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Operation: Teenage Dilemma
Chapter Three
The morning was sunny and bright, unusual weather for London. The four girls woke early in their hotel room, each showering and changing. Dressed in their best that they could salvage, they made their way down to the two parked cars.
Regina and Skottie rode with Tai in her car, and Carver went with Janelle. They all made their way down the street, minding traffic and bicycles that passed lazily by. It was about eight o'clock in the morning, and all the girls were beat.
" Skottie, please, don't mess with the stereo. Skottie!" Tai smacked her hand hard and the girl recoiled. She rubbed her hand and Regina rolled her eyes.
"Please, Skottie, try and act your age," Regina stated. Her British accent was thick. She rolled down the window and the wind flew into the car.
"That goes for all of us. Carver too." Tai stated. She turned the wheel right, Skottie spotting the MI6 building.
They parked their cars close by a café' and started walking towards the huge building. Skottie and Carver cast Tai and Janelle a scared look. Regina wrapped her arm around Carver's shoulder and squeezed her in a sideways hug.
"Alright, here we are. Remember, behave; all of you." Regina stated.
"Yes mother." Janelle answered.
"Both of you, snap out of it!" Tai snapped her fingers in front of their faces and climbed the marble steps.
Entering, they made their way down the bland hallway, each having their secret fears. They were wanted by the Russian government, for their inheritance. They never thought having rich parents would be so difficult. Secretly, if they could take it all back, they would.
"Ah! The Hadley's I presume?" The pretty red-haired secretary asked, stopping her work on the computer. She cupped her hands on her lap and stared up at them.
"That would be us," Janelle smiled weakly.
"Alright, you may go in. M has been expecting you."
Tai cast a look to Janelle. Janelle thanked her and all five of them made their way towards the door. They each took a breathe and entered. Tai opened the door and entered, Regina following. The stood off to the side as Janelle, Skottie, and Carver entered. The respectively closed the door and made their way forward.
"Oh yes, come in girls. Please, make yourselves comfortable." The woman in the tan pantsuit stated kindly. She rose, her hands on the table. Then someone rose from a leather chair.
He was a tall, brawny man with dark brown hair. It was slick and combed back nicely, and his suit was pressed perfectly. He turned towards them and nodded politely. They all took breathes. He was incredible.
"Ladies, ladies, please, have a seat. I believe we have some business to attend to." M said.
All the girls shook of the infatuation with the man and pried themselves into reality. Carver and Skottie claimed the chairs, and Janelle, Tai and Regina stood behind them. They each took several gulps and Skottie stated.
" Just so we're acquainted, I'm Skottie. This is my sister Carver, my other sister Janelle and my sister Regina." She pointed to each and crossed a leg over the other.
"Ah, and who might you be?" M asked, pointing to Tai.
"Tatyanna Wallace. But everyone calls me Tai. I am their cousin. We live together." She answered.
M nodded and sat again, sitting back in her leather chair. She crossed her leg and cupped her hands on her knee, smiling to each of them. The man stood respectively in the back and M cast a look to him. Her eyes widened and she rose again.
"Oh, please excuse my mannerisms. Girls, this is my best agent." She gestured towards him. He made his way forward, smiling to each of the girls, particularly Janelle.
"The name's Bond. James Bond."
Tai nodded and smiled and Janelle suddenly had color in her face. She faked a cough and Regina smiled and waved, and Carver and Skottie nodded.
"A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Bond." Regina stated quietly.
"James is fine. We're all friends here."
"Are we?" Carver asked very quietly to Skottie.
James chuckled. "Yes, I assure you, my job is to protect you. There will be no hostility between us."
"And that's why you carry a gun at all times, right?" Tai snapped.
James chuckled and M raised her eyes. Janelle elbowed her in the ribs and Tai cast her a look. Skottie and Carver snickered. The room had an uncomfortable silence and Tai couldn't help but smile at herself. This guy was indeed gorgeous, but his looks to Janelle wasn't going to happen.
"So, M, we need to talk." James began.
"Yes, about terrorists," She answered.
"Our favorite subject." Janelle said.
James chuckled and cast a look to her. "You five are spitfires aren't you?"
"You could say that." Carver answered.
M rose and walked over to the window then looked at the girls. She looked to James then poured herself something to drink. A amber colored liquid. Alcohol.
"We realize we cannot make a transaction to the British banks since we aren't of age," Regina began, "and we have no relatives that are willing to do it for us."
"No grandparents of other family?" James asked.
"No sir. Everyone doesn't particularly like us." Tai said.
"Alright. So what do you suggest?" M asked.
Janelle spoke up. " Well, I certainly won't wait until I'm twenty-one to access my inheritance. And we don't have any relatives."
"It only leaves us with one choice." Skottie added.
James looked confused. "And what would that be?"
"We want an escort. To Russia." Tai blurted.
They all looked to her. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked to James then M. She sighed and rolled her eyes, shifting her weight onto her right leg. She looked to Janelle.
"Logically it's the only way. Janelle or I can't access the money with a transaction. And no one will transfer it for us. The only other way is to retrieve it manually, right?"
"It's true. But your wanted in Russia. The terrorists would shoot you on sight."
"That's why you're here, James." M began, " You have the license to protect them at all costs. These girls need their money and our protection. You're their only chance of getting into Russia unharmed."
"But, they won't give us the money, will they?" Carver asked.
"Technically they have to," James began, " Because it is your money. Since your parents didn't leave it permanently in Russia, it still belongs to you; in a British bank."
"But they won't just hand it to you girls. There will have to be a fight." M added.
" I see. So the only way we get the money is if we fight for it?"
James and M nodded and Janelle sighed. The girls cast looks to one another and Tai groaned.
"Violence. Just what we need."
"You'll get used to it when we're down there." James added.
Janelle shook her head. "We're aren't exactly violent people, excuse you."
"Pardon me then. I apologize."
" So we're going now?" Skottie confirmed.
"If you want your money, we have to."
They all were quiet. The girls gathered their things and thanked M, and Janelle turned to James. She smiled and then all the girls lined together and turned to M.
"Well, that's that. We'll see you again soon good Sir, and thank you for your time. It was a pleasure." Regina stated.
"We'll see you tomorrow. Pack your things and meet me here at seven o'clock tomorrow morning." James stated.
"Alright. Thanks again." Janelle said.
"Not a problem. A pleasure to meet all of you. Especially the spitfires that you are."
Tai smiled and grabbed Janelle, pulling her from James' gaze. She nodded to each of them and they left, down the hallway and out to their cars.
This would be a long few days.