CHAPTER 6: SNEAKING

After a busy tracking of the GPS points on the target's jacket, the three of us finally came to the road that branched to the real location of local man's house.

"Let's stop the car here instead of getting caught," I commanded while removing makeup and any accessories that might disturb my movements. "We have to wait until nightfall."

"Okay," replied Freya. She was about to turn off the car's engine. "We can make plans while waiting."

"The plan is," Manda explained. "Do not fail. Get some extra information at least."

"Yes, but it is better to fail rather than risk your own safety," I told fluently. "Red mission doesn't need the evidence. Only information needed."

"Can I count on you, Suri? Among the three of us, you were the only one who better at making strategy," Freya pleaded. "Can you imagine if we fail? We're gonna be really famous."

"So that your favorite senior found out your name?"

Freya mumbled. She was shy to talk more.

I suddenly thought a plan for later. "We can not just sneak into that house together, it's risky. Someone has to look after the car and be ready when we called."

"That's me," said Freya. "I'm good at parking and ready to go when you need to."

"And someone must be watching from a distance, to signal someone who are sneaking in," I continued.

"That's me," said Manda. "I can monitor with my binoculars."

I raised my eyebrow. "So who's gonna get in? Is that me, the sneaking girl?"

"Come on, Suri," Manda coaxed. "You're thinner than I am. I don't want to break anyone's roof."

I laughed softly. Trying to relax. "My coordination and physical skill is not really good. Besides, this is the first time I've ever sneaked in without having a senior spy behind me," I hesitated. "I'm not sure I can do it."

There was a moment of silence.

"Huh, fine then. I'll just go there," I said a little sulk.

"Hooray! Keep spirit, Suriiii!" Freya and Manda yelled together.

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At night, when we thought the majority were fall asleep, the three of us began to act. Manda and I ran up a few yards from the target point. That GPS dot evidently pointed to a gray painted mansion.

"I will give you a signal from the top of this tree, Suri," Manda mentioned, climbing the closest tree to the house. "Put on your earphones."

I nodded and immediately put my earphones on both ears. Manda was now observing the target's house in detail. I checked my phone's screen, and it showed that the target point was getting closer. I thought this was the right house.

"Three steps to three o 'clock, just climb over the fence. Probably it is safe from the CCTV because of that tall bush," Manda told me so.

I started heading in the right direction, then I simply climbed over the fence. I turned to my right and left, and there was a guard dog sleeping, and he was at the gate on the other side. It was a good thing I didn't go that way. I admitted Manda was doing her job well.

"Suri, take a look! There's a nearby vine. You'd better crawl to it's end," shouted Manda.

I was looking around for something she meant. Honestly, it was kind of hard to see where I was, because it was so far from a garden lamp. But it was also very profitable for me because no one could see me well in the dark. "I can't see what you mean," I answered confusedly. "So many plants are blocking my view."

"Okay, hold on, don't turn on the flashlights. You'll attract the dog," warned Manda. "Go to one o 'clock. Very close to where you are right now."

"I understand."

Without further ado, I quickly jumped and landed on the ground. I crawled along the furrows of these vines with great care. My clothes were getting a little wet because of the grass. I was actually feeling tense. But I was trying to instill courage and optimism in my mind.

"Good, Suri," Manda said it with emphasis. "You're right in front of the main door. Now it's up to you."

I flinched. "Hmm...Manda, what do you think? What else can you see from up there?"

"There's not much I can see. There's only one entrance with two window's that flank it. You can choose now."

At first I was grateful for not having to climb up to the roof. But now everything was full of new possibilities. I was starting to get suspicious of unpredictable thing. "I shall enter through the door," I replied against the wall.

"But there was monitored CCTV."

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