Vincent smiles and asks in a feminine voice, "You mean you wouldn't fuck me, baby?"
"Yeah, you’re a sexy bitch…I be all up in that."
Both begin to laugh uncontrollably. Vincent wipes away his tears from laughing so hard and says, "Ok, so where the fuck is Lena? Let’s see what she wants and go get our party on."
"I don't know, man. I'm sure she will find us. C'mon, let's go find some bitches to dance with."
"I like how you think. I trained you well." Vincent says as he points his index finger at Estrada.
"Oh, you trained me? Last time I checked, I had more t on the j."
"Ok, you got hired like six months before I did. But I got something you will never have," Vincent asserts.
“Yeah, and what's that?"
“Four years army special forces, bitch!"
“Ok, I'll give you that. But I'll still kick your ass."
“Yeah, sure. Ok…can we stop fucking around and stick with the game plan?"
“Yeah, you’re right, vato. Let's go over there." Estrada points across the dance floor where two women are dancing with each other. The women are smiling at Vincent and Estrada.
They push their way through the crowd and make their way toward the women. Vincent says, "I got the one with the dark hair, and you take blond."
“That’s why we are partners, vato, we can read each other’s minds."
Vincent stands face to face with the woman with dark hair. He looks her up and down from head to toe. She is wearing black smoky eye shadow and a skin-tight black dress with bright red high-heel shoes. Vincent stares at her large fake breasts, then looks the woman in the eyes. He offers her his right hand and introduces himself. "Hello, I'm Vincent."
The woman bites her bottom lip and says, "Val, pleasure to meet you," and shakes his right hand. Val laughs and asks, "Gloves? Are you cold or something?"
Vincent smiles and says, “Yeah, actually I am. You gonna warm me up?"
Val moves in closer to Vincent, licks her lips, then whispers in his ear, "Oh yeah…I'm going to make you sweat."
Vincent smiles and looks back at Estrada, who is passionately kissing the blonde woman. Vincent laughs and says to Val, "Well that was quick."
Val grabs Vincent by the head with two hands, brings his face close to hers and kisses him. Vincent begins to dance with Val. She dances on him very erotically. They kiss several times while dancing.
Vincent turns Val around, facing her away from him. Vincent grabs her breasts as Val rubs her ass on Vincent’s crotch. Val turns back to face Vincent and licks the sweat from his neck as she put her hand down his pants and begins to rub his penis.
After several minutes of dancing, Estrada taps Vincent on the shoulder and says, "Hey, let's take a break and get some drinks and cool off."
Vincent says, “Yeah, sounds good. Let’s go find a booth." The four walk upstairs to the second floor and find an empty booth. Vincent and Estrada sit down.
Val grabs the blonde woman by her hand and says, “Excuse us, we have to use the little girls room," then drags her friend away.
Vincent grabs several napkins from the table and wipes the sweat from his forehead. Estrada says to Vincent, "I’ll be right back. I’m gonna go get us another round." Estrada slides out the booth and makes his way to the bar.
Vincent leans on his right side and puts his left leg up on the seat. He sits there by himself for several minutes, scrolling through his cell phone, when he notices someone standing at the edge of the booth. He looks up and sees that it's Lena. She’s dressed in a tight red dress with a low-cut top. She is wearing her hair down and straight.
Vincent quickly sits up straight. "Hey."
"Is this seat taken?" Lena asks.
“No, not at all. Have a seat.”
Lena sits down next to Vincent. He looks at her cleavage and says, "Well you look nice."
Lena smirks and says, "Thank you. Where's your BFF, Estrada?"
"He just got up to go get us another round."
Lena smiles and asks, "Why are you all sweaty?"
“Oh, um…we were dancing."
Lena laughs. "Since when do you dance?"
Vincent smiles and says, "I still know how to shake my ass." They both laugh. In a sincere voice, Vincent says to Lena, "Look…about the other night, I just want to apologize. You were trying to help and I blew you off."
