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Car Bombs (4/8)

read part one, two, three The board members crowded into the executive elevator. Tangiers inserted his keycard and hit the button for the roof. He turned to face the men and saw the Chairman slightly nod at him. The elevator arrived quickly. Tangiers allowed all the men to get out before him—the Chairman wanted to talk privately. They walked out together, letting the men walk a short distance ahead. “I have a fairly good idea what just happened. Any reason I should think differently?” said the Chairman. “Not at the moment, sir. We’ll find out soon enough.” “I take this kind of thing personally, Tangiers.” “It’s the only way to take it, sir.” “What I mean, son, is that something is to be done. I will be in my private office downtown, waiting for you to call—and tell me who it needs to done to.” “Of course, sir,” The board members climbed into the series of helicopters the lined the roof. Each went to a different location as a safety precaution. One of the helicopters was reserved for the Chairman. He hesitated before climbing in, stopping to give Tangiers another nod. read part five...
This post (21/30) is part of 30 Days - Stories and Thoughts, June 21 - July 20, '07 at nickspeaks.com