CHAPTER 4 :
CONT'D FROM LAST SCENE :
Julian powered up his Mac tab and scrolled through some mails before
moving them over to his computer, went through each of them in bits
before arriving at the one sent some few hours ago from an unknown
source, he clicked on it and it reviewed the terms of the contract being
placed on offer to Desmond. He smiled inwardly as he went through it
and made a low chuckle before clearing his throat to draw the attention
of Desmond..
"what's it? -- have you found it ?" Desmond said placing the glass of water
which were inches away from his mouth on the wooden kitchen cabinet,
and walked over to where Julian was seated still staring into his computer.
"bingo!! -- its worth whooping $50 million USD dude -- this guys got some
heavy pockets and they're spending it to get what they want "
"Julian, just skip this whole gibberish, ain't no sauce in it, just tell me whats
the f-cking job description"
"Well, you're assigned to be her bodyguard for 24/7 until the end of the 56 days
contract job, which starts two days from now, until then, you're to make a full
request of all the stuffs you'll be needing while on the job as well as special
personalities you'll choose to work it, ya also required to make a formal meeting
with Miss arrogant and get wanked into her schedule and so on and so forth
also you get a formal meeting with the whole team which will be working with you"
Julian gave a sigh and let out some silent air through his nostrils after he was
done, cracked his fingers and began to hum probably singing one of the 1990s
American band classic..
Desmond sat on a long stool, and laughed, went mute and laughed again then
began shaking his head before looking into the questioning eyes of Julian,
"Hell I'm going to be working with some random team filled with jerks, if I'm doing
this, I'm doing it on my terms and I don't work with no team, I make things happen
and I do on my terms, my own rules and my own OPT -- I have my modus operandi
and I live by my COCs"
"hey man, just chill and let's talk it out with them but if you ask me; Desmond,
I think you might be needing a team for this one, I have a feeling this is way
bigger than the Maris' --
"No team, Julian its been me and you all these while, we have faced death and we
came out way unfazed, its been us ever since I left 301, ever since my family left
this world --
Julian stands and walks over to him, placing a hand of his shoulder and looked at him
"I hate when we get this emotional, just get some briefs man -- I think its time to
let someone else in, being open and having weaknesses ain't no bad thing, bro;
it only makes you a more a human you are, but if you insist no shit, just get dressed
we have to drop by at BILLS AEROSPACE before hitting the gym later, I rented a
cool ride too" he smiles and walks away, leaving Desmond deep in thoughts, he has
been locked up his entire life then Mabel and his little son came up, they were his
weaknesses and strengths, he remembered vividly the night he got the information
of their death, he was on a solo mission at Sofia, Bulgaria and got a call from home that
his house was burnt to the ground, their bodies were later found and an autopsy was
done to verify it, it was really them till today, he had no clue how they died, but he
had this feeling he couldn't get off his chest that they died because of him.
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"oh come of it, dad -- I doing fine all by myself I don't need some rodeo
bossing me around all in the name of some cocky bodyguard and moreover
I have the company security team, I could hire some NYPD agents to move
around with me, but a personal bodyguard around me 24/7 thats too much,
we'll even be living together at the mansion, no way dad!" Claire barked at
her dad, there's no way she was letting some brute be around her all the time,
it was an abuse of her privacy, when things were starting to become fun, she
was beginning to enjoy her stay in New Jersey as well, now her Dad wants to
put a bodyguard on her, without no tangible reason, no way that was gonna happen.
"Claire, you should understand that your dad won't do something that isnt
for your benefits and moreover you have seen the threat letters being sent to
you, c'mon he's scared as well" Mr. Fritz who also present in Chris office spoke
up after watching Claire make such outburst, she needed to understand that
what they were doing was for her good and with or without her consent she was
gonna be under the watchful eyes of Desmond.
"My princess, I am all worked up and shaken by whatever and whoever this people
are, I have canceled all inter state travels and international meetings, I have made
all our family business and operation restricted to just New Jersey, and do how much
these has cost the company, millions of dollars are being lost in each cancelled travels
and we're losing investors already but none of this matters to me, you and your mom
are all that matters, I can't live without you guys" Chris spoke up, his eyes already being
tearful, he bent his head to avoid revealing his reddened face to his daughter, he wanted
her to be strong, but she needed to trust him and respect his decision.
"Okay-- okay -- I've heard you, dad so who is he- I mean the bodyguard"
"Oh! -- his name is--
He was interrupted as his secretary came in, walking up to his desk
"Williams, I've warned you never to come in here without Knocking" Mr. Chris
said standing on his feet and revealing his bloodshot eyes filled with rage, he
hated when his staffs directly disobeyed formal orders from him especially in the
presence of visitors.
"I- --I -- --am s--o--rry, sir --I dint mean to -- but some men are outside
asking for you and you don't have any appointment with me, they refused to leave
and even overpowered the securities when I ordered them to be thrown out".
"such nerves, who are these fools ?" He walked over to his laptop, he had all the CCTVs
in the company connected to his laptop, he logged in to his private folders, inputted
his password and the screen has divided into 10 sections, revealing different areas of
his company, he viewed the CCTV in his secretary desk and there was no one.
"Williams, there's no one in your desk -- is this some joke or what ?"
" no I swear sir, I left them there -- I was--'
"hello Mr. Chris" Desmond walked in, followed by Julian who hung a bag on his back
probably containing his mini laptop.
