Bloodlines of Betrayal-Chapter 29: Part S2: Simple Job

Tittle : Bloodlines of Betrayal S2 - Celestia's Ascension

Written By : Reviline James Wang

Genre : Paranormal Romance | Alpha Werewolf | Billionaire | Vampire | Family Drama | Rumors | Mafia |

Part 9: A Simple Job (That Will Definitely Go Wrong)

Leo had exactly one rule in his life: If something seems simple, it's probably a trap.

So when Dante called him into the office and said, "I have a simple job for you," Leo knew deep in his soul that something was about to go very, very wrong.

He sat across from his uncle, feet propped up on the desk, arms crossed. "Alright, hit me. What's the mission? Stealing a priceless diamond? Hacking into the FBI? Taking down an underground smuggling ring?"

Dante stared at him blankly.

"You're delivering a package."

Leo blinked. "That's it?"

Dante nodded.

Leo narrowed his eyes. "No explosions? No deadly assassins?"

"No."

"No car chases?"

"Leo, it's a delivery."

Leo squinted. "Suspicious."

Dante sighed, rubbing his temples. "Look. Take the package, drop it off at this address, and come back. That's all." He handed Leo a small, black box. "Don't open it, don't ask questions. Just go."

Leo examined the box. It was too normal. That meant something was definitely up.

"...Fine." He grabbed the package and stood. "But if I get attacked by ninjas, I'm blaming you."

Dante sighed. "Just go, Leo."

Step One: Act Natural (Which Leo Failed Immediately)

Leo hopped onto his beat-up motorbike, adjusted his sunglasses, and revved the engine. He was about to make the smoothest delivery in mafia history.

Or so he thought.

Five minutes into his ride, he got lost.

"Alright, Siri, where am I?" he muttered, pulling out his phone.

"You are currently in an alleyway that smells like bad life choices."

Leo groaned. "Thanks, super helpful."

Just as he was about to reroute, a group of very angry-looking men stepped out from the shadows, blocking the alley.

Leo blinked. "Oh. Uh. Hi?"

The biggest guy, who looked like he could bench-press a car, cracked his knuckles. "Hand over the package, kid."

Leo glanced down at the box in his hands. Well, that escalated quickly.

Step Two: Attempt Diplomacy (Which Also Failed Immediately)

Leo raised his hands. "Okay, okay, let's be adults about this. What if I just pretend I didn't see you, and we all walk away happy?"

The guy took a step forward. "Not happening."

Leo sighed. "Cool, cool. Plan B, then."

"What's Plan B?" the guy asked.

Leo threw a handful of pocket sand into his face.

The man screamed. "AGH! MY EYES!"

Leo sprinted to his bike, jumped on, and gunned it out of the alleyway as the men shouted behind him.

"SEE YA, SUCKERS!" he yelled, narrowly dodging a flying trash can.

Step Three: Drive Like You Stole Something (Which He Didn't, But It Sure Looked Like It)

Leo sped through the city streets, weaving between cars, dodging pedestrians, and possibly violating every traffic law in existence.

Glancing in his mirror, he saw two black SUVs speeding after him.

"Oh, come on! It's just a stupid box!"

He swerved into another alley, his motorbike barely squeezing through. The SUVs did not.

There was a loud CRASH, followed by a lot of yelling.

Leo grinned. "Ha! Amateurs."

Then he looked ahead.

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And saw a police checkpoint.

"...Oh no."

Step Four: Think Fast (And Probably Make It Worse)

Leo skidded to a stop as a cop approached.

"Sir, do you know how fast you were going?"

Leo removed his sunglasses. "Uh... emotionally or physically?"

The cop frowned. "Step off the bike."

Leo considered his options.

1. Run (bad idea).

2. Fight (worse idea).

3. Play dumb (his best skill).

He went with option three. And given a answer for choose which one is right way to take action.

"Officer, you're not gonna believe this, but I was being chased by angry criminals. I am but a humble pizza delivery guy trying to do my job!"

The cop crossed his arms. "You don't have a pizza box."

Leo blinked. "Uh... it's a new invisible pizza technology."

The cop sighed. "Sir"

Suddenly, Marco's car screeched to a stop nearby.

Marco rolled down the window. "Officer! Sorry, my cousin's an idiot. He got lost again."

The cop looked between Marco and Leo. "...You vouch for him?"

Marco sighed. "Unfortunately, yes."

The cop groaned. "Get him out of here."

Leo fist-pumped. "Thanks, cousin!"

Marco grabbed him by the collar and dragged him into the car.

Step Five: Get Yelled At (Again)

Back at the mansion, Dante sat behind his desk, arms crossed, looking very unimpressed.

Leo sat across from him, grinning nervously. "Sooo... funny story..."

Dante held up a hand. "Let me guess. You got lost, got attacked, caused a police situation, and nearly ruined the job?"

Leo gasped. "Wow. You really do know me."

Dante sighed. "Did you at least deliver the package?"

Leo blinked.

Pause.

"...I knew I forgot something."

Dante buried his face in his hands.

Marco burst out laughing. "This kid's gonna kill us all."

Leo smirked. "But at least it'll be entertaining."

To be continued...