Den Sector
It is said to be the most powerful PMC sector in the world established by a mysterious person 50 years back. The Den Sector's base is situated in the country of Angria where mercenary organizations are illegal. It is said that the Den Sector and the country Angria had a special bond. Most of the people thought it is a rumor but very few know about the background of the Den Sector. Country Angria has its special laws. Even though it is a small country, one can not underestimate its connection and power. Even though it is illegal to create a mercenary organization, country Angria had numerous secret organizations. Many powerful mercenary organizations are abolished after Den Sector was established. But no one knows Den Sector is the collection of those abolished mercenary organizations. It was to maintain the peace of the nation. The other mercenary organizations knew its power and strength. So out of fear, some organizations plot some underhand methods to suppress Den Sector. But no organization can win against the Den Sector.
To the outside world, the Den Sector was a mercenary organization. But very few people knew it is a PMC.
Both private military contractors (PMC) and mercenaries work for money. Mercenaries are individual soldiers who can be hired by whoever pays them while PMCs recruit these people in an organization.
Mercenaries don't have any tie to a company or state and title, they only fight for money. However, private soldiers are working for a recognized company that is registered with authorities of a country where their operations are based.
The PMCs serve as the intermediary between professional soldiers and the governments.
As compared to conventional mercenaries, PMCs have access to much more complex and heavier military equipment like tanks, helicopters, and planes, while mercenaries have light arms.
Mercenaries are generally deployed for frontline combat while PMC soldiers can serve a variety of areas: security, logistic, transportation, gathering intelligence, network, and combat.
But PMCs are also trained mercenaries.
Den Sector has its yearly mission. Those who are capable enough can join the yearly missions.
This year is different from the other years. The newly appointed leader brought up the SPY MISSION. It is because the Den Sector has some internal spies from the rival mercenary organizations. They have to find the spies soon or else they cannot control the situation. Because of the mission, the newly appointed leader was not introduced. But he'll give some orders to carry the mission.
...
Den sector base.
Nearly twenty people were gathered in a spacious room. Leo and Evan were the youngest among them. They discussed the ongoing mission.
Evan saw Leo was observing some mission people. He had a hunch about Leo's action. But he did not question him now. When all of them were gone, Leo and Evan entered a secret cabin.
"So how is your observation?"
Evan asked when he entered the room.
Leo didn't respond.
"You know they are the spies?"
Leo just nodded.
"Then why didn't you report it?"
For some time, Leo didn't speak.
"Ten among us are spies and we found that. But what about the others?"
Evan was shocked to hear this.
"So, you are saying that there are more of them"
Leo nodded.
"Then, you are saying they are spies since the beginning?"
Leo didn't respond.
"So why didn't you report it?"
"To whom?"
"Uncle Richard"
"No, he won't interfere in this because he knows me well"
"Mm. Then, are you going to reveal your identity?"
"Not now. I plan to do something interesting" Leo said with a sheepish smile.
Evan smiled to hear this. It will be interesting from now on.
"So, you plan to announce your relationship?"
Evan asked suddenly.
Leo smiled and nodded.
"Will you tell her about you? Means, about your family?" Evan asked curiously.
"I'll tell her when the time is right"
Evan nodded.
...
A week passed soon.
In this whole week, Ziya was the most upset one. Because her prince charming didn't message her. Emily and Lillie could not stand her silence. They asked her but she refused to explain.
"It is Friday already. Why she is like this? We must do something" Emily said.
"Yes, we must do something. We must find the real reason behind her behavior" Lillie said.
"I have a doubt. But if we want an answer, only she can say" Emily said. She paused to see Ziya and continued, "Is she in love?"
"What? Love? She? I don't believe it. Why do you think so?" Lillie was astonished.
"Do you remember how I behaved after I saw Evan? She is much similar to me"
"Now you say, I too think she might love someone," Lillie declared. "BUT WHO?"
"Shh, lower your voice. Somebody might hear us" She continued, "And about who she loves, we must find it as soon as possible"
"Yes, as soon as possible"
They planned something.
With a wicked smile, they stepped towards Ziya. Ziya was startled to see them like this. She didn't know what they talked about. But seeing them like this, she thought 'whatever, nothing they thought would be good for me'.
"What happened guys?"
But the two didn't respond and neared her. Ziya was ready to run but they captured her.
"Are you planning to escape Ziya dear?"
They both asked and dragged her to the intersection where no one could see them.
"Hey, why should I escape? You are my friend, aren't you?"
They didn't reply instead used their weapon. They tickled her so much that Ziya was out of breathing.
"No... Stop...I could...not take ...it anymore...please spare ...me...I... Please..."
"We will if you answer our questions. So how about it?" Lillie giggled.
"Just...ask it...But...please stop... now"
Emily and Lillie stopped temporarily.
"Who is he?" Emily asked.
"Who?" Ziya was confused.
"The one you love"
Ziya was stunned. How did they know?
"What are you saying? Me? love? impossible"
Emily and Lillie looked at each other and were ready to resume their punishment when Ziya spoke.
"No, please. I'll tell. I'll tell. Okay?"
"Mm tell us. Who is he?"
Ziya was about to answer but she didn't know what to answer since she didn't know his name till now.
"He. He..." Ziya stuttered.
"Are you going to tell or shall we..."
