𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 | Mattia Polibio

002

I look out the plane window and down at the ground that seemed so far below, I start getting lost in thought.

This is a crucial mission that could shape the rest of my life, I will not fail. This is for you mom and dad, everything I do is for you.

Mari lightly taps my shoulder causing me to break out of my thoughts.
Mari: We're about 10 minutes from landing, are you ready?
I nod and look out the window again. The ground approaches faster than I thought it was going too and I was startled when the plane suddenly hit the ground. I bounce in my seat a bit as the plane begins to slow down and turn around. I look over at Mari with a smile, she smiles back and we both take a deep breath at the same time.

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The plane fully stops and the two of us get our carryons and exit the plane, being sure to thank the pilot as we leave.
Mari: Ok, we can grab our bags and go to the hotel Reese booked us, she said that she has a client there waiting for us.
I nod and we go to get our bags.

We're waiting at baggage claim as I hear a familiar voice behind me.
Kairi: Funny seeing your here Montoya.
I turn to face him with a roll of my eyes, he smirks.
You: Hello Cosentino, nice seeing you as well.
He rolls his eyes.
Kairi: What are you doing here?
You: That's my business, I'd ask you the same thing but I'd just be wasting my time. You're probably here for some disgusting Jag mission, huh?
He scoffs.
Kairi: For your information, I'm accompanying Mattia to a leadership class, which I'm now assuming is the reason your here as well.
I nod slightly as I reached for my bag, Mari looks at me and mouths, 'God you're good.' I smirk and face Kairi again with my bag in hand.
You: Bye Kairi.

Mari and I walk out before we see Mattia, I can't face him yet.

It's not that I'm afraid of him, because I most definitely am not, I just don't feel comfortable with seeing him yet. Seeing Kairi is different because I know that I have that kid wrapped around my finger, that's just a fact. Look how fast I got him to tell me what they're doing here even though I already knew, it'll be easy to get information out of him. The other ones gonna be a challenge, but who doesn't like a challenge?

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Mari: Ok, Reese said the client is on the fourth floor, room 467.
You: Male or female?
Mari: She didn't say.
You: Alright, are we almost there?
She nods and points out her window at a large building with about 25 floors, my jaw dropped in that moment. We get out of the car and pay the driver before walking into the building, getting our room keys and going to meet the client. We step into the elevator and wait for a minute for the door to close, then we feel it start going up.
You: Has Reese texted you back?
Mari shook her head.
Mari: I'm pretty sure I know who were meeting.
The doors open and we walk up to the door of room 467, she knocked softly as she pulls her phone out to see Reese's text.

A young man opens the door, I know exactly who it is.
You: Diaz?
He smirks and looks me up and down.
Hector: Hello Layla, Mari.
She smiles unenthusiastically without looking up from her phone.
Hector: Please, come in.
He opens the door more allowing Mari and I to walk in, we set our bags down in the corner of the room and sat on them. He's sitting in front of us on the bed as he begins to speak.
Hector: I have some information that I think can help you.
He pulls out his phone and shows Mari and I a screenshot of a conversation he had with a girl, we look at him confused.
You: That you're good at flirting? We already knew that.
He rolls his eyes.
Hector: No, this is Mattia's girlfriend. She works for the Jags, they're supposed to be married when she turns 18.
I hold his phone and read the conversation thoroughly,

this girls a whore. I hand his phone back to him and think for a second.
You: So how could that help me?
Hector smirks as he positions himself on his elbows.
Hector: Use it to your advantage, get him vulnerable and get as much information about their new plans as you can. I'll send it to you once you leave.
I nod and look at Mari, she nods back and we stand up. Hector walks us to the door and pulls me into a hug just before I leave.
Hector: Be safe Lay, please. I know how those nasty Jags are.
You: I got this.
I kiss his cheek and grab my bag, Mari and I walk back to the elevator.

You: What floor are we on?
Mari: Too floor, room 2589.
I nod as the door of the elevator open, revealing Kairi and Mattia.
You: You've got to be shitting me.
Mari and I roll our eyes and glance at a short, smirking Kair.
Kairi: We meet again.
Mari: Fuck.
I look over at Mari as she slowly enters the elevator, standing in between me and the boys. I heard my phone go off and pulled it out, hector sent me the picture. I smile to myself and show Mari, she looks at me like 'bitch I've seen this.' But I wink and she catches my drift.