A Little Mad

Chapter 78

Mercedes stepped to the bunker door with a smile. She heard a small beep and then a familiar voice.

"Hello Mercedes! It is so nice to see you! Welcome back! Is Miss TaTyana with you?" 

She smiled. Jeremiah had fixed more of his house just for her.

"Hey Karen. Thank you. It's nice to be back talking to you. No it is just me today."

"It is very nice to talk to you again as well. You are here to see Jeremiah correct?"

Mercedes shook her head slightly laughing.

"Yes, Karen I am. It's not super important. I would just like to hang out for a bit. Is he home?" 

"Of course. Yes, he is home. Jeremiah told me you are always welcome here. Give me a moment to locate the front door and open it for you." 

The bunker slid open revealing an annoyed Ecco.

"Karen what are you doing?!"

"I am letting Mercedes in Miss Ecco."

Ecco huffed and rolled her eyes.

"Karen she is not welcome here. Remember that!"

"I am sorry Miss Ecco, but Jeremiah told me she always welcome inside no matter what the day or time of the day is. Jeremiah did not allow you to make security changes. He marked Mercedes and her friend TaTyana as complete non-threats. We allow them inside. Step aside Miss Ecco or I will have to shock you like Jeremiah told me to if you ever tried to betray him and take over my system."

Mercedes stared at the bunker curious of how Karen would shock her. She laughed a little.

"Karen I don't think you have to go to that extreme measure. I believe Ecco will let me through."

Ecco laughed and stepped further in the doorway.

"No I won't. Go the fuck away!" 

Mercedes watched as small metal rod extended from the wall. When it touched Ecco, it shocked her so hard she fell to the ground. 

"Karen!"

"I did warn you miss Ecco. I am loyal to Jeremiah."

Mercedes fell into laughter.

"Oh wow. You are very powerful Karen."

"Thank you. Jeremiah designed me with only the very best technology Mercedes. You will find him in his study. Do you remember how to get there?"

Mercedes smiled at the camera.

"Yes Karen thank you. I will let you know if I get lost."

"I am programmed in every single hallway and room. Just say my name if you need my help." 

Mercedes stepped into the bunker and the door closed behind her. Ecco was sitting against the wall still frazzled. Mercedes looked at her trying not to laugh. 

"You should be more careful Ecco." 

Mercedes peaked into the study to see Jeremiah sitting at his desk going over some of his blue prints. She knocked on the wall. Jeremiah did not lift his gaze. 

"What is it Ecco?"

Mercedes laughed. 

"Not Ecco."

Jeremiah lifted his gaze with a bright smile.

"Well, Hey beautiful. What a pleasant surprise."

Jeremiah stood up from his desk.