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RA was now in his car... He was going to drop by at work for a brief weekly board meeting with the client included for a presentation of the house model and the 'House plan designs', on the last meeting before demolition day. After the meeting, it's when he will be departing with a chopper to the private airport where all the crew will be meeting for a brief before leaving for Cape Town.

RA'S POV.

I parked my car in the basement parking lot of my Architectural firm. Took out my laptop bag and plans I was working on at home. they were contained on cylindrical tubes. I walked to the elevator going upstairs to my office on the last floor. I got to the last floor. When the elevator opened I met a young lady, holding a paper cup of coffee.

Lady.: "Good morning sir... "

Me.: "Morning.."

I am tired of these interns who like to ask so many questions. I am not in a good mood. I don't have time to socialize. I walked to my office. While she was following me.

Her.: " Um, my name is Sisanda... Sisanda Ngcobo...I am your Temporary personal assistant... "

Me.: "Where is Trisha..?"

Sisanda.: "On a sick leave...Here is your coffee sir. Whipped cream first and the coffee last..."

Me.: "Thank you Si..?"

Sisanda.: " Sisanda..They are already waiting for you in the boardroom.."

Me.: "Ok. Thanks again..." Walk to the board room. I could see everyone was there. Well, the room is surrounded by an epoxy material wall. I walked inside.

Me.: "Good morning ladies and gentlemen... Sorry I am late.. I got trapped in traffic..."

Took out a USB flash drive... And switched on the projector...

Me.: "Ok.. This is our approach. A modern double storey dwelling infused with ancient architecture. That is going to be smart and eco friendly at the same time. Four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms each, lounge, dining room open floor plan. laundry room, Two kitchens. The other one is located near the garage. A garage that accommodates four SUV size cars. A gym combined with a massage area and steam room. Personal cinema and a man cave as requested. Finally, I came up with the best three suitable ideas. Idea one. The Garage, Man cave Cinema, Gym, steam room, and Laundry room situated in the basement... The ground floor will have a guest room, kitchen, lounge, and dining room, and a toilet with a hand basin. Three-bed rooms, Study and library on the last floor. Moving on to the second Idea..."

I went on and on with the elaborations.

NARRATED.

The meeting was over. RA was in his office. Sisanda knocked on the door. RA responded.

Sisanda.: "Your appointments are all rescheduled for the day after tomorrow and the following days..."

RA.: "Sisanda right.?"

Sisanda.: "Yes sir.."

RA.: "Please tell Ben to start the blades. I will be there in five..."

Sisanda.: "Ohk sir.. I am on it..."

Five minutes later RA was on a taking off Airbus ACH160 chopper heading to a private airport.

Pilot..: "We have a serious storm ahead. Maybe I should go around it..."

RA.: "Go through it we don't have time..."

Pilot.: "But...."

RA.: "Ben go through the storm akere am telling you I don't have time.."

Pilot.: "Ok sure.."

RA.: "Good.."

The Pilot did as told. After 1 h they reached their destination delayed by the storm. The chopper landed.. While a golf cart parked not far from the chopper. RA got off the helicopter and it lifted off..

RAT.: "Sure Boza.."

RA.: "Awe..." The kart drove off... They passed a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (a Four jets engines troop carrier plane.)that was on the runway being loaded with Gears, ammunition, everything they were going to need for the mission.....They finally reached where the brief was going to take place... When they got inside everyone was making noise laughing. But stopped when RAT and RA got in...

RA.: "You bitches know how to make noise.. I thought I was in the wrong place..." The room was filled with them blubbering hysterically...

RA.: "Stand up if you want to get in a ring with me. Or shut that stinking mouths off yours.." They all laughed.. without no one standing up.

RA.: "Good as I thought..." He then indicated that tips must switch on the projector..." Mission SA10000... Hands of applause to our 10000th South African mission.." Everyone applauded...Others whistling.. "Ok.. ok. Thank you.. Noh maan.. Bistro stop clapping your hands so hard you are polluting the air with your armpits....Aircon e goga ka gear ke wena..(The aircon is working very hard because of you...)" Everyone was laughing including Bistro..." Ok, let's get back to work-related stuff... South African Intel trusted us to execute an important mission for them. Which is to stop PADAG from raiding the Verdeans organized crimes....."

Chip raised his hand.

"Yes, chip..."

Chip.: "Why would they do something like that.."

RA.: "Apparently they are having undercover operations on the Verdeans organized crimes.. so the whole thing will compromise their operations..."

Bistro.: "What's our dos and don'ts..?"

RA.: "Is to shut the hell up, Sit back and listen." Everyone busted out laughing...." The request from the SAI is to keep a clean slate, no killings. Since no killing is not our style I hope we will cope. PADAG's convoy will start 30 kilometers.. from Point A to B... We will be having four groups Eight members each..... Group, Alpha Bravo, Charlie And Delta. Group Alpha..."

TIARA'S POV..

I was now sitting with Sis N in the Kitchen. She was having tea while I was having a strong cup of coffee. The hangover was showing me flames...we are getting along nicely. This old lady is so hilarious. She talks a lot, I love her.

Sis N.:"Dala ndi sebenza apha, andkakabon u ReA.. E zise intombazana.. ndithi no Ku bona izinwele e mcamelweni Nex..(I have been working here for a long time.. ReA has never brought a girl here. Even finding hair on a pillow nothing...)"

Well, I am not interested Though. Does she think we are having some kind of criteria with ReA, so she is painting him with a good paintbrush? I didn't know how to respond to that... A call saved me... I answered it... And Sis N gave me some privacy.

Me.: "You... Nxn.. I hate you.. shem..ReA told me everything.." She laughed hysterically...

Naledi.: "I told you, you love that guy maan mmata.(Friend)."

