UK Dark Trilogy by Harris Chris

Author:Harris, Chris [Harris, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Dystopian
Publisher: DHP Publishing
Published: 2018-12-20T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

A discreet knock on the door woke me with a start the next morning. Initially disorientated at waking in a strange bed, it took a few moments for me to remember where I was. I blinked and looked at the clock on the wall.

It was nine o’clock. Realising that the knocking on the door must be the person who was supposed to be escorting me to wherever they wanted me to be, I staggered out of bed, wrapped a towel around my waist and answered the door. It was Jon himself, with a few other officers standing behind him.

“Sorry Tom, I thought I’d pick you up on the way past.”

“My fault,” I admitted. “I haven’t worn a watch since the event, and I was too tired last night to set the alarm.” I pointed to the alarm clock on the bedside table.

“Don’t worry. I’ll send the others on and I’ll wait while you get ready.”

He nodded to the others and they continued on down the corridor, while he walked into the room and sat himself down on a chair.

I grabbed a quick shower and left the bathroom door open so that we could talk. Private Eddy had come through the surgery and was doing well.

I remembered with a pang that my family probably had no idea we’d arrived safely. With everything that had happened yesterday it hadn’t crossed my mind to contact them. Jon reassured me, saying that our safe arrival had been reported and promising that I would have an opportunity to talk to them over the radio later on that day.

They were due a contact soon, because at eight o’clock that morning Captain Berry had presented his plan of attack on Gumin to the road committee, and Jon was waiting to hear about the outcome of the meeting.

I changed quickly and followed Jon to the canteen, where we had a very quick breakfast, as he said he had a few people he wanted me to meet.

He warned me that I might have to repeat my story several times, but promised to try to make it bearable.

A corporal came and handed him a note while we were eating. He scanned it quickly and handed it back, dismissing the messenger.

“The plan’s been approved by your guys with just a few amendments. They’ve suggested that a few civilians join in as well, not to take part in the attack, but just so that afterwards there are a few faces not wearing a uniform. It might help to calm people down.”

He thought for a second and then continued. “I agree, but don’t worry, I’m sure whoever goes along will be far away from the action during the attack, and will be closely protected afterwards. Do you think that’s reasonable?”

“Yes,” I said, slowly, “but I don’t want Becky volunteering. She’s had enough on her plate with me being away, and I know she’ll want to go and help, but there are plenty of other people who could go.”

“You can tell her yourself when you talk to her later,” said Jon.

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