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Part 5 I Danger in disguise

Jack

An assisination unit just got busted on tv, it wasn't my force that found it though. Apparently they were one of the oldest and best organizations, they had been in business for over 15 years.

Now the public is outraged.

They're blaming the government for not cracking down on this kind of stuff and for letting it go on for so long. Apparently they know it's only the second best organization in the state, there's still another better one that's been here for longer.

Now everyone's getting mad because they think the government doesn't care about assassins, some people that have had friends or family murdered within the past few years are protesting because they think it was this unit that had killed them.

Even with all this chaos my mind still finds its way back to Neo.

I haven't seen her in a week but I found out where she lives and I'm planning on visiting her later this week, if my schedule will allow it. I have to visit her because lately I've been distracted with daydreams of her, and I need to stay top notch if I want to keep my job.

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Neo

I practically sped-walked down the sidewalk to the bookstore Wesley said to find him at. I opened the door and chimes rang through the air alerting customers of my arrival . Wesley looked up from reading a book, instantly sped-walked over to me and pulled me behind a bookshelf.

"This place is really strict about their rules and they hate criminals. So while you're here you have to act innocent and dress innocent." He whispered to me and eyed the hoodie and sweats I wore.

"Wes, now that formalities are out of the way I need a name."

"Neo.. Neo.. Neo" he said and sighed.

"Please! I promise this one is really important!" I whisper-pleaded with Wesley.

"Oh alright but only because I don't want to create a scene here." He said finally accommodating me.

"Ok so, the other night at the club when I was there for.. you know. I saw this really handsome guy and I know he talked to you and I want to know his name."

"Oh I know the fellow, awkward at times. His name is Jackson Draper"

Jackson Draper I thought to myself . Even his name pulled me in more, it was screaming to me that I had to look it up.

"Jackson Draper" I tried it out. His name rolled off my tongue and made me sound like Andy. Wesley eyed me curiously.

"Thank you, I won't forget this." I said and flashed him a smile before walking out the store letting the customers aware of my exit with the chimes.

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I didn't even notice when the phone rang. I snapped out of my daydream of Jackson, and walked over to the phone answering it.

"Hello? This is Neo speaking."

"Hello? Is this Neo Robinson?" A voice on the other end asked, trying to sound professional.

"Yes.. who's asking?" I said, answering the mystery call with a cold tone.

"Uh yes hi Neo, you probably don't know me. My name is Jackson Draper."

My stomach did a cartwheel when I heard that name. Jackson Draper was calling me? Unprovoked? I didn't think he even registered my existence. He continued talking on the phone but my mind was elsewhere.

"Neo? Are you still there?" Jackson asked.

"Uh yes sorry. I just sort of.. zoned out for a second, what were you saying?" I asked embarrassed.

"Oh no.. no problem I was just wondering if you wanted to meet sometime? Maybe for beaver tails or something. I know a great and reliable beavertail food truck not far from me."

"Oh yea that sounds great. Saturday then? Noon?" I asked and picked at the paint chipping of the wall.

"Saturday at noon then, I'll pick you up. See you then Neo"

And with that he hung up leaving me dazed and living in my daydreams. 

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