Femme Fatale
Chapter Fourteen
Born to be
Rules for agents 14:
Information is power
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The angel project was
something that should have never come to being, yet like always the human mind
was capable of carrying out acts that should never be. History would be witness
to acts that could be both heroic and also destructive, the angel project was
both.
"The angel project was
meant to be a part of the covert defence projects. Khurana's have always worked
closely with the government for defence projects, so I was privy to the Angel
project as well."
Rajiv had a faraway
look on his face as he started to explain to Geet. "You see every project or
system has a lynchpin, which if manipulated can destroy everything through a
cascade effect. So the idea was to create a weapon that would topple the
opposition's defence. The answer was so simple, that we were all surprised at
its simplicity."
"What was it?" Pari
asked. It didn't matter that she was a child, with her intelligence she
understood what her Baba meant. She understood that this information would
change her life, answer the questions that she bothered her.
"Children" Rajiv
looked at her sadly.
Children are the
linchpin to every society, the cohesive force that holds us together. No
government can suspect or willing harm kids with severe repercussions. So
children were to be our weapons. With that in mind, the angel project was
developed.
"No one would ever
suspect children as agents as they are seen to be innocent and vulnerable"
Rajiv continued, "So one of the guys, thought that we can have a national test,
where exceptional children are picked and trained from early age to become
agents. These kids would have both intelligence as well as physical strength,
which would be harnessed and utilised. As they are chosen so early they can be
malleable and managed the way needed."
Pari knew what was
coming, for it was obvious at this stage what Rajiv was indicating.
"Initially people
thought about it and gave the idea credence but once we understood the risk to
vulnerable children, most of us refuted the idea. If our whole idea was based
on the idea that our enemy wouldn't hurt children, then how could we hurt our
own? It was preposterous and we immediately blocked the sanction. Unfortunately
some of the less moral men wouldn't let the idea go, so they set out to
surreptitiously create the program by involving doctors and trying to take away
the children from their families. This went away from being a government
project to a private one handled by a corporation that tried to excuse its actions
under the guise of patriotism."
Pari knew what was
coming but she still spoke up, "And I was one of them?"
"Yes" Rajiv looked at
her sadly, "You were the daughter of one of my advisors, Mohinder Handa. When
you were born, it was obvious that your IQ was off the charts and you would
succeed in anything you did. You were smarter than any of the other children.
We thought you would be safe but….they had known about you from the start. So
they took you away, kidnapped you. You were only 3 years old, so thankfully you
don't remember any of that. There were other children but at that moment your
parents and I only were worried about you. It took as months to find you but we
did"
"However that wasn't
the end of it. They came back for you, paranoid and over-zealous of their
plans, they couldn't let you go. These men are ruthless, realising that they
couldn't take you away again with your parents with you they killed your
family. I tried to get there in time to warn them but unfortunately I was late.
Luckily I was able to take you away and
keep you safe here….till now"
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Sliding out of the Khurana Mansion, Geet blended in the
shadows even as she left the party. That was the skill of an agent, to mix in
with the shadows when needed.
But even as she went out, she couldn't help thinking of
Gurvinder Singh and she wondered what the bas***d was up to.
If there was anyone she would actually take pleasure in
killing, instead of the detached coldness with which she usually worked, it would
be Gurvinder.
Patience Geet, have
some patience, she chided herself as she started to change her dress behind
the house, quickly slipping out of the gown and pulling down her hidden tights.
Time to dig a bit
deeper, find out a bit more about the whole issue with Maan and the PAR 1
project.
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General Kashyap was having a normal night home with his
family, relaxed and enjoyable. After
finishing dinner he gave a kiss to his wife and said goodnight to his children.
He then went to his office, ready to tackle some paperwork.
An hour or so later he could feel his eyes dropping slightly with sleep but his
tiredness was drained out of him as the rooms lights flickered off.
Standing up, he was about to walk towards the switch when he
felt someone press a hand to his neck.
"Hi General" A smooth voice whispered, "I think it is time
for a talk"
General Kashyap didn't need to ask who it was, for he
recognised the boss's voice readily and knew that no one else would have the
audacity to enter a General's house like this.
"Sure" He answered, trying to stay cool. He gestured towards
his seat, wanting to sit down for the conversation.
As he sat down, he felt the boss sit on his table, still
shadowed in the dark.
"What is it you want to know?" Kashyap asked, sounding
neutral and open.
