Her Salvation (HBC)
Prologue
The sound of water droplets echoed through the entire house, a steady rhythm in the otherwise silent night.
The room was so silent that it felt like an abyss, devoid of any sound or movement.
Suddenly, the phone broke the silence with its shrill ring.
Nora Smith
Hello! Is this Davis who is speaking?
She asked excitedly when she answered the call.
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And why are you still alive?!
the voice on the other end of the line demanded, sending a chill down Nora's spine.
Nora Smith
Please! Please can you let me live?
Nora pleaded, her voice trembling with fear and tears streaming down her face. Despite her usual strength, the fear of death gripped her deeply.
Nora Smith who is the top actress in her country has a secret… A deadly secret that can't allow her to live.
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Huh? Did you forget the deal? If you don't die right now, I will come and kill you!
Nora understood that she had met him enough times to know he wouldn't compromise.
Nora Smith
I… I… Understand.... you will hear the news soon...
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Good girl. *Tut*
(phone ends)
Nora took the sharp knife from her kitchen and pressed it against her wrist.
Nora Smith
*Hsst* What did I do so wrong? I just wanted to live happily like everyone else...
*ding-dong* The doorbell pierced through the silence, and with tears streaming down her face, Nora hastily concealed the knife in the basin.
Her heart raced with fear and resignation as she whispered to herself, "Who could it be at this time?"
With trembling hands, she reached for the door and slowly turned the handle, preparing herself for what might come next.
To her surprise, standing at the door was none other than her hater, the person she had been tasked to seduce and extract information from.
Nora's tears halted momentarily as she stared at him in disbelief. Her heart sank knowing this encounter could seal her fate.
Nora Smith
So, what brings you here, sweetheart?
Nora asked with a flirtatious smile, attempting to conceal the traces of tears that had glistened in her eyes just moments before.
Davis
Why are your eyes teary?
He asked with genuine concern, panting heavily from the rush of running all the way to her apartment.
Nora Smith
Wow, I'm so glad you're here!
She exclaimed, trying to steer the conversation away while maintaining a flirtatious tone.
Davis
And why is your hand bleeding? Did something happen?
Davis asked, his concern overriding any distraction from her flirtatious demeanor.
Nora Smith
It's nothing, just a small kitchen mishap.
Davis pulled her hand and hugged her tightly. After a moment, she started to cry, tears flowing despite knowing deep down that their worlds were too different for this moment to last. They stayed like that quietly for some time.
The both who had none to rely on found each other as their comfort.
And they both have their own secrets... And are their feelings genuine? Or are they acting?
Davis is a secret agent in disguise and what about Nora? Why is she being threatened to die even though she is the top star..
Is it love? Is it vengeance?
Author
Hello guys, this book is for the competition called HBC!
Author
And leave your guess about the story in the comments!
Author
Btw this is the prompt I chose!
Episode 1
The news of the impending storm inundated all the news channels, prompting government officials to mobilize preparations swiftly.
Meanwhile, in the headquarters of the secret agency, it was a typical day.
Davis, the new recruit, leaned back in his chair and stared at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Davis
It's been five days, and I'm still stuck in this chair... buried in all this paperwork.
Davis, who joined the secret agency with dreams of fighting and taking down bad guys, found himself relegated to a chair, buried in paperwork—a task he despised the most.
Davis
Ahhhh!!! I can't do this anymore!
Davis stood up from his chair and marched straight to the head officer's room, determined to request a different assignment.
He hesitated briefly before opening the door, but decided to proceed anyway.
Davis closed the door and stood nervously in front of his superior.
The head officer was known for her strict demeanor and disliked those who didn't adhere to protocol by entering without permission.
Emma
So, what brings you here?
She asked sharply, clearly displeased with his unannounced entrance.
Emma
Aren't you the new recruit?
Davis
I have a problem mam!
Davis blurted out, oblivious to the tension in the room caused by his unannounced entrance.
Emma
Problem? Did you skip training on office protocol?
The head officer snapped, clearly irked by Davis's entrance without permission.
Davis
That... It's urgent.
Davis said hastily, attempting to cover up his oversight.
Emma
You know what's the most critical thing for an agent?
Davis
Yes! To always obey the order and do what my superior say!
Emma rose from her comfortable chair and approached Davis.
Emma
But, what are you doing here right now?
Davis looked down as he was embarrassed.
Emma
Do you understand how strict our government's orders are? You've made a mistake by coming in here without my permission.
Emma said, her tone sharp and authoritative.
Emma
So, as for your punishment...
Emma
I'm demoting you to a journalist! You better do this right, and you can come back after a month!
Episode 2
Davis was too shocked to even speak after hearing what his superior said.
Davis
So you're telling me I have to be a journalist now? After all those rigorous tests and training?
Emma
Yes, And I don't have time for you right now.
Emma
So, go to Haider, who is your direct senior, and he will explain what you have to do.
Emma
Don't make me repeat myself unless you want even more punishment.
Davis
I will take my leave then mam! Thank you for your guidance!
Davis said sarcastically, turning to leave Emma's office with frustration evident in his voice.
Davis couldn't believe what just happened. He had only wanted to find some meaningful work, tired of being stuck with paperwork. Now, he found himself demoted simply for seeking a new assignment from his superior.
With annoyance etched on his face, Davis marched towards his senior's cabin.
Haider
So, what have you done my dear junior?
Haider smiled wryly, clearly irritated by Davis's actions.
Davis
I… I was just bored...
Haider
Bored? Bored? Do you think this is some kind of entertainment?
Davis
But senior! What's wrong? Even if it's my fault for going inside her office, she just can't demote me!!
Haider
Demote? You think being a journalist is demotion?
Davis
Yeah, why should I go interview those pimps?
Haider
"Hahaha, you don't have any friends in this department, do you?"
Davis
Why are you hitting my sore spot?
Haider
So, your first job as a secret agent is being a journalist, and everyone here has undergone this job when they first came here, including me.
After hearing those words, Davis felt relieved.
Davis
So, I wasn't punished? She would've said so!
Haider
But you do have a punishment… We all were journalists for only a week... and it's 1 month for you.
Davis
Is that so? At least it's better than before... I was so scared! So I will take my leave!
Davis said, relieved, as he turned to leave Haider's office.
Haider
Where are you going? You didn't hear the details!
Davis
Details? I just have to take interviews right?
Haider
You are right but do you really think that's the only job?
Haider
Your case is called "Operation A-list"
Davis
This gives me chills now… What do I really have to do?
Haider
So, the person you should follow is "OUR COUNTRY'S NO.1 STAR"
Haider
You don't know her?
Davis
Yeah, I don't watch movies, but I do know gossips about the celebs... So is she that controversial one?
Haider
Yeah, the ice queen…
Haider
There is an insider tip that she is involved in illegal activities which might harm our nation.
Davis
What is this? James Bond movie?
Haider
That's what we all think, so go figure out whether the tip was true or not!
Haider
Maybe someone just wants to sabotage her career by spreading fake news, but we need to be sure, and we can't eliminate these tips as a mere joke.
Davis
Yeah, so after I complete this, I will have to do another case just like this?
Haider
Yeah, when you are on this just check on all the celebrity tips whether they are true or not!
Davis
Seriously? You guys just want to empty your trash with me!
Haider
In a way you are correct!
Haider laughed at him and pushed Davis out of his office.
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