The Stars in our eyes(book 1)

One

Breaking News
The Escalade Mafia has attacked Woodford North again, fourteen houses burnt to the ground and a total of forty-five people are missing.
What is the Woodford police department WFPD doing to mitigate these attacks?
I am Mary Sinclair Lot, bringing you the news from Woodford corner...

I picked up the remote and turned off the television before I would hear more news that would spoil my whole day, and this Mary Sinclair lot from the news keeps asking all these stupid questions. Today is my day off from work and that is when this stupid Mafia decided to attack Woodford North. When I come in contact with them, I am going to take them all by the horn.

My phone rings and I check the caller ID and it's General George Orlando, My boss.

"Sergeant Dion"

"Yes Sir"

"You watching the news?"

"Yes Sir"

"Sorry this has to happen on your day off but things have to be done" The general says

"I understand sir"

"Meet me in my office in twenty minutes"

"Yes sir"

"You know what?, After this case, I'll make sure WFPD treats you to a vacation" The general says

"Thank you Sir but that won't be needed. As a cop, I swore my loyalty to my country and there is no day off for a cop, so I understand why this is happening"

"You are a blessing to this Force Sergeant, and don't be late"

I end the call and groan inwardly, I really need a vacation.

I pick up my phone and ring my partner, Lucas Abedion, he picks up on the third ring.

"Hey Lucas"

"Sup partner"

"Sorry to bother you but the boss needs us in his office in twenty minutes"

"What! Why!"

"No time to talk, tell you when you get there"

"No problem babe, last one there is a wet horse"

"You already smell damp"
I end the call, pick my car keys and rush to headquarters.
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When I get to Orlando's office, Lucas is already seated, sending me a wet donkey smirk.
"Aha, sergeant, looks like we are on time aren't we", Orlando says

"You can at least give me a break, it's kind of still my day off" I reply, as I take my seat to the left of my partner.

Orlando's office hasn't changed, smells like rust, with files on every corner and trophies that have not been dusted for over a decade or so arranged neatly on a shelf.

The phone on the table rings and the general picks it while Lucas turns towards me

"What is it Luc....."

"Shhhhhh", the general hushes me, He drops down the phone and looks at both of us.

"It's the Mayor, He wants us to round up those bad boys before the end of next month, or else he said he is going to take actions and we are not going to like it" says the General.

"And how does he expect us to go about that with only 23 days left of this month?" I ask, feeling frustrated and annoyed, I take a look at Lucas and he is wearing the same annoyed face with me.

"I honestly don't know, but you guys have to come up with something and you're are the best in the force".

Lucas bangs his hand on the table and the General darts him a stern look

"It's not going to be that easy", Lucas begins "Everyone knows especially the Mayor that the Escalade Mafia are the worst criminals on planet earth, and anytime we are on their case they tend to show us that they are three steps ahead of us, now the Mayor wants us catch them or should I say 'round them up' under three days" now Lucas is breathing heavily and pacing round the small office.

"Sergeant, please take your seat" Orlando pleads, he does so and he stiffens, not really liking the situation, I touch him on his shoulders, Lucas turn to look at me and I see him un stiffen and sends me a snuffled 'Thanks'

Orlando looks at me, he bend to get something from the drawer under his table, he brings out a folder that seems to want to burst open because of the amount of papers in it.

"I know it wont be easy, The pressure is much and trust me, I am getting a great deal of that too. I have made it much easier, I hope, for the both of you"

Orlando brings out a photograph and places it on the table for me and Lucas to see, I am staring at the most handsome man I had ever seen, you could see the boldness from the photo, and at first glance, one would know this was a dangerous Man.

"This is Denver .L. Escalade, Head of the Escalade Mafia, the plan is to take out the one at the top and scatter the flock, so if we take him out, then his minions are also going to go down, cause he is the only one that gives the orders, and the others follow blindly, he maps out every heist, attack, robbery, I mean he plans them to the tiniest of details.

"and you expect us to go after the head who by your description is not just dangerous but dangerously smart right?" Lucas asks Orlando, Before Orlando speaks, I stand to my feet, taking the photograph into my hands, the two men stare at me with confusion as I pick the photograph. I stare at it closely, trying to memorize the face carefully taking in every detail, Damn, this is one hell of a fine man.

"Its time to round up these people once and for all, and I know exactly what we are going to do", I say not really having any idea on how to go about it. The two men blink and Orlando starts to speak.

"So what do you have in mind sergeant Dion?"

"Its simple and as for the Mayor, he better raise the pay when all these is done" I reply, trying to avoid the question Orlando asked. I turn to Lucas.

"Come on partner, let's discuss this over breakfast at the Cocoa Café by 9am sharp tomorrow", after saying this, I take my leave and exit the office.