Undercover Hostage
Chapter 3
Agent G Callen stepped out of the car feeling the coolness of the nights breeze. He adjusted the bow tie that circled his neck uncomfortably, the one that had the microphone and camera attached to it. Moving around the car his gaze travelled up and down the street and took in the long line of dressed up people all waiting to enter the newest club around. Opening the door of the sleek black car he felt Kensi's smaller hand slip into his when he offered it to her and watched a long leg slide out of the car, the rest of her following. Callen couldn't help but forget the situation only for half a second as she threw him a convincing smile. Well it would have been to most people but after knowing her for so long he could see the slight remnants of apprehension and worry that swirled in Kensi's eyes. He slipped an arm around her small waist pulling her against him and internally cursed, feeling his own apprehension and worry increase as he felt the explosives that were strapped to her body against his hand.
They fell into the swing of things relatively quickly – after all they were born operators; the both of them and it wasn't their first time to a club pretending to be a couple. But it was different and they both knew that. There was a lot more at stake here and both agents knew that with one click of a button or one code both of them could be easily blown to the heavens along with most of the building and countless people who had innocently come out for a good night. Kensi sent a beaming smile to the bouncers and pulled out the pass she had found within her clutch and both of the men nodded. Sliding her hand down his arm until their fingers threaded, she clasped Callen's hand and looked back at him with a smile before he followed her into the club ignoring the protest that had erupted from the waiting crowd they left behind.
Together the two agents weaved through the crowd and Callen surprised himself when he realised that his eyes had narrowed and he'd drawn Kensi closer to himself as he noticed several men watching her closely. Once they'd arrived at the bar Callen slipped his arms around her waist standing behind Kensi while she ordered their drinks, after pulling his wallet out and slipping several bills on the bar. The man behind smiled at them and set about getting their drinks and Kensi turned around in Callen's arms swinging her arms around his neck playfully while she covertly searched the crowd. They'd been showed the pictures of the men they were looking for but had been told it was more likely that they would find them before they caught any glimpse and so they'd been instructed to play the couple and wait for to be approached.
It wasn't long until the men still back at Ops ordered them to dance and feeling like submissive puppets they headed for the dance floor and wrapped themselves around each other salaciously dancing like most of the other couples on the floor. Callen grinned at Kensi as he playfully spun her around trying to ease her nerves before he pulled her back into his arms. Both agents continued to scan the crowd and keep both eyes open to the world around them. A task that for some reason both agents found slightly harder than usual. With a hand on her waist Callen couldn't help but relish the feeling of her in his arms and Kensi was about just as happy to be in them. But as they brushed over the explosives they were slammed back down to reality far too quickly and both knew that there wasn't time for anything else. Whatever it was?
It was when Callen and Kensi had retired from the dance floor both pretending to be exhausted and were sitting in one of the small booths that allowed them to have an ideal view of the entire place. Callen was sat on the seat facing the club and Kensi was poised on his lap. His arms were snug around her and one of his hands sat on her thigh while the other was weaved with hers. His head rested on her shoulder slightly so if anyone was to look their way they would see a couple whispering to each other. Nothing out of the ordinary for this place. They had been sitting their for almost ten minutes when they were approached by the barman who had served them at the beginning of the night. Both were relieved that they'd both acted as if they'd abandoned their drinks opting to dance instead especially if he was working for whoever these guys were.
He quickly asked their names and once satisfied he gestured for them to follow him. They walked through the crowd and neither agent attempted to claim their hand back from the other more content to draw strength from the other or perhaps just leave it there to remind themselves that the other was still there. They followed the guy up a flight of stairs before heading down a narrow hallway. The sound from downstairs was muffled and just the deep thump of the base penetrated the walls. At the end of the dimly lit and completely bare corridor the man came to a stop and Callen and Kensi exchanged a glance before watching as the man rapped on the door three times. They heard a voice from inside and the door was opened. When they entered the room they took in their surroundings. A high ceiling room painted a royal and rich red colour with heavy golden curtains. It was very expensive looking and exceedingly nice.
