Dance Of Seduction
Chapter Nine
"Thanks Nathan..........oh ok but don't forget I'm on a deadline here.....no she's never met me which is something we can work to our advantage......yes I think that would be a wise decision......you too I knew you wouldn't let me down bye honey" Serena placed the phone back onto its cradle and smiled in satisfaction.
Pulling the files that she would need into a neat stack she stuffed them into her briefcase, then she set about the task of clearing up the mess she had made.
She was just closing the last filing draw when the door to the office burst open revealing a seething angry Mina standing in its opening.
"What the fucking hell do you think you are doing?" she stormed as she flung the door closed behind her.
Serena looked at her without so much as flinching, her gaze narrowed and her chin rose up determinedly.
"Mina you know the rules of contractment as well as anybody" she said in a monotone voice causing Mina to frown. "Of course I do" she stated irritably through clenched teeth.
"Then state to me code 54 of the contractment" Serena said and for a moment Mina looked uncomfortable.
"Personnel under contractorisation must be allocated all information regarding the client and the target" Mina said faintly.
Serena nodded and walked up to Mina glaring at her, Mina actually had the grace to look shame faced.
"I couldn't tell you the whole truth Serena it would have clouded your judgement of the mission" Mina said as she moved to sit behind her desk, looking up at Serena who placed hands on her hips. "Why was the information kept from me Mina, I think that under the circumstances I deserved to know about my client's mental state of health" Serena said sounding more than merely annoyed.
"Now Serena I didn't......" Mina began but was instantly cut off by Serena's angry voice.
"Why didn't you tell me that my client was mentally ill?" she spat her eyes fiery with anger narrowing to blue slits. "Now I see that my contract wasn't worth the full information, which leads me to be suspicious of my client's innocence or guilt" she said.
"So now I'm not sure as to what I'm going to do" she added her voice puzzled.
Darien frowned as he listened behind the closed door that led into Mina's office, contract? Client? What the hell was going on here?
He peered through a crack in the door, he noticed that the door didn't accommodate its frame and it left a slight crack near the hinges meaning he could look in without being detected.
But the conversation on which he was eavesdropping on was confusing to him, he didn't know what was going on. All the things that were being said puzzled him.
He felt bad about hovering outside the door listening to what was obviously a private discussion; he turned to leave when the next sentence stopped him.
"Ms Goober won't be happy about you delving into her background without authorisation" Mina said causing Darien to frown, where they talking about his ex wife?
"I think that I can handle Beryl" Serena said and Darien held his breath, what the hell was going on?
"I don't think that this is what's behind all this is it Serena" Mina said levelly.
"You want to know what I think" she said lightly and Serena tutted loudly, "As if you were giving me the choice" she said and Darien saw Mina grin widely.
"I think you're in love with the target" Mina said and Darien became more confused, target? What the hell......were they talking about him?
"I don't really think that's any of your business" Serena shot back at Mina who never flinced at the anger in her tone.
"Then why is it making you angry?" Mina said smoothly "hit a nerve did I" she asked and Darien saw Serena clench and unclench her fists.
"My relationship with Darien is my own business" Serena said and now it was Mina's turn to look angry.
"Damn it Serena" she yelled "you are under my employ, your breaking regulations" she seethed pushing her face up close to Serena's.
"Now you continue with your mission as ordered and stop dawdling" she said walking back to her desk. "Remember the clock is ticking" she added dismissing Serena by picking up the phone.
Serena turned to leave and Darien ran down the corridor and out of the building, he jumped in his car parked out of sight.
He watched Serena walk slowly out of the building and leisurely slip behind the wheel of her car.
Seconds later she was pulling out onto the busy street.
Darien sat there for a while, deep in thought and concentration about what he had overheard. Something was going on that involved his ex wife, and whatever it was it would not be good.
He was so angry that Serena was involved with whatever it was, but he couldn't bring himself to hate her. There was something in the way that was stopping the hate.
Love
He was in love with Serena, the only problem was she was hiding something from him..................and he was determined to find out what it was.
