Lost and Spy

Jonathan found himself trapped in a strange circle.

  He determined that Moroso was hiding on Nadel Street.

  The problem is that Nadel Street is so big and there is only one person there.

  In the short term, unless he is very lucky, it will be difficult for him to find Moroso.

  So far, there are no clues at all.

  He went to many restaurants on Nadel Street, hoping to have his good luck at the Manila port again.

  Unfortunately, he left disappointed every time.

  It seems that Moroso has clearly become wiser after nearly being caught.

  He hid himself deeply.

  In this way, his task becomes more and more difficult.

  He took out the cigarette case, and there was still the last cigarette left in it.

  He lit the cigarette, took a deep breath, squeezed the cigarette case with force in his hand, and threw it aside.

  There was a grocery store not far away, and Jonathan walked in.

  He asked for a pack of Camel cigarettes.

  Camel cigarettes in Manila are sold by the US military.

  This kind of tobacco has high-quality cut tobacco and a mellow taste, and is very popular with the US military.

  The owner of the grocery store was obviously a little clumsy. He took the check given by Jonathan and calculated for a long time how much change he needed to give him.

  "Mo Gan, give me a box of 'Coconut Tree'."

  At this time, a man who looked like an old customer came in.

  "Coconut" brand cigarettes are a cigarette brand established when Americans colonized the Philippines.

  Compared with "Camel", this kind of cigarette is not on the same level at all.

  "Coconut"?
  Moroso's codename was also "Coconut".

  Although he knew that this was nothing more than a coincidence, his professional sensitivity still made Jonathan open the "Camel" cigarette he just bought in the store and light up another one.

  "Lu Ke, you haven't been here for a long time." The boss Mo Gan took out a cigarette.

  "Yes, a store like yours has opened on Swick Street. Now it is much more convenient for us to buy things."

  "Oh, really, in such an impersonal place, would anyone open an industry like this to serve others?"

  "As long as you can make money."

  Lu Ke was obviously a long-time smoker. He couldn't wait to take out one when he got it, and said to Jonathan who had just finished lighting the cigarette: "Can I borrow a fire? Lao Mogan is for a miser, he doesn't even know how to hold a match." Let me use it for free.”

  Jonathan smiled and handed the lighter to the other party.

  He didn't want to leave immediately. With no clues or clues, maybe a few words would help him.

  Lu Ke took two beautiful puffs: "I heard that the grocery store owner was originally a widow, but suddenly there was a man in the family."

  As he spoke, he smiled obscenely: "I don't know if this man existed after his husband died, or after his husband was alive and died."

  Mo Gan showed a malicious smile.

  man?

  Jonathan's vigilance suddenly rose.

  He pretended to look at the things in the store, as if he wanted to buy something back, but his ears were worried that he might have missed a word!

  "Isn't that man very good-looking?" Mo Gan asked unconvinced, perhaps because he was about to reduce his business.

  "I don't know, few people have seen that man." Lu Ke said: "The widow is doing the grocery store, and the man never shows up. However, I heard that something was done to his face a few days ago. He was scratched, very seriously, and it was Madame Jeanne, ah, the old widow who always comes to you to buy things, who sent him to the hospital."

  Old widow?
  Got a scratch on your face?
  Why is the picture so familiar?
  Jonathan immediately went through it in his mind.

  I remembered!

  As a top agent, you must firmly remember every scene you have ever seen.

  Just the day before yesterday, in the hospital!

  There was once a man with his face bandaged with gauze, nestled against an old woman.

  In a flash.

  Jonathan had no suspicion at all.

  "It's done, Mo Gan, I have something else to do." Lu Ke finished smoking and threw the cigarette butt on the ground: "See you next time."

  "See you next time." Mo Gan sighed: "Why isn't there a beautiful widow who can take a fancy to me?"

  Jonathan also left the store.

  Well, a widow, a strange man.

