#delfalco

Raining on the outside, looking at the cameras in your computer as a usual work shift, you were trying to kill thoughts in your head. That minute of lost concentration almost got you in big troubles, sudden whistles very close to your apartment doors made you instantly quit thinking and runs to hide under the bed as quietly as possible. You've been warned about that dozens of times as well as going through but still after that the adrenaline stays the same at all times.

That one was close, 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚.

A mysterious man just opened the door, like it was never locked. He started to look around, especially to find you.

- You fool, Non puoi nasconderti per sempre [You can't hide forever.]

He stopped for a second, then enter the bedroom, he walked over to look out the window.

- So che sei qui. [I know you're here.]. - his voice calmer then before. Your heart almost stopped when he sat on the bed you were hiding under.

- Come out on your own.. or I'll do it myself. - you could feel his hand trying to grab you.

- Alright! I- I'll come off. - you slowly started to get out from under the bed. When you stood up with this racing heart before the "Cleaner" you knew it's game over now. The darkness in the room suddenly stopped bothering you as you looked at him and then stare in his eyes.

- Calm down and listen, amico mio. If you cooperate with me - I'll let you go...for now. But you must agree to do some favors to me, you understand? -he said with his Italian accent, and a cold gaze.

- Okay, continue.

He just looked at you and smiled.- Bene.[Good] You're the type of a guy who can gets his hands dirty, correct? "Vex" is not very different.

- What if I'm not a guy? Is that a problem? - you take of the hood.

He got a little surprised look on his face. - Oh my, va bene. Perdonami, just usually a guy works here. - he takes a good look on you - Finally someone smarter. How long do you work for VEX?

- Less than a month.

- Oh.. I'm not really a prise person but i can tell you that you're making more progress than someone that works here 3 months. I have a deal then. You'll help me with my work, interested?

- Continue. - you were actually interested.

He smirked. - That or you'll end up dying by my hands.

- I accept but.. - you took a look on his arms. - ..Not gonna lie dying by those hands of yours would be.. an interesting thing. - you raised a brow.

He chuckled. - Oh, I'm liking this. So what's your name. As for me, I'm Mr. DelFalco.

- Emily. Nice to meet you. - you stuck out your hand.

- Such a soft name with someone so feisty. - he kissed palm of your hand. - You'll help me with "cleaning" I think you have the skills to fulfill my requests. So, do you accept my offer and become my little partner, or do you die right now?" - he said with a smirk again.

- I accept. - you answered firmly.

- You better not try to deceive me. - his voice gone a little deeper.

You stared at him. - I may be crazy but you have something so interesting in these eyes. - you smiled. - I think I like you.

He chuckled. - Room 6B, it has to look like an accident. He's walking the neighbor's dog so there's your chance.

- Right- what? You said I have to help you.

- Si. - he stood up.

- I didn't know that I'm gonna have to do the "dirty work".

- Do it and you'll live, also i'll reward you. You seem quite desperate - working for 'vex', now this... Or you just insane.

You lowered your head. - I don't wanna mess it up.

- Oh you're worried, do your best and you will not disappoint me. - he patted your shoulder, then was heading for the exit.

- Wait! - you grabbed his arm.

- Hm? - he turned around.

- Thank you.

He smirked. - Be smart, don't get caught.

DelFalco left.

(2023)