Chapter 48: Tough DecisionsCHAPTER 48
TOUGH DECISIONS
Hershey, Pennsylvania—20 Months Ago
At the motel that night, I sat and pondered. For the tenth time, I reminded myself that if I didn’t do this contract, my life was over. At the very best, I’d have to go into hiding. More likely, I’d be dead. But every time I thought about pulling the trigger, I saw Angela’s face. Angela’s smile. Heard her laugh. Smelled her. Tasted her.
I punched the bed. Then punched it more. How could anybody’s life be so f****d up? I walked to the dresser and reached into the bag. The letter from Angie was in that briefcase, calling me.
Find me, Nicky. No matter where I am, find me.
I punched the bed again. f*****g coward. Fearless Nicky the Rat, scared to go see her, and hear she left me to f**k somebody els
