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Dana looked at the time on her phone and mumbled “I will probably be cursed and yelled at … but what the heck!” She dialed and waited for the other end to pick up.“What is wrong with you woman? Do you know what time it is in my part of the world?” A sleepy voice growled over the phone.“Hi Stewart, yes it’s been a long time since we caught up!” Dana smiled mischievously as she retorted even though she knew he couldn’t see her.Ben sat quietly observing Dana, he had never seen this side of Dana. The more he interacted, the more he liked her. He wanted to know her more, know every nuances of her character.“What is it?” Stewart sat up lazily as he fumbled for his glasses on the bedside table.“Can’t I call because I missed you?” Dana still had a playful look.“Does the sun rise in the west?”“Why are you a grumpy old man?”
Destined to love Let's show him how it's done then, shall we?
On the other side of town, Dorsen pub was busy and noisy. It was not your average pub where decent business was carried out. Three unruly tall men walked in arrogantly and ordered their drinks and sat on the corner table. They looked around. The scene that entered their eyes were vulgar. There were half naked women dancing and serving tables. Some tables where men and women blatantly performed obscene activities. The center of attraction at the pub was the arm wrestle gamble table. Two men sat at the table wrestling while the surrounding crowd betted and jeered.“You lot, interested in some fun?” A tall woman juggled her bosoms and smiled seductively.“With what?” The bald one scoffed disdainfully at her bosom.“Ugly, you have to be pleased I took a fancy” She bend down so that her bosom was almost touching his face.The bald one took out his pocket knife and smiled menacingly “Brothers, shall we share the good fo
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Frank somersaulted to the collapsed figure on the ground while Ben and Shadow stood shoulder to shoulder and fired their weapons.Ben shot two tranquilizers faster than the time it took to blink and Shadow fired two arrows aimed at the two men on the left with precision. The men didn’t even have time to register the faces of their attacker.Shadow scouted to make sure there were no other hidden dangers “All clear and secure.”The collapsed figure raised his disfigured face weakly in response to the commotion.“Are you okay? We are …” Frank spoke softly.“Don’t tell me who you are if Major General send you. My brain is …Ahh…Ahhhh!” The lad cut Frank off before he could speak and started screaming midway.Ben narrowed his eyes ‘Danton’s assessment was not for naught!’. He raised his tranquilizer and shot Jack decisively.Frank looked at Ben with a que
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Ed informed the guards at gate 14 that Ian was expecting a delivery. He then dialed Ian-“Yes”“The gismo is on its way to you. Once you receive, sterilize and bring it over. Let’s carry out the operation tonight.” Ed paused “I am not sure how big or heavy it is. Do you want us to come back?”“Nope. I will get Gurney to help.”“Yes. Gurney is a good choice.”Gurney was one of the orderlies and an exceptionally reliable and honest man. He was also very tight lipped and very loyal to Ian.“Ed, I have not used one of these gismos before. I have only read experimental research stuff….” Ian paused awkwardly.“Dana has asked her mate to enclose instructions for use. If there’s still any questions, Ben can contact Dana for you.”“Why can’t I call her directly?”“Do you want to ask Ben that?” Ed ra
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