Chapter 43

Nikolai

“How long has it been, Nikolai?” Aleil says greeting me at the dock. “I was surprised when I received your call.”

Aleil looked the same. With those round rimmed glasses and three piece suit.

“Hey, Aleil. You’re looking well.” I commented, as I walked past him, taking the gun from underneath his coat and pointing it at his head. Of course the people who were with him pointed their guns at me as well.

“Glad you came, Aleil.” I said, right behind him. “Why did you think I have forgiven you?”

Aleil did not say anything. Just fixed his glasses.

“Just kidding. I bet you left this thing unloaded.” I said, throwing the gun away. I could tell just by it’s weight that it’s unloaded. He definitely left the magazine empty on purpose. It’s funny how he knew what kind of prank I would pull when we see each other.

“What do you want?” He asked.

“How about a drink?” I say.

“I didn’t think we