. Chapter Eighteen 🦋.
( Kk primary school )
Samuel smile gently his eyes glitter in pride as he stared at his grandson who was dressed neatly with his sky blue uniform and his bag on his back
" Grandpa must I go ? "
He murmured heavily like a little adult which almost got him laughing but slowly nodded
" If you don't go how will you ever become someone who can help your parents "
He asked Barnabas who pout his lips his eyes glanced at the school gates where other children like himself was Rushing in excitedly unlike him who stood aside
" Alright I'll go in because of mum and dad "
He gave in with a sigh which made Samuel chuckle at such behavior touching the small bandage on his hand .
which he had redressed feeling a bit distress about such wounds
" You shouldn't play roughly this time "
He reminded Barnabas with a serious face only to receive a nod
" Hmm "
He nodded with a painful expression just staring at the gate but still rushed forward like most kids ,
waving at Samuel who did the same he soon found himself moving towards his car which was parked at the far dark corner away from the school ground right at the front of an old Trish dump.
Checking through his pockets grabbing his keys before unlocking the door sliding in before slamming the door shut as well fasting his seat belt before turning on the engine .
" You're my lord my healer "
He sang happily only to felt a cold metal on the tip of his neck which startled him
" Who are you ? "
He asked palely controlling his posture as he struggled more only to felt a sudden grip on his shoulder which held him down looking through the view mirror to find a certain face which made him gulp
" Longest time old friend , how have you been ? "
Samuel couldn't help but felt the cool metal tip touching his chin the more
" Tom is that you? "
He voiced out with a surprise expression
" You're still alive I thought you were dead ? "
He asked with a confused expression feeling the tightness of his grip
" Why!! are you so surprised did you actually think stabbing me and burning my house is really enough to kill me ? "
He asked mockingly with a laugh which sent shiver down his spine
" I have no choice you try to murder a baby "
" My child "
He corrected angrily pushing the knife further to his skin which made him hissed
" the baby you tried to kill might be your child but he was also a life , not only did you killed your wife you also try to murdered my wife as well "
Samuel whispered in anger only to felt a sting on his neck and warm liquid which slide down his collar
" Shut up"
He listened at the very voice which he had dislike for the longest time
" have you forgotten how miserable we were after those forms of ritual ? "
He record his throat hoarse just thinking back about the things they had did just for money and couldn't help but felt regretful towards his past mistakes and actions .
" We all knew what we were getting ourselves into when we signed that deal so stop pretending like you are any different from me or the rest of us "
Tom threatened his voice drip with coldness slightly focusing on the empty street and then back at Samuel whom eyes were forward breathing heavily with nervousness
" But yet most of us are dead due to the cause of our past mistakes "
he paused thinking back at how awful each of their death was .
" they were simply forgotten not even their hard earn wealth which they had sacrifice their love one's for wasn't enough to get people nor recognition "
Samuel pointed out the fact only to receive laughter
" is it my business if the others die or not aren't you alive Even after trying to kill me "
He asked palely to Samuel who forced an ugly smile
" You deserve it Tom and I wouldn't mind doing it all over again "
Samuel whispered strongly his eyes firm which surprised Tom but was quick enough to cover his sudden change of emotion
" We aren't different than Samuel "
He smiled wryly only to receive silence from Samuel who pupils shook with a sudden change of emotion one which couldn't be explain
" Where is the boy ? "
He spit out those words with much hatred that made Samuel mouth bend at what was going on in his mind "
" Don't tell me after ( 29 ) years you decided to reunite with your son huh ! "
He asked with a mocking tone before adding
" Am not stupid Tom you had never liked that boy the moment you discovered it wasn't actually your blood .
so why the sudden interest in finding him am quite sure it's not about the reunion is it ? "
Samuel mocked the more feeling the stinging pain on his neck the more as the knife further dig into his skin
He hissed painfully tightening his fist on the wheels till it became white
" What is it you want Tom ? "
He found himself asking feeling irritated from such treatment .
" Tell me where the child is and I promise to let you keep your life "
" That's sounds funny coming from you tom "
Samuel laughed at his words knowing very well he was going to get killed either way
" did you drop him at a orphanage or what ? "
He asked impatiently his voice Deep filled with panicked as he stay still focusing on the situation at hand .
" Why are you suddenly looking for him after so many years don't tell me you still want to --- "
" You shut up and mind your business when am being nice to you , what I do have nothing to do with you so be thankful I haven't slice open your throat "
He yelled loudly into Samuel ears who nodded
" Okay I will tell you "
He pleaded softly smelling the strong stench of car oil coming from him , which he ignore feeling his grip slightly loosen on the knife
" I just need to grab my phone "
He whispered grabbing his phone from his chest pocket in a composed manner his rough fingers tip on the screen in search of a number in fast speed before pausing
" Why do you stop !! Is that the number ? "
Tom narrow his eyes wanting to grab the phone which enable Samuel to grab a hold of the knife edge firmly away from his neck which his right hand .
praying heavily in his heart as he took such drastic move
" Samuel !!! You trick me "
Tom cried out angrily dragging the knife away which sent Samuel palm bleeding who hissed in Pain
he managed to unbutton himself while receiving another slice on his shoulder ignoring the stinging pain ,
he unlocked the door falling out through the process but was quick enough to find his balance while running out towards the main road yelling .
