Mark: Mia is not my sister.
Jessica was speechless.
Mia had been lying to me... But why? Who is she?
Jessica: What do you mean by Mia isn't your sister?
Mark: Mia has no relation with me.
Jessica took Maverick's hand and held it tightly.
Jessica: Can I ask you something?
Mark: Sure!
Jessica: Why did you lie to me? And why did Mia lie to me?
Mark tried to remove his hand but Jessica held it more tightly.
Jessica: Look at me, Mark. If you truly have feelings for me in your heart, say the truth to me. Answer my questions.
Maverick looked at her. He was a bit shocked but didn't show it.
Mark: I don't want you to fall in danger. So, I lied to you about everything. I lied about my stepfather and all to assure myself that the truth can truly be revealed to you or not. If you're truly the one for me.
Jessica: Who's Mia?
Mark: Jane, Mia is a kidnapped girl.
Jessica: What?!
Mark: Jane, I'll tell you everything. Later. Please take rest. You won't be able to digest everything at once.
Jessica sighed.
Jessica: Okay.
Mark took her to another room.
Mark: This is your room. If you've any problem, please say it to me.
Jessica went inside the room. There was a wardrobe with freshly ironed clothes. The washroom was tidy. There was a mirror facing the wardrobe with a few cosmetics and other stuff kept on the dressing table beside it.
She faced Mark.
Jessica: For real?
Mark: Yes my love
Jessica hugged him tightly.
Jessica: I love you so much, Mark. You truly understand me.
Mark smiled and kissed her forehead.
Mark: I love you too.
Mark left her after a few seconds.
Mark: Now go. I'll call you tomorrow morning. Take care.
Jessica smiled. Mark went to his room.
Jessica entered the washroom and took out her phone.
Ryan: Hello
Jessica: Agent 001, I've to destroy the sim card. Maverick knows my location. For the time being, I can assure you that I've gained his trust. He loves me.
Ryan stayed quiet for a few seconds.
Ryan: And you?
Jessica: Agent 001, I don't love him. I'm just playing along with him. I need to do this. And I'll inform you when to do it.
Ryan: Good. Take care of yourself.
Jessica: Hmm. Goodbye
Jessica took the sim card out from her phone, crushed it into pieces, and then flushed them. She washed her face and came out of the washroom.
Jessica: I need to get some clues. Who's Mia?
Despite searching the whole room, she didn't find anything.
Jessica: I've to ask Mia. I must know who she is.
The night passed...
The next morning, Jessica woke up early and went downstairs after washing her face and brushing her teeth. Maverick was already sitting on the sofa.
Jessica: Good Morning Love
Maverick looked at her and smiled.
Mark: Good Morning. Shall we leave together?
Jessica: Okay. But... who's Mia?
Mark: Jane, I'll say everything. Please have patience.
Jessica looked down.
Jessica: I'm s-sorry. I was just curious.
Mark: Women are always curious way too much
Jessica: I'll get going then. I'll be late for college.
Mark: I'll drop you there
Jessica shook her head.
Jessica: No. I can do it by myself.
Jessica, without wasting any time, went out of the bungalow. She took a taxi and went to her apartment.
Mark: This girl (facepalms).
Jessica entered her apartment. She changed her dress. She wore a casual dress and wore a facemask. She headed to the agency. On entering the agency, she met her fellow agent Pamela.
Pamela: Hey, will you go to college today?
Jessica: Hope so
Jessica fastened her pace and reached Jackson's office. As she entered, she saw an unknown person sitting and speaking with Jackson.
Jackson: Yeah today you'll attend your college
Jessica: I've something to say
???: Agent 007, right?
Jessica looked at the man.
Jessica: Who are you?
???: Maybe your well-wisher. Jackson, you speak with your agent as she seems that she wanna talk in private. I'll get going.
The man left. Jessica stepped forward.
Jessica: Who is he?
Jackson: A politician. He wants our help
Jessica: For?
Jackson: He lost almost everything. His daughter was kidnapped and then his account was hacked.
Jessica (thinks): Daughter? Is his daughter Mia?
Jackson: Yeah so what made you come here?
Jessica: Maverick, he knows about my location. I have crushed the sim card and flushed it. I need to change my location ASAP.