Hope you like that sorry for keeping you all waiting for the chapter and keeping you all in suspense. Thanks for the reviews and enjoy. Angel - Wings XxXxXxXxX
Chapter Nine
"Thanks Nathan..........oh ok but don't forget I'm on a deadline here.....no she's never met me which is something we can work to our advantage......yes I think that would be a wise decision......you too I knew you wouldn't let me down bye honey" Serena placed the phone back onto its cradle and smiled in satisfaction.
Pulling the files that she would need into a neat stack she stuffed them into her briefcase, then she set about the task of clearing up the mess she had made.
She was just closing the last filing draw when the door to the office burst open revealing a seething angry Mina standing in its opening.
"What the fucking hell do you think you are doing?" she stormed as she flung the door closed behind her.
Serena looked at her without so much as flinching, her gaze narrowed and her chin rose up determinedly.
"Mina you know the rules of contractment as well as anybody" she said in a monotone voice causing Mina to frown. "Of course I do" she stated irritably through clenched teeth.
"Then state to me code 54 of the contractment" Serena said and for a moment Mina looked uncomfortable.
"Personnel under contractorisation must be allocated all information regarding the client and the target" Mina said faintly.
Serena nodded and walked up to Mina glaring at her, Mina actually had the grace to look shame faced.
"I couldn't tell you the whole truth Serena it would have clouded your judgement of the mission" Mina said as she moved to sit behind her desk, looking up at Serena who placed hands on her hips. "Why was the information kept from me Mina, I think that under the circumstances I deserved to know about my client's mental state of health" Serena said sounding more than merely annoyed.
"Now Serena I didn't......" Mina began but was instantly cut off by Serena's angry voice.
"Why didn't you tell me that my client was mentally ill?" she spat her eyes fiery with anger narrowing to blue slits. "Now I see that my contract wasn't worth the full information, which leads me to be suspicious of my client's innocence or guilt" she said.
"So now I'm not sure as to what I'm going to do" she added her voice puzzled.
Darien frowned as he listened behind the closed door that led into Mina's office, contract? Client? What the hell was going on here?
He peered through a crack in the door, he noticed that the door didn't accommodate its frame and it left a slight crack near the hinges meaning he could look in without being detected.
But the conversation on which he was eavesdropping on was confusing to him, he didn't know what was going on. All the things that were being said puzzled him.
He felt bad about hovering outside the door listening to what was obviously a private discussion; he turned to leave when the next sentence stopped him.
"Ms Goober won't be happy about you delving into her background without authorisation" Mina said causing Darien to frown, where they talking about his ex wife?
"I think that I can handle Beryl" Serena said and Darien held his breath, what the hell was going on?
"I don't think that this is what's behind all this is it Serena" Mina said levelly.
"You want to know what I think" she said lightly and Serena tutted loudly, "As if you were giving me the choice" she said and Darien saw Mina grin widely.
"I think you're in love with the target" Mina said and Darien became more confused, target? What the hell......were they talking about him?
"I don't really think that's any of your business" Serena shot back at Mina who never flinced at the anger in her tone.
"Then why is it making you angry?" Mina said smoothly "hit a nerve did I" she asked and Darien saw Serena clench and unclench her fists.
"My relationship with Darien is my own business" Serena said and now it was Mina's turn to look angry.
"Damn it Serena" she yelled "you are under my employ, your breaking regulations" she seethed pushing her face up close to Serena's.
"Now you continue with your mission as ordered and stop dawdling" she said walking back to her desk. "Remember the clock is ticking" she added dismissing Serena by picking up the phone.
Serena turned to leave and Darien ran down the corridor and out of the building, he jumped in his car parked out of sight.
He watched Serena walk slowly out of the building and leisurely slip behind the wheel of her car.
Seconds later she was pulling out onto the busy street.
Darien sat there for a while, deep in thought and concentration about what he had overheard. Something was going on that involved his ex wife, and whatever it was it would not be good.
He was so angry that Serena was involved with whatever it was, but he couldn't bring himself to hate her. There was something in the way that was stopping the hate.
Love
He was in love with Serena, the only problem was she was hiding something from him..................and he was determined to find out what it was.
Hope you like that sorry for keeping you all waiting for the chapter and keeping you all in suspense. Thanks for the reviews and enjoy. Angel - Wings XxXxXxXxX
