New York 20/02/2020

"So, this is how the virus evades our immune system and supresses it both at the same time ." He said, amused at what a tiny organism could do."For the next class, please come prepared for a test." He announced to the, not so excited, bunch of students. He felt his mobile vibrate for the fourth time in the last one hour. He frowned looking at the number and accepted the call.

" Good morning. Am I speaking to Dr.Pete Nicoles", asked a lady in a heavy british accent. Pete raised his eyebrow in surprise. Passing a hand through his ebony colored hair,"Yes, How may I help you?" he asked trying to be casual. " I am calling from Hotel Kingsway, sir. Your suite is booked. May I know when would you be arriving?" she asked politely. Pete was perplexed" I am sorry I think you have got the wrong number. I have not made any booking." he explained trying to clear the misunderstanding. "Just a second, sir" said the girl and he could hear muffled voices and ruffling of papers on the other side before a click and then a male voice" I appolgize on behalf of my staff. I am Ronald Wright, the Manager of the Hotel. Your booking has been made by one Ms.Stella Parker. I had been told to pass on her contact number. Your suit is ready for check-in, you can walk-in anytime", Pete did not understand a word of what has been just said. He stared at the screen of his mobile trying to make some sense." Sir, Are you still on the line?" asked the heavy male voice. " Ye..Yeah" he said trying to find his voice. " Would you note down the number,sir?" asked the manager. " Er..Would you mind sending me a vcard, if its not a trouble" he said. "Yes sir, definitely. I will send it right away. You can reach us on this number and inform when you would arrive. Have a nice day Sir." and then thd line went dead.

In a few minutes he recieved a vcard from the Hotel with the number of Ms Parker.Who was this Stella Parker?Why did she book a suite in his name?Where on the hell was this Hotel Kingsway? What was happening around him? His mind whirled as he sat down on a chair in the class room.

Paris 20/02/2020

The room filled with a crimson hue of glowing candles. A soft moan escaped her lips as he kissed her neck ,making her dig into his shoulder. He worked his hand on her thigh as she unbuttoned his shirt,her hands trembling in pleasure.He pulled her close, touched his lips onto hers and felt the softness as she closed her eyes responding to him.The passionate kiss had turned wild as their desires blared. In matter of minutes they undressed eachother and the room echoed their moans of pleasure. They ignored the sound of a phone ringing but it kept going undefeated. He pulled away from her giving a soft bite making her gasp. He picked the call and said "Hello" breathing heavily. "Mike?Is that you?Are you not well?" asked a male voice sounding concerned. " Rick!!. Why the hell are you calling me at this time and how did you get this number?" he said in almost a whisper." Listen Mike. Its an emergency.We need you here at the earilest. A cab is waiting for you at the hotel entrance.You would be driven to a place, you will be boarding a helicopter that will get you here. You have to hurry. I shall tell you the remaining while you are on the cab. There is a phone on the back seat of the car.I will call you on that."he said in a business like tone. " What the f-"started Mike but was cut short" You can abuse once you are here. But now you have to move." Mike glared at the reciever and put it down. He looked at the lady lying down on the bed sensually , looking at him with inviting eyes. He was tempted to ignore the call but it was important. "Hey I am sorry S--" he tried to recall her name Sophie,Sonika what was it? "sweetheart" he finished sighing in relief ." I have to leave now. I have something urgent to attend. Its bad I couldn't finish what I started. Give me your number.I will come back for you" he said. The girl looked dissapointed and hurt. She stormed out of the room without a word. He shrugged at her reaction and walked to the washroom. He looked into the mirror at a face that looked 30 years old,while he was close to 40. His eyes were black and resembled the colour of his hair. His sharp nose, lustrous lips and a stubble added to his rugged look. He was 6ft tall with a well built body any girl would want to lay her hands on. His body looked like it had been chiseled to perfection.He washed his face and got himself dressed before he went down to get the cab that waited for him.

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To Be Continued...