Jackson: Did you gain his trust?
Jessica: Almost
Jackson: Okay, attend your college. I'll look into the matter.
Jessica stood up and went out. She went straight to her college. Pamela was waiting for her on the college campus.
Jessica: Thanks
Pamela: For?
Jessica: Waiting for me
Pamela: Dear Jessica, there's no need to thank me for this thing. By the way, how's your mission going?
Jessica: Pretty good.
Pamela: Good. Okay, let's get going.
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??: Did Agent 007 tell you anything about the progress of her mission?
Jackson: Yes she did. But, she can be in danger. Maverick knows her location.
??: I've already made arrangements for that. Agent 007 will change her location within a week. I hope she's fine right now
Jackson: Hope so
Jessica is one of the favorite agents of the agency. There's not a single mission she has failed to date. The authority has been always pleased with her dedication. They value her wisdom. She's one of the wisest agents the agency has ever produced.
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Jessica: Again projects? I hate it
?: Seriously. But I know, you'll be able to complete it soon.
Jessica: This project looks a bit difficult. Heaven knows what I'll do. And Ashley, you better don't say anything. You'll again prepare the best project like always.
Ashley Frank
Age: 19
Currently: A college student
Family: Father, mother
Status: Rich but not spoiled
Jessica's college mate, topper of the college
Ashley: Am I dreaming?
Jessica frowned.
Jessica: Why?
Ashley: That boy. Is he new here?
Jessica followed Ashley's eyes and was stunned to see the person. He came out of his car and walked up to the two of them.
Ashley: Is he coming to us? To you? Or me?
Jessica has her mouth slightly opened. For a second, she looked like she had fallen in love.
Ryan: Hey Babe!
Ashley: Jess! I never knew you had a boyfriend
Jessica kept staring at Ryan.
Ashley: JESSICA!
Jessica flinched slightly and looked at her.
Jessica: Yes?
Ryan: Your friend didn't even introduce me?
Ashley: Never
Ryan: That's not fair Love
Jessica: Ashley, I'll get going
Ashley: Sure girl! Enjoy your day!
Jessica smiled and went away. She got inside the car.
Jessica: Are you crazy? Why did you come here?
Ryan: To remind you
Jessica: What?
Ryan: Don't fall for the enemy
Jessica let out a sigh.
Jessica: For heaven's sake, I don't like Maverick. I know what my mission is and I'll execute it successfully. Just stop bugging me about this! I'm frustrated.
Jessica looked away.
Jessica: Where are we going by the way?
Ryan: I'll drop you at your workplace.
The two of them stayed quiet for the rest of the journey. Ryan dropped Jessica near the restaurant and went away.
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Jessica as usual continued her work. She was angry and avoided speaking to anyone. She just faked a smile when someone said a 'Hello'.
Mia: Hey Jane!
Jessica:Hi!
Mia: I'm sorry but Maverick won't come today.
Jessica: Oh any problem?
Mia: Yeah, mom's condition worsening again.
Jessica: Oh I'm sorry.
The day went by like a normal day for an employee.
Mia: Umm... Jane, I wanna tell you something
The day was over and the two girls were in the changing room. Jessica was sitting while Mia changed her dress.
Jessica: Yeah what?
Mia: Did Mark tell you anything?
Jessica: About?
Mia: About me? (gulps)
Jessica: Yeah
Mia widened her eyes but immediately blinked her eyes away so that Jessica won't notice that she'd widened her eyes.
Mia: What did he say?
Jessica: That you're his sister and he also told me about your stepfather and his betrayal.
Mia: Oh
Jessica: Why? Is there anything more?
Mia: No... Nothing. Bye
Mia quickly left the room.
Jessica stayed back as she also had the night shift. She was thinking about Mia.
Jessica: Are my suspicions true?
There were only a few employees who'd work the night shift. Most of them were men. Jessica didn't know any of them.
A few young men entered the restaurant at half-past eleven...
Jessica had gone to take the order. After a few minutes, she went to serve the dishes.
She served the dishes. She could sense that the men were creepily looking at her. It was like they were checking her out.
Jessica: Any problem?
??: You look tired working here.
???: Yeah, how can a beautiful girl like you work here? You deserve to live in a palace.
Jessica was about to leave those men when another man held her wrist.
