The Vicious Circle

By Nomis

David is an inmate at a federal camp in Florida. Seven years ago, he was arrested on his return from Switzerland faced charges of conspiracy to counterfeit. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to ten years in prison. He once had the chance to be freed, but a vindictive judge overturned his appeal. Now David only has eighteen months to go.

Over the course of his incarceration, David has written many books. His most recent is a novel called The Diary of a Prime Minister of Israel. In the story, David is the prime minister. He successfully wins a global war and meets the woman of his dreams, Sarah. His character eventually retires to spend the remainder of his life with his loving wife.

Of course, the war and Sarah are mere figments of David’s imagination—until he gets hit on the head in prison. When he wakes, David is no longer able to differentiate between fiction and reality. He doesn’t understand why he’s behind bars. And where is the love of his life? He now lives within a vicious cycle, trapped not only in jail but in his own mind as well. Will David ever find a way to escape?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
• Release date: Dec 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543744439

Nomis

The writer has written and published five books under a different pen name. The latest one under this name is THE WORLD ULTIMATE WEAPON subtitle The vicious Circle recently published.

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Prologue

David was an inmate at a Federal Camp in Florida, USA. He was arrested seven years ago on his return from Switzerland. The charges: Conspiracy to Counterfeit.

He was offered a deal to turn in a friend of his and a lawyer against his freedom. David denied being involved in the Conspiracy, and also refused to cooperate in inducing his friends on a set-up.

The trial lasted three weeks. Eight co-defendants testified against him. The jury found him guilty and was consequently sentenced to ten years in prison.

He was first sent to many prisons around the country that were High Level Security. Five years later he was sent to a camp.

On an appeal, that he won and was supposed to be sent free. During his first year in a Camp, awaiting to be freed, he met an acquaintance that use to be the Mayor of a Florida city that was indicted and sentenced to several years in jail. The former Mayor helped the Government indict many Bankers in Florida. David witnessed a discussion with the former Mayor, in which the latter wanted to help the Government against a Florida Banker, testifying against him falsely so he could get his sentence expunged and set free.

David tried to dissuade him from falsely testifying, but instead to say the truth against the Banker that David did not even know, but to no avail. David ended testifying in favour of the Banker. The Banker’s charges were dropped due to the strong testimony against the former fraudulent Mayor.

The Banker got off well. The former Mayor was also freed. But David’s order to be freed was overturned by the sentencing Judge. This was in retaliation against David for defending the Banker against the Government. A common practice to anyone helping against the prosecution.

He was now in his seventh year of incarceration and had an additional eighteen months to finish his total sentence.

During his seven years in jail, David wrote many books that were later published. This past year, he wrote an Historic fiction novel called «The Diary of a Prime Minister of Israel.» The book had a good revue and acceptance by the critics and public. To better understand the following story, it is imperative to read the book he wrote. In it, he is the Prime Minister of Israel. He re-conquered the land of Israel given to the Arabs by former Governments. A global war that included twenty-two Arab nations, in addition to many former USSR Moslem nations and certain European countries that had joined the war against Israel.

David meets the most beautiful woman in his life called Sarah. Being divorced, he marries her and their love became greater than any love ever mentioned in all times. Not even Romeo and Juliette could be compared to their «ultimate selfless love."

Through miracles, the Messiah’s arrival and Science, the war was won by Israel. At last an eternal peace is achieved. David decides to resign and dedicate his life to his beloved wife Sarah. That book and story was fiction, however, «The Vicious Circle» is real, at least to the author……

Chapter I

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David was walking his daily ten miles around the Prison camp track that was circling the baseball field with his radio attached to his belt and earphones on his head so that would insulate him from the surrounding noise. He liked soft music. That day,there was a baseball game. Since he had just finished writing his last book he had time to spare. In a way, he was almost sorry to have finished his book. He became attached to his fictitious character, and to that of «Sarah», for him she was his dream girl.

As for her features, he saw a picture that a friend of his had torn from an adult magazine. She was the ideal face and body that David loved. So, he used her characteristics for this incredible «Sarah» character.

Ending the book, was in a way of ending his love affair with this «Sarah» of his dreams. He was in his twelfth lap. Angel, was the best batter in baseball. In this moment, he was batting, the ball flew very high. They saw David passing, the ball was flying directly at him. They shouted to warn him. But due to his headphones and loud music he could not hear them, or see their signs to attract his attention. He was thinking about the novel he wrote and of Sarah

Boom!!! The ball hit David on the head, knocking him unconscious. The Medics were called, but David was not coming back to his senses. He had a big bump on the back of his head, blood could be seen on the ground.

