ANDREA

"Tell me. I can take it," he said, an eager look in his eyes. Deciding to take the bull by the horn, I took a deep breath.

"I'm an assassin," I blurted out and he blinked. He was puzzled, I could tell.

"What?"

I sighed.

"I know it seems near impossible. But, it's the truth. I have been an assassin for the past six years. It's how I've managed to survive this long" I said.

"That's... unexpected" he mumbled.

"That's why it's a secret" I added.

"So, what ...