Lena smiles and says, "It’s ok. I kind of prepared myself for a reaction like that, but…anyway, look…that's why I wanted to meet."
“So what’s up?”
Lena looks around and says, “I don’t want to talk here. Come dance with me and I’ll tell you.” She grabs Vincent by the hand and pulls him out of the booth.
Vincent laughs. “You know, if want to dance with me, all you have to do is ask instead of making up a story about wanting to talk to me.”
Lena looks back at Vincent and says, “Shut up, this is serious.”
Lena drags Vincent down the stairs and onto the dance floor where she faces him and pulls him close to her. Lena says, “Ok, did you read the file that I gave you?”
“Yes, I did, and I have no idea why I’m on the list. It actually made me paranoid, and I almost beat Estrada’s ass over it.”
“Estrada? Why him?”
“Well, prior to you telling me that I was on the list, Estrada and I talked about the end of the world and the Bible. You know, shit like that. But like I say, I guess I was just paranoid.”
“You don’t think Estrada said anything, do you?”
Vincent becomes angry. “No! Fuck no, he didn’t! He’s like my brother and one of the only people I trust in this world.”
“Ok, ok, I’m just saying, Vincent. Look, if you haven’t done anything or said anything, then maybe some is trying to set you up?”
“Why would anyone want to set me up?”
“I don’t know, but I was snooping around at work, and I came across some paperwork with your name on it saying you have been upgraded to a Level II.”
“What the hell does that mean?”
“Level I is just you being a suspect and requiring advanced monitoring. Level II is when they physically survey you, and Level III is an arrest warrant.”
“Yeah, I’ve been noticing a few yahoos tailing me.”
“Really? You are being followed? So that confirms you are a Level II. You have to be very careful, Vincent, because these guys don’t play around. Any little thing you do can make you a Level III. So in the meantime, watch what you say or do.”
“Yeah, God help whomever it is that’s talking shit because I will kill them.”
“You see? You just did it.”
“Did what?”
“You said ‘God.’ People hear you say that, and they think you are practicing religion.”
“You can’t be fucking serious? I know they have outlawed religion, but come on…they will come after me for saying God?”
“You don’t get it do you? One of the strictest laws is the religion law. I see it every day at the office. Hundreds of people are being arrested every day for it.”
“Why did you stay, Lena?”
“What do you mean?”
“When the FBI changed into the secret police.”
“You know it’s not called the secret police, Vincent.”
“Well, whatever it’s called now. Why did you stay? They do things that you know aren’t right.”
“Look, I did what I had to do. We were basically threatened with arrest if we didn’t comply with the changeover. You don’t understand how ruthless these people are, Vincent. They get you to do what they want. But enough of that…just please…be mindful of your actions.”
Vincent winks at Lena and grabs her by her hand. “I’ll be fine. Let’s get back to the booth. Estrada is probably wondering where I am.”
Lena notices that V
incent is wearing a necklace. She reaches for it and says, “What are you wearing? You never wear jewelry.”
Vincent grabs Lena by the wrist to prevent her from touching his necklace. “Don’t touch it! I got it from a friend.”
“Ok, damn, I’m sorry.”
Vincent turns and walks toward the booth, holding Lena’s hand as she follows behind him.
Lena grabs Vincent by his shoulder and asks, “Why the hell are you wearing gloves? What is it with you and gloves, Vincent?” Lena laughs.
Vincent just smiles and continues walking.
They make their way up the stairs and back to the booth where Estrada is sitting in the middle with his arms around both women. All three are laughing together. Estrada turns his attention to Vincent and Lena and says, “Hey! Lena, what up girl?”
“Hi Alejandro.”
Estrada looks at Vincent and says, “Well, I was going to put out a BOLO for you, but I guess case closed now.” Both men laugh.
Val rolls her eyes and with attitude, says to Vincent, “Who’s this bitch?”
Lena responds to Val. “Who are you calling a bitch? You skank!”
Val picks up a full glass from the table and throws it at Lena.