An ambulance rushed him to a hospital nearby. The Doctors that had seen him were worried of possible brain damage. X-Rays and CAT scans showed no fractured skull, but there were minor blood clots and contusions. The diagnosis was «we have to wait and see when he wakes up."

It was in the third day that David awakened. He looked around to see where he was. The officer that was guarding him noticed and called the doctor.

David: «Where am I? Who are you?» he said to the officer.

The Officer: «I am the officer from the camp David, don’t you recognize me? You are at the hospital. You got hit hard on the head by the baseball during your walk."

David; «What is this nonsense? I am David, the Prime Minister of Israel. I want to see the Head of this hospital immediately."

The Officer: «That’s funny David, stop joking."

David: Sir, you must be mad. I want to talk to the director right now!!!»

The Officer: «Okay, Okay."

He picked up the phone and called the doctor. Ten minutes later two doctors came in. One was a female, in her thirty’s. Five feet eight inches tall, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing glasses. She was nice looking, with a pleasant smile on her face. A well-formed body was covered by her white smock. The second doctor was in his fifties. Slim with heavy glasses, six feet four inches tall, wearing a surgical green jump suit. The female doctor’s name was Miss Neal and the other was Doctor. Smith.

Doctor. Neal: «How are you feeling Mr. David? A bad bump on our head» The guard told her what David said before. «Who are you? Do you know…?"

David: «Of course I know who I am. I am David, Prime Minister of Israel. I want to see my wife Sarah, right now. I need her immediately. I am worried about her, and I do not know what I am doing here. Where are my security agents? I demand an immediate explanation."

Doctor. Smith: «We are sorry Mr. Prime Minister. We first must find the results of your head injury and we will be back soon»

The two doctors left after telling the guard discreetly to be sure not to leave David alone and to call the Administrator of the prison camp, which the guard did immediately.

After the doctors, had left the room, they said:

Dr. Smith: I think he has amnesia or he is faking? But why does he believe that he is the Prime Minister of Israel? He does recognize his name."

Dr. Neal: I do not believe that he is faking this story. Let us review the CAT scan.

They returned thirty minutes later with the camp Administrator. A young fellow in his thirty’s, black hair, maybe 5'9", Latin look, well mannered.

Camp Administrator: «You do not recognize me David? It’s me, Mr. L. I can’t believe you do not recognize me."

David: «I am sorry Sir; I have not had the pleasure. I do not see anyone from my government. Where is my wife Sarah? I demand to know what is going on?» David was getting very upset and nervous.

Dr. Neal: «Please Mr. Prime Minister, calm down. You had an accident. We will notify your Government as soon as possible. You have to calm down for your own good."

David: «I am sorry Doctor, I am not use to speaking that way to ladies. Am I in the United States?"

Dr. Neal: «Yes Sir, you are in Florida. I know that you have many questions, but we do too, for your own benefit you have to calm down. Here is a meal, please eat, you haven’t eaten for three days, this will help a little."

David: I appreciate it doc, but I can’t eat. I need to see my wife. Was she with me during the accident? Is she alright? If something happened to her, I will die.

Dr. Neal: «No sir, you were alone. I think your wife must be in your country waiting for you."

Mr. L: Sorry, but we cannot locate your wife until we know your medical condition."

David: «What day is it today?»

Dr. Smith: «Today is Tuesday, June 15th.»

David: «What year?»

Dr. Smith: «1996.»

David: An expression of great worry showed in David’s face. «Oh my God, in two days the Arabs are going to attack Israel in the Lebanon Border. We could lose soldiers. Please call my Embassy.»

Mr. L: «You can count on it.»

Dr. Neal: «Please eat Mr. Prime Minister.»

David: I can’t, I am sorry. I terribly need my wife Sarah. I cannot live without her. I need her, because my heart will not last long. You do not understand our love.»

Mr. L «I will see what I can do.»

David: "I also need to speak to Mr. Arie Shiron, my Defense Minister and also President Newton, he is my good friend.»

Dr. Smith: «Bob Newton is your friend?»

David: «Yes Doc. Please notify him that I am here.» He was getting very excited.

Doctor Neal called a nurse to give David,an injection to calm him down and put him to sleep until more could be known about his situation.

The doctors and Mr. L left the room and went to the doctor’s office.

Dr. Smith: «I think we have a serious case of amnesia and confusion. Can you investigate in your Camp more details from his fellow inmates? We might find the reason for this strange personality confusion."

