The Soldier and the Presidents Daughter

Chapter 6: The Meeting

Atlas POV

It’s the morning of the meeting. I get up and go for a run. I have to blow off steam and clear my head. My meeting with the most important man in the US is in 5 hours. We need this approval to move forward. I think our plan is well put together. And that we should have no problem getting approval.

I get back home from my run and see Noah is eating breakfast. I ran up to take a hot shower. Once I get dressed I head to get myself something to eat.

“We gotta leave in about an hour for the base to meet with our team.” I say to Noah. “Okay, are you ready for today? Ya know, meeting the President and all.” I laugh “I have met the other high ranking members but never the President. Something must be special about this mission to require his direct attention.” Mhm. At first I didn’t think about it but it’s true. The President doesn’t ever consult our missions. This one is different. Noah looks at me while I’m deep in thought. “You think there is something wrong? Or that he knows what or who is in there?” I shrug my shoulders. “I am not sure. Guess we will find out here in a little bit. Are you ready to go?” I run up stairs to get my uniform on and come back to head out.

We arrive at the base and get through security. Noah sent word to our team to meet us in the conference room in 15minutes. We get the boards ready to go over plans with our team.

Our team comes in and I step up to talk. I am the team leader and Noah is my second. “Alright ladies we have a couple small takedowns coming and we need to be ready. But first you know what’s going to happen next week. Psychology evaluations. They are mandatory, especially our team. 1SG Lawrence is passing around a clipboard. Everyone in here must pick a time and sign up for the evaluation next week. The faster you get in the faster you get out. I am passing it over to Lawrence to get us started.”

“Thank you 1SG Kelly.” Noah goes over the list of things that we came up with to discuss. After a few hours of discussing important things, Lawrence passed it back over to me.

I go up and turn a projector on. I turn the lights off and start reviewing different strategies and ask for quick thinking changes that possibly need to be made if the situation changes. There were quite a few changes and good ideas. Noah jotted them down for review later on.

It’s 12:45pm, we just finished lunch to head to the White House. We have to go through the security checkpoints before going in so we arrive an hour early. Once my team cleared security we were all escorted into the big conference room for all personnel to be able to attend. There is a giant table already in there for plans to be laid out.

**Alexis POV

Alex and I head off to meet my father in his office. We arrive and General Estrada is already in there getting ready to head to the conference room. “Are you ready doc?” The General asks. I smile “Yes sir. I am gonna lay low in the back until you announce me joining the mission. I need to get a feel for the team.” The General looks at my father and they both smile. “Very well, that’s a good idea. Do not let these soldiers intimidate you. Show no fear and you take them and push back what you need.” I nod in confidence. Alex looks at me with concern. “Are you sure you're ready to do this? These guys are not used to bowing to a woman but I know you can handle it.” I smile “I am ready. Believe me I won’t let anyone degrade me in front of my father.”

We set off to the meeting and I waited until it’s about to start. There are a lot of high ranking military members from what I can see. I see the SF team sitting around the table with The General to the right of my Father who is at the head of the table. The meeting starts in 3 minutes and I walk in and stay behind people until the talks begin.

As the meeting commenced I saw 2 soldiers get up and start going over the plan of strategy. It seems like a well thought out plan and my father seems to agree. We make eye contact and he nods, letting me know he is about to bring me in. I get ready.

The General and The President stand up about to make an announcement. General Estrada speaks first, “1SG Kelly, your plan is a good one, it seems you covered your basis and have alternative plans ready to go. I approve of your mission.” Everyone starts to clap at a successful plan then my father speaks up. “However, we are adding someone new to your team. Someone who can connect in ways you and your team cannot. This person is a doctor with many language skills.” I can’t see the soldier's faces but I think I know the voice. “Sir, no disrespect but adding someone to our team who doesn’t know our training and methods can get someone killed.” 1SG says. I smirk as I connect with Alex. He says “Kelly, you have no idea what this person can do. They have extensive training in both hand to hand and weapons. Not to mention the medical skills outweigh my own. They will be a valuable asset.” “Also, the person we are speaking of is a civilian.” The General says. The team starts to question why the person is needed, why are we using a civilian, can we trust this person.

I hear someone speaking in Dutch to the soldier questioning everything: “Dit is een verschrikkelijk idee Atlas. Hoe weten we dat we deze persoon kunnen vertrouwen. Maak hier bezwaar tegen en eis dat we weten wie deze persoon is. (This is a terrible idea, Atlas. How do we know we can trust this person. Object to this, and demand we know who this person is.)” I understand the language so that’s useful. “Sir, how do we know if we can trust this person? Before we come to a decision can we meet them?” Kelly says. “The decision has been made but you’re welcome to meet them. She is a very valuable asset and we can trust her. She was hand-picked by the president for her skills. Her training is very skilled to take on anything.” GA Estrada states.

