CODENAME: A.D.A

Chapter 12

We were all split up but somehow close enough that we could spot each other at a distance.

"I see him" Victoria's voice sounded through my EarPods.

I lurked across the park. It was filled with people which would make our mission a lot harder because Tolani could easily get missing in the crowd.

"Where is he?" I asked her.

"On your left. The man with the Chelsea Jersey. Such bad taste in a football club."

"No wonder he doesn't get any ladies" Mike said.

I looked to my left and instantly spotted Tolani. He was making a phone call while looking around for something – or someone.

"Thanks"

I stood in my position – waiting for him to make a move then I'll follow.

The plan is to trail him then back him into a safe corner and retrieve the files. As expected, a blue backpack hung over his shoulder. That's probably where the documents are.

In order not to make myself obvious, I bought some popcorn from a nearby shop whilst keeping Tolani at the edge of my vision.

He put the phone in his bag then started walking.

Time to move.

Spy Rule #5: When trailing someone, blend into the crowd in order to be unnoticed but never lose sight of the person!

The biggest objective of any secret agent is to be invisible. Invisibility assures you never getting caught. Although, it isn't as easy as it seems. It's not so easy to be invisible. Most people think spies dress up in all black and carry lots of gadgets round their jeans.

Hell no!

Anyone who wears all black, heavy make-up and boots in the daytime is most definitely not a spy. It's a wannabe con artist or someone just seeking attention – which is something a real spy would never do.

A real spy has no costume. A spy costume doesn't even exist! We wear whatever makes us go unnoticed. You can even wear a sweatshirt with joggers for a mission. Whatever floats your boat.

Half the whole town must be here because the place is packed or maybe it's because it's a Saturday. I tried as much as possible to blend in.

When he turned, I stayed perfectly still.

When he moved, I'd wait for a few seconds before I follow.

When something amused me, I stopped to stare.

When I passed an ice cream stand, I bought some, all the while keeping my eye on him.

It's not easy though. Not even the slightest bit.

My team mates followed suit but at different directions.

"Any sign of the editor yet?" Choi asked.

"Not at all"

All the training in the world could not have prepared me for what was about to happen next.

I was following closely behind Tolani. I was so focused that I didn't see the puddle of water in front of me. I slipped and bumped into someone before I regained my balance.

"Oops. Sorry" I told the person.

The guy turned around. I gasped when I saw who it was.

"Justin?"

He looked surprised to see me as well.

"Ada!"

He engulfed me in a warm hug. I wrapped my arms around him and sighed happily.