Chapter 17
Sydney could feel the tension, could almost cut it with a knife. Dad had turned up as promised but she wish he hadn't. The air between them had changed almost immediately. Dad obviously not happy about being in the same room as Mom. But why? As far as she knew before hand they were getting on find before Kashmir. Well damned if they tell me. Sometimes they could be just as stubborn as each other.
"Sweetheart, is dinner ready yet?"
"Almost Ready" Almost ready as it could be thought Sydney. Not sure how good it is. Francie was always the chef she thought with a pang of sadness.
Sydney carried the plates to the table and placed them down. It wasn't the most elaborate meal but it was one they all enjoyed. Meatloaf.
"So Dad, everything prepared for tomorrow?"
"Yes. Bait with Alison and then grab him, should be nice and easy."
"What about Nadia? Is she gonna be put into custody?"
"No, that's pretty much up to her government. But Dixon is considering trying to recruit her. It seems she's a natural talent like you."
"But, I'm not a natural talent Dad. You programmed me. You and that damned project Christmas." Sydney turned around and stormed out.
Irina's mouth gaped. "You don't think, that the KGB programmed her?"
"I'm not sure. Maybe"
"You know what I've realised Jack, no matter what else has gone on everything still leads back to that project. If only it had never happened."
Don't stay that. We would of never of meet if it wasn't for that project."
"But I thought you hated what had happened"
"All them years ago, yes I had that problem. I was duped but since then I've realised no matter what went on, you were the best thing that ever happened to me. You still are. I Love You Irina."
"No Jack, It's Laura you love not me" Her thoughts were gleeful, but her subconscious trying to find a flaw.
"At first I though that. That my feelings were projected onto you because of Laura. But I come to realise that it was you I cared about. You're personality, your looks. Everything about you. Not the woman you were."
"Well considering we're sharing. I'm in love with you Jack. I have been for the last 30 years."
"I know, your sister kindly pointed that out to me"
"Finally Katya is good for something."
"Lets not talk about her. Come here" he said.
Irina walked across to him and straddled his lap. She bent down and kissed him. The hunger growing in both of them as they started to peel of each others clothes.
Sydney walked back into the house, her hissy fit over, willing to talk to her Dad. She turned into the direction of her dining room to be greeted by a sight. Her Parents...
"Mom! Dad!"