Chapter 18: Taken

“This is a custom-made hat, made of bulletproof material. So it will be a little heavy and uncomfortable,” the police officer said, all while helping Carlos and Alexander with their clothes. Carlos had come to know this man as officer Laurent.

While detective Bernard led the operation, watching everything from the van across the complex, officer Laurent was in charge of keeping Carlos and Alexander safe.

“I don’t care if I have to carry the entire world over my head,” Alexander remarked. “Give me that hat.”

“Officer Laurent, we are ready,” another man in uniform named Samuel, announced.

“We are almost done here,” Mister Laurent said back.

Taking a deep breath, Carlos looked at himself in the mirror. Lines on his face offset his usual attractive look. Worry had kicked in, and he could not help but pray to the heavens, wishing everything would go according to the authorities’ plans.

Aside from the vest, his overalls were also made of bulletproof materials. Everything that he ha