Chapter 21: GOING TO THE FUNCTION
Today is the day of the meeting and also the function between me and the Russian president Vladimir Putin, and I am quite nervous about it, so let me check everything. My suit is good with a good red tie and black shoes; everything is nearly perfect. I am currently sitting in my car and moving towards the Kremlin building where I have to give a speech and then get promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. No, first I get the award with my rank promotion, then I have to give a speech. After that, I have a meeting or, should I say, negotiations with the president. Everything will be fine, but there still is a problem, which is quite serious, and that problem is about my name.
"So what name will you choose, sir?."
"No idea, Fred. Can you help me with it?."
"Yes, I can help you with it, sir, but please tell me what type of name you want?."
"Tell me some Russian names, no some Indian names mixed in it since I do not want to forget my ancestory."
"Very well, sir, let me think about it."
After that I also started to think about which name should I take I need a name which have a connection with India and Russia and I know it is not necessary but I still want it but if I do not like any names then maybe I will just search on google about it like most common russian names or maybe europian names hey why not I take the name Volydymyr Zelensky right it will be quite ironic on TV where they will show my photo with him and a vs sign between us.
"Sir, I got some names in my mind."
"Tell me."
"Sir, how about Grisha? It is a boys name here, and I think it is somewhat Indian culture too."
"The name is good, and I agree with you, but in India it is a girl's name, so I do not want it; tell me another name."
"Then how about Shura or Pasha? You know we can also add Taras and Timur to the list, and I think Timur suits you better since you know it is the name of that great general."
"I think you forgot that he was also a tyrant and oppresor, and I do not want myself on television with a statement saying that he is the reincarnation of the tyrant since he kills his enemies by the same cruel methods.
"What about other names like Bora, which is slavic for snow; sanskrit for brave?."
"You know what? Just give me a code name like A and tell the news you cannot reveal my identity since I have participated in many dangerous missions, and if my identity is revealed, then there is a threat to me and my family."
"But according to the file, you do not have any family, sir."
"Oh yeah, orphan right, so tell them it is dangerous for my friends if my identity is revealed."
"Very well, sir. I will inform the headquarters about your choice."
After that, he started to talk through his headset while I decided to watch the scenery outside. I know it is mostly buildings, but still there is something for me to see, and I nearly fell asleep, but Fred called me.
"Sir, wake up."
"H.U., huh, what have we reached our destination?"
"No, sir, we have not."
"Then what happened? Is it something serious?."
"Sir, the headquarters have sent me their approval."
"Approval of what?."
"Of changing your name to a code name, but they still said that they cannot just write Mr. A on your driving license, so they asked us to pick a name, and when we pick it, we will receive your documents."
"Oh nice, so now I can just think about it when I am free."
"Yes sir."
Well, I said my thoughts aloud now, but do not worry, it is not embarrassing, not for me.
"And how far are we from the grounds?."
"Sir, we will be there in just five minutes; we just have to pass through some security checks."
"What type of security checks?."
"Just those normal ones like fingerprints and iris scans, and I hope you do not mind it.
"Why should I mind about it? You can carry your security checks."
"Yes sir."
(After 5 minutes)
I was wrong. It was not just any security checks; it was like a spy movie. I had to give my fingerprints, then my iris scan. I knew I had to give it, but even my DNA was taken by then. I should probably thank myself that I did not extract any unique potions like that of the Captain America one since if they had tested my DNA, then I would have been used as a test subject by them. I know that they cannot do it to a diplomat, but they can show that it was a trick done by the Ukrainians, and the reply of the Ukrainians, of course they will agree since they will think their missile took down an important army general, and they will even show it on TV, boosting the morale of the citizens and the army.
"Thanks for allowing us to do this."
"Actually it is fine, but can you tell me beforehand when you need my DNA and stuff? You know, I felt like a lab rat who was going under testing before the actual test began."
"You do not have to worry about it; in general, it will not happen again."
"I hope so."
Saying all that I was escorted by some military men to a hall where their were a lot of soldiers sitting on chairs while the news reporters were clicking their pictures and when I arrived I was first escorted to a room and was given a military uniform and then I realised that I messed up I should have worn my own uniform but then I realised I did not had any so let's wear it after all it was a military function or maybe military award giving function I should say and when I saw the dress I was not that much shock since I knew that I have to wear it someday it was the uniform of special forces and after wearing it I was again escorted to the first row seats and after seeing a vacant seat I sat on it but before I confirmed that there were no particular seating arrangements except for senior officers sitting in the front and after some talking with my neighbours about the current situation I saw everyone standing up and I and rest of the officers also followed me and then I saw him
THE MAN
THE MYTH
THE LEGEND
VLADMIR PUTIN
and that too in flesh, and I was super excited and nervous since it was the first time I saw a leader of a country in front of me, and the more bizarre part is that I have a meeting with him after this function, but still, thanks to those memories, I was able to stay calm in this situation.