Chapter 2: CHAPTER 3 ATTACKED

Three days into the job and I had to yet the head of department. Not that I was anxious or anything. I was just curious at this god-like existence of the IT department. Somehow, I regret thinking that I could work. There's almost zero freedom, something I'm very used to. Sigh, the things we do for a change. Argh, I wonder though if these people knew of my identity what they would do? They would probably become my slaves. Hehe, I know. We can't enslave these people, but I can't help it if I have a masochist and sadistic attitude.

"Guys,we have a meeting with the head on Monday so come early. Fleur,are you free on Friday?"

"Sorry, Emily. I got sonewhere to be on Friday night. Why do you ask?"

"We always have a small get together for our new members so we thought you'd come."

"I would love to join you guys but I have someone to tend to on Friday night. I'm free the following week though."

"That's great, Fleur. See you tomorrow then." It's true I had someone to see on Friday night. As I left the office to go home, I had foul-mouthed Alec whisper something. "She's probably a hooker and she gotta work one last time since she got a new job."

I wonder what his problem is. I get along farewell with everybody else but why must he make my life so difficult with his foul mouth? Whatever, the next time he says rubbish, I'm going to punch him in the gut. Now, I need some food for today and some other stuff to keep me awake. I'm so angry right now. For weeks I've been trying to right up a close for a program but it just won't work. Frustrating!!!!!

I need a lot of sugars for I am pulling an all nighter. Bad idea for a Thursday night but I got no choice. I have a deadline to beat. As I stroll through the isles of a certain supermarket, I start getting the feeling that I'm being watched and followed, which is very strange. I walk up to the counter and pay off my dues. I live three blocks from the supermarket but to catch the perpetrators, I take a detour. These bad guys don't know what's coming there way. They won't know what hit them. Ha ha ha.

I quickly turned down a dark alley and found where to hide so I could get some information. These guys didn't look like professionals so I figured one of them would spill the beans before long.

"Where did she go?"

"I don't know. She was right here."

"We can't lose her. She has got some big money on her head."

"Why do you think the government would do so?"

Bingo!

"You fool. You don't talk about the employer like that. It's supposed to remain secret."

"I know. I didn't mention their name. All I said was that they are in the government."

"Be quiet! Let's just get this over and done with."

Government? So,those old geezers want my head? After all I've done for them, heh, humans. Always looking for profits and benefits. You're neither, you're out. Ok, I'm starting to get angry and hungry, deadly combination. Nice for beating people up actually. I guess it's time to vent. Now, picture this. We were in a narrow alley with me being at the entrance of it facing six men. They were of average and slightly built bodies. Tch, I can take them on any day. Let the fight begin.

I got into a jog and prepared to launch at the guy with the heaviest build as I planned my actions after the initial attack. They are easier to overthrow. I got ready to kick his, wait. This is not for the little ones to read. Anyway, I beat them all up and got some information. Did they really think that I was easy prey? At least they helped me vent my frustrations. Unsurprisingly, there was another set of eyes following me, seriously I just want to go home and have ice cream. Wait, these eyes don't feel human. Hmmmmmm...

Again, another attack. That too on Monday when we have the meeting with the head. Argh, my clothes are all soaked.

A few hours ago.

I was all set for work though it was pouring heavily. I considered calling in sick but, it would he unfair.After all, I was offered lodging closer to the office that I declined. Of course work and my private life will not be mixed! Anyway, I had called an avion. Yes, we used a car service to get us anywhere fast enough. You can actually pay them to speed. Indeed, very very very convenient.

Anyway,two blocks out the car stopped working. Yes, electric cars. Did I mention how the invasion changed a lot of stuff? Anyway,history lesson later. I had to save the driver as well as myself when the car spun out of control. Bottom line, a life was lost. I didn't know what to do. Loss was a horrible thing. At that moment, a lot of thoughts came into my mind. Negative thoughts. Of how I should be dead instead, of how I'm a failure. How I'm so incompetent that another life died on me. This life sucks,f***!!!!

I don't know how I got to work or to my desk or anywhere that morning. It's only when I felt a constant shove that I awoke from my daze.

"Oh my God Fleur are you ok? I've been trying to talk to you for minutes now. What happened you're so soaked. Did you walk in the rain? Look at you." Grandpa always worries for me like this. He would get me a cup of hot chocolate and blankets and reprimand me sternly though still worried if the chocolate is too hot or if he needs to add a few blankets. Emily made feel that same warmth and that's when I cried. Maybe I was tired of everything, maybe having someone else care me was good but I just cried. "Oh darling, tell me what happened? " Warm people are like this. They are our knights in shining armour. They make the clouds go away. As I tried to collect myself and calm down, a booming voice reminded of the days event.

"Why are you late?"