episode 4: A sweet disguise.
There was a man in a hospital bed with machines connected to his body. A nurse was looking at his pulse with a confused expression ( conducting a medical examination), suddenly his eyes flickering not once but twice in succession then he opened his eyes.
"You are awake", Can you hear me, let me get the door. The nurse said they left.
The man on the bed opened his eyes and looked at his environment then tried to sit on the bed and he couldn't at the first attempt then he did it again and he was able to sit properly on the bed.
The nurse had already arrived with a group of doctors.
The first doctor with glasses on his face asked.
Mr. Steve Harper how do you feel? How does your body feel?
Steve: I am fine but where am I? How do I get here?
The doctors looked at each other
The first doctor asked.
Mr. Steve do you remember the last place you were?
Yes,I was in a plane, then his eyes widened with realization I was in the plane with someone and it was a woman she was a redhead girl with glasses and green eyes. She gave me something to lick then I remember feeling dizzy and I am here this is the hospital right? Steve Harper asked.
The first doctor smiled in relief
Then said it is good you remember because we have attempted to wake you up for the past 3 days but to no avail. The substance she gave you we couldn't identify in time but we were certain that it contained 30 percent of opium.
Steve Harper: wait, what? .... Three days
What about the woman?
The doctors let just focus on your health Mr.steve
I'm going ask you a several questions and you are going to answer honestly.
Can you move your body?
Steve; yes but I still feel stiff in some places
Can you stand up and walk?
Okay, as he tried to stand up but was Weebly at the first attempt then he stood up again and started walking slowly at first then he walked to the door and back.
Good, as the first doctor took note on his prescription tab.
Do you feel uncomfortable in a particular area?
No, what do you mean particular area? Then he checked his pant and saw a bulge on his trousers, Steve eyes widened in shock.
Doc, what is happening to me?
For now, we are not sure because all of your medical records and tests came back as positive the only problem was that we didn't know why you couldn't wake up for the last 3 days. But now you're awake we would run some test as for the bulge we would put it as a physiological factor for men since you just woke up. If there's anything in your body that makes you uncomfortable please don't delay to tell us.
But for now you are completely normal if by tonight you are still well then we would discharged you and we would put it as maybe stress.
Steve simply nodded then.
The doctors then left the room
Then they started talking among themselves.
The first doctor with the glasses said
This is really strange, when this man came here we really thought he was dead but if not for the faint breathing and pulse then we would have thought he was dead, we have conducted everything sought of test imagined but we can still identify what went wrong, what do we tell the press when it is 2morrow?
The second doctor said.
We need to at least diagnose this man because what do we even say to the press we can't identify what was given to the man or the man appears normal and all medical records or test came positive and okay too.
The third doctor said ( a woman)
Well we would have tell the press exactly how it's? That's he is okay and the man doesn't appear to be unhealthy or poisoned. Besides he looks even more handsome and more healthy than the last time he came here. But I noticed something it was that when he first came to this hospital he appeared a little pale and there was sweat and dust on his bed every 6 hours the cleaners usually complain that there was a smelly odor that came from him but looking at him now there is no trace of that like if I didn't see him before I would think he was always like this handsome before.
The first doctor said
Why didn't you say that earlier? We could have done a test on his sweat and blood again.
The third doctor said
I thought it was irrelevant besides we already collected his blood previously so I didn't think we might need to collect his blood again.
The first doctor said.
Well we would collect a sweat sample from him and his blood again just to certain he is okay.
The third doctor said
Okay
2 hours later
News reporter
We need have now confirmed that the man poisoned is now okay and awake, we now go live to the hospital to ask the director of the hospital questions.
As many journalists gathered around a man who is the director of the hospital
Mr. Daniel Chen, Mr Daniel Chen. Please can you tell us the health conditions about the man poisoned?
Mr Daniel Chen
Firstly the man wasn't't poisoned, he collapsed due to stress and fatigue that's all. But he is now very stable and healthy.
The journalist
What about the woman? Eyewitnesses said that immediately the woman gave the man a candy he fainted so how can't it be poisoned?
Mr.daniel Chen
Well, all the medical records and tests show otherwise it shows he is stable and healthy and soon we would be discharged 2morrow.
The journalist
But the woman is said to be Wanted by DEA, so it makes us believe she is dangerous .
Mr. Daniel Chen
I don't know why the DEA wants the woman, but the man isn't poisoned just fainted due to fatigue.
Within minutes, the news appeared in all media outlets
Back in Lander Spencer Mansion
Lander Spencer
Black Rose your previous disguise has been vindicated but I still don't get why the DEA wants to you again and I want to ask what exactly did you give that man?
Black Rose
See, I told you that it is not a big issue and why do you keep mentioning my special candy? As for the DEA well they have always been on my case.
Lander Spencer
Well good, I wanted to tell you that my friend I told you about we are going to meet him soon so get ready.
