Again the monitor screen. Akiko complained as she was about to go to the kitchen through the living room which was crowded with screens. The large living room of the penthouse was transformed by Luigi into The Kitchen in a mini form. It looked like Cecilia, Akiko, and Lian Xi would be spending a lot of time in Beijing which would be the base of the team's operation.
Luigi replicated The Kitchen in case Last Alamo was attacked by the Organization. The incident of the Gobi Facility being destroyed caused depth anxiety in doctor Aslan. In his detention he ordered Luigi, with a secret message of course, to create a mini version of The Kitchen so that when the Last Alamo was destroyed by the Organization, they would still have a functioning database.
Doctor Aslan's trial would be held next week despite the current pandemic. Fatality Rates in several countries reached their highest point this month. They must act quickly. Young Huang completed the process of taking over a large pharmaceutical facility in Switzerland. The first sample of SAVE serum would be sent under the strict escort of Akiko and Lian Xi. Cecilia was asked not to come because she had to monitor the whole situation.
Her phone vibrated. Akiko hastily grabbed it. Really hope that Andalas calls.
"Akiko, this is Father. I am in Johannesburg hospital. I was injured by your boyfriend's bullet."
Good grief! Akiko changed her face.
"How is your condition now? Are you allright?" Akiko asked worriedly.
"Your damn boyfriend was cowardly enough not to shoot Daddy's heart! He inflicted great embarrassment on Dad by simply grazing a bullet to my shoulder. Abazure!.
Akiko was silent not because she was afraid of her father's loud voice. But because Andalas really did care about her feelings. Ever since the news that they were somewhere in Krueger National Park, Akiko had been preparing for the worst. Either her father died at the hands of Andalas, or vice versa.
Akiko knows her father's character well. Andalas's actions tarnished his own self-esteem. But Akiko was glad that her father survived even though he was injured it meant that Andalas would be okay too. She had not heard from him for two days. His X-One was not active either. She only received an update from Cecilia this morning that the W-07 Target was eliminated.
Her father might be angry but at least he would live. She would hate Andalas if that happened. But Akiko doubts whether she could hate him at all because her love him that much. She also worried that should Andalas had died, she might be committed harakiri.
Cecilia entered the living room, which was similar to the Silicon Valley IT company's office, followed by Lian Xi. Cecilia was the one who was in charge to observe situation at Last Alamo, the entrance to the KL Facility, and communication with Andalas and Cathy. He never contacted Doctor Aslan because that was Luigi's job. Luigi said the less communication with Doctor Aslan, the safer the MS-BA-30 team would be.
At one time Luigi told Cecilia that Doctor Aslan case carried serious charges of crimes against humanity with heavy penalty which could be death sentence. Although it rarely happened, punishments such as electric chair or Euthanasia had been handed down several times by the International Court of Justice for first-class criminals against humanity.
"When will SAVE serum be ready to Nyon?" Lian Xi asked Cecilia.
"I am still waiting to hear from Young Huang. Escort must start from KL Facility. Gulfstream I-AA will be waiting at Xining Caojiabao. Flights will be made directly to Geneva without transit for refueling. Therefore, the aircraft will carry a back-up tank. Luigi will be accompanied by Darko Ivankov who will fly the plane. From the Geneva airport, there will be a car waiting. Park Jung Soo drives the car to Nyon. The Last Alamo will be left empty. I'll take over all the controls and monitors from here. On the plane and in the car all the way to Nyon, the SAVE Serum samples will only be escorted by the two of you. Doctor Adli doesn't want anyone near the sample suitcase except you. I agree."
Cecilia's explanation was very detailed. However, there was one thing that stuck in Akiko's mind.
"Would you be able to handle The Kitchen on your own without one of those three old men?"
Cecilia burst out laughing.
"That's big hole on my one perfect plan! Hahaha…of course I can't and I can't afford to do it Akiko. But shouldn't I just stare at those monitors and I don't have to mess with any keys on that complicated keyboard?"
Lian Xi laughed too.
"Of course it's not that simple Doctor Cecilia. What if on a trip we need help moving the GE-02 drone for example? Or outwit the enemy by disguising the plane's position? Or ask for the safest route from Geneva to Nyon?"
Cecilia looked confused. Of course, that can't be done. Could her cousin Cathy help her here? But that's also impossible. Cathy is indispensable at the KL Facility. His ability to store, process and analyze data is vital in serum experiments.
"May I have a suggestion Cec?" Akiko always called Cecilia by that familiar name. In contrast to Lian Xi who always put on an official attitude and was awkward toward Cecilia.
Cecilia nodded, "Of course! What I said earlier was Plan A. We can always talk about Plan B, C, even D."
"You see. What if you were here accompanied by Chef The Kitchen all this time. Either Darko or Park. Meanwhile, Luigi can accompany Andalas to fly the plane. Andalas can also be a driver on the short trip which I believe is very dangerous from Geneva to Nyon. Imagine if there was Andalas, we all have bodyguards, pilots and drivers at the same time."
Akiko's excited voice somehow made Lian Xi a little hot. But she decided to keep quiet. This plan was some plan. Much bigger than anyone else's though. But Akiko was right. Andalas could do anything she mentioned.
Cecilia pondered for a moment. Akiko was right. That could even be Plan A!
"But Andalas had already flown to New Delhi this morning. He had obtained important information regarding the whereabouts of Target O-09. Even though we must carry out the plan in 2 days from now."
"Oh my, Cec! Just have him fly to Beijing from New Delhi as soon as he lands. At the first opportunity!" Akiko half screamed. Either too enthusiastic about the plan or worried if the plan was canceled.
Cecilia looked at Lian Xi. They are a team. At least he had to hear the secret service woman's opinion.
Lian Xi just nodded speechless. His mind was already imagining the intimacy between Akiko and Andalas. Lian Xi forgot that Andalas is winter out of the 4 seasons.