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OCTOBER PROMPTS 🦇 — 5. RIO

A/N: had a dream about my man the other night so I guess that was his way of telling me that he misses me? We love delulu!!! Anyways thought this would be fun to actually write something on the line of thriller/spooky this time around. This is me making up for not writing part two’s to my other fall inspired prompt on this man way back when. Hope y’all enjoy this 🧡🫶🏽!!!

PROMPT is from HERE + I’m using: A Begs B to come explore an old house that they believe is haunted. B is hesitant, especially after hearing the scary tales A knows so much about.

*GIF + PHOTO DO NOT BELONG TO ME!

WARNINGS: some France slander, language & hints of sexual content.

<- read my previous October anthology prompt here.

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Being in France for the month of October initially wasn’t the plan.

Khadijah and Rio ventured out here for a couple days for Khadijah’s birthday and for Rio to tie up some loose ends for business. What was supposed to be a four day trip turned into a much longer adventure.

“I know y’all done heard they got bed bugs out there, why are your asses staying out there longer?” Khadijah’s mother blurted into the FaceTime call.

Rio chuckled to himself by the mini bar, fixing himself something brown before entering the main living room part of the suite.

“Mom,” Khadijah hissed as she flicked through the channels, “this was a unexpected extended birthday trip.”

“Uh huh, sure it is.” The older woman said not entirely believing that, “Don’t think you can get cute on us and decide not to come back.”

“I’m already cute,” Khadijah modeled with extra shoulder as she sat on the tan couch while her mother brings the camera to show that she’s rolling her eyes.

“Well where do you think you get it from?”

“My father.”

“More like you got his smart mouth.” Khadijah’s mom comments, making her child hold up her finger to interject.

Now she loved her mom dearly but it was no secret that Khadijah was a daddy’s girl and her father’s favorite daughter despite what her two sisters thought. She was one of four children while her youngest sibling happened to be the only boy.

“Aw c’mon, don’t do Mr. Wells like that, especially if he’s not here to defend himself. Where is he anyway? It’s gotta be after 10:30 back home?” Rio came into frame, crouching behind Khadijah, who turned to peck his cheek before facing her phone once more.

The woman sighed, “where else? Working, working, working. I’ve been telling him he needs to slow down, he’s not some twenty year old no more. Lord knows it.”

Mr. Wells had a heart attack last year and had to have a stint put in. Rio’s never seen Khadijah’s so stressed before in his life and although the hardworking man had a good job with good insurance working for the city, they slammed him with some bills that Rio paid off. Which Mr. Wells wouldn’t let slide and already was in the process of paying back.

His choice, not Rio’s.

“He’s close to retirement and he loves supporting his family which is respectable.” Rio starts before joking, “once that happens then the both of you can come with us to Paris next time.”

“Uh uh. I’m never going over there, never had the desire to which is why I want y’all asses to get out of there fast!” Mrs. Wells’ large glasses come into frame now as she holds the phone at not the best angle, “I’d love to see Dubai or St. Lucia with Kayode, your father, and I guess your big headed brother can come too, Deej.”

Khadijah laughs, “yeah and he can bring Eliza too.”

“if I catch him even thinking about it, I’ll click my heels three times and send her bony ass right to hell.”

Laughter bubbles in Khadijah’s throat as she sends a teasing smile to Rio who winked back at his wife, knowing that neither of Khadijah’s parents were fond of their youngest child’s significant other. He was nineteen and found his supposed first love so it was evident that the pair were clingy and so in love with each other. They went to the same high school together, weren’t in the same cliques but ended up at the same community college and decided to give each other a try.

In shorter terms.

“We’ll make it happen,” Rio sighs as he comes around to plop down on the couch next to Khadijah, tossing a hand around the back of the couch, “minus Eliza right?”

“Damn straight,” Mrs. Wells humphed, “she can date somebody else’s son and boss them around for all i care. I just hope it’s over before thanksgiving.”

“Now Mom! Let’s not spread that negative energy for your birthday month, do you need some lavender and Kirk Franklin to keep your blood pressure down?”

The woman with the now bonnet secured around her micro locs fanned her hand, “I already had my session with Mr. Franklin around 7pm so hush! You know that’s what I’m wishing for and hoping you don’t wait around and decide to come back then.”

Khadijah blinks at Rio, who meets her stare. He had no plans of staying here longer than another few days, things got delayed and he offered to send Khadijah back to Detroit if that’s what she wanted but she had some vacation time that she didn’t mind using and she didn’t want to leave Rio behind either.

He’s been busy lately and she just knows as soon as they get back to Detroit, he’ll probably disappear for a little awhile again. So sue the woman if she wanted to be a little selfish and spend more time with her man.

“We’re gonna bring you something much better,” Rio smirks after taking a sip of his liquor, “maybe even a new bundle of joy.”

“WHAT?!” Mrs. Wells yells, “don’t play with me right now. When was your last cycle? I’ve been saying your tatas been looking fuller, ooooh I’ll have to tell your grandmomma.”

“Hey, hey! I’m not pregnant—

“Yet. We’ve been practicing though.” Rio announces, biting down on his bottom lip while Khadijah gasps and shoved at his knee.

Mrs. Wells claps her hands in joy, “y’all keep doing that but don’t bring those bed bugs back with you.”

“We won’t and did our research. If it makes you feel any better, we’re leaving this hotel tonight to stay at this castle for the rest of our trip and then tomorrow we’re gonna go explore this historic house since Rio wanted to have a rest day.” Khadijah informs her mother while Rio slowly nods his head, not knowing of the exploring a house portion but they’d discuss it later.

Mrs. Wells yawns as she sits up in bed now, “sounds fancy but okay then, mom’s tired and ready to knock out. But continue to be safe, the both of you and I’ll see you soon?”

“You sure will, night momma Wells.” Rio gave a two finger salute while Khadijah shared, “I love you’s, talk soon.” Before hanging up the call.

Khadijah leans back against the couch with a sigh, “told you mom’s got serious seperation anxiety all thanks to Kaliyah moving to Toronto with her girlfriend and we’re only traveling!”

“Which is exactly why I tried to smooth over her worries with baby talk, it worked didn’t it?” Rio lifts a thick brow while Khadijah shrugs her shoulders.

Soon she rests her head on Rio’s chest, locking her arms around his waist, “it’ll happen when it’s meant to…and we need to make sure we’re all packed for our new temporary home.”

“Oh I know I am, it’s you you gotta worry about mamas.” Rio presses a kiss to Khadijah’s rosemary scented hair.

Khadijah scoffs, “sorry but I had to buy more for this trip…which I’m not complaining! BUT! Paris’ fashion is really for the petite girlies.”

“They’re forreal missing out on the inclusion and better get on that.” Rio hummed.

“Siobhán is.” Khadijah grins while Rio slowly dips his head at the mention of his old designer friend.

Before Khadijah could get into asking about how she’s been doing, Rio sips from his drink once more and changes the subject, “what’s this about exploring tomorrow?”

“We maybe moving into a castle mansion for a little awhile but there’s no way I’m staying cooped up any longer without seeing what Dordogne has to offer.” Khadijah tells her husband with the perfect pronunciation of the town—or rather department as France calls it.

Rio raises the hand the rests against his wife’s shoulder, “heard you, mamas. No arguing on my part but you know it’s beneficial to have reset days too.”

“Which YouTuber told you that?” Khadijah smirks up at the buzz haired man, figuring that he was probably logged onto her account instead of switching over to his own to watch whatever it is he gets into.

Rio snorts, “don’t try and play me, my aesthetician did.”

“Of course they did.” Khadijah nods believing that since Rio didn’t mess around when it came to his skincare, “and you’re right, there’s nothing wrong with rest days. You’ve been running around x2 compared to me so I get it. You get a nap in and I’ll get the bags ready since we have what? An hour before the service comes and gets us.”

Rio grips Khadijah’s hand as she gets up from the couch, “you sure all an hour is what you need?”

“Shut up, Christopher.” Khadijah laughs, matching Rio’s smile before leaving the man to get his nap on.

With the city life behind the married couple, they settled in Dordogne late last night into the 18th century home. Surprisingly Rio wakes up late the next day, like around eleven am late compared to his seven am timeline. However Khadijah doesn’t mind letting him sleep, snapping a picture of his rest with the camera she brought along for the trip. She watches the clock from time to time, knowing just when to order breakfast to be sent to their room.

Khadijah’s sitting on a olive couch pushed underneath the windows which are half pulled back, sipping on caffe viennese, stomach half full from a classic French breakfast as she stares out into the scenery acting like the main character in a Victorian film.

“Morning, mamas. You starting the day without me?” Rio’s rough morning voice greets the brown skinned woman, who glances over her shoulder at him.

A soft smile meets her full lips, “good morning but someone has to get this party started. But don’t worry, I’ll never not let you in on the thrill. Got you one of these,” she holds the mug up in the air, nodding with her chin on the nightstand next to the man, “and there’s breakfast waiting for you underneath the cloche.”

“Did I mention hearing you speak French is sexy?” Rio states as he slowly sits up in bed, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

Khadijah smirks, “plenty when you were tipsy on the late night ride here.”

“I regret nothing,” Rio laughs before turning to reach and sip at the warm coffee, “this is delicious.”

Khadijah pops her tongue, “Yeah it is.”

“What we doin’ today? Hold up, what time is it?” Rio turns his eyes into slits, reaching for his phone to let out a low whistle, “damn, haven’t slept that long—

“Since you got shot?”

Rio let’s out a cough, “whoa, that was dark.”

“Sorry,” Khadijah says, “kinda just slipped out.”

“Something you wanna talk about, Dija?” Rio hums, staring at his wife from their temporary shared bed.

Khadijah shakes her head, “nothing I want to get into on this brand new day, no. So!”

She uncurls her feet from underneath her to stand in her floral print lace trim set, placing a smile on her lips as she plops down on the bed. Taking a quick sip of the coffee again, she places it on her side of the nightstand and reaches inside to pull out two slips of paper.

“Close your eyes.”

“Why?” Rio suspiciously tries to peek at the papers but Khadijah slaps them right on her chest.

“You asked what we’re gonna do.”

“Didn’t you say exploring some house last night?” Rio frowns, trying to remember.

Khadijah’s little smile to herself seems wicked but as soon as it appeared it vanished while she wiggled a bit on the bed, “that’s tonight’s adventure after dinner. We have at least a few hours before then to do something else so…pick one, anyone.”

The two options were: Château des Milandes OR Canoeing on the Brantôme.

Rio doesn’t wipe the frown off his brows but holds out his thumb and pointer finger while Khadijah holds onto the deck of two pieces. The tatted man makes a show of taking his time debating, just to irritate Khadijah for a little until he smiles picking the paper to the left.

