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Episode 9 Title: The Surprise Twist.
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Adebiyi and
agent Tomi from BIA agency arrived at Benin with the jet and they boarded a
taxi. He gave the address to the driver and they went to the residence of the
Engineer. They met a crowd inside the compound and he asked one of the men for
the wife when he couldn’t see the gateman. Tomi introduced himself to the
younger brother of the deceased. They asked after the wife.
“We can’t
find her.” He said. “Dickson had an accident close to the house and he was
rushed to a hospital but he didn’t make it. A mechanic called to the scene
explained the brake was removed.”
“She is
likely to be the cause of it.”
“That’s
true. She took some of her belongings. We don’t know where she has gone to and
I noticed most of his lands and house documents are missing.”
“She must
have taken them to sell later.” Adebiyi said. “We have to find her before she
runs away. There is still time to catch up with her. I need a picture of her.
You and some relatives should go to the airport while I and agent Tomi will
take the taxi and go to the nearest transportation lines to check.”
“Ok.” He
alerted some of his relatives for them to leave.
“If you find
her, make sure you take her to the nearest police station and call me.” He gave
him his number and collected his own.
“I will.”
The cabman
drove Adebiyi and Tomi to three transportation centers and she wasn’t seen.
They showed her photo to everyone around and none of them saw her.
“What if she
lodged in a hotel to hide?” Tomi asked.
“I really don’t
know where she has gone to but I am sure she is on the run. I believe Tiwa and Genevieve
coming here to see her husband made her jumpy and she put everything into her hands
instead of her to wait for the exact time to go after her husband.”
“They made a
mistake.”
“I agree.”
They got to
the fourth center and approached a female receptionist. Adebiyi showed her the
picture and she recognized her.
“She was
here few minutes ago. The bus she entered has gone.”
“For how
long?” he asked eagerly.
She thought
for few seconds and answered. “Let me say two minutes ago.”
“Do you know the side she is sitting in the bus?”
“The front
seat.”
“Please we
need the direction of where the bus must have taken.”
She told
them and they thanked her.
Adebiyi gave
the driver more money for him to increase his speed, which he did. As he drove,
he overtook some buses. They peeped at the front to check if she was there. It was when they got to the third bus they noticed her. The driver pressed his
horn to distract the bus driver. He brought out his hand and waived him. The bus
stopped.
Adebiyi and
Tomi came out and opened the front door.
“Come out!”
Tomi yelled.
Some of the
passengers murmured and others asked what the problem was. They explained and
she was taken away.
Few minutes
later, Adebiyi called Tiwa and narrated what happened.
“It’s good
news that she has been caught.” she said. “You have to bring her down to
Abuja.”
“I know. We
went to make a report about it at a police station.”
“Okay.”
“Not yet.”
she replied. “I have been waiting for a call from the kidnapper to tell Mr.
Hector how he was going to present himself as the ransom. He is worried and the
wife has been calling. Genevieve and the daughter are on their way home to meet
the wife and explain things.”
“So where
are you now?”
“I had to
drive Mr. Hector to a prison facility to see someone that can help us with the
investigation.”
Adebiyi
glanced at his wristwatch. “It’s 6:15pm already. Will they allow him see the
prisoner by this time?”
“That is why
I followed him. Any information from the hacker?”
“Not yet but
he promised to call me today or tomorrow.”
“When he
calls you please let me know.”
“I will. I
should be on my way back to Abj. I will take the Engr.’s wife to meet the
inspector before going home.”
“Thank you.”
“I don’t
think I will see you when I get home.”
“I do not
think so. I believe I will come home late.”
“Okay babe.”
******
“Oh my God!”
Renee said to Genevieve after she was told. She was crying. “Why is this
happening?"
“I am a
mother and I understand how you are feeling but I want to assure you that
nothing bad will happen to your son. We are going to do everything we can to
locate him.”
“What if
Michael can’t help. What if it is not Ndidi that kidnapped my son?”
“Your
husband is certain it is her. She swore she was going to separate him and the woman he would fall in love with and that is exactly what she wants.” She
motioned to meet her and wiped her tears. “Don’t worry, don’t panic. Remember
you are pregnant.”
