With his gun in his left hand, Prince impatiently paced the floor of the sizable compound while watching for Isabella, his new boss. He was going to work for a woman for the first time. He had worked with a number of notorious Werewolves and slayers, but until Isabella showed up, he had never even heard of a strong female slayer. He had just been transferred to Isabella by Cera, his recent immediate former Boss, and he was Cera's second in command.
Cera hesitated before releasing him to her; in fact, he had to consider it for almost 30 minutes before he decided to do so.
In the three years he worked with Cera, he had never seen him reflect for that long on something so minor. But he was not surprised by Cera's extended thought process because he was aware of his undeniable value to Cera's group, the Nefury gang.
He always completed his work within the allotted time and never failed at any task. Additionally, he was excellent at persuading and organizing other men for tasks.
He was not surprised by his transfer either after observing Cera's angry expression when the two men who had previously transferred returned that morning looking severely battered. After they finished explaining, the only reason Cera did not kill them was that he did not want to lose another pair of his powerful men.
He turned to look at Jake while the other man moved along with him. Jake had a worried expression on his face as he sat in a chair. For three years, he had also effectively served as Cera's best ICT agent and fastest driver. Cera was forced to release his two favorite men because he couldn't bear the humiliation of having them returned for being ineffective.
When Jake's foot tapped on the floor, Prince abruptly turned and leveled his revolver at Jake.
Jake gave him a wry glance and said, "You better calm down, my buddy."
"Slow down? Cera must not expect us to be returned like the other men, and I Don't want us to disappoint him. Prince answered. This time, I want us to be the ones to catch the woman off guard.
Even though it is just thirty minutes past eleven, she promised to arrive in the afternoon.
'Yesssss' Prince looked intently at Jake while emphasizing the word. Did you miss what the men were saying? She told them she would arrive by seven in the morning, but at midnight she found them sleeping.
"That's cool, dude." A woman walked up to them and said. However, you can't catch a skilled slayer by pacing back and forth like you are doing right now. You've let your worry overtake your ability to pay attention.
"Who are you?" What allowed you entry? Prince questioned while aiming his gun at her. Jake stood up and retrieved his revolver as well.
"How I got in is none of your business," She grinned and reached out to shake their hands. Your new boss, Isabella, here I am.
"Uh-oh, Isabella?" In shock, Prince shook his head. It is impossible.
"Isabella should be wearing a mask," Still aiming his gun at her, Jake continued. "Don't get too close or I'll use you up,"
It would be foolish for me to wear a mask while I'm working with you guys, she said. She gave them a sheepish smile before quickly sliding towards them, lifting their legs off the ground, and knocking their guns thunderously to the ground, sending them sprawling.
Except for her shoes, which she cleaned off before getting up, she had no stains on her clothes. The two were left on the floor to recuperate from the assault while she picked up the firearms and sat in the chair that had previously been occupied by Jake.
You should also learn not to let an assault bring you down; what if I were an enemy posing as Isabella? Would you still be having trouble standing when I shoot you in the head?
They quickly stood up and regarded her as though she were an alien that had just spaced from another planet. The assault was enough to convince them that it was Isabella, but the woman in front of them didn't look pretty or innocent enough to be a Werewolf slayer or is she in disguise, and her voice sounded too tranquil and peaceful.
Why are you two looking at me so intently? Please tell me your names. The two startled men were brought back to reality by her.
"I'm Prince, and that's Jake," Prince mumbled.
They received their weapons back from Isabella with a smile as she entered the building and they followed her. If there is a job, I will always come here to give you instructions; otherwise, we will only communicate via phone and video.
She entered the living room, turned on the TV, sat down on the sofa with her legs crossed, and began navigating the channels on the remote.
She motioned for Prince and the others who were standing next to her like bodyguards on duty to take their seats.
They reluctantly took seats across from her on the sofa. She was busy watching TV for a short while before tossing the remote to Jake.
