Kingston Kidnappings (What Happens In Vegas Book 3) by Matt Lincoln

Author:Matt Lincoln [Lincoln, Matt]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-01T22:00:00+00:00

24

Charlie

The sun had just set, and Patel and I were already in position for our stakeout. Because a car would have called too much attention in this part of town, we’d made an arrangement with a store owner whose building was located in the center of the neighborhood. From here, we’d be able to watch both sides of the street for any suspicious activity.

“I can’t believe how much he charged us just to let us sit in here,” I grumbled.

“We’re lucky he agreed to help at all,” Patel replied. “The people here don’t trust the police. And for good reason. Trenchtown is one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Kingston. Even during the day, you’re liable to become a victim of theft or assault, especially if you’re a bumbling tourist who doesn’t know any better than to wander down here. The police don’t help matters, considering the majority of the ones in this area are corrupt, to put it plainly.”

“That’s why you didn’t want to use a car?” I asked.

“Of course,” she responded. “We’d be carjacked for sure. You’re clearly a foreigner, and I’m a woman. We might as well paint a target on ourselves.”

“Whatever happened to everyone in Jamaica being friendly?” I asked sarcastically.

“I stand by what I said,” Patel shrugged in response. “Jamaica is a wonderful country mostly filled with wonderful people, but I’m not stupid. It’s not perfect. I’ll admit that. Like in any country, there are rotten apples who try to spoil it for the rest of us. It does make sense, though, that they would target children from these areas. It’s not a safe place for a child, and people who grow up here are often powerless to rise above and get out. Someone coming and claiming that they want to take their child somewhere safe where they can receive an education must sound like a blessing.”

“And instead, they’re selling them off to rich Americans,” I snarled. It was disgusting that they would take advantage of parents who just wanted a better life for their kids. My blood boiled just thinking about it.

“Not if we have anything to say about it,” Patel sneered. “Look, someone’s coming.”

I looked out the window and saw a car creeping slowly down the road. Its lights were off, and by now, it was dark enough that it was difficult to see the car as it moved through the narrow street. It slowed to a stop right in front of a house a few yards away from the store.

“Do you think that’s them?” I asked as two men got out of the car and headed into the house after taking a quick look around the neighborhood.

“I think so,” Patel nodded. “We can’t be certain, but the time and location match the information Brown gave us. They’re also clearly up to something, judging from the way they took a look around before entering the house. While that’s not necessarily a strange sight here in Trenchtown, I somehow doubt it’s all just a coincidence.

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