  Women are in charge of running the shops, and men stay at home.

  In this way, it fully meets the conditions of a latent agent.

  If it were him, he would do the same thing when he was on the run.

  Facial injury?

  The early stages of an escape are often the most dangerous.

  Did you cut yourself on purpose?
  In this way, with his face wrapped, no one could tell his true face.

  If all his guesses are true, Moroso is really a very cunning and powerful opponent!
  I once faced him face to face in the hospital, but in the end, I didn't even see through him!
  Swick Street!

  Okay, next step, it’s time to visit this grocery store!

  ……

  Perfect camouflage.

  Moroso is obviously very satisfied with his current situation.

  The grocery store has opened smoothly.

  Outside, there was Illya taking care of her.

  I just need to hide behind it.

  The only more dangerous thing is that you need to buy a batch of goods every few days.

  He has applied for a telephone installation.

  If the phone is installed, the last bit of danger is removed.

  If you need any goods, just make a phone call and ask them to deliver them to you.

  Illya is very kind to herself and obeys her own words.

  The two children are also very obedient and sensible.

  He even discussed with Ilia that when schools in Manila reopened, it would be time to send his two children to school.

  Mrs. Jeanne would also come to see her often.

  They get along like a family.

  An ordinary, yet reassuring life.

  At this moment, something bothered Moroso.

  Illya is pregnant.

  Yes, just a few days ago, Illya suffered from nausea and vomiting and loss of appetite.

  As a mother of two children, Ilya soon learned that she was pregnant.

  Upon inspection, it turned out to be true.

  Illya was very happy.

  Although "Gesou" was very kind to himself and his two children, they were not his biological children after all.

  If she could help "Gesou" give birth to his child, then she could really keep this man by her side.

  When she excitedly told "Geso" the news, Moroso was immediately filled with surprise and overwhelmed with joy.

  However, Moroso became extremely irritable inside.

  pregnant?

  This meant that when her belly got bigger and bigger, she would have to go directly to the front desk and take over the business. It is very likely that you will be exposed during this period.

  Although the odds are slim, Moroso must be on guard against any eventuality!
  "Honey, that's wonderful."

  After being "surprised" for a while, Moroso's expression seemed to return to reality: "But we have to consider that we already have two children, two lovely children. Moreover, our store has just opened, There are still a lot of things to do, if you have children at this time..."

  He especially emphasized "our children" just to dispel Illya's concerns.

  However, although he is a top agent, after all, he does not understand a woman, let alone a woman's determination to be a mother.

  "Geso, I want to give birth to this child." Ilia held Moroso's hand: "I know you don't like to deal with others, especially after your face was injured. So, everything in the grocery store I can take care of everything, even if I have a baby tomorrow.

  When our child is born, we can ask Mrs. Jeanne to help. On the third day, I can hold our child and continue to run the grocery store. "

  Then, she said firmly: "I really want to help you have a baby."

  Moroso didn't know what to say.

  He saw the determination in Illya's eyes.

  There was nothing he could do to stop her.

  "Okay." The smile reappeared on Moroso's face: "Then we will raise the child together!"

  ……

  This is Swick Street.

  Jonathan is very confident in his makeup.

  Even if an acquaintance appears in front of him now, he may not be able to recognize him immediately.

  He did not ask where the grocery store was.

  Because that might be discovered by Moroso.

  There was only one grocery store in Swick Street anyway, so it wasn't difficult to find one.

  Sure enough, Jonathan found the grocery store without much effort.

  There were two children playing outside.

  He went in.

  There was only one woman inside.

  "Please give me a pack of Camels," Jonathan said politely.

  "Ah, I'm so sorry, I don't have Camel cigarettes here." Illya said apologetically.

  After all, this is just a small grocery store, and "Camel" brand cigarettes are not easy to get.

  At this time, Mrs. Jeanne also came.

  She has regarded this place as her other home, and "Geso" and Ilia as her children.

