Forbidden

Chapter 10

Inside the bag was all sorts of weapons and ammo. From guns to daggers. It had every weapon I could think of in there.

"Hey April. Everything ok?" Alex asked from outside the room. I quickly pulled the zip closed, and pushed it back into the corner before anyone else would notice. I jumped up.

"Yep, everything's fine," I said as I walked out the walk in robe. "I just want to quickly read those business letters, then we can talk and what not," I added. She nodded and smiled. I walked over to the desk. There were a few papers. The first one had photos of dresses and beneath them where little dates for when and where I had to wear them. Boring. The other one was the one I wanted;

Hello Agent Martinez,

We hope you do well in your first assignment.

As you may have noticed, in your closet there is a bag full of several different weapons.

We would like you to carry a minimum of two weapons at a time. On the next page, is a page similar to the attire one, we've just added what weapons you will carry with you and where to hide them. We appreciate you taking part in this assignment.

Regards, DAA

Great. I folded up the papers and put them to the side of the table.

"So, Alex. What do you want to do?" I asked spinning around on my spiny desk chair. Maybe I'll have fun? No one can replace Willow and the gang, but surely I can still have fun without them? I hope.

"Tell me about yourself," she smiled sitting on the bed. So I told her about Wessington Springs, I told her about my friends, and Milly and my ignorant parents. After my story began to finish, she started hers, we tossed questions back and forth until 3 o'clock started to loom, and it was time to get ready. Alex left to let me get ready too. I went to the desk and picked up the attire sheet, and started scavenging around the closet looking for the outfit. It was a shortish white dress, with a black belt, it was loose and flowy from the waist down and tight around my chest, I quickly slipped it on, grabbed my white heels(how can I fight in heels?), and went to the weapons sheet. I tied a dagger holder onto my thigh, I also had to put a gun holder under the back of my dress, with ammo in my purse. I slipped my ID into my purse aswell, and started downstairs. Alex was down there waiting for me.

"You look great April! Or should I say, Alexandria," she laughed.

"Thank you," I said with a smile. But all I could really think about was Willow, she'd love to see me now, all dressed up, looking badass with my gun and dagger, but she won't, she may not even ever see me again in general.

"Hold on, follow me!" Alex said pulling me with her. I followed her to a room to the side, when she opened the door, all I saw was makeup. They have an entire room dedicated to makeup. Willow would die. I really need to stop thinking about Willow.

"Lets just add a little foundation, it makes your face stand out," she smiled. I let her do what ever it was she wanted to do to me. I trusted her. And, she out did herself.

"Alex, this is amazing. Thank you," I smiled.

"My pleasure," she said. We went back outside, just as Marcus and Hillary entered.

"Ah, you look beautiful Agent Martinez," Marcus said. Guess he didn't hear me say call me April?

"Thank you , Alexandria did my makeup actually," I smiled. I felt I needed to call her 'Alexandria' to show respect in front of her parents.

"Are you ready to go?" Hillary asked. I nodded, and hugged Alex goodbye. We drove drove in a limo for for about 20 minutes, during that time Marcus and Hillary told me what to expect and what to do at the meeting. Which I was thankful for. When we pulled up at the government building, a man opened the door, and helped me out of the car.

"Welcome Nolton family," a man said as we entered.

We greeted him, and continued down a hall towards, what I guessed was a ball room. The room was full of people talking, little plates of appetisers were offered around, glasses of champagne were too. I felt out of sorts, being the only child here. I didn't belong here.

"Good evening Marcus, good evening Hillary, and ah, this must be Alexandria," a man said kissing Hillary's hand and then mine.

"Yes, this is our beloved Alexandria," Hillary answered.

"Mind me asking. But why have you requested her presence at these meetings all of a sudden?" He asked.

"Alexandria had started showing a liking in politics and law, and is starting to become very good at it, we would like to give her some insight into how it works. She's going to take on Hillary's spot one day," Marcus answered. I smiled at the man for extra 'effect.'

"Completely understandable," the man said nodding then walking off.

"Stay close Alexandria, the meeting will be starting shortly," Hillary whispered to me. I nodded as a reply. And she was right. Almost an entire minute passed before everyone was called to silence.

"Good evening everyone, and welcome. Would you all please be so kind as to follow me to the conference room, so we can start?" The man said, everyone nodded and followed the man into a room with a giant table, with lots of chairs seated around it. It was all so formal. As we entered the room, we were given name tags, that even included our status! I was just daughter of Secretary of State, we even had assigned seats - I was sat between Marcus and Hillary. But I had to put my brain on. I was here for a reason, not to sight see.

"Hello everyone, I am Wayne Latrum, leader of the Activist's," Wayne said with a smile. Oh no. I was in the room with the most dangerous person known to my people. I almost felt like fainting. "You may all take a seat," he announced. Thank goodness for that, I was about to fall over anyways. Tony wasn't kidding when he said this was a serious assignment.