Assassin with a Heart//Camren//

Chapter 9

The drive back to Miami was smooth. When Lauren finally arrived back home she was greeted with many warm welcomes, congratulations, and encouraging words. Lauren couldn't help but radiate the pride and power she felt grow in her. Especially when her father came running and holding her in a firm, loving hug.

"You've done very well my angel. George called in and has told me of such performance you did to take out the rascals who wanted something that wasn't there's. Not only did you play well, but you also played smart.", Mike commented proudly. 

"Thank you father I wouldn't want to disappoint you and cause another catastrophe.", Lauren said knowingly. 

"My you are just like your mother Lauren.", Mike said.

Lauren's heart fell a little at the mention of her mother, but didn't want to let her father see that the ache still bothered her so she remained emotionless just like he taught her. Lauren was allowed to rest for awhile. She went to her room and just listened to music. It was what she usually did after a mission just to keep her somewhat connected to her old self.

What people see is a heartless killer that doesn't take pity in anybody, but really Lauren knows she's a killer but she also has her softer side that's always been in her ever since she was little. Of course with the training and the amount she's taken the soft side weakens, but Lauren has learned listening to music helps her build it back up even if it's the slightest of bits.

As Lauren listens to music she tosses her pocket knife at her target on the wall just to keep herself active. Lauren escapes to a mind space where she basically relives past memories whether good or bad. Her father has warned her about having a mind space when she was in the early stages of her training since it will effect her emotionally, mentally, and sometimes physically.

Lauren has done very well on not developing a mind space. Of course that was until she listened to music. Lauren listens to calming music, but at times she'll listen to hardcore songs just to keep her demeanor strong since music can apparently develop the soul and the perspective of one's mind. Whether it's true or not Lauren is careful with her music choices.

Lauren was about to throw her knife again until she heard a knock on the door. She lowered her speaker down and went to the her door. She opened it and was greeted by Liam.

"Hey Liam what's up?", Lauren asked as she leaned against her door frame.

"Hello Miss. Jauregui I was just about about to go haul some food from the Regulars with a few guys and I was wondering if you would like to come? I asked your father before I asked and he granted this sooo wanna come?", Liam asked.

The Regulars was what mafia groups called the normal citizens that weren't associated in any type of way with the mafias or crime. It was always fun to pick on them since they were so easy to boss around and have them on their knees. Lauren has been around the Regulars environment a few times because of missions she's been on, but she's never really interacted with them.

This would be Lauren's first time and she couldn't help the smirk that crossed her face.

"Hell yeah I wanna come.", Lauren said.

"Cool. Get ready we'll be leaving in ten minutes meet us at the garage.", Liam said as he walked away.

Lauren quickly closed her door and started to suit up. Only reason why they do food hauls was because mafias don't deal with it. That's why they steal it.

Lauren put back on her hoodie and grabbed a bandana with skulls that wore crowns so she could hide most of her face. Lauren is aware of how wanted she is by police so keeping herself hidden is priority. Lauren got her combat boots on and her leather spiked fingerless gloves on she made her way over to the garage to meet the guys.

Once she got there she saw the guys geared up and ready to go. Liam greeted Lauren with a nod as well as the other guys. Liam told Mike they were heading out through his earpiece and they all loaded in one of the most average looking cars. They took off with Liam driving, Lauren in shotgun, and three guys in the backseat. They all agreed they raid a small supermarket store.

Liam drove for about fifteen minutes before he pulled up at the back of a supermarket called "La Fiesta". Lauren tied her bandana at the back of her head where you can only see her piercing green eyes. She flipped on her hoodie and she got out the car with the guys following her. They all climbed up to the buildings roof. The guys Liam brought along worked their magic to make the roof weak enough to just bust through.

Once the guys got that done. Lauren, Liam, and the guys all stood of the weakened platform.

"Ok on the count of three. One.", Liam started. "Two.", one of the guys did. "Three.", Lauren said after a few moments of silence and in one motion they all jumped and they busted through the roof with ease.

They landed on their feet and everyone started to panic around them.

"EVERYONE GET DOWN OR ELSE YOU'RE GETTING FUCKING KILLED!", Laim shouted.

"SIT YOUR ASSES DOWN!", Another guy said.

"HEY GET THE FUCK DOWN BITCH!", Lauren threatened a man with a child.

"ALRIGHT GRAB WHAT Y'ALL CAN!", Liam gave the word and they bolted through the supermarket.

Liam raided the frozen foods, two guys handled snacks, the last guy raided money and meat, and Lauren grabbed drinks dry food and canned food. Everyone trapped in the store quivered in fear as they remained frozen on the ground. Lauren caught a young man out of the corner of her eye making a run for it. She growled and threw her knife at him. It flew until it sliced right through the man's neck.

A gun shot roared through the store and one of the guy's shouted

"Hey we gotta move one of these bastards called the cops." Lauren eyes widened and made her way to the voices of the boys.

The sirens could be heard from the police.

"Fuck we gotta go." Lauren said.

"Shit. Lauren got any of those smoke bombs?", Liam whispered.

Lauren nodded and handed him all that she had. "Perfect. Just follow me.", Liam said.

The black cars could be seen pulling up and cops immediately got out with guns. Liam let them get closer when  the cops saw them. Once they were close enough he threw all the smoke bombs down causing the place to be completely blurry. The Regulars kept coughing which made it impossible to listen for movement. Liam led Lauren and the guys swiftly through the store and out in the open. Of course Lauren grabbed her knife before she left to the outside.

They quickly fled with the food to their car and drove off. They all celebrated as they showed off what they got. Another food haul wouldn't be necessary for a good while since they practically wiped out the store. Liam drove back to the Hood and to base. They were welcomed back and presented what they scavenged to Mike who was very pleased.

Lauren felt her pride and power grow even more. She was starting to enjoy this feeling. A lot