And the winner is…

“Great choice! Now get your butt up and let’s shower, they’ve been open since 9 this morning.”

Chateau des Milandes!

Rio hums as he studies the paper, sipping at his coffee then replies, “can I enjoy my breakfast along with the view first?”

Khadijah dramatically sighs as she flops beside Rio, resting on her elbow to stare back at the ajar windows, “oh fine but I promise you, the one outside is much better.”

“personally I like the one right next to me.”

Khadijah flicks her head back to meet Rio’s brown eyes and she can’t help but to let a smile split over her lips, then puckering them for Rio to peck and lick his own smiling lips afterwards, “you think you’re so smooth.”

“I mean give a guy some credit. How else do you think I got you?” Rio chuckled while Khadijah just nodded her head from side to side mockingly.

“Just eat your food Christopher.”

It was Rio’s turn to mimic his wife.

“Aight, Khadijah.” He said over his shoulder, sitting on his knees and reaching over for the second tray of food.

Chateau Des Milandes was a sight to see and was a wonderful experience. Ugh!!! here Khadijah was sounding like her very emotional Granny Mozella but she never took moments like these with Rio for granted. On the outside it may seem like Rio was only street smart since that’s what he preferred yet he didn’t mind listening in on historical facts from time to time and no he wasn’t really into podcasts—unless it was true crime content—but no one could ever say he wasn’t open to learning new material and translating it into his own life.

He was good at finding purpose in anything.

He also liked draping his arm across Khadijah’s shoulders as they took the tour around the home that used to be owned by the successful Josephine Baker. That was more interesting to Khadijah than the Lords that lived it way before Ms. Baker but nonetheless they took it all in together including the architecture.

No one could deny that France had a way with its design and art.

They explored the garden, which led to a picnic and wine for dinner with the French sunset as the perfect backdrop, then they ended their time at the Chateau with a bird experience, much to Rio’s surprise as Khadijah winked and placed a kiss on the tattoo on his neck, before clenching onto his arm for dear life once the various of birds—specifically the one that was very similar to the one on Rio’s skin started flying around.

Rio found amusement in that, even when they made it back to the rental car.

“If that big ass bird would have crapped on me, we would have been having a whole different type of bird for thanksgiving this year.” Khadijah continuously checked her outfit for any unfamiliar marks, the paranoia getting to her.

Rio couldn’t help but to throw his head back against the headrest laughing. “They’ve been trained, that wasn’t gonna happen. Plus it may just wanted a strand of your hair for warmth, huh? French winters can be brutal so I hear.”

The man went to curl a strand of his wife’s loose curl that framed her face who scoffed at him.

“You’re far from funny, Mr. Montoya.” Khadijah slapped his hand away to fix her pin curl updo in the drop down mirror.

Rio chuckled some more, watching her, “you’re right…I’m hilarious, Mrs. Montoya.”

“Im glad you had fun, baby. I can tell the bird part was your favorite,” Khadijah gave the man a playful side eye, “but now it’s time for my activity.”

Rio glanced at the watch on his wrist, “it’s going on seven…what else you trying to get into besides drinking more wine and eating cheese?”

“Whew! No more cheese for me.” Khadijah flicked the sun visor back up, “so…I have this other place to visit.”

Rio tapped on the GPS, “aight, what’s the address?”

“I don’t think the GPS will fully locate it…just to a certain point.”

Rio thought about this for a second and asked, “what? It’s some underground event or something?”

“Well sure, yeah. Kinda.” Khadijah shrugged her shoulders making Rio sigh and sit back with his hands clasped.

Khadijah was tapping away on her phone for a moment while Rio just studied her. When she realized the car wasn’t moving, Khadijah turned her attention back to Rio who was patiently waiting for her to come right on out with it.

“We’re not going anywhere until you give me the info I need. No shady shit allowed.”

Khadijah turned sideways to face Rio, “Okay so…there’s this house that we should see.”

“You said that already. But Why? To buy?”

“Hell no,” Khadijah was quick to say, further making Rio put his guard up as to what this whole adventure was even about, “I mean no…yeah no that’s exactly what I mean. It wouldn’t be for us to live…just to see.”

Rio pried, “what’s so special about it?”

“It has a colorful story.”

“Which is…?”

“The year was 1666–

“Nah,” Rio immediately said leaning forward to start the engine but Khadijah flew her hand out to stop Rio from switching the gears.

“You didn’t let me finish.”

Rio leans on the console to completely face Khadijah, “by the way you’re dragging this out let’s me know you’re about to tell me some bullshit, that you know I’m not about to let fly.”

“Can’t a bitch add some extra flavor to the tale?” Khadijah scrunches up her face, “Sheesh.”

“Stop playin’ with me, Dija.”

“So hostile,” Khadijah flicked her hair off her shoulder, “alright you want the synopsis? Got it. So this house is special because during the year of 1666 a woman named Blanche lived there with her father, mother, two siblings, and new husband. Allegedly she was later accused of poisoning her family and beheaded her husband after they all suspected she was a witch because of some rumors started at the hospital she volunteered at. Her sickly father was the one to put her down after his wife and other children slowly started to die one by one. They say Blanche still haunts the home and asks when and or if you visit, to leave a ribbon and tea bag’s on their front step as a offering and for her to rid any vengeance in your life.”

Rio caressed his facial hair in thought, “Question for you, mamas? Did that eagle peck at your brain when i wasn’t around or…”

Khadijah sucks her teeth, “it’s spooky season, asshole!”

“I know that,” Rio lifts his shoulders carelessly, “but you’re trying to get into some serious shit and I can tell you one thing: I’m not feelin’ it.”

“Are you scared?” Khadijah leaned into the center console ready to comfort him, “I never said we had to go inside the house. Just see it and leave something for Blanche.”

Rio didn’t miss how Khadijah started to trail her hands over him but he didn’t fold, “Her business ain’t ours.”

It was Khadijah’s turn to laugh now, “you’re definitely scared!”

“No I’m not.” Rio scowled, “I’m just saying you have to be careful what you expose yourself to. I told moms we’d bring her back a baby, not a witch that may latch onto your body.”

Khadijah frowns, “why would you think Blanche would latch onto mine and not yours?”

“Whoever! And I really can’t wrap my head around the fact that you’re trying to mess with some spirits.”

Khadijah wasn’t trying to “‘mess with spirits,” she always respected the dead but this sounded better than visiting the catacombs to be honest.

So she challenged, “Hey! It’s something to do.”

“I can find plenty of other things we can get into.” Rio placed his chin into the palm of his hand, “We’re not about to be here much longer anyway.”

Khadijah sighs as she grabs Rio’s hand to place in her lap, “I’ll let you try out our new toy at the same time while you’re inside…”

Rio’s eyes begin to darken as they meet Khadijah’s much lighter ones. This was a promising bargain and this Khadijah knew as Rio trailed his own hand up her stomach, between her breasts, and to grip her chin.

“You’re lucky I love you,” Rio states as he presses their lips together and leads the way with his tongue dancing along hers.

It’s passionate and a little nasty just the way the married couple liked their kisses but brief enough that he leaves Khadijah panting on the passenger side. He smirks to himself, lifting up from the driver’s side to pull out his Glock 17 from his black jeans to rest on the dashboard.

“Put your seatbelt on,” Rio tells Khadijah who shortly follows through, “and not a word of this to my abuelita.”

Khadijah makes a cross my heart motion as Rio puts the car in drive.

The drive to this supposed haunted home was a good half hour north from where they were staying and the decline of the countryside was clear. There seemed to be no livelihood as the skies got even darker. Rio could sense to the left of him that Khadijah seemed to be at unease the deeper they got into the area.

He checks in, “How we doing?”

“Hm? Oh, there it is. Stop.”

Rio turns his attention back to the lack of road up ahead and notices that there’s a tunnel with no lighting. He steps on the breaks, witnessing to the left of the tunnel the narrow road carried upwards to what exactly? That he didn’t know. There was no homes or animals in sight on this drive since they started getting further away from the chateau.

“What’s this?”

“That’s the tunnel that leads to Blanche’s house.” Khadijah is sitting on the edge of the passenger seat now.

Rio tightens his hold on the steering wheel, eyes scanning the scenery with the help of the automatic headlights. If they went through that tunnel, which was surely to be just as narrow as the roads out here in the countryside he wasn’t positive they would make it back. His intuition  was telling him since the beginning that this didn’t feel right and being physically here was enough to confirm that for Rio.

Turning his eyes into slits towards the right of the tunnel, Rio can see a decaying headstone with a bunch of colorful ribbons tossed around and possibly some rocks that were most likely teabags scattered below it.

“This is what you came for,” Rio says keeping his eyes on the road.

“Oui-Oui.” Khadijah says suddenly halfhearted and any other time Rio would have laughed but the expression on her face made him aware that the tension was also felt by her as well.

Rio steps on the gas, driving full speed towards the tunnel but stops just at edge, parallel to the headstone, making Khadijah grip the dashboard at the abruptness.

“Get going, sweetheart.” Rio tells Khadijah with a lift of his chin.

Khadijah swallows, prying her eyes away from the tunnel then to the headstone and back to her husband. “W-what? You’re not coming with me?”

“I never said I was going in there. I have sense.” Rio tapped at his temple.

Khadijah glares, “wow. So here’s to trying new things was just another one of your lies then huh?”

“Another? Don’t go there, I’m not doing that with you this evening. You brought this terrible idea to me and I brought you here so go head, show me you’re the one who isn’t scared.” Rio’s hardened stare was now on the fuming woman.

Khadijah didn’t know what the fuck Rio’s problem was and why he thought this energy was okay? Khadijah didn’t like Rio’s tone so she snatched her baguette bag from beside her feet and went to push on the door but remained right inside.

“Are you serious?!”

Rio made a U-Turn and began driving back in the direction they came, “are you forreal thinking I’m about to have our asses messing around with the actual dead? Let alone your indecisive ass? And we don’t even have the full context?”

“I mean…do you not have bodies? You don’t see me questioning you about them.” Khadijah muttered.

Rio snapped his eyes to his wife, “two completely different things and you know that.”

It really wasn’t but okay, if Rio hated her riding the fence then let’s see if he hated it now.

“Whatever.” Khadijah slouched against the seat, “You just wasted our time, like why entertain the fact that you were with it if you’re just gonna try to clown me?”

“I wasn’t letting you do that and you should have known that.” Rio clenched his jaw, “I would never willingly put you in harm’s way and that’s exactly what you were signing up for.”

