LIVE BY THE GUN, DIE BY THE GUN!

chapter 45

Ndalo

It was the next day, and I was getting ready to go sign my deal with Mr Brown.  I wore my dark brown pantsuit with my brown YSL heels and took my brown Birkin 25. My arm was healing well. However, instead of the marks fading, they decreased in size. It looked like I got a tattoo, which was actually cool. I left the house and drove to the office. I arrived and went in the building where I was met by the receptionist. I didn't say anything to her but simply passed her and went to the elevator. I got in, and when the elevator was about to close, a manly hand stopped the doors. The doors opened again, and when I looked up, I was met by the most gorgeous yet familiar eyes I've ever seen. I didn't realize that i was staring until he cleared his throat.
Man: "I know my father fucked my mother right, but you can stop staring." I rolled my eyes at his arrogance.
Me: "I've seen better." He chuckled. He pressed the 17th button, which was the same button I had pressed earlier. After a moment of silence, he spoke.
Man: "What you did the other day was bold of you. To make such demands could have gotten you killed." He came closer to me and stood right in front of me.
Man: "Let me make one thing clear, step on my toes, and I'll kill you. Disrespect me, and I'll kill you. This is not a threat but me just predicting the future. Mr Brown may have allowed you to walk all over him, but I wont allow that shit." The elevator stopped, and the doors opened. He turned around to leave, and before he got out of the elevator, he turned and looked at me.
Man: "By the way, Mxolisi Zulu is the name." And with that said, he left, leaving me feeling anxious and hot at the same time. Yes, this man was gorgeous and all but he was also scary as fuck! His voice was so deep that it actually scared the shit out of me.
Me: "Snap out of it, Ndalo. You cant allow him to make you look weak. Get a grip!" I said to myself. I was actually annoyed at myself for allowing him to make me look like a crazy fool. I needed to go home so that I could get information on him.

After a few minutes of standing there, I exited the elevator and went to the boardroom where everyone had taken their seat. I took my seat opposite Mxolisi and Mr Brown, who sat next to me, passed me my contact. I carefully read it, then signed it and gave it back to him.
Brown: "Ms Zungu, as our newest member, I would like to introduce to you the other members, starting with Mr Thomas, Mr Yin, Mr Rodriguez, Mr Adams, Mr Clark, Mr Blair, Mr Lawrence,  Mr Nicholas and lastly, Mr Zulu." I looked at everyone and at him. He simply stared at me emotionlessly. Fuck! I guessed his presence also made me angry. I actually wanted to kill him, which i will. MARK MY WORDS! The meeting went on and ended within 2 hours. Everyone grabbed their things and rushed out, leaving me alone in the boardroom. As I was packing my things, my phone rang, and I answered it.

Me: "Yes?"
Matteo: "Tigré, it's been forever, man." He said in his russian accent. I chuckled.
Me: "What can I do for you, Matteo?"
Matteo: "Vse yeshche suka? (Still a bitch?)"
Me: "Vse yeshche mudak? (Still an asshole?)" We laughed.
Matteo: "I have news for you. Tomorrow night, the leader of the Spanish cartel, Lorenzo Gonzalez, will be hosting a private aution in Madrid."
Me: "What is he selling?"
Matteo: "He'll be selling a device called the STC."
Me: "What's an STC?"
Matteo: "Software Terminating Chip. Its like a snall USB that can literally wipe out the planet's technology. It's used to destroy any server, software, computer, phone, etc, and it's the only one in the world, which means a lot of people will be targeting it, including the FBI."
Me: "How much is Lorenzo selling it for?"
Matteo: "150 billion dolars." Damn!
Me: "Email me the details and borrow me your plane and pilot."
Matteo: "I'll get it ready for you." I hanged up and called ubaba to tell him about this trip, then left the office.

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A few hours later...

I was seated in Matteo's plane and on my way to Madrid, Spain. My laptop was open, and I was busy trying to find information on Mxolisi Zulu, but failed dismally. It was like the man had vanished from the face of the Earth after joining the US military. I closed my laptop in annoyance and then drank my whiskey. After a few hours, I arrived at the Madrid-Barajas Airport and went straight to my hotel. It was already 6 pm, and Lorenzo's aution was scheduled to be at 7 pm, so I didn't have time. I grabbed all of my equipment and quickly got dressed in my red dress that had a slit with gold heels and accessories. My makeup was done, and I was ready to go. Luckily, Matteo had gotten me on the list, so I didn't have to worry about that. The car that Matteo arranged for me was waiting for in the basement, including my getaway driver. The driver helped me carry the equipment to the car, then we drove the hotel that Lorenzo had booked. I got out of the car and went to the receptionist.
Receptionist: "Buenas noches señora, ¿en qué puedo ayudarla?(Evening ma'am, how can i help you?)" I cleared my throat and looked around to see if there was anyone watching. I looked at her and gave her the secret code.
Me: "Dispositivo del fin del mundo( Doomsday Device)." I whispered. She cleared her throat, looked around, and signaled me to follow her. I followed her to the hotel's kitchen, passing all the chefs that were minding their business and cooking their hearts out. A security guard was standing by a door that was written pantry in Spanish. The receptionist gave the guard a nod, then turned and left.
Guard: "¿nombre?(Name?)" He asked as he took out his tablet.
Me: "Nature (English translation of Ndalo). He looked for my name on his tablet, and when he got it, he opened the door for me. I went in and walked down the pathway until I reached another opening. I went in and came across a huge hall where there was a bar, people paying casinos, and others chilling in the lounge area. I walked down the stairs and went to get a drink by the bar.
Me: "Champán, por favor. (champagne, please)". The barman nodded and poured me champagne.
Voice: "Whisky con hielo (whiskey on the rocks)." The other barman nodded. A deep male voice said next to me. That voice sounded very familiar, so I turned my head to see who it was, and to my surprise, it was Mxolisi.
Mxolisi: "Fancy seeing you here." He said as he raised his eyebrow. I took my drink from the table and before I left, I looked at him.
Me: "Stay out of my way, and I'll stay away from yours." I gave him a smile and walked away. People started clapping their hands, so I figured that Lorenzo had arrived. I switched on my earbud, which was connected to my driver's IPad (Chris).
Me: "Chris, can you hear me?"
Chris: "Loud and clear."
Me; "Good. " Lorenzo came down the stairs, carrying a red metal briefcase. He walked over to his seat and sat down, placing the briefcase on the floor. Something didn't feel right, so I turned and looked at Mxolisi, who gave me a wink, and then he smirked. Suddenly, all the lights went off.
Me: "Chris, what's happening?"
Chris: "I dont know. It looks like someone switched off the lights and disconnected all the surveillance cameras." It was Mxolisi. I could feel it in my blood. Eventually, the lights came back on, and when I looked around,  Mxolisi and the briefcase were nowhere to be found. FUCK!
Me: "Chris, where's the nearest exit?"
Chris: "Down the hall, by the toilets. I'll guide you." He guided me to the exit, and I rushed to the underground parking. As soon as i reached the parking, I took out my gun. A black Lamborghini Urus Performante sped off and went out of the parking lot, and I knew that was him.
Me: "Fuck!" I shouted in frustration. My phone rang, and it was Matteo.
Matteo: "Did you get it?"
Me: "No. Some fucker stole it before I could."
Matteo: "Fuck! Do you know who it is?"
Me: "Yes. And he's a walking dead man." I hanged up and called Chris to fetch me. Chris took me back to my hotel, and when I entered my room, I found a huge bouquet of red roses and a letter next to it.

"BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME..
                                                   ~M.Z"

The letter read. That fucker will be dead! Come rain or shine!

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