INTEGRITY CODE.

Chapter 21. She Owns A Jeep!

Rodgers' POV

I watched as Mark opened the boxes. Each consisted of two suits. One for each of us. I was looking forward to tonight. We weren't used to these kind of events. Not unless they involved kidnappings of top ranking politicians.  But tonight would be different. We weren't going to kidnap anyone, on the contrary the opposite was to happen. I was to keep someone safe, one who didn't deserve it.

I had two things to do, one concerning the Target, and the other concerned Tracy.

"You've got to be careful with that girl man," Mark said.
He still had his doubts about her.
"There's something about her, Will. She has clear records of her past, but still, something is not right."

"The girl's clean. Have you seen her? She wouldn't hurt a fly her entire life." I replied. And that is how I saw her.

"OK, just be careful around her, you never know, he added, "what are you going to carry? I expect a number of attacks tonight."

"Nothing, no weapons tonight." I said.

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Mark left the hotel before me. We always did that. It is easier if enemies didn't know whom you work with. I finished up. Red tie, red kerchief. I didn't put on a watch, no watches, just a red wristband. I always had one on my left hand, and always for a reason.

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The mic on my ear buzzed and came to life. I adjusted it and neated some hair to hide it. There are about ten doing the same tonight.

"I'm in. Am stationed at the western wing. " Mark said on the other end.

I showed my gate pass at the two gentlemen stationed at the entrance of the gate. It was a way to ensure no illegal visitors came.
Honestly, we all know how it works.  Mark was already in and who knows how many more.

The actual event was to be held at the school's Hall of Events. But I didn't get inside. I waited, viewing the parking lot, the jacaranda trees almost blooming with purple flowers. I turned to the main gate.
I did not have a date, but I knew she would arrive shortly.

Tracy's POV

I left Marco and headed for Mercy's. My mind was racing. Despite hating Allan for what I learned about him, I had to protect him.
I can't believe he's a drug dealer. All this long, behind his wide smile are fangs with venom. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, I think to myself. And Rodgers, will I be fighting him tonight? I hope so, I really hope so.  He has a lot to pay for.

I thought of what could have been if I had fallen for his trap. He could have killed me, after all he is an assassin and that's what they do best.
It still wasn't clear why they both asked me to be their date tonight. From how I saw it, they both messed with me, and I would make them pay.

"Hey sweet," Mercy's mom greeted.

"Hello Mrs. Murray."

"You're here to see Mercy, she's in her room. Here's a snack before she's done"
And whom would I be to say no to that...

"Hi Elephant," Mercy greeted as she descended the spiral. "

"Elephant?" Mrs. Murray inquires cheerfully.

"She eats like one." My know~it~all friend answers.

"And you look like one," I shoot back.

"Whoa there, am as tiny as a rat." She proceeds.
And am glad she brought that up.

"Fun fact, did you know that a rat eats more compared to its body size than an elephant?" I ask cheerfully. "Literally a rat eats more than an elephant." I finish proudly.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever." She rolls her eyes.

In this whole hustle we forget to mention how beautiful she looks in her white dress. It sparkles and sways beautifully when she turns. I find myself liking it.

"You look beautiful dear," Mrs. Murray says, "the last time I saw you this cheerful about a party was when..." but halts half way through." "Never mind that. You'll have a wonderful time tonight."

"The dress is just perfect. It was really made for you." I say.

"Aww, thankyou, I could get used to both your company." She says sweetly.

Meanwhile I ascend the spiral and go try on my dress. I find it on her bed.  It is still wrapped.
I put it on and check myself on her full length mirror. Then I drop my jaws.
It's beautiful. I am beautiful in it. I look like...a girl now. I stare again at myself in the mirror wondering what happened to the girl who wears boots and an agent's suit. IC.

"Tracy, you better not be drooling on my bed." I hear Mercy yell.
So I head out. As I descend the stairs, it's their turn to drop their jaws. They stare, and stare.

"Tracy honey, you look beautiful in that dress. It's so nice!" Mrs. Murray exclaims.

"Wow! It's beautiful! I knew I picked  the right dress for you." Mercy says.

Actually, I picked the dress, Mercy. I half say. And I don't like sharing credit, but now is not the right time to mention that, I think again.

We walk to Mercy's jeep. She owns a Jeep! It's a black and blue one. Honesty, I didn't know she owned a car, or rather, cars. She wasn't the kind of a person to rub it in about how rich she was.

"So, are you going to yell me who's your date?" She asked.

"Wait till we get there." I reply.

"OK, and don't you try and trick me. Otherwise I'll drag one of the guys yo you." She jokes.

"What was your Mom saying, about the last time you were at a party?" I inquire.

Mercy looks in the distance as she drives, then chooses to avoid the question.

"It's nothing."

I only nod. Maybe she will tell me one day. I've spent a lot of time in missions to know that nothing is actually something.
Funfact, nothing is a woman's way of meaning something, and you should be worried.

We arrive at the entrance of the school and show off our passes, then drive in.
Here my date is waiting, and I could see him.
He's overjoyed to say the least.  I get out of the jeep and head for the Hall of Events. And there he is smiling.

"Hey there,"  he greets.

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Hello Readers,

Hey Fans, hope you like this chapter. Do I still owe you some explanation? Still disappointed that it wasn't the first guy?

Also, the bit about the elephant and the rat is true.
One more puzzling question, and it's Philosophical.

Why something rather than nothing?

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