Crime Pays

Crime Pays by Andrick Figueroa [[Tuesday]] <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nd/4.0/88x31.png" /></a>

So what you are telling me is you need to come up with 100,000 by Saturday? What happened? Is it [[Tito]]? *You nod your head and begin to explain looking at Jeromes saddened face.*

Alright baby heres what we can do. We could either [[A]] rob the brinks truck that comes Friday at 10:45 AM at the Chipotle downtown just you,Edgar who will be driving us to the Chipotle and who will have our getaway car in his garage, and I. or [[B]] Go to the PNC tomorrow at 4:45 with Eduardo, our get away driver, Gortat, our cover fire, and Jim the locksmith who would get us into the safe. Or if you don't think this is feasable then we could always [[C]] flee to Uruguay and start a new life. So what are we gonna do?

So you want to rob the Brinks truck, honestly I don't blame you. It's the easiest option. There are always two people, one with the cash and one with the gun. So what we have to do is take out the armed guard that protects the man with the money. Once we take them out we have to take them to the back of the truck put on their jackets and hats then drive the truck to Edgars warehouse then take the clothes off hop into our Ford explorer and then take the money in small incriments to the bank and deposit it over time. So Edgar and I will pick you up at [[9]] so we can get ready and get situated.

The PNC closes at 6 pm so we have to meet at Eduardo's place since Gortat and Jim will be there already at 5:40. The plan is simple, we all have on the same masks and we hold the place hostage while we put on the theatrics Jim will go in the back unlocking the safe and will call us when he needs us to grab the cash. We have 20 minutes until Eduardo shows up in the black van in the back of the bank. We don't wan't this to be a bloodbath since this will be an extremely risky job so Gortat will be the only one with a gun bigger than our Glocks. But lets focus on the fun aspect, what mask do you want to pick for all of us to wear. *You look at the list of masks he has pulled up online and see which he is willing to buy off his pre-paid visa giftcard so he doesn't get tracked.* [[gorilla mask]] [[clown mask]] [[classic black ski mask]]

I've never been to Uruguay which is why I chose it for us, they'd never suspect us there. We just gotta pay in cash. But do you really want to take the pussy way out? I think we can do this. You don't even know Spanish, lets go back to our options for [[tomorrow]]. *You hang around so many hispanics, yet you still don't pick up a lick of Spanish. You realize you should've downloaded Duolingo years ago but now it is too late.*

Good morning sugar plum! Wipe the crust from your eyes and lets go! So I have two guns for the two of us I'll get the Uzi and you get my Glock it has a 30 clip just incase we need to dump shots, hopefully it doesnt come to that. I'm going to drive th [[Edgar's]] so he can drop us off right before they arrive. *You wanted the uzi because it is bigger but understand that Jerome is the better marksman so he should have it. *

*These masks remind you of the first date Ahhhh the gorilla mask! Honestly, I love these masks cause whenever I wear them I tend to go Apeshit. Haha, get it? No? Alright well fuck you too you're not funny either. I'll be picking you up at [[5:30]] make sure you are ready.

*You chose these masks because you think the idea of clowns laughing to the bank is a funny little joke.* Okay so you better not treat this like The Dark Knight, I'm not tryna be killed by my own squad. If you do kill me my ghost will haunt you and annoy you for the rest of eternity so think about that before trying anything funny for that money. I'll pick you up at [[5:30]] Heath Ledger. *You totally forgot about that scene in Batman were he wore these masks.*

*You don't wan't to spend money you don't have so you go with the cheapest option* Damn, you are pretty boring for choosing this one. What are we amateurs? I mean I guess anyone can wear a black ski mask so it helps us out but where is the pizazz? Nevermind, I gave you the option so I guess black ski mask it is. I'll pick you up at [[5:30]] on the dot, don't forget your gun.

Don't you like this place? It's so cozy, I love the decorative owls you got all over the place Eddy it's a hoot! Haha, get it? Anyways Edgar, what I want for you to do is just drop us off at the store next door and then go get some Chipotle. Pig out! It's on me today you can get double meat and guac if you want. I just need you to text me when they pull up so we can calmly walk down. Got it? Good. Y'all ready to go to [[Chipotle]]? *You hate this apartment. It reaks of stale weed and trash that hasn't been taken out in weeks. You smile politely and agree that you like it so that the team chemistry is better*

You ready to go babe? We got this nobody will fuck with us. We will get this money and leave you got it. Now lets get this [[queso]]. *You chuckle at Jerome's awful joke, he always knows how to comfort you in situations.*

Listen everyone, I don't want this to end up a killing spree. I'm talking to you Gortat. I only need you to cover us by watching if any guard or police catches us from behind. Got it? Alright you ready guys put your masks on its [[go time]]. *Your leg is shaking from anticipation. You want to get this over with and you also have to pee. You're going to hold it in, hopefully nothing scares the piss out of you like that night Tito put a gun to your face and screamed like a banshee while you were sleeping.*

Get on the fucking ground! We will fucking shoot all of you if you move a fucking muscle! Where is the fucking [[safe]] lady! "It's behind the counter on the right please don't hurt me!" Lets go, Gortat man the enterence, sweetheart please cover Jim and I. *You feel numb, anyone can be your enemy and you are treating every stranger that is in your path as a target*

