The Hitman

    I have been a hit man for 6 months now. I have been watching 175s every move, trying to figure out his daily schedule, waiting for the right time to finish the job and collect the pay check. There has been many days where I have him in my crosshairs but, can't get the right shot. I see him wearing the red pants, red shirt, and red hat with the big chrome necklace. This is his favorite thing to wear. Today is the day I am going to do it. It’s been 6 months, it’s been too long. I know his schedule, I can predict every move he does, and today is the day.

     As I sit outside his apartment watching him through my scope, something seems a little odd today. He woke up a little later than usual. Normally he leaves the house around 6:30 but, today it’s already 11 o’clock and he is just getting dressed. Stay focused Brandon, keep him in your sight. Wait, his clothes are different too. Same chrome necklace, but today he has red pants, blue button up shirt, blue hat and a weird green tie. 

     Stay focused, I can still get this done. I have him in my crosshairs, I can do this. Wait for the right shot and pull the dam trigger. He is walking through his living room, taking his time walking across his polished wood floor. I take a deep breath, close my eyes and tell myself, "Brandon, you can do this."

     Open my eyes, take another deep breath. I pull the trigger slowly and then it feels like time stops as the bullet leaves my gun. I see the bullet gliding through the air towards the window of 175s apartment. Glass shatters as I blink. 175 turns and falls. Did I finally get the job done? Can I move onto my next target of 180?

     I wait a few seconds and I see 175 stand up and look towards me. I fall back in fear. Did he see me? Hopefully not. I peek over again look through my scope and see 175 shaking his head, laughing, as if he is invincible. How did I miss this shot? I was ready for it. 6 months went into this one shot and I blew it.

    All I can do is go back to the drawing board. Work on my shot every day and get better. Next time I get a shot a 175, I will make sure it’s a hit. I need to move on to my next target, 180. I've taken too long with this immortal 175.