Ben came out after shower and sat in the living room staring at his phone. He was looking at the picture of Mr and Mrs Tarzann that he had tricked Dana into taking.‘When will he be able to openly declare that she was his? When would she accept him? How?’ Ben sighed. He couldn’t explain his feeling or why he felt this way. Logically speaking, she wasn’t an extraordinary beauty for him to be taken by her beauty; He had interacted with women who were much more beautiful and delicate.She wasn’t the smartest women he had ever met; He had met woman who were much more capable and successful. It wasn’t a friendship that developed over years and bloomed into love…. There simply wasn’t any reason. He just loved her.On reflection, maybe for argument’s sake one could say that he was just curious after their first meeting. But when did curiosity change into a bone deep feeling? He didn’t know. The more he looked and interacted, regardless of her rejection, he became more convinced ‘She was his’
The phone rang in a couple of minutes. No one answered. Everyone went to their rooms.5 mins later, at the door- “Knock ….knock…”Ben opened the door sleepily after ruffling his hair.“Mr Adalase?”Ben nodded with a displeased expression.“Sorry Sir. But there is an urgent message from a friend requesting you to go back immediately. Something happened to your mom.” The concierge staff had a regretful expression.“Eh?” Ben looked shocked “Ok. Please help me process the checkout procedure.”“No problem Sir.”Ben closed the door and knocked on Shadow’s door.Shadow opened the door. He had completely transformed into Darvin.“Packed?”Shadow nodded.“Book the flights. Give me 5 minutes.”Ben quickly packed his stuff. There wasn’t much to pack anyway. He came out with his suitcases.“Leave them there. We will bring them.” Frank was already waiting in the lounge. Jayden and Kayden were packing their gears.“Leave the surveillance on the target location till we give all clear. You can leave
Ed, Ian, Nathan, Shaun, Hillary and Archer arrived at the conference chamber together.Tyrell came in shortly after with Simon and Amelia.Ed greeted the three of them affectionately although he was a bit cold to Simon. Only those close to Ed would pick the difference.Nathan raised his eyebrows at Archer.“Old comrades” Archer mouthed without voice.Ian and Archer had met Simon and Amelia but were not familiar with them. They were new recruits when they met, and the two had resigned shortly after.Denis walked in mumbling, looked around and walked forward as he spotted Ed “What exactly is your grudge with me?”“Take a seat” Ed suppressed his laughter. Ed knew that even though the event from 3 years ago had left a penumbra, Denis liked working on missions. Unlike the rest of the team, Denis was not part of the military personnel. He was employed by Ed and would be commissioned to task force when Ed required his expertise. He had the choice to reject, and this was the first time he acc
Ed bought everyone to the Evans Airstrip. Denis and Ian were already there.Denis quickly explained the features of the EE40 aircraft to Simon.“I would have taken this baby, but I have to keep up appearance at the base” Ed explained himself to Simon although it was not necessary.“Why are you being polite?”“Um… remember to drop off and pick up at locations away from civilian and surveillance camera eyes.” Ed reminded one last time.Simon and the team took off after activating the cloaking function.“Denis, take Major General and head to our place at Mount Road.”Ed and Ian drove back to base. On the way back, Ed called Ethan and asked him to organize one of his mad house parties at Manor at night.5 mins later Tyrell’s voice came through the earpiece. “in position at lounge C”15 mins later Amelia’s voice came through the earpiece. “in position at dock A”25 mins later Emery’s voice came through as well. “in position at lounge dock 216”Ed looked down at the pictures passed by Sonic
Ed rushed back to the Manor at Mount Road. His phone rang as he opened the door-“Dring …. Dring….”“Hello”“Where are you?” Ben’s tired voice came over from the other side.“Manor at Mount Road. Where are you?”“Just landed. We’ll come over.”“Everyone’s here.”“Um..” Ben paused before adding “Get the kitchen to prepare some food.”“Alright! I will see you guys back here.” Ed hung up and walked straight to the basement ignoring the rest of the team assembled in the lounge.Ed opened the Hatchet to the basement for his team.“Chief” Nathan, Shaun and Hillary stood in attention.“At ease! No need for courtesies.” Ed led them to the living room.“Ben and team will be here shortly. They have two civilians with them.” Ed announced as he sat down.“Is everyone okay for them to stay?”“I think it’s fair since they have contributed so far” Tyrell shrugged. He wasn’t one of those high and mighty protocol overlords.“How are we going to justify their presence?” Daniel frowned.“They don’t need
The last few days went without any events. Life went back on track for Dana, but she still had a problem to solve- Lara’s ex’s request. Her main thought revolved around how to get the pictures and videos he was threatening her with. She couldn’t come up with anything and was getting frustrated. “Aahhhh…." she screamed to her heart’s content looking in the bathroom mirror before collecting her herself and getting on with her day.Ben and Shadow reached their normal parking spot just in time to see Dana take a seat at her normal spot.“You know what to do when we come out?” Ben raised his eyebrows.“The men are ready. No one will disturb!” Shadow rolled his eyes.Few minutes later, a beautiful lady dressed in bright yellow dress arrived in front of Ben. She was stunned for a minute as she looked at Ben ‘Such a handsome man!’“Hello, CEO sent me for an audition.” She bit her lower lips shyly. She was glad to act this part, even if she failed in the audition.“You know what to do?” Ben r
Shadow came promptly.“I will drop you off.”Dana quickly waved her hand “No need. No need. I will catch a taxi. You go busy yourself.”Ben pulled Dana along ignoring her rejection.“56 Avery drive” Ben instructed Shadow once they were in the car.“I am not going to Avery drive” Dana pursed her lips.“Peach blossom garden apartments” Ben corrected without waiting for Dana’s instruction.“How??” Dana turned to look at him in surprise.“Shouldn’t I know where my fiancée lives?” Ben had a matter-of-fact expression.Dana’s lips twitched. She turned her head to look out the window ‘There was no point in arguing with his arrogant man’. She couldn’t understand his insistence nor his obsession. 'He will stop when he wakes up from his fantasy. I just have to wrap myself in my shell, not get involved and be hurt when he wakes up!’ Dana sighed inwardly.“Take care and thank you.” Dana smiled before she got off.Ben leaned forward with an evil grin “Did you want to thank me?”“No… no… I meant tak
“Not really” Ben knitted his brows “Is everyone staying?” He had to confirm even if he knew.Everyone nodded.“This can stay as our base. Let’s keep the earpieces connected unless we are on extremely private time.” Ed announced. He knew what Ben was thinking.“This would also help the others pick background cues that we might miss due to our attention being on focus.” Frank explained to avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation.“Emery, you need to go back to take up office. Ed, is it possible to organize an assignment for her in U country?” Ben paused as he turned to Ed.Ed nodded “That shouldn’t be hard. There is a vacancy at the embassy for which I was going to recommend another agent.”“Or do you all think it would be better for Emery to apply for leave and go on a holiday to U country?” Ben was mapping a plan as he spoke out loudly.“Both are good and bad at the same time” Daniel furrowed his forehead. “Either way, it will alert them.”“Not really. There is a work around” Shad