Mr. L: «I will the moment I get back to the Camp. Thank you, Doctors. I will notify you of any findings» and he left.

Chapter II

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At the Camp….

Once the Administrator arrived at the Camp, he started questioning inmates that were usually seen talking to David, but as it is normal in the Camp or in any prison, not all inmates liked to speak to the officials in order not to be branded as a «snitch» or «informant."

The results of the investigation; no one knows anything of David’s private life. As an inmate put it, «he keeps to himself, even though he is polite and friendly.» He taught Hebrew as well as help certain inmates that had problems, with Hypno-Therapy. Going through his personal belongings, nothing was out of the ordinary. The next morning the Camp Administrator, Mr. L, called Doctor Neal at the hospital.

Mr. L: «Good morning Doctor. How is our patient?»

Dr. Neal: «He spent the night very agitated, even though he was under sedation. He kept calling «Sarah, Sarah,» and one more name, Arie. He developed some fever. I am positive he has a personality confusion and is not faking. Can we contact his family?"

Mr L: They are in Israel, temporarily and we do not have their phone number."

Dr. Neal: «In his delirium he mentioned that in 72 hours the Russians will be secretly selling twelve nuclear heads to Iran. This being two days from now, do you think we should notify the FBI?»

Mr. L: «I will do that, and thank you Doc. Please keep me informed of any new developments."

Dr. Neal: «I will. Good-bye.»

Mr. L contacted the FBI local office and spoke to Agent Rodriguez. An appointment was made for the next day at 9 am.

Chapter III

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The next morning at 9 am at the Camp in the office of Mr. L…..

Mr. L: «Good morning Gentlemen."

Agent Rodriguez: «Good morning Mr. L. I am the one that spoke to you on the phone. This is Agent Gordon.

Mr. L: «Nice meeting you guys.» Shaking their hands, he invited them to take a seat.

Mr. L proceeded to explain the situation from the beginning, including his investigation of David’s file and his fellow inmates.

Mr. L: «The main reason I decided to call you is that David mentioned two things. The first was two days ago. He said that in two days, there will be an Arab attack from the Lebanon border and Israeli soldiers are going to be killed. This meaning today. The next thing he said yesterday, while under sedation, was that in seventy-two hours the Russians will be selling and transferring twelve nuclear heads to Iran, and he was calling on a certain Arié to stop them. I do not know what to make of it.»

Agent Gordon: «It’s probably nothing, as you said he was delirious due to the accident. We appreciate your concern. We will investigate to be on the safe side,» and they took their leave.

Once in the car….

Agent Rodriguez: «Do you intend to investigate this bull?"

Agent Gordon: «I said that just to make believe that we will. I am not crazy.» That was the end of it.

The next morning as Mr. L was reading the local newspaper, The Herald, he felt the blood rush to his face. Right there, on the front page in large bold letters, «SIX ISRAELI SOLDIERS KILLED IN AN ARAB ATTACK ON THE LEBANON BORDER.» He could not believe his eyes! That was what David was saying. How could he know? He decided to call Agent Rodriguez.

Mr. L: «Agent Rodriguez, please."

«He is not here this morning, Sir,» answered a voice on the phone.

Mr. L: What about Agent Gordon?"

«He isn’t here either, they left early this morning, would like to leave a message?"

Mr. L: «Yes Sir."

«I will pass you to his E-Mail voice recorder, where you can leave a message» so the man did.

Mr. L left a message to call ASAP. He was now intrigued about this mysterious affair. David seemed a quiet person, he has been incarcerated for seven years. Never had any trouble with the staff or fellow inmates. Now this bizarre affair!

A knock at the door pulled him out of his thoughts. «Come in,» he said. Four men entered, two whom he recognized, Agent Rodriguez and Agent Gordon, the other two he did not know.

Agent Rodriguez: «Good morning Mr. L. These two agents are from the CIA.» The agents presented themselves. One was 6’ 3", blonde, wore dark Ray ban sunglasses, had strong features, and a large frame. His voice was gravely.

Special Agent Jones, he said. This is my partner Special Agent Bolton. The latter was 6’ tall, light brown hair, wore a similar pair of sunglasses, with gold rim. He was chubby, had a rough face and very wide hands. Mr. L frowned from his look. He thought, I would not like to meet this guy alone in a dark alley."

Mr L: «Nice meeting you gentlemen. You probably read the morning news about Israel."

Agent Rodriguez: «Yes Sir. This is a CIA matter, not ours. So, we told them everything you had told us yesterday. We are leaving this matter to them now. Agents Rodriguez and Gordon shook hands with Mr. L and left. The two CIA agents were now facing Mr. L.

