It was a windy day down in central London. I stood there at my stall, my clothes itching. I wish he would hurry up! If I was given the wrong information then all the risks I took for this to happen would be for nothing. I shuffled my products around, trying to make this place look legitimate. I went over the lines in my head for the tenth time today. It was going to be tough, trying to con a grifter! I checked my hair in the mirror and sat pretty on the stool until he came.

It took about five minutes until I saw him coming around the corner. Sean Kennedy, the gateway to London's top grifters. I knew if I wanted to make it with them I had to start with him. Sean and his sister Emma were often referred to as the weak spots of the group; the siblings were Mickey's newest recruits.

He was getting close. I took a deep breath and started.

"Sir!" I yelled.

His perfect face turned around with a blank expression, "Yeah?"

"Can I interest you in some products?" It was tricky looking him in the eyes, they were killing me.

"Um... Sure, what have you got?"

Yes! I got him, now I had to keep him.

"We specialise in hand and body scrubs originating from the Dead Sea."

"Sounds good, it would make a good present for my sister." he said.

"Why don't you treat yourself?" I threw him my smouldering smile. A smile started to grow on his face.

"Well..." he said deep in thought.

Before he could say anything I grabbed his hands, caressing them.

"Mmm...They're soft but a little rough around your nails, a natural moisturiser would be perfect for you."

I locked my eyes on his, I could tell he was getting more awkward by the second with my obvious flirting; I had to mop this up quick.

I massaged his wrists while saying some rehearsed crap about the Dead Sea, how it's salts were known worldwide for their cosmetic properties. I squeezed his wrists trying to ease his tension and while not moving my eyes I located his watch. It was cold so must be metal with a clip. I placed my finger on his watch and slid my foot under my stool.

I flicked my heel and knocked the chair over.

I had one second to react.

The stool crashed to the floor, breaking into five large pieces. Sean's eyes widened with a shocked pout. He reached his hand out to the mangled wood, moving his hand away from mine, but because I had my finger on the clip the watch undone itself landing neatly in my hand. I slipped it in my pocket the lent down to the mess.

"Shit, I'm so sorry." I mumbled under my breath. The wood looked sharp but splinters never got into his sure hands. He put the remains of the stool into a neat pile without saying a word. Was he ignoring me? What if I screwed up? A million questions ran through my head but I had his watch so I could get somewhere.

"Your selling is good but your balance isn't" he joked with a smile.

I laughed nervously. "God, I've been so clumsy recently."

Sean smiled at me at was just about to say something when his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and rolled his eyes.

"Sorry, I have to take this." He said.

I nodded and turned around to the mess. I slipped my hand into my pocket and pulled the watch out. It looked expensive, the perfect bait.

"Thanks for waiting."

I quickly fumbled the watch into my pocket and snapped around.

"It's okay" I said.

"Sorry but I have to go, but I'll tell you what. Around four O'clock come to this address with a few of your products and I'll pick something then."

I took the piece of paper off him. It read 'Eddie's Bar'.

"Sounds like a nice place to live", I joked but of course I knew what happened there. Mickey's team met up there to plan their cons and to reflect on what they had done. They were the only real customers there. A bit of a cheek to call it a public bar.

Sean laughed, "It would be wouldn't it? I'll see you at four"

He winked and turned away, leaving me breathless.

"Hey market girl-"

"Luna, my name is Luna."

"That's a pretty name, have a good day."

He walked away and dialled a number on his phone. I stared at him until he was only a dot in the distance.

Three hours until the start of my new life.

Good luck Luna! I hope you like this story, please review so I know if you want chapter two ❤