My life is my own
By: Amee Eliza
"If only I get the chance to show the world what I can do." Casey explained.
"What do you actually want to do Miss Doug? And how can I help?" Kate wondered.
"I know you don't trust me, you think me mean and cruel. But I have suffered enough with those believed things about me." Casey wagged her finger at her.
"Miss Doug, I only want to know how can Warner corporation help with this plan to raise the security here in the United states?"
Farris barges in.
"Please Farris knock next time!" Casey yells angrily.
"Um... sorry. Your boy friend is clean. I found only one trace of Borrelia burgdorferi. He must of been bitten by a tick, I am glad we caught-"
"I know Farris don't you think I know? Look Farris, I know you're the man who knows his job, but I know mine as well."
Farris nodded his brow sweaty.
"Miss Warner let me show you to your vehicle."
"Farris wait!" Casey beckoned sharply.
"As soon as she is in her car, show Mr. Lennox into my office." She described moving her hands nervously.
Casey Doug was not what you would call lovely, yet signs of loveliness were written all over her face. Her hair was platinum blond and her eyes were hazel. Her eyes showed fierce emotion, which they had since the day she was born when she let out a wail of life.
"Yes Casey." Farris said like a child.
"One thing Miss Doug." Kate interjected.
"Why do we need to let out this bad press about Wayne Palmer?" She was earnest in her question and looked for the answer.
She waited as Casey ran her hand casually down her waist to her hips.
"The American people must know the reality of their President." Casey offered.
Kate wanted to say more but Farris grabbed her hand in warning. "Talk to her tomorrow." He whispered.
When they left the building out into the cold evening Kate broke the silence.
"I know what I am suppose to do, but I am not so sure why." Kate confided in Farris (the scientific researcher whom she had only met two days ago).
"Look, Kate there is a bigger picture. Just have a little faith." He gave a smile. His teeth were dentist perfect.
"Good bye." Kate got in her steel blue Toyota Sienna and back up slowly and then pulled out.
Farris didn't come back the second she was absent. He sat for a while and basked in the cold breeze.
I wonder what I am suppose to be doing, Of course I do, why am I saying this? I am a professional. What have a guilty conscience? For what? Miss Doug is going to do the best for the United States, plus we are not going this thing alone. We have some others to help guide us in this mission.
He scratched his head. The soft humming of the electricity lines made him antsy.
He left the asphalt driveway and entered the left door.
Casey lurched forward suddenly. Tears came from her face. Was she ready for this?
Farris peeked his head in.
"Farris don't you ever do that again! I will not have you disrespect me like that. Making a fool of me in front of Miss Warner." She bursted out. Her cheeks were red.
" Casey, I am sorry. Let me get you some water?" He knew her throat got dry when she screamed a lot.
"Sure." She answered suddenly sounding helpless.
Ten minutes later with a glass of water in her hands the face came through the door.
"Casey?" Tom said in doubt.
The glass broke into pieces all around.
What was able to break loose now? Farris thought disheartened.