**ANTONY SANTOS**. They halted on all shooting activities and since we were slightly closer to the wanna-bee door, I could hear the hurried footsteps as they struggled and scrambled around the house searching for a way in which does not involve harming Tracy."I have an idea that might, but I need you to trust me."I placed both palms over each side of her face.At those words, she shoved me again and the rejection stung."Trust? You're crazy. A psychopath even. I will never trust you again, I'll rather take my chances with the Russian mob than trust you withanything, especially something as precious as my life."She ground her teeth harshly, poking a finger in my chest.She's angry. With every damn right.I hurt her.I broke her trust.She's feeling used and drained, she could take all her anger out on me. Just not at this moment.I'll pick an angry Tracy just as long as she's a living angry Tracy.I just need her to sur
**AGENT MICHAEL**The chopper arrived and extracted us from that location. He looked excited to see me as well.Inside the plane, I could arch my back all the way, rubbing it against the texture of the seat, trying to relieve my body of the unnecessary pain it was in."Are you okay? If you aren't feeling good he could take you to the doctor. You might need a checkup after an explosion like that."Rick advised. From the corner of my eyes, I could see Ethan silently agreeing with that hypothesis."I will see a doctor, but first I'll see this mission through. I need to."I started firmly, grasping the edge of the seat.They couldn't force me to go back."Alright. This is as far as I can take you, you will have to cover the rest on foot. It's a two minute walk from here on out."The pilot yelled over the sound of the airplane.He let us down slowly, each of us jumping down once the plane was low enough."I will be waiting here since this seems like a good extraction point just in case the
**AGENT MICHAEL**We heard a loud boom up ahead.Exchanging a look amongst each other, I signaled everyone to move quickly.If I'm not wrong, that's either a low-level bomb or a grenade, either is not good."Wait."I gestured to everyone, standing in front of Rick where I got a clear view of the field.Five men lay lifeless on the ground. I gawked further and Antonov was standing right there, he had his men. That wasn't all.Antony and Tracy were as well.Tracy looked pale, clutching to him as her legs felt like rubber.They set off another Bomb. They killed those men. "My men!"Rick exclaimed, heaving his gun ready to storm in."Wait. We can't scramble into this or else we'll die as they did. Each of them will get peace after their killers are put to justice. That man in the middlewill suffer for all he's done. We have to act smart."I held his shoulder, shoving him backwards.His jaws were tightened, gazing at all of them in rage. This is ahead of the degree of anger.I can relate
**ANTONY SANTOS**. "Put me down."She requested, moaning weakly yet still trying to prove stubborn and feisty."Tracy. There's a freaking exchange of fire. This is not the time to be acting tough!""I'm not acting tough, I can take care of myself. I can certainly run by myself. Put me down!"She ravaged drawing the attention of around."Fine. Fuck!"everyoneI screeched, placing her on the ground.I turned and the exchange was between the agents and the Russians."Fuck no."I turned and Ethan was holding Tracy. Wait a moment. She was right beside me a minute ago, how did she get into the arms of that fucker!"Let her go!"I seethed, he tilted her head to check her features ignoring my command.``I said let her go. Didn't you hear me!"I thundered, getting upset."Are you blind! Can't you see that she's in pain. Stop being such a fool and let me help her! It seems you've done nothing to help her!"He matched my tone, wrappi
**MR SCOTT**. "I said I understand and all, but I truly don't. I'm losing my patience and I'm not sure how long I can go without trying to escape.""Well there's no problem with that, it's my job to stop you."That was meant to come as a joke, but this agent was serious.I couldn't leave this place even if I tried."We have to put our trust in the system and they can do what's necessary for the safety of everyone.""That suggests that my daughter's life might be secondary compared to the people they are after, the Russian mob and all. That's what you mean isn't it?"I asked. The agent didn't respond but his face says it all. I wasn't wrong."We would do what it takes, Sir. Please just trust.."A ring tone began playing from his pocket.Well that's interesting.He gave me a look before reaching into his pocket, pulling the cell out, he clicked a button then placed it over his ear."Hello."There was a short pause, he didn't speak as well. He listened to whoever was on the other en
**ANTONY SANTOS**. Now I'm feeling useless.Agent Michael is out there looking over the phone to see if there's anything to recover, the fucker is priding himself with the fact that Tracy choose him over me and practically everyone else, her father is well available to keep her company while old me is seating here and mopping around. Maybe Michael will have something for me to do once he returns.He's been gone for over ten minutes which could be a good sign."Sorry I took too long."I heard a long exhale then the sound of someone seating beside me, maybe if I wasn't tooengrossed with my thoughts I could've realized that sooner."It's fine, I didn't have anywhere to joke anyway."I chuckled so it'll seem like I made a joke, I'm okay with it. When in fact it wasn't funny and I didn't appreciate the joblessness."I checked in with tech and they haven't been able to get through to the phone, the damage was extensive so they
**ANTONY SANTOS**. I stirred in my sleep. What's with that incessant ringing that won't go away?Jerking awake, the sound tuned in better.It was an alarm. A blaring alarm not the kind used in waking people up, it's the type usuallyconnected to schools and offices in case of fire hazards.It meant danger.Tracy.My first thought was of her safety, I jumped out of bed and made for the door.It was an idea to sleep, God knows what's happening."You said you'll wake me up if anything happens."I whispered, closing my mouth while trying to get the words out."I was just about to. I promise.""I don't believe you all too well now. What happened? Why is the alarm going off?""That's to get all the personnel here.""Why?"Michael is speaking as though I work here and I'm familiar with all their codes and signals."That's because they might be needed.""Please get to the point Michael. Should I be worried about something?""Not
**AGENT MICHAEL**"Tracy, please don't cry. I never meant to make you cry, you just got out of a kidnapping, you can't be crying."I reached out for her hand. She didn't flinch, I gave it a little squeeze and her tears reduced to sobs then finally light sniffles."You are a strong woman Tracy.""Oh yeah? I do not feel very strong."She could barely speak without shaking or shuddering."You are. You survived two psychotic men and scaled through without any trauma.""Right, just several concussions."She said sarcastically."Well there can't be wars without injuries, I just need you to know that you are very strong. Others would have faltered and broken down, but you didn't. You're standing strong and you're still here. You just gave us a clue that will help the case. That's a lot.""Yes I know. I'm strong, bold, and confident. That'sall I've been told to do my entire life, that's how I was brought up and although it might seem strange, that was my life."She choked on a sob."Then it