My eyes squinted shut as a bright light emerged from the shadows. I scanned my surroundings, only to see the darkness around me. Where Am I?
I looked back at the light, and I had the urge to grab it. But, no matter how I try the light seemed to move away from me.
I want to laugh, realizing that this is only a dream. I heard a meek voice from afar, but I do not know where.
“Allister….” I managed to whisper in the darkness, remembering Agent Wave at this moment. My father’s face emerged, and I tried to choke out his name but I can’t, stumbling until I feel like I’m falling from a cliff, the face of Sigreen shouting “Run!” to me.
I locked myself in my room, thinking about everything. “Hello? Hira? You need to eat.” I heard Cade yelling from the other side of the door. I didn’t interact with anyone for the past two days. The feeling of someone dear to you is really painful. “I understand that you don’t want to talk to anyone, and I’ll just leave your food here.” I heard his steps left. I stood up and took a peek outside.“How’s Agent Nova?” I saw Mr. Warner asks Cade in the hallways. “She’s so hurt, Mr. Warner.”Mr. Warner sighed, “I guess I have to visit her next time. Please contin
Looking back, the enemies were really after me, huh? But why kill dad? He got involved in something...did he? Enough that they killed him, and even need to cease my life too ...that I'm sure.Opening dad's drawers, I got a remote control and I went to my room to look one last time before leaving the house. Pushing the button, I watched as our house erupted and fire covered everything, burning our house and burning my memories with it.Walking away, I did not look back. I was a good girl, dad. But not anymore. I need to take care of something now. I have to get my revenge. For you. Wait for it.Agent Wave watched everything from behind me. He walked towards me and offered his hand, “Would you want to become an
I smelled the aroma of pancakes. Waking up, I saw Wave opening a take outbox. He placed the pancakes on the plate and when he noticed me waking up, he smiled. “Didn’t I tell you that I will prove to you that I am not the traitor?” He was back to his old self, not the angry Wave last night who barged in my room. As if last night didn’t happen.“By giving me food?”“Yes, food solves everything. Now quit your moping and enjoy the food. This isn’t the fierce Agent Nova I know, my partner and my subordinate.” he took a bite at it. I noticed his hair is wet, and the strong smell of his perfume. “Did you shower here?” I asked.“Yes? Why?” He answered, his head slightly tilting to the side in confusion. “Nothing.”He smirked and continued eating. Well... I guess I have to delay my quarrel with him and eat breakfast first.**After eating breakfast, I took a shower and got dressed. I wore my packed clothes, my denim jeans, and black hoodie, c
“I won't leave this place unless you come with me and return to the agency. Do you know how much Mr. Martins was worried about you? I was not finished with my mission, but he ordered me to go to you ASAP.”“What was your mission?”“I was tracing a hitman in Egypt for a week, just when I was about to catch him, Mr. Martins called me and told me to find for a lost pokemon.”I laughed. “Lost pokemon? What the hell Wave?” I rolled my eyes. “I thought you came here worried about me?”“That too. I just lose sight of you and you came disobeying your boss. Look at you, you would misbehave to anyone except me. Are you thinking that your boss is Mr. Martins and not me? You listen to me more than your own boss.” he laughed. His laugh was like music to my ears. I wish I could stay in forever at this moment.“Mr. Martins should have sent Cade.” I teased.“You
Days passed by. I kept on hiding from Agent Rush and finding the right timing to talk to Wave. And thankfully, he's busy. I'm avoiding the training room as much as possible. I saw Allister in the boxing room and decided to approach him."Hey, Agent Wave." I greeted him.He didn't reply. "Angry to someone?"He didn’t answer me but asked me a question instead. "Why are you here? You should be training."I crossed my arms, "You said you'll train me when I have the time."He sighed. "I think you don't need that anymore considering you are now a top agent."I chuckled. "Is that a compliment? I'll take that as a compliment. But, just because I'm a level 1 doesn't mean I'll just stop. After all, I didn't meet my goal. To surpass you."He paused at that, "Oh? You still remember that goal of yours?""What? Don't tell me you forgot." I raised my eyebrows. "Now I want you to test me.""No." He flat out answered, n
