YBTM | Chapter 27
**Mike**
It was early in the morning, the sun wasn't even up yet and I was in the gym. I needed to be ready for what was coming today. I was getting Vi back no matter what it took. If anything were to happen to me, at least I knew she would be safe with Alex and Nicole once that asshole is taken down. The only thing that mattered to me was her and her safety. Me, I didn't care what happened to me as long as Vi was safe. I was punching the punching bag when Alex walked in. "Hey man. You need to take it easy. You need all your strength for when he take him out." He said as he walked over, throwing a towel on the bench that was nearby. He sat down and held up a water bottle for me.
"I can't help it." I gritted as I punched the bag again. "Knowing that he has her somewhere in this city, doing god knows what to her..." I punched the bag again and again until I was out of breath.
"We are going to get her and he is going to pay for everything he has done." He walked over and put his hand on my shoulder.
I know I have been hard to deal with the past few months but, when someone you love and care about is taken from you and is being hurt, one will go a bit crazy. I'm glad he is still here by my side. Once I have her by my side again, we will move forward with our future.
"I know." I blew out a breath as I sat on the bench, putting my elbows on my knees and my face in my hands. "I know I have been hard to deal with but..." I trialed off, trying not to cry.
"But nothing." He put his hand on my shoulder. "We have all been a mess. We all love and miss her just like you." He tried to comfort me. "Just go easy on Nicole, okay?" He chuckled slightly.
"Right, I need to talk to her." I stood up, grabbing a towel and wiping the sweat off my face and neck.
Alex stood and we headed back up to our rooms. Once we got to our floor, I went to my room to get a quick shower before heading over to talk to Nicole and go over the plan once again. Walking into the room, I threw the towel on the floor and turned on the shower. Once the steam was filling the air, I hopped in. While in the shower, I couldn't help but to think of the last time Vi and I were together.
***Flashback**
"I'm so glad we were able to get this time to come back here." Vi said as she and I sat on the roof of my condo in LA. We have been here for about a day and things have been nothing but peaceful so far.
"I'm just glad you are safe." I mumbled, putting my arm around her waist to pull her closer to me. She has been by my side ever since we got back. There is nothing that she could do without me being right there with her.
"Mike..." She turned her head to look at me. "...you do not have to worry. We are here and he is far away." She looked into my blue eyes that were shinning back into hers. I knew she was worried and so was I.
"I know, but it still worries me that he will find you again and there will be nothing I can do to stop him." I voiced, sounding worried and angry.
"Mike....as long as you are with me I'll be fine. I know you will do anything and everything to get me back if he tries anything again." She tried to assure me, or more, like, assure herself.
"But-" She cut me off by pressing her lips to mine. My free hand moved to her cheek, cupping her face as I started to deepen the kiss more. I loved the feel of her soft lips on mine. It was so addicting. She shifted so she was able to move on my lap, now straddling me. My hand that was around her waist moved to the small of her back so I was able to pull her closer to me. She moved her arms around my neck just letting her fingers run through my hair. Things started to heat up rather quickly and before we knew it, I was walking back into the condo. I made my way up to the bedroom, closing the door with my foot. Making my way over to the bed, I laid her down, not breaking the kiss. It did not take too long for all of our clothes to come off and we enjoyed an amazing day of our short vacation.
**End Flashback***
Coming out of my thoughts, I realized I was in the shower longer than I wanted, since the water was ice cold. Turning off the water, I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist. I walked over to the mirror and noticed my eyes were red and puffy. Opening the faucet, I splashed some water on my face, hoping to get the puffiness down. I need to be strong for Vi. I cannot let anyone see me like this. No one can know.
*****
It was just about time for us to break up this little 'meeting' they were having. We were in a car about a block away waiting to head in. We had our men and everyone else in position when we were ready for them to storm the building. "Are you sure they are not going to turn on you?" I asked Brett as he was looking at his phone.
"Of course not. Once I found out what my brother actually does and found out how he really treats Violet, I was done with him." His voice was filled with hatred and malice.
"How did you find out?" Nicole asked from the backseat. Why Alex let her come is beyond me. I wanted her to stay back at the hotel but she was adamant about coming.
"Nico." He simply said. "He and I were friends, then he went off to school and we lost touch. I saw him at my brother's place one day and asked him how he knew my brother. That's when he told me he went to law enforcement school and was undercover trying to take my brother down with three others."
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"And how did you get him to talk so easily?" Alex asked the question we were all wondering about.
"Oh, he and I went out for drinks one night and he told me. Asked if I was willing to help him take him down."
"And you agreed? Just like that?"
"Once I found out what was really happening, it opened my eyes. All his money, way more than what our family has, his private jet, and his disappearing. I knew there had to be something else that he was doing." He explained. I was shocked at how easily he gave up his own family, but I was grateful at the same time. If not for him, we would not be here to get Vi back. After sitting in silence for a few moments, Brett's phone went off.
"You ready?" He looked over at me as I nodded, determined to get this over with.
Alex and I got out of the car and started walking to the building. As we were nearing the building, we could see police cars down the road and snipers on the roof. Walking to the front of the building, we walked in and left the door open. We headed to where we heard voices and waited outside the door.
"Do what you need to do to bring our girl home." Nicole said through an earpiece we had in our ear. We were given them when we arrived with Brett by the police.
"Get ready..." An unfamiliar voice came out of the earpiece. "...and...GO!" They almost shouted.
Pushing the door open roughly, Alex and I walked in. Thankfully, with the main door open, the sun was casting a shadow and no one could see who we actually were. As we walked further into the room, all the men stood and drew their guns on us. I saw Vi, sitting in a chair with that bastard behind her as she trembled. My poor angel, after this, no one will ever hurt or scare her again.
"Who are you?!" I heard that asshole yell. It didn't bother me. My eyes were on Vi's as we walked into the room. The closer we got to her, the more I could see her shaking. It took everything in me not to charge at him and take him out now. No, we had a plan and we had to do our part. We stopped a few feet away from their table and I only said one word, the one word I had been wanting to say for the past few months.
"Angel." I said with eyes locked on hers. I heard her gasp and then the click of a gun.
"What the fuck are you doing here and how the fuck did you know about this?!" That motherfucker spat as he moved the gun down closer to Vi.
"Oh you know..." I shrugged my shoulders with a cocky smirk on my face. "...I want in." I walked over to the table and put my hands on the table as I leaned forward.
"In on what?!" He gritted his teeth, still holding the gun next to Vi's cheek.
"Whatever this is." I waved my hands around. "You seem to be doing well for yourself and I want in."
"All you want is the girl!"
"Nah. You can keep her." I shrugged and it hurt me to say it as much as it hurt to see the look on Vi's face.
"You don't want her?" He moved the gun over her cheek as she trembled with tears in her eyes. I hated doing this to her but, I needed to by time and get him to confess to what he does. "Nope." I made sure to pop the "P".
"Then you have a deal." He moved his hand off Vi's shoulder and extended it to shake my hand. "You'll be in charge of the distribution of my product."
"And that is?" I pressed. I knew what he dealt with, I just needed him to say it.
"You make sure my shipments of PCP reach my club in downtown Tampa and you're in. You'll be in charge of the whole thing."
"Perfect." I grinned. We have got you now asshole. All I had to do was say the code word and it was a go. "You've got yourself a deal." I smirked as I stood up. That is when all hell broke loose and everyone was shouting and shooting at each other. My only thought was to get to Vi before it was too late.