Chapter Four-

POV-Alex

My stomach was rumbling and I blushed. I hadn't had breakfast and now I was starting to regret that decision. Percy had Michael call me early in the morning to activate me for another op. right now, Amanda was going over the mission and helping me choose the proper outfits.

"Alex, you look beautiful in this outfit."

I had on a purple, sequined halter dress with a pair of silver stilettos. My hair was up in a sophisticated side pony tail, curled with a few strands around my face. My mind drifted off to my neighbor Nathan. I wonder what he would think if I were to wear this on a date with him. I stopped right there. Stop Alex, if you keep thinking about him then it will be harder to keep him safe. I told myself.

"Thanks Amanda. Will Mr. Williams like it?" Mr. Williams was the target of the latest division op. I wonder who would want him dead. Then I remembered he would survive regardless, I had a feeling Nikita would be there.

"Of Course. Which client has ever not liked one of the outfits I have chosen?" Self centered much? Amanda thought too highly of herself, maybe that's how she ended up here in Division.

After changing I went to the computer lab and downloaded the latest Intel on division onto my flash drive. I would have to give it to Nikita tomorrow. I wonder if she had thought of a way to protect Nathan yet. I heard footsteps and pulled the flash drive out.

"Alex?"

It was Michael. "Hello Michael. What do you want?"

"Just wanted to know if you are ready for your op."

"As ready as I'll ever be."

"That's good. Just be careful. And one last thing, if you run into Nikita let me know as soon as possible."

"Yes I will." as he walked out I wondered why I saw a sudden sadness cross over his features when he mentioned Nikita's name. I know I couldn't have imagined it. Maybe something happened during their run in that I wasn't filled in about.

I woke up the next morning prepared for what was install. I had contacted Nikita last night and she told me to call Michael as soon as she got there. They had information to discuss. She wouldn't tell me anything else and I was so confused. I wondered if they had come up with some kind of agreement.

I was locking the door when I heard an all too familiar voice. "ALEX! I've been worried about you, where have you been?"

I turned around. "Nathan, errr I'm in a rush right now. Have a big job today that I have to do can we talk later?"

"Uh yeah sure I guess. Be careful okay? "

I had heard that sentence so many times in the past 48 hours. "Yeah I will." I smiled and started walking away.

"Wait!" I felt him grab my arm. A hot tingly feeling began spreading throughout my body. I was pretty sure he could feel my heartbeat quicken. "How about we do dinner tonight?"

I racked my brain for an excuse. "I can't I'm sorry business dinner. Maybe some other time." I looked as apologetic as I could afford. He released his grip and I felt his mood change.

I hurried out of the building before hot tears covered my face.