I woke up with the system in my watch ringing endlessly, alerting me for a new mission. It did not take a few moments until the speakers above called for me, “Attention. Agent Hira in the airport. ASAP.I rushed to get ready, not even eating breakfast.But there was no Mr. Martins who greeted me.“Surprise!” It was Agent Rush who welcomed me with his usual wide grin. I looked at him, looking at him in disgust. “Uhm, do I have to pretend that I’m surprised? What the hell is all of this, Agent Rush?”He laughed at my reaction and grabbed me to stop me from leaving,” Secret. I just need you to obey quietly and enjoy my surprise. I prepared it carefully you know.”I raised my eyebrows, “What’s the occasion? Is it your birthday?”He smiled sheepishly, “I wish I could say that… but no…It is Wave’s birthday…” He said.I played with
As we entered the salon, there were a few women getting their hair fixed but what caught my eye was the beautiful woman wearing a black dress in her forties or so, sitting on one of the sofas in the center as she gets her nails painted.“Is that her?” I asked Rush and before he had the chance to reply to me, the beautiful woman stood up and quickly run to us, shrieking in excitement.“Oh my!” Her eyes were widened in shock as she hugged her son like it was the first time in years she had seen him. Which I think is true. She looked intimidating earlier but now that she’s smiling, it’s refreshing.“Mom, we are in public…” Rush said to her mother.“What can I say?“So you’re a mama’s boy huh…” I whispered to Rush, to which he rolled his eyes. Rush’s mom seemed to notice me as she glances at me and broke into a motherly kind smile.“And who mi
“Oh, you’re awake?” He stopped, then continued, “I noticed your cheek was bleeding so I put some disinfectant on it before it will scar your face.” “Oh…Thanks,” I said. Letting him do what he wants. I just watch him as he gently pats my face. I went in deep thought…if he happened to be my superior and not Wave, would I get attached to him also? What if he was the one who saved me seven years ago, would things be different? He may be a playfully flirt but Agent Rush knows how to treat a woman…he’s a great man…this is contrary to what I thought about him when I first met him. I hated him back then but now…He caressed my cheek, and look at my eyes carefully. I met his gaze but stopped when something rang. He answered his earpiece, “Yes, dad?” He replied. "Yes, sir. We'll be back by dinner sir." I hear him saying before turning to me. "It's getting late, we should be back, Mr. Martins is looking for you." “It is crazy how I am his own son but what he was worrying
It all felt like a dream. Opening my eyes, I saw James beside me. He noticed me waking up so he ran to the door. “She’s awake already!” People came rushing into my bed and looked around. Nurses and doctors checked my state. The doctor sighed. “Thankfully, you just lost some blood. You would have been already dead if you took the whole hit.” And they left. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. “Huh?” James appeared again with some water and made me drink first. “I’m glad you’re awake now.” “How many days have I been out? What happened?” I asked, still confused. I looked around, it was the Cypher Agency’s hospital ward. Then I remembered my brother.
“We’ve arrived.” Announced one of our K-9 companions. “I want you all to stay here first until I give a signal. It’s me that they want.” I said to them and they nodded. All of us were prepared to win, even with only a little preparation time. I got out of the car and spotted the old warehouse. This was what the coordinates say according to the K-9’s investigations. I’ll find you, brother. Entering the warehouse, the place seemed eerily quiet...strangely quiet. I was not even attacked… Weird. Looking around, I headed straight and saw a stage in front. “Hello,
I don't want to side to anyone, not to my father, not to my brother... so I’ll build my own. “We don’t have time and I need back up to infiltrate.” I continued. “I don’t have a choice but to trust you guys. This blood in my hands is from the sniper woman who killed Coach Brian. No, I did not kill the sniper woman but she was killed by another person. So I need your help. Come with me first and I’ll explain everything. But first, I want you all to know I am not Zen.” Silence fell and they all just stared at me. Noah chuckled, breaking the silence. “We know that already.” I looked at him. He..they did? Wow, way to go. “Yeah, we knew it.” James nodded from beside me.