Khadijah knows Rio wouldn’t and if she wanted to be petty she could but she just mumbles, “You just ruined spooky season in France like?”

“Better throw that ribbon and teabags out the window and get glad. Who knows what would have happened if we went down that dark ass tunnel with only the Glock against a whole spirit mind you, that we don’t even know if she’s still vengeful or not.”

“I mean you make valid arguments…and I don’t even know if the house is still standing. The last update online was from 2021 so I guess I can’t be too pressed about it.” Khadijah explains as she starts to search through her bag, “but you can’t say I was indecisive this time, yet you locked me in here like I’m a child.”

Rio deeply exhales, rubbing at his face in slight aggravation, “yeah we gotta get back to Detroit and quick. I think you need to go back to work and continue spreading peaceful energy at that non-profit instead whatever this is.”

“What?” Khadijah sucked her teeth, “Trying to be on theme?”

“We could easily rent a movie at the spot and call it a day.”

“I wanna be one with nature!”

“As soon as we get far away from Blanche’s murder site, I’ll take the locks off so you can touch some grass.”

“Ohhhh, I cannot stand you!” Khadijah scowled followed by some laughter before ghosting her fingers over the window button, “is this going to work for me or am I still being held hostage?”

Rio just hums to himself, glancing in the rear view spotting a blur of white in the distance along with something that wasn’t tumbleweed rolling right by their feet.

Khadijah doesn’t notice as she cracks the window to toss a pink ribbon and a teabag out on the dirt road.

And when she looks in the rearview, she doesn’t see anything unusual or creepy. So she rolls her window back up and presses her elbow into the arm of the door, resting her cheek along her fingers, watching the night scenery whip by her highlighter eyes.

Soon Rio’s hand reaches for the Glock to rest in the cup holders before sneaking his hand over to bring Khadijah’s hand up to his lips. He knew she was a little sour with him over this and probably a bunch of other built up issues but Khadijah always tried to make the best of it.

Rio was trying to get better at validating her feelings but this shit right here was not it and Khadijah knew that inside. Which is why he had a more safer route up his sleeve to spend the day with Khadijah tomorrow since celebrating Halloween was apparently too american for the French. So he did the best that he could choosing a theme park that would be “on theme” for Khadijah’s spooky cravings.

That would be his gift to her and routine of keeping her best interest at heart, even if she didn’t fully want to see it that way sometimes…

Ah, she’ll be aight.

𒅒𒈔𒅒𒇫𒄆 𒅒𒈔𒅒𒇫𒄆 𒅒𒈔

Continue along with my October anthology prompts here.

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Ch 11 - The Ice Man Job

Series Rewrite Masterlist 

Pairing: Eliot Spencer x Ford!Reader

Description: With Sophie gone to find herself, the crew is out a grifter. This leads to Hardison getting a little cocky when clearing their client's name from a diamond theft.

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The room felt a bit empty with Sophie gone; I could tell Parker felt the same as she shifted across the couch, trying to fill the space during the briefing. Hardison stood at the front of the room telling us about Jim Kerrity who was in charge of Kerrity Diamonds. In his four years of being in charge, he’s run the business into the ground by living beyond his means with addictions and party expenditures. 

Eventually Hardison was getting annoyed with Parker’s shifting, “What? Why? What are you doing?” He asked her. 

“What?” She replied. 

“It’s distracting,” Eliot exclaimed. 

“The couch is feeling a little empty,” she explained, her voice a little distressed. 

“Eliot, sit next to Parker,” Nate said. 

“No, I’m sitting here!”

I turned to Parker from my curled up position on the edge, “I can try to spread out a bit, would that help?”

Her face scrunched in a frown, trying to think.

“Guys, guys,” Nate interjected, “We all miss Sophie, I… We just have to adapt.”

“I got this,” Hardison said, walking towards Parker, “Move, go. Bye, go.” He motioned for her to scootch to the center of the couch and sat next to her. “You happy?” He asked, only continuing in the briefing once she nodded. 

“Kerrity’s finances are a mess. Maxed out, maxed out, overdrawn,” Hardison explained. “According to the insurance claim, he stands to gain nine million from the armored car robbery.”

“A guy like this gets in over his head and the insurance policy starts to look attractive,” Nate summed up. 

“Hires a couple of thugs, knocks off his own truck,” Eliot said. 

“It’s a sweet payout, too,” Hardison admitted. “He gets the insurance claim, plus he still has the diamonds.”

“Mmhmm, and honest people like Joey take the heat,” Eliot finished. 

“The thing about this that people don’t understand is insurance fraud, it’s a lot of red tape,” Nate explained, “and with a big claim like this it’ll take a year before Kerrity sees any money. Bill collectors are not gonna wait around.”

“He’s gotta fence the diamonds,” Eliot said. 

“He can’t,” Parker stated. 

“What?” I asked, everything moving a bit fast. 

“His diamonds are GIA certified VVS clarity, all about two carats,” Parker rattles off, stealing the remote from Hardison. 

“That’s my clicker,” Hardison pointed out, annoyed. 

“Who stole the Polar Star?” Parker asked, raising her hand, “Who stole the Gem of Gibraltar? Damiani Raid? Me. I know diamonds, and our bad guy can’t fence those diamonds because stones that size have an ID number laser-inscribed on them.”

The screen zoomed in on a diamond to show this tiny ID number etched into the side, proving her point. 

“Like a stolen car. You’ve gotta clean the VIN before you sell ‘em,” Eliot concluded. 

 “How do you get that ID off?” I asked. 

“With a special laser,” Parker answered, “But only three guys can do it. Antwerp, Dubai, Tel Aviv.” 

“And as of right now, Boston. Right?” Nate said, standing in front of us. “Kerrity has to move his diamonds, so we convince him that we’re the only people who can make them clean enough to move.”

“Get them to bring the diamonds to us,” Hardison said. 

“And when he shows up, uh…” Nate paused, “Oh, Hardison, can you put the crime scene photos…?”

Hardison took the clicker remote back from Parker and put the photos up. The photo showed our client, Joey, sitting in the armored truck with a paramedic tending to his wounded shoulder. There was a man standing to the side talking to him, a notebook in hand.

“State police guy, Lieutenant Bonanno,” Eliot introduced the man.

“Yeah. So we drop Kerrity on his lap with the stolen diamonds,” Nate explained, “Lieutenant Bonanno drops the hammer. Our guy gets cleared, gets his job back.”

“Pardon me, but I don’t mean to stop the fun train,” Eliot interjected. “We’re out a grifter here.”

“I know who we can call,” Parker volunteered. 

“Now, we’re not gonna call Sophie,” Nate disagreed. “No, she has asked for space, and we’re gonna honor that. No. Hardison, Y/n, you are gonna be our grifters.”

Hardison leaned forward with a smile, “I’m listening.”

“What? No.” Eliot shook his head in disbelief. 

“Is it too late for me to pretend like I don’t know about,” I waved my hands around the room, “this whole operation?”

“Yes,” Nate answered me and Eliot at the same time, “Parker, you’ll be the roper.”

“What?” She asked puzzledly.

“Cute dress, heels, you’ll be fine.”

“Sure, I’ll be fine,” Parker whispered to herself. 

I looked at her and could feel the anxiety rolling off of her. I nudged her shoulder to catch her attention. Once she looked at me, I nodded reassuringly at her, “We’ll be okay, we’ll figure it out. You’re not alone, we’ll help each other.”

She nodded a bit more firmly, but I could tell she was still anxious. 

“Eliot, you’ll be the muscle,” Nate continued. 

A little while later, I found Parker hiding under the counter, talking to someone on the phone. I stood in the kitchen, quietly listening. It didn’t take long to figure out that she was talking to Sophie as Parker explained the situation to her. 

“I will not be fine,” she exclaimed, “I stabbed that guy with a fork!”

Well, I didn’t know that little detail. 

“Parker, Parker, relax” Sophie soothed, her voice softly coming through the phone, just loud enough for me to hear. “It’s fine. Listen. Go to Nate’s storage cupboard and you're gonna find a sexy little mini-dress and my emergency Jimmy Choos.”

“Jimmy who? You have a body in Nate’s closet?”

“Shoes, Parker. Didn’t I teach you any...? Alright listen, this is the important bit. Do you still have the Rosalind Diamond you stole in Perth?”

“Yes,” she answered. 

I huffed out a breath, I really shouldn’t be surprised.

“Wear it. The diamond will speak for you. You won’t have to say a word,” Sophie said. “This is the key to the grift. You just trust the character. Say nothing. Trust the diamond.”

“I can do that,” Parker relented. “Don’t tell Nate I called.”

“I won’t,” she reassured. 

Parker caught my eye as she crawled out from under the counter. I motioned that my lips were sealed which helped her relax a little bit. Now to see if Sophie’s advice proved successful.

Parker was able to keep her cool and lead Kerrity to the back of the bar where Hardison, Eliot, and I were waiting, playing pool. 

“No,” Hardison slammed his cue on the table once he saw them turning the corner. “Come here, what have I said? What have I said about new people, huh?”

I raised my eyebrow at Eliot at Hardison’s attitude and accent. He just rolled his eyes in response before he slammed Kerrity into the pool table.

“Hey, it's okay,” Parker said, “This guy works in diamonds. He wants to talk business or something.”

“Alright,” Hardison relented. “Lay the arms down brother. He’s cool.”

Eliot let him up with a shove. 

“You’ll have to excuse my bodyguard. He’s touchy. It’s ‘cuz he’s a mute. Alright?”

I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing at Eliot’s pissed off expression. 

“Yeah, well, my bodyguards don’t talk much either,” Kerrity responded, as three intimidating looking men entered the area.

“Well, looks like we found our armored car robbers,” Nate said through comms.  

I hummed quietly, noting the conclusion. 

Some dominance had to be established, some control. Hardison and Eliot saw it too, and after a look was shared, Eliot got one of the so-called ‘bodyguards’ into an arm lock behind his back, using him as a shield when another guard had drawn a gun.

“Going to shoot through your own man?” I asked the one with the gun. He had a look in his eye that said he was seriously considering it. 

His eyes flicked to me, a look of recognition noting that I was in play. “To be honest with you, I never liked him,” he said in a noticeable Russian accent. 

“Legit,” Hardison said. “Goon squad and all, isn’t it? Stand down.”

There was a tense beat before the Russian lowered his weapon. I stepped around the pool table and placed a hand on Eliot’s shoulder right as he released the man he was holding. My hand slid off as I stepped past him, perching myself on the table, placing myself more front and center. 

“Jim Kerrity,” he introduced himself. 

“You’re Jim Kerrity? Kerrity Diamonds?” Hardison asked. “Brother, you got it all last week.”

