Staying Alive

I lower my head until my mouth reaches my collar.

"Yes, I can hear you; I think the three hostages are up for release, and also, the bulky guy punches me in the face for arguing that they should release the elderly and the pregnant woman here."

"God Axel I sent you there just a couple of minutes ago, and you got hurt immediately? You are making me nervous, stop arguing with the bastards, stay put and be my eyes inside."

Mark is like a scolding, strict brother I never had and don't wish to have.

"Alright, I understand, but I can't help it; these people need to go home first."

Mark sighed, "Axel, I get you might be upset, but the best thing you can do is, be my spy inside, you hear me? Tell me if they're planning something fishy."

"I will."

The bulky guy emerges to the back door, suspected glancing at me.

"What are you whispering there?"

I cough, acting like I have a cold or something.

"Nothing, I was clearing my throat."

He pauses in his tracks and intently glues his eyes on me, and wh