"I don't appreciate it when people keep secrets from me,
after all that is my job. Not yours" There was ice in the words, clearly
stating her displeasure. "You don't want to mess with my Kashyap because no
matter who you are, I am capable of destroying those who try to play games with
me. I don't put up with this bullshit"
"I am not playing games"
"Well, why didn't you give me the full story about PAR 1
project" Kashyap felt a hand right against his neck as the boss leaned forward
to emphasis the point. "Though the project is about the new jet, that isn't why
the different people want access. It is because of the cloaking system that it
operates on"
Kashyap felt coldness build within him as he understood how
much the boss new about the project.
"The jet has an in built system that disables all
electronics and radars up to a radius of 1 km. The issue is that this is
restricted to just a jet, the system can be used to disable any electronic
system, including defence and security. It means that with one small device I
disarm the most secure banks in the world, the pentagon or even still the crown
jewels." The boss systematically told the secret that Kashyap had tried to keep
hidden.
"How…how did you find out?"
"I can find out anything. Anything" The boss warned, "Never
assume you can trick me, ever"
"What do you want?"
"I want access to the government files on Gurvinder Singh,
every little detail you have on him. I could find it out myself but why waste
my time?"
"As you wish" Kashyap succumbed to her demand, knowing that
he had no other option. "I am trusting you"
"No, you have no other choice but to trust me" there was
soft laughter in the words, "You know that I can do the work that none of your
men can."
"Yes, but this is for our country" Kashyap spoke but
glancing back up, he saw that the Boss had already left.
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The next day at the office, all the employees were drained
from the party but Maan was a hard taskmaster and didn't let anyone slack off. He
was busy typing away details about the PAR 1 project and analysing the
different quotes when there was a discrete cough at the door.
"Sir I have finished looking through the quote from
McIntyre, the US Arms company. Apart from some discrepancies in the numbers,
everything seems fine. Though, I have to say that I wasn't overly impressed
with their offer. After all, a project of this magnitude can be sold for triple
their offer, "His secretary gave her thousand watt smile. "Also here is your
coffee"
"Thanks Geet" He took it gratefully, "I really needed this
and thanks for looking through the files. I have some more for you to glance
through."
"Yeah sir, you look awful!" She said this cheerfully, "We
wouldn't want you to turn ugly because you don't have brains to fall back on.
Your only asset is that face of yours"
"Why, thanks Geet! Finally you admit that I am handsome!"
Maan smirked, using that devastating smile to his advantage, knowing the effect
it had on women.
"As much as I hate to deny it" Geet agreed, "Thank god, you
aren't smart otherwise I would be in trouble! You are a male bimbo!"
"Very funny!" Maan hid a laugh, "Anyways, where are the
boxers you promised to get me? All that talk and no action"
"Why sir, are your undies not clean?" Geet smoothly volleyed
back, "It is okay, I'll get a pair of Calvin Kleins. Actually, I'll get you
cheap ones"
"Why?" Maan knew she was going to give a ridiculous answer
but couldn't resist asking. "Maan Singh Khurana only wears the best."
"Because as we discussed, you must get through many pairs"
She smirked, "Wouldn't want to waste my paycheck on all that. Unless, you are
willing to talk about that raise"
"Pay raise? For you?" Maan snorted, "Be grateful that I don't
fire you because of your ridiculous behaviour. Talking about underwear and
bodily functions, god knows how you get any job done!"
"Very interesting conversation" A voice interrupted them.
Both turned quickly to see a smirking Savitri Devi standing there, looking like
the cat who got the cream….as well as the mouse. "How enlightening"
"Ma'am!" Geet didn't look even a bit embarrassed being
caught talking about Maan's undies, instead seemed calm. "Hope you are doing
well"
"Fine dear" Savitri sat on the couch, looing regal except
for the devilish gleam in her eyes. "How is my grandson treating you"
"Oh great, just trying to get a pay rise from him" Geet
answered honestly, "See I am such an amazing secretary, I am even concerned
about his underwear! Yet there is no appreciation!"
Savitri Devi's eyes widened at Geet's comment, both
surprised and amused, while Maan nearly choked on his coffee. Does she have no filter? She should at least
try to control herself in front of my Dadi!
"We have to have lunch sometime" Savitri recovered quickly,
"You are very….interesting"
"But Dadimaa!" Maan tried to stop this from happening.
But it was impossible, "As cool and suave as you are, I am
your Dadi and I changed your diapers! So don't interrupt me!"
Geet pealed out laughing while Maan banged his head against
the table. "Dadima, why do you have to do this?"
"Cause I enjoy it" She said simply.
Maan gritted his teeth, knowing that this wouldn't bode well
for his mental health. The women around
me are going to drive me mad!
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