Me.: "But how could you do something like that..?."

Naledi.: "I just wanted to prove something....but trust me, I will never do something like that anymore. It nearly ruined my relationship.."

Me.: "He.e wena ontha oreng..what happened.?(No, what are you telling me...)"

Naledi.: "Eish tsala.(Friend).. Vumile and ReA walked on us while I was busy on your honey pot and he got pissed off.. Jealousy was on top of him...." She chuckled..

Tiara.: "I don't know how do you find that amusing..Wa Bora tlhe..(You are such a bore..)"

Naledi.: "Don't worry we are ok...Last night I pressed the right buttons.. but we are still not talking, it won't take long though.."

I couldn't help it, but chuckle.

Naledi.: "Tiara...?"

Me.: "Huh.?"

Naledi.: "So are you ever going to give Moguy a chance.."

Me.: "Yeah.. I have decided to give us a try After I have healed completely of course.."

Naledi.: "Yes Mogurl..."

Tiara.: " I mean I am not a dolphin going around jumping into relationships...."..

Naledi.: "I wanted to come over tsala.. but he resisted... The wound is still sore..." This Bitch is a crazy shame.. Mxm..

Tiara.:"Ahh. Naledi stop doing that to Vumile..."

Naledi.: "Tiara, You don't know anything... This guy used to cheat on me. Nna I just Kissed a girl and played with her honey pot. He behaves like a child growing his first teeth.. "

Me.: "Sorry maan.. mgeh.."

Naledi.: "Noh It's fine.. what are you wearing ?.." Mxm this girl is crazy. I giggled..

Me.: "Nothing." It came out as a whisper. She groaned trying to form a male like the low sound..

I laughed..

Naledi..: "Talk later babe love you.."

Me.: "I love you too mcwa.."

Naledi.: "Girls getaway weekend. I hope you will be ok by that time..?"

Me.: "I don't think so dear..."

Naledi.: "Ok love. Movies indoors..?"

Me.: "Yeah.. sure that will do..No more weed for me.."

Naledi.: "(Chuckling)Yeah. You made my night dear.."

Me.: " Mxm.. bye."

She ended the call. I focused on my laptop. Eish, I lost the pictures and recording of those girls. I don't know what happened, But I remember some of their comments so I will write what I still remember

My phone started ringing again. It was ReA I frowned.

Me.: "Hi...."

RA.: "Hay...." He kept quiet..

Me.: "Dude, now you are being weird.. why did you call me..?"

RA.: "Umm. I was checking up on you. Everyone was making calls to their loved ones before the departure. except for me.. I felt like shit.. so I decided to call you.."

Me.: "(Blushing.) Ahhm ok... I was not expecting a call from you.."

RA.: "I am not even going to ask why.."

Me.: "Yeah.. "

RA.: "I don't want us arguing...."

Me.: "Same here.. "

RA.: "So are you still leaving tomorrow..."

Me.: "Yeah.. I haven't changed my mind...."

RA.: "What is it that i can do to change your mind then..?"

Me.: "Let me think... I am sorry there's nothing you can do to change my mind..."

RA.: "I love you..."

Me.: "(Chuckling...) What..? Nice try mister.."

RA.: "Tiara.. I am dead serious..." My throat dried up instantly.

Me.: "Ahh.. you just met. " The call ended... I gasped out.. I was unaware I was holding my breath....

NARRATED.

LATER THAT DAY... 23:00...

RA, and his seven group members were ready to be tipped off by the convoy's whereabouts.

They had to walk five kilos through the community. Without breaking the cover or being noticed by the civilians until they reach where the convoy is going to pass by...

Chip.: "The convoy is on the move over..."

RA.: "Roger that..." RA hand signaled them to switch their body Amours to invisible cloaking mode. And started moving in a formation with RA in the front row.

After four kilometers of walking to the demarcated spot... They were now passing through a big plot of flats... RA indicated to them with a hand signal to stop moving because people are coming their way.A few seconds later a gang of men appeared coming their Way.. RA signaled them to take a cover in a passage.....The passage had no lights.

The gang passed them but one of the gang who was slacking behind stopped.

Guy 1.: "Waarvoor wag jy, laat ons weggaan ...(What are you waiting for let's leave.).."

Guy 2.: "Ek het iets in die gedeelte sien beweeg .. '(I saw something moving in that passage..)"

RA and the crew were pointing the guns at the guys ready to take them out.. Guy 2 started walking towards the passage...RA made rat sounds....

Guy 1.: "Laat ons los, dit is net 'n rot.(Let's leave man it's just a Rat.)." Guy 2 nodded and they walked away..... And disappeared..

Bistro.: "Nice one.. Boza..." They started walking.. Trying to cover the time they wasted.

They got to the spot and were already alerted that the convoy is five minutes away. Their task was to create smoke disguising as a mist on the road and hold their position... While Group Bravo will be driving behind the convoy once they get inside a 3 kilometers radius.. with Group Charlie coming on the opposite traffic. Both Group Charlie and Bravo's tasks were to cause commotion with an accident. While Group Delta, have to stand by For Plan B... They were located where the convoy was coming from... Then Chip has to break the convoy's communication before everything takes place. Now everyone was in their position waiting for Chip's go ahead....

RA.: "Chip what's taking you so long..."

Chip.: "Just give me 30 seconds..... Wait for it. Wait for it. it's still processing.... Ok done..."

Moments later they saw light from afar..

RA.: "Brace yourself shit is about to hit the fan.." They took cover a few meters away from the road avoiding being run over by the cars. Moments later they heard tires screeching and huge bangs. Visibility was inadequate because of the smoke so they had to use Enhanced body heat thermal goggles.

RA hand signaled them and they followed. They were walking towards the crash.