??: How about spending the night with me?
Jessica looked at him with disgust.
Jessica: I'm not a sl*t.
Saying she yanked his hand away.
Soon, those men called for the manager.
Manager: Sir, what happened?
??: This lady... how can you keep a sl*t in this restaurant
Jessica looked horrified.
Jessica: I didn't do anything, sir. They were the ones who asked me to sleep with them!
Manager: Sir, I think you're mistaken. She's a very hardworking employee and is dedicated to her work.
One of the men stood up and held the manager's collar.
??: What do you mean? We're liars?! I'll report this restaurant and make sure that no one ever comes here. All of you will suffer a huge loss.
Manager: Sir, please don't do this. I beg you, sir.
The manager pleaded.
??: Fire this girl. She deserves to be on the bed of others. Not in a restaurant.
The manager looked at Jessica. Jessica didn't say a word. Her eyes filled with tears.
Manager: I'm sorry Jane, but I've no other option.
Jessica: But sir, where will I go? My character has been questioned when I did nothing. How will I pay the rent? How will I pay the college fees?! This job was the only thing I had.
??: Why are y'all taking so long to make a decision. Fine, we'll rep–
Manager: No, sir. Jane, you're fired from the work.
???: I'll make sure that she gets no job
Jessica stood there looking down. The manager felt sorry for her but he was helpless. There were no other customers. The other employees looked at each other.
Soon, people started to leave the restaurant. Jessica stood there while tears streamed down her cheeks.
??: This is what happens when you don't listen to us
Jessica wiped her tears and ran to the changing room. She cried bitterly. After she calmed herself down, she changed her clothes and went away.
Jessica didn't go to college the next day. She had switched her phone off. A week passed like this. She was jobless. There was no job available for her. She was like an unwanted person.
*Next day, evening*
Jessica was staring at the sky when the doorbell rang. There stood a man.
??: Jessica, you haven't paid the rent for this month.
Jessica: I don't have the money
??: I'm sorry but you'll have to empty the apartment ASAP. I can't have mercy on you
Jessica didn't protest.
Jessica: I'll leave right now.
She took a few cents, her phone, and a few essentials and moved out.
??: What about these?
Jessica: You'd provided me with these. I can't pay the rent for this. Let it be as it is.
Jessica went out of the apartment. She was puzzled. She didn't know what to do, where to go.
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A man walked towards a dark room. There was a table. Another man was already sitting there and smoking cigars. His legs were on the table. The other man gestured for him to sit. The man went and sat in front of him.
??: Why did you call me?
Mark: For a reason
??: Did you get any news about Sean?
Mark: No
??: He's dead
Mark: How?
Mark seemed unbothered that one of the Top 6 members had died. It was like he deliberately wanted Sean to die
??: DDIA. A girl seduced him and took him to the Torture Cell and there he was electrocuted.
Mark: Who was the girl?
??: No idea. We couldn't see her face. The mansion's under DDIA now. Our men are also killed.
Mark: Agent 007
??: Okay so why did you call me?
Mark took out a photo from his pocket and placed it on the table.
Mark: Find this girl. Immediately.
??: Who is she?
Mark: That's none of your concern. Just do what I say
??: Mark, be careful. You can't choose any girl like that.
Mark: Daniel, I know what I'm doing.
Daniel Scott
Age: 22
Family: None
Status: The fighter and assasin
Currently: A member of the TOP 6
Daniel is the heir of Thomas Scott who also had the same position in Top 6 as Daniel.
Daniel: Fine, it'll take just two hours.
Saying, Daniel left the room. Mark looked disturbed. He was thinking something deeply.
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Jessica was sitting on a footpath. It was almost midnight. Few vehicles were passing by without even glancing at her. She looked weary, her face looked messy. She put her head in between her knees and tried to sleep.
Minutes later, she heard a car stop nearby. She pretended to be asleep. She heard footsteps. It seemed as if the person was walking near her. Suddenly, the person stopped walking.
??: Jane
Jessica lifted her face and looked at the shoes. The person was wearing classic boots. Jessica looked up.
??: Come with me
There stood the person. The person for whom Jessica left the job without protesting. The person for whom she left her apartment. There stood her target, right in front of her.
Maverick Williams