Lena ducks as the glass hits Vincent in the chest, and the drink splashes all over his chest and face. Lena jumps into the booth and on top of Val. She begins to pull her hair and punches her several times in the face.
Vincent quickly intervenes and grabs Lena around her waist and pulls her off of Val. Vincent quickly carries her down the stairs and through the bar.
Lena says, “Put me the fuck down!”
Vincent put her down. “Chill out. Are you ok?”
Lena adjusts her dress by pulling it down and runs her fingers through her hair. “Yeah, I’m fine. That bitch is lucky you stopped me.”
Both start walking down the hallway toward the front door. Vincent laughs and says, “Man, I’ve never seen you lose you cool like that.”
Behind them they can hear Estrada calling, “Hey guys, wait up.” He runs up from behind them. Estrada laughs and says, “Damn, girl…that was awesome!”
Lena flexes her right bicep. “See these guns? Don’t mess with me.”
All three laugh as they walk out the front door. Estrada says, “Ok, I’m going to find the valet guy. Bye, Lena. It was nice seeing you.”
Lena hugs Estrada and says, “Bye. It was nice to see you, too. Hopefully next time I won’t have to beat a bitch down.”
Estrada laughs and walks away toward the valet booth.
Lena turns to Vincent, hugs him very tightly and says, “Bye, Vincent. It was great seeing you. I had fun.”
“I did, too.” Both look each other in the eyes and slowly move their lips closer to each other. Just as they are about to kiss, they are interrupted by the sound of a beeping car horn.
Estrada yells out of the window. “Yo, vato…lets go!”
Lena smiles and lets go of Vincent. “Well, I got to get going. I have to wake up early tomorrow.” She then kisses Vincent on his left cheek. She turns and walks away.
Vincent stands and stares at Lena as she walks away from him. Estrada beeps the horn again and yells out at Vincent, “C’mon, man, let go!”
Vincent smiles and gets into the car with Estrada.
A world united
It’s late afternoon and Lester III is sitting at his desk with his legs crossed, hands folder together, and elbows resting on the armrests of his large leather chair.
Lilith stands behind him to his left with her right hand resting on top of his chair. Lilith is dressed in her typical black business suit with a skirt and black high heels. The office is very large with a pool table, library, TVs, wet bar, and full bathroom.
A female voice comes through his telephone intercom. “Mr. Lester?”
“Yes,” he replies.
“All of the continental leaders are ready.”
“Excellent, let them in, please.”
“Right away, sir.”
The very large wooden door opens. Seven men enter in a single-file line and line up facing Lester III and Lilith.
Lilith leans in and whispers into Lester III’s left ear. Lester III nods his head, unfolds his hands, and extends them toward the men. “Gentlemen, this is a great and glorious day. I have been dreaming of this day since I was a young man.”
The men are all smiling as they look at each other. A butler pours each of the men a glass of Rémy Martin Louis the XIII cognac in solid crystal glasses and hands each man a glass.
Lester III holds up his glass and says, “Gentlemen, a toast to world peace.” They all hold up their glasses and take a drink.
Lester III puts his glass down on his desk. “Now gentlemen…let’s get down to business. As a part of the peace treaty that I have put into place to end the world war against Israel, I have outlawed all religion because—let’s face it gentlemen—religion is the main reason that there has been war since the beginning of time. Don’t you all agree?”
All of the men shake their heads to agree.
“Have all of you endorsed me with your people and declared me as your leader?”
All of the men nod their heads yes.
“Now, the most important question.”
Lester III looks at the first man, who is standing to his right. He is wearing a black suit. He has fair skin, brown hair, grey eyes, and a large mole on his left cheek.
Lester III speaks in Russian, the man’s native tongue. “Have all of your people accepted the chip into their right hands?”
“Yes,” the man replies in Russian.
Lester III looks at the second man, who is Chinese. The Chinese man is dressed in a traditional Chinese military uniform. Lester III asks him in the Chinese language, “And you?”
