GIVE IT A TITLE

ANOTHER ONE FOR A TRY

*GIVE IT A TITLE episode 2*

An hour later,
Agent mike and I arrived at the President’s lodge.
I was super excited and nervous at the same
time. I knew my new assignment had lots of
benefits and risks as well. I really didn’t know
what the future had for me but yes I was so
ready for my new assignment.
‘’Please don’t screw this up. It’s my job and
yours that are on the line here. This assignment
is a very difficult one I know but make sure you
are focused and make use of the training you got.
Be focused and never lose guard’’ Agent mike
advised as we got out of his car while I swung my head in agreement.
I was led straight to the President’s sitting room
where the President’s wife was anxiously waiting
for us. The smile on her face clearly showed how
happy she was to see me. We barely had settled
down before the President joined us.
(We all stood up to greet the President who
got me by surprise when he  offered his hand for a handshake).
‘’Here is agent Val sir. He is the best agent for the
job’’ Agent mike addressed the President who lased
his eyes on me for few seconds.
‘’You look very familiar young man. Have we met
before?’’ he asked curiously. I nervously nodded.
‘’Yes sir, before the  election I was
among the agents that cleared you when you
showed up at our office’’ I answered.
‘’ah no wonder, I guess you have been briefed on
the nature of your new assignment?. My daughter
Clara isn’t an easy person to deal with. You need
to be enduring and very smart to deal with her.
She may not want you by her side but always
find a way to be at her side. I can’t allow her to
move around on her own like she does in U.S.
Please protect her for me’’ he pleaded, smiled and
left us without another word while his wife who
had been silent all along cleared her throat.
‘’You will have everything you need.
Just make sure you keep my daughter safe. You
will pick her up at the airport by 4pm’’ she said
softly as young beautiful girl walked in towards us.
.
‘’Yes meet Vivian. She’s the daughter of my
husband’s brother and she’s equally very close to
my daughter Clara. She will assist you in getting
close to my daughter. She knows everything
about your assignment. She will also go with you
to the airport this evening. Consider her your
partner’’ she calmly introduced the young lady
who quietly sat beside her.
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Minutes later, I returned to my apartment in town
to pick up few things and equally prepare myself
for the new assignment. I really didn’t have
enough time to mentally prepare for the job but
deep down I felt it was going to be dangerously
fun and a great experience. Vivian looked like a
nice and understanding lady and I couldn’t help
but wish that the President’s daughter could be at
least half understanding as her.
I nervously prepared, got my stuffs ready and
headed back to the President’s lodge where Vivian
was dutifully waiting for me. The smile on her
face as our eyes met was enough to put silly
ideas into my head but I quickly shut it out of my
mind because I knew perfectly well the risks
involved in having silly ideas.
By 3:30pm, we headed to the airport. I did the
driving while Vivian sat beside me asking lots of
curious questions which I answered calmly. There
wasn’t any doubt she was a very friendly person
and the way she related to me made me very
much relaxed.
‘’So is there anything else I need to know about
Clara?’’ I kind of asked as we approached the
airport.
‘’hmmmm well, she’s a very difficult person to be
with but believe me she can equally be very
friendly and jovial whenever she feels like. She
takes time in choosing her friends and I pray she
accepts you, if not her dad won’t have any other
choice than to look for your replacement. She
also has tons of admirers which doubled since her
dad became the President. You know she’s
a very good catch’’ she answered freely while I
smiled.
‘’So how long have you been an agent?’’ she
asked.
‘Just a year and few months’’ I answered.
‘’I never knew the department has young fine guys
like you’’ she complemented while I blushed.
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@THE AIRPORT
After waiting for almost an hour, the plane we
were expecting finally landed.I couldn’t help but make
the sign of the cross as we waited Clara to
show up.
‘’Are you nervous?’’ Vivian asked with a smile.
‘’Not really ‘’ I lied. She offered her hand which I
took.
‘’Just relax’’ she breathed with concern before
pointing at the girl we came to pick up.
‘’Here she is’’ she added excitedly.
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We soon met up with Clara who hugged Vivian
happily before she looked at me as she probably
wondered who I was.
‘’I hope he isn’t security?’’ she asked inquisitively.
‘’No, he’s a family friend. Does he look like a
security guy?’’ Vivian answered while Clara
laughed.
‘’He doesn’t look like security but I haven’t seen
him before. Have we met before?’’ she asked me.
‘’Oh my name is Val, a family friend. The last time
we met was years ago when we were still very
little. I think we were still in primary school back
then’’ I lied like Vivian earlier advised and of
course Clara bought it.
‘’Oh val. Hmmmm nice name. Hope you will be as
sweet as your name?’’ she joked, making me a bit
relaxed with her playful nature as we exchanged
glances while Vivian rolled her eyes as she
listened.
‘’I hope you are not hitting on him because he is
mine?’’ Vivian finally added while Clara laughed.
‘’Of course not my dear, I’m not’’ she playfully
answered as I helped her carry her big travel bag.
Deep down I couldn’t help but wonder if Vivian
meant her words or was just playing around. Yes
as a young guy, silly minds always tend to get
into my head.
Only time will tell.

To be continued.......