"William, you can go now-- I know them, Desmond, how're you?" he extends his hands
for a handshake which Desmond responded to. "And you are ?" referring to Julian.
"Oh, I'm Julian Sébastien, but just call me Julian and I'm Desmond's brother, more like
in arms actually" ---Chris laughs at the small joke " Oh, Mr. Julian welcome to my office"
"Julian, long time no see" Fritz said, as their hands met in a warm handshake "the last
time we saw was at the funeral service of Mabel, you've gotten bigger you know, such
a skinny lad you were, back then" Julian laughs " No body remains soft forever, Old cap
life fucks us all" ...
"oh, Desmond meet my daughter, Claire and Claire this is Desmond" Desmond offers his
hands for a handshake but she turns him down before speaking dryly" Holla Desmond,
Sorry I don't usually shake hands with random jerks"
Desmond chuckles " well whatever, Holla too, Claire"
they all settled down on the seats which were made available in the office, two large office
sofas and some couch, Chris cleared his throat before beginning,
"well, Claire this is your assigned bodyguard" pointing to Desmond
"oh, I expected someone way more hotter not some guy who looks like he could use
a masseur and a hot bath" she said rolling her eyes
"you should show some respect, Claire" Mr. fritz spoke, clearly pissed at her behavior
"Oh, just let her be, cap -- Life will get her to loosen up" Julian said taking a glance at her
before shaking his head.
" Well, Fritz, I don't need her respect in any way, we are from different worlds and I
won't be seating here if not for some favor I rendering here" Desmond spoke up
"Favor ?!.. Oh! pardon me your pauper facade, you are being paid by my dad and you
call it favor -- some favor indeed "
"stop this madness, Claire! what has come over you -- and he's way much more than you
think, okay? --- I apologize for that, Mr. Desmond I believe you have seen the contrac
offer ?"
"Yes sir, but I have some adjustments and requests "
"adjustments ?!" Fritz asked, he was clearly shocked at that.
"Yes, fritz -- firstly, I don't work with no people and if I will be, I don't need a team I just
need the right crew -- secondly, I want a full promise that whatever collateral damage
that be incurred in my line of duty , I won't be held responsible, thirdly if we doing this
my way, you've got to trust me -- and finally I will be need some babies"
Mr. Chris laughs, "your adjustments are manageable, we'll do just that, so who are the
babies you need "
Julian laughs " nobody parties, without some audience --"
" I need the Lobaev Arms SVLK - 14 s (Russian model) sniper rifle " Desmond blurted out
"woah! the famous game- changer, thats some hard stuff to come by " Fritz said
"yeah, I've heard of it from some of my friends in the Russian market, they are just 3 pairs
in the world -- but whats the speciality, I mean we could get the M82 Barrett (US model)"
Chris replied after awhile, he was no foreigner to the Russian market, he had some
bases in Moscow, Petersburg and rostov.
" You see, The Game changer is double the range of the M82 Barrett but its 408 - inch
Cheyenne tactical round at 900m per second from the barrel, its almost triple the
speed of sound -- such a bullet can pierce a rail that is 3cm thick, its penetrate an
bullet proof vest as well" Desmond replied with smiles, he was gonna bring all
the firepower to this fight, his instincts convinced him, he'll be needing it as well and
he come to trust his instincts as well. " and one more thing, Mr. Chris no one should
know about this, I mean this should be an underground purchase, make the calls
yourself, when its time for the delivery, a delivery company will pick it up -- after the
purchase, move it over to Serbia, I have friends there that will make an underground
delivery over here".
"okay" Chris spoke up, shook hands with Desmond and Julian and they left.
"Claire, what was that all about, I know you feel insecure around him "
" I'm not, Dad.. I have decided to trust you but if he crosses my wrong path, i'll
deal with him mercilessly -- he just a bodyguard after all" she hissed and walked out.
"Chris, that's daughters for you, give her some time-- she'll understand all this efforts
you're making and she'll appreciate them" Mr. fritz spoke up, patted him on the
shoulders and walked away.
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VOICE OVER PHONE : Mr. Ghost I don't need to remind you that you have 56 days to make
this whole operation work.
Mr. Ghost : I perfectly understand, Mr. Envis -- We have initiated The TROJAN PROTOCOL
and I have contacted the wise men-- the Maris' will meet their end soon.
VOICE OVER PHONE : This is way bigger than the Maris', Ghost -- don't let
personal fights crowd your judgment and this operation, this war is bigger than that,
I must not remind you again : there are people, very powerful people in the
White House who want this wrapped up as soon as possible, and we used
the Maris' as a cover up for it because you said you could handle that family,
we must gain control of the air space in their control, that is the only way we
can successfully transport the virus under radar.
MR. Ghost : I will handle the family and present the air space to you.
VOICE OVER PHONE : I made a transfer to you, $200 million USD, make this
end quick.
line disconnects--}
MR. ghost : How's the operation going, James ?
James : Chris has stopped attending public functions and international meetings
as expected, major investors are threatening to pull out and some minor ones
have pulled out already.
Mr. Ghost : the fool thinks his playing smart, he doesn't know he's acting as I want him to.
what of the headhunter ?
James : No moves yet..
Mr. Ghost : tell the monk to watch him closely, don't understand a pawn in the game of chess.
when will the wise men arrive ?
James : their landing is scheduled for 1400 hours, sir --
Mr. Ghost : remember James, we have 57 days left,
James : I know sir, TROJAN PROTOCOL has been activated, will take full
effect from next tomorrow.
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