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Amelia

Grace

POV

In the shooting range 

 Bang!!

 Bang!!

 Bang!!

 A man enters the shooting range. I look at the man out of the corner of my eye. His uniform is in navy color, indicating his rank and his job. He sees me and stops his steps. 

" Senior Amelia, you got a mission. " The man bows and says. 

"Who," I ask, without letting his words disturb my target.

" I didn't see the file. But I heard it's about some businessman. I don't know." He gives pause and continues. " just some order from the Secret US association which is passed to our association. " 

I work for the Japanese association as a spy as well as an assassin when it's required. This association only works for the country's government or its welfare and also help/take up other associations' tasks too under some condition.

" Mm.” I shrug. “Just leave the file on the table. ". 

" Yes, Senior. " He looks at me before he leaves the area. 

bang!!  

I continue to fire at the firing point till the bullet drains from the pistol.  I load the pistol and then remove my earmuffs and protective eyewear. I see the file, spotting it on the table. I just stare at the file for a few minutes. I keep my pistol in the holster and head to the table to take a look at the file. 

With every step I take, my heart beats rapidly. I carefully open the file and find the photo. 

I mutter. “ Bastard”. 

I take the gun from the holster and pull the trigger toward the firing point. It is a bullseye. The photo oscillates in the air.

The bullet's momentum made the pinned photo fall from the firing point. The photo in my hand and the photo pinned on the firing point are exactly the same. 

" We will meet soon.  " My lips curl into a smirk. 

~In the airplane.~

A couple beside me.

“ It was your mistake, Honey.” A couple is arguing about something. 

“ Not mine.” He shouts.

All of a sudden my lips curl into a smile. The reason behind this smile is the word ‘Mistake’

Mistake. Everyone makes some kind of mistake. Mistakes exist in everyone's life. A small mistake in our decision-making can put our life upside down. 

The same happened in my life

But in my life, I made tons of mistakes. 

Sigh!. We can’t undo our mistakes. 

An announcement made me come back to reality.

The seat belt sign is off.

 I look at the sign. I unfasten the seat belt during cruising. I look at my wristwatch. Slowly I close my eyes.

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 Past

9 years back.....

Grace pov 

I looked at the teleprompters and read out the script. All of a sudden my cell phone rang in between the show. 

A phone call made me run away from the studio. Or literally ran out in between my show, my first show. It was my first show to be an anchor. I worked as a reporter for three years. The reporter job was not actually my dream. My dream was to become an anchor in a famous news channel and finally, I got a promotion to my dream, maybe it's not a promotion but a chance to prove my ability.  But a phone call ruined my chance. I knew I was a little crazy to run in between my work just for a phone call. 

Anyways, I did it. I did it for my love. I had been waiting for 15 minutes in the cafe shop to meet the love of my life, George. 

Why didn’t George show up till now?  

George was the love of my life. We had been in a relationship for six years and now finally we planned to get married. 

He said to me that he wanted to discuss something about our marriage with me. 

I nervously tapped my right leg on the floor.

I sensed someone wrapping me from behind.  

I didn’t have to turn to see who it was. 

"Babe, why are you late? " I pouted and looked at the floor. 

" Sorry babe. “ He wetted his throat.” Traffic. " 

He sat down opposite me. I immediately asked him " Babe, Why did you call me? We had done our discussion about our marriage.”

" Babe there is some problem. " 

" what problem " 

"That.. " He hesitated.

“ Tell me, Babe.” I placed my palm over his hand.

“ There is a little change, babe.” He continued. “ I hope you won’t get upset.” He took his hand away from our contact. 

He took a sip from the glass in front of him. “ You have to get married to my elder brother.”

I shouted, " What? Why?"

“ Are you crazy, babe?” 

" Babe don't shout. Please, I request you to listen to my words." He said, giving a small smile at the customers and the waiters in the cafe.

“ I am literally facing a problem that may cost my life. It's only a two-year contract marriage. After two years of marriage, I will marry you after your divorce.”

" Why do I have to marry your brother? Are you crazy? I don't know who your brother is either. We have been in a relationship for 6 years. " 

" Babe, won't you help me? It's only a span of two years." 

After all, he was my boyfriend and I loved him more. I had to share his problem too. 

After a few minutes.

" I will help you. " I said as I placed my hand above his hand.  

After hearing my answer. 

He stood from his seat and hugged me. " Thank you, babe. " 

George immediately left me alone at the table after getting a call from his company. I was sad due to his sudden disappearance. I consoled myself. He was the CEO of a company. He would have many burdens carried on his shoulder without sharing them with me.   I got up and started to walk. I tried to ask him the reason why I have to marry his brother. But he avoided the question. He was not saying his problem too. 

My cell phone was constantly ringing. I knew who it was. It was my senior. I knew already that I lost my chance to become an anchor. 

I walk back to my home. What a bad day. I lost my chance and the chance to marry my love.

I saw my father and mother sitting on the couch. 

I called " mom "

 she saw me." child. go and freshen up and come down. " 

" Yes, mom. " 

while I was about to climb the staircase.  

I called " mom " 

" What child?" 

“ Nothing,” I said and moved to my room.

I came down after I freshen up and looked at my parents. 

“ Mom.” I had to do this for my love. 

“ What child?” My mom turned and looked at me. 

“ There is something I want to tell you.” I hesitated. 

Both my parents looked at me, waiting for my words. 

" I don't want to marry George. " 

She looked at me shocked.  " Why child? You told me you love him and the preparation for your wedding is almost over.  " 

" Mom, I don't love George. I love his elder brother.  " 

" What are you saying, child? " Her eyes widened.

My father interrupted us. " child,  do you love George's elder brother?" 

I nodded my head. " Ok, child. don't worry, I will always support your decision even if you change your mind at the last minute of your wedding " 

I gave a fake smile. 

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THIS STORY IS TOTALLY FICTION

So don't compare the story with reality

AND it's FROM MY IMAGINATION.