The Hacker

"But what's so wrong with wanting to help?" (33)

Just say it. Just tell him how you feel.

Josie went back and forth in her mind; wondering which one would win. She sat in the passenger seat of the car, watching the entrance of the house for a man that might not even show up... but she didn't mind because Nathan was there with her.

It wasn't clear when her infatuation started but she just knew that she really liked him. She admired him and wanted to know more about him. Josie just knew he was the one she wanted.

She also knew that he liked Amira; it was clear as day but maybe... just maybe he would look her way if she tried hard enough. She looked over at him again and thought: wow, he's so good looking.

She could imagine that he was the type to be followed around in high school because of his looks. Josie quickly shook her head free of those thoughts. It sounded shallow and conceited to lust after his appearance... but a girl could enjoy but so much in this world.

"I don't think he's coming today," she commented while leaning her head back on the headrest.

"I don't think so either," he sighed and did the same.

"Should we get something to eat?" She perked up. "I know this great sushi place,"

"Yeah, why not," he started the engine and they drove off.

—but in hindsight, that was a bad idea.

As soon as they drove off, a black car pulled up in front of the house. The driver got out first to look around before going up to the front door and knocked twice. The door opened soon after, revealing Alexander Geller. He buttoned his overcoat and followed behind the driver —along with his two body guards— until he was safely in the backseat.

Once inside, his phone began to ring. He pulled it out of his coat pocket and contemplated answering.

"Willie," he called the bodyguard to his right. "Did you handle that problem regarding the facility?"

"Yes, sir. I personally dealt with it this morning. You don't have to worry,"

"Great," he nodded before deciding to answer the phone. "This is Alexander... mhm, yes I'm on my way now. Tell them to wait just a bit longer."

Once he hung up, he turned to Willie again. "You're sure they can't trace it back to me?"

"I'm sure, sir,"

"Good. Now that I've gotten so far, I can't have anything to ruin this for me. Understood?"

"Yes, sir."

Alexander straightened his coat and looked ahead. It was finally time for everyone to see what he was capable of.

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"Gentlemen, please settle down!" The director banged his hand on the table. "I know it's sudden but we have no choice now,"

"How could we possibly put that criminal in such an important position?" One man stood up. "This is madness!"

The men in the room agreed.

"Have we forgotten what he did ten years ago?"

"Yes, minister we haven't forgotten but he has also done his time in exile according to his sentence. Also, let's not forget that aside from his indiscretions, he knows how to infiltrate terrorist organizations and give us a head start,"

The men hushed down after hearing that.

Archie shook his head in disbelief. London was really about to fall with this man in charge of their National Security.