“That is why
I am trying so hard to be strong.” She glimpsed at the dining table side to
watch her daughter eating dinner. She glanced back at Genevieve. “She doesn’t
even know her brother is in trouble. She is still a little girl.”
“I know.”
“I should be
with Hector. Maybe I should talk to Michael myself.”
“Your
husband will do that. Just be strong for him.”
“Are you
sure my son won’t be hurt?”
“No. It’s
your husband life’s she wants and she will never get it."
"Amen."
"Amen."
******
Joseph had
received a call from Genevieve about the death of Dickson. He was in the
bedroom with Lucky. After the call ended, he told Lucky about it.
“This is
unbelievable.” She said.
“She said
Sebastian has to be careful. He shouldn’t go out. I hope he is still in the
dinning.”
"Yes. He's eating.”
“Can you do
me a favor by letting him know about it?”
“Of course.”
Lucky came down from the bed, wore her slippers and left the room.
Joseph knew why he asked her to inform his brother instead of himself. He had his plan and if she knew about it, she would stop him. His brother’s life was in great danger and he had to do something otherwise his mind won’t be at rest. Lucky who had gone to meet Sebastian found him walking towards the door with his car key in his hands. She told him to stop and listen to her but he bluffed her off. She raced to the window and called the gateman. He ran to the window side.
Joseph knew why he asked her to inform his brother instead of himself. He had his plan and if she knew about it, she would stop him. His brother’s life was in great danger and he had to do something otherwise his mind won’t be at rest. Lucky who had gone to meet Sebastian found him walking towards the door with his car key in his hands. She told him to stop and listen to her but he bluffed her off. She raced to the window and called the gateman. He ran to the window side.
“Don’t open
the gate!” She ordered him.
"This is not
your house!” Sebastian told her.
“Then you
have to listen to me! The contractor is no longer waiting for the exact date.
Anything can happen. Who wants you dead maybe planning to eliminate you today!”
“And you
expect me to believe that?”
Lucky looked
at the gateman. “Don’t you dare open the gate.” She gazed at Sebastian. “Wait
for me!” She ran back to the room, opened the door and sighted Joseph in the
bathroom. He was holding a small sharp knife close his face and was about
cutting himself.
“What do you
think you are doing?”
The knife
dropped from his hand. "What are you doing here?” He
asked surprised.
She walked
closer to him. “You have to answer my question first. Do you want to give
yourself a scar?”
He picked
the knife up. “Yes. I want to give myself a scar like the one on Sebastian’s face."
“Why?”
“To confuse
the contractor or the enemy that wants my brother dead. This will not be the
first time I will act like my brother. I have done it before and I will do it
again.”
Her jaw
fell. “You are not thinking straight. How can you think like that when you have
a child, you have your mother and me? What if something bad happens to you?”
“I don’t
think anything will happen if they see both of us together. They will not know
who Sebastian is among us.”
“And they
would surely guess just to carry out their plan. How do we even know if it’s a
gun, knife or poison they want to use? Remember it was written in the paper
that he would be killed by a set up. They will surely lure him into a place and
eliminate him. The only way we can help him is stop him from making a big
mistake instead of you trying to complicate things. Please don’t do it.”
He frowned
and grumbled.
Lucky took
the knife from him and touched his face. “I know Sebastian did a lot for you in
the past, do the right thing and help him now.”
“He was
ready to die in my place.”
“I know and
you have always been over protective of him. He knows that too.”
There was a
sudden depressed look on his face. “I don’t know what I will do if I lose him.”
“You will
not.” Her face changed.
“What?”
Joseph asked her.
“Sebastian!
I hope he has not gone out!”
They ran to
the living room and met him watching TV. Lucky
inhaled and relaxed herself in one of the sofas.
“Who is
chasing both of you?” Sebastian asked them.
“I thought
you went out!” She uttered.
“You said I
should wait for you and I did.”
She touched
her chest. “Thank God.”
Joseph
rested his hands on his waist. “I wonder what made you wait.”
Sebastian
smiled and asked him. “Is it true about what Lucky told me?”
“Yes.” He
said and sat beside him. “By the way, where were you going to this evening?”
“I received
a text from one of the clubs I go to before. Its’ been a while I
went there alone. Today is a special night and there will be strippers to rock
the men’s laps tonight.” He said cheerfully.