" Help ! Help ! "
Gaining a few passerby attention who just glared at him not willing to help,
he could only cried out baring the pain he was feeling, as he tossed himself towards an upcoming police vehicle
🥀. The hospital 🥀
( 8 ; 45 Am )
while at the hospital precious hesitantly blocked Mia way , while crossing her hands
" Excuse me "
Mia politely excuse herself taking a step to her left only for precious to do the same finally gaining her attention.
" May I help you ? "
She asked calmly her thin lips curve downward at precious action , of course she recognized her as Moses college
" miss are you interested in my boss ? "
Precious asked catching Mia off guard
" is that why you keep following him around ? "
It was an embarrassing question which made Mia both angry and confused.
" What !!! "
She exclaimed her first tighten as she calmly stare at precious who swollen hard
" I think you are smart enough to understand what am saying "
precious continue a bit surprised by her own words and confidence studying Mia expression who stood calm her browns tighten in anger .
She could only blame her mouth from spilling nonsense in the first place her eyes glanced down on her shoes and back at Mia who opened her mouth
" Excuse me I think you must have mistaken "
She said taking a step to her right only to be blocked yet again
" Am definitely not mistaken "
She found herself saying even though she was indeed intimidated she couldn't back down as well
" Let me warm you he's already a married man so don't waste your energy and time chasing after older and married men but instead be focused on your task and protect us "
She increased her voice dripping with gossip attracting a few passerby who stopped to listen
after all it was rare sight to witness mostly when it involves a female police officer
" I don't understand "
Mia asked adjusting her neck lane as she boldly stood gaining precious attention whom's eyes were reflecting fear but yet boldness
" What did I say wrong ? our lives are supposed to be protected but here you searching for a husband instead , what if in your process of looking something happens to us ? "
She asked harshly taking a two steps forward
" And besides isn't it a bit embarrassing to be throwing yourself like a posititude"
She added fuel which made other's gossip at her words as someone who has always been around Moses it wasn't hard to find ways in twisting other's ways of thinking to one's favors
" What !!! "
Mia frowned her calm expression was soon twisted into that of anger , no woman likes being called a posititude mostly that of a police woman
ignoring the eye's of everyone her fingers pointed and her eyes narrow back at precious who looked sideways
" You mind your words "
Mia managed to force those words out in rage , she could finally understand Paul hatred for lawyers they were simply pretensions liars who could simply destroy one reputation with one word
" Don't get angry am just saying after all am just starting the fact "
She pointed back her chin high and proud even though she was actually sweating within her eyes didn't waver at her performance
Right there she knew that she gone a bit extreme however there's no turning back now she could only pin her trust on Moses whom had promised to fullfil a wish for her
" Miss I think you have misunderstood my intention "
Mia grind her teeth angrily she had never seen such a low class mind thinking individual for a long time .
If there were not out side she would have arrested her for defamation.
however this time was different since her hands were tied , her task was to protect not to cause further harm but yet what about her reputation .
" I heard she's chasing someone's else's husband "
She heard whispers which was loud enough to suffocate her ,
" You !! "
She pointed yet again at precious who grabbed her hands by the side only to lose balance falling drastically on her own which caused an uproar not only the passerby even Mia was startled by the sudden change of drama
" She pushed her how can a police officer abused their power "
Mia shook her Head in disbelief the loud whisper's of the crowd of passerbys was annoying as Mia had always imagine
Even though she so badly wanted to explain she knew deep down no one was eager to listen to her side of the story after all she just pointed and didn't actually push anyone , she was definitely going to be scolded if Paul heard of such lie .
" What's going on here ? "
The sudden arriver of her partner made her sigh in relief, wanting to explain what really happened but was suddenly interrupted by the sudden heart aching scream
Which shocked Mia greatly at this rate
" Ah --- "
She cried bitterly like the world was against her and couldn't but felt she deserves an award for such performance after years of experience in the field how could she not grab such act
" Precious !! "
The sudden outburst was heard from a woman ( zino ) who rush to precious side a bit surprised to see her in such sate
" Auntie !!! "
Precious whined into her arms like she was the one being bullied.
Mia could only point at precious totally pissed by her fake tears and acting, being in such situation made her believe the saying that lawyers were talented in both lies and acting .
Zino stood a little unsure about what was going on but looking at the situation she roughly guessed what had took place , her eyes glanced at Mia with coldness but yet caution to her this wasn't the first time seeing such things after all being a mald and a cleaner she was opened to the evil and the wicked deed the elite were able to do .
Those in power always have a way to oppressed the weak and that was them the weak minded one's
" Precious no need to cry "
She console a bit bitter seeing someone like precious who was always calm crying pitifully,
her eyes shook firm on not asking for an explanation in other words she deeply believe in the weak person than the person standing right in front of her
" Wow !! "
Mia exclaimed a bit saddened by the looks she was receiving when it was all the pretender fault
to her it wasn't worth explaining after all one can simply believe in lies than the truth
" Let's go "
She said coldly at her partner who awkwardly nodded following her behind who ignore the look of fear and distance from the passerby.....