“The heist. Yes, that was me.”

“So, did you use these fellas here, or hire out?” I asked, making a show of examining my nails. I could see out of the corner of my eye that Eliot had closed the gap, ready to step in front of me if necessary. 

“We’re in the business, Jimmy boy. I can smell an inside job,” Hardison explained.

“So what do you do in the business, Mr…?”

 “I’m a thief.They call me… The Ice Man,” Hardison said with a smug smile. 

I rolled my eyes just as Nate repeated the name questioningly. 

“No, Hardison, you have to have a light touch. Undersell,” Nate said. 

“What kind of thief calls themselves a thief?” Kerrity asked. 

“An arrogant one,” I responded. I offered my hand to Kerrity, which he took just the fingers, and turned it with a slight bow of his head.

“Doesn’t matter, I have the reputation to prove it,” Hardison rebutted, annoyedly. “This is my assistant-”

“Annaka,” I cut in, “and I prefer ‘his more subtle associate.’”

Kerrity smiled, looking me up and down, “I don’t suppose you have a boyfriend, do you?”

Eliot took a half step forward, giving Kerrity the hint to back up. I simply gave him a tight smile, not answering his question. I did dress up a little bit, a blouse and nice pants. I wanted to look nice, but professional. The fact that he still felt the need to comment and shoot his shot made my skin crawl a bit.

“I’m sure you’ve seen my work in Perth. The Polar Star? Nicked it.The Gem of Gibraltar? Nicked it,” Hardison bragged, which pulled the attention back to himself. 

I looked to Parker who started to pace behind him as he continued to use her thefts for his reputation. 

“Then I shouldn’t be seen talking to you,” Kerrity concluded. 

“Right, right, right. Cause two criminals can’t talk business while shootin’ pool. Bitch of it is nickin’ ‘em’s butter…” Hardison trailed off. 

“Moving them is the issue,” I finished, “I’m sure you know something about that.”

“Yes, especially with those inscribed ID numbers,” Kerrity agreed. 

“There are ways around that,” I commented. 

“I got this laser, see,” Hardison continued, “Only one in the country, mind you. This thing, I had to bring over piece by soddin’ piece from Turkmenistan. It can scrub and ID clean off any diamond. Re-virginized.”

“And what kind of fee do you charge for such a service?” Kerrity asked. 

“Thirty percent,” Hardison answered. 

“Five percent.”

“Thirty percent,” Hardison reiterated.

“No way in hell.”

“That’s the discounted rate, brother. Cause anything lower than that is an insulted rate, cause it's an insult to me, savvy?”

I jumped in to even out the tension, “You said it yourself, Kerrity, it’s a very specialized service. If you can somehow transport your diamonds elsewhere, get someone else to do it, be our guest.” I slid off the pool table and returned to my spot on the end, grabbing my pool cue, “I will say, good luck executing that, let alone getting a better rate.” I began to rechalk my cue, not trusting myself to take a shot just yet. 

“You, uh, you ring me when you wisen up, hear?” Hardison said, writing his phone number on a napkin. 

Kerrity looked at the napkin for a moment before throwing it on the table, “Thanks, but no thanks, brother.” He swiftly walked away. 

The Russian walked up and grabbed the napkin carefully before walking away, following Kerrity. 

I let out a sigh in relief once they were gone. I finally leaned down and took a shot, hissing when the ball glanced off a corner, just out of the pocket. 

“Close,” Eliot commented before taking his own shot, sinking it easily, and moving on to the next one. 

“Why do I even bother?” I asked myself.

Eliot stepped up next to me, “You’ve gotta start somewhere, we’ll just have to practice more in the pub.”

“Hey,” Hardison cut in, “You can’t talk, remember?”

“Dammit, Hardison!” Eliot exclaimed, continuing to shoot pool, finishing the game quickly. He continued to berate him saying that it was stupid. 

As he shot each ball in, one after the other, I couldn’t help but focus on how he’d said that we should practice. The fact he wanted to do it together warmed my heart a little bit. As I started to imagine it, I couldn’t stop the image of Eliot looking at Mikel from the last job popping into my head. The image of Eliot’s blush when Mikel brought out handcuffs flashed before I fought it down. It shouldn’t have bothered me, it was none of my business. We were coworkers, friends at best. Still, I could enjoy the feelings he gave me and the moments we had together. 

Once Eliot sunk his last shot, he left the bar. I helped clean up before the rest of us followed him.’

“Ice Man?” Eliot asked Hardison once we got back to Nate’s apartment. 

“Hey, I put a lot of work into that character,” Hardison defended. “No, no, no, I bought new clothes, ugly as hell, too.”

“You got that right,” I whispered to Parker and she smiled at me. 

“This always happens when you go on the grift, Hardison,” Eliot said, “you go way too big.”

“You have to have some subtlety,” I commented.

“Yeah, Sophie told me to say as little as possible,” Parker explained, “let the character do the work.”

“When did, uh, Sophie say that?” Nate asked, walking down the stairs into the common area of the apartment. 

“A long time ago,” Parker said quickly, “maybe last Christmas. I don’t even think it was Sophie.”

Nate wasn’t quite convinced, but moved on anyway, straightening his tie, “I’m gonna go put more pressure on Kerrity. I want you guys to be on the clear-out. Ice Man, play it cool. That’s just an awful, awful name.”

“Genius,” Hardison tried to correct in his character’s accent.

“See?” Eliot said. “When you get in too deep on this, I ain’t bailin’ your ass out.”

“I don’t need you to bail me out. I’m the Ice Man.”

“Not. Gonna. Help.” Eliot emphasized again. 

I laughed at their expressions, clearly annoyed at each other. “Well, what’s done is done. Let’s just hope we can still pull this off. Even with Hardison’s accent,” I continued to laugh at myself as I retreated to my apartment.

It didn’t take long after Nate put some pressure on Kerrity as an insurance guy that Kerrity called Hardison to set up a meeting to see the laser at work. Parker, Eliot, and I drove to the lab where we were going to ‘borrow’ a laser.

Once we pulled up, Eliot was on the phone with someone, but Parker and I could only hear his side of the conversation: “I know. He’s driving me crazy. How, huh? I’m back up, they can’t rely on me. Alright, alright. Hey… thanks. Don’t tell Nate I called.”

“Who was that?” Parker asked. 

Eliot hesitated, “Cable company.”

Parker and I shared a look before I handed her the duffle bag from Eliot’s truck bed and sent them into the lab. Parker and Eliot went in and cleared out the lab with a chemical exposure evacuation, leaving it empty for our purposes. They set up a camera so Nate could see what was going on, and got ready for Kerrity’s arrival. 

I stayed in the parking lot waiting for Kerrity to pull in. I timed my approach into the building to run into him and walk him into the lab. 

“Mr. Kerrity, so glad you could make it,” I said, meeting him just before the door.

He opened the door for me, “Pleasure is mine, Ms. Annaka.”

I led him and the Russian he brought with him through the hallways to the lab where Parker and Eliot were waiting. 

“Where is Mr. Ice?” Kerrity asked once we stepped inside. 

“He’s late,” Parker responded, “He’s always late.”

There was a roar of an engine outside. We all glanced out and watched as Hardison pulled up in a red Ferrari.

“Hmm. Subtle,” Kerrity commented. 

“While he walks in,” I said, “May I see the stone?”

Kerrity presented the diamond, “Two carats. Very few flaws, my salesman said.”

I pulled out a jewelry loupe, a type of mini magnifying glass, that I picked up somewhere and examined the stone. I found the ID number, though it was still too small to quite read it. I commented that I found it and examined the body of the stone. I had little to no idea what I was looking for, but I figured he didn’t either. 

I finally looked up at him, “It’s a good stone, Mr. Kerrity. It should do nicely.”

Just as I had said so, Hardison walked into the lab with smug grandeur, “The Ice Man cometh.” He gestured to the machine on the table, “Let me introduce you to my laser, Glinda. You see, I found that laser fluences below the diamond graphitization threshold are most effective. Wouldn’t you say?”

Eliot and I made eye contact and shook our heads when Kerrity and the Russian weren’t looking. He was doing too much.

“Yeah,” Kerrity hesitantly agreed. Clearly not knowing what the heck he said, like the rest of us. 

“The diamond?” Hardison asked.

Kerrity gestured to me as I handed the stone over to Hardison. I was tempted to make an ‘oops, I lost it’ joke, but knew that wasn’t wise, for both the tension and the character. 

Hardison examined it, “She’s a beaut. Sheila, get me a pop.” He didn’t even look at Parker when he asked which I could tell she didn’t appreciate, even through her hard neutral expression. 

“Because this will be classified IF, an internally flawless two-carat round cut diamond, it should be easy to oblate,” Hardison continued, placing the diamond in place for the laser. 

Parker was out grabbing a cubic zirconia from a neighboring lab to replace the diamond while grabbing that pop. 

“How is this gonna fool him?” She asked Nate.

“He’s not looking at the diamond, he’s looking at the ID number,” he responded. 

“ID numbers are etched at a depth between five and seven microns,” Hardison explained while the laser ran around the diamond. “Using nanoblation, the UV laser pulses irradiate the etching.”

Parker walked in then with an open can of pop and handed it to Hardison. 

“Thank you, sweets.”

Kerrity turned to me, “I haven’t seen you contribute much to this partnership.”

I smiled softly, nodding towards Hardison, “He likes to show off in front of new clients, I don’t mind being more behind the scenes.”

He hummed curiously before turning back to Hardison who was taking the diamond out of the machine. I saw Hardison’s switch of the diamond for the cubic zirconia, only because I was looking for it. He handed the fake stone over to Kerrity to examine. Kerrity took it and looked it over with his own loupe. 

There was a tense moment when Kerrity looked at Hardison before he said, “It’s like it was never there.”

“I could do the rest in a day, but I’m only here for another week. I’ve got a thing in Antwerp.” 

“Alright,” Kerrity said, “let’s, uh, let’s do it tomorrow?”

“Done.”

“Excellent. Mr. Ice, Ms. Annaka.” Kerrity then left the lab with his Russian companion close behind. 

“Alright, nice work guys,” Nate said through comms. “Tomorrow, when he shows up with the diamonds, the state police will be there.”

“Why, so they can arrest Hardison’s ego?” Eliot asked as we exited the building. 

“They better bring some extra large handcuffs,” I laughed. 

“Be cool, baby. Ice cool,” Hardison replied. “Hey, who wants to go for a spin?”

“Can’t believe you rented a Ferrari,” Eliot said. 

“Rented?”

“I’ll get a ride home with Eliot,” Parker said. 

