Creative Writing : A Short Story

“WOW! This van is really something else.” Crystal said as she looked at all the surveillance equipment in the CIA RV. There were city grid maps flashing across one of many computer screens and telephones were ringing. “Are we going to really need all this power doctor?” “It holds all of us comfortably...what’s the problem?” Luke chimed in. “One can never be too prepared. But probably not. It’s the best I could do on such short notice.” Dr. Bond said. Crystal grinned, “All we need is Billy. With his remote viewing and ESP, he’ll be able to seek out any distant or unseen problems and hopefully the talisman.” Billy smiled, “That’s a pretty tall order young lady. I can’t promise anything. But I’ll do my best.” Meanwhile, the phones …show more content…

She thought. Bond pointed, at the tail, they picked up. “John, take a look. Any idea who they are?” “It could be anyone. Someone’s looking for the same thing we are, it would seem. Why don’t you pull over to the side of the road and see what they do. If they pull over too, we’ll know for sure, they’re following us.” “I thought you didn’t buy into the talisman thing?” Luke said. “Hey, it doesn’t matter what I believe. If whoever is following us believes in this magical amulet, that’s all that counts.” “Any idea who it might be?” “Possibly.” Luke shot John a quick glance, “Possibly? Can you narrow that down a bit?” “Sure, but it’s still early on in the investigation. All the facts aren’t in yet.” “Just give us what you’ve got.” “I’ve got two suspects, at this point, someone from an International company dealing with funding for mergers and acquisitions, and Dr. Estella Bernard.” Luke’s eyes got wide, “Are you serious!? I think you’re dead wrong John. I don’t believe for a second she’s involved in that way. How do you figure she fit into all this?” “Are you sure about this?” Dr. Bond said. “Sure I’m sure. She got caught up in the paper trail I have on Zagan. While checking on his bank statements I discovered Zagan received two large amounts of money were wired into his bank account. One deposit was for $50,000 and another amount came in a day apart for $200,000, both were from different accounts. I