|LATE NIGHT|
"Is everything well set?", Duke asked the leader of tycoons.
"Yes sir", he replied hastily, "We only need to distract the patrols".
"Fine, come up with a plan for that as soon as possible. I want everything done properly", Duke warned.
"Yes sir".
Then the call ended.
Tycoons stood on a tall building watching the in and out of DEF company.
They were five in numbers. Each person having a role to play.
They intended to start their mission as soon as the company was closed for that day since their their mission was to be carried out on the 28th floor out of 30.
All they needed to do was get in, distract the worker's and patrols and extract the files they were sent for.
They were also armed with guns and ammo incase they were caught unexpectedly which they hope won't happen.
Duke has warned them to be careful to avoid their pay getting less.
It was past 11 when it was announced to their leader that most of the worker's were all gone except for the one's operating the active systems and the patrols.
Their leader then ask them to start preparing to move in.
Meanwhile, Mr Albert was in his office addressing his secretary.
"Sir, when do we start working back?", Ben asked his boss who was busy with his computer.
Sideon looked up at his secretary.
He then sat upright, folding his hands beneath his chest area and heaved a sign of stress.
"Ben?", he called.
"Yes sir".
"What do you think we should do?".
"I don't understand sir".
"I mean, all systems were shut down because we noticed that the fund files might be extracted and used against the company, what do you propose we do about it?".
"Sir, I thought you've given the fund files to both the vice president and Mr. Lennox", Ben relayed.
"Of course", Sideon muttered, "I have given them the original files but the systems still contain their backup".
"But their backup can't be accessible".
"It can, Ben. Remember, computer deals with coding. There's nothing that can't be accessed in a computer as far as a programmer is concerned. It might takes time but trust me, a programmer won't might figuring it out", Sideon explained to Ben who was deeply in thought.
"I have a suggestion sir", Ben relayed.
"Go on".
"You said you are developing a secret file for the funds".
"Yes..."
"Can't it be also obtained?", Ben asked.
"I plan to make it a file that can only be opened through puzzle. It will take a very long time for an expert to get and still gives signal even after the code is solved".
"That's awesome sir", Ben complimented.
"Sure, so what's your suggestion?", Sideon asked.
"We suggest we do a security to the lift leading to 28th floor", Ben suggested.
"I've thought of that too but it can't work".
"Why sir?".
"Not everyone can be trusted, Ben. You know, we can't possibly make a security that worker's won't get access to when they work there. Imagine putting a security that the worker's don't know of, how do they get in and isn't it a waste of time?".
"Oh yeah! Why haven't I thought of that", Ben exclaimed.
"That was it until I figured it out".
"Wow boss, I look forward to the secret file".
"Sure. You're dismissed from work, I won't be returning home today", Sideon announced and returned back to his computer.
"Yes sir", Ben said and bowed his head before taking his leave.
•
"Time to move in", Tycoons leader relayed checking his wristwatch.
"Yes sir", they chorused.
He then turned to the only female among them, also an expert in programming, "Start by blocking the CCTV cameras on the first floor".
"Yes sir", she answered and proceeded to work.
"Bring out the ID card, Jack", he referred to another.
"Here it is", Jack answered, bringing out four stolen ID card that belongs to employees in DEF company.
Taking their time, they all begin to enter one after the other to avoid any suspicious.
It was when they got to the 28th floor that they gathered.
Two stayed at a corner while the other two went on to distract both the worker's and patrols.
"Hey you, get back here!", one of them shouted at the other who pretended to stop.
"Any problem?",
"Yes there is. I can't seem to find my wallet", the first man said and pointed at the other, "Let me search you, you hit passed me just now".
Then, they both begin to quarrel until worker's and patrols joined in their conversation which made their work well done.
The leader of tycoons and Jack made their way into the operating room, avoiding the quarrel going on.
When they got in, they started work immediately.
Jack sat down, operating a computer which his boss stood and watched him as they tried hacking the system for the hidden files.
In less than 10 seconds, Jack was able to get into the system.
He begin searching for the files as fast as he could since there was no much time.
Though, the other two was doing a great job by distracting the worker's and patrols but they needed to dive fast.
After searching all necessary files, Jack looked up at his boss and shook his head.
"Shit!", the head of tycoons burst out.
"I think you guys have to move, it seems like the police are on their way up there", the girl among them uttered into their ear pod.
They became alarmed, both the other two that was creating a scene.
"Let's move", their head commanded angrily and they headed out not until those two tried settling their differences before the police caught up with them.
•
Ben ran all the way up to his boss office. He'd taken the stairs since the elevator were occupied.
He knocked hard on the door to his boss office and rushed in without waiting for an answer.
Sideon who was still on his computer looked up immediately, wondering why Ben ran in unannounced.
"What's wrong Ben?", Sideon asked as Ben tried to catch his breath.
"I saw them!", Ben relayed breathing hard, "I saw the people looking for the income files".
"What? Where?! I mean who are they?", Sideon questioned, not believing his ears.
Ben continued.
"There was two of them. I saw them coming out from the operating and I haven't seen them working here as they looked suspicious", he paused and still continued. "I tried following them but I lost them as the elevators were too occupied".
"You mean, you saw them right? Why can't you call the cops immediately?", Sideon asked and went to his office cell phone. He dialed the cops number and was about to send the call out when Ben stopped him.
