Spies Like Me by Doug Solter

Author:Doug Solter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ya action, ya spies, ya action adventure, ya books, ya thriller, teen thriller, spy fiction, spy novels, young adult spy books, spy books for teens
Publisher: Brain Matter Publishing
Published: 2016-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

As soon as their private jet landed in San Francisco at 4 a.m. local time, the four sleepy girls were whisked away to The Authority headquarters in Napa Valley where Mrs. B had each girl placed in a comfy recliner inside the dark relaxation area to sleep with the fishes. She also posted Aardvark to make sure the girls were not disturbed.

Emma stirred around noon. The other girls were still sleeping, but Aardvark nodded to her as he sat patiently nearby. He showed Emma to a private bathroom where she could shower and change clothes. (The Authority had managed to “steal” their bags from their Air Global flight.) Once all the Gems were up, showered, and changed, Aardvark escorted them to the cafeteria, where Mrs. B brought in a special lunch just for them. A pizza from Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco. The girls had woken up hungry and devoured it.

After lunch, Aardvark escorted them inside the labyrinth with its dark blue walls, floors, and ceilings. They followed the glowing white-lettered signs leading them to the CAC Division. They entered a black room with a large black table. Aardvark nodded to the Gems and left them alone. The metal door closed and sucked in air as it sealed back into place. The Gems sat around the table and waited.

Ten minutes later, the door seal popped as air escaped. The door opened automatically, revealing Mrs. B and four other members, who entered the black room. Mrs. B did not introduce them as they took seats around the table.

Mrs. B remained standing as she leaned on her cane. “May I begin by saying…well done. This international organization was founded on the principles of protecting all human beings. We pride ourselves on doing whatever it takes to achieve those goals. Yesterday, Emerald here exhibited bravery in the most gallant way possible. Her efforts and those of her fellow team members resulted in the saving of over five hundred innocent lives.”

Mrs. B moved to the other side of the room. “Officially, we do not give out medals. We do not give out prizes or certificates of achievement to hang on your wall. Our world is a secret one where there is no audience clap when the final curtain drops. However, we can tell you…well done, Emerald. You are a credit to our organization.”

Mrs. B clapped and the rest of the room joined her. Olivia lowered her chin, a touch of humility on her face. Nadia hugged her. Miyuki gave a whoop and pumped her fist in the air. Emma even caught herself whooping too. Maybe she still had issues with this girl, but Olivia did save her life. She’d saved everyone’s life on that plane.

As the clapping died down, Mrs. B spoke again. “The flagrant attempt on your lives concerns us. I’m afraid we’re dealing with a cunning and ruthless enemy. One we’ve dealt with in the past.”

“Venomous?” Olivia asked.

“That’s what we’ve come up with. It reeks of desperation, yet I think it signals you ladies were too close to something.

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