Jim do your thing. You okay sweetheart? It will be good just watch our back while we get the cash. Anyone comes you shoot. (text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop*] Go check on [[Gortat]] *You are running to the entrance, sweat is covering your body but you don't feel hot. Your blood is cold, and you are thinking about how you can fix the situation that you have not even seen.*

I am fine, I killed the security guards who were being brave. Hold on, do you hear that? Will you give me [[cover fire]] or are you going to [[cover the vault]] *You notice men far behind Gortat*

Here is an uzi you have to kill on sight they will have more men so be effici- (text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop*]

What is going on sweetheart? Is Gortat okay? [[yes]] [[no]] *You speak in a studder, the adrenaline is taking over your body.*

Oh so he's handling the pigs, wait watch out (text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop*] Come [[with me]]! *You follow Jerome, you wish you could hold his hand for comfort but there is no time.*

Sweetheart you have to cover the - oh shit! "Get on the ground now!" (text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop pop pop pop*] *Your blood is spilling on the floor with the blue hundreds that you were planning on giving to Tito*

Baby take this bag, it should have 100,000 and run, let Eduardo [[take you home]]. Dont worry about me I'll (text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop pop*] .....fuck *You witness the one person you truly love perish, his blood splattering on you like Carrie. You are too stunned to cry. You just have to move on*

I'm driving you back to my place as soon as we get back I need you to give me half of the money that is in your fucking bag if not I'll have your throat slit with a machete, your choice. [[pull out the 50,000]] [[shoot Eduardo]] *You wonder why everyone think's of you as a good target. You are frustrated but you will find a way out*

Good idea dumb bitch. Now get out the car and turn yourself in. That's the only way you'll get out of this alive. *You step out of the car with your hands up, sobbing since you lost everything you loved. You are now going to lose your freedom too.* [[arrested]]

(text-style: "shudder")[*pop*] *skrrrrt* [[*crash*]] *Your vehicle does an array of acrobatic maneuvers. You crash and tumble as if you were a surfer who just fell off a massive wave. Your bones break. Your organs collapse. You are no longer living.*

So what are you in for? *You tell this extremely butch inmate your story*

Looks like she shot him and then vered off the road before she could control car. One less cell to fill I guess.

*You were over at Tito's, your boyfriends house who pays for everything. You say you love him but you just love his stuff. You already know this of course. While at Tito's you noticed his new shipment of coke has arrived. You decided why not just have yourself a present. You break down a brick, a kilo, whatever you want to call it and dive in nose first. You snort a good amount of it and are wired to the point you want to swim. You see Tito's salt water pool and jump in with a floatation device. Said floatation device is the open kilo of cocaine that you have now wasted. Tito came back home that night in a drug induced rage from previous events. He saw this and presumably said in his thick Dominican accent "If ju don replae my fawking coke, jur body parts will be harbested and i'll sell them myself to get my fawking money back. Comprende puta?" You laughed at this image until he pulled you out of the water by your hair and with his machete that was on the poolside table cut your hair to prove his point.* *you explain the story to [[Jerome]] ]] as he listens intently*

What the fuck baby. You can't be doing reckless shit like that you know how Tito fucking acts. He's a reckless piece of shit. I know he supports both of us but I'm tired of him treating you like his property. You are you're own person and I care about you deeply. That's why I'll have some ideas for us by [[tomorrow]] and I'll let you know when you should come back here to hear about them.

(text-style: "shudder")[*pop pop pop pop*] *You take out the guard from about fifteen feet away. You are happy that the hard part is over with* Good fucking shot, now lets get dumbass before he [[notices]].

*You notice the man with the money turn the corner of the truck to check on his partner. You shoot him clean in the head and tell Jerome to take the clothes and put the bodies in the back of the truck.* Good fucking shit my love. I had no fucking clue you had that aim on you. I'm so proud. You gonna drive? [[*you hop in the drivers seat*]] [[*you let Jerome drive*]]

*You take control you notice the cops are coming but you don't care. You keep driving. You hit pedestrians. You hit other cars. You are causing a scene. You know this is not going to work. You pull out your gun while swerving doing 65 in a 40.* What are you doing babe- (text-style: "shudder")[*pop*] *Your brains scramble on the face of Jerome and your anxiety is over with.*

I feel like an actor. I gotta dress the part to be the part. Time to go back to Edgars to [[get the car]] honey bun *You are hiding with the money and the dead bodies in the back surprised that no cops have found you yet.*

Edgar give us the keys now we have to leave we will send you your cut once we get situated. Please destroy this truck. We don't want you to get in trouble either. I'm gonna get [[the car]] out the garage so my shawty over here can put the car in the garage. *You put the car in the garage, you are still nervous. You are worried this wont be enough for Tito but don't express it to anyone.*

*You get in the car with all the money from the brinks truck in a duffle bag. You open it up while Jerome drives to Tito's and put his 100,000 in the Fendi purse Tito got you.* After this you and I are done with Tito. Okay babe? I just want it to be you and I. I have an idea for when we get to [[Tito's house.]]

*You get to Tito's house, you both get out the car. You ring the doorbell and wait for Tito to come out. Tito answers the door and you notice movement in your periferal.* Thank's for all the trouble Tito. (text-style: "shudder")[*pop*] *You watch Tito's blood cover the doorstep as Jerome takes the bag* Get in the fucking car baby we have to go! *You get in the car not knowing what will happen next.*