“Now as a celebration, let us all go eat dinner. I’ll treat you all.” Said Coach Brian when they were finished from the training. “Come and join us, Zen.” I stood up and joined them. When I heard a bullet striking from afar and Coach Brian fell on the ground, with blood gushing down his mouth. Looks like it started then. I had already expected this to happen. They got tired of bombs that they chose a sniper to hunt me now? I won’t let them win this time. This time, I’ll fight back. I touched my earpiece, “Uncle Rush looks like the enemy is not wasting their time. They shot our coach. ” I asked. “Yes, I already deployed our medics there. Come and go ho
Deciding what to do now, I’ve dialed Uncle Rush’s number. “Hello Zinnia? What is it?” I heard him asking from the other line. Smirking, I said. “Uncle Rush, I think I know what I’m going to do now.” “What is it?” He asked. “I’ll go back to school tomorrow.” Yes, I’ve decided now. That will be the first part of my plan. I could hear Uncle Rush sighing from the other line. “I’m glad that’s your decision. I hope you are well prepared for everything, Zen Alaric Malcolm,” he said, addressing me as my brother’s name. Unpacking all my stuff, I took a rest and slept early that night. Tomorrow for sure.
Think quick, Zinnia. Quick. How should I solve this? “Oh...I think my sister got home.” I said, going to my last resort and ending the call. Descending the stairs and going to the door, I fixed my appearance, letting my brunette hair cascade down my back, and didn’t wear my contact lenses to hide my blue eyes. It’s time to be myself then. Opening the door I spotted James and feigned a confused look and then smiled at him. “Oh, are you one of my brother’s friends?” I saw a blush that crept on James' cheeks as soon as he saw me. “Uhm...hi?” He greeted, sending a half-smile, seemingly nervous. I hope he won’t notice. But why is he nervous?
I contemplated whether I should answer this. Why now? I'm not in my undercover uniform! And if I answer this, he’ll know my true voice! “Can you give me my voice changer uncle?” I asked, now panicking.“It was brought back to the mechanics room on the third floor. It would take long for me to get it.” He answered as the phone still rang. I bit my lip, cursing under my breath. Damn it.I don’t have a choice then.Touching the answer button, I cleared my throat and pretended to cough. “Oh hey James, you called?” My heart was racing so fast in nervousness. Goodness!How did he even manage to get my phone number? I was sure I did not let them touch my phone...&ldq
My father’s eyes were like a hawk, and he glanced at the door to check if Uncle Rush was still there but saw that there was no sign of him, probably leaving us for privacy. I glanced at dad. “What did you want to talk about, dad?” He nodded and said. “I know it.” I raised my eyebrows in confusion, feeling chills. His authoritative and demanding side showing. I’m used to him getting like this but somehow, it feels new, “Know what, dad?” He glanced at the bedside table and checked to see some dust. He smirked. “Zen appeared here last night, didn’t he?” I gulped. How did he know? Oh right, he’s not Agent Wave of the Cypher Agency for nothing. Nothing escapes h
“You ask too many questions, sister.” Standing up, he leaned on me. “Wanna know a secret?” “A secret?” I breathed out. “I can free you from our parent's expectations.” He said. “Stop copying me. You are only hurting yourself. Soon, they will notice that you are not me.” “If I were you, I would just give up and join me. I just came to visit you just to say that. This is one last chance, Zinnia.” I looked at him in confusion. What? “What are you talking about Zen?” “Wanna go escape with me? Decide quickly, Zinnia.” I think I now have a bit of an idea of what he wants me to do. Stupid brother. What the hell are you planning?