James (Teumessian Trilogy Book 2) by Ana Elise Meyer Page B

reached into her pocket and pulled out a set of keys and tossed one set to each of them. “Flat 1401, Ambassador Building, Embassy Gardens.”
    James and Greg got into the car and Chessy reluctantly entered the other with Angela.
    “She looks pissed,” James said with a laugh.
    “Yah, well, she isn’t the only one,” Greg said with a huff as he sat down.
    “Now, why are you mad? That went well.”
    “Yah, for you. He didn’t even acknowledge me.” Greg paused. “Actually, that might be good for us. If he isn’t paying attention to me, it may be easier for me to get information on him.”
    “Or maybe he is not up to anything and this will be a cakewalk.”
    Greg frowned, “We are here for a reason, don’t forget that.”
    The car made a few turns and then came to a stop. James and Greg looked out the window to see a large, red toned brick building.
    “I guess this is home,” Greg said, getting out of the car. James followed. The driver quickly closed the door and went back to his seat in the front of the car and pulled away.
    “We are on our own,” James said, putting his arm around Greg’s shoulders.
    The two walked into the main lobby of the building. It was even more extravagant than the embassy. James had not seen such beauty since his childhood home with his father.
    Greg was in shock. “They are not sparing any expense on putting us up, are they?”
    “I’m okay with it,” James said, pushing the button on the elevator. They stepped into the elevator and James pushed the number 14. “My guess, that’s the correct floor. If not, we can wander till we find it.”
    Greg smiled.
    “Finally dude, look at this place. We are in paradise.”
    “We will see.”
    The elevator arrived at its destination and the doors opened. They could see their apartment as soon as the door opened.
    “Yay, I was right.” James ran to the apartment door. He swiftly unlocked the door and threw open the door. “Wow!” James let out as he entered the apartment. Black leather furniture lined the apartment. The carpet was black and white and red accent pillows lined the three couches and two chairs. A marble top table with four chairs sat in the dining area. James saw their bags in the middle of the room. He ran past the table and saw the kitchen filled with stainless steel appliances and porcelain tiles. Greg followed James in and moved to the hallway just off the living room.
    “I found the bedrooms,” Greg said, reemerging from the hallway back to the living room. “One of us will get the suite. It has a tub,” Greg said with a chuckle.
    “Okay, call me smart, but let’s give it to Chessy. She was already in a bad mood. It may cheer her up,” James said, picking up his bags.
    “Fine, but I get the other bedroom with an attached bathroom. You get the detached bathroom,” Greg said, grabbing his bags.
    “No problem for me. I don’t mind it,” James said, following Greg down the hallway and going into the bedroom across the hall bathroom. James laughed as he entered the room.
    “You find it funny too? Good, I thought I was the only one,” Greg called from his bedroom.
    James took a breath as he stared at the bedspread with the US seal on it. “I guess they want to remind us what country we are here to protect,” James called back, setting his bags down on the bed. He opened up his smaller black duffle bag and reached in. He found what he was looking for, his teddy bear. James held it in his hands. Hearing about his father today and in a positive way had made him miss home even more. James sat down on the bed and just stared at it. He laid back onto the bed and clutched the teddy bear against his chest as he dozed off.
    James was awaked by the slamming of the front door.
    “Fucking Pig!” Chessy yelled as she stomped into the apartment.
    James hopped out of bed and moved quickly to the living room. Greg had heard it as well and followed James. There stood Chessy with a black dress bag and a bag with a shoe