  Mrs. Jeanne said with a smile: "Not now, but in a while, there will be everything here."

  It’s this old lady!
  Jonathan recognized the woman immediately.

  It was the woman who hugged that man in the hospital that day!
  "Ah, then wrap the 'coconut tree' for me."

  Jonathan knew very well the opponent he faced. If he asked too many questions here, it would definitely arouse the suspicion of the man behind the room.

  He bought cigarettes and two pieces of candy, and then left calmly.

  Walking to the door, he came to the two children playing: "Are you the children of this family?"

  The older girl nodded.

  "It's really good."

  Jonathan gave each of the two children a piece of the candy he just bought: "I treat you to candy, will your father give you candy?"

  "Of course!"

  The little boy took the candy and puffed up his chest proudly: "He also gave us chocolates!"

  chocolate?
  This is not something that ordinary Filipinos can afford.

  "Ah, what a good father." Jonathan said with a smile: "Does he always buy you chocolates?"

  "It's this dad who keeps giving us chocolates." The little boy said without warning, "My previous dad never bought chocolates for us."

  A smile appeared on Jonathan's face.

  The father now, the father before.

  And, chocolate!

  Jonathan said nothing more.

  How many exits are there?
  Jonathan patiently walked around the house, slowly wandering around as if taking a walk.

  If the man in the house was really Moroso, then he would definitely not regard the front door as his only way out.

  ……

  During dinner, Illya told the children the good news:
  They are about to have a brother or sister.

  The two children looked very happy.

  But the little boy asked: "When my younger brothers and sisters come out, will they also have chocolate to eat?"

  "Of course." Moroso said with a smile, "Both."

  Then, in order to show his status in the family, he said: "I am your father, everyone will have chocolate to eat."

  "But my brother or sister can't eat it today." The little boy said at this time: "Because there are only two pieces of candy."

  "What two pieces of candy?" Moroso asked casually.

  The little boy told him about the man who gave him and his sister two pieces of candy during the day.

  Moroso immediately became vigilant, turned to Ilia and said, "Have foreigners come here today?"

  He specifically emphasized "foreigners."

  Illya thought for a moment: "Yes, he came to buy Camel cigarettes, but we don't have any, only Coconut Tree cigarettes."

  Moroso didn't ask about his appearance, but about his height. He asked Ilya to stand up, gestured and asked how tall the man was.

  When Ilia said it, Moroso immediately made a comparison in his mind.

  foreigner?
  The US military will come, and they will wear military uniforms without any scruples.

  Moreover, they always carry more than one pack of cigarettes with them, because small favors are their favorite means.

  A foreigner came to this newly opened grocery store to buy cigarettes?
  Maybe it really is just a coincidence.

  But the sensitivity of the profession had to make Moroso alert.

  If the other party is the agent who arrested him, then he will definitely come in makeup.

  It can only be distinguished by height.

  "What's wrong?" Illya was a little surprised.

  Why does the husband care so much about a strange foreigner?
  "Ah, it's nothing. I haven't seen foreigners for a long time." Moroso said in a concealed manner.

  ……

  The whole night, Moroso didn't sleep.

  All he could think about were the strangers who had appeared during the day.

  Even if you buy cigarettes, why buy candy for two children?
  When asked what they were asked, the two children spoke very vaguely.

  As a successful agent, even if you are facing a child, you will not ask very clear questions.

  Is he worrying too much, or has the pursuer really found this place?

  Moroso isn't sure.

  Run away now?
  No, first of all things are not set in stone yet.

  Moreover, it will become very difficult to find such a hiding place again.

  If the other party is really the pursuer, then they will come back again if they didn't find out the complete details the first time.

  At that time, you will truly determine whether you want to escape again.

  In the early morning, Moroso got up and quietly came to the small house in the yard.

  He took out the pistol that had been gathering dust for some time, inspected it, and then hid it on his person. (End of chapter)