OM2: Not Quite Ordinary Chapter 17: Strategic War

OM2: Not Quite Ordinary

by Paul Diaz

Chapter 17: Strategic War

“Alleged terrorist and mastermind, William Gregory is dead. The former government agent has been found lifeless inside his prison cell this early morning. According to the guards, they found the prisoner lying on the floor, his bed sheet twisted around his neck. Crime scene investigators are on site and at first sight it seems to be a suicide. The authorities are still trying to find out if foul play was involved. This is Sarah Kelly reporting live from the Maximum Security Prison”

Elaine turned off the television and faced her five companions. “Well that is the least of our worries” she said. “Did you have a hand at that incident?” the Russian asked. “I wish I did but little brother may have succumbed to the pressure and decided to end his life, anyway its not time to get emotional. Remember he failed you, and I am not here to do the same” the woman said.

“So if what you said is true we will be able to create super soldiers?” the Chinese man asked. “You saw what Frank was capable of, thirty years ago he was not supposed to last one week as a baby. Look at him now. I worked with his parents but they were too careful. I have been looking for his father ever since, Francesca made 4 serums, if they gave Frank one then there are three more and I am sure Nathan Miller would not be dumb enough to get rid of it”

“If he did then our best chance is to get Frank, we draw his blood and I can do the rest. My father’s life is depending on this and likewise we will be able to make billions” Elaine explained and the five men liked what they heard.

“We can try and draw them out at the same time” the Indian national said. “I have been searching for Nathan Miller for thirty years, do you think we will be able to just find him or draw him out that easy? For Frank it is easier, if we take someone he cares for then he might come out. If we get Frank then maybe Nathan Miller comes out. So I say we go for Frank” Elaine explained.

“The easiest ones to get to are that lady doctor and her crippled hubby”

At the Appleby residence the dining table was full, there was no food present but everyone had serious faces.

“The underground shelter has been set up, we can transfer there in the afternoon” Erick said. “We shall all go there and hide, but first we have to get John and Yehleen killed” Frank said and everyone nodded.

“John and Yehleen I hope you understand, they will be targeting you two first since you two are intellectual agents. So you two have to die in front of their eyes so that you two will be crossed of their list” Frank explained.

“We should not allow them to gain any leverage. I don’t want to be put in the position where I will be fighting against myself. I may be tough as nails but I too have a conscience and I don’t want that to be my downfall. So please everyone help me out” Frank added.

“So how are we going to die?” John asked and Frank laid out a map on the table. “Just like the movies my friend and I think you are going to like it. It will take practice though, we should be ready anytime, so practice starts this afternoon” Frank told him.

Three days after, John and Yehleen ended their work day. Their vehicle was about to exit the FBI building, Yehleen pressed her com button, “Everything is clear at the exit way” she said. “Roger that, still be alert” Erick radioed back.

John drove the car, the two of them acted normally but their eyes were constantly moving. A minute later John noticed a car following them, “Valiant, I think we have a bogey at our back” he said. “Roger that, they have been trailing you since you left the office” the major said.

“So this is it, hey Erick I am a bit scared all of a sudden” John said. “John, we have practiced this. Its in your hands now, if it fails don’t worry Frank and I will be there” Erick assured him. Yehleen leaned over to her fiancée and kissed him on the cheek. “We can do this John” she whispered. “Erick, is everything set then?” John asked as he smiled at Yehleen. “Everything is in play, you know what to do” the major replied.

The couple’s vehicle headed towards the docks area, several huge trucks were on the road and the vehicle trailing them was still there. John sped up and overtook one long trailer truck, the men trailing them couldn’t follow since there was heavy traffic going the other way.

John’s vehicle was sandwiched between two huge trailer trucks, the cargo door of the truck in front opened and a similar vehicle to John’s was coming out. A few seconds later the similar vehicle overtook the truck in front making sure the men following were able to see them. John was able to enter the trailer of the truck and as soon as the vehicle was in the door closed.