“Maybe some other time, Hardison,” I responded, “I’m kinda tired, gonna lay down in Eliot’s back seat.”

Hardison scoffed, “Y’all are just jealous,” but we were already crossing the parking lot. 

I did just what I said I was going to when I crawled in the back seat, leaving Parker and Eliot up front. I had to curl up a bit, but it was decently comfortable on the worn seat, making it soft.

“Hey, you alright?” Eliot asked once he pulled out of the parking lot.

“Yeah, I think I was just stressed, and now that this is almost over-” I yawned, “I’m just a bit tired is all.”

Eliot adjusted his rear view mirror a touch so he could make eye contact with me through it, “Well, ya did good. You deserve some rest.” I could feel the sincerity, even through the mirror and sunglasses he was wearing. I smiled and nodded at him, silently thanking him. 

Parker then turned and reached a hand towards me which I took with a squeeze, “Yeah, look at us, being grifters. I didn’t even stab anyone!”

“I’m proud of us, Parker,” I said, squeezing her hand one more time before taking my hand back and curling it next to me. My eyes then closed of their own accord, the steady hum of the engine lulling me, if not asleep, away from active wakefulness. 

Eventually we got back to the pub and Nate and I’s apartments. I slightly stirred when Eliot turned his truck off, but I couldn’t quite wake myself up until he placed a hand on my shoulder, calling my name. His hand was warm, the gentle movement slowly pulled me out of the slumber I had slipped into. I admit I was slow to move, but Eliot and Parker were patient with me until I got to my door. I trudged through my entry way to my couch, my limbs were heavy, as if I had been physically working all day for the past week. I must have been tense, holding all the stress in my body, for the past two days, trying to be natural and convince Kerrity of our legitimateness. 

Oh the irony.

I collapsed on the cushions, letting out a sigh in relief. If all went to plan, tomorrow I wouldn’t even have to play a character. It would all be in the police’s hands then. 

It didn’t seem like I was out for very long when Parker was standing above me, practically dragging me off my couch. 

“Did I forget to lock my door?” I asked, still waking up.

“No,” she responded simply. 

“What’s going on?”

“Hardison got kidnapped by the Russians.”

“Oh.”

We walked through the door to find Eliot angrily shoving an earbud in place, “Tell Hardison if he makes it out alive, I’m gonna snap him in half.”

“Uh, Eliot says hi,” Nate said, apparently into the comms to Hardison. “So what’s the plan there, Ice Man?”

I pulled my own earbud from my pocket and put it in, just in time to hear Hardison explain it, somewhat tactfully in the midst of… company. 

“Just so I’m clear, you want me to help break into Kerrity’s vault and steal his diamonds?”

“Oh, beautiful,” Nate commented. 

“So, what you’re sayin’ is we’re gonna explode through the ceiling of a tunnel, use a det cord and climb into the vault through the floor?”

“Det cord,” Eliot honed in. “That’s how they blew the armored truck.”

“Exploding through the floor will set the sensor off,” Parker said. “Tunnel’s a terrible way in.”

“Hardison, you’re gonna tell ‘em their plan won’t work,” Nate said. 

“Tunnel is a horrible way in,” Parker reemphasized. 

“I heard you Parker.”

We listened as Hardison relayed the news, which didn’t seem to go over well with the Russians to the point where Hardison had to commit to getting them in the vault. 

“Oh, yes. Of course you will,” Nate said, “Now listen. Hardison, you’re gonna have to figure out a way to buy some time so we can get you outta this. Yeah, get busy.” Nate then took his earpiece out with frustration. 

Nate was typing on Hardison’s computer for a little bit before he eventually said, “Guys, guys, I can’t make any sense of Hardison’s files.”

I gestured to it, pulling the computer a bit closer to me, sorting through files to see if there was anything I recognized. 

“Do you think you can…?” Nate asked me. 

I shook my head, “No idea, probably not.” I had helped Hardison out with some of his technical stuff a time or two, but he did most of the heavy lifting.

“You can’t track him,” Eliot pointed out, “he’s the one that does the tracking.”

“Well maybe he left it on,” Nate hoped. 

“Unlikely,” I said, sorting through more files, all of them encrypted. 

“What if we tell him to make a run for it?” Parker suggested. 

“They’ll kill him,” Eliot answered.

“Well, if he goes along with their plan, they’ll get arrested,” Parker pointed out. 

“We gotta find another way for Hardison to break in,” Nate concluded. 

“We need a closer look at the vault,” Parker said. 

“I’m working on it,” Nate said. 

Parker held a small can to us, “Hairspray, you’ll need this.”

“Let me ask you a question, man,” Eliot said. “If Hardison helps these Russians steal the evidence, how are we gonna prove Kerrity set up the robbery?”

“I’m working on it,” Nate stuttered. He gathered his clipboard and papers needed for his insurance agent persona. Parker handed him the can of hairspray; Nate took it and waved at us, “Do not call Sophie.” Nate then dashed out of the apartment, supposedly to Kerrity’s shop. 

I worked for a little bit longer on Hardison’s laptop, trying to find anything that could help, but  every time I thought I was close to cracking into something useful, I hit a dead end. I sighed, I would have to have Hardison teach me some of this stuff with his systems in case something like this happened again. When I was just about to give up, Nate got to Kerrity’s shop, and a notification popped up that a connected camera was in use. I cast the video onto the large screen in the living room so we could see what he was doing. 

Nate had a camera pen directed at Kerrity’s vault to gain more information, mostly for Parker, and for Hardison to relay to the Russians to pretend he knew what he was doing. 

“RGB keypad, let me see,” Parker said, “Move the camera to the left… No, vault left. Alright, then you have to do this my way. Remove the sensor while keeping the magnetic field intact. You are going to need a four inch by four inch aluminum plate, double sided tape, and a phillips head screwdriver.”

I slumped into the couch, watching Parker analyze the vault and listening to Hardison relay the information to the Russians. Eliot stood next to Parker, his focus as sharp as ever. The truth of the matter was, everyone here knew at least something that might help Hardison, but I was still stuck dead in the water. I watched, trying to learn.

Kerrity kept listing more safety features inside the vault: pressure sensitive tiles, two cameras monitored by a twenty four hour guard and Kerrity himself, seismic sensor, heat sensors, and motion sensors. This was becoming more and more difficult by the minute. 

“Hardison’s not gonna be able to do anything if the heat sensors are on,” Eliot said. 

“Nate, use the hairspray,” Parker instructed. “It creates a film that blocks the heat.”

Nate distracted Kerrity long enough to follow through. Then Kerrity told Nate about the security fog that fills the room after the alarm goes off; this fog makes visibility zero. To make matters worse, it would be triggered by any one of the other sensors.

“How bad is it?” Nate asked quietly once Kerrity was out of earshot. 

“There’s no way Hardison’s gonna be able to break into that vault,” Parker said matter-of-factly. 

“What is Hardison going to do?” Hardison asked, without the accent, so he must be away from the Russians. 

“Hardison is going to pretend to break into the vault,” Nate said. 

“Well, hopefully the Russians will only pretend to kill him,” Eliot replied. 

“No one’s getting killed,” Nate assured. “We’re gonna break in for him.”

The three of us just sat staring at each other, lost in our own thoughts, waiting for Nate to get back to explain what he was thinking. I could see the wheels turning in Parker’s head, going through all the steps to break into the vault. Eliot had a tenseness about him, whether that be anger or concern, I couldn’t tell. 

“We’re gonna do this quick and dirty,” Nate said once he got back. “You guys break into the vault before Hardison does, so the Russians think that he’s doing it.”

“Why not?” Parker said. “He’s been taking credit for my work all day anyway.”

“Then Hardison will lead the Russians into the vault a few paces behind him,” Nate concluded. 

“Hey, I got something,” Parker said after messing with Hardison’s clicker. The screen showed the security camera feed to the front of Kerrity’s store. Kerrity was showing a fancily dressed woman around his store along with all of the jewelry in the cases. 

“Hardison must have hacked into the security feed before he left,” Eliot said. 

“Well, well. I’m just gonna have to keep Kerrity out of his own vault,” Nate said, staring at the screen. 

We all then loaded up to go save Hardison. 

Once we arrived, Nate knocked on the door of the shop first. Kerrity quickly dismissed the woman with him, saying that he would meet up with her later, and let Nate in.

“This had better be important,” Kerrity said when he opened the door. 

“Yeah. Can we talk somewhere private?” Nate asked, stepping into the shop.

I then walked in, just catching the door before they went to his back office. 

Kerrity was surprised to see me, “Annaka?”

I smiled, obviously flicking my eyes between him and Nate. “Hello, Mr. Kerrity,” I said cautiously. 

He caught the hint, “This is Mr. Sterling with the insurance company, he came to discuss something with me.”

“I hope I’m not hindering something here,” Nate said as he shook my hand with a sickly sweet salesman voice that he’s been using. 

I shook my head, “Not at all.” I looked to Kerrity, “I don’t mind waiting, finish your business with Mr. Sterling.”

He nodded and brought Nate into his office.

Eliot was at the door just as they turned the corner in an armored truck company uniform with a cart. The guard buzzed him in just as I got to the door to open it for him. The guard came down with some paperwork for Eliot, assuming he was there for delivery. 

“Thanks, sweetheart,” he whispered to me as I held the door open for him to walk through more easily. He then turned to the guard, “Yo, yo. Late night man. Is there a register I’m supposed to look at?” Eliot was there at the dest with the guard by then and quickly knocked him out. “Sorry, buddy,” he said as he walked by.

I walked to Eliot and the guard, helping tuck him out of sight and out of the way for the rest of the night. 

“Okay Parker, you’re clear,” Eliot told her through comms, “come on down.”

She had perched herself on a ledge next to the security camera facing the street, holding a photo of an armored truck on the street for the guard’s benefit. I could almost feel her joy as she came down with her rig. I quickly let her in so she could get to the vault. I then stationed myself in the security room watching the cameras. I was out of sight and out of the way for the essential gears of the operation, but still in the shop if I needed to lend a hand somewhere, namely keeping Kerrity busy.

Nate was talking to Kerrity about his insurance policy and discrepancies that may deny his claim, trying to keep him occupied for as long as he could. So far, he was successful. Hopefully he could keep it up. 

Meanwhile, Parker was working on the vault, getting it cracked and ready for Hardison. 

“This will hold them together,” she said softly as she placed the aluminum plates on the vault. 

“Electric’s faster,” Eliot said as he handed her a screwdriver. 

“Vibrations will set off the seismic sensor,” she replied simply. 

Eliot shook his head and returned to the front of the store. 

Parker continued to work on the vault with quick efficiency. It was interesting to watch through the camera as there was no hesitation in any of her movements. 

