ALEXANDER MIKE(THE TERRORISTS)

CHAPTER 2

Mike tried to force his eyes to sleep but it never came. He rolled around on the bed. His eyes hovered around. Two weeks had passed since the incidence in the border in Aphganistan. He moaned silently to himself. He hasn't had any concrete plan yet but something told him R.E.D would soon surface. Terrorists would always make their presence known.

He stood up from the bed. His eyes moved towards where Kate was lying. She laid there,  peacefully deep in sleep. She looked harmless but her face looked troubled in her sleep. He felt sorry for her. He had no idea what she might have gone through in that place. He moved to a seat and sat there. He didn't want to bother his mind over trivia issues. He had bigger issues to fix. His gaze went to the television. He could turn it on. He however decided against it. He rested on the sofa. His mind wondered around bringing memories he thought he had forgotten. The death of Kate still played in his mind and the pain came once more. Watching someone tear to pieces on the blade of an helicopter was not a scenario one could forget easily. In his troubled state he didn't know when he gradually slipped into unconsciousness.

He was shoved slightly and he immediately jerked back into consciousness. It was Kate. He wondered when she awoke.

"I made you something"  she said as she moved to the table to kitchen to retrieved some dishes.

Shit! He must have slept heavily. He stood from the sofa and stretched his body. He noticed some already made dishes on the table. He shook his head in disappointment with himself. How could he have let his guard down at a time like this. He needed to be sharp and always on alert especially now that he was likely to be a target. Kate reappeared with a tray. She set it down and they both began eating. Mike switched on the television to check the latest in the news. The first headline that came up was the hijack of the president's wife train where she is held hostage. The news came as a surprise to Mike. He knew the security measures in the country were not  invincible and were prune to attacks but for the president's wife to be kidnapped was quite another thing.

He and Kate ate their food in silence. She didn't utter a single word throughout their meal and Mike couldn't help but wonder what was coursing through her mind. He took quick glances at her and he could tell that she did the same. His phone then came to life. It rang loudly interrupting their thoughts. He could almost guess who was on the line.
"Hello" ,he said as soon as he answered the phone. It was the secretary working back at CDU( central Defense Unit). He already knew what could make her call at this hour.

"Mike we've got a problem" , she said. "Your presence is requested at CDU. It's very important."

" I'll be there in thirty minutes." He said as be glanced at the watch. He took a quick glance at Kate who was staring at him. When he dropped the call he stood up. "Let's take our shower quickly" ,he said. " We need to be at headquarters quickly" . She nodded her head as Mike quickly got dressed taking a quick shower. She did the same also. After about fifteen minutes they were all prepared. They walked out of the room and shut the door behind them.

Mike walked to his Mercedes parked at a corner. He ignited the engine and signalled Kate to get in,which she did. Mike sped along the road. Kate was silent all through the drive.

"Are you alright?"  He asked. He felt uncomfortable with her quietness.

"I'm good" ,she replied. She added a reassuring smile. Mike's eyes drifted towards the side mirror. He spotted a BMW trailing behind. That was strange. He saw that exact vehicle outside their house. But it wasn't just one car. There were three BMW packed outside. They all had tinted windows. He could only spot one trailing behind them but he was certain there were three vehicles behind him. However he needed to be sure. He turned from the lane towards another lane.