The second truck changed lanes making the trailing vehicle to overtake the first truck. They were now trailing the dummy vehicle. The dummy vehicle sped up and started swerving a little, “Hey Frank! What are you doing?” Erick asked on the radio. “Its not easy to control that vehicle so relax!” Frank snapped.

Back at the trailing vehicle the passenger was on his phone, “Madam I think they spotted us” he said. “Stupid! Follow them but I need them alive do you understand?!” Elaine shouted. “Follow them!” he instructed the driver.

The dummy car increased in speed and the men followed them. They were approaching a crossing, the light shifter from yellow to red but the dummy car didn’t stop. The driver of the trailing vehicle slammed oh the brakes and grimaced, “They are not going to make it!!!” he shouted.

The dummy vehicle was hit by a fast crossing truck causing it to spin wildly towards the steel barrier of the road. The impact was strong which caused the dummy vehicle to catch flames. The two men in the trailing vehicle stepped out and ran towards the burning car but before they could get close the vehicle exploded. The two were thrown back, they managed to get back at their vehicle to watch the vehicle they were trailing to be engulfed in flames.

Elaine was enjoying early dinner with the five men when her phone rang. “Madam, something happened. They are dead” the man on the line said. “What!!?” the elder woman shouted as she slammed her hand on the table. “We were giving chase, they ran the red light and they got hit by a truck. We are watching their vehicle in flames right now and no one stepped out” the man told her.

Elaine sighed and held her forehead, she turned off her phone and looked at her companions. “The doctor and the crippled are dead” she said. “Well go for the military officer” Demitri said. “We cant, he has been deployed to Afghanistan this morning” Elaine said.

“Isnt there any one left close to Frank?” one asked and Elaine stared at him. She took her phone and began to dial. “Proceed to the next target, and this time I want her alive do you understand?” Elaine said.

Back at the underground bunker everyone gathered, John was pouting and shaking his head and Frank noticed it. “Whats wrong?” he asked. “I wanted your new toy” John replied and everyone started laughing. “You are like a kid, grow up” Jennifer said.

“I just wished you didn’t have to destroy that car. I really like it” John repeated. “When all of this is over I can make a new one” Frank said. “I don’t get it, you are already able to drive a car, this time you want one that is remote controlled?” Yehleen asked and John smiled. “A kid at heart my love” he uttered.

“Anyway everything is set, this time they only have one target left” Frank said as he took out Hannah’s photo. “Why isn’t she here with us? Are you using her as bait?” Jennifer asked. “Maybe he is still bitter” Yehleen teased and Frank shook his head.

“Hannah has high security that we don’t have. She is heavily guarded unlike us. If they are going to target her they will want her alive so there is nothing to worry about” Frank said. “Yes but still, if they manage to get to her you will be forced to come out” John said.

“That is one way to look at it, but look if they are able to get her then we can gauge what they are really capable off. We know who they are but I am sure the list does not stop there. They have connections, so if they are to take Hannah successfully we will know what they can do and we can be prepared for them”

“I know it looks bad, sacrificing her but sometimes it has to be done” Frank said. “Just like in chess, you have to sacrifice a piece to learn more of your opponent’s plan or capabilities” John added. “This isn’t a game” Yehleen uttered.

“I know it isn’t a game but if we take everyone into hiding then how are we going to get them? Right now we cant even pin anything on them. All paper trails ended with William and Rahim. I cant just tell the cops that she had something to do with the death of my mother. That was years ago and they would laugh at me if I do so” Frank explained.

“Or are you doing this so that when they get her you would go save her. You shall become her hero. Is that your plan?” Jennifer asked as she stood up and walked out of the room. “Oh boy she has a point” Yelheen said.

Jennifer locked herself in a room and Frank kept knocking at the door. “Jen please open the door. You know I can easily tear this down” he said. “Go away! I already read your plan!” Jennifer shouted. “Its not that, please open the door Jennifer” Frank pleaded.

A few seconds later the door opened but Jennifer ran to the bed and sat down. In her hand was Hannah’s picture, Frank sat down beside her and tried to take the photo. “You are trying to be her hero, you are hoping that she will fall in love with you again” Jennifer murmured.