Another soldier starts talking in German, “Ein Mädchen! Sie wollen unserem Team eine Frau hinzufügen. Sie hat wahrscheinlich keine Ahnung, was sie tut. (A girl! They want to add a woman to our team. She probably has no idea what she's doing.)” I am happy I took all those languages. They seem to be coming in handy.

I am tired of listening to them degrade me so I start to walk forward and give them my own language; Italian. “Non solo sono una donna, ma so come prendermi cura di me stessa. Le mie abilità in combattimento sono eccellenti così come le mie abilità con le armi. Sono anche un medico che salva i soldati ogni giorno. Se necessario ti salverei anche se mi stai degradando. (Not only am I a woman but I know how to take care of myself. My fighting skills are excellent as are my weapon skills. I am also a doctor who saves soldiers daily. If necessary I would save you even though your degrading me.)” I say with confidence walking forward looking at Alex, The President and GA. As I reach my father I turn back around and meet his eyes.

My breath catches, my chest tightens. It’s him. The guy that’s been on my mind non-stop. He is just as shocked as I am. His friend who was also at the club starts to chuckle quietly.

“President Liam Knight, why don’t you introduce the woman who is joining the team.” GA says. “Gentlemen, this is Doctor Alexis Knight.” My father states. Kelly's friend, whom I assume is Lawrence, was confused when he heard my surname. Kelly looks at him with a ‘oh sh*t’ face. “Wait, Knight as in you Mr. President?” “Yes, we are related. I am the daughter of the President.” I say. “Sir, I mean no harm but allowing your daughter to tag along puts a bigger target on our backs.” Another soldier says.

“I am tagging along and you're more than welcome to check up on me via the media. I don’t exist. I have never been publicized as I care about my work then partying 24/7. I stay hidden and I have managed to do it for years. You have no reason to worry. There are very few people in and out of this room who know the real me. My skills in medicine do not compare to MSG Knight’s. I have a full medical degree. As for combat skills - I have been trained my entire life to take care of myself. The past 8 years my trainer has been a retired Navy Seal. I know what I am doing. I know how to do my job. Now if any of you can’t adapt to the fact I am a woman for this mission then you need to reevaluate your job description.” I say with confidence and look at my father and brother who have smiles on their faces.

The GA steps in after I defend myself to a room full of men. “She is right, She knows her duty and as a civilian she was not obligated to assist but she wants to. She saves soldiers. And she may have to be there for one of you to make it.” They all sigh and look at each-other.

“Sorry for the interruption Mr. President, General. My name is Staff Sergeant Ethan Jones. I was injured in Iraq with another soldier and shipped home. I can vouch for Dr. Knight. She saved my arm so I may return to active duty soon and she saved my brother who is still recovering in the ICU.” I look up and smile then look at Alex who is smiling at me. “Did you do this? I ask. He nods his head and we turn to the team who is all debating on the statement they just heard.

The team all nods in approval. I look at Kelly “very well, welcome to the team. Sir, I promise to do everything I can to protect your daughter should she need it.” I smile at him and his friend that I remember from the club. I proceed to leave with my bodyguard Cohen as I leave the meeting and take a breath.

Oh my God it was him. Walking out the meeting down the hall at the corner I stop to take a breath..“Lexi are you okay?” I shake my head. “Cohen it was him. The one from the club. He is the head of the team.” Cohen starts to laugh uncontrollably. I smile but give him the glare. “Looks like your father ordered a break for a little bit. You have company.” I look around the corner and see him coming this way. We make eye contact and I turn to go further down the hallway. “Cohen once he comes down here stops anyone who tries to come down here.” “Yes ma’am”

I walk a little further when his voice stops me. “Alexis” I turn and see him walking to me. I can’t wait any longer, I run into his arms and kiss him passionately. He wraps his arms around my waist and kisses back.

I was right, he is as perfect as they come. He tastes better than I thought. When it ends I smile and look into his eyes. “I…I swear I had no idea who you were.” I mumble out. He just laughs and looks into my eyes cupping my face. “I had no clue the beautiful girl who invaded my every thought was none other than the President's daughter. I should’ve never let you go without giving you my name and number.” He says with a smile. “Well you're not leaving me again until you get them this time. I’m Doctor Alexis Jane Knight, also known as the President’s daughter.” I smile and he laughs, “Nice to meet you Alexis. I am First Sergeant Atlas Easton Kelly. And I have been crazy about you since that night.” I giggle and we part as Cohen gives the signal that someone is coming. “Here, give me your phone. They took mine for the meeting. I put my number in and texted myself. I will call you later. We have a lot to discuss.” He smiles while I nod my head. We departed and I got to my room with Cohen by my side.