"No. I... I don't know who he is"
"WHAT?" They both exclaimed.
"So, is it one-sided love?" Emily recovered soon.
"I don't think so" Ziya casually replied.
Ziya remembered something.
"Do you remember the guy who handed me a paper that day? Do you know who he is?"
But Lillie thought she was trying to divert the topic.
"Don't try to divert us. Now explain"
Ziya sighed.
"Ok.
Do you remember the anonymous gift I received last year?"
"Yes, how can we forget that? You tortured us for 3 months you know. Wait...Why do you ask this now? Don't tell me you love that gift. Oh my, Ziya..."
Emily smacked Lillie and asked Ziya, "You love the sender?"
Ziya nodded.
"But you don't know who he is?" Lillie asked.
"We kept in touch by messaging," Ziya said.
"Explain clearly," Emily asked.
"The night of my birthday last year, he messaged me. I felt bored and I replied. I found it interesting talking with him. So, I'll talk with him if I felt bored. Then, the day before my birthday, I asked him when we will meet and he replied, 'The day I saw you'. I asked him when he saw me but he didn't reply. This is another reason why I seemed upset on my birthday. Then when I was ready to ride on my baby, I saw a paper and 'Wait for me' is written on it. I didn't know who wrote it. After I came to school, I again received another message saying 'Are you ready?' and he asked me to come to my favorite place. Then remember after lunch, I went somewhere?"
Emily and Lillie nodded.
"I went to meet him"
"So did you meet him?" Lillie asked.
"Yes"
"So, who is he?"
"I don't know. I didn't ask for his name"
"Why?"
"That's because, when I saw him giving me a paper, I liked him. I felt the same when I am talking to my prince charming. I was afraid that they both are not the same person. So, I..."
Lillie interrupted, "When did you receive the paper?"
"After I parked my baby"
Emily and Lillie's eyes widened.
"MR BEAUTY"
"MR BROTHER"
They both exclaimed at the same time.
"Are you saying Mr Beauty is the one you love?"
"Who is Mr Beauty?"
"The one who handed you the paper"
Ziya just nodded. Why are they acting like this?
"Oh my God! Are you saying he liked you first? It must be or else why he initiated the talk?"
"What are you saying?" Ziya asked.
"Oh, my dear Ziya, he is Mr Beauty, Leo, our senior" Emily shouted and continued, "As long as heard of him, he never initiated a talk with a girl"
Lillie who was on cloud nine couldn't help but show her teeth. She did not expect her brother to like Ziya.
She was happy.
'Yes, happy. How can I not be happy?
My dear brother, you like Ziya, huh? Wait, then he won't be angry at me after he found out his missing pearl. Thank God, I gifted it to Ziya. He can't scold me as I gifted it to Ziya and because he likes Ziya.
Yay!
Hehe, I can use my Ziya dear. Wow! What a plan Lillie! wonderful!
You are the best Ziya baby. You prove that you are my best friend. Love you, dear'
Seeing Lillie like this, Emily shook her.
"Hey, Come to earth"
Lillie could not help but smile like a fool.
"Ziya dear, mwah. You are my lucky champ and my savior. I will follow you till my death. It's my treat today. Come, let's go"
But Ziya and Emily were confused.
Why she is acting like this?
Lillie saw them not moving.
"Ziya dea...No, sister-in-law, please come; Don't stay there like this"
"Sister-in-law?" Ziya and Emily were confused.
"Oh, you don't know right. It's so much interesting. Come I'll explain"
Then she dragged them towards the canteen.
...
"What? Mr Beauty is your brother?" After hearing Leo was Lillie's brother, Emily was astonished.
Lillie nodded.
"What a coincidence!" Emily exclaimed.
Ziya just sat there unmoved but with a satisfactory smile. She just didn't know how to express how she felt.
They happily ate and left.
Far from there, a girl watched them leaving.
"Let's see how you will smile tomorrow"
She was so satisfied with her plan.
...
After school, the trio planned to rehearse for tomorrow's program. So, they went to the music room and rehearsed.
Lillie remembered something.
"Ziya dear, you must doll yourself tomorrow. If you don't know-how, we will help you"
"Why?"
"Because my brother will come tomorrow since it is also their reunion party"
"What? Why? I am not ready."
"Why are you not ready?"
"I don't know but I am not ready"
"If you say so, Lillie, ask your brother not to come tomorrow," Emily interrupted and signaled Lillie.
Lillie understood and replied, "Since Ziya dear is not comfortable seeing him, I will ask him not to come tomorrow"
"That's good," said Emily.
"No" shouted Ziya.
Emily and Lillie smirked inwardly.
"Ziya dear, didn't you say you are not ready?"
Lillie asked.
"Hmmm, that..."
"Don't worry, he won't come"
"But it is also his reunion party. He must miss his friends. So, even if I am not ready, he can come"
"No dear, you will feel uncomfortable and he also doesn't have many friends"
"No, he must come"
Ziya declared.
Emily and Lillie laughed out aloud.
Ziya first didn't understand but seeing them laugh hard, she understood.
"You played with me?"
"No, how do we dare?"
They could not help but laugh.
Ziya could not take this as she was the one who always played them. But now, it seems like the table has turned.
"I'll have a day when I can make fun of you again. Wait for that day. Hmph"
Ziya stomped her foot angrily and resumed her practice.