28th October- Berlin, Germany
En route
Dom’s POV
‘Yeah not long at all.’ I thought bitterly to myself as I drove through the darkness towards our next job.
“About time we pulled another one.” Brian muttered as he undid his seat belt as he and Han climbed out of the car making the jump to the military convoy. I backed off keeping close enough just in case.
Five minutes later…
“We’re good, let’s roll.” Han’s voice came over the walkie talkie.
“Lead the way.” I said back as I followed them through the darkened streets.
28th October- Berlin, Germany
En route
Roman’s POV
“Don’t hurt yourself boys.” Gisele said teasingly as we pulled ourselves out of the van and made the jump onto the roof of the military truck.
Tej was in front of me and he made it into the driver’s compartment before I did. The truck swerved the same moment I stood up making me lose my balance for a moment before I regained it again. The truck seemed to regain control again so I stood back up and made my way to the front of the truck. There was a loud bang behind me making me turn fast to look at the same time the truck swerved again this time sending me over the edge of the truck
28th October- Berlin, Germany
En route
General POV
A hand clasped around Roman’s arm and he looked up grabbing hold of the person’s arm as they pulled him back onto the top of the truck again. Both breathing heavily for a moment before Roman had enough sense to look up at the person who saved his life.
"Thanks." Roman let out breathlessly as he gazed at the woman who just saved him from falling to his death. She had a mask over her face but there was something about her that looked familiar but he couldn't put his finger on it. She was Latina that much he could tell.
"I wouldn't mention it to anyone if I were you." She spoke as she took her mask off revealing her face to him as they crouched on top of the moving military truck. She was wearing all black and her dark brown hair was tied back neatly, she was beautiful, surely he would have remembered if he’d seen her before.
"Why not?"
"I'm not supposed to save the enemy." She grinned joking but Roman didn’t smile back too captivated by her eyes.
"So why did you?" Letty smiled sadly at the man in front of her.
"You're family." Roman looked at her confused but before he could ask what she meant she stood pulling her mask back on before turning her back to him and jumped back over the side of the truck disappearing from sight only hearing a thud as she hit the ground.
“Fuck Roman are you okay?” Tej asked as Roman pulled himself into the truck next to Tej who looked at him worriedly while driving.
“Yeah I’m good.”
“Man that was fucking lucky dude what the hell happened back there?”
“When you guys swerved I lost my grip and fell, luckily she was there and was willing to help.”
Neither said another word as their thoughts both flew to the raven haired beauty that had saved Roman’s life before disappearing as quickly as she came.
29th October- Berlin, Germany
Meet point
Dom’s POV
We stood waiting at the meet up point for Roman, Tej and Gisele, it was getting late and I was worrying that something had gone wrong but it was short lived as their truck pulled up. Brian and Han quickly ducking around to the back gathering all the weapons while I helped Roman and Tej get the driver tied up and put in the back.
“I’ll drive the car away.” Roman offered and I nodded saying we’d follow behind him. I hung back though careful not to get close just in case.
“You alright Tej?” Brian asked.
“Yeah man, just… we got lucky tonight man.” I looked at him in the mirror.
“What do you mean, what happened?” I demanded.
“Rome lost his grip when the driver swerved and went over the side of the truck. One of the women from the other team was trying to pull the same truck as us but I got in first, she caught Roman before he fell.”
“Who was she?” Gisele asked.
“No idea to be honest. I don’t think Rome does either, he was silent after it though.” I stopped the car and waited as Roman got out of the truck and quickly got into our car.
“Man you okay? We just heard about what happened.”
“Shit man you weren’t supposed to say anything.”
“Why not?” I asked.
“She asked me not to.” I frowned.
“Why?”
“Said she wasn’t supposed to save the enemy and said not to mention it.”
“So why did she save you? Not that I’m not grateful but I’m just curious.” Brian asked.
“It was weird man and I don’t understand it.”
“Understand what? What did she say?” I asked casting him looks as I sped to our meet up point with Carlos. He was silent and I started getting annoyed but before I could speak again he spoke.
“Said I was family.” There was a lot of confused talk after that and even I joined in.
“I don’t know guys she disappeared afterwards over the side herself. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see if we see her again before I can ask.”
“We’ll go find her after the drop off say thank you.” Everyone nodded in agreement to Brian’s comment and I agreed myself.
“We’re here.” I stated as we pulled up in front of three cars. I stayed in the car with Roman and waited as the rest unloaded the weapons and collected the money. As usual they were the first to leave and I took off the minute everyone was in the car.
“Do we know where their base is?” Gisele asked.
“Yeah about a five minute drive away from ours, found it by accident once.” I said as I drove well over the speed limit.
“This is it.” I said as we pulled up in front of a warehouse similar to our own.
“Grab a couple of guns just in case.” I said quietly as a woman stopped what she was doing and stared at us.
“Can I help you?” She asked in a thick German accent. Looking at her I noticed she was the girl from the club. Brian had been right after all she was part of the other team.
“We’re looking for one of your team mates.”
“Who?” I paused.
“I don’t know to be honest, she saved a member of my team and we were hoping to say thank you to her in person.” Realization crossed her face and she turned away.
“She’s not here right now and if I were you I’d leave. If you want to thank her you’ll all leave as fast as you showed up before you get her and I into trouble.” I frowned and I looked up as I heard loud voices inside the warehouse.
“I’ll pass on the message, I promise.” She said quickly as she too cast a worried look behind her. I felt Brian nudge me and I backed up before nodding to her once as we all got back into the car and drove off not wanting to get into it with the other team.
“What do you make of that?” Brian asked.
“I don’t know, but I’m guessing the other team don’t operate on the same terms we do.” Get them into trouble? By the sound of things I picked they were the only two women in the team and that their boss wasn’t one to let something like that slip by as a good thing.
“Do you know her name Rome?” I asked. He shook his head at me.
“Nah man, wasn’t exactly a long chat. Do you guys have friends or ‘family’ in Germany?” I thought about it but shook my head.
“No last I heard Leon was still in Mexico.”
“I don’t know man but she sounded…off…even a little sad when she said it.” It puzzled me and I could tell Brian was just as confused.
“Would it have been your old…uh acquaintance Han?” I said wincing a bit as I realised Gisele was in the car and the look she gave Han and I made me shrink a little.
“Cara’s still in the D.R.”
“She was Latina if that helps.” Roman said as a picture of the woman I’d seen weeks ago entered my mind but I kept quiet.
“Maybe Mia will have an idea.” Brian said as we drove the rest of the way in silence.
“You guys are late I was starting to get worried when Tego and Rico showed up alone.” Mia said as we entered the apartment.
“Sorry had to stop off elsewhere.” Brian said as he kissed her on the cheek and explained the situation.
“I don’t understand there isn’t anyone else.” She said.
“Maybe she mistook you for someone else.” Gisele offered.
“Yeah maybe.” He agreed but I could tell it still bothered him and it bothered me a little as well.
“Let’s head to bed guys we have three more weeks left and then we can walk away again.” I said as we all said goodnight and headed to our rooms. I checked in quietly on Alexis before heading to my own room which was right next door to hers and for the first time since arriving in Germany it didn’t take me long to get to sleep and I was thankful for the rest.