“That is not true” Frank said. “Not true? Then what is the purpose of all of these? If they get her then you will go to them. Then what Frank?!” Jennifer yelled. “I already told you the reason” Frank replied.

“That is too shallow! Then what? You go save her? Then what? You will be forced to yield, to surrender and oh it will make Hannah feel so good. You know what you don’t have to do that. We had a talk before and she told me she is still in love with you. You don’t have to do all these, why not just take her and you two go hide!” Jennifer lashed at him.

“Why are you saying these all of a sudden?” Frank asked. “Once we know what they are capable off then we can plan our attack. Yes its going to be a rescue too but the point is we are going to get them. Look Jen, I don’t have feelings for Hannah anymore. You are the one that I love” Frank explained.

“Easy for you to say. Your life revolved around her for eight long years! I don’t believe you when you say you have no feelings for her anymore. She still loves you! Me? Maybe I am just your excuse” Jennifer said.

“Don’t say that! Yes my life revolved around her but that was the past. My life has been dislodged from that orbit and took your orbit, and I want my life to revolve you and you alone until I die” Frank said.

“I could have easily flew us away into hiding but they still would get the chance to hurt me through our friends and loved ones. I could easily not care about the others, I can do that but if ever something happens to them I would take the guilt to my grave”

“That is why I want to stop them. And when we succeed, then all my time, all my attention will be yours alone. I love you very much Jennifer, these are not mere words. Leave the past where it is, you are my present and the only one I see myself spending the rest of my life with” Frank told her.

Jennifer smiled and caressed Frank’s face, “The past is the past?” she asked.

“I am in your orbit, and this is where I want to stay forever”

(Weekend Break! Last chapters starting Monday)

OM2: Not Quite Ordinary Chapter 16: Reunions

OM2: Not Quite Ordinary

by Paul Diaz

Chapter 16: Reunions

Frank sat on the floor grimacing as Jennifer applied an ice pack at the back of his head. “I am really sorry Frank, I just wanted to try how strong you were” Bart said as he bowed his head holding on to the crow bar. “Its okay, I can withstand that but I still feel pain too” Frank replied as Jennifer was giggling.

“Why don’t you show him the rake Bart” Lisa said trying to hold back her laughter. Bart was so embarrassed, his face was burning red. Jennifer and Lisa could not hold it in any more so they burst in laughter.

“Maybe you should go out and get some sun so you can heal faster” Bart whispered and the more the two women laughed. “Oh dad Frank isn’t like those movie or television heroes, he is just ordinary” Jennifer said. “Oh that’s why the house didn’t shake last night” Bart grinned and Frank started laughing.

“By the way Frank, are you sure its okay for us to be here?” Jennifer asked. “Of course, didn’t you notice this neighborhood is private. All those that live here are the family members of my troop mates. What is good is that you are unlisted so I am sure there will be no distractions” Frank explained.

“I didn’t know that” Jennifer said. “Of course you didn’t because you never go out” Lisa said. A minute later they heard Papo barking outside so Frank stood up and walked towards the door. “It must be them, come on lets go meet them” he said.

“Bad Papo!!! Go away!!!” John shouted. The dog stopped barking as the house door opened, “Frank!!!” Yehleen yelled and ran towards their friend. The doctor hugged Frank as Jennifer raised an eyebrow, “that’s too much” she said and they all laughed. John wheeled towards Frank but Papo stood in between them so the computer whiz froze.

“Why are you so scared of Papo?” Frank asked. “Duh! He bit me before” John replied. “Well you are crippled so I bet you didn’t feel it” Frank said as the others laughed. “Still he bit me!” John retaliated but Frank stooped down and hugged his friend. “You stupid man, you made me cry in front of Yehl for one whole week” John whispered. “Sorry, it had to be done” Frank replied.

