33 Kill Lapuente (1/2)

”So, consider yourself retired peacemaker, unless I tell you that your work is required, I'll get you in touch with our specialists, here are some inmates you can learn a lot from, and they can tell you something about the business Information that will help you here and out. ”

Sam tensed inside and opened his mouth. ”I ...”

Brutus cut her off. ”In return, you take on a small assignment for me.”

He looked Sam in the eyes. ”Kill Lapuente.”

For a second, that sentence floated between them. Sam did not trust her ears. ”Lapuente?” She was completely of the character, she had not expected that at all. ”Are you keen on his job?”

Brutus studied his big hands attentively. ”My motivations do not interest you.” he replied slowly.

He pulled his feet off the table and sat up in front of Sam. ”Are we in business?”

Sam stared at the dark fabric of his uniform. Her mind was racing. What should all this be? What role did he play in this crazy theater?

”What will become of me if I killed Lapuente?” Sam looked suspiciously at Brutus.

He shrugged. ”You are free.”

Sam was thunderstruck. ”FREE??!!?”

”Officially, you're not here, so ...”

Sam did not trust her ears. Slowly she repeated ”... not here at all?”

Brutus grinned. ”Well, no trial, no verdict, no notice of delivery.”