Op Rooppur VII: Exposition

"So, what do you think you are doing?"

Mitali got up as she rubbed her forehead. Naomi and Jacob got up and stood behind Sohel.

Jacob asked, "You talked about a traitor among your friends. Is she the traitor?"

Sohel chuckled and said, "No. She's just a curious cat."

Jacob took out a beretta while saying, "As the saying goes, curiosity killed the cat. May I, sir?"

Mitali got scared and moved a few steps back subconsciously. Sohel put down Jacob's Beretta's barrel by hand and said, "No need. She's the recruit."

Jacob looked a little disappointed as he said, "Hmm. Another woman. OK. I guess."

Sohel turned to Mitali and said, "So. Why were you eavesdropping on us?"

Mitali got a hold of herself and said, "I'm sorry, I was eavesdropping, but first you tell me, Where were you two this afternoon?"

"What do you mean?"

"I heard you talking about raiding a house and getting chased. Just what are you guys?"

Naomi and Jacob looked at Sohel. Sohel stayed silent for a moment before saying, "It's a bit early, but I guess it's OK. Both of you, tell our recruit about our mission. I'll be back shortly."

Jacob replied, "Yes, boss."

Sohel got out of the room. Jacob locked the door and turned to Mitali.

Jacob said, "OK then. Let's get started. First, what do you want to know?"

"Everything. Who are you guys really? How do you know Sohel? What does he have to do with the highway shooting?"

"OK then." Jacob let out a sigh and said,

"We are from the Seven Nation Army. Me, Naomi, Sohel—all of us are part of the Bravo squad. The SNA members who saved you this evening were Naomi and Sohel. Also Sorry. We put your lives in danger. We were originally here to collect evidence on Chinese businesstycoon Lu Shen. We doubted he had connections with the New World Order. "

"Wait. What's the NEW World Order?"

Naomi said, "They are a secret society filled with victims of the last world war, ultranationalists and greedy people. They are not satisfied with SNA's involvement in ending the war, and now they want to abolish SNA and finish the war once and for all. They believe if they can do that, there will be no more war. They are ready to do anything and everything to make their objective successful. Their members are hidden everywhere."

"What did SNA and NWO have to do with this afternoon's shooting?"

Naomi replied, "NWO has some plans, and to execute the plans, they were importing weapons. We found the weapons stash, which they obviously didn't like, and attacked us in return."

"So? What will you guys do now?"

"Sorry.I can't tell you more than this. Any more, and we'd have to silence you. I don't think Sohel would like that."

"Okay. I understand."

Naomi said, "But if you really want to know, we can tell you. On the condition that you join SNA and help us in this mission."

Mitali said, "Uhm, I'll have to decline that offer. I'm just a medic. I can't help you."

Naomi sighed and said, "Well, that's a loss." She got up as she said, "Anyway, let's cool it until Sohel returns."

Jacob got up too and whispered, "You look happy that she declined."

Naomi whispered back, "Shut up."

Naomi walked up to a wall cabinet and was going to open it, but at that time someone started banging on the door. Ovi's voice was heard from outside the door: "Mitali, come out. There's police in here.They are taking Naser away."

Mitali was shocked and ran towards the reception with Ovi. Naomi and Jacob looked at each other and followed behind.