Loco, Razer 8 (4 page)

“Si, wow, that’s amazing,” says Claudia, nodding.

Claudia looks around at the primos. She glances at Veronica
.
I know my hermana has her alma gemela. Geeze, that’s incredible
, she
thinks.

“Mis (my) Niñas, we need your help to clean up,” calls out
the Tia’s. The primas stand to help clean the tables.

“I’ll help clean up the tables,” says Bella. She looks at
Jessy and Jacki, who stand to help.

Bella takes some plates over to the sink and returns to
gather more. Jessy and Jacki assist in the cleaning.

“Claudia, are you leaving soon?” asks Veronica.

“Yes, in a couple of hours,” replies Claudia, taking the
plates. “I think this mission will be over soon. I’m thinking about resigning
from the FBI.”

“Wow, is that true? Really, Claudia?” exclaims Veronica. “I
hope Christopher resigns, too.”

“Talk to him, Vero. I think he’s as fed up with this as I
am,” says Claudia. “I hate being away from the familia (family) for so long. I
don’t find it exhilarating anymore. It simply doesn’t feel like we will ever
get rid of the scum.”

“I’m going home to get ready,” says Claudia. She places the
dishes on the counter.

“Okay, hermana, take care,” says Veronica. She closes her
eyes tightly, trying not to cry. She gives Claudia a hug.
I wonder why I
feel this apprehension, this ache
, thinks Veronica.

“Si, I’ll be back soon,” says Claudia, closing her eyes.
Geeze,
this ache in my heart is driving me crazy
. “No worries.”

Claudia opens her eyes and notices Christopher walking into
the patio.
Great, he’s finally here. Veronica really misses him
.

Veronica pulls away and sees Christopher. “Christopher,”
squeaks Veronica, running into his arms.

Claudia observes them. Christopher hugs Veronica close and
gives her a deep beso (kiss).

Yeah, they’re still in love. Damn, that’s amazing
,
thinks Claudia, grinning.
I’m going to my room for a quick nap. Tonight is
going to be busy at work
.

Later that night, Claudia walks into the training room to
work out. She is wearing a cute soft pink sports bra with black yoga pants. She
pulls the hairband off her wrist and gathers her hair into a ponytail.

Good, the room is empty, I don’t feel like talking. I
want to train. I know that we’re getting close to game time
, muses Claudia.

She punches the bag and jumps back.
Si, I’m going to
resign
! She punches fast and hard, getting her frustrations out. The sweat
is rolling down her face. The sweat continues to roll down her back, neck, and
gathers between her breasts.

Hell, yes. That feels good. I’m ready to stop.
She
walks over to the bench to grab her towel. She gazes out of the window. She spots
Matt walking down the hall.

Damn, this is all I need. I don’t want to talk to Matt. Matt
is only a friend. He wants to date, but I won’t date him. I don’t like him like
that
.
I don’t want to encourage him. I’m not attracted to him. He’s
sweet and cute but it’s not there. Si, we work together but I don’t like dating
men from work.

She grabs her towel to wipe her face
. Damn, I’m glad that
I’m done working out.

“Hi, Claudia, did you have a good work out?” asks Matt. He
approaches her
. Damn, she’s so beautiful. I want her to go out with me,
thinks
Matt.
 

Yeah, he’s going to talk to me,
thinks Claudia. She
stops patting her face with the towel.
Ok, be nice. He’s nice and works with
me.

Claudia smiles at Matt
.
“I’m done, but I’m in a
hurry. I have a meeting in ten,”
says Claudia, nodding.

She turns and strides to the locker room. “Later, Matt,”
says Claudia walking away.

“Okay, talk to you later,” replies Matt. He walks to the
locker room to get ready to work out.

Claudia takes a few hours off later that week
.
She
has dinner with the familia.

This is fun. I love spending time with them
. Claudia.
She takes a drink of her Corona.

“Mama, Papa, I’m going to start to work on Monday at the
familia’s company. I’m going to work as an assistant in the Interior Decorating
Department. I’ll be working with Jessy and Monique,” says Veronica, smiling.

“That’s great, mi hija (my daughter),” say her parents,
simultaneously. They smile at her, with pride and joy.

“Vero, that’s awesome,” says Tony, smiling. “See, Vero, I
told you that there would be a position available for you.”

“I’m happy that you found something that interests you,”
agrees Claudia, smiling. “I’ll be working at the familia company soon, when I
leave my job in the FBI.”

“Mi hija, are you serious? This news makes me extremely happy
because I’ve been praying that you leave that job and work for the familia,”
says Mama Lupe, beaming.

