The Heist

Chapter 1. Almost Away

                                                           Chapter 1, Almost Away

December 17th, 2015

Black combat boots tap against the New York City sidewalk, stopping in front of a luxury apartment building.. Owned by one of the world's most corrupt businessmen.

"Blake, are you in position?" A voice echoes through his ear

"Indeed Rye, I'm in position, right outside the building."

"Can we hurry up? It's cold up here."

"Yes Eris, as soon as Blake gets his ass inside the building we're set to go."

Blake shakes his head at that comment and proceeds into the building.

As he makes his way into the building an angry males voice gets louder, coming from a hallway.

"Why do I even pay you, idiots? Running off to get free coffee?!"

"But.. sir... the coffee isn't even free.. We have to pay for it.."

"Back talking to me? Your job is on the line here, do you understand me?"

"Yes... yes sir I do."

The man walks off followed by what seems like someone employed by him, most likely a bodyguard, the second one takes a seat at a desk.

"That right there Blake, Barret Carlise. One of the wealthiest men in the world." Rye says

"Most corrupt, power tripping, ego boosted man in the world." Eris adds

Before Blake could speak again the man at the desk lifts his head up from the computer. With a swift turn, he faces out of a window and pulls out what seems to be a cellphone.

"Ready Blake? I'm sending you a layout of this building now."

"Yup."

A digital map shows up on the screen. Rye begins to explain it

"What I am showing you is the first floor, where you're standing. Small lobby, few seats but nobody should be in here besides Barret's staff and the few people coming home from late shifts to their overpriced apartment. Before you can access the elevators, and get up to Barrett's apartment, you need to bypass the guard at the desk. But most of the guards' brains are so melted from being controlled by Barret it should be easy."

"So how do I bypass the guard?" Blake whispers

"Rye just explained to you Blake, their brains are so melted from being controlled by Barret. They may just be stupid enough to take the slightest little lie and leave from their position, for just a few minutes."

"Gee, thanks Eris."

"Alright alright, let's not start a fight here now. Blake, it's best to go now before Barret returns."

Blake responds with an mhm. Turning his head to the guard who is mindlessly typing into a computer.

"It's go time." Blake whispers before turning and walking to the desk

The guard looks up and panics before speaking

"Oh uh! Hello, welcome to Carlise Luxury Apartments. How may I help you?"

Blake lowers his black neck gaiter from his mouth down to his neck before speaking.

"Are you okay?"

"Huh? What?"

"That guy? Is he your boss or something? He seems like a bitch, bossing you around when you protect him."