Chapter 2 Betrayal

DANGEROUS MISSION

Episode 2

Max scanned the room cannily and noticed some sort of dispute among the men. They stopped talking immediately they sighted him which made him more suspicious...

They'd been talking about him....

He would find out soon

"Are you done?"

Alpha's voice snapped him from his thoughts...

"Yes boss" he answered curtly

"Do not forget the rules and if you get into trouble.... Do not hesitate to press the button"

"Yes boss" Max replied with a quick nod

Somehow, he felt twitchy about the bullet proof outfit and mask.

Although Alpha had assured him about it, still, he felt he was being deceived.

Something is wrong somewhere!

* * *

Max jumped out of the moving van and headed towards the woods which led to his Target's compound. He wouldn't be going through the main gate to avoid suspicions from the cops and security agents.

He would be passing through a tunnel instead. According to the layout, the building has a tunnel which leads directly to the master's bedroom...

Alpha had made necessary arrangements to make sure getting out of the tunnel in the master's bedroom wouldn't be a problem.

As he got closer to the tunnel, he heard some men chattering

He zeroed in on them

They were just four

Max brought out his silent pistol and fired tactically, bringing two of them down.

The two men quickly took cover and fired shots at him, missing him completely. He'd been caught already.

As he peeped from hideout, he could see one of the men trying to make a call.

Max sprung out from where he had been hiding and fired a shot, bringing him down abruptly. The last guy aimed and fired a shot at him. Max felt the cold bullet hit him and cut through some arteries.

What the hell? Hadn't his boss said this outfit was bullet proofed? Without thinking twice, he fired at the last man and brought him down.

With all men down, he marched towards the tunnel and examined it closely. He was obviously angry at Alpha for making him look stupid. He pulled off the fake outfit and mask. He wouldn't be needing them anymore. Not after he was tricked.

With the aid of the knife, he tore one of the men's clothing and used it as a _______ where the bullet had hit him. He observed the environment and noticed some queer things. He brought out his mini phone and took pictures of it. He would be using as evidences in case his real boss would be going on a double.

Lastly be brought out a can from his backpack which contained camouflage paint and used it on his face.

With a gun in each hand, he proceeded into the tunnel slowly.

* * *

"Dad!" Mia squealed as she scurried into his arms. The big broad chested man, her father quickly carried her and hugged her tightly.

"My princess" he cooed as he stroked her hair. He set her down and looked into her eyes. "You look more beautiful everyday" he complimented while she blushed. "I missed you dad!" She whined like a ten year old

"I missed you too pumpkin" he stated and pecked her gently on the forehead.

"And I'm sorry I couldn't wait up until you arrived last night.. I promised myself I would wait for you but I didn't know when I slept off" she said solemnly like she had committed a great atrocity because nature didn't permit her to wait up for her father.

"It's okay princess, you don't have to worry about a thing"

"Really?" She beamed

"Yeah" he assured and earned another hug from her. "Good morning Dad!" A voice broke in. They both turned to see Jaden, Zach's son and Mia's elder brother. "Morning son!, How are you?" Zach asked and hugged himself. "I'm fine dad" he answered curtly

"Dad!!!" Mia squealed as she brought out a diamond necklace with 'MIA' boldly inscribed on it. "Thank you so much!" She whined

"Can you stop acting like a baby please?" Jaden teased

"Mia is always my baby no matter how old she is" Zach defended while brought out her tongue

"Is this where you all have been hiding?"

They all turned to see Charlotte, Zach's lovely wife and Jaden and Mia's mother

"And here comes the boss!" Zach stated and pulled her into a tight embrace, then kissed her on the full lips

"You all should go dress up. Breakfast is ready!" Charlotte announced

"Alright mum" Mia stated while Jaden only a small nod of acknowledgement

* * *

With a pistol in each hand, Max walked cautiously towards the opening of the tunnel. He checked his wristwatch like he was awaiting a sign before advancing. 'tick!'

Gingerly, he lifted the strapdoor and peeped into what looked like a luxurious room. Gently he dropped the strap door, trying as much as possible to make less noise.

As soon as he was in, he did a double sign check and awaited what looks like a signal.

To be continued