In-Flight
Jake's alarm went off at 5:30AM and he got out of bed immediately. He showered, got dressed, had coffee and waited for his ride to show up. He had spent the two day going over dossiers, combing over maps and done everything else required to ensure that the mission had a successful outcome.
His ride was on time. As he entered the black SUV, his driver handed him a briefcase, nodded at him and in a split second, they were on their way to the airbase. In under an hour, Jake would be on his way to South Armenistan.
He did not want to think of Olivia but he had no choice in the matter. She had his heart. He was disappointed that she did not commit to him exclusively but at the same time, he did not give up hope that they would eventually be together if he survived this dangerous assignment.
He knew she thought he was being petulant why he said no to the dinner, but his mission was classified so he couldn't tell her anything. He was also relieved that he would not be in the same room with Fitz.
Jake opened his briefcase and pulled out an envelope marked Operation: Amazon-T3 and went over the instructions carefully. He knew the stakes were very high and one mistake could compromise hundreds of people and end lives including his own.
He was chosen for the mission because he was familiar with the South Armenistan landscape, knew the language; he had nerves of steel and always got the job done. He was good at his job. He was the best they had for such a surgical mission.
It would be another 21 hours before his arrival at the Base, so he put away his briefcase, leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. He had not gone back overseas since the tragedy. He had hoped he would never have to go back to the zone but here he was; on his way to a region that could bring up old ghosts he would rather stay buried.
The buzzing of his phone brought him back to the present.
"Liv."
"Hi Jake, did I wake you?"
"No, what's up?"
It was 8AM on a Saturday morning and Jake wondered why Liv was calling him so early. He hoped everything was okay with her.
"Jake, I just… had this dream yesterday…Never mind, I just wanted to say hi."
"I am glad you called, Liv. What was the dream about?"
"It was nothing…the dream was nothing. I just want to tell you it's okay that you can't make it to the dinner, Jake."
"You sound so far away. Jake, are you okay?"
"I'm great, Liv. See you soon."
After they hung up, Jake went back to his resting position and vowed to himself that no matter what, he would make it back alive….For Liv. For both of them.
(Hahaha – Armenistan? Where's that). Also this is my first story and I am just winging it.