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Chapter 7 - Plato and Andrei

The next day 
Morning at Work.
The truck arrived at the entrance of the building with Andrei driving the vehicle.
As Plato reaches the truck, Andrei steps down leaving the drivers seat for Plato.
Plato then goes on to sit on the drivers seat. Andrei gets in and the cabin is sealed. 
The both of them remove the mask. Plato ignites the engine, shifts the gear and moves the vehicle.
"So its begun your journey as a driver," said Andrei.
"Yes Andrei, I have learnt a lot from you and Sergey. So its a lot easier than if I was a real rookie," replied Plato.
"Indeed. It is sad to see him go. He was a top person," said Andrei.
"Andrei," said Plato.
"There seems to be an arrangement between you and Sergey, yes?" asked Plato.
"Yes, there is an arrangement between the two of us. Actually I have a set of instructions from Sergey I just have to follow them," replied Andrei.
And you Plato, you too are in business with us?" asked Andrei. 
"I'am," replied Plato. Cutting short the conversation purposely.
"Good to hear," Said Andrei.
Andrei looked over to Plato, "We only do business on the day I drive. When you drive, we just do our job and get back," said Andrei.
"Why is that?" asked Plato.
"I do not know, It is just Sergey's instructions. Maybe he just does not trust you enough," replied Andrei.
"Or it could be, he does not want my hands dirty," said Plato in a confident tone.
The last line drew silence in the truck.
Andrei was a bit taken aback.
"What do you mean by that?" he asked Plato.
"Its nothing. I was just pulling your leg, Andrei,"'said Plato.
"You do not make wise joke like that. Ok, you understand," warned Andrei.
Plato smiled.
"I'm serious Plato. That's not cool. We are all in it," said Andrei.
"It was a joke. Of course we are all in it," replied Plato.
There was no conversation between the two of them after that for quite some time.
Plato was busy concentrating on the roads and keeping his head focused so as to not make any mistake.
A wild animal running between the roads in the early morning's of the hour was not that uncommon. There were a lot of accidents that occurred sometimes injuring both the humans and the animals. And this particular section Plato was heading into was the most dangerous portion of all. And to their misfortune, it was still very dark. This made Plato a bit uncomfortable but he did not show any such nervousness to Andrei. He kept a cool demeanor and drove in to the dangerous part.
The lights need to be on bright, Plato. Instructed Andrei. This was just the beginning of the fight between light and darkness. And whether Plato would play a part in it remains to be seen!
Plato shifted the lights to high beam and the roads were a bit more clearer to him.
"This gave a boost of confidence to Plato who drove in more confidently."
The roads curved a lot more than the usual and there were huge potholes and maintenance work goin on.
"Andrei," said Plato. "What if Mr. Peter finds out about out business, which is illegal."
"Then we are fired it is not like he would shoot us," replied Andrei.
"And you are fine with that? what about your future, your security?" asked Plato.
"I need the money, Plato," I'am no more a single man. You know, I'm soon going to get married and this is a time I need to take a risk," replied Andrei.
"And if there is a black mark, then no government organization is going to hire us after that," said Plato.
"I have a plan and Sergey has set it up for you as well," said Andrei,
"What is that?" asked Plato.
"If we get caught, we join Andrea. And she pays a lot more than the government," replied Andrei without any conscience.
"We join her, Heck. We do not even know what she does. She might be making bombs and planning to blow up important buildings and people," said Plato.
"Come on, do not be naïve. Your imagination stretches far too much," replied Andrei.
"I'm just saying. It is a possibility and if we get caught Andrei, I'm moving back to Greece. I will not work for an illegal," said Plato.
"That's your choice. But right now you just got to relax. It will be fine," said Andrei trying to reassure Plato.
The dangerous part was over, and to their fortune there were no wild animals running across the road. 
There was a bit sunshine, that started to some out from between the clouds. 
Plato increased the speed of the truck.
"Plato," said Andrei.
Do you really think that you can make a bomb out of nuclear waste? asked Andrei. 
"No," replied Plato
"Then the case seems to be settled," said Andrei.
"Lets go dump this in the yard and get back to the plant. The day looks really long today," he said.
"Lets get the job done," said Plato as they saw the dump yard was in their vicinity.