Special Agent Jones: «Could you please go back to the beginning without omitting even the smallest detail?"

Mr. L: «Yes, of course.» He began with the accident, his own investigation and the results.

Special Agent Bolton: «I would like to speak to his cell mate friends in prison, as well as review his property including his file. We have the proper authority to do so."

Mr. L: «Of course. I will make my conference room available so you can have some privacy. I will send the inmates that know him well."

Special Agent Bolton: We thank you Sir."

Mr. L.: «Is David in some kind of trouble? Does this have to do with the nuclear stuff?"

Special Agent Jones: «We do not know yet. It is the reason we are here today.

Mr. L: «I understand. I will bring you his property first. In the meantime, we will locate the inmates. They are on various details and some are out of the Camp."

Special Agent Bolton: «Thank you, that will be fine."

Twenty minutes later, two of the Camp officers brought five boxes containing David’s property. They placed them on the conference room table and left.

The property contained Jewish religious books and other religious items, family picture albums, hundreds of letters, legal papers, clothing and shoes. They found three phone books in a paper bag. They were the first things to be scrutinized.

To their disappointment, no names related to Sarah, Arié or any Israeli government official. Before coming to the Camp, they contacted their Israeli counterpart bureau. The «Mossad» in Israel was not known in their files. Just his military records, nothing out of the ordinary. As Mr. L said there was nothing relevant.

Two hours had passed. Mr. L knocked at the door notifying them that his bunky was present.

Special Agent Jones: «Please bring him in.»

Mr. L proceeded and informed inmate Burns who they were, then left. Burns seemed nervous to be there with the two agents.

Special Agent Bolton: «Please sit down Mr. Burns. I am from the CIA. He pulled his ID and showed it to him. And this is Special Agent Jones also from the CIA. Jones also showed his credentials.

Special Agent Jones: «Mr. Burns we understand that you are Mr. David’s bunky and are friends too."

Mr. Burns: «Yes, I am,» he said, his face showed dismay.

Special Agent Jones: «You have to talk to us very seriously without omitting a single detail, this could be a matter of National importance."

Burns now worried: «Yes Sir."

Special Agent Jones: «How long have you know David?"

Burns: «A little over two years."

Special Agent Jones: «Did you ever hear him talk about «Sarah», Arié or him being Prime Minister?"

Burns: «Are you talking about his book?"

Special Agent Jones: «What book?"

Burns: «The fiction book he wrote. The Diary of a Prime Minister of Israel."

Special Agent Jones: «We did not find such a book in his property."

Burns: «No because he loaned it to us to read. Another inmate and myself helped him correct his English when he wrote the book."

Special Agent Bolton: «Can we see this book?"

Burns: «David has it, he is outside waiting. I’ll tell him to go get it."

He did. Five minutes later David brought the book. The Agents also invited David to sit down. David looked pale and worried.

David: «Are we in some kind of trouble, Sir?"

Special Agent Bolton: «Do you feel you are?"

David: «What I meant is, helping him with his spelling in this book, is it a problem."

Special Agent Jones: Not if you tell us what we will ask you.

David: «I’m no snitch ".

Special Agent Bolton: «Who is talking about snitching. Burns, you said that the book is fiction. Just give us a summary of this book. Can you?"

David: «Well the book is about a simple man, that becomes Prime Minister of Israel. He defies the world Community, and wages war to re-conquer the land given to the Arabs by previous governments. He meets a beautiful woman named «Sarah», falls in love and marries her. Their love turned out to be the greatest love in human history. A greater war is waged by the Arab league, 22 nations and other allied countries. The U.S. is on Israel’s side helping with weaponry. David invents a type of satellite that renders all nuclear, biological or any other missile obsolete. Through Miracles, and the Coming of the Messiah, Israel wins the global war. Thus, bringing the war to an end. Peace prevails and the world turns to a terrestrial paradise. Sarah has a great importance for him in the story. That’s about it."

Special Agent Jones: «What do you two know of him? I mean of his personal life."

Burns: «Before prison, I understand he was very wealthy. Rolls Royce’s, yachts, international and local businesses too. He is an architect. He was divorced and has two daughters that are in Israel."

Special Agent Bolton: «What about his Military career?"

Burns: «I don’t have a clue."

David: «He used to be in the Military."

Special Agent Bolton: «What makes you think that, David?"

David: «He told me that he used to be in the paratroopers and also every Israeli must enter Military service. Even his two daughters were there."

