The night had been calm, even though they both had some trouble sleeping in the same bed. Helena was the first to wake up and she noticed that Myka was just a few centimeters from her body, and that she had placed one of her arms over Helena. Helena tried to get out of bed without waking Myka up but when she tried to carefully lift Myka's arm she ended up waking her up.
Myka opened her eyes slowly, feeling movements on the bed then she saw Helena getting out of the bed and gently placing her arm back on the bed. She closed her eyes again realizing it wasn't time to wake up just yet. Helena looked back at Myka who seemed to be quite comfortable in bed.
Helena looked at the time and realized that they had to be at the event shortly therefore she picked up her gala clothes for the event and headed to the bathroom, but not before she turned to look at Myka again. She gave a smile and assumed she would go back to sleep. She left her clothes in the bathroom and turned towards the bed.
"Dear unknown actress, fame calls for you." - Helena said as she placed her hand gently on Myka's right shoulder making little circles.
"Is it time already for fame to call?" - Helena laughed when she heard that.
"Regretfully, yes, I'm sorry." - Myka opened her eyes and stretched as she got off the bed.
Helena turned to the bathroom while looking to make sure that Myka had really woken up. Certain that she had she closed the bathroom door. Myka headed towards her things and when she saw that Pete had left her a message, she smiled. Pete had the habit of always leaving morning messages during missions. It was a way for them to talk and a simple way to brighten the other's day. She started to look through her things as she waited for Helena finished changing clothes. They wanted to grab the artifact that same day because there were other places that needed to be investigated and this seemed to be a harmless quiet and fast mission to be resolved.
The second event consisted of a sort of breakfast between famous people. This event was by invitation only or if your name was on the list, therefore high leveled, A-list Hollywood stars would be present seeing how it was also a benefit event. Helena exited the bathroom in a nice shirt and slacks because this event was less formal than the one the night before.
Myka grabbed a light green dress, with the back open and made of a lightweight fabric since the forecast was for an extremely hot day, and went to the bathroom. Helena was arranging her things, she suddenly felt that this mission was not going to be as simple and they had thought.
It is just a feeling, don't worry. This is a simple mission and nothing is going to go wrong.
When Myka came out of the bathroom, Helena had finished arranging her things, she looked at Myka.
"I hope that the lady is hungry because we have a long breakfast ahead of us" - she said looking at Myka who nodded.
xxx 30 minutes later xxx
They both arrived at the event on time without having gotten lost on the way. After a brief conversation they each went their separate ways, to investigate the place as well as to see if the target was there with the bracelet.
A hungry Myka stood by the buffet table, thinking about what she should eat. Helena was climbing the stairs to the second floor wanting a better view of the people. Myka decided to eat some exotic fruit. She was socializing with a group of people, unaware that Helena was watching her.
Helena saw the target near Myka and went after her to put the plan in action, the plan which pretty much consisted of cornering the target and ripping the bracelet off or something friendlier.
Myka turned her head and saw Helena headed towards her. She turned her head in the opposite direction to see the target. Helena began to discretely pursue the target, waiting for the right moment when she got an idea. She approached Myka and quickly explaining what they were going to do.
Helena went up to the target and started a conversation so that they could get the target's attention in order to be able to corner her. Helena then called Myka to join them.
"This is the actress I represent. Could we talk in private? That way we can discuss the details without having to worry about curious ears." - Helena said making a hand gesture to Myka that she should smile. The target accepted gesturing them to follow her to a reserved room.
After a few minutes, the three of them were in a fairly large room that was well decorated to deceive anyone giving off a sense safety and security.
"So, I wanted to talk about…"
"Helena, I don't want to hear it. I want to know why you two have been watching me." - The target said looking at Helena who was wearing a confused look, like she didn't understand.
"Excuse me, watching you?" - Helena said sensing that feeling again, she tried to ignore it because Pete was the one who knew about vibes. Myka was a bit further away and she began to slowly move closer.
"Yes, you have been following me during the entire event as well as yesterday. Would you like to explain that?"
"I can guarantee that we have not been watching you, we are only trying to propose a deal." - Myka finally said, making Helena nod automatically.
Myka and Helena were practically side by side, a few meters away from the target who was looking at them with an air of suspicion.
"I know you are not here to make a deal, you are here because of the bracelet. Am I wrong?" - Helena and Myka looked at each other not knowing what to do.
"Yes, we wanted to make a deal to remove the bracelet from you. That is a dangerous artifact capable of killing. Please take if off."
What happened next happened extremely fast and can be classified as having happened in the blink of an eye. The target quickly opened a drawer, grabbed a weapon and pointed it at Myka, making the memories of Sam's death come back abruptly.
A shot went off and was heard by everyone at the benefit, making everyone instinctively lower themselves while trying to understand what was happening as security was trying to evacuate the area. A second shot was heard making security draw their weapons and head in the direction the shots were coming from.
Myka couldn't believe that one of her worst nightmares were happening again, this time they felt more surreal because she didn't imagine that this mission could end this way. The memories of Sam were coming and going so violently that she couldn't react. The scene seemed to be going in slow motion for Myka and Helena.
Myka was holding onto Helena's body, who had thrown herself in front of Myka and had been shot. Helena put her hands on her abdomen, feeling something warm she raised her hands and started to lose consciousness when she saw blood. Myka was desperately looking around and screaming for help.
The security guards were too late to chase after the target but at least there was hope that they could save Helena.
Pete and Claud were to finish the mission although Claud wasn't too thrilled to do it since Helena has been shot twice.
"Claud, calm down, when I feel a vibe I'll let you know." - Pete said trying to calm Claud, who still didn't want to do the mission.
"Oh, sure, so that I can be targeted afterwards, go for it king of the vibes." - Claud looked at Pete.
They were at the hotel that the target was staying, apparently she left the hotel quickly, without the bracelet, allowing Pete and Claud a chance to make a plan to grab the bracelet in her absence as they rode the elevator to the top floor.
"What if she appears out of nowhere shooting?" - Claud asked making Pete take a deep breath.
"Claud, two words: calm down" - Pete said as he exited the elevator looking for the number 1053.
Claud had her hand on her tesla walking behind Pete also looking for the number 1053. They found it at the end of the hallway. Pete signaled Claud that she should break in. Claud smiled and grabbed her master key and began the process of breaking in quietly.
"I think it's ridiculous that these hotels don't modernize, keys have been around for a long time. I would love to try to break into a door with a magnetic reader." - Claud said when she heard a click and she opened the door.
Claud went in first with the tesla in her hand in case someone showed up. Pete put on the purple gloves and looked for the bracelet. After having searched the entire apartment they found a digital safe, with a reasonable size to hide a bracelet. Pete looked at Claud.
"Here is a little challenge for you." - Pete said as Claud smiled.
"That is not a challenge it is small progress from the door. Have these people never heard of technology?"
Claud took about 2 minutes to break the code to the safe; she put on her purple gloves before she opened the safe door. The bracelet was actually in there. Then Claud grabbed the bracelet and handed it to Pete who placed it in the bag.
"Mission complete, no one else was targeted and no weird vibes." - Pete said when he left the apartment, with Claud following, gently closing the door. They both left as quickly as possible in the most discreet manner possible. They considered this mission closed and one less thing to worry about.
N/A
I hope you enjoyed the chapter. =)
I'm sorry for shots, but good things are to come!
P.S. I didn't forgotten you. Just remember that is the end of year, I'm a student and I have to write the portuguese version. So, a little patience is welcomed! =)