“Yes I agree, I’m glad that you’ve made that decision,” says
Papa Jorge, nodding.

“Claudia, that’s wonderful news. I know that you’ll be able
to find a position that you will like at the familia’s company,” says Tony,
smiling.

“Mama, Papa, I’m going to the coffee shop. I’m meeting a
Chica. I’ll be back later,” says Tony, getting up from the table.

“Who’s the chica?” asks Veronica, excited. She looks at her brother.
“Is it Theresa?”

Tony looks at Veronica.
I’ve forgotten all about Theresa.
Hmmm, I hope she doesn’t call me
, muses Tony.

“No, Vero, this is Cynthia,” says Tony, grinning. “No more
details.”

“Tony, don’t be that way,” says Veronica, pouting. “Claudia,
help me get it out of him.”

Veronica looks at Claudia, waiting for her help.

Claudia grins and shrugs. “Tony, we’re going to get you when
you return,” says Claudia, wickedly. “I’m going to stay long enough to make you
tell us all.”

“Yeah, right! I don’t think so!” replies Tony.

“My hijo, enjoy your evening,” says Mama Lupe. She watches
him leave.
I need to talk to Tony. What’s he doing? Is he dating two chicas?
I need to know what he’s feeling
, muses Mama Lupe.

“Mama, I’m not staying tonight,” says Claudia. “I have
training tonight.”

“My niña, I’m pleased that you’re going to leave that job.
I’m constantly worried about you. I believe that it’s time for you to leave and
that you’ve gotten that dream out of your system. I don’t want to see you waste
your life in that type of work. Time is flying,” says Mama Lupe, gazing at her.

“Mama, I’m going to resign after this mission is over
because I’ve been thinking it’s time. I’ve had enough of this and I’m ready to work
at the familia’s company. I’m also ready to marry and have my own familia,”
says Claudia, nodding. She takes another drink of Corona.

“Claudia, this news truly makes me happy. I’ll pray that you
complete this mission soon and return to us,” says Mama Lupe, nodding.

“Mi hija, this news gives me pleasure and relief,” agrees Papa
Jorge. “I’ve been worried about you and the time you spend away from your
familia.”

“Si, papa, that’s one of the reasons why I want to resign.
I’m missing a lot of special moments. I don’t want to waste my youth in the Bureau,”
says Claudia. “Don’t worry, I’ll be home to stay soon.”

Loco is leaning back in the chair with his legs stretched
out. He’s in the training room ready for the class to start.

I wonder where Ghost went off to. He’s never late
,
ponders Loco.

Ghost strides urgently down the hall. He’s anxious to get to
the training class.
Damn, I’m late
, he thinks.

He strides into class and walks over to his seat. He slides
into his seat, looking at Loco.

Loco glares at him, shakes his head.
Fucking hell, he’s
totally into Andrea
, muses Roberto.

“Jackson, you’re late!” yells Officer Martell. “Three extra
laps.”

“Yes sir,” replies Ghost. He glares back at Loco.

Officer Martel starts the class. They spend the entire
evening in class.  

A few days later, as usual, the entire familia is at the
Sunday dinner. Everyone is excited about the latest events.

“Veronica, do you think I’m going to ever meet the one, my
alma gemela (soul mate),” asks Claudia, looking around.

“Yes, Claudia, I do. It’ll be soon,” says Veronica, nodding.
She smiles, thinking of Christopher.

“I know, but I still feel anxious,” says Claudia. “I’m going
to start some serious undercover stuff.”

“I’ll pray that you’re safe. OMG, so is Christopher!” says
Veronica.

She turns to look at Claudia, alarmed. She’s worried and
full of frustration with the knowledge of the danger involved.

“I’ll be happier when you resign. I’m glad that you’ve
decided to leave the Bureau. I need to talk to Christopher about this. He
didn’t tell me about this serious dangerous undercover mission. Damn, I’m going
to talk to him,” says Veronica.

She pulls out her cell. She glares at Claudia. “Baby, where
are you? I need to talk to you,” says Veronica, looking at Claudia. “Okay, I’m
waiting.”

Claudia observes Veronica’s anger. “Christopher didn’t tell
you?” asks Claudia. “Sorry.”

“No, he didn’t,” replies Veronica, grinning.
Yeah, we’re
too busy when he’s out,
muses Veronica.

“Yes, I’ve decided that this will be my last job and I’ll
turn in my resignation. I’m ready,” says Claudia. She looks at Veronica,
grinning.