Special Agent Jones: «What about this Sarah?"

David: «She is fictional, he’s really describing a person from a picture that someone gave him. I think her name is Barbara. You will find her picture in David’s property. Right there, showing a folder he opened. She was a beautiful blonde. There were four pictures, some nude.

Burns: «David found her fascinating so he decided to adopt her features for the book."

David: «In his book, he attributed to her an incredible. I think he fell in love with the product of his imagination and the features of this gorgeous blonde.

Special Agent Bolton: «What else can you tell us about this book that is not written in it."

David: «David was almost sorry to finish the book, as if he was separated from this Sarah. That when he wrote he put all his soul in it. He hasn’t had a woman for over seven years. His needs and his imagination grew by the day."

Special Agent Jones: «Was he writing another book?"

David: «He said that he intended to write a book called «Sarah.» Like a continuation of this book but more dedicated to a woman. La femme ideale! The ideal woman in French. To my belief the book that he wrote reflects his real feelings, emotions, political views and religious convictions.

Special Agent Jones: «Anything else that could be helpful?"

Burns: «I don’t know anything else except he was framed and is innocent. I read his case."

David: «How is David? Is he alright?"

Special Agent Jones: «He has got a big bump on his head and he does not recall this prison period. He thinks he is the Prime Minister of Israel and constantly request to see his wife Sarah. That is about all we know."

David: «Now that I remember, it is very weird. He wrote several fictitious events in his book and they occurred approximately a month after he had written them. I think he had some kind of Prophetic views. I can attest to that because I helped correct those papers myself before the events occurred."

Special Agent Bolton: «Like what?"

David: «The first occurrence was him being shot as a Prime Minister. Two months later the Prime Minister was shot to death. Second, an earthquake that will shake Israel and other states. It happened three weeks later and other things that I don’t recall at the moment."

The Agents looked at each other and said….

Special Agent Jones: «Well, thank you gentlemen for your help. Now we know more or less the answers to many of our questions. This is confidential, do not discuss this with any one."

David and Burns: «No Sir, you can count on us."

They shook hands and left. Jones said to Bolton «What do you think of this whole mess?» Bolton replied «I think that we should go to the hospital and talk to the «Prime Minister», they laughed. They departed after having thanked Mr. L and requested permission to take the book and the pictures of Barbara.

Chapter IV

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At the hospital, the Agents first spoke to the doctors and then came to the room where David was resting. After presenting their credentials they requested for the Camp officer to wait outside.

Special Agent Jones: «Mr. David, we would like you to answer a few questions if you may."

David: «Does President Newton know about my being here?"

Special Agent Jones: «Not yet Sir, this is the reason we are here, to give him a complete report about your health and situation."

David: «What about my wife Sarah? Is she alright?"

Special Agent Jones: «We believe she is still in Israel, but we will find out."

Special Agent Bolton: «Can you tell us how did you know about the nuclear deal between the Russians and Iranians?"

David: «If you are CIA you should know that. Our Mossad also knows things."

Special Agent Bolton: «But how come you know about it?"

David: «I am the Prime Minister. I should know that. Don’t you think so?"

Special Agent Bolton: «Of course, I’m sorry. And this is also how you knew of the six soldiers being killed at the Lebanese Border."

David: «Yes Sir."

The Agents showed just the face of the Playmate, covering her nudity, and asked if this is your wife Sarah?

David: «Oh yes, it is her. Where did you get her picture?"

Special Agent Bolton: «We are CIA. Remember!"

Special Agent Jones: «We will try to locate her and we will be in contact with you."

The Agents left ordering the Guard not to let David out of his sight, not even for a minute. With the information, they received from Mr. L they went to the Courthouse and spent the whole day taking notes from court files, spoke to the trial judge and prosecutors about David’s case.

Returning to their Hotel, Jones read the book that David had written and Bolton prepared a report to his Superior, The Assistant Director of the CIA in Washington.

Chapter V

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The next morning the agents came back to the hospital to speak to David.

Special Agent Jones: «Mr. David, I have read your book."

David: «What book?"

Special Agent Jones: «The Diary of a Prime Minister of Israel."

David: «I’ve never heard of it. I did not write a diary."

Special Agent Jones: «You’re right, I am sorry. I meant, that I would like to read one about your history as Prime Minister."

David: «Speaking of it. It is a good idea. I should write one."

Special Agent Jones: «What do you know about those satellites they have in Israel with the laser beams, Sir?"

