Serena - Downtime

Diesel distracted me, far too much. I know people think I have gone weak. I can see it on their faces when I talk to them. They are waiting for the moment Diesel walks in and takes over.

He won't be, so they need to remember that.

"Can we come to some sort of deal?" Mr Alesonjo requests.

"Is the deal one where you pay me what is earned today? Otherwise, the answer is no." I watch as he laughs.

"Your dad would at least have heard me out Princess."

I grind my teeth at his words.

"I am not a princess and certainly nothing like my father. This is my city now Mr Alesonjo, so it is my rule or leave." I sit up trying to show how determined I am.

"Can you afford to lose me, Miss Pierce?" His head tilts and I know what he means, and I can't, but I am willing to.

"Mr Alesonjo, you forget plenty of people like you are out there. Those who would jump at the chance to replace you. Things might be messy for a while, but they will quickly fix themselves. You are paid a lot for the job I request yo