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Pelican Bay Security Chapter 73: A Crowded Bar
"Well, they've obviously improved." I've never been one to search out bands. The only concert I've ever attended was Justin Bieber with my niece during my failed attempt at college. And that's an experience I don't wish to repeat. I couldn't hear for two days after. But the band tonight sounded as good as the professionals. As loud too.I lose sight of Tabitha as she inches closer to the bar, the crowd circling around her blocking her path and my line of sight. My head tips back and forth as I search the crowd, hopeful her arms are loaded up with drinks. When she finally reaches the table my shoulders slump with release. With two arms wrapped around them Tabitha carries four tall glasses, each filled with ice and a light brown colored liquid. Considering earlier tonight she said everyone should get drunk on Long Islands, for once it's not hard to guess what she's holding.She sets the glasses on the table and I quickly grab one from the end. Liquid is liquid and I've always been a
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 74: A Card From Mr. Z
His hand fumbles on my shirt collar, pulling the material out of the way. I bat at him, hitting it with mine as hard as possible."Knock it off." With one tug the man sticks his hand in my shirt and pushes a piece of paper in my bra, the thick corner poking my skin. "Mr. Z wants you to have his card."A series of rapid pops comes from the other room. Like someone lit off a string of firecrackers.But it's not fireworks.It's gunfire.I scream, this one loud and heartfelt. Forgetting about the guy and the gun, I drop to the floor and cover my neck like they taught us during a tornado drill in elementary school. It's not going to save me from gunfire, but it's the only plan I have.The guy trying to kidnap me doesn't shoot, but instead spits out a curse. "Dumbasses were supposed to go unnoticed."His eyes scan back and forth, examining the area between the two doors in the hallway. One leads back to the main room and the other down a flight of stairs."You're not worth it
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 75: We Got It From Here
"Don't worry, Law, we got it from here," Ridge says not sparing Law a second glance, his eyes steadfast on Tabitha.I drag my attention away from Bennett long enough to see Law roll his eyes. "Last time I checked, you weren't part of the force, Jefferson."That comment gets Ridge's attention. "This is my girl and I'm gonna handle it.""Three men pushed their way into a nightclub and discharged their weapons into a crowd of people. This is a matter for the police. I'll let you know the next time we have a bail jumper."Ridge stands next to Law the two almost bumping chests. "Fine. Do what you have to do. But I'm taking Tabitha home.""When I'm done getting her statement. You need to learn your place in this town," Law says shoving his pen in his coat pocket."My place? My place is taking care of the mistakes your police force makes." He inches closer, the two now just millimeters apart.Bennett steps in between the two men, a hand on each of them to push them apart. "Back
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 76: Dinner's in the Fridge
Bennett doesn't stop to give me an answer. Instead he walks to the house like I didn't even ask a question. Delores meets us on the other side of the front door."Oh, Anessa, I'm so glad Bennett saved you," she says, wrapping herself in a thin summer jacket. "Liam is sleeping. I left you dinner in the fridge if you're hungry."My lips pinch together in annoyance, but she's too sweet and nice of a lady to tell her Bennett didn't do anything to save me tonight. I was perfectly fine by the time he showed up. It seems a little petty, so I smile and nod like I was taught to do in these situations. But as I stand there grinning like a fool, I get more and more annoyed with Bennett.He's technically not even doing anything wrong right now. Just breathing the same air, but it's enough.I keep up the farce until Delores is happily on the way out the door with promises she'll return in the morning.It isn't until Bennett turns the deadbolt, locking us in, that I take my fighting stance
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 77: We're Always Watching
Bennett's truck slows at the curb to my building and I have the front door open before he completely stops."There will be someone stationed out front all day and Spencer's eye in the sky if you need help," Bennett rushes the words out probably fearful I'll close the door before he can finish.It was my plan. "Whatever." I jump out from the truck and yell a quick thanks before shutting the door. I may be pissed, but I have manners.I stomp to the store, my boots from last night too high heeled to make much noise especially with Bennett's door closed, but I don't care. There's no way he doesn't realize I'm pissed. Yet, he does nothing about it.He lets me walk to the bakery door.He lets me unlock the front door.He lets me walk into the store.He lets me close the door behind me.Half-way to the kitchen his truck drives away from the curb and I look back scowling, but he's too far away to notice.The bell jingles from my hard slam. The loud noise is too annoying so ea
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 78: We'll Show Them
The room grows silent as we ponder the suggestion.Katy is the first to talk. "I have a plan." Excitement bubbles up around her words."Shhhhh." Tabitha waves her hands in front of her. "We need to make sure they can't hear us. Turn the radio on.""The cameras are all at the exits. They can't hear us," I promise her.She lifts an eyebrow in my direction. "After last night you're sure about that?"Maybe not.I keep a small boom box in the kitchen for those early mornings and late nights when I'm here alone. I like to listen and bake. Twisting the volume button to the far right, I crank up the today's top hits channel I prefer.We stand around, looking at one another, waiting for someone to make the first move."Don't look suspicious. If Ridge does have a camera we have to act super busy."I rip off two oversized chunks of dough and toss one to each of them."Okay, it's simple." Katy leans over the table looking mighty conspiratorial. "This Frankie guy never got his m
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 79: Chupafoot
A bird flies over my head. At least I hope it's a bird and not a bat or some other crazy Maine creature. Don't they have chupacabras here? Or is it Bigfoot?Oh my God.What if it's both?Or worse, some weird combination between the two. Like if Bigfoot fell in love with the chupacabra and had a baby.Chupafoot."I don't know what you're thinking, but stop freaking yourself out!" Katy yells from her hiding spot inside the little church on the north side of Pelican Bay.Sunday morning this place sounded like a great location for a public meeting with a mobster. It's bright, sunny, there's churchgoers. Tuesday night at eleven pm when the entire town is deserted, it doesn't feel like such a great idea anymore.Frankie insisted on meeting me himself and because he was out of town for two days, we had to push back our meeting until now. This was the first time he was available. Otherwise I never would have agreed to it.I still shouldn't have agreed to it.The spotlight on
Pelican Bay Security Chapter 80: The Worst Idea Ever
We pass the tree line and Frankie lets out a deep breath like he's relaxing, which only make me nervous. Well more nervous. I was already a ball of nerves before he got out of the car. We walk for a few feet in silence. The paved trail is clear of any debris, so there's no small branches snapping or leaves crinkling like you normally find when you're in scary situations. The wind isn't even blowing."So..." I search for anything to say. There are too many thoughts going on in my mind. If we're talking, it's easier to pretend we're two friends on a stroll rather than the Big Bad Wolf leading me to my demise. All I'm missing is the red cape and basket of goodies."I thought the mob was dead." Immediately after putting the period at the end of the sentence, my brain catches up with the words.Stupid Anessa. I don't know how guys in the mob feel about being referenced as "a guy in the mob". Are we both supposed to pretend like we don't know?Thankfully rather than pointing a gun an
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