"Sir? I don't think that's a good idea, those people were heavy loaded with guns and ammo that was why I couldn't stop them coming out of the operating room. Conflict might arise if we do", Ben relayed, carefully.
Sideon looked at him, his face already in rage.
"So, those people tends to use guns and ammo just to get files?", he let out.
He couldn't believe what Ben just told him.
That means, what he was actually thinking of a different thing as what should be expected, a break way.
He began to pace round his office thinking.
"Assuming, those people were caught, then there would have been an unexpected war this late", he thought, hardly.
He needed to do something as soon as possible, who knows when they will be back.
"Sir?", Ben called again, "I also think they weren't able to get the files".
"Of course since those have been extracted except for their backup which I'm not sure if they know the way around it".
"What do we do now sir?".
"Hold on, I'm thinking", Sideon muttered and went back to his seat.
"Book an appointment with the president before dawn tomorrow", Sideon commanded.
"Yes sir, is that all?", Ben asked.
"For now, yes. You can go", Sideon answered.
"Will you be okay all by yourself, sir?".
"Yes, I will, thanks".
Angie's POV
I was preparing for class when I heard my phone ringing. I rushed to my desk by the bedside to pick up.
It was Nancy.
"Hello", I greeted, weakly.
"Hello baby girl, how was your night?", she greeted back.
"It was good, yours?", I asked.
"Not really though, but I'm okay", she bellowed.
"Okay", I muttered.
"What's wrong? You don't sound okay", she asked.
"My period started this morning with great pains", I relayed to her.
"Oh! Sorry dear, have you taken warm water?", she asked again.
"Yes", I replied.
"Alright dear, maybe we'll take later, take care of yourself, okay?", she said.
"I will, see you soon", I assured and we ended the call.
I have woken up this morning only to discover my period is back.
Oops! What an hectic and boring today would be.
I got dressed and moved down to prepare breakfast for everyone.
After having breakfast, I took my Bagpack and headed right to school.
After a class that seems it wouldn't end, we finally left for break.
Nancy was already waiting for me at the cafeteria, so I went ahead to sit beside her.
"What's up with you girl? Do you still feel pains?", she asked and I nodded.
"My apologies dear, what would you love to have for lunch?", she asked again, kindled.
I smiled, staring at her but didn't say anything.
"Why are you smiling this devilish? Hope I'm guided?".
"I would love pizza and coke", I shuddered, mischievously.
"Oh! I get it, I get it now. Sugar right? You can't have it", she said, disagreeing with me.
"You know", I started, "My stomach ache tends to stop when I have sweet substance", I disclosed.
"Lies. They add to the pains", she said.
"I'm sincerely serious", I said trying to convince her.
She looked at me and shook her head, then stood up to get our lunch.
"Thank you so much", I muttered, happily while she just heaved away and we dig into our lunch.
"Tell me Nancy, how was yesterday match?", I asked immediately I remembered Maths.
She looked up at me with a surprise expression.
"I thought you went to Weston with us", she muttered with a mouthful of food.
"Yes, I did but end up leaving when I noticed Maths didn't participate in the last match", I relayed and went on to disclose what had happened and how I went to his house but couldn't get in touch with him.
"I guess something important came up for him to have left just like that, I was also surprised. Maths won't leave to get defeated by his rivals", she relayed.
"You mean...".
She nodded and I gave a gasped.
"That isn't right", I complained, feeling bad for Maths.
"Yeah, but I don't think it's a defeat for him since he didn't end the match. You know they could have gotten the cup if he was present", Nancy explained.
"I know, but you also should know how he will feel right now", I agreed, sipping from my drink.
"Leave that alone, he'll get over it soon. So, back to our main discussion", Nancy said.
"Hmm", I mouthed as I ate my food.
"What I want to say now, I don't know if you'll be happy or sad about it", she said.
I stopped eating so I could focus more on her while she continued.
"I won't be participating for the BGS game too", she finally relayed.
"What?!", I exclaimed, "Not again!".
"Yea girl not again from both Maths and me but that's not what I want to tell you".
"Why won't you participate in the game?", I asked suspiciously.
"Because, I've got load of works. First was the basketball game, oh thank goodness I'm done with that. Second is the BGS game, third is the junior school royal day, fourth...".
"Oh please stop", I cut her shut, "I've heard enough of you guys excuses".
"I agree with you, they're excuses but they're also genuine", she tried to defend.
"Yeah they're genuine, I understand, for genuine reasons Maths also have to leave his game", I protested.
"Would you not bring Maths into this, he also has his excuses".
"What excuses?".
"You can go ask your boyfriend yourself, okay? I don't know about his".
"Thanks for reminding me dear, I need to see him", I said and stood up to leave as I pack up my remaining lunch.
"Lady please sit, I'm not done yet", she said and drag my hand back down to sit.
"What is it this time, I need to see him before break ends", I said anxiously.
"Be patient okay? Actually I need you to take my place in the BGS game". she reviewed.
"You mean?", I asked trying to grasp what she meant.
"I mean, replace me for the upcoming BGS game".
"You don't mean it?", I asked again to confirm.
"I'm serious. Meet with Mr. Kelvin for more information".
"Wow! I can't believe my ears".
"You have to believe, now off you go your boyfriend, he's patiently waiting for you", she teased while I gave her a hug before running out of the cafeteria.