Jake and Prince, I assume you understand why you are here. She started by sitting correctly. I desperately need a very competent driver and a computer whiz since we have a project to do.
Prince responded as Jake and she exchanged looks at one other's faces. "We both have excellent computer skills and are quick drivers."
Okay, who uses computers better?.
"The reality is..." Prince apologized as he spoke and cast a quick glance Jake's way. "I'm not bad, but he's better at both than I am."
'So in what area are you better than him?' Isabella asked with a smile.
I'm an excellent gun handler, the silverine pistol has been my best. Prince answered and grinned.
Is that accurate? She sought confirmation by glancing at Jake's face.
Yes, he was our gang's principal hitman.
Jake will oversee all computer and camera work, and Prince will take care of the cars and serve as my backup during operations. They both nodded in agreement as she paused to study their faces. 'So when I leave here now, Jake would set up the computer room to his taste while Prince would visit the store rooms for weapons and study them carefully'
'Okay' they replied softly, one after the other.
'Now, one thing you guys have to realize is that you're working for me and your loyalty should be to me and not your former boss or Lord Ben who brought you here, I just sent him an errand' She paused and laughed.
'And then, I hate dishonesty and unpunctuality, I hope you guys Don't have these bad qualities?'
This time, they all echoed the same word, "No," with Prince softly shaking his head to emphasize their response.
'Good, also note my instructions have to be obeyed always, I won't share anyone who willfully and unnecessarily disobeys' As she got out of the chair, the expression on her face turned serious. 'Now pay attention to this serious warning'
The two guys bounced to their feet and followed her as she was motioned towards the exit door, they followed hurriedly expecting to hear her give the serious warning.
She paused and turned back, the look on her face was a contorted one, the guys shivered at her new look. She uttered harsh words while gazing into their faces. Nobody else besides you two and the maid knows who Isabella is; the day they learn it from you is the day you will pass away.
They stood still and watched as she walked away, still finding it hard to believe that their encounter with her was real and not a dream. What baffled them most was the ease at which she could switch her mood easily, they wondered what it would be like to work with her.
Prince who had earlier planned to call his former boss and tell him about her, changed his mind and decided to keep mute, his loyalty was to Isabella henceforth.
The both stood still in silence for a minute after she walked out of the gate. Prince then turned, murmured something under his breath, and pulled off his shirt, tossing it on a couch in the living room, exposing his heavily inked back.
Jake followed suit, brought out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. He stopped at the entrance, stuck the cigarette in his mouth and puffed out the smoke into the air.
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Saturday morning at 6 a.m.
Prince was still sound asleep when Jake, who was the first person to wake up that morning, peeped through the door to the room where he slept. After re-closing the door, he headed toward the parlor but stopped again after a short distance. The computer room, which he briefly evaluated and organized the previous night, was directly to his left.
He noticed that the door was only slightly ajar and his expression changed as he recalled locking it with keys the previous evening. That made him suspicious, so he slowly made his way to the door while pulling a knife from his left side. He carefully entered the room after opening the door and peering inside, carefully checking every angle of the space for any indication of an intruder but finding none. After searching in vain, he left the space.
Prince arrived at the door to the computer room having already woken up.
"Are you working this early already?" he asked, yawning.
"No, it feels as though someone just entered." Or did you come in here the previous evening after I had gone to bed? Jake enquired before re-locking the door.
Prince replied, "No," and gave Jake a serious look.
"I locked the place yesterday, but this morning I found it open." Jake went on.
'Huh?' Prince slowly backed up, turned, and walked to the locked weapon storage room. He opened to make sure everything was in its proper place, and he discovered that it was.
Nothing in this room has been touched; perhaps you should have locked the place. You have a sleepy head. As he made his way to the living room, Prince laughed.
Jake trailed behind and said, "I Don't think so."
'You …' As quickly as he had sat down in the chair, Prince suddenly stopped, stood up, and walked over to the window as if he had just found something.