“That sounds great,” says Veronica.
Yeah, it’s about
time,
thinks Veronica.
Now I need to talk to Christopher about my
modeling and his resigning from the Bureau
.
I can’t believe that we’ve
haven’t been able to talk these past few months. OMG, this is becoming
ridiculous
. 

“I’m happy to hear that. Maybe we’ll marry at the same time.
We could start our familias,” says Veronica, grinning.

“Yes, Veronica, I’ll pray that that would be the case,” says
Claudia, nodding.
Si, I’m looking forward to the future
.

She observes the happy couples. “Even Javier has a novia and
it appears that they are in love. Let’s go and talk to them. I want to meet his
novia. She really looks beautiful.”

“Yes, let’s go and interrupt them for a few,” says Veronica,
smirking. “I know that Javier will be pissed. He looks like he’s all into her.”

“Yes, I agree,” replies Claudia, nodding. She follows Vero
over to meet Javier’s novia.

“Primo (cousin), we want to meet your novia,” says Veronica,
standing next to their table. She pulls out a chair to sit down.

Claudia follows, grinning.
I know he’s not thrilled that
we’ve interrupted them,
she thinks
.

She sits across from them. “Yes, primo, please introduce us
to your novia,” asks Claudia, nodding. She looks at Gabriella, smiling.

“Primas, this is my novia Gabriella,” says Javier, smiling.
He turns to Gabriella. “Chiquita (little one), these are the bebes (babies).
They’re gemelas (twins). This is Veronica and this is Claudia.”

“Mucho gusto (nice to meet you), Veronica, Claudia,” says
Gabriella, smiling. She looks at the beautiful primas.
Wow, they are
gorgeous
, she thinks.

“Hola (hi), Gabriella,” says Veronica. She smiles. “I’m so glad
that Javier found a nice and beautiful novia (girlfriend).”

“Gabriella, mucho gusto,” says Claudia,
grinning.
“Primo, when is the wedding?”

“Primas, the wedding won’t be until I leave the Navy and
hopefully that’ll be soon,” says Javier. He puts his arm around Gabriella’s
small waist.

“Oh, how exciting,” says Claudia, looking at Gabriella’s
engagement ring and bracelet.

“Gabriella, let me see your engagement ring,” says Veronica.
She leans closer to see. “Oh, yeah, it is beautiful.”

“Yes primo, great job,” says Claudia, nodding. W
ow, look
at the huge and beautiful ring. All my primos bought their novias awesome
wedding rings. This is great!
muses Claudia.

“Gabriella, you’re going to school?” asks Veronica.
Hmmm,
I wonder how old she is
.

“Yes, Veronica, I’m starting school in a few weeks. I’m
going to study to be a Medical Assistant,” replies Gabriella, nodding.
The twins
appear to be nice and it appears that they do like me
, thinks Gabriella.
“What about you?”

“I’m starting a new job tomorrow as the Interior Decorating
Assistant,” replies Veronica, nodding. “I used to model but I got tired of
modeling. The fiasco that happens daily with all the girls gets old.” Veronica
shrugs.

“Oh, wow, that sounds exciting. I can understand the issues.
I heard that it’s hard to get along with other models,” states Gabriella. She
takes a drink of her Coke.

“Yes and the agencies are extremely demanding,” replies
Veronica. She gazes at Gabriella.
Hmmm, she looks like she could be a
successful model. She really is gorgeous
, thinks Veronica.

“What about you, Claudia?” asks Gabriella, turning to look
at the other twin.
They do look alike but their expressions are what make
them a little different
, thinks Gabriella.

“Well, Gabriella, I’m an FBI agent,” says Claudia. “Not real
exciting.”

“Oh, omg! What do you mean not real exciting? I think if
anything, that the entire job is exciting! It must be exciting and dangerous,”
exclaims Gabriella. She looks at Claudia with great admiration. “That’s
awesome.”

“Yes, but it’s not really all that exciting. It’s more
paperwork and training than anything,” says Claudia, smiling.

“Primo, Gabriella, we have to go. My mama is calling us over
to help,” says Veronica, standing. “Nice meeting you, Gabriella.”

“Yes, nice meeting you,” says Claudia, standing. She pulls
back a strand of hair behind her ear, grinning.

“Adios (bye), Veronica, Claudia,” says
Gabriella.
She smiles as they leave to help clean up.

“OMG!” squeals Veronica, running into Christopher’s arms.
“Baby, it’s about time.”

“Bebe,” says Christopher, smiling. “I missed you.” He pulls
her into his arms, gives her a hungry beso.

“Later,” says Claudia.
Yeah, I have to go to get my bag
ready
, she thinks.