It was Monday, and the day seemed to go by slowly. I had not seen Marvin and it was unlike me, but I knew how to get my head straight so I could have a perfect meeting with Sancho. I would rather not see Marvin.Rose came by but I was not having any of her gist. She was not happy that I was not concentrating and giving her the attention she needed. I simply told her that there was a lot on my mind and she left feeling rather hurt.The truth is, I do not know how Sancho would receive me. I saved him at one time and killed his twin brother the other time. I hoped he would consider the life I saved more.I thought about going to the meeting without guns. If Snacho knew that I was not carrying a weapon, maybe he would consider that I came in peace. On the other hand, it would place me in a more disadvantageous position. I am going with my guns, I said to myself.“You don’t have to be rude even if you are going through a lot,” Rose said. She had come back again and would not take my answer

Marvin was great fun to be with. I wondered if he noticed how uneasy I was because I knew the Martinez Gang was up to something. If they were not here at the restaurant, then I would be surprised. Marvin was having fun and I really did not want the fun to cease. The food was great and he was right. It’s been a long time since we had anything close to this.“Are you okay, my love?” he asked me.“I am, though I am concerned,” I said.“About the food or what? I think the food is great. Well, mine is. I told you to try this but you refused,” Marvin said.Why does he take things too casually? After so many attempts at his life, he still wants us exposed by having lunch. I felt it did not make sense. Marvin knew something I didn’t know or else I do not know why he was risking his life and mine. He needs to get married and keep the company and that does not bother him either.I kept looking around us and scanning the area. I had to be aware. The gang was predictable. It was difficult to conc

Marvin ordered his clothes to be brought to my room as both of us started dressing for work.“Today we go to work together and I do not want to hear this talk of perception and optics. Anyway, we are getting a fake wife,” Marvin said, smiling.“Today we are going to see Uncle Johah and we are not getting a fake wife, we are getting a contract wife,” I responded, putting on my dress.“What is with you and this thing about seeing Uncle Jonah?” Marvin said, asking me like he did not know what he wanted with Uncle Jonah.“It is the right thing and it is good optics too,” I said.We got into the car and moved with two other cars behind our car. I had asked for two without letting Marvin know because of the Martinez Gang. I would rather he stayed out of this. It was my business and I am slowly building it.“Why are we using two entourages?” Marvin asked me.“I thought we needed more security,” I said.“If it is because of Lisandro, then you had better clean that sh*t up so that it does not

I sat opposite Marvin as he began to make certain changes to the way he wanted to operate the company and its subsidiaries. I do not know whether it was a well-thought-out plan or spontaneous or he was just being reactive after seeing Uncle Jonah with Ken that morning.“You just keep looking at me without saying anything,” said Marvin as he continued to type something on his computer.“I do not know what to say. I do not know how to manage a company and talk more of so many companies,” I said.“But you know about security, right?” he asked.“Yes, I guess so,” I said.“I am putting you in charge of every security detail in all the companies. For the two years, I would have to wait for you to marry me. I want to feel safe. You have the liberty to tweak it as you want. Please do not fail me to keep us safe till we get married.” He said.I smiled and he knew that the smile was not natural. I was not ready for all this. This was a man the contractor had paid for me to kill. I wish I knew w

In the morning before I could have my bath, Larry called informing me of every detail I should know about the day’s task. He told me that due to the issue with the Martinez Gang. Lisandro had increased his personal guards from two to four and he hardly left town.Lisandro was also smart. He knew that as long as Sancho was still alive he had to be careful too. Larry told me that when there was no hit on me. Lisandro had ordered the capture of Sancho.I asked Larry if he knew where Sancho would be hiding. He said no, but gave me the assurance that he was alive and hiding somewhere. I asked him to try and get to Sancho because Lisandro’s men would be looking too. After all, if Sancho dies our plan would die with him.Larry asked if the Contractor had called and I said no. He told me to ensure that the task is completed today. If the Contractor calls before the task is done, then I cannot complete the task and we lose out completely.I assured Larry that I was ready, though I told him abo