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Change of Heart

A Hitman's Decision to Protect His Target

By Melodic NarratorPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Change of Heart
Photo by Huseyn Memmedli on Unsplash

The wealthy socialite, Charlotte, had it all - a luxurious lifestyle, a beautiful home, and a husband, Peter, who was always there to support her. But Charlotte wasn't satisfied. She was restless and bored, and she wanted more. And so, she decided to hire a hitman to get rid of Peter once and for all.

The hitman, whose name was Jack, had been in the business for a long time. He knew how to get the job done and how to get away with it. But something about Charlotte's request didn't sit right with him. He couldn't put his finger on it, but he knew he had to think things through before going through with the job.

That's when Jack decided to do some research on Peter. He followed him for a few days, observing him from a distance. He watched as Peter went about his day-to-day life, seemingly unaware of the danger that lurked around every corner.

As Jack watched Peter, he began to realize that he was not the man Charlotte had made him out to be. Peter was kind, generous, and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a pillar of his community, loved by all who knew him.

Jack knew he couldn't go through with the hit. He had to protect Peter, no matter the cost. But he also knew that Charlotte would come after him if he didn't complete the job. So, he came up with a plan.

Jack reached out to Peter and told him everything - about Charlotte, about the hit, and about his change of heart. Peter was shocked but grateful. He agreed to help Jack in any way he could.

The two men worked together to fake Peter's death. They set up a scene that would make it look like Peter had been killed, and then waited for Charlotte's reaction.

When Charlotte heard the news of her husband's death, she was devastated. She didn't suspect a thing. She was too busy grieving to notice that something was off.

But Jack wasn't done yet. He wanted to make sure that Charlotte would never come after Peter again. So, he went to her and told her that the hit had been a success. He showed her fake photos of Peter's dead body and told her that he had disposed of the body in a way that would never be found.

Charlotte was relieved, but also suspicious. She asked Jack why he was showing her the photos. Jack told her that he wanted to make sure she understood the gravity of what she had done. He told her that he would never work for her again and that if she ever tried to harm Peter or anyone else again, he would make sure she paid for her crimes.

Charlotte was scared but also angry. She couldn't believe that Jack had betrayed her. She tried to have him killed, but Jack was always one step ahead. He made sure that he was never alone and that he always had someone watching his back.

In the end, Charlotte realized that she had made a mistake. She regretted ever thinking of hiring a hitman and wished she could take it all back. She reached out to Peter and apologized for everything. Peter, being the kind man that he was, forgave her and they worked to rebuild their relationship.

As for Jack, he disappeared into the shadows, never to be heard from again. He had done his job, and he had done it well. He had protected an innocent man from harm and had made sure that justice was served. And that was all that mattered to him

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