A man dressed in a suit, that would make Hetty green with envy, stood at their entrance and walked around the desk he had been sitting at. Callen watched the man nod to the barman who quickly scurried from the room closing the door behind him with a deafening click. The man's eyes then went to Kensi and his revolting gaze travelled from her heels right up her body making Callen frown and Kensi squirm uncomfortably under his steely gaze – after all she was supposed to be happily married. She expertly masked the small smirk that threatened to grow on her lips when Callen wrapped an arm around her letting his hand settle on her hip. They both flawlessly hid their responses when they heard the chilling laugh they hoped that soon they'd never have to hear again.
"Possessive agent Callen?" the teasing voice asked from his ear piece,
"He's always been a ladies man, wants them all and pretty there is just his type" he said and Callen just stopped himself from rolling his eyes pulling Kensi even closer.
It was then that there was movement from behind them and both agents turned to see a side door opening and several more men leave the room. And all were carrying guns – Callen sighed slightly feeling strange to be without his own gun. It was a security that he, and Kensi too he was sure, had gotten used to.
"I'm very glad you could make it tonight Mr Richardson please do sit" the man at the desk said finally drawing his gaze away from Kensi and focusing on him. Callen simply nodded before he and Kensi walked towards the two seats in front of the large wooden desks and sat down,
"I didn't know you had a wife Mr Richardson" Callen simply shrugged for the second time,
"I didn't think that fact was important -" but he was interrupted as the man rounded the desk for a second time standing next to Kensi smirking slightly,
"Well I certainly do think it's important" he said and offered her his hand which she took and watched as he raised them to his lips and kissed the back her hand gently,
"She is very beautiful, all family of my clients are welcome, so welcome..." he paused waiting for a response,
"Lauren, Lauren Richardson" she said and he smiled,
"Welcome Lauren it is lovely to have you here" he said and finally he released her hand. Callen playing the over jealous husband perfectly pulled her even tighter towards him watching the man carefully,
"Password and cash" the menacing voice said in both there ears and Callen pulled out the disc from his pocket twirling it in his hands,
"Straight down to business Mr Richardson, right then" the man said smirking and clicked his fingers only for one of the men in the room to run forward and place a black briefcase on the table. Flicking it open Callen and Kensi took in the green notes that lined the inside – that was a lot of money.
"He can probably buy you something nice with that sweetheart" the man said but Callen cut him off before he could add any more,
"And the password" Callen said as the man smirked,
"Ah yes the password" the man got up for the third time travelling around the desk and crouched down next to Kensi,
"Can you keep a secret my dear" the man briefly met Callen's gaze as he moved closer to Kensi as if going to whisper something in her ear. His lips brushed her jaw slightly making her flinch away from him but he simply moved closer.
"The password" Callen's voice was much stiffer this time and the man simply chuckled while Kensi glared at him as she felt his hot breathe on her ear. Callen didn't hear what was whispered in Kensi's ear but he did see the man kiss her skin slightly and his fingers lightly caress her arm. When Kensi found his eyes and nodded slightly Callen picked up the briefcase and dropped the disc on the desk and the sound caused the man to look up,
"There's the information we'll be going, thank you for your hospitality" Callen said and Kensi stood sliding her hand into his as if all she wanted to do was get out of that place as fast as possible. Which in reality was something she wouldn't mind doing anyway. She clung to Callen as the men had described Lauren Richardson would and watched as the man smiled towards her,
"We'll be in touch. Please feel welcome to come any time you'll be on the list and a hospitable client, entrance free" Callen nodded before he turned and led Kensi out the room.
"Very good, very very good" the man back at ops said in their ears.
"Head back outside the drivers there already" he said and Callen and Kensi weaved through the crowd heading straight for the door. But in the back of Callen and Kensi's mind they both knew that this was only the beginning. The man's I'll be in touch hinted that the men who was holding the entire ops centre hostage probably had more in store for them than they were letting on.
And that was another problem.
Chapter 3 hope you liked and please review!
Nina xx