“Erick you don’t seem to be surprised to see Frank” Jennifer said. “Ah well you see he sent me a birthday card and a gift when we were at the desert” Erick said. “Gift? Card? So you decided to put Erick first huh” Jennifer said as she stared at Frank. The hero hugged her and kissed her, “I was concerned about them, I just made it easier but I never showed myself to him” he explained.

“That is correct, but I already knew he was alive. The first time I saw him was the night when you were at the military detention cell. He was planning to break you out” Erick explained. “Why didn’t you break me out?” Jennifer asked. “They talked sense into me, if I broke you out then you would have looked guilty. I didn’t want the public execution to happen, we never knew they were going to do that” Frank said.

“I understand, but do you think I am already cleared?” she asked. “Oh about that, didn’t you see the news?” Erick asked. “No, Frank doesn’t want us to watch or even here about the outside world” Jennifer said. “Darrel turned and pointed to William” John said.

“That easy?” the agent asked. “Oh no, they tried to have Darrel’s new testimony disregarded and have him judged as unreliable and a tainted witness. They said they should wait for the gang members involved in the shoot out to recover and get their statement” Yehleen said.

“Just as Frank predicted, several men pretending to be doctors went to the hospital and tried to inject poison IV to the gang members. We were ready for them” Erick narrated. “Frank? How? I was with you all the time” Jennifer said. “Well when you took a bath I called Erick. I told him to have the gang members transferred silently. Then make it seem like the hospital is still heavily guarded” Frank explained.

“So you got them?” the agent asked and Erick grinned. “I got some dirt on William too but we are still putting every puzzle piece in place. We wont be having any more problems from him” John said. “Its just like a chess game” Frank uttered and looked at his crippled friend.

“Don’t tell me! It was you!?” John said in surprise and Frank nodded. “Four hundred five games” he boasted. “All this time it was you who was even messing up my computers. I never even thought it was you, well I knew there was only one man who could beat me. The rest oh they would kneel down” John said. “Actually the last five games you were playing with my dad” Frank said and everyone was surprised.

“Your dad?” Jennifer asked. “Yes, my real father is alive. It’s a long story but you will get to meet him later” Frank told them. Two vans pulled over in front of the house, Erick was excited as the Frank’s troop mates starting unloading. “Lets get the barbecue party started!!!” Erick yelled.

At the city’s maximum security prison, William was being escorted towards the visitor’s area. Both of his hands and feet were in chains, something this wealthy man was not accustomed to. “You sure are a powerful man, prisoners here are not allowed any visitors you know” the jail guard told him. “Do you know who my visitor is?” William asked.

“Well they are probably going to ask you more questions, I heard it’s a senator and four other men” the guard said. William smirked and took a deep breath for he knew who those five people were.

Once inside the room William recognized the five men, Senator Harry Albey signaled the guard to leave the room as the prisoner sat down smiling. Demitri Gorvin, a Russian diplomat, Gon Chen, a Chinese diplomat, Peter Bloom, a British businessman, and Jamal Sarim, an Indian tycoon were all present.

“Wow, I am surprised that you all came out of hiding just to get me out. What took you so long?” William asked. “We are not here to get you out” the senator said. “What? Are you kidding me? Are you going to let me rot inside here?” the prisoner asked.

“We placed too much faith in you but it led us to nowhere. We are here to say that we don’t need you anymore” Demitri told him. “I know I have made mistakes but there is still room to correct them. You need me and you all know that” William said.

“Actually we don’t. We already have a replacement for you” the senator said and the Indian national opened the door and a woman entered the room. “Hello William” she said. “Elaine? What are you doing here?” William asked.

“To replace you what else?” his sister said. “Wait! Is this a joke? Look, you don’t have to replace me. You can replace Rahim instead so there would be seven of us like before” William said. “That is not happening, as far as we are concerned you are out. We have to move on and you have to pay for your mistakes” Elaine told him.

“Elaine! I am your brother, why are you talking that way? You should be convincing them to get me out. We can still continue the plan” William pleaded. “The plan is dead, we have something better. And we are not blood related! My father just wanted a son badly so they adopted you” Elaine said.