It didn’t take as long as I had hoped for movement on the outside camera to catch my attention. A big black van pulled up in front with Hardison and the Russians hopping out of it. 

“Here they come,” I said.

Hardison reiterated it with his own quiet announcement, “Eliot, approaching the building. Approaching the building.” He then switched to his accent for the Russians, “Wait here, right? Gotta handle the initial break-in myself. Too many cooks and all.”

Eliot buzzed Hardison in when he banged on the door. They then proceeded to act out Hardison beating up Eliot. I winced, but was impressed at how realistic it looked when Eliot threw himself to the ground. Hardison continued to ‘punch’ Eliot for an extended amount of time while the two argued. 

“Next time,” Eliot said, “I’m playing the thief!”

“I’d like to hear you do an accent,” Hardison said. 

“I’d like to hear you do an accent,” Eliot replied.

“I went to Second City in Chicago.”

“You find time between that and karate at the Y?”

“You know what? Just shut up. Shut up.”

“Shut up,  guys,” Parker said calmly, trying to concentrate on the vault. 

She was able to get in when Hardison and Eliot finished their act, Eliot acting unconscious and Hardison letting in the Russians. Nate continued to distract Kerrity, shifting to his second point, the bribe. So far, so good. 

Eliot joined me in the security room and watched as Parker hung on the inside of the door and leapt to a bar or pipe on the ceiling, preventing her from touching the floor and triggering the pressure tiles. 

“Stuck it,” Eliot commented in praise. 

“Indeed,” I agreed, impressed. 

Hardison made his way to the vault, making a bit of a show of taking steps to crack the vault. He put a stethoscope to the vault door to ‘pick’ the vault combo.

“Parker wrote the combination in invisible ink on the door next to you,” Eliot told Hardison. “She’s in there, but she hasn’t deactivated the floor yet.”

“So take your time on the tumblers. Take it slow,” I said. 

He was able to delay a bit by talking to the Russians. “Sorry?” He asked when the leader spoke up. 

“I said you’re really everything you claimed,” the Russian repeated. 

Hardison shrugged, “If I’m lyin’, I’m dyin’.”

“Yes, you are. Yes, you are,” the Russian laughed. “I’m sorry, just a saying. English, very tricky.”

Hardison went back to the tumblers. 

“Hardison, slow down. You’re breezing through that combo, like, way too fast,” Eliot said. “Parker, what’s your ETA?”

“Not ready yet. Floor is still hot,” she replied. 

Eliot and I shared a concerned look. 

“Nate, our timing’s not gonna work out,” Eliot said.

Nate, of course, couldn’t answer as he was still keeping Kerrity busy. That was quickly reaching its end though as Kerrity wasn’t taking the bribing narrative that Nate was selling. 

“Parker, get a move on. Nate and Hardison are way ahead of you,” Eliot said. 

“The floor is clear.”

“Nate, Parker is still in the vault.”

The Russians were pressing Hardison to get in the vault, and he wasn’t doing a very good job of stalling. 

“I need sixty seconds,” Parker said.

“Well, can you turn invisible in sixty seconds? Cause they’re bustin’ in there,” Eliot replied. 

“I’m gonna go slow Hardison down, buy her some time,” I said, walking out of the security room. 

“Y/n-” Eliot tried to say, but I was already gone. 

I walked the hallway towards the vault until the Russians and Hardison came into view. Hardison was just about to open the door when I called, “Ice!”

The four of them turned to me, the Russians clearly not happy. I suddenly took a hard swallow, I might not have thought this through. 

“Annaka? What are you doin’ here?” Hardison asked, looking a bit relieved at the distraction.

“You think I wouldn’t find you? We had a plan when it came to situations such as these, you are undermining your reputation from a business perspective! Who is going to work with us now if you just keep stealing their stuff?” I said it all quickly and with exasperation. I could hear my own nervousness, and I hoped that the distance I kept between myself and the Russians wasn’t too suspicious. 

“I’m sorry, hun,” Hardison said, “But this was an offer I couldn’t refuse, I’m afraid.”

“Yes,” the Russian said, “Now if you’ll excuse us, we have a job to do.”

They turned back towards the door and away from me.

“Parker?” I whispered, not sure how else to hold them. 

“I’m clear,” she said. 

“Fine!” I said to the men in front of me, ready to make my leave, “But I want nothing to do with it!” I then turned on my heel and left the room, hearing the vault open behind me.

I heard Hardison say, “Don’t worry ‘bout her. She won’t do nothin’. Let’s get this done.” 

I went back to the security room where Eliot was watching the security feeds tensely. “How’s it going?” I asked once I stood next to him.

“Fine, thanks to you,” he said, “But that was reckless. Those Russians could have done somethin’ to you, could have killed you.”

I let out a shaky breath, “Yeah, I realized that once I got there.”

Our work here was done, so Eliot and I made our way out of the shop into the tunnel below for the final escape. 

“Guys, uh, Kerrity is on his way down there,” Nate said when he wasn’t able to hold him in his office any longer. 

Hardison was able to distract the Russians with Kerrity’s arrival long enough for Hardison to slip into Parker’s hiding spot, one of the large lock boxes. Parker blew a hole in the floor, dropping the two of them into the tunnel below where Eliot and I were waiting. This, coincidentally, also set off the seismic sensor and the security system. Who knew?

“Det cord,” Eliot explained simply to Hardison as we helped them up from the floor. 

We then made our way out of the tunnel to fresh air and freedom. Nate was waiting for us at the end of it.

“Thought we couldn’t use this tunnel,” Hardison said once we were out.

“Tunnel’s a horrible way in,” Nate replied, “but it’s a great way out.”

Once we were back, we reviewed what happened through the video feed Hardison had hacked. Hardison left the lock box with the diamonds tactfully open for when the police came to respond to the tripped alarm. This helped Lieutenant Bonanno find them; and with Kerrity reporting that his loose diamonds were stolen, this might as well have been an open and shut case. The matching ID numbers would just be the nails in the coffin. 

We were able to clear our client’s name and score him some cash from the swiped diamond we got after lasering off the ID number. As usual, this called for a celebration in the pub while Nate shared the good news with the client. 

Parker, Eliot, Hardison, and I all sat at the corner of the bar, it becoming a usual spot. Hardison turned back to the bar laughing after seeing the happy look on our client’s face.

“What are you smilin’ at?” Eliot asked. “You still screwed it up.”

“I’m smiling cause you said if I got in trouble, you wouldn’t help me,” he responded. 

“Parker made me,” Eliot excused. 

“No, I didn’t,” she denied. 

“Come on, man. Let’s hug it out,” Hardison said.

“I’m not hugging it out, Ice Man.”

“Just hug it… Just a little man love.”

“I’m not hugging it out with you.”

They went back and forth before Hardison forced himself onto Eliot in one of the most awkward hugs I’ve ever seen. Parker looked almost just as uncomfortable, but I just chuckled at them. 

Eliot eventually freed himself from Hardison’s grasp and stepped away from the bar. He stepped over to where I sat and said to me, “I promised you some pool practice, do you wanna go?”

I nodded, smiling at Parker and Hardison before turning fully to Eliot, “Yeah, let’s go.” I slid off the stool, standing next to him for a moment. 

He placed a hand on my shoulder and steered me towards the pool table at the back of the pub. His hand sent warmth through me, even as he was still grumbling about Hardison under his breath. I came to the conclusion that no matter how he looks at other women, Mikel, or anything else that may come up, I can still enjoy these moments with him. The moments where he’s comforting, protective, and now, when he just wants a bit of escape, and he could find that in me and playing pool, no matter my skill level. 

It might mean a little to him, these little moments, but they meant something to me, and that is all that really mattered.

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HIII if you're still doing prompts, mando + things you said with too many miles between us?

you should of come to dubia

That's not. Max isn't going to even start trying to unpack that. Sends back it's spelt Dubai and sits back, sips at his coffee, tries not to glare at the peacocks.

After a few moments he takes a photo of one with its tail all unfurled or whatever. This bloke's well scary, think he wants my breakfast.

it's less than 30 seconds before he gets back yeah exactly you should of come to Dubai dickhead

Thing is, Max is pretty sure he shouldn't have. Because this is supposed to be when Max and Lando extricate themselves - a holiday without each other, something of a novel concept in the last few years. And before that.

They're supposed to be - whatever Max has going on and he knows Lando's trying to sort things out with. In Dubai. So, probably best that he isn't there because Lando'll be busy and he should be - is - busy, too. Separately. Which is how they're supposed to do things.

It probably shouldn't feel so weird, though. Taking a flight to see someone other than Lando. Sharing a bed with someone other than Lando or at least, Lando not being there as well. Driving dune buggies and having fun and thinking Lando'd love this.

He doesn't think she noticed he called her Bob the other day, quickly turning it into babe but. It's not great of him, really, even if they were only mucking around chasing each other on the beach because actually, she's really great and suits him really well it's just that it's very hard to stack up being compatible with being star-crossed.

Dubai isn't. He's not going to Dubai, the place is fine but it'd be the same as ever and that might be where they're going wrong. Same as ever ought to end up like this, this is how it's supposed to go. Wife and kids. Lando wins F1. Max sucks it up and gets a job in insurance or something, maybe takes over as Lando's manager if Mark ever retires.

Lando doesn't create an esports empire and a photography business and become a DJ. Max never gets a drive again. They don't grab at each other, frantic, every time they get the chance. That's what's normal, that's what's supposed to be happening here.

But they never really were very good at being told not to do things, when they're together.

yeah let's go somewhere better this time

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Skyscraper Appreciation Day

Take a trip to the grandest skyscraper in your area and appreciate the architectural marvel, or appreciate an entire skyline from just outside a city.

Climb to the highest of man-made heights in observance and celebration of Skyscraper Appreciation Day!

History of Skyscraper Appreciation Day

Skyscraper Appreciation Day was initiated and founded by Dr. Tom Stevens. Interestingly, it was created so that the general public could admire the structural and architectural brilliance of skyscrapers. Furthermore, it also celebrates the triumph of reason, as well as man’s ability to construct industrial masterpieces that go far beyond expectations.

This important day is situated on the anniversary of the birth of one of architecture’s most important and famous names, William Van Alen. Back in 1883, this native of Brooklyn, New York was born and, after studying in Paris, Van Alen would eventually go on to design the famous, art-deco style Chrysler Building, which is one of New York City’s most iconic and well-known landmarks.

In today’s world, skyscrapers continue to push the limits of architecture, offering a wide range of features. For instance, Taipei 101, is the world’s tallest and largest green and sustainable building, while The Shard in London has a unique layout of a “vertical city”, where a person could theoretically live and never leave!

