My murderous crush

New Target

Alfred walked into a hotel, he headed straight for the receptionist.

Hey, Good evening, I'm here for Tommy Strong, he's expecting me. Alfred said to the receptionist

The receptionist, responded to his greeting, she politely asked him to have a seat and wait for her confirmation. Alfred sat down, he wiggled his fingers as he waited and looked around, the hotel was no place for the average man, the lights reflected off the marble floor, the chairs were as comfy as they could come, a slow, relaxing music was playing in the background.

The receptionist got off the phone with Tommy and spoke to Alfred.

Sir, he's ready for you, she signalled at a staff standing by the elevator, "please escort him to room 423", she faced Alfred again and gestured at the man by the elevator saying please follow him Sir, he'll take you to where you're headed.

They both got into the elevator and it started moving. After a few minutes it came to a stop and he stepped out of the elevator, he walked past a few rooms before stopping at room 423, he knocked lightly and the door creaked open, he looked to and fro in the hallway to make sure no one saw him then he brought out his sidearm, he held it as he stepped into the room he looked round, there was no one. He called out almost shouting "Tommy are you there " the sound of glass shattering in the bathroom raised Alfred's alertness, he walked slowly to the bathroom door his gun pointed towards the door, he turned the knob and pushed the door open he hid by the side and suddenly turned into the bathroom his gun pointed there, finger on the trigger but still there was nothing but a broken glassware, a wine glass in a bathroom, that's odd. Alfred raised his eyebrow as he realized this was a prank from Tommy who was sneaking up on him, he immediately struck Tom who was right behind him with his elbow and gave him a sweep kick bringing Tom to the ground.

Are you crazy? I could've shot you, Alfred said trying and failing to contain his anger.

Tommy got up, used a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his bloody nose and said "Ouch your elbow strike stings more than I can remember".

Alfred sat down on a chair in the room. He told him how he had killed Marcus his previous stalker taken care of the body and what action was going to be taken against the people who tried to murder him.

Alright since we're getting straight into business, the people that contracted you and tried to kill you are my problem, leave that to me, I'll handle them, if I need violence I'll call you, it'll be like old times. Secondly which is the main reason why you were summoned you have a new mission. It's an undercover mission, he said sliding an envelope across the table to Alfred. You're to get close to her get as much information on her father as possible and when I say personal information I mean the kind no private investigator can find, the kind only a relative can give, meet him if you can, then kidnap the target leave the negotiations to me, if he meets our contractors demands you'll kill her if he doesn't meet their demands you'll kill her too, either way she's dead. Tommy said wiping off the last drop of blood from his face.

Alfred's brows furrowed slightly. Why kill her when he meets their demands? He said, a noticeable frown forming on his face.

I mean you can keep her alive and let her go straight to the police as soon as she's free, and let's not forget she can identify you. The girl dies, okay? Now I need you to go over the case file and get back to me. I'll prepare your plane tickets, accomodation, and another identity in Amber City. Tommy said in a commanding tone.

Your nose is bleeding again. Alfred said with a smirk, he picked the envelope and walked out of his room.