Megan's POV
I was done with my routine check-up on all the surgery patients when Nathan, Ryan's assistant surgeon walked up to me.
"Doctor Ryan is back, he wants us in his office now" Nathan said.
We met with Owen, Ryan's surgery technologist and we went together to Ryan's office.
"We are going to Afghanistan for one month, we'll be leaving tomorrow so let's meet up at the airport by 10 tomorrow" Ryan said and I looked at him wide-eyed.
"Afghanistan?" We exclaimed.
Jasmine's POV
I rested for some time on the couch before I decided to go to my room for the one month deadly journey.
I heard some footsteps outside and then the door opened and Megan came in.
"Why are you back so early, aren't you supposed to be at work?" She asked.
"I was about asked the same thing" I replied.
"Well, you won't believe what I'm about to tell you" Megan said. "I am going on a month trip to Afghanistan tomorrow with Ryan and the rest of his surgery team."
"What!" I exclaimed.
"Unbelievable right?" She said.
"Yes, I mean no, what I mean to say is, I am also going to Afghanistan tomorrow, with the rest of Alex's surgery team" I said.
"What?" Megan exclaimed. "Are you serious?"
"Yeah, Alex just informed us today that's why I came back early" I explained.
"This is so great, at least I won't be alone in that deadly place" Meg said as she hugged me.
Alex's POV
I spoke with Tony and Mason yesterday about going to Afghanistan and they were terrified.
They suspected that the Prime Minister is deliberately sending me on the journey to get rid of me, so I'll stop asking him questions.
But could that be true?
The Prime Minister doesn't seem to me that kind of person but honestly, he's starting to seem suspicious to me.
I mean I finally remembered something after 17 years, I finally got a lead and maybe a chance of finding out what happened that night and he's suddenly sending me on a one month journey to one of the most dangerous countries in the world.
I've been trying to reach him since last night but the call isn't going through.
I would have have visited his residence but I don't have the time.
I have no idea what's going on but I'll definitely survive this one month trip and when I come back, I am gonna find out everything that happened that night.
I drove to the airport and the others were already there, Emma, Jasmine, Susan and Andrew.
And then I saw Ryan standing with his surgery team too.
"What the hell is he doing here?" I asked.
"He's volunteered to go to Afghanistan so we are going together" Emma said.
"Volunteered?" I scoffed and then faced Ryan. "You aren't the type to volunteer on such a dangerous mission so what's it? What's your plan? Why are you coming with us?"
"Come on Alex, don't let your paranoia get the best of you" he said as he patted my shoulder.
"Get your hands on me!" I said sternly and he did.
"Anyway, I am a doctor too, I just want to do some humanitarian service" he said but of course I don't believe him.
I know him too well and I'll have to be wary of him cause I am sure he has a hidden motive.
Jasmine's POV
We boarded the plane and I wanted to seat with Megan by my side but Emma stopped us.
"Remember Megan is working as an insider for us" Emma whispered. "So Ryan must not suspect any kind of relationship between you two."
So I ended up sitting with Andrew who was obviously happy that I ended up sitting next to him.
Andrew kept talking about irrelevant stuffs but my attention wasn't with him, it's with Alex who was sitting right next to Emma.
I don't know why, I just don't like seeing them together.
Half an hour later, the flight attendant announced that the plane is now stable on air and we could stand up if we want.
I decided to go to the washroom mainly just to escape Andrews talks cause I was really not in the mood for them.
I stared at the mirror in the washroom for long looking at my face.
"Why are you so sad about seeing Alex sitting beside Emma, what's wrong with you Jasmine?" I asked aloud
I finished washing up and I decided to leave.
I opened the door to see Ryan standing right outside and I flinched.
"That's the men washroom" I said pointing at the other door.
"I know that's the men's washroom" he said.
"Then what are you doing here?"
"For you sweetie, I wanted to see you so badly" he said.
"You do realize that the last time we saw, you tried to kill me by pushing me off a cliff right?"
"Com'n, I really had no choice then, I had to do whatever was necessary to get that statement from Alex, not that it was of any use in the end" Ryan said.
"You know what? Just let me be and step out of my way" I said as I tried to leave but he caught my hand and pushed me against the wall.
"What the hell are you trying to do?" I asked as my breathing increased.
"What else? I'm just admiring you, have anyone told you how beautiful you are?" He said as he brought his face closer to mine.
I tried to struggle free but his grasp on my hands was strong.
"Let me be Ryan or I'll yell" I threatened.
"Feel free to shout as much as you can sweetie" he said as he moved his face closer obviously trying to kiss me.
I moved my face and yelled as much as I can.
"Help!" I yelled and he only laughed.
"You can't escape from me Jasmine" he said as he tried to kiss me again and I struggled with all my might.
"Step away from her!" Alex yelled as he walked in.