David: «I cannot talk to you about it, I will speak to Mr. Newton, your President but not before seeing my wife. I refuse to say another word."

Special Agent Jones: «Please Mr. Prime Minister, help us to help you."

David: «I can’t function without my Sarah. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. I need her I am dying slowly without her presence here, now!! David became too excited, turned pale and fainted.

The Agents buzzed for the nurse, they came running followed by the doctors. They immediately checked his heart, his eyes and pulse.

Dr. Neal: «He is too emotionally excited. He hasn’t eaten anything in six days. He hasn’t stop calling for his wife."

Special Agent Jones explained to the doctors about the book, who Sarah was and why he was saying that he is the Prime Minister.

Dr. Neal: «I knew it was something like that, a confused personality. He liked his role and beautiful wife, looking at the picture shown by the Agent. I’m afraid for his life. In this book, he loved his fictitious wife more than life."

Special Agent Jones: «He mentions that he will die without her. Doctor, do your best to keep him under sedation until we speak to our Superiors."

Dr. Neal: «Don’t worry we will, but please find a quick answer to this weird situation."

Special Agent Jones: «We will do our best not to lose our Prime Minister. We still have many unanswered questions. We will call you soon. Goodbye Doctor» and they left.

The director was at the airport, flying to Washington DC.

Chapter VI

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The next morning, 9 am, CIA Headquarters, Washington, DC, the office of the Assistant Director….

In the office of Mr. Glenn, the Assistant Director, he greets Special Agents Jones and Bolton and inquiries «about the strange story.» Special Agent Jones presents his report and recants the whole story about David.

Mr. Glenn: «What do you think we should do about this?"

Special Agent Jones: «We should transfer him to Washington and have him placed in a special hospital until we get to the bottom of all this. He is not dangerous; he was incarcerated in a Camp in Florida. In my personal opinion, he was falsely accused because he refused to go along with the Prosecution in testifying against two of his friends. The Judge decided to incarcerate him for a while until he changed his mind, then they forgot about him. Six years later, he won his appeal. But to add to his bad luck, he testified in a case involving a banker in which his testimony diminished the charges against the Banker. The Government’s revenge was to deny and reject his already won appeal to be freed. That was almost 2 years ago. He has less than a year to finish his total sentence. I can see the Government’s imprints in this case."

Mr. Glenn: «What about the satellites that you mentioned from the book?"

Special Agent Jones: «Is it not very similar to our Project? We do not have all the needed facts to finish it!» How does he know about it? How does he know about the things he said under sedation? They happened two days later. I think this man is more than we think he is."

Mr. Glenn: «What does the Mossad know about him."

Special Agent Jones: «Not much, at least that’s what they say. In my opinion he must be a scientist that escaped from Israel and is living under a false name."

Mr. Glenn: «Interesting possibility. What do you suggest? How should we proceed?"

Special Agent Jones: «First, you should read this book. Then pass it on to the Boss and the President. We have to make believe his story and play it his way. In the book, he is a good friend of the President. We should bring him to a house in the suburbs and guard him day and night."

Mr. Glenn: «What about this Sarah, his wife?"

Special Agent Jones: «I think we should locate her and recruit her."

Mr Glenn: «I agree. Let me read the book then I’ll pass it on to the others. Good work guys. You can proceed with your plan. It will be known as «Operation Baseball.» They laughed.

The Agents left, the Assistant Director decided to read the book before he spoke to his boss. Four hours later, he said to himself «not bad for a fiction. He has talent, especially describing this Sarah. I wish there was someone like that, I’d divorce mine for her. No wonder he is dying without her, thinking she really exists.

4 PM at the office of CIA Director, Mr. N…..

Mr. N: «How are you Glenn? What’s new?"

Mr. Glenn: «Sir, regarding this strange case, Operation Baseball. Did you have a chance to read the report I sent you?"

Mr. N: «Yes I did. Strange but very interesting. I believe the assessment of Jones and Bolton. He might be a scientist or maybe he is the one Israel has been looking for these past ten years. Remember?"

Mr. Glenn: «Yes I do. He is really using the identity of a real Israeli in case he is investigated.

Mr. N: Let me have the book and the picture of this «Sarah». I will read it, and I will see the President in the morning. I will also inform him of your report and give him the book to read. I am sure he will go along with the plan."

Mr. Glenn: «We need an order to free this David from the Federal Camp."

Mr. N: «I will call the Attorney General. She will make the arrangements. I will ask to eliminate the file completely from the Government offices and Courts."

Mr. Glenn: «We need complete freedom of action."

