129 Trap, Honey Trap and Family (2/2)
Olivia sat herself back on the bed and looked down at Officer Reenie's body. She internally sighed a breathe of relief as she watched his body move. ”So Officer Felix what is your dream?” Officer Felix unfastened the anklet and stood up with it in hand. He pocketed the allen key and tightened the grip he hand on the anklet until his knuckles turned white. ”We need to move now.” He said as he grabbed Olivia's arm with his free hand and tried to haul her out of the room.
Suddenly a chubby hand wrapped itself around Officer Felix's ankle. ”Please do tell... what is your dream Felix Zinger? Or should I be calling you Philippa instead?” A familiar voice said from the doorway. Olivia couldn't hide her amusement when she saw Eli and Edmond blocking the way out. Officer Felix released Olivia's arm and dropped the anklet. ”You think you got everything figured out don't you?” Officer Felix hissed. ”Sure did! Just had to put on a little play until you said the magic words.” Edmond said as he flashed Olivia his toothy smile.
”So, Felix let's here about your dream and how loyal you are to Agni.” Officer Rennie said as he released Officer Felix's ankle and got off the ground.
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The hall was buzzing with news reporters, a big white screen was set up above the red, stage curtains and a podium solely stood at the center, littered with microphones on top of it. The people had no idea what to do other then speculate what Agni Steel had to announce and why the time for the announcement was moved up last minute. Carmen was scoping out the room when her trusted camera when called out to her.
”Carmen, Carmen, Carmen! My God woman how many times do I have to call out to you before you hear me?” Carmen's milk coffee, coloured eyes flashed with anticipation. When she looked at the camera man, she gave him a smile that bloomed like a dessert flower, strong yet beautiful and her waves of dark brown hair framed her oval face perfectly. ”I can't believe we are doing this!” She said with so much energy that it easily infected the people around her. The camera man standing beside her just sighed. ”Honestly Carmen we are here to do a job.”
”No we are here to bring out the truth!” Carmen corrected as she shot her camera man a cold glare. ”Right, right the truth... but can we really trust Mr. Delmira with the tip? I mean the thing at the hospital and the gala were great stories but this... it just seems we are just doing the same job as everyone else.” Carmen's eyes narrowed as she looked at the cameraman.
”You don't get it Gerson! This is big! Getting on the right side of the story is crucial and will push our little pod cast forward!” She hissed as she jabbed her finger into his chest with every word she said. ”But prima!” He started to say but she cut him off. ”But prima nothing! Just listen to your older cousin and watch, we will be the ones laughing in the end! I will score an exclusive with Eli and Olivia.... oh and probably be the first to show off them cuties when they're born.”
It was too late Gerson could see Carmen drifting off into a fantasy interview and he couldn't snap her out of it until she finished her questions. ”Why yes I'm single do you have a friend in mind that would best compliment me?” She mumbled causing Gerson to start laughing. ”For the love of everything, Carmen! Are you still looking for a man?!”
Carmen snapped out of her daydream and slapped her cousin's chest. ”What's it to you that I'm still looking?!” She shouted a little too loudly that the people near by turned to look at her. ”What the f*ck you want! I'm single and fabulous! Do you want a piece of this!” She yelled as she swept her handsdown her body, causing the witnesses to turn with awkward looks. ”See and this is why no one wants a piece of that!” Gerson laughed. ”You should just let Mama Lita hook you up with her friends grandchild already.”
”And what be like you!” She shrieked. She brought up her hand next to her face and pretended to be talking on the phone. ”Oh yes honey I will be home right at 6, yes darling I hadn't had a drop to drink, what honey oh you want me to propose already but my job isn't so stable that's why I do these pod casts on the side ... uh huh oh ya... you know what! Oh no honey I was raising my voice at my prima... never you! I love you and you mean everything to me. I wish I could make you my wife.” She said sarcastically then gave Gerson a dead pan look.
”You know it's not like that!” Gerson said in his defense but Carmen grabbed herself and made a rude gesture. ”Whatever Gerson grow some balls already... wait better yet grow yourself a p*ssy then you can tell that culebra what is what then set yourself free. Then after that go on your knees and beg Mama Lita some forgiveness for breaking up with her drinking buddy's hairdresser's granddaughter's friend. You know grandma won't be too harsh on you since your her favorite.” Carmen sang the last part to annoy Gerson. ”You know what Carmen.”
”Shhh! Gerson, shut up! Something's happening so get to work!” Gerson rolled his eyes and turned on his camera. A petite, fair skinned woman stepped onto the stag. She had her bright red hair tied up into a neat bun, a stern looking face and dark three piece suit, started to slowly walk towards the podium. Suddenly Carmen felt a tug on the back of her blouse, she turned around and was face to face with an angelic being. Her round face was fair, her long waves of chocolate hair matched her eyes and she looked so sweet that it made her heart melt.
”Ms. Carmen Marroquin, I have a package for you.” She said indifferently as she held up a kraft coloured envelope. Carmen hesitated for moment and Gerson turned to look at the girl. ”What is it?” She asked as she gingerly took the package from her hands. ”Something to help push you to the top.” She said with a smile. ”Ms. Carmen you don't know me but I know you. I chose you from hundreds of potentials for this project, also a side project and made my recommendation to Eli based on not only your resume, pod cast and education but also because of your personality and interactions with your family. I have confirmed that you are the right one. So please do what you wish with this package.”
Carmen tore open the package greedily but Gerson still had his suspicions. ”What do you mean you have been watching us.” The angelic girl looked up at Gerson's face and gave him a small smile that sent chills down his body. ”Your girlfriend is a gambler that owes people a lot of money. The moment she marries you she will make you get a hefty life insurance policy and off you for the money. I suggest you do as your cousin says and grow something or die... your choice.” Gerson quickly pulled his phone, dialed and brought it to his ear. ”Alo Mama Lita, I'm leaving la Barbra....”
Carmen's eyes lit up when she saw the contents of the package. ”These are....” The girl gave Carmen a legitimate smile. ”Be warned the moment you use these you will become one of us.... you'll become family and you will never be able to leave. So Ms. Carmen Marroquin what do you want to do?”
Suddenly a voice was heard from the podium. ”I welcome all of you today to this conference. I would like to remind you that today will be a controlled conference so only the preselected few will be allowed to ask their already pre-approved questions.” Carmen turned around and flashed a broad smile. ”Should I call you prima, tia or hermana?”