Good For You

(Chapter.17) Is This Real?

We left the spa and headed to my car.
“Oh my god, did you just hear gunshots?” I asked starting to panic.
“Yes I did and they were very close.” Atlee responded, surprisingly calm.
We eased around the corner and then there were more gunshots.
I could see my car we were almost there when a bullet barely missed my hip.
“Oh fuck it’s Joe, Alice get down on the gorund flat and don’t move until I tell you.” Atlee said while pulling out a gun from her boot. I couldn't even gather my thoughts so I just listened without saying anything. She then started running toward the man who I’m guessing is Joe. She continued to shoot and hide and duck as she was being shot at as well. She definitely got hit in her calf. Finally, after what felt like hours of Atlee shooting and dodging I saw the man hit the ground. Atlee shot him a few more times to make sure he wouldn’t get back up.
“Okay Alice I need you to get up now and we need to leave now. He will have back up and do you have an extra shirt or something I need to tie up my calf. I got hit.” Atlee explained.
I jumped up, unlocked my car, helped Atlee into the passenger seat and grabbed a sweatshirt and threw it her lap. I then sped out of the parking lot.
“Okay now that we are away from there. What the fuck just happened? Why was that man shooting at us? How do you know him? Why do you carry a gun in your boot? You know you just killed him right? You got shot. What the fuck is going on?” I asked not knowing my ass from a hole in the ground.
“I will explain everything, but first follow the GPS to this address. I have to make a call.”
I just nodded and followed the GPS.
“Asher, I’m guessing the job with Joe went south?” Atlee asked with the phone on speaker so she could focus on her leg.
“It did, but wait a minute, how do you know?” Asher answered.
“I’ll tell you in person, meet me at the warehouse.Unfortunately Alice is in this now.” Atlee said.
“Okay I’ll meet you there. Fuck, no are you serious?”Asher asked sounding nervous.
“Oh yes she’s knee deep in this. By the way, make sure there is a doctor there. I got shot, see you in ten.” Atlee explained then ended the call.
I just looked at her.
“Alice once we get there I’ll explain everything. I apologize you were not supposed to be put in this ever. But unfortunately I was followed.” She said looking discouraged and frightened.
I said nothing. The rest of the ride was silent. She made me park in the warehouse. I got out and started helping Atlee out of the car when Asher met us and took over.
“Alice thank you so much for helping her. I’m sorry you had to be put in this. Just sit right there. Once I get her behind the curtain I’ll be out to explain.  Atlee are you okay? Come here I have a medical person ready to help.” Asher explained.
“Okay.” Is all I said. Asher then helped Atlee behind a big curtain.
To be a warehouse it’s pretty nice. The floor is very clean.
“Alice oh my god are you okay?” Ace asked while pulling me into the tightest hug.
“I’m okay. I’m happy to see you. Why are you here? I have so many questions.” I replied tearing up.
“I know, I’m so sorry. I have a lot to explain unfortunately.” Ace responded while holding me tight. Ace looked good. He is dressed in a suit like when he showed up to my work the first time.
Asher then came from behind the curtain. Ace let go of me and took a deep breath.
“How could you? What the fuck happened to the Joe job? How could you let this happen? What the fuck were you thinking? Do you not know how to finish a fucking job?” Ace yelled in a tone I had never heard before. He also had Asher by his shirt against the wall. Asher’s feet weren’t touching the floor.
“Ace, I’m sorry. He got away we were trying to find him. Somehow he found Atlee and followed her. But Atlee killed him.” Asher explained sounding absolutely terrified.
“I can’t even fucking look at your dumb ass right now.” Ace yelled dropping Asher to the ground.
“So Alice, I have some things to tell you. You aren’t going to like them. But they will answer all of your questions.” Ace said looking deep into my eyes sweetly. It was like a switch he had.
“Okay, tell me something I feel like I’m going crazy.” I explained.
“So when I told you I work in a family business, it was true. But I never went into detail because it was for your safety. My family business is being an assassin.. But we aren’t just that. My family lends money to shitty people that have debt from drugs, illegal weapons, gambling etc. We also distribute illegal guns. My job is to run all operations. I handle the money and make sure my people are safe. People come to us when they want someone killed, need illegal guns, or need a large amount of money to settle a debt. If we do not get paid back then we kill those people that took our guns, or used our services. Now I know you can look at all of this as a lie. But the only reason I kept it a secret was because of the danger it would put you in. Now I know all of this is a lot to take in. I’m so sorry all of this happened." Ace explained.
"I don't even know what to say. But I have a severe pain in my hip all of a sudden." I said figuring I pinched it to find out what the fuck is happening.
"I understand gorgeous and I'm sorry. Oh my God, Alice you're bleeding." Ace said with worry. He then picked me up and took me behind the curtain. There were two metal tables, on one of them there was Atlee getting her leg worked on. The other is where Ace sat me down. Another doctor appeared with a small rolling table with different medical utensils on it. He was dressed like a doctor just like the one helping Atlee. He disinfected all of the items on the tray. Next he pulled my shirt up slightly and pushed my pants and underwear down exposing my hip. The doctor started speaking and Ace answered. They both sounded like a blur due to me still trying to process the information I'd just been given. I then felt a sharp pain in my hip. I screamed and was no longer lost in my thoughts.
"Damn man what the hell are you doing? Are you even a real doctor?" I yelled. The doctor said nothing.
"Alice it's okay. The doctor is making sure you don't have a bullet in you. Yes he's a licensed professional. He simply makes more money working here then a hospital. He's giving you medicine for the pain." Ace explained. I still said nothing. Next I could barely keep my eyes open.