William started laughing as he stared at all six of them. “I still can take you all down” he threatened. “No William, no one will believe you anymore. Good bye William” Elaine said as the six of them left the room.

The guard entered the room and William looked so worried. “As a prisoner, I do get the right to a phone call” he uttered. “Why weren’t you provided one when you came here?” the guard asked. “I wasn’t, its my right so I can ask for it now right?” William asked. “Well yes, come on let me escort you to the phone” the guard said.

“Wait, those cameras, they captured everything that happened in here right?” William asked as they both looked at the camera. “Oh no, the senator asked for it to be shut off, a matter of national security he said” the guard explained.

“How much do you make in a year? Thirty? Forty?” William asked. “Oh I don’t like what you are thinking mister, come on lets go make that call” the guard told him. “How would you like to make an easy hundred grand?” William offered and the guard looked at him.

“The offer is tempting but I don’t want to get in trouble. I have a wife and two kids to feed. I don’t want to lose my job” the guard said. “Two hundred grand for one phone call” William said and the guard took a deep breath. “Well I don’t see the point, you can have the phone call for free” the guard told him.

“Two hundred fifty thousand, one phone call using your cellphone” William said and the guard cleared his throat. “Am I going to get in trouble?” he asked. “Of course not, you can stay here and listen, if I say something wrong then you can stop me and still get paid” William explained.

“Three hundred thousand” the guard said and William grinned. “Lets make it half a million, two calls” he countered and the guard quickly took out his phone.

Back at the Appleby residence Senator David Richards arrived and a few seconds later another vehicle stopped in front of him. Arnold and Nathan stepped out of the car and met the senator.

“Is it true?” Nathan asked and the senator nodded. “When did this happen?” Frank’s father asked. “An hour ago, they went to visit William. We now know who they all are” David said. “I don’t care about the others, its Elaine I am concerned with” Nathan said.

“After a long time she showed herself, they are going after Frank” Arnold spoke and the others nodded. “I knew this would happen, but there is nothing we can do now but to protect Frank” Nathan whispered. “Should we tell Frank about this?” David asked.

“I think he already heard us” Arnold interrupted as from a distant Frank was looking their way. “Can he really hear us from that far?” David whispered but Frank suddenly shouted. “Oh yes I can!” he said.

“So what else can he do?” David asked. “I don’t know, come on I am starving” Nathan said as the three men proceeded to the back yard.

“May I have your attention! You all know senator David Richards, and this guy is Arnold, he watched over me almost all my life. And I would like to introduce to all of you my father, Nathan Miller!” Frank said as everyone looked and saw their resemblance.

Jennifer walked towards Frank and shyly hid behind him, “Dad this is Jennifer, the one I love, and the only one I choose to be extraordinary to” Frank said as Nathan extended his hand to Jen.

The party continued and Erick and John were making everyone laugh. Frank, Nathan and David took a walk but Jennifer tagged along. “I overheard what you were saying” Frank said but the two men looked at Jennifer. “Its okay, you can tell us” he added.

“The people I have been running from, the people that we were keeping you from have emerged” Nathan said. “William’s sister, the woman who got mom killed and tried to kill me” Frank said and Jennifer held on to him as his fists clenched.

“William’s accomplices have likewise emerged and we know them all” David added. “I am not interested with them, tell me about Elaine and where I can find her” Frank angrily said. “They are after you son, you should take Jennifer and all that are important to you into hiding. They wont stop until they have you” Nathan said.

“I can tell why but I don’t want to hide anymore” Frank said as he looked at Jennifer. “I want to get all of these over with so we can live normally” he added as he caressed his girlfriend’s face.

“So what are you suggesting?” David asked. Frank looked at Jennifer then shifted his focus at his friends at the backyard. “If we hide I cannot protect everyone dear to me, so I say we hunt them down” he uttered.

“Just like your mom, a fighter” Nathan said. “Well its going to be war then” the senator commented and Frank grinned.

