Before The End

Thirteen

“I was thinking we could go as Batman and Robin.” Màrtin said walking into the black mansion.

“But I don’t have a Batman suit.” Kenzie smiled looking up at him from her position in the kitchen.

“Cute.” Màrtin frowned.

“You’d make a pretty cool Robin.” She said closing her books.

“Okay, since you’re embarrassing the pair thing how about Harley and Joker?”

“Over used and toxic. They’ll be too many wannabe psychos at this thing.”

“Bonnie and Clyde?”

“Maybe.” She shrugged as he lifted her onto the counter and stood between her legs.

“Or I can go as the Cortes and you can be one of those Aztec temple girls.” He whispered.

“Or maybe I can be a cop. And if you’re being bad I can whip out my handcuffs and punish you.” She watched as his eyes darken and smirked down at him.

“Or we could not go and stay here.” He said glancing at lips.

“And what would we do if we stayed?” she asked running her fingers through his hair.

Màrtin closed his eyes and let out a short breath. When he opened them again she felt a shiver run through her as she watched the emotions dance around in those eyes. They were a dark green now. And spelt out everything he was feeling in that moment.

“Màrtin.” She whispered. He pressed himself against her and before his lips could meet hers a voice made them jump apart.

“No s*x in the kitchen. Jesus Kenzie we eat from there.” Logan said coming in. The gang coming in behind him.

“Looks like someone took my advice.” Harry chuckled.

“I hate you guys.” Kenzie mumbled covering her face with her hands.

“Well I’m going to pretend none of this happened and get right to it. Can we all sit down, on chairs?” Jason said looking at Kenzie.

Kenzie jumped off the counter and was pulled onto Màrtin's lap as they all sat in a circle. She ignored the flash of anger she saw in Zack’s eyes from across the table and focused her attention on her brother. Trying to ignore the feeling of Màrtin's hands rubbing circles on her bare skin.

“We need to assign people with things to do for this party tomorrow. I already have the usual clean up crew arranged for Sunday. I wrote a list of what needs to be done so any volunteers before I start assigning?” Jason asked.

“Logan and I will handle decorations. We’ll start setting up tomorrow morning.” Noah said.

“I’ll handle alcohol.” Zack said.

“Màrtin and I can do the food.” McKenzie suggested.

“Màrtin and you need time apart. We’re shopping for everyone’s outfits him and Zack can do alcohol and food together.” Symmone said making Kenzie roll her eyes.

“Harry and I will deal with music and everything else on the list.” Jason said.

“Great. We’re all set now.” Sy clapped. “Kenzie come on.”

..............

McKenzie and Symmone walked into the mall and pulled out the list they had been given.

“What are the costumes this year?” Symmone asked.

“Let’s see... Logan and Noah are going as lifeguards, Jason’s a Cop Zack’s a firefighter and Harry is a Pilot. Is there a theme I didn’t hear about?” Kenzie chuckled.

“You know the guys they always have a theme.” Sy said. “What about you? What are you and Màrtin going as?”

“Màrtin’s going as gatsby and I’m embarrassing the same twentys theme.”

“That is awesome. I wish I had a boyfriend I could do goals with.” Sy pouted.

“Well Jason’s a Cop. You could go as a criminal and he could lock you up.” Kenzie smirked.

“Oh my god Kenzie you are brilliant.” Sy said grabbing her hand. Come on we have a lot to do.

The pair spent the whole day shopping for outfits and even started doing some personal shopping as well. Kenzie needed a dress for Saturday night since Mr Cortes’ clients said they have dinner with them first before heading to the warehouse to finalize the deal. She’d have to change once they left the party.

Once they were done shopping for clothes they headed to the food court to grab something to eat. On their way there Kenzie bumped into someone causing some of her bags to fall.

“Dammit.” She said kneeling to pick them up.

“Here allow me.” A voice said helping her.

 When she looked at the hand that passed her a bag she noticed a rose tattoo on his arm. The word Omerta written below it in cursive. Shaking her head she got up and faces the culprit.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t paying attention.” He said offering her a smile. He looked like he was Jason’s age. Hair slicked back and dressed impeccably.

“No it’s okay.” She said. Giving her a small bow he walked away putting his hands in his pants pocket.

“Who was that?” Sy asked coming to stand next to her.

“I have no idea.”

“Well he was cute. Why do you always attract cute guys? It’s probably the Brazilian genes. I wish I had Brazilian genes.” She sighed.

“You’re and African-American goddess. You attract hot guys. You’re just too in love with my brother to notice.”

“I’m going to marry your brother. Trust me.”

“Sure you will.”

Vince sat back in his car and activated the tracker he had slipped in McKenzie's bag. He had been watching her for weeks. She was the centre of the attention. Cortes, Jason, even the Winchester. If he was going to get their attention she was the best way to do it. His phone rang in his pocket and he pulled it out answering it.

“Is it done?”

“Hello to you two father.”

“Did you find her?”

“Yes I did. I swapped the bracelets we’ll know where she is at all times.”

“How did you even know she’d buy it?”

“Insider information. I need to go. She’s on the move.” Vince cut the call and watched as McKenzie and Symmone walked out of the mall and into her car.

He wasn’t going to mess up this job. He couldn’t mess it up. He knew what he was supposed to do. She was going to bring an end to la familia. They all were.