Some Hope, Some Happiness, And A Heartbreak

Luca Davenport's arrival into this world was nothing short of legendary. His mother, nine months along, was about to deposit some cash when a dimwitted, mask-wearing individual decided to pull off the heist of the century. Little did he know, his grand plan would be foiled faster than a speeding bullet.

A brave bank employee, sensing the impending chaos, quickly pressed the alarm button. The doors slammed shut, trapping the would-be robber like a fly in a spider's web. The police arrived just thirty-seven seconds later, which is about as long as it takes to say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious three times fast. The masked man, realizing his dreams of grandeur were dashed, resorted to holding seven hostages, including Luca's mother.

The shock of the situation proved to be too much for her, as she suddenly found herself in a very different kind of labor – the kind that involved pushing a tiny human out of her body. The small group of hostages was overwhelmed, as they realized they were about to witness the miracle of life in the most unlikely of settings. The bank robber refused to let anyone in or out, while Luca's mother lay on the floor, feeling the pain of her life. An elderly lady, sensing the urgency, decided to lend a hand (quite literally) and offer moral support, while a bank clerk, who had been paying very close attention during his wife's three home births, stepped up to the plate, ready to channel his inner midwife.

As the contractions intensified, four hours after they had first begun, the panic level in the bank skyrocketed. The bank robber, realizing he was in way over his head, found himself in an unexpected role – that of an obstetrician. He stood at the side of the bank clerk, holding up Luca's mother's leg, as no less than three of the hostages had succumbed to the pressure and fainted.

And so, Luca made his debut into the world, his tired little eyes taking in the strange sight of a man covered in blood and a bank robber who, despite his tough exterior, couldn't control his emotions and had tears streaming down his face like a waterfall. And so, Luca's journey into the world was complete, leaving behind a tale that would be retold more times than Hansel and Gretel.

As he grew up, Luca found himself rolling his eyes and tuning out every time someone brought up the story of his dramatic birth. It was like a broken record, played at every family gathering, every birthday party, and every time he brought a friend home.

But despite the constant retelling, Luca was overcome by an inexplicable feeling of guilt towards the bank robber. It was as if he had developed a strange case of Stockholm syndrome, but for a man who had held him hostage before he could even say 'bank robbery.' Luca, being the curious and slightly odd fellow that he was, decided to take matters into his own hands. He went to visit the man in prison, fully expecting to be met with a gruff exterior and a few choice words. But to his surprise, the two hit it off, and before long, they became pen pals.

When Luca reached the age of 21, the bank robber, Marc, was released from prison and decided to take his talents to the sunny shores of Waialua as he moved in with Luca, who already had his own place. But Marc, now being an upstanding citizen, couldn't seem to shake his criminal tendencies. And Luca, being a loyal friend, found himself drawn to the idea of a life in wealth.

And just like that, Luca was on board the crazy train, ready to embark on a life of crime. The two musketeers packed their bags and headed to the mainland, ready to take the southwestern United States by storm. Over the next few years, they robbed bank after bank, always choosing small towns and Tuesdays as their preferred targets.

But then, one fateful Wednesday, they decided to mix things up and try their luck on a different day of the week. Little did they know, that decision would be their downfall, like a house of cards in a hurricane. As they were in the middle of their heist, a police officer, who just happened to be in the bank for no particular reason, decided to play the hero. He pulled out his trusty weapon, ready to take down the bad guys and save the day.