Skyscraper Appreciation Day offers a wide range of opportunities to learn more, join in on events, and generally have a soaring celebration in honor of these architectural feats!

How to Celebrate Skyscraper Appreciation Day

It might be a whole lot of fun to celebrate Skyscraper Appreciation Day by undertaking one or more of the following activities:

Visit a Skyscraper

In honor of Skyscraper Appreciation Day, an interesting activity would be to venture to a skyscraper, whether close to where you live or far away, and marvel at its architectural beauty. Cities all over the world can be visited in celebration of the day, giving a nod of appreciation to these feats of architectural mastery. Consider visiting one of these famous skyscrapers from around the globe:

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Built in 2010, this one will stand as the tallest building in the world for more than a decade, at 2722 feet, holding at least 19 records.

One World Trade Center, New York City, USA. Officially the tallest building in the western hemisphere, this one was built in 2014 and stands at 1776 feet, as a nod to the year that the US gained her independence.

The Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Not just a single, but a double, this one holds the record for the tallest twin tower in the world, joined by a skybridge at the 41st and 42nd floors.

Gran Torre Santiago, Santiago, Chile. The tallest building in South America was opened in 2013 and offers a postmodern style for its 62 floors.

Host a Skyscraper Themed Party

Have a skyscraper themed day where friends, family members or coworkers are encouraged to dress up as famous skyscrapers from around the world. This type of event is likely to get off the ground more for those who work at an architectural firm or with building contractors, but people with regular jobs can certainly try it out as well!

Learn Fun Facts About Skyscrapers

A super way to pay honor and respect on Skyscraper Appreciation Day would be to learn some fun facts to share in raising awareness for the day. Kids and adults alike will be interested in these bits of trivia about skyscrapers:

The world’s first skyscraper is considered to be the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, built in 1885.

The world’s fastest skyscraper elevator is located in the Shanghai Tower in China.

Certain skyscrapers can actually affect the weather, creating wind tunnels when multiple skyscrapers are built near each other.

Create a Skyscraper Themed Photo Collection

Folks who are avid travelers to cities, or who are photographers, might want to take this opportunity to sort through all of those favorite skyscraper photos and add them to the “Photos” section of the Skyscraper Appreciation Day Facebook page.

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5 Key Advantages of Hiring Painting Service in Dubai.

Renovating your house is always a good idea. There are a lot of ways to do it. If you are ready to increase your property's aesthetics by applying fresh coats of paint, will you do it all by yourself? A lot of individuals will say yes, as it will save money.

But if you consider all the facets, you will understand that it is a task of hassle and requires skill. To get the task done in a defined manner, connect with a professional painting service in Dubai. Here in this article, we will inform you about the advantages of hiring a painting contractor.

Detailed Perfection:

Perfection comes with detailing. An experienced painter has a good idea of how to go about the task. A seasoned campaigner knows the techniques of reaching the nook and cranny of the room. One of the key advantages of hiring a professional is he will remain well accustomed to noticing the minute details in the house.

2. Helping At Selecting the Right Color:

An experienced contractor understands what is trending in color combinations for your walls.

At the same time, a professional painter will know which paint suits your requirement. There is no end to color combination, so hire a professional contractor or a company for painting services in Dubai for better results.

3. Necessary Tools and Equipment:

An abstract painting on canvas is easy. However, painting an entire room or home is difficult. Skilled individuals from the painting service in Dubai are trained in this field and will take up the onus of completing the task using modern tools.

They are equipped with a lot of tools that make the task easy. It is essential to go about the job perfectly. In addition, apart from having these tools and equipment is critical to know how to use them.

4. Efficiency & Safety:

Hiring a professional is always a wise decision. A painter having expertise can do it far better than an individual with a DIY experience.

By hiring a painting service in Dubai, you are assured that the task will be done efficiently and correctly. Painting can be hazardous, especially when working at a height or with certain chemicals. Professional painters are trained to work safely and take all necessary precautions to protect themselves, their property, and their family.

5. Peace of mind:

Hiring a professional painting service lets you relax, knowing your project is in good hands. Professional painters are licensed and insured, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you're protected if something goes wrong.

Final Thought- Overall, hiring a professional painting service is a wise investment that can save you time, money, and stress. It ensures that your painting project is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.

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Manpower Outsourcing Company in Dubai-Empowering Businesses with Rhobos Group

Dubai's dynamic business environment demands efficiency, flexibility, and a skilled workforce. For companies aiming to achieve these objectives, outsourcing manpower is a strategic solution. Rhobos Group, a leading manpower outsourcing company in Dubai, bridges the gap between businesses and their workforce needs by providing tailored solutions across industries.

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What is Manpower Outsourcing?

Manpower outsourcing refers to hiring a third-party agency to provide skilled or semi-skilled employees to meet specific business requirements. It enables companies to focus on core operations while the outsourcing partner manages recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration.

In Dubai, where industries such as construction, hospitality, healthcare, and IT thrive, manpower outsourcing ensures businesses can scale quickly without compromising on quality.

Why Businesses Choose Rhobos Group

As a prominent manpower outsourcing company in Dubai, Rhobos Group delivers unmatched expertise. Here’s what sets us apart:

Industry-Specific ExpertiseRhobos Group specializes in catering to diverse sectors, including construction, logistics, healthcare, IT, and retail. Whether you need electricians, drivers, or IT professionals, we tailor our services to meet your demands.

End-to-End SolutionsFrom sourcing and screening to training and deployment, Rhobos Group manages the entire process, ensuring you get skilled professionals who seamlessly integrate into your team.

Compliance and DocumentationNavigating Dubai's labor laws can be complex. Rhobos Group ensures all personnel meet legal requirements, including visas, work permits, and insurance, providing peace of mind for your business.

Cost EfficiencyBy outsourcing to Rhobos Group, companies save on recruitment costs, payroll management, and employee benefits, making it a cost-effective solution for workforce needs.

Benefits of Manpower Outsourcing

ScalabilityBusinesses can scale their workforce up or down based on project needs without the hassle of permanent hiring.

Access to Skilled TalentOutsourcing agencies like Rhobos Group have an extensive talent pool, ensuring you get the right person for the job.

Focus on Core ActivitiesWith HR and administrative tasks handled by the outsourcing agency, businesses can focus on their strategic goals.

Improved Operational EfficiencyOutsourced manpower ensures that projects are completed on time with the right expertise.

Compliance and Risk ManagementOutsourcing minimizes risks related to labor laws, employee grievances, and compliance issues, as the agency assumes these responsibilities.

Industries Served by Rhobos Group

As a top manpower outsourcing company in Dubai, Rhobos Group supports multiple industries:

Construction and Infrastructure: Skilled labor for large-scale projects, including masons, carpenters, and steel fixers.

Hospitality: Staff for hotels, restaurants, and event management.

Healthcare: Nurses, technicians, and administrative staff for clinics and hospitals.

Information Technology: IT professionals for software development, cybersecurity, and technical support.

Retail and E-commerce: Customer service representatives, logistics personnel, and warehouse staff.

How Rhobos Group Ensures Quality

Rigorous Screening ProcessesEvery candidate undergoes thorough vetting, including skills assessments, background checks, and interviews.

Continuous TrainingWe provide ongoing training programs to ensure that employees remain updated on industry standards and best practices.

Client-Centric ApproachRhobos Group focuses on understanding client requirements and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

Technology IntegrationLeveraging technology, we streamline recruitment, deployment, and workforce management for better efficiency.

Why Dubai Prefers Manpower Outsourcing

Dubai's business landscape is fast-paced and highly competitive. The need for flexibility and quick adaptability makes manpower outsourcing an ideal solution. Companies can focus on innovation and growth while their workforce needs are managed by experts like Rhobos Group.

Whether it's a construction firm requiring on-site labor or an IT company needing specialists, Dubai's businesses rely on manpower outsourcing to remain competitive.

FAQs

1. What services does a manpower outsourcing company in Dubai provide?A manpower outsourcing company handles recruitment, training, onboarding, and payroll management. They provide skilled or semi-skilled professionals for industries like construction, healthcare, IT, and more.

2. Why should I choose Rhobos Group for manpower outsourcing?Rhobos Group offers industry-specific solutions, compliance expertise, and a client-centric approach. Our extensive talent pool ensures we meet your workforce requirements efficiently.

3. How does manpower outsourcing save costs?Outsourcing eliminates expenses related to recruitment, training, HR administration, and employee benefits. It also allows businesses to hire on a project basis, reducing long-term financial commitments.

4. Is manpower outsourcing legal in Dubai?Yes, manpower outsourcing is legal in Dubai when done through licensed agencies like Rhobos Group. We ensure full compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

5. Can Rhobos Group provide temporary staffing?Absolutely. Rhobos Group offers both temporary and long-term staffing solutions, allowing businesses to scale their workforce as needed.

Conclusion

For businesses in Dubai, manpower outsourcing is more than a convenience—it's a strategic necessity. Rhobos Group, as a trusted manpower outsourcing company in Dubai, delivers tailored solutions that empower businesses to achieve their goals.

By offering industry-specific expertise, cost-effective solutions, and comprehensive workforce management, Rhobos Group ensures you have the right team in place to succeed in Dubai's competitive market.

Outsource your workforce needs with Rhobos Group today and experience the difference in quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

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Can a labour lawyer help with resolving disputes over employment benefits?

A labour lawyer in Dubai plays a crucial role in addressing disputes related to employment benefits, ensuring that both employees and employers receive fair treatment under the UAE Labour Law. Employment benefits, such as salaries, bonuses, end-of-service gratuity, leave entitlements, and health insurance, are essential components of any job contract. Disputes over these benefits can arise due to…

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Decoding UAE's New Labor Law: What Limited Contract Employees Need to Know

The UAE has made significant modifications to its labor laws which affect unlimited and limited contracts. Both employers and employees knowing these changes are crucial to ensure compliance and benefiting from the new rules. This blog focuses on the details that employees with limited contracts in the UAE must know when investigating key areas like Minimum wage for Dubai and leave pay and contracts of all kinds.

Limited and Unlimited Contracts: The Basics

The UAE law of labor allows two major kinds of contracts for employment:

Limited Contracts: Long-term contracts with specific start and expiration dates. They are commonly used in industries that require projects as their main focus.

Unlimited Contracts: Open-ended contracts which allow for the continuation of employment until either party decides to end it with a reasonable notice.

The new labor law limited contracts now have to have a maximum duration of three years. It is which can be renewed upon an agreement between the parties. UAE Unlimited contracts are now being removed to make a more uniform labor market, encouraging fairness and flexibility.

