Do I look like a fool?

When D saw blood flowing from Nancy's body, he was utterly stunned. Then, in a state of shock they were ushered to their car and driven back to the villa. As soon as they entered it, they could sense the atmosphere going dull. Ryan glaring at them was normal, but today he was a bit pissed off. He charged at them, "Do you even know your childishness could cost a life? Without considering her efforts you go messing around with her arrangement. You were clearly told to sit in the same place, but since you are so smart you are taking us for morons. Don't you think it is high time for you to grow up?"

"Ryan, stop yelling. It is not going to change anything. Calm down, let chief come back first", Ben held him and the others looked towards the boys in a were-you-serious gaze.

Since, they were grown ups, all expected them to be sensible but they had proven otherwise. They told the boys to get some rest and the boys expressionlessly complied.

All were sitting in the main Hall, when the doorbell rang and Adams came in followed by Rose. They settled down and looked at the others revealing a small and sad smile.

"She is alright, will take two days to recover. Chief is with her. But the doctor who operated on her is...",

"Don't tell me it is him?"

"Yeah, it is him. He even scolded her".

"Aah, petty old man. He has criticized her for years yet doesn't feel satisfied. Both James and his father are just intolerable".

"When will she come back?", asked an anxious Vell, ignoring the glances from everyone, "could you take me there tomorrow?" I really want to meet her!".

"Have patience, she will come tomorrow morning. You can talk to her then. Also, tomorrow two of us need to be on Nancy's side, so I and Adams will be going back again. Come on everyone, we need to rest".

***********

"Did I tell you to shoot, why did he carry a gun despite knowing about the tight security?", an angry Brandon yelled at Denis. Denis had only told him to observe the security tactics but that idiot exposed himself. Now this madman was shouting at him. He sighed, "It seems he was told by someone to do it, his wife and daughter are missing".

"I am giving you one last chance, if the attack next week is not successful, you will not the sun rising." Denis gulped knowing that these were not empty threats.

************

"You fucking killed her, bitch....I loved her like hell....and now you are here to fucking console me? I do not want your pity...just stay away from me, if you want to live..." Zsadin startled awake, sweat forming on ger forehead. She sat up and glanced at the peacefully sleeping Nancy. Touching her forehead, she sighed 'No fever'.

Just then, someone knocked and in came Adams. "Good morning, Chief. Please proceed to the villa. I and Rose will be looking over at Nancy". Zsadin hummed and strolled out. Rose was talking to a fellow doctor when she saw Zsadin walk outwards. She excused herself and rushed towards her, "Good morning, Chief. Please go to the villa take some rest". Zsadin nodded at her. She got in the car and was about to start the ignition, when her phone started ringing.

"Good morning, Chief. Officer Zsadin, central command reporting Sir".

"Child, are you and your batch fine? We need to talk about this, visit me at 3 pm today. Also, bring your batch and the band members."

"Yes, chief. I will be there", and the line went off. Zsadin sighed, another bout of drama. Finally, she started the car and drove away.

D and the others were eating breakfast, when the doorbell rang and Zsadin came in. Although, she slept for a few hours, she was freshly awake. Vell saw her and was about to nudge her when Ben stopped him. "Let her freshen up". Zsadin directly went to her room and tidied herself, then headed down towards the dining hall.

Seeing her back, the batch stood up and respectfully greeted her. "It is a bad morning, Chief Lee has summoned us. 3 pm. HeadQuarters, everybody." She was about to leave again when Vell called out, "Officer, I am really sorry I disrupted your security arrangements. I apologize for my behaviour, but what could I do, you were so imposing. I thought that it wouldn't matter much. I-"

"Do I look like a fool to you? We made those arrangements in front of you so that you will understand why we did it. Before you, I have never considered anything for anyone. I had given you much freedom than I had ever allowed anyone under my protection", Zsadin said in a voice cold enough to send chills down everybody's spine. They couldn't help but shake in fear. Sean couldn't take it anymore, "You are just a damn bodyguard, we are idols. You have no right to control us. It is your job to protect us. Won't it be an honour if one of you died while protecting us? You would get a medal. You-"

"We don't treat it as a right to control you, we all are taking responsibility. If Nancy wouldn't have blocked the bullet, Vell would have been buried until now. She didn't care about herself but saved his life. You should be grateful to her. Do you have any idea, who is your enemy? No, right? Even we don't know a shit, but still are protecting you, putting our lives in danger. All we want is a little co-operation from you, is it that difficult?"

"Certainly, but driving at such a speed, giving a timing for breakfast, isn't it a little too much? You are treating us like we are 3 years old! We want a sensible person not a childish one!"

"See if you can speak like this before Chief Lee. Be ready, Mr. Sean. If he agrees with your bullshit demands, I will comply". Before Sean could say anything further, Zsadin stopped him.

Everyone including Ben and Ryan, shuddered at the thought.

'Well, well, this person is dead meat!'

'You are getting yourself in the trouble'

'Back off, idiot', the batch was sighing inwards but lost all hope when Sean said, "Alright, I will speak to him".