Writing Camp + Alina

Chapter V

07:00 AM

When I got back to my room after roaming around doing stuff a tray of food was there on my table with a note.

Thank you for listening to me last night Alina. Your words mean a lot to me ~ J

I shook my head. I don't find this man ruthless from any angle to be honest. But again I did read a lot of articles on him to pass time on the internet. Despite having my breakfast at five looking at the one he made specially for me made me eat it with a smile on my face first time in a very long time. I get my bag for his tour as I am trained to pack light. In times of emergency it is easier for me to escape. However this time I had to take one suitcase where as I usually just take a cabin bag and my laptop wherever I move. Since we’re travelling in Joseph's private plane I get my weapons bag along with me also strapping a few of them on my body. When I'm done I grab my luggage to roll it out of my room cross checking if I took whatever I needed as I'm going for two weeks with Joseph on his annual check tour around his companies all over the world.

When I walk out I notice Joseph coming out of his room as well. He smiles at me "got everything you need Miss. Devereaux"

"Yeah let's go I've got a few friends checking your private plane as we speak" I said as I moved towards him.

"That's alright my pilot informed me of their presence earlier this morning" he said as he took my luggage down the stairs as well handing it to his butler to put it in his car.

"Give me a minute please" I grab a water bottle from the kitchen to drink water before turning to walk out of the kitchen to see him standing behind me.

"What are you doing?" I asked him as he stood there like a stone statue not speaking a word.

"Miss. Devereaux do you mind if I called you by your name?" He asked looking at me with something in his eyes. Hope. For what I don't know.

"Sure I don't mind we have to work together anyways it's okay you can call me Alina" I give him a small smile moving out from there leaving him alone.

He followed behind me with a small smile grazing his face that made me happy for some reason. We drove towards the airport talking more about anything. Joseph's work, my cases, random things.

"How did you fall for that deal I thought you were a ruthless business who is not to be messed with? Especially when you’re representing an entire continent”. I asked him curious to know his answer.

"Is that what the media calls me?" He asked jokingly looking at my face.

"Well I've known Jacobs for a long time I met him in high school when me and my brother came here. I cross checked the details but I guess I must have missed something this time since I trusted Jacobs. He was my friend in high school after all. I didn't think he would betray me the way he did. Considering what you said three different governments are in on this project"

I nodded after listening to whatever he said carefully. Okay one more lead I'll look into their high school life. I don't think Joseph realises this but as we talk he gives out information without realising. I know for a fact that Jacobs took advantage of their friendship to get the deal. If the US is on board the other governments wouldn’t have doubts regarding the deal. This was some serious plan he made.

We reached the airport and park at the side in front of this small building full of glass panels. When you look a little further you can catch a glimpse at his plane which is black in colour, that’s sexy. We are greeted by this lady who I think is the air hostess of his plane.

"Mr. Maxwell we are really glad to be able to serve you today. Please come in"

"Hello Juliana this is Miss. Alina my friend she will be travelling with me so keep refreshments according to her preferences ready as well please" Joseph said speaking to her with a small nod.

She left the space leaving me and him standing there alone.

"Let's go Alina I hope you aren't afraid of travelling in the air? I have medicines in my plane if you are" he said with a smile on his face looking at me.

"I'll be good Mr. Maxwell are you ready to leave?" I asked him as he nodded.

We walk up the stairs outside the plane to enter. The inside of the plane is beautiful I like it a lot. It's not filled like rich peoples planes that had separate bedrooms and stuff. He had four seats facing each other and on the opposite side was a four seater leather couch that had an option of converting it into a bed. On the back was a door that I believe is either a bathroom or a work space for Joseph. We settled into our seats I sat opposite to him and watched as the air hostess prepared for us to take off along with the three pilots in the plane. I've heard Joseph had a third pilot on his plane for long term travelling to give them some rest and take turns to control the plane. As they announced our take off a sudden urge to sleep came over me. The last thing I remember is seeing Joseph sitting across working on his device.