Key Updates on Limited Contracts

1. Minimum Wage in Dubai

The new law on labor in the UAE insists on an equitable compensation system for employees. Although there is no particular minimum wage for employees in Dubai the private sector, wages should be in line with industry standards and provide adequate living conditions for employees. In addition, the law stresses equal pay for both women and men with similar jobs.

2. Leave Salary in UAE

Employers who work under a Limited contract in the UAE have the right to take leave with benefits. This includes:

Annual Leave The annual leave is 30 calendar days following the end of one calendar year.

Workers are entitled to receive 90 days of labor sick leave under the law in UAE which includes paid and unpaid days provided they have the correct documentation.

Maternity Leave 60 calendar days with pay structure varying.

The new framework also streamlined calculation of UAE labor law leave salaries to ensure transparency for employees.

3. Working Hours and Flexibility

In accordance with UAE laws on working hours in the UAE is set for employees to work a minimum of 8 hours per day or for 48 hours per week. Flexible hours are permitted in certain sectors, but they are required to be paid. Flexible work arrangements made in law allow for remote and part-time work arrangements and allow for more balance between work and family.

Sick Leave in Dubai: What Employees Should Know

Employees have the right to a sick time under labour law in the UAE as long as they

Inform their employer immediately.

Make sure you have valid medical documents.

The sick leave allowance of 90 days includes:

15 days pay in full.

30 days of half-pay.

Remaining days unpaid.

If an employee is found to be in violation of sick leave, the employer may initiate disciplinary measures according to Dubai rules of labor law.

Insurance and Compliance

Dubai Labour Insurance Last Date

Employers are required to offer workers with insurance for their labor even those on restricted contracts. Insurance will cover workplace accidents and illnesses, providing workers' protection. The Dubai deadline for submitting a claim for compliance is based on the timeframe for renewal of the agreement and it is essential that employers stay informed.

Why Choose a Limited Contract in the UAE?

The UAE limited contract has specific terms, such as:

Fixed employment duration.

Benefits from predetermined gratuities.

It is easier to enforce contract terms for both the contracting parties.

These contracts are perfect for short-term projects as well as temporary jobs, providing stability for employers and employees.

What Happens When a Limited Contract Ends?

According to the Dubai Labor contract regulations:

An employee must finish the contract in order to avoid penalties unless their termination occurs on a mutual basis.

A premature termination by the employer will result in compensation, which is typically three months' pay or the balance of the contract.

The calculation of gratuities remains the same, with employees being entitled to 21 days of base pay for each year of service. The amount increases to 30 days after five years.

Conformity to the New Law

Employers and employees need to make the change to the new labour law framework. The law provides greater rights, especially for employees who work under UAE labour law through promoting equality and transparency.

Wages.

Benefits of leave.

Processes for termination.

The changes also introduce more severe penalties for violations, and urge employers to make changes quickly.

Conclusion

New labor laws in the UAE highlight the country's dedication to modernizing its framework for employment and ensuring the rights of workers. For those who are on a restricted contractual agreement with the UAE, knowing the latest developments concerning leave pay or sick leave as well as what is the minimum wage for Dubai is crucial to make educated career choices.

If you're in need of professional assistance to navigate these changes OPS can assist you. Our expertise will make sure that employers and employees know their rights and obligations under the new UAE labour law which allows for the creation of a harmonious and compliant workplace working environment.

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Dubai's Financing Opportunities

finance jobs in dubai for foreigners

Dubai's Financing Opportunities: A Gateway to Growth

Dubai has emerged as a global financial hub, blending a business-friendly ecosystem with visionary leadership. The emirate offers a plethora of financing opportunities, catering to businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors aiming to tap into its thriving economy. With world-class infrastructure, strategic location, and robust financial institutions, Dubai remains a top choice for those seeking to secure and expand their financial ventures.

Benefits of Financing in Dubai

Strategic Location: Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Dubai provides unparalleled access to global markets.

Tax Efficiency: The emirate offers zero corporate tax on most industries and attractive tax-free zones, boosting profitability.

Business-Friendly Regulations: Streamlined processes for setting up businesses and obtaining financing make Dubai a magnet for investors.

Access to Capital: With a robust network of local and international banks, securing loans, equity, and venture capital becomes seamless.

Services Available

Corporate Financing: Support for startups and established companies through loans, venture capital, and equity partnerships.

Wealth Management: Personalized financial planning, investment solutions, and advisory services for individuals and corporations.

Debt Management: Tailored solutions to restructure and manage financial obligations effectively.

Trade Finance: Services such as letters of credit, invoice financing, and trade insurance for import-export businesses.

FinTech Services: Innovative platforms for peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and digital payments.

The Future of Financing in Dubai

As Dubai accelerates its ambition to be a leader in financial technology and innovation, the future of financing is promising. With investments in AI, blockchain, and digital banking, the emirate is shaping a forward-thinking financial ecosystem. Moreover, initiatives like the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) are set to double the economy's size in the next decade, opening doors to new financing opportunities.

In conclusion, Dubai stands at the forefront of global financial innovation, offering businesses and individuals unparalleled opportunities to grow and thrive. Its blend of modern services, strategic benefits, and a visionary outlook ensures it remains a beacon for financial success.

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Plumbing Services In Dubai

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Our team of experienced plumbers is skilled in all aspects of plumbing, from fixing leaks and clogs to installing new plumbing fixtures. We use the latest tools and technology to diagnose and repair plumbing issues quickly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine.

We understand that plumbing issues can be urgent, and that’s why we offer 24/7 emergency services for our clients. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a clogged drain, or a malfunctioning water heater, we are here to help when you need us most.

We also offer preventive maintenance services to help you avoid future plumbing issues. Our plumbers can inspect your plumbing systems and identify potential problems before they become major issues, saving you time and money in the long run.

At our company, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and high-quality workmanship. We offer competitive pricing and transparent communication throughout the plumbing repair or installation process, ensuring that you are fully informed every step of the way.

If you’re experiencing plumbing issues or need plumbing installation services, contact us today to schedule an appointment. Our team of experts will provide you with the reliable and professional plumbing services you need to keep your home or office running smoothly.

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Positive Impact of Computer Vision for PPE Monitoring in Manufacturing Industry

Rapid Advancements in Manufacturing Sectors of a country such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Abu Dhabi. Companies these days are gaining more interest and focusing highly on advanced technologies as they can improve work efficiencies and keep workplaces highly secure with proper computer vision for PPE monitoring. Now, in this blog, learn about how computer vision revolutionises safety management and works toward making a workplace even safer and more efficient.

What is Computer Vision for PPE Monitoring?

Computer vision is when machines can decipher and display the visual information they receive about their surroundings. Applying this definition to PPE monitoring technology shows that it helps systems determine whether employees have the appropriate PPE-whether it is a helmet, gloves, safety goggles, or harness to do their work on time.

AI in Increase the Safety

Manufacturing is known to be one of the industries that are exposed to on-the-job injuries. This is because exposures to risks from heavy machinery, heat, chemicals, and more forms of danger lead to catastrophic injury caused by mere mistakes and oversight.

The major risk in safety provision monitoring for compliance with the established protocols is consistency. It's where computer vision, through PPE monitoring, stands out in the world. Traditional forms of manual monitoring, where most of the safety officers oversee the employees, are the ones with the highest possibilities of error besides being inefficient. Big manufacturing facilities fall under such inefficiency.

Real-Time Alerts: A Safety Game Changer

One of the most powerful advantages of computer vision for PPE monitoring is the automatic generation of instant alerts based on their detection of non-compliance. Be it missing the safety helmet or not using the right gloves, the system immediately lets the concerned safety officers or even the workers themselves know.

This will ensure that accidents are avoided. This system can be a complete game-changer in highly risky areas like manufacturing because time is of the essence. Instead of waiting for accidents to occur or schedule checks, the system offers continuous monitoring along with instant corrective action.

For companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, and the Gulf region, vigilance at this level can greatly reduce risk and ensure smooth operations since the regulations surrounding safety are stringent, as well as the price of non-compliance.

While there may be a high cost for doing nothing about workplace safety, the best thing one can do is invest in a smart safety solution. Computer vision-based PPE monitoring can be the most cost-effective compared to the traditional approach of recruiting more personnel to monitor around the clock for safety compliance.

Further, accidents and injuries have indirect costs of medical bills and insurance claims, besides the long-run effects on a company's reputation and employee morale. In this respect, accident prevention is proactive, avoiding the hidden costs of such mishaps and thus contributing to long-term growth and stability in business.

Data-Driven Insights for Continuous Improvement

Another important advantage of the integration of computer vision in PPE monitoring with Safety Management Software is the data collection on worker compliance and safety breaches. This will be used for trend analysis, which will inform manufacturers about the patterns and areas that need improvement.

Safety Culture End

Computer vision for PPE monitoring does not only mean high safety standards but also a culture of safety in the workplace. The employees become more safety compliant if they believe that their safety is being actively monitored.

Further, the instant alerts and real-time feedback systems are making the workers feel a sense of responsibility. It has reminded them to dress correctly in PPE and has instilled in them the importance of all these safety measures, thus making them even more safety-conscious.

This culture of safety guards employees and also improves morale since employees feel they are working in a workplace that actually cares for them. Such a culture is invaluable to manufacturers in regions such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, where higher standards of safety are considered paramount in order to avoid penalties or remain competitive.

Scalability and Flexibility

This makes computer vision highly scalable for PPE monitoring. Whether you are running a small manufacturing operation or a sprawling factory complex, the system can easily scale to your needs.

It is possible to observe many workers and areas through the use of the AI-powered platform, thus simplifying safety officers' jobs in dealing with a high volume of data. This system adjusts to different cameras, angles, and lighting conditions and can offer optimal coverage regardless of the manufacturing environment.

The flexibility and scalability of computer vision for PPE monitoring make it suitable for large-scale operations, especially in Hong Kong and Singapore and other busy manufacturing hubs across the globe.

Conclusion

As the manufacturing industry continues to grow, so does the need for smarter, more efficient safety solutions. Computer vision in PPE monitoring is the way forward for companies seeking a cost-effective, real-time, and data-driven solution to enhance safety standards and reduce accidents.

It means that it's not only about having a safer workplace for businesses in regions like Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, where industrial growth is booming but also helps increase overall productivity and reduce costs that can fuel long-term growth.

Computer vision can now be part of safety protocols that could make a smarter, safer, and more efficient workplace stand out amidst an increasingly competitive market.

If you are willing to elevate your safety management, then head on over to viAct's PPE Detection Solution and see how AI can help create a safer workplace for your employees.

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