She is the Queen

Chapter 8

Waking up each morning, going about my daily routine, it appeared as though my life was monotonous and predictable. But beneath the surface, hidden from the world, lay a deeper meaning and a secret mission that only a few were privy to.

Every day, during lunch and dinner, I would see him. Our conversations were small, mostly revolving around current politics and economic commentaries. Yet, there was an unspoken connection between us that held so much more than mere words. I could sense that he was anticipating to our times together. 

To outsiders, my three-hour walks every day seemed unnecessary. Little did they know that these walks served a dual purpose. Not only did they allow me to become familiar with my surroundings and the guards patrolling the area, but they also enabled me to observe their behavior and identify a specific loophole in the system.

There were two guards, numbered as 10 and 87, later on I learnt that their respective names were Luca and Jafir. 10 had a habit of leaving his station three minutes early, which provided me with four precious minutes of solitude before the next guard took over. On the other hand, 87 was always distracted by his phone, making him the perfect accomplice for my plan.

For two weeks, I meticulously planned my escape route. At 9:56 every morning, I positioned myself where guard number 10 would leave early, and at 9:57, I manipulated the camera's angle, ensuring it no longer covered the windows but instead captured the next window beside it. This small adjustment would prove crucial in my plans for freedom.

Guard 87 and his phone played an equally important role. If he were to lose his phone without realizing it, he would be unable to report it to our boss, Andrea. This secret would give me an advantage, as any communication about my escape would be kept confidential.

My daily routine included reading the newspaper, but it held a hidden purpose too. My best friend, Jack, and I had developed a unique code within the news articles. We would communicate top-secret information to each other, cleverly concealed within seemingly innocuous sentences. It started as a game, but now it was a lifeline.

During my visits to the bathroom in the club, I would remind Jack not to forget our game if I had disappeared. Back then he looked at me confusedly. I hoped, he understood what I meant and assuming right, I was indeed correct, as he started covertly updating me with messages hidden within news articles on page five. These messages revealed the imminent danger I faced and urged me to be prepared.

Days passed, and the messages became increasingly alarming. They had lost me; there was a plan unfolding against me. The Levonnis wanted the French land, and time was running out for Frank. My grandfather, Alberto, had emerged as a key player, and plans were being made to give away the France area. An attack was imminent, meant to bring the traitor.

In those stolen moments of reading the news, I realized the gravity of the situation. I had to be ready and vigilant, searching for the traitor who threatened our safety and the integrity of our group.

These hidden messages, encoded within the news articles, were a testament to the bond Jack and I shared. They instilled within me a sense of hope and determination, reassuring me that I was not alone in this endeavor.

First week I got these messages. At first it seems hard to understand but I connected all the dots. The plan is to make a fake attack on The Levonnis which now I know is Andrea to create an alarm and make the traitor to come here to discuss an emergency meeting. According to Jack, it would be on Monday. We needed to find the traitor first to cleanse our soliders, so when we did the bigger movement, Alberto wouldnt know. France is only a small sacrifice for bigger gains in the future.

A monday came.

The day started like any other. My usual routine was nothing out of the ordinary, until dinner. Andrea, a close friend, informed me that there would be guests joining us that evening. I instantly knew that I would come face to face with the traitor within our midst. Determined not to give away my true knowledge, I acted ignorant.