CH-1 NEW JOB
Amelia's POV.
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The sandbag swung for the last time. I wiped the sweat from my forehead and threw away the gloves. Getting off the ring, I made my way to the bathroom. I switched on the shower and waited for the cold water to relax my muscles. With the cascading water, a pleasant sigh left my mouth.
Life as a spy can be stressful. Although I love my job, trying to hide your true nature can be difficult at times, especially when it includes dealing with perverts. It takes a lot of self-control not to shove the bullets down their throat and blow off my cover. And it's most satisfactory when you wreck their long-term plans within seconds.
A new job was coming today and I was looking forward to being in action.
I got out of the shower in my bathrobe and, as if on cue, my phone started ringing.
"Boss", I stated.
"Hello Amelia ", came his hoarse voice. He was a man of few words, aged around fifty with a dream of a better world and he was working hard for it. Maintaining a group of more than 500 spies in almost every corner of the world which went by the name of Dark Horse. I was one of them. We kill, but only at the last resort. He received tips from God knows where, always authentic and reliable. He loved to call them Messengers of the Angel.
"Rome, a legendary legacy, very cunning and dangerous, all agents caught and lost up until now - that would make you the 20th", he said with a hint of warning and concern in his deep voice, probably for me.
"I'm ready boss. You know I always am", I said, with the utmost determination.
"Very well. Stay safe Amelia", he said, and with that the line got disconnected.
I opened my e-mail and started checking out the details of my new job.
The Vipers of Julio-Claudian Hmm.
Julio-Claudian : The longest Roman dynasty.
So these brats think they'll last forever! Tch tch tch.
Augustus Alfredo: The owner of the club and head of the members.
Extremely upright, wants everything under his control. Won't hesitate to kill any possible threats.
Wife is dead, had numerous affairs. Rumours of a probable illegitimate child.
This is the big fish, the target. If he's out, then it's almost finished.
Tiberio Alfredo: Son and next in line after Augustus.
Oh, then this will be the stepping stone. Looks like a vicious anaconda, I thought as I checked out his photo.
Roberto: Right-hand of Augustus.
Victor: Left-hand.
I quickly skimmed their details as I was waiting to see the most exciting part of the job, i.e. my character.
Elizabeth Jordan:
Graduate of Harvard.
Born in Pennsylvania.
Nationality- Italian.
Parents- unknown. Brought up in St.Parle's Orphanage.
Degree in International Relations and Internal Management.
Worked for two years in US.
Accepted job offer as HR Manager of ALFREDO CO.
Hobbies- reading and cycling
Very professional and honest employee.
[Job offer and tickets for flight already delivered]
Great! Time for character change. I bought standard work clothes that an US return supposedly should have. Next was the salon visit. We always have to change our looks for every job. First, I changed my hair color from black to brown and then got some white highlights. Spies also have some sense of fashion, I guess!
I boarded the flight to Rome with a new character, a new target, a new action plan and a step closer to a better world.
I'm on my way Vipers!
And with that the flight to Rome took off...
