Basement

“Why? You are not feeling happy seeing me here, baby?” Said Maverick playfully.

Audrey, without saying anything, stormed out of the room, in a fit of fury.

Maverick smirked seeing her leaving and said to himself, “I feel sorry for you, Audrey because Nick is not something that you can get.”

Maverick was in his thoughts, when Nick returned to his office, only to find Maverick sitting at his place.

He smiled seeing him and said, “You are finally here, buddy.” 

Maverick then came out of this dream world and saw Nick, he then immediately took him in a hug.

Nick and Maverick then settled on the couch, when Maverick said, “You can't tell me, that you are still single, bro.”

Nick smiled playfully at his words and replied, “Ok, then. I won't tell you, that I am still single."

“Nick, are you going to accept Audrey? Even when you know, how she is?”

“No. Audrey is tough. No doubt that she's extremely compatible in her work. But, we both know it, that for power she won't hesitate for even a single second before even killing me. I never want such a woman in my personal life.” Said Nick.

“Agreed. By, the way, I heard that the post of your secretary is empty?” Said Maverick playfully.

“I don't believe that you are so free, to work for me, as my secretary.”

“Who wants to work for you? I wish to help you. This time, you are going to get yourself a female secretary.” Said Maverick, or more precisely announced.

“Don't even think about it. I can't tolerate any female secretary around me. I don't want to see those girls with their stupid seductive things and tricks.” 

“Things? You call those THINGS? Bro, you really have quite a sense. I must say.” Said Maverick by making weired faces.

“Whatever.” Said Nick, waving the back of his hand to Maverick and headed towards his seat, totally unbothered of his presence.

“It's settled then. You will hire a female secretary this time.” Said Maverick, without giving any chance to Nick, to reject.

“Fine. Only if, she can come up to mark, on my standards. She will have to go through our devil test. If she can complete it, then I'll hire her. But, if she's unable to. Then you will never bother me for this thing.” Said Nick, which made Maverick happy.

Maverick was glad that at least he's giving women a chance. However, was worried just by thinking about the devil test.

Devil test, is a test which even their most trained men, can't complete it. They'll either give up, half way or will just lose their lives, by pushing their limits.

So, asking a woman for such a test, is practically killing her. He actually wondered if this is his standard, then any women would be able to make it.

But, still. Left the things, for destiny to decide.

On the other side,

Daisy was asked by the chief in his office again. Ella said to her, “Is the chief falling in love with you Daisy?” 

Daisy looked up at Ella and laughed hearing her, she then replied, “Do you think that I am so tasteless to actually give fancy to that old chief.”

“Well, what can I say? Chief is calling you inside again and again?” Replied Ella playfully.

Daisy winked at Ella and said playfully, “Then be ready to welcome me as your senior.” And left for the chief's office.

Ella actually felt chills in her spine, with the way Daisy actually winked at her and spoke. Daisy walked towards the chief room and entered inside. 

Ella saw her back disappearing behind the door, still in shock, and then shrugged her shoulders. 

“You called, Sir?” Asked Daisy.

“Yes, Daisy. I do believe that you have talked to your friends and family and are ready for your mission?” Asked the chief.

She felt a ping of sadness rising in her heart. But controlled it and said with a heavy heart, “Yes, I am ready.” 

The chief could feel guilt in her voice and said in a stern voice, “I can't hear you, officer Daisy.”

Daisy then said in a stern and a loud voice, “Yes, I am ready.” 

The chief was satisfied this time and then said, “Alright then. You will be going to the basement, our plan shall start from there. You will die right in front of all our cops. So, there would be no chance for them to believe that you are alive. You are already aware how to show yourself dead. Use that trick. But, just in case, use this portion. Drink it, and it'll start it's work in a while.” Said chief by giving the portion to her.

“Alright, and who'll declare me dead?” Asked Daisy.

“Obviously, the doctor. However, at first, it's going to be Ella.” Said the chief, knowing that it would be the hardest part for her.

He actually wants Ella to announce because she is her best friend. If she got even a single clue, that she's alive. Then, she'll turn the world upside down, just to get her back.

“Why Ella?” Asked Daisy, in a low voice. She knows how much that is going to hurt Ella.

“That's because, it would be the hardest for her to believe that you are dead.” Replied the chief.

“Ok. But, please take care of her, after this.” Said Daisy.

“Don't worry. We will.” Said the chief.

“Alright, then what's next?" Asked Daisy.

“Leave all that to me.” Said the chief and Daisy was dismissed.

Daisy came out and ordered in a cold voice to the interns, “Meet me in the basement. We'll be practicing your fighting skills.” 

Ella looked at Daisy and said to one of the interns, “Best of luck, she seems in a bad mood. Seems like someone, will be breaking their bones today.” 

All the interns followed Daisy, when the chief also came out and said to Ella, “Ella, how about you also go and witness their fighting session. Or, I am afraid your friend might end up breaking someone's bones.” 

Ella actually laughed, hearing the chief, and followed Daisy to the basement as well. Daisy started fighting with the interns. 

When Daisy, felt some effect of that portion on her and then said in a stern voice, “Everyone attack me together.” 

Ella actually got scared seeing all of this because each one of the intern was tough enough already and now they all attacking her all together would make the fight extreme intense.

Just as Daisy ordered, they all started attacking her, and the drug she took was making her drowsy as well.

In actual, Daisy was trying to test her level, that even when her entire body is in pain and on the verge of breaking, how hard she can fight.

Ella felt something wrong in Daisy. When suddenly she saw an intern making his move towards Daisy. 

But, Daisy didn't see that coming and the kick actually landed on her face, and she fell on the ground.

Ella was shocked to see Daisy actually on the ground. She felt something wrong with her body, and before she could react, Daisy got up once again and started fighting them all, intensely.

Even with this condition of hers, she was giving quite a tough time to all the interns and not giving up.

While this whole fight was being watched in the control room. The chief, along with a few officials, were analyzing each and every move of Daisy.

The chief was feeling proud on himself, since he was the one who chose Daisy. When the fight that was going in Daisy's favor a moment ago, was now going otherwise.

Daisy was being beaten badly by her opponents, and blood was also drawn from the corner of her mouth.

Ella got scared seeing the scene in front of her. She knows that Daisy is extremely tough. But, couldn't understand what happened to her now, that she is not able to win. 

Before Ella could stop the fight, the chief signalled her, to stand back and she having no other choice had to see her best friend, being beaten up.

Daisy, with the last bit of energy left in her, fought with all her might, until she collapsed on the ground.

To be continued…