Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
“That’s impossible,” Lukas shook his head, “From the blurry photo we have of him, he had a head full of hair. So either he’s wearing a super realistic mask like he’s famed for or your lying to me. I’ll take the first option though.”
Jeremy released a relieved breath, he had been wondering how he would explain to Lukas that he was telling the truth.
“If that’s the case, you won’t be able to describe what he looks like obviously.” He turned to Jeremy, “What about his height and weight? That should be easy to figure out.”
“I-I can’t tell.” Jeremy gulped, “He was definitely tall but confusing, one day he’s bulky and the next less bulky and the next, he’s bulkiest. It was as if he was playing mind games with me.”
“And his eyes?”
“Sea green? Amber? Red? Contact lenses aren’t hard to find.”
By the time Jeremy was through, Lukas knew finding Elijah was a lost cause. But then, Lukas refused to believe that he couldn’t find one man! Was this some sort of joke? No, he had to try harder.
He was close to giving up when Jeremy suddenly shouted,” I remember something!”
“Wait! What is it?!” Lukas looked at him positively.
There was an eat-shit grin on Jeremy’s face and he knew at that moment that this was the advantage he has been looking for.
“Well, what is it? Spill it out already!” Lukas was impatient.
“I would, only after you give the drug to me,” He made the greatest mistake of giving Lukas a condition.
At once, Lukas who had leaned a little bit towards him to hear the news, straightened up immediately. All traces of warmth disappeared from his face and Jeremy stopped laughing abruptly. What has he done?
Lukas put his hands into the pocket of his pants and took a deep, calculated breath, before saying, “I hear you have a little brother, he looks better in person than in the photos.” He subtly threatened him. That is if you can call that “subtle”
All blood drained from Jeremy’s face, it seems he bit more than he could chew. Lukas was not as soft-hearted as he thought he to be.
Lukas bent so that his eyes were on the same level as his, “The next time you are going to threaten me, make sure you are up to the challenge.”
He pulled back, “Now, do tell me. What do I need to know about Elijah, Jeremy?” he asked in a voice that suggested he was not accepting any more tricks up his sleeve.
Jeremy had no choice but to confess to him, “I think Elijah’s left-handed.”
“You think?” Lukas didn’t want a hypothesis anymore, he needed real fact! Anything that would give a lead on Elijah!
“The second time we met, when he tossed the drug to me, he did it with his left hand. Although we didn’t interact often but now that I think about it, he favored his left hand.” Jeremy said.
There was silence for a while as Lukas thought over his words. He then said,
“It’s not much but it’s something that I can work with. “
Jeremy was grateful for the fact that he was able to help out because he asked for payment in the next minute, “My drugs then.”
“Of course, your drugs.” Lukas pulled out the pouch from his pocket and the man was elevated thinking that he was about to hand the drug to him only to receive the shock of his life.
Lukas pocketed the drug right in front of him saying, “Do you know that withdrawal symptoms typically persist for up to three weeks? The symptoms gradually fade during this time. You’ve spent a week already, two weeks would pass in a blur. Don’t blame me too much Jeremy, I’m only trying to help your life.” He smirked even though it was the truth.
Jeremy let out an anguished wail, “Lukas!”
Conduct A Secret Investigation
As soon as Lukas was out of the prison, he was calling Adele on the phone and thankfully, she picked on the first ring.
“Hello?”
“I need you at the base instantly,” He commanded her knowing this couldn’t wait any seconds.
“Well, guess who is in luck?” She said to his surprise.
“What?”
Lukas still had the phone on his ears when Adele appeared in his line of sight, waving her phone with a smile.
“I knew there was a reason I picked you.” Lukas was glad she was here.
“Don’t flatter me please, boss, it might get to my head.” Adele switched back to her professional mode.
“Well, I’m here to duck you in the pool if you lose your track,” He reminded her of the pool incident and Adele stiffened until she understood he meant it as a joke this time.
…..
“Thank you but I’d pass,” That incident still scared her and she hasn’t forgiven him about it. One thing was sure though, she’d have her pay back one day.
“Come, let’s discuss in my office,” Lukas gestured to her to take the lead, “Ladies first.”
Adele hardly trusted anybody but Lukas had no reason to hurt her nor was there a pool nearby to “duck” her, so she fearlessly led the way.
In Lukas’s office, they were served coffee and Adele scrunched her face at the stinging bitterness of the drink. How could someone drink these? Well, that someone was sitting right in front of her – and he couldn’t hear her thoughts thankfully.
“Don’t worry, you’d get used to the taste,” Lukas said at her facial reaction.
She’d get used to the taste? Does Lukas intend to feed her this everyday? She might as well make up excuses and conduct their meetings online from now on. Adele knew this position wouldn’t be easy but she never thought black coffee would be the reason.
“The magic lies in the smell not the taste,” He tried to appease her. Not that she was convinced.
Well, it did smell better than the regular coffee now she thought about it. But then, just because she was a tough lady doesn’t mean she wants her coffee to taste like charcoal.
“About Elijah…”
“That is exactly the reason why you are here.” Lukas said, dropping his cup. He glanced up at her, “Tell me your findings so far, I guess you have something for me if you came all the way to see me.”
Adele tucked her own cup on the lap – thankfully – and sat up straight, “I have nothing.”
Lukas’s brows arched, “Nothing?” He was not comforted by the news, “You came all the way here to tell me you have nothing on him?”
“Yes, I don’t,” Adele answered him fimly without fear. But she added afterwards, “However, I for one think that we have been going about this the wrong way?”