Meanwhile back in the Vega mansion
Miss bani
I would be going for meeting with Mr Rico Alfredo today for importing the silk and technical fabric I ordered.
Sander
Miss bani I know you have a business meeting to attend to but I would like to ask why has there been no mission by ISS or have we been removed?
Miss bani
Well you're right have been so busy with work and business this year I totally forgot I would check in with the ISS mission board to see if there's any mission left. In the main time maybe you should focus on school since I must say I don't have any jobs for you presently and I haven't checked in with the ISS
Sander:
Okay
Miss bani
Good bye then
Then she walked to the car a man stood beside the car.
Miss bani
Good morning Ivan, how are you doing?
Ivan
Good morning Ma'am , good
Miss bani
Well can you take me to this address? Show Ivan the address on a paper.
Ivan
Okay. (As they entered the car and the car drove off to the destination).
Then she comes out of the car and goes to the gate of the mansion to knock.
Few hours earlier
The mansion was still recovering from the night's chaos.
Empty champagne bottles covered the tables, scattered glasses sat on every available surface, and a few forgotten decorations hung from the ceiling. The swimming pool was littered with floating balloons, while the smell of perfume and alcohol still lingered in the air.
Then the man glanced at his phone.
His expression changed.
"Miss Bani will be here soon."
The staff froze.
"What are you all standing there for?" he snapped. "Clear this place!"
Everyone immediately sprang into action.
"The living room first. Remove every bottle, every glass, every decoration. Clean the pool area. And someone check the guest rooms. I don't want anything left behind."
"Yes, sir!"
Staff members rushed through the mansion, gathering bottles and clearing tables while others hurried upstairs.
The man walked through the living room, inspecting the damage from the previous night's party.
He stopped when he noticed a glitter-covered heel lying underneath the sofa.
He stared at it.
"Whose shoe is this?"
Nobody answered.
"Find the owner. And get rid of it."
Within minutes, the mansion began transforming from a wild party house back into an elegant residence.
The music was gone. The lights were dimmed. The tables were polished. The bottles disappeared.
He looked around one last time.
Perfect.
Then the sound of a car approaching the mansion made him straighten his jacket.
"She's here."
Miss Bani's car pulled up in front of the sprawling mansion.
Mr. Rico Alfredo was already waiting at the entrance.
"Miss Bani," he greeted warmly, extending his hand. "It's a pleasure to finally have you here."
"Mr. Alfredo," Miss Bani replied, shaking his hand. "The pleasure is mine."
He stepped aside, allowing her to enter.
Miss Bani looked around the mansion, taking in the elegant furniture, polished floors, and enormous glass windows overlooking the grounds.
"This is quite a beautiful place," she remarked.
Rico smiled.
"Thank you. I try to keep it comfortable."
Miss Bani glanced toward the staircase before looking back at him.
"You have excellent taste."
"I appreciate that."
A staff member quietly approached Rico and whispered something into his ear.
Rico's smile remained perfectly intact.
"Everything is ready," the staff member said before leaving.
Rico turned back to Miss Bani.
"Shall we?"
"Of course."
He led her through the mansion and out toward the pool area.
The pool was surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a large outdoor table where several documents had already been arranged.
Miss Bani took a seat.
Rico sat opposite her.
"So," he began, "the silk and technical fabrics you ordered have arrived."
Miss Bani's expression immediately became businesslike.
"Excellent. I want to inspect them before we discuss the next shipment."
"Of course."
One of the staff members brought over samples of the imported silk and technical fabric.
Miss Bani carefully examined the material between her fingers.
"The silk is beautiful," she said. "The texture is exactly what I wanted."
"And the technical fabric?"
She examined the second sample.
"This could be very useful for my upcoming collection."
Rico leaned back in his chair.
"Then perhaps we should discuss something beyond this order."
Miss Bani looked up.
"I'm listening."
"I'd like us to expand our business relationship. Regular shipments, exclusive materials, perhaps even a long-term supply agreement."
Miss Bani smiled slightly.
"Now you're thinking ahead, Mr. Alfredo."
"I believe good business is always about thinking ahead."
She placed the fabric back on the table.
"Then let's see what you have in mind."
Rico smiled.
"That's exactly why I wanted this meeting."
For the first time since Miss Bani arrived, he allowed himself to relax.
The mansion looked spotless.
After one hour the meeting ended
Miss Bani stepped into her car and lowered the window.
"I look forward to our next shipment, Mr. Alfredo."
"As do I."
The car pulled away from the mansion.
Rico stood at the entrance until it disappeared around the bend.
His polite smile slowly faded.
He turned and walked back inside.
A few minutes later, another black SUV rolled through the gates.
Rico stopped.
The rear door opened.
Lander Spencer stepped out first.
Then Black Rose emerged behind him.
Rico looked toward the road where Miss Bani had disappeared.
Black Rose adjusted her sunglasses.
"Is she gone?"
"Completely," Rico replied.
Lander glanced toward the mansion.
"Then let's talk business."