“Not necessarily, this isn’t the movies, and I am not the hero that they expect me to be”

“We just cant wait for bad things to happen before we react and counter”

“I say we bring it!”

OM2: Not Quite Ordinary Chapter 15: Unbroken Promises

OM2: Not Quite Ordinary

by Paul Diaz

Chapter 15: Unbroken Promises

Earlier

“I wonder how Jennifer is doing?” Yehleen asked as she sipped a cup of hot coffee. John was slouched on his wheelchair, he could barely open his eyes for he was up all night. “I don’t know Yehl, I just hope nothing bad happens to her” he replied. “Did you dig up dirt on that William Gregory?” the doctor asked. “Nothing, his record is unquestionable, but I am not giving up” he told her.

Several agents rushed to the lounge which surprised the couple, “Quick turn on the television!” one yelled. Yehleen reached for the remote and turned the television on.

“Oh my God! Is that Jennifer?!!!” John asked. “Why is she kneeling on the street…oh no! Who are those men? Why are they pointing guns at her?” Yehleen asked. “Public execution” one agent said as all of them were shocked.

People who were watching at their homes sent messages to others to watch television, in a span of seconds the live feed was broadcasted nationwide. A few more seconds later it was broadcasted worldwide.

People on the streets walking, they focused their attention of the giant video board on one of the buildings. Others knocked on store windows to call for others to watch, cars stopped and seconds later hundreds of people were crying and screaming, they knew what was about to happen, they were all screaming hard, all wishing that they could be heard. Wishing that the men would not continue.

“I cant watch this” Kevin said as he turned around from the window. “Face front! This is what you requested so be a man and watch!” William said forcing the agent to face the window. “What are you waiting for?” the elder said on his phone and as soon as he blinked the first shot was fired.

It was like war as more guns were fired. Screams were louder around the city, around the world, pleading to the men to stop, but they could not be heard. “No!!! Make them stop!!!” Yehleen screamed as he planted her face in John’s chest. Everyone in the lounge was filled with anger as they watched their friend’s fate.

“John make them stop!!!” Yehleen pleaded but John couldn’t do anything but close his eyes and hug his fiancée. Only the ones who were brave enough continued watching, and as the guns stopped firing, they were the ones who saw something extraordinary.

“What the heck! Everyone look!” one agent shouted. John slowly opened his eyes and once he saw his friend’s face he started crying louder. Yehleen looked at his fiancée, she was used to seeing him cry, she was about to comfort him but she heard Sarah Kelly clearly say Frank’s name. Yehleen quickly looked at the television and there on the screen stood their friend, he was not dead.

The whole world erupted in joy as they saw Jennifer alive. In front of her stood the hero who they thought was dead, he was alive and he was angry. A minute ago the city was filled with screams, this time there was a state of euphoria. Lots of people cheered and clapped as Frank beat the men who fired at Jennifer. People who were close by ran towards the Shelton Hotel to see for themselves their risen hero.

Erick was punching and kicking the air, following Frank’s every move as Arnold watched him. “I taught him that move” the military officer said. Back at the FBI lounge John was doing the same, he was punching the air and everyone was surprised as he was able to kick. “John!!!” Yelheen screamed prompting her fiancée to stop.

“What is it Yehl?” he asked. The other agents were likewise didn’t believe what they saw, “John you kicked!” she said. “Yeah, I was imitating Frank” the man in the wheelchair said. “No! John, you kicked!” Yelheen reiterated. “I said I was imitating Frank, is that wrong?” John asked. “Hey John, you kicked” one agent told him and that is the only time the words sinked in John’s brain.

John looked at his legs, he could move them. Instead of witnessing the miracle, everyone’s attention was back at the television as Frank was speaking. Many did not listen to what he said, a lot were still in disbelief seeing him alive. He was alive and after his speech everyone started to laugh as Frank lifted his arm upwards.

They all saw him the first time he did that, they knew that he was the Frank that was thought of dead. They watched him die, they were seeing him alive, it was still him but seconds later the saw Jennifer hold on to him, and what they saw next made the whole world speechless.