“God have
mercy!” Lucky exclaimed and stared at him with an expression he could not
understand.
“What?”
“Sometimes I
wonder how your brain works.” Joseph said in an annoyed tone.
“What have I
done? Can’t a single man have fun again?”
“You want to
use your hands and kill yourself. Can I have your phone and read the message?”
“Sure.” he
grabbed his phone and handed it over to him. “You can join me if you like. Two
or three is not a crowd.” He said and winked at Lucky. All she did was shook
her head. She believed whatever can change Sebastian was prayers.
Joseph
hissed and read the text. “Can’t you see it’s from a number you don’t know.”
“So? I have
received messages like that from different clubs before. There’s nothing there.”
“Today’s own
is suspicious.”
“There is
nothing suspicious about it.” He collected his phone. “I will prove you wrong.
I will call the number to confirm.”
“Go ahead.”
Sebastian
dialed the number and the jolly appearance on his face altered. “It’s not available.”
“You see!”
Joseph spat out angrily.
“God saved
you.” Lucky told him.
“I am
beginning to get scared.” Sebastian said quietly.
“You better
be.” Joseph said. “This particular club, is there anyone special you have taken
there?”
“I don’t
have anyone special except my family and that’s a no to your question.”
“You said
it’s been a while you went there alone, who did you take there when you went with
someone.”
He thought
and said. “I can’t really remember… but I use to take Kate there.”
“That’s over
five years ago.” Lucky said. “Don’t bring Kate into this because you broke her
heart. I assure you, she’s not the one that wants to kill you.”
“How are you
so sure?”
“She might
be annoying and self-centered but she is not a killer.”
“Call her
and tell her you want both of you to be friends again.” Joseph told her.
“That won’t
help Sebastian’s case.”
“But you can
find out where she is right now.”
She sighed
and agreed. She went back to her room to get her phone. She came back to the
sitting room and called Kate.
Kate had no
idea that the contractor had mailed her husband in the afternoon to carry out
his plan today.
“Hello
Lucky! She said in an excited tone. “It’s so good to hear from you!'
“No problem.
How is your son?” Her voice was calm.
“He’s doing
well. It seems you are in a quiet place.”
“Yes. I am
alone in the house reading a book.”
“Ashley is
not at home with you?”
Kate sighed.
“He is not at home. He left in a hurry. I think he is going to a club.”
“A club?”
Sebastian
and Joseph looked at each other.
“Yes.” Kate
said. “We should hang out. I really miss you.”
“I miss you
too. I will call you tomorrow to plan that.”
“Okay.”
Lucky cut
the call and stared at Joseph. “I do not think that is a coincidence. I cannot remember
Ashley being a club guy.”
Joseph
stood. “I have to call agent Tiwa and inform her. She and her team need a
warrant to check his house.”
“Please do
that.” Sebastian said. “I am too young and handsome to die now.”
He glared at
him before walking away.
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Michael was
shocked when one of the prison guards told him he had a visitor named Hector.
He appeared thin and he had grown some beard that covered half his face. They
met in a small room. Tiwa didn’t go inside. She remained outside and received
Joseph’s call.
“I can’t
believe you came to see me.” Michael said as they sat down opposite each other.
“I know I
have been selfish. I am sorry.”
“It seems
you came here for a reason.”
Hector
looked at him uncertainly. “Do you know why I came here?”
“No. What do
you want?”
“I need to know the location of where Ndidi might be staying or be hiding.”
“Ndidi?” he
asked surprised. “What’s going on?”
He told him
about the threat to his life and the kidnap.
“I don’t
care if she wants to kill you but the kidnap of your son bothers me.”
“Please, I
am begging you. I need your help.”
“Renee
really changed you. I am aware you have two children now.” he cleared his
throat. “Ndidi came to see me some months ago and asked after you. I told her
you had a family and you were happy. I didn’t know she had a hidden agenda.”
“How did you
know about my kids?”
“You don’t
care about me but Hillary still comes here to check up on me. I am her
brother.”
“And you are
my brother too.”
“That is
because you want something from me.”
Hector
shrugged. “I admit it to be quite true but whether I like it or not, you are my
blood. I will do everything I can to make sure you out come from this place very
soon.”
