You Again (Completed) ✔️

68.

Veronica's POV

I type the restaurant's name into my GPS and follow the directions to the place. When I get there, I pull into a spot close to the alleyway. Looking down the alley, I see a group of men wearing suits and holsters. I pull my phone out of my pocket and call the boss.

Me: There are eight guys wearing suits in the alley. Send snipers to the building close to Rivera restaurant.

???: Will do.  How many men do you need to have inside the restaurant?

Me: Six. Make sure the men wear suits and act like business people.

???: If Skyler is there, you need to get her as well.

Me: Yes, Boss.

I put my phone back in my pocket and walked to Cole and Julia. They were holding hands and looking lovingly into each other's eyes.

It's a disgusting sight to see.

Putting on the fakest smile, I say. "Hey,"

They greet me before we head to the restaurant's door. Cole is the first to touch the door, holding it open for us.

He's a gentleman, which my former best friend wanted in a guy. You could call her old-fashioned. I prefer to do things independently without having a man to help me, but my heart still belongs to Liam.

I hope we can get back together when the mission is over. The boss has separated us because they think it will compromise our mission. Nothing like that will happen as I focus more on making her pay for everything."

As soon as we step inside, the lights are dimly lit, and rose petals are on the tables, giving the room a romantic feel.

It is the last thing I want to deal with tonight. Why didn't the boss tell me to bring a date?

I'm about to ask Julia something when the waitress walks over. She has blonde hair, brown eyes, and is thin. She's wearing a red Rivera shirt, black mini shorts, and an apron tied around her waist.

She looks at Cole and says. "Hey, Cole. Those men would like a word with you, Sir." She indicates to the men standing close a door with a code pad.

I hope that's hooked to the electricity. It would make everything a hell of a lot easier for when Julia is taken.

The waitress's name tag catches my eye. 'Skyler.'

We've got them both. I'll have to call the boss and tell them both girls will be with them before the night's end.

I scan the rest of the building. The men talking to Cole are all wearing Italian suits, and their guns come into sight when they move their jackets to the side.

Who are these men? What is this place? And why are Cole and Julia tight-lipped about this place? Do they know that I'm one of the people who will bring Julia down?

The door opens, and Cole enters the room with four men. Two men are left standing in the room.

How can I carry out my plan if these men's eyes are on me all night?

Skyler leads us to our table. She smiles before saying. "Can I get you ladies anything to drink?"

"The finest white wine you have," Julia says, without letting me order what I want.

Skyler scribbles it on her notepad. "Sure, I'll bring the bottle right to you." She walks away.

Leaning back in my chair, I say. "This place is a bit too fancy for my liking. Does Cole take you here regularly?"

Julia shakes her head. "This is the first time I've ever been here. It was on my list of places to visit when I moved back here, and now I can cross it off my list."

I look at my phone and send a message to the boss.

Me: There are at least six men in the office. Four guys are in the restaurant, and the ones are in the back. Is everyone in position?

???: Yes, let me know when we can make a move.

Me: Not yet. Can you send the men to the restaurant? We need to start the first part of our mission.

???: Will do.

Skyler returns a few minutes later with the wine, which she places the bottle in the middle of the table. "When Cole returns, I'll take your order." The door to the restaurant opens, and a group of men wearing suits walk into it. "Excuse me," she says and walks over to the men. She leads them to a table and gives them the menu.
I look at the group of men and notice that it's my boss's men. My shoulders stiffen, and Julia notices. "Shit." I stand up. "I'm going to use the restroom. I'll be right back." Quickly, I escape from the tables and head towards the bathroom. Opening the door, I walk over to the tap and throw water on my face.

It needs to happen soon. I can't let Cole out of that room before the plan is implemented.

Pushing the door open, I see one of the men standing close to the door and waiting for me to exit the bathroom. I pull the gun out of my handbag and put the silencer on. Opening the door again, I aim the gun at him, shooting him in the head.

He didn't see that coming, nor will the rest of the men.

I slip around the corner of the restaurant and find the metre box. Flicking the electricity switch, the lights turn off. The boss's men do their part of the plan. I walk away from the box and slip out the back door. I keep to the shadows and make it to my car. Putting the keys into the ignition, I start and drive towards the front door.

Skyler and Julia are both thrown into the trunk of my car. Some men climb into the vehicle, and I drive to the warehouse in Nevada.

When I get to the warehouse, I see Antwon and Liam standing at the door. Liam keeps his eyes downcast, as he doesn't want people to know how he truly feels about me. "She's in the trunk with Skyler. You know what to do." I bump my shoulder into Liam's as I make my way to the door. Turning around, I see him looking at me.

Liam doesn't say anything. He follows his brother to the car and pulls his sister out. Taking the blindfold off her, he says. "I'm sorry, Julia." He caresses her cheek. "Antwon, I can't tie her up. You'll have to do it."

Antwon points at Skyler. "You'll have to take care of that girl. She's the one that the boss wants the most." He picks up his sister, and Liam picks up Skyler. They walk towards the door, and I step aside, letting them in. "Thanks," Antwon says as he walks past me.