Mr. N: «You will have it. Take one of our private jets equipped with Medical assistance and bring him in the morning. The necessary paperwork will be there. I also want those two inmates that spoke to your agents to be placed on a false charge and brought to a prison that we can control them until we find out more about this David. Notify the doctors and the Camp Administrator that this is a National Security matter, and if any of this is leaked they will be held responsible. Understood?"

Mr. Glenn: «Yes Sir,» he rose and departed.

Chapter VII

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The next morning Agents Jones and Bolton arrived at the hospital. Mr. L and the Doctors were there waiting. It was 10 am.

Mr. L «We were waiting for you. Here are all the files pertaining to David including the medical records."

Rd. Neal; «Please meet Dr. Randall, he is our Psychiatrist. He will explain David’s mental condition. Medically he can travel but he has to be sedated due to his desperation to see his wife."

Dr. Randall: «David’s situation is that he loved this character he created. It is a wishful character, a dream. When the book he wrote was finished he was sorry it was over. He enjoyed living a dream and writing about it. It was on his mind when he got hit by the ball. So, the last thing he remembers is the story of the book and Sarah, the dream girl he fell in love with. The face of Barbara had become his Sarah. The love he describes in the book is incredible. It appears he is hiding behind this new personality instead of facing reality and prison. »

Agent Bolton: «You are right Doc. We appreciate your cooperation."

They left the office and went to the room where David was half conscious due to the sedation.

Doctor Neal: «Mr. David, you are leaving for a better hospital. Take care of yourself and be well."

David was dressed and laid in a portable bed. An ambulance was waiting which transported them to the airport upon which they boarded a plane that flew them to Washington, DC.

Upon arriving at a special safe house near Washington, D.C., a heavily wooded area, two nurses and a Doctor from the CIA were waiting for this special guest. The medical files were given to the doctor, including the Psychiatrist’s evaluation.

Dr. Blanche: «So this is our famous patient. The boss already told us everything about him."

Special Agent Bolton: «We’ll leave him with you. He is your responsibility for now. How many agents do you have on this detail?"

Dr. Blanche: «Seven, don’t worry.»

Special Agent Bolton: «I won’t, but you should."

They returned to the airport and departed for California to visit the publisher of the adult magazine Barbara was featured in.

In the meantime, at the White House, Mr. N and President Newton were sitting in the Oval Office.

Mr. N: «Did you read the book, Sir?"

The President: «Yes, I did and I can’t wait to meet my dear friend David.» They laughed.

Mr. N: «We will need pictures of you and your family Sir. Some clothing to spread around the house to make David believe that it is your house and he is your guest."

The President: «What do we say if he asks why he is hidden in this house and not in his country?"

Mr. N: «We’ve already figured it out. There was a Coup and he was almost killed. That in time, you will take care of things to get him back to his position as Prime Minister. And that to contact the rest of his family now, could greatly endanger them and they are alright and not to worry."

The President: «About Sarah, I mean Barbara, what happens if she doesn’t agree to cooperate with us."

Mr. N: «We are very persuasive, don’t worry. My men are on their way to locate her in L.A. It won’t be long. Do you know your part, Sir?"

The President: «Yes I do. When do I see him?"

Mr N: «In the morning Sir. You will have to cancel your appointments for the day. Mrs. Newton should know her part too. It’s important to know him well. She should come visit at a different time so everything goes smooth."

The President: «There is no problem. Am I supposed to meet Sarah before she meets with David?"

Mr. N: «Yes Sir. It is preferable. To impress her and convince her we will bring her here Sir. The White House is perfect.

The President: «Great, let’s do it. I just hope he has what we are looking for."

Mr. N: «It’s worth the effort to try. This could mean a new era in technology, rendering all weaponry obsolete including combat planes and missiles of any kind. This will also reduce the Military budget incredibly. It will be a great asset for your next Presidential campaign."

The President: «It sounds great. Let’s be optimistic and hope for the best."

Mr. N: «I will leave you now. I have to take care of things and prepare for your arrival at the house tomorrow morning. Have a good day Mr. President?"

The President: You too, Mr. N. I will pass the book to my wife to read, and see you tomorrow morning. Goodbye."

Mr. N left. He was thinking about all the things that could happen. He must be careful not to let anything interfere with this operation!

Chapter VIII

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Special Agents Jones and Bolton arrived at the magazine’s headquarters in L.A. At 10 am they were introduced to the Productions Manager, Mrs. Taggart.

Mrs. Taggart: «I was expecting you gentlemen. I received a call from your office. How could I be of assistance?"