“There’s no
day I don’t regret what I did to Renee’s mother. Revenge does not pay or change
anything, it only makes you worse.” He heaved a sigh. “Ndidi’s grandmother has a
building here in Abuja. It’s not completed. It should be where she might be
keeping your son if she’s really the one that took him.” He gave him the
address.
“Thank you.
I’m grateful.” He rose up.
“Don’t be
until you get your son back.” he extended his hand and they shook hands.
“I will
check up on you after everything is over.”
“It will
make me happy.” He was walking away when Michael called his name. “Hector.”
He turned
back. “Yes?”
“I never
wanted to put Renee in danger. I really liked her, a lot, but she loved you so
much. I am happy she is happy with you. Continue to take care of her.”
He smiled
widely. “I will.” Hector left and went to meet Tiwa outside. She had called the
inspector of police to write a warrant and send some of his officers to invade
Kate’s house and search his house for a laptop or the list with the target's name.
Hector told
Tiwa about the address. She called the inspector to send a team down to the address while she
and Hector would drive there. She also told Genevieve about it and asked her to
join the officers at Kate’s house. Before Genevieve left Renee and her child, she
promised her she would call immediately her son is found. Renee started to
pray.
Tiwa had
brought out her pistol as they got close to the scene. Hector parked his car
three houses away from the uncompleted building. The place was quite dark but
they noticed a faint light coming out from inside. The area was quiet.
“Don’t you
think we should wait for backup?” Hector asked Tiwa as she stepped towards the
building.
“Just wait
here.”
“I have to
assist you.”
“It is
wrong. Just stay back here and wait for your son.”
“Be careful.”
She nodded
and tiptoed to the house. She moved around the place gently and peeped through
the window. She could hear a female voice arguing over the phone.
“I don’t want
to call him myself. If I do that he would know I am the one after him.”
Tiwa tried to stay mute to listen attentively. The voice continued. “I can’t stay in this place tonight. Call my target and tell him to surrender himself by 12 midnight. Tell him where he should go to and I will release the son.”
Tiwa tried to stay mute to listen attentively. The voice continued. “I can’t stay in this place tonight. Call my target and tell him to surrender himself by 12 midnight. Tell him where he should go to and I will release the son.”
Tiwa didn’t bother
to listen anymore. She entered through another door and brought out her phone
for light to see. Her phone made a sound for a message alert. She quickly
turned it off.
“Who is
there?” the female voice asked.
Tiwa could
hear footsteps coming her way. She turned to her left and stayed quiet. A woman
came forward to check if there was an intruder. She was holding a knife.
Tiwa pointed
her gun to her. “I will shoot if you make another move.” Ndidi halted. “Raise
your hands!”
She
responded and Tiwa pushed her to where the boy was. He was sitting and looking
scared.
“Sweetie.” Tiwa
said to him and smiled. “I am a friend to your parents. I want you to go outside and run to the right side of the house. Your father is waiting for you.”
“My dad?” he
asked surprised.
“Yes. Go
now!”
He ran and
went outside.
“Tiwa dipped
her hand inside her back pocket and took out handcuff. “You are under arrest for kidnap and attempted murder.”
Hector ran
towards his son and carried him up.
He was shedding tears of joy. He called Renee instantly to tell her the good news. All she did was fall on her knees and sang songs of praises.
He was shedding tears of joy. He called Renee instantly to tell her the good news. All she did was fall on her knees and sang songs of praises.
*******
Ashley who couldn’t
see Sebastian in the club. He went back home. He thought something had happened to
his wife when he saw people around his house and he drove inside. Genevieve had searched his room and found the
jotter, the list and his laptop. He was arrested.
Ndidi, Mrs. Dickson and Ashley had no idea what the contractor looked like. It was still the same old
story.
*******
Quincy
opened the door for Genevieve and noticed how exhausted she was. He hugged her
gently. “I am proud of you. Gold called to tell me the news.”
She entered
into the house. “Thanks but it is not over yet.”
“At least
you have caught all of them except the contractor himself.”
It occurred to
her she and Tiwa never contacted the target who would die by a gun. She called
him. “Mr. Henderson!”
“Hello detective.”
“I hope you
are okay?”
“Yes.”
“Please I want
you to be very careful. Do not let your brothers inside your house because we
don’t know which of them wants you dead.”