She was hanging upside down on a tree in the compound when he opened the curtain, and she was looking in his direction. Jake was standing behind him when he turned around, trying to get a look outside as well. He pulled the curtain back and turned around.
"I believe she is already here," Prince declared.
Who?, "Huh?" Jake continued and verified for himself. 'Isabella'
The both straightened up their shirts and proceeded out of the house. Isabella dropped off the tree when she saw them approaching, she used a towel to wipe her face and hung it around her neck.
Prince licked his lips in awe as he observed her exposed thighs beneath the tight black shorts she was putting on. Her tight top only covered her neck and breast area, leaving other parts of her exposed. Prince wished he could see behind the clothes with eyes that could see through them.
"Good day, Isabella." At her front, they joined in a chorus.
Happy morning! When Isabella replied, her lips twitched and she shot Prince a stern expression. As his eyes met hers, Prince's body trembled because he realized she had seen him looking at her body suspiciously.
She said, "We have work to do this morning," and knelt down to choose a hardballer pistol. The two others followed closely as she entered the house after properly lacesing her shoes as well.
Prince carefully examined the revolver in her hand because it resembled one he had last night while checking the room of weapons. He racked his brain, trying to recall if he had seen the gun that morning in the store.
"I purchased this at the store this morning." He was able to solve the mystery with the help of Isabella, who grinned. I installed a camera there so we can always communicate effectively, and I also used the computers.
Prince and Jake stared in awe at themselves as fear swept through them. Although they had some training as well, they questioned how Isabella could enter the house so quietly without them waking up. Did she transport herself into the home using magic? Alternatively, how did she enter without making a sound to agitate them?
Jake ought to have been aware of my presence because I left the computer room door open as a sign that I was nearby and I didn't lock it. As she turned toward the computer room after passing the living room, Isabella explained.
She unbuckled the belt around her waist and took a flat metal out before opening the door.
She said, inserting her flash drive into a computer she had just turned on,
"These locks do not really guarantee security anymore, that's why places with need of maximum security makes use of cards and fingerprints locks."
We need to gather more information and put everything else in place because we only have the minimal information needed for our first job. She started. The task is to waste Littleton Reuben, the minister of health.
"Littleton Reuben" Jake pronounced her words correctly. What is the strategy? Are we going to Sun city?'
'No, he's coming to Johannesburg. There's a conference next week Saturday and he's one of the speakers' She continued. He will be staying at the city House when he arrives, according to the statement.
So, are we slaying him at home, I heard he's a tough Werewolf with dangerous killings to his name? Prince questioned while paying close attention to her and folding his hands.
She replied, looking away from the computer screen, "I Don't know yet; that's why we need more information. She clicked on an icon and an application opened up. 'From the data I gathered already, the official selected by the SSS to be in charge of the Minister's security was Billy
'Billy sounds familiar' Jake interrupted, trying to recall where he knew the bearer of the name.
'The Billy I know works with Officer Bobby, they're on the same CID team' Bobby added confidently. 'But they work on criminal cases, I wonder why Billy is involved in this one'
"We Don't care about the rank of the commanders in charge; how successfully we perform our jobs will decide our success," Then Isabella turned to face Jake. 'Are you able to use this application?'
"Yes, I have used it numerous times, but never for a significant task; I only messed about with it." Jake answered.
Okay, hmm... She momentarily considered something as she ran a finger over her lips. The man's residence may be found at 4/6 Alex Street in Johannesburg. It's your responsibility to look about and use that app to find all the security cameras around.
She got out of the chair and signaled for Jake to take a seat. She grinned as Jake effortlessly started using the program as she watched.
"Today, Prince and I will begin a physical inspection of the area." She gave Prince a backslap. I'll be waiting for you at Track Avenue by 10 a.m.
"Okay, no problem," Prince said, "I'll go get ready right now," after swallowing.
I suppose you guys could use a chef here, Don't you? Or did you have breakfast today? Isabella posed a serious query. "You may obtain one for yourself, but be careful who you choose."
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