Chapter 2

Bette and Helena were returning to the house when Bette’s cell phone vibrated startling her a bit. She checked caller id and realised it was Dana. “Yeah.”

“Something came up.”

When do we leave?”

“Sunday.”

Ok. We’re on our way back to the house see you in a bit.”

“An assignment?” Helena inquired.

“Sounds like it.” Bette was a little disappointed. It was the first time in as long as she could remember when she felt like a normal person. Having the luxury of going to a birthday party for just that purpose was non-existent.

“Are you ok?”

“I was kindda looking forward to Sunday. You know something normal for a change.”

“I know what you mean. And that Tina girl was cute too.”

“She was wasn’t she? Too bad we can’t spend some time with them on Sunday.”

“Yeah.”

When they arrived at the house Shane met them in the driveway. “The boss wants you to call him as soon as you get in.” She instructed Bette.

“Did he give you any details.”

“No, just that this one is a little different from the other missions.”

“Ok.” Bette got in and logged on through a secured site for the videoconference. “We’re here boss what’s the assignment about?”

“We have information from one of our undercover agents that there is a plot to assassinate the Secretary of Defense John Alleyne. He is scheduled to meet with other members of the United Nations on Wednesday afternoon at one.”

“Who is our target?”

“The United Nations Headquarters.”

“What do you mean? Isn’t that building heavily guarded already? What difference would we make?”

“Firstly, we thank it may be an inside job. Secondly, even if they sweep the entire building for explosives, they might overlook some not so obvious places. With your skill and experience, you might see something they didn’t. And thirdly, we want eyes and ears everywhere. The ventilation shafts, sewer lines, air conditioning ducts…”

“We get the picture.” Shane cut him off already disgusted knowing what her job will be.

“As of now, all the information we have is the threat. As to whom and where they are from, we have no idea. We only got word about it this afternoon. If they really want to make a statement I doubt they will stop at the Alleyne. I mean all the members of the United Nations will be represented at this conference. This is bigger than just the United States. I would need for you guys to sweep the building first. You name look for it. Once you have the building secured I want you to keep it that way. We will get everyone including security out of the building for twelve hours. That’s how long you have to get everything in order. The building should be completely empty. Anyone you find in the building during that time should be detained or dealt with accordingly, even me. Consider everyone a threat. That said, I got you all booked on the ten pm flight out of Jamaica on Sunday.”