Dark Grid (Book 3): Dark Coup by Waldron David C

Author:Waldron, David C. [Waldron, David C.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Mystery, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technothrillers, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Thrillers, Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 1490915265
Published: 2013-07-07T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

It was late, but Olsen checked the door of his office to make sure it was locked. Once he was sure he was alone, he picked up the radio at the agreed upon time, just before it came to life in his headphones.

“This is Pillar Four,” Olsen said. “You know my voice by now, I’m not going to authenticate.”

“We have protocols for a reason,” the voice on the other end said.

“No,” Olsen said. “I have protocols for a reason. You have protocols because you think you need them or they make you feel important. This line is so heavily encrypted that unless one of us is compromised, authentication is a waste of time. So quit wasting my time and get to the point of this week’s meeting.”

“My, getting awfully full of yourself, aren’t you,” the voice said. “Remember, you can be replaced at any time.”

“Actually,” Olsen said, “I don’t think I can or you would have done it by now. You threaten and you bluster, but so far that’s all you’ve done for over half a year. If you had someone else that could take my place you would have had them do it by now, so let’s cut the crap.”

“Temper, Colonel…” the voice started.

“Is the President still alive or not,” Olsen interrupted.

“Excuse me,” the voice was obviously not used to being cut off.

“I asked if the President was still alive,” Olsen repeated. “The plan was that Air Force One would land and he would be taken to where you were. You’ve said he’s been briefed but that’s all. It’s been a year since this thing started and I want to know if the Commander-in-Chief is still alive. Yes or no. One word.”

“Colonel Olsen…”the voice began again.

“Is not a yes or no,” Olsen said. “I’m beginning to lose patience with you people. The next word that comes out of your privileged, entitled, overindulged mouth had better be either yes or no or I’m closing this connection and I’m locking out your location. Don’t try my patience.”

“Yes,” the voice said, but obviously through gritted teeth. “Colonel, do not interrupt me. Your President, your Commander-in-Chief, has all but abdicated his responsibilities. When we explained the situation to President Clement he was…reluctant, at first, to accept the reality of the situation. It didn’t take long, however, to convince him once we reminded him of who his main campaign contributors were.”

“Of course,” the voice said, “we have contributed heavily to both sides over the years, but it has been an effective insurance policy that has kept both the executive and legislative branches in our pockets for quite some time now.”

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