The Chinese leader responds in the affirmative.
Lester III looks at the third man, who is dressed in a cream-colored suit. He has blond hair and blue eyes. Lester III speaks German to him.
The German leader responds yes in German
The fourth man is of African decent. He is dressed in a green camouflage military uniform with a black beret. Lester III asks the man in an African language.
He says yes.
The fifth man is wearing a gray suit. He has dark-brown skin, black hair, and brown eyes. Lester III asks the man in Spanish, “And you?”
The Spanish leader replies yes in Spanish.
The sixth man he questions is an Arab man with dark skin and a dark-black goatee. He is dressed in an elaborate silk black robe with gold trim and a white ghutra on his head. Lester III asks the man in Arabic, “And you, prince?”
The Arab prince says yes in his native language.
The seventh man is an Indian man with dark skin and a black beard with a mustache. He is dressed in a brown military uniform with a white turban on his head. Lester III asks the man in his language, “And you, general?”
“Yes,” replies the general.
Lester III looks at Lilith and smiles at her. Lilith smiles back. Lester III stands up and with excitement says, “Now it is complete, one united world. Now kneel before me and accept me as your father, as you now become my servants and surrender all your power, land, and militaries to me.”
The seven men kneel before Lester III and bow their heads. Two men enter the office wearing white medical jackets and latex gloves.
Lester III says, “Doctors, they are ready to accept me.” One of the doctors is carrying a tray with seven syringe like instruments. The two walk up to the German leader, who offers his right hand. It’s wiped with an alcohol swab. The doctor then picks up a syringe, sticks it in the German leader’s right hand at an angle, and pushes the end of the syringe that implants the identification chip.
The doctors then move on to the Asian leader. As the doctor wipes his hand with an alcohol swab, th
e Arab leader lifts his head and looks at the doctors about to implant the chip into the Asian leader’s hand. With a confused look on his face, he looks at Lester III.
“What is this? This was not part of our agreement.”
Lester III’s demeanor quickly turns from excitement to extreme anger. Lilith leans over and whispers into Lester III’s ear. He says to the Arab leader, “So you deny me?”
“No, I do not deny you, but this was not part of the agreement.”
Lilith opens a drawer of Lester III’s desk and pulls out a nickel-plated Desert Eagle .50 caliber handgun. She walks up to the Arab leader and stands in front of him. She points the gun at the Arab leader’s head and cocks back the hammer.
The Arab leader begins to panic, puts his hands together, and pleads with Lilith. “No, wait, wait!”
She places the barrel of the gun directly on his forehead, smiles, and pulls the trigger.
The gun shot completely blows the back of the Arab leader’s head open, causing a large amount of blood and brain matter to fly a great distance, spattering the floor and wall behind him.
The other six leaders and the two doctors watch in shock. Lilith, still smiling, turns and walks back to Lester III’s desk where she places the handgun back in the drawer.
Lester III removes the handkerchief from the left breast pocket of his suit and passes it to Lilith. He clears his throat, smiles, and says to the remaining leaders, “Now, gentlemen, where were we?”
All six remaining leaders are visibly shaken and scared. They quickly bow their heads, and those who have not been implanted with the chip quickly stick out their right hands.
Lilith removes her glasses and holds them up to the light. She realizes that some of the Arab leader’s blood has spattered onto her lenses. She uses Lester III’s handkerchief and wipes the blood from her lenses.
***
After the last leader is implanted, Lester III orders the men to stand up. He says to them, “Now, gentlemen, go back to your hotels and wait for further instructions. My temple will be finished soon, and we shall celebrate its completion with a great ceremony, and all of you shall be my guests of honor.” Lester III presses a button on his office phone and a female voice asks, “Yes Mr. Lester?”
Lester III leans over the intercom and says, “Please escort my loyal guests out of my office.”
“Yes, right away, sir.”
“Oh, and one more thing.” Lester III laughs while looking at Lilith. “Send in a cleaning crew, Lilith made a mess on my lovely carpet.”