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September 29, 2006

David: The Job

“Your target is one Mabel Johnson, local businesswoman,” said the digitally altered voce on the phone. “A full dossier has been placed at drop location three.”

“Understood,” the anonymous assassin replied.

“Special notes,” the voice continued. “The client wants the contract completed before 8 Friday morning. Accident or apparent suicide preferred. Client wants it painful and bloody.”

“Not much time to arrange something like that.”

“You have our confidence. Client has offered double payment. You get the usual percentage.”

“Accepted,” the assassin said, and hung up.

“What are the odds?” Mr. Johnson wondered as he drove to the drop point.

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