Agent Jones: Taking the picture out. «I need to see this lady here."

Mrs. Taggart: «Oh! This is our Barbara. Is she in some kind of trouble?"

Agent Jones: «No, we just need to talk to her."

Mrs. Taggart: «I do have her home address. I know she works part-time as a model and actress.» She keyed in the computer and printed her data, then read what she had found. «Yes, she was our model of the year in 1992. She’s a beautiful and gentle girl. I hope this is what you need.» She handed the printout and a series of pictures representing her modelling to Special Agent Jones. He read a few lines and said, «Great this will help us greatly. Thank you.» They rose and left.

In the car that they had rented, Bolton said «Wow!! She looks gorgeous. A real Dream Girl.» Jones commented, «Yep!! Some people are lucky.» Forty-five minutes later they were at the address indicated in the printout. It was a nice house with a large porch. Two cars were parked at the front of the house, one red Corvette and the other a black Continental Mark VIII. Agent Bolton rang the bell. A few moments later a very elegant woman in her fifties opened the door. Her features resembled that of Barbara. Special Agent Bolton spoke up, «Mrs. M?» The woman answered, «Yes, Can I help you?» Special Agents Bolton and Jones pulled out their credentials and introduced themselves.

Special Agent Jones: «We are here to see Barbara. Is she your daughter?"

Mrs. M: «Yes, she is my daughter. Is there a problem?"

Special Agent Jones: «No, ma’am. We were referred here by Mrs. Taggart from the magazine. We need her help."

Mrs. M: «Please come in, I’ll call her. She is still asleep, she arrived home late last night from work. Please follow me to the living room.» They were offered a seat. «I’ll be back soon.» The walls had many pictures of Barbara and ones of a younger woman, probably a Rose. She looked wonderful, a real beauty. Ten minutes later the Mother came back and said «She will be down soon. Can I offer you coffee? »

Special Agent Bolton: «Please, if it’s not too much trouble."

Mrs. M: «Oh no! I’ll be right back.» She returned with a tray containing two cups, a sugar bowl, milk and a small plate with sweet and low. «Sugar, milk?"

Special Agent Bolton: «No Ma’am, just plain black for me. Thank you."

Special Agent Jones: «One sugar, black. Thank you, Ma’am."

At that moment, the door opened and a magnificent beauty appeared. It was Barbara. She was wearing a white sleeveless shirt, white shorts with a red shiny leather belt, and red sandals to match.

Barbara: «Good morning Gentlemen. I am Barbara.» She shook hands with them. Their eyes and facial expression betrayed their appraisal of her beauty.

Mrs M: «I will leave you.» She left closing the door behind her.

Special Agent Jones: «Nice meeting you Mrs.M.»

Special Agent Bolton: «Same here Ma’am."

Barbara: «Please take a seat. How can I be of help? My Mother told me that you were sent by Mrs.Taggart. I do not model nude any longer."

Special Agent Jones: «We are not here for that Miss. We are sent by President Newton."

Barbara: Surprised, she responded. «The President?"

Special Agent Jones: «Yes, Miss. We have a book here for you to read. It will take you a few hours and then we will explain what we need from you."

Barbara: «Can you at least explain what it is about?"

Special Agent Jones: «It would be better for you to read it first and we will return later. It’s now ten minutes after eleven, we will be back by 5 pm. We will explain it in detail then. One thing I can say is that it’s a matter of National Security."

Barbara: «I must say, I’m intrigued. Okay, I will read it right now."

Special Agent Jones: «Great! Please be especially attentive after the twenty-eighth day. Well we will leave you now and thank you for seeing us.» They left after thanking Mrs. M. Once the door closed behind the Special Agents….

Mrs. M: «What was that about?"

Barbara: «I do not know yet. They gave me this book to read carefully by 5 pm. President Newton has sent them to talk to me."

Mrs. M: «Wow!! You are famous now. The White House sending for my daughter."

Barbara: «Please Mom, don’t anticipate things. We will find out later what this is all about. Can I have some coffee Mom. I’m going to sit here and read this."

Mrs. M: «Yes Barb. Do you want some toast?"

Barbara: «No Mom, just plain coffee."

Mrs. M left for the kitchen. Barbara sat down and opened the book to the first page. Her Mother returned with a cup of coffee, placed it on the table in front of Barbara and left.

The hours passed quickly as Barbara carefully read the book. She sat down to eat with her Mom and younger Rose that had just arrived from College. Barbara ate quietly, her mind thinking about this character in the book. His love was incredible. She wished for a moment that