The city that erupted in wild cheers fell silent, everyone looked on as Jennifer and Frank rose up to the air. Those who were in the area knew it wasn’t a movie, it was not special effects, they were witnessing something amazing right in front of them.

Frank and Jennifer were hugging each other as they rose to the clouds. To make their fateful reunion much sweeter, they kissed.

“Why did you let me wait?”

“I didn’t know how to explain it. I too was surprised”

“Stupid! I wouldn’t care less why…what is important is you are alive…I missed you so much”

“I watched over you always”

“I felt you…but they wouldn’t believe me”

“Now they will…I love you so much Jennifer…lets go home now”

“Look, they are all here to watch us”

The couple looked down and saw lots of people on top of buildings waving and cheering at them. More people were on the streets looking up so Frank looked at Jennifer. “Would you like to go closer?” he asked and she smiled at him. “The first time, it was real but you said I was dreaming” she whispered. “I am sorry I had to lie. I didnt know how to explain” Frank reasoned.

“They laughed at me when I told them that dream, show them that I was not dreaming Frank” Jennifer said and Frank smiled at her. The two flew around the city, people were happy to see them. The dead rose from the grave, a man that could fly, but they were not dreaming.

Several hours later at the Shelton Hotel suite two men were watching the news.

“This is just in Darrel, the gang member who pointed at Jennifer Appleby being the mastermind just recanted his story. Based on reports he was just following the plan of William Gregory, the alleged real mastermind behind all of the events. Darrel is now under police custody likewise the hospital where the thirty gang members were rushed to is heavily guarded by the military…”

William turned off the television and threw away the remote control. “What are we going to do?” Kevin asked. “I don’t know” William replied as he closed his eyes and leaned back. Seconds later his phone rang, “William! The cops are on the way there right now as we speak” Tina said. “Yes I know, thank you” the man said as he turned off his phone.

“What are we going to do now?” Kevin again asked. “We just wait” William replied as he felt lifeless on the couch. “What do you mean we wait? They are coming after us now!” the agent told him as there was a knock on the door and it was the cops. “Go open the door” William said. “What?! Are you just going to give up?” Kevin asked and before he could reply the door opened and cops pointed guns at them. “There is no need for gun pointing, I will come peacefully” William said as he raised both of his hands.

Kevin saw the William’s face, there was defeat written all over. He too raised him arms as Jeremy took his gun and badge. “You are a disgrace! If it was only me, I would not take you in. I would give you to Frank myself” the supervisor whispered.

Hours later Jennifer woke up, she wasn’t in a dark cell anymore, she was at a place she well remembered. The moon light brightened her room, she was not alone. Beside her was the man she loved, he was asleep and she still could not believe he was there.

Jennifer caressed Frank’s face, feeling his skin made her believe that she was not dreaming. Frank slowly opened his eyes and smiled, “I love you” she whispered. Frank looked towards the desk clock and saw the time, 3:16 AM.

“Remember back at the docks, we were talking until morning. You said you were sleepy but there I really didn’t want you to go to sleep for I wanted to tell you something. You turned your com off so I flew to your terrace, I saw you hug your pillow and I heard you whisper” Frank said and Jennifer was surprised.

“You heard me?” she asked and he smiled at her. “It was 3:16 in the morning. I wanted to reply and say I love you too but I didn’t want to scare you. I was so happy that time for those were the words I wanted to tell you but you said it first” he explained.

“That is why ever since we were together you woke me up the same time in the morning to tell me you love me?” she asked. “I am sorry, I am a bit sentimental, I know I can tell you anytime of the day I love you but 3:16 in the morning was just special for me. I lost love, and I didn’t know what was happening to me. I didn’t know if I was a freak, I didn’t know if I will be loved again. But that moment I felt loved” Frank said.

“You made me cry” Jennifer whispered. “I know I did, but I never broke my promise and I never will. Those tears you shed while I was gone were your last ones. I will never make you cry again”

“I am going to make you a promise, a promise that I am never going to break”

“I am never going to leave your side”