As promised I'm posting the second chapter, it is short but always something, Enjoy ;)
"People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both."
― Jonathan Carroll
2. Suddenly Everything Has Changed
The ride was long and silent. Nikita was driving fast, focused on the road. Although Michael had so many questions he wanted to ask her he didn't want to do it right now. He could feel how angry she was and he was certain it wouldn't be hard to start a fight right now. There will be time for them to talk. When the emotions will lower. He knew she was surprised with his sudden reappearance. He surprised himself as well. He was thinking about going back for a long time, but was afraid what he would find. He made mistakes. They both did. But he hoped it was not too late for them to make up for lost time. As for now he chose the safe question to ask:
-So…. What's the plan?
-Guardian's name is Mason Dale. Birkhoff said he checked in the River Walk Hotel. We go there, find the guardian, grab the box, destroy it and run. –she answered keeping her sight on the road.
-Hell of a plan. –He smirked
- Hey, I didn't ask you for help, you offered it yourself, so either way you stay silent and do what I say or you can go back to London.
"Not so safe question after all" Silence again.
-How is Max? –she asked suddenly.
-He is.. okay… -Michael was choosing words carefully. He started school in September. He is very proud.
-You must be proud too.
-Yeah I am. He is a smart kid.
-And Cassandra?
-She is trying to transfer from field agent to office. She doesn't want to risk so much with Max being around.
-Oh… good.
-How is Alex doing?
-She's fine. She in Greece with Sean now. They are visiting her mother.
-Wait…her mother? I thought she was dead
-She did too. But it turned out she was still living in their old house in Russia with Sergei Semak who hired Division to kill the Udinov family.
-And Sean? Did you mean Sean Pierce? The Sean Pierce who was sent by Oversight to keep an eye on Amanda? Since when was He on our side?
-Since He tried to kill me and I helped him rescue his mother. By the way, Amanda is no longer running Division. Percy is back on the board.
-Wow… when did all this happen? –he was shocked.
-You were gone for a long time Michael. Many things have changed.
Michael looked at her trying to figure out what she meant. He had a weird sensation that she wasn't only talking about Alex and Percy.