The Hooded Beauty

Business

I never did find out about my fathers business. I learned never to ask directly about it. It was an unspoken rule in this house. Although, I was always curious about it.
I always just assumed it was something small and innocent. Well, I hoped it was.
What if it's not?
Who else has he recruited?
Why especially is Jace Nash recruited?

Ok, now I'm worried.
I never wanted to ask questions about it. But now I do.

I sheepishly follow them in, trying to hear their whispers. Nothing. I follow them through the house. At least I know where they're going. His office.
Maybe, I can listen through the door.
Or I can walk in and act like I need to speak to my father.
Or I can blatantly ask for the details of this business.

They make their way into the office, without even looking back at me.
What am I even doing?

I wander off to my room and lay down on the bed.
But, my mind is still on what is happening in that office. Dammit.
I remember I'm still in Jace's clothes. I quickly change out of those and into my usual get up, hoodie and jeans. Obviously.

I know what to do.

Before I even think of the plan, my feet are moving.

I'm now stood outside of the office, I can hear chatter but can't quite make sense of it all. Just as I move closer to try hear them.

The door swings open.

Shit.

"Hi, dad" I say not even being able to make eye contact with him, instead I stare at Jace.
"Your clothes" is all I can muster up the courage to say and hold my arms out to him.
He eventually takes them.
But, no one is talking to me.
I begin to walk off when I hear my dad speak to Jace.
"Tonight, you know what to do, correct?" He says with ease.
"Correct, Sir" Jace says confidently.
They shake hands and Jace makes his way down the stairs, while my dad retreats back to his office, closing the doors behind him. Shutting me out.

I don't know what's happening tonight, but I'm going to be there.
I make it to my room and start to figure out a plan.
How exactly do I get there?

I figure out my plan and decide that I need a few hours sleep because I may be awake a long time on watch out for when everything happens.
Current time: 3:40pm

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I wake up at around 10:30pm.
I pick myself up off the bed and go to the wardrobe. I figure if I'm doing detective work I need to dress the part. I grab some black leggings and a black hoodie and slide them on. My hair is thrown up into a tight bun.
I decide to watch out of my window for any movement from my neighbours. From him.

An hour passes and I should have really brought snacks before I started this mission. Nothing has happened.

Just as I'm about to admit defeat and get food. Jace's light suddenly flicks on.
He's awake.

I see his shadow through the blind wander around the room. He's getting dressed.
Then the light goes out.

I decide now is the time to make a move.
I tip toe out of my room, opening the door slowly... please don't creek.
I make my way downstairs. And out of the back door (so I don't have to see the security guard), I stay close to the wall, being careful not to get into view of the cameras.
I know the blind spots like the back of my hand.
I successfully make it to the back gate. It leads straight to the Nash's house.
I also know their blind spots for the cameras.
I hit each blind spot. I've done this undetected.

I still can't see or hear Jace.
There is a black car parked in their driveway.
No one is near it.
I have never seen this car before.
I take the opportunity to try the doors. It's unlocked.
I'm sneaking around this car like it's life or death. One wrong move and I'm in deep shit.
Where can I hide that I'll remain undetected?
There's only one place. I click the trunk open. I'm shocked at what I see, weapons. So many guns. Knives. I slide in regardless.
I'm a stupid girl, I have to admit that.

A few minutes pass, still nothing. What if I've just snuck around for nothing?

"So everything is set up for our arrival, correct?" I hear faintly, it's Jace.
"Yes, of course " I hear two voices sigh out, but they're now right next to the car. They're male voices, who? I have no idea.
I suddenly feel like I've made the wrong decision, I shouldn't of done this. I feel a bad vibe about this.

The doors open and the car starts jolting around, they must be getting in.

There's no backing out now..
Time to find out about this business of theirs.