No Choice

3

"Caleb!" Alyssa yelled as she pulled my hand. "What do you want?" I turned and asked. "I'm sorry..." "Do I look like I care?" I stomped off, leaving her speechless. I walked home. Alone. For the first time in my life, I missed Alyssa's chatter beside my ears. I treated Alyssa like my sister. Annoying she could be at times, she never failed to bring a smile to my face. But she forgot my birthday. I unlocked my house door, only to be greeted by my mother's gigantic smile, followed by a perfume-scented hug. "Happy birthday, my big baby!" she ruffled my hair. "Thanks mum," I smiled a smile which probably did not reach my eyes, considering her next question. "Is anything wrong?" she asked in concern. I shook my head and re-smiled, hoping it looked like a real one. Fortunately, she bought it. After finishing a delicious slice of chocolate cake, I heard a knock on the door. I swung it open.

Alyssa.

"Um... hi?" I acknowledged her presence awkwardly. Then, to my greatest surprise (no, she did not kiss me), Alyssa hugged me and started apologising profusely. "Okay, I forgive you," I laughed. "Oh thank goodness. I can't stand you being angry at me for another second." "Don't exaggerate," I huffed. "Happy birthday!" "Thanks!" "I got you something. "You didn't have to." "Per-lease, the whole world knows you love gifts." "You know me too well." She smiled in reply as she fished out a box and handed it to me. I opened the box and gasped. "Ally... THANK YOU SO MUCH!" I smiled and hugged her. The beautiful gold watch glimmered in the sunlight. "You didn't have to," I chided. "Oh I did!" she laughed, her eyes twinkling merrily. (A/N: Gosh I cringed at this part. Reminds me of stories I used to read when I was younger... don't judge this part, yes I know it's cringeworthy.) "Mum? I'm heading to work!" I waved as I grabbed my phone, before shutting the door. "Cal... I'm really sorry..." Alyssa sighed. "I'm not angry. I never was."

~

"62! Nice watch, hand it over. NOW. I need to scan it." Zack ordered. "What?! No! Alyssa gave it to me as a birthday present!" I held the watch, which was now clasped on my wrist, tightly. "Exactly! It could be a camera!" "Never! She wouldn't do that!" Nevertheless, I handed it over, then turning to collect paperwork. Zack scanned it, and went, "AHA!" Panic and shock filed me as I spun around. "It's a normal watch, take it back." He passed me the watch. I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding "So, how's your mission going?" Zack asked. I stiffened. "Not going well..." I murmured. "62, I know that this is hard for you, but you have to do it," Zack patted my shoulder and walked off. I started sorting out the paperwork at my desk.

For an hour.

Another hour.

And another hour.

Until I saw a particular file.

Alyssa Elisabeth Armstrong. 

A/N: Hello people of the internet! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Not exactly what you call long... but hey! I tried! Anyways, the next chapter will be more interesting...Please comment on what you think of this book, I can manage hate, so you are allowed to criticise it. But please, at least try to type down the room for improvement. Spelling and grammar mistakes do not count!! @IZECOLD, "the story doesn't make sense" is not allowed. Because it will make sense LATER.

 I'm not sure if you would like me to list down the cast of the story, but you can ignore it and imagine the characters the way you like. Buh-byeeeeeeeeee!