chapter 6: The Mission
Five minutes later they were both walking towards the car that the CIA had left there for them.
After a while they arrived at a CIA safe house where they could change their clothes and prepare the mission.
"Hey, Syd, why don't you go get changed in the bathroom, ok?"
"Sure. No problem!" They took their clothes and both got dressed for the party.
Vaughn was ready first and he checked everything they needed for the mission.
After about twenty minutes, Sydney came out of the bathroom and Vaughn was breath taken about what he saw.
She was wearing a beautiful, long white dress and her hair was hanging loosely over her shoulders. He walked over to her and couldn't stop smiling.
"Why are you smiling like that?"
"Why am I smiling? Look at you! You look absolutely amazing!" He kissed her on the cheek.
"Thanks. You look hansom yourself too." He was wearing a black tuxedo and she had always found him very attractive in it.
"Thank you. Are you ready Ms. Hilton?"
"Yes I am." They quickly put on their fake wedding rings and drove away from the safe house.
A little while later they arrived at the party. They walked into the house hand in hand and it didn't take long before they spotted Nick Haywood.
Vaughn whispered something in Sydney's ear.
"Are you ready to meet another creep?" She smiled and whispered back.
"Aren't I always?"
"You got a point on that one!"
"I know!" They walked over to where Mr. Haywood was standing. Vaughn quickly got in his role.
"Mr. Haywood, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. I'm Josh Hilton and this is my wife, Reese Hilton." Nick turned to Sydney and kissed her hand.
"The pleasure is all mine." Sydney smiled at him and already had enough of his flirting. Vaughn saw the look in Nick's eyes when he was looking at Sydney and he suddenly started to feel incredibly jealous. Sydney noticed this and as an act of reassurance, she squeezed his hand and he immediately felt a bit better.
"I'm sorry to already leave you this soon, but there's someone over there who I absolutely
have to see. But don't worry, I'll be back later."
"We'll be looking forward to it." he shook Vaughn's hand and kissed Sydney's hand once again. He then left them alone and Sydney sighed.
"I already hate him."
"I know. I can't stand him either." Vaughn looked at her and asked her to dance with him.
"I'd love to." He took her hand and led her to the dance-floor. She placed her hands around his neck and he placed his around her waist and they started dancing.
No I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way
The story goes
You always smile but in your eyes
Your sorrow shows
Yes it shows
No I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
When I had you there
But then I let you go
And now it's only fair
That I should let you know
What you should know
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I can't give any more
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't give
I can't give any more
She laid her head on his shoulder and now she was so close to him, she could smell the scent of his aftershave. She realized how much she had missed that and she sighed.
Vaughn heard this and wanted to know what she was thinking about.
"What's wrong?" She looked up at him.
"I missed you!" He smiled and kissed her.
"I missed you too!" They danced a bit further until Nick Haywood came back over to them.
"I hope you both are having a great time?"
"Yes we do. I was actually wondering if I could ask you something."
"Of course you can Mr. Hilton. What is it?"
"Well, I recently started in the oil business and I know that you have built up great imperia." Nick interrupted him. "That's right, why?"
"Well, maybe you could give me some tips or something…"
"Of course, I'd love to. Why don't you follow me to my office?"
"That would be great. Thank you."
"You're welcome." They followed him and they came to a big hall and on the left was his office. They walked in and started talking.
An half an hour later they were done talking and as they were ready to leave, Sydney dropped the bug on his desk. It was a magnificent listening device in the shape of a paperclip.
Vaughn and Sydney shook his hand and thanked him for the talk and the party. After saying goodbye they walked back to the car and drove to the safe house to get changed.
After an hour they arrived at the airport and they saw that the plane was already waiting for them. They quickly walked towards it and took place in their seats. The same moment the plane took off, Sydney let out a big yawn. Vaughn smiled at her.
"Tired?"
"Yeah. I'm sorry."
"It's ok. Why don't you sleep a bit and I'll wake you up when we're back in L.A."
"That would be great! Thank you!"
"You're welcome." Sydney relaxed in her seat and laid her head on his shoulders and closed her eyes. She soon drifted off to a peaceful sleep. Vaughn kissed her hair and whispered goodnight.
During the whole flight Sydney had slept with her head on Vaughn's shoulders. He was glad to feel her so close to him, but his happiness soon disappeared as the captain announced they would be landing in five minutes. Vaughn didn't want to wake her up just yet, but he knew he had to.
He decided to kiss her awake and it didn't take long before she finally woke up.
She smiled sheepish at him.
"That was a great way to wake up."
"I thought so. We're landing in five minutes." Her smile soon faded away and Vaughn noticed it.
"I know. Hey, I was thinking that maybe I could …"
"What?"
"I was thinking that maybe I could come to your place some time to meet Cassie…"
"I'd like that." She took his hand in hers and they intertwined their fingers.
"Yeah?"
"Yeah." He leaned over to her and they kissed on the same moment as the plane landed.
After a minute they stood up and got out of the plane. They held each other again for a long time before they walked back to their cars. They got in and drove away separately.
Vaughn arrived at his place about a half an hour later. He went straight to bed and immediately fell asleep while thinking about Sydney.
Meanwhile Sydney went to pick her daughter up at Stacey's house.
After a while they arrived home and Sydney had to carry Cassie inside, because the little girl had fallen back asleep in the car.
She tucked her in and Sydney then went to her own room to get changed.
That night she thanked God that she and Vaughn were together again…
Authors Note : Sorry that you all had to wait so long for me to update, but the last week has been kind of hectic…But thanks to all of you who reviewed my story. It really means a lot to me!
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please let me know what you thought of it…Whether it's good or bad. Anyway…I won't be able to update this week because I'm leaving for a holiday...I promise that it will be worth the wait!!!
Lots of love, Ms.MV
P.S: the lyrics are from the song Without you by Mariah Carey
