Ben, Shadow and four of the elites landed in B country after 23 hours of flying straight. The Adalase enterprise had a signing ceremony with Tanzim enterprise, a leading AI production unit.
Ed arrived half an hour later for a strategic alliance conference accompanied by his security team Archer, Nathan, Shaun and Hilary.
Simon and Amelia went on a holiday to attend the wedding of their friend, coincidentally it was in B country.
Tyrell was on diplomatic mission to attend the environment protection summit, strangely that too was in B country. Jayden and Kayden were his assigned as his assistants.
Dana finished a day at work and was on her way back when her phone rang “Dring… dring…”
Dana hurriedly stopped her car at the parking lane-
“Hello”
“Baby, it’s me.”
“Um”
“Where are you?”
“On my way back. Have you reached? Are you tired?&r
Dana was muddling through her nightmare. She watched the Ben sitting and chatting in a conference room filled with people… the strange thing was the dress code was bizarre- some in suits, professional to the toe, some in military uniforms, some in smart casual and floral dresses, one was even dressed in a bridal gown. They were all laughing and talking one minute… the next minute the building exploded…. Debris floated everywhere … the glass walls shattered, piercing everything around it... Dana was flung to the side but unhurt. She touched her herself and found to be unscathed and in one piece.“Ben…” She called out as she looked for him in the collapsed debris. She dug furiously with her bare hands … searching … calling out to him... She saw a few men lift Ben from a spot not far from her... She ran toward them only see to his lifeless body.She felt suffocated and stifled as she watched people carrying Ben&
Ed heard Frank’s roar as he was standing close and knitted his brows further ‘Frank got angry with them when he wanted to hide something from them and didn’t know how.’“Give the phone to her.” Ben pursed his lips. ‘How could he not know Frank’s quirk?’“How can I do that?” Frank rolled his eyes.“Just like how you picked her phone yesterday.” Ben didn’t leave him any face.He heard Lara’s voice in the background “Is it Ben?”“Give the phone to Lara. Ed’s been trying to reach her.” Ben knew Frank would play tag and then hang up pretending to be annoyed. This was his usual strategy.“Okay.” Frank walked over to hand the phone to Lara.Ben covered the mouthpiece “Ask her where Dana is?” and extended the phone to a totally confused Ed putting the phone on speaker.“Ed” Lara cal
“Make sure you sneak in one of these.” Ben handed Tyrell a few of the listening grains and small marble like balls; Tyrell winked before setting of with Simon.Shortly after they left, Kayden walked in “Boss, we have something…come listen in.”Everyone followed Kayden into the room they set up for Denis, Jayden and Kayden to work in. Jayden took off his headphone and connected the system to a speaker. The conversation from the other end floated in through the speaker-“Boss will give us the signal.”“I think I will go over and meet this vixen before sending her off…... She must be feisty.” A vulgar laugh followed.“You better not offend the boss. He has been explosive lately, especially with the failure from day before yesterday.”“What’s that got to do with us?”“I have said my peace. Do what you w
“Chief” Ben and Ed called to Daniel once everyone settled down in the old Manor house.“Why don’t you stay the night? It’s already too late.” Daniel asked looking at their tired faces.“Chief we will come back and deal with the mess.”“I am not worried about the mess.” Daniel shook his head.“Chief, he is running off to the hospital.” Tyrell smirked.“Oh… yes…yes…” Daniel rubbed his forehead “How could I forget? Go... go…”“I am leaving Jefferson in your heads.” Ben looked at Tyrell “Are you heading back tonight?”“Nope. I will crash here. And don’t worry... Jefferson is in safe hands.” Tyrell raised his eyebrows playfully rubbing his hands.“Don’t worry about me…. as long as there is a bed and a bathroom, I am fine.” Jefferson smiled looki
Dana woke up 5 hours after Steve left. Ed had just stepped out to get them some coffee and lunch. Dana opened her eyes lazily but shocked to see an unfamiliar ceiling and environment; She sat up in fear but relaxed when she heard Lara’s shriek- “You’re awake?” Lara ran up to Dana and hugged her without care “You scared the living daylights out of me.” “Why are you being so exaggerated? Are these theatrics to make me feel guilty for oversleeping?” Dana rolled her eyes but frowned as she saw the IV line on her hand and realized that she was in a hospital. Lara took in her reactions and sighed “I wish… my dear Dana… I really wish you were oversleeping.” She turned to Dana with a sly smile “Next time you want to oversleep just tell me…. I promise not to nag or lecture…. Don’t use this method ever again.” “What’s wrong with me?” Dana asked in a whisper. “You had a high fever and were in coma for three days.” Lara hugged Dana “I have never been so scared.” Dana smiled sheepishly with
Dana stirred calling out to Ben in a whisper “Ben...”“Baby, I am here… Baby wake up…” Ben gently coaxed.Dana opened her eyes to see Ben looking at her with a face full of concern; Contrary to the first time Dana woke up from coma, this time she was aware of the nightmare she had previously tucked away the memories as a coping strategy. She jumped into his embrace hugging him and cried “I … I thought I would never see you again…. I ….”“It’s all over. I am here.” Ben gently caressed her back holding her in his embrace and coaxing her gently. It took Dana awhile to calm her emotions, but she refused to come out of Ben’s embrace. She laid nestled in his embrace listening to his powerful heartbeats, the only sound that would calm the worries from her nightmare.“Are you hungry?”“No” Dana refused hugging Ben tighter however her tummy refused to comply with her lie “Gggghrrhhhh”“How about we eat something first? I bought some chicken soup.” Ben gently sat her up against the bed and fed
Sarah sat in a pile of clothes in Dana’s bedroom watching Lara rummage through Dana’s cupboards.“I am not wearing a dress, its way too cold for me.” Dana sat resentfully on the other side.“This one.” Lara pulled a casual yet smart suit.“The sleeves are short. I will be cold.” Dana pouted. While most women would prefer style, Dana preferred comfort. Alexa watched with a curious expression from the dark. ‘This woman never behaved according to commonsense.’“We will be indoors, and the temperature adjusted.” Sarah tried to be the peacemaker.Dana twisted her lips eyeing Sarah suspiciously.“That settles it.” Lara placed the set on the bed.“Are you sure you can’t come?” Sarah looked imploringly at Lara.“Positive unless you guys want Cheryl to take my head in a plate to the advertisers.” Lara pouted “I have taken a week off at short notice, that woman would have a heart attack.”Cheryl came to pick Lara up while Dana was in the shower. She looked curiously at Sarah who was half lying
Chelsey was over the moon. She only expected to raise enough to start the foundation. But now they had more than enough to complete the entire project and fund the administration for 1 year.She squeezed Carrie hands “We did it.”Carrie and Tempest were no different, they were overwhelmed with emotions. They just finished transferring all the funds to the construction company with an agreement to start construction tomorrow. The previous agreement was for the foundation to start once they pay an initial deposit with whatever they raised today; the construction company would start work as goodwill and they could pay in installments. However, the collection today was more than enough to pay the amount in full. Arthur contacted the construction company as soon as they reached the threshold and was further surprised with their generosity of giving a 20% discount. They agreed to sign and pay on the spot.“My dear patrons.” Chelsey calmed her emotions and walked back on stage with a balance