Moses who stood aside was very surprised after all it was all too dramatic and funny at some angle , he had never portrayed precious as someone who could clearly make a police officer this frustrated . He was even surprised at her will power and bravely
He laughed at such turn of events applauding in his heart she was truly strong hearted to face a police officer without any fear .
🦋. Chapter nineteen 🦋.
( The ledger account )
He moved rather quickly until his pace finally slowed down the moment he step into the parking lot , his eyes scanned through the amount of cars but found it a bit hard to detect God'stime car
" Honk !! "
The loud honk was enough to attract Moses attention who soon realize it was a sign from God'stime who was trying to direct him
He simply glare round the semi quite parking lot taking few steps towards the fancy red car parked at the far end , For some reasons he couldn't help but felt anxious about God'stime sudden appearance but decided not to dwell on it .
Since he would soon understand what's was soon amidst that made him came back to Nigeria so quickly
The slight knock on the thick black glass made Moses felt like a thief and a fool
" What the heck am I doing ? "
He thought not liking the sneaking behavior he was portraying to everyone staring at him suspiciously that made him felt more ashamed of himself
" God'stime !! "
He whispered knocking yet again to receive a push from the impact from the door being opened
" Are you crazy ? "
He murmured heavily at God'stime who simply ignore him glancing forward into the way view mirror
" Get in "
He said impatiently waiting for Moses who hastily climb in slamming the door shut
" What took you so long ? "
He asked angrily noticing it was 9: 31 glancing at Moses who smug his shoulder not being bother by God'stime raging stare
" You ask me to come and I did "
" An hour earlier would be nice "
He grumble under his breath before calming down
" Why are you even back in Nigeria ? I had thought you decided to stay there for at least a year or two so what's with this sudden arriver ? "
He asked confusedly at his words
" Didn't Mr Bill told you what happened ? "
" Told me what ? "
He asked rather confused but still curious
" Mr Steve is dead "
He said placing his shakily hands on his tired face and eyes red from the continues sleepless nights
" What !!! "
He exclaimed startled by the sudden information
" He died two weeks before the press conference was cancelled "
God'stime further add which made Moses more speechless for a while
" Impossible !!! if Steve is really dead then it's supposed to be board casted on the news by now "
He pointed out a fact only to receive a mocking sneer but soon a serious expression from God'stime
" Mr Bill had informed me to stay back in the US and not informed anyone mostly you about it until he have a better solution to the problem "
He continue stretching his head shakily which Moses soon notice
" What solution can they possibly have to solve such a mess not only is Steve is an important figure he also one of the few candidate that was promised to be elected "
He reason before pausing
" Which means that both in and out is going to caused a tour moil"
He paused gazing at the silent God'stime for answers
" Mr Steve was he suffering from any health issues ? "
He asked trying to think back at any health issue he might have missed out over the short period he was assisting the now descend Steve
" No he wasn't "
God'stime replied which made Moses even more confused
" He was physically healthy"
noticing Moses impatient gaze he could only sighed
" he was killed "
He replied calmly gazing at Moses who was startled by his words
" Killed !!! As in murdered ? "
He exclaimed a bit overwhelmed by the news shaking his head
" Impossible ! Steve was a principal man why would anyone kill him ? Maybe you might be mistaken "
" He died right in front of my eyes "
He paused choke by his words and his eyes reflect the awful scene which tremble him slightly
" In all my life as a lawyer I have never witness such a scene "
He continue his lips tremble just from speaking Moses tensed just listening to him and for some reason felt fear from his words
" But that's not the reason am here "
He said firmly taking out a yellow folder from a black bag that Moses didn't take notice of
" What's this ? "
Moses found himself asking the moment it was handed over to him
" Why don't you go through those files first and then I will answer your question "
He said coolly while taking out a cigarette from a box placing it on his lips .
" What are you doing ? "
Moses asked a bit surprised at this watching him in horror as he lit up the cigarette with a lighter
" Are you crazy ? "
Moses exclaimed grabbing it from his lips
" What do you think you are doing ? have you forgotten about your health issues , do you really want to kill your self ? "
Moses yelled angrily using his finger to pressed down the spark only to receive laughter which angered Moses the more glaring at God'stime only to discover tears in his eyes
" You crying? "
He asked still surprised at what he was witnessing
" Maybe we are finally getting punishment for our sins "
He murmured lightly gazing at the distance not uttering more
" Am not going to understand anything that comes out from that mouth of your's if you don't explain to me details "
He reason with a tired sigh to listen to God'stime even breathing
" Has he fallen asleep ? "
He thought bitterly leaving him in suspense but yet relief at the same time, it was strange seeing God'stime so weak minded since he was always the cool and rational kind of guy
" God'stime !! "
He whispered tapping his shoulder to receive silence and the sudden stich of alcohol which made him itch his nose
" No wonder he was uttering nonsense "
He thought shaking his shoulder yet again
" Seems to be really asleep "
He assured himself listening to his soft soar which made Moses frown his brown tighten as he gazed back at the folder at hand with great interest studying each sides