“My
immediate younger brother is coming tonight.”
“Don’t let
him in! I will send two officers to your place this night. If they come before
him, let him inside, the officers would search him. I and my partner will see
you tomorrow.”
“Okay.
Thanks very much.”
“You’re
welcome.”
Genevieve
made a call to the inspector and he sent three officers. She dropped her phone
and was able to ask after Freddie when she saw an elderly woman coming towards
her.
“Mother!”
She hopped on her feet and hugged her.
“How are you
Genny?”
“I’m fine.”
She looked at Quincy. “Why didn’t you tell me she was coming today?”
“I wanted to
surprise you and both of us have been busy these days. Freddie needs her
company.”
Genevieve
was excited and embraced her mom again. “I’m happy you came.”
“Me too. you
should go and shower. I cooked.”
She clapped
her hands, pecked Quincy and left to the bedroom.
******
Adebiyi
carried Tiwa into the bathroom to help her scrub her back and bath her.
“You always
pamper me.” she said.
“That’s because
you deserve it. The hacker called me this evening.”
“What did he
say?”
“He has a software
that it is able to detect the location of the contractor whenever he is online.”
“That’s very
good!”
“Well, he
has not been online.”
“Ndidi spoke
to him through her phone but when I checked it, it was a private number.”
“Whenever he
is online and able to detect where he is, he would surely let me know.”
“Okay.”
*******
At 9:30pm,
as Genevieve and Quincy were about to go and sleep, they heard a knock on their
door.
“Who could
that be?” Genevieve asked.
“I don’t know.”
Quincy said and went towards his entrance door. “Who is that?”
“It’s Akin.”
He opened
the door and allowed him in.
“I am sorry for
disturbing you by this time but I had to come here and show it to both of you.”
“What is it?”
Tiwa asked and stood.
“I was able
to get into the mail of the contractor for few minutes and I saw the full list.
I was able to print it out before it shut down.”
“Who is
going to die by a bomb?”
“That’s why I
came here to show you.”
“But you
should have called me instead of stressing yourself.” Quincy said.
“I had to
come here sir.” Akin said. “I don’t know the person personally but the name sounds
familiar.” he brought out the list and gave it to him. They glanced at the name and
froze in shock.
******
A loud knock
on the gate woke Tiwa and Adebiyi up. They were confused at who was knocking on
their gate at the late hour of the night. Two of them went downstairs. Adebiyi opened
the door to go check outside. He was dazed to hear Quincy’s voice. He allowed
him inside and saw Genevieve with him.
“I hope all is
well?” He asked them.
“We need to
talk.” Quincy said.
Adebiyi led
them inside his home and Tiwa widened her eyes when she saw them.
Genevieve
told them what Akin was able to do.
You should
have called us on the phone.” Tiwa said.
“It’s not
what should be discussed on the phone.“ Genevieve brought out the list for them
to look at the last number.
8.
The
guiltless one Adebiyi Gold to die by a
bomb (tomorrow )
*******
To be
continued…
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ReplyDeletewow..Carina you never seize to amaze me with the way you put your stories together. .this is very interesting, amazing,and unpredictable. ..keep soaring high my dear..
ReplyDeleteThanks dearie
DeleteSo you follow me dey keep vigil. 😂😂
ReplyDeleteLol. Continue o!
DeleteAyakata.... This one na Gobe
ReplyDeleteBomb ! Eureka Tiwa's ex boyfriend is the contractor.! Right ?
Mehnnn... Carina u r da Bomb. Wao. Tnx 4 d link to Eternal Love
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome hun.
DeleteOh my God..adebiyi Gold jezz,save his life ooh,he has really change don't let his past come after him.carina you keep on surprising us, Nice one bae.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!!
DeleteI knew it will get to this!
ReplyDeleteThat contractor is an insider that knows all their past.
The next person will be Tiwa's father and by then they will not only wait for contractor to be online but will go offline too to search for him.
The detectives should look very close, they will have a lead....
Cos that contractor is an insider.
This so thrilled and full of suspense!
I love u Carina!
See you in next episode and please increase the speed, I was so tired of waiting for you on Sunday.
Smiles...
I love you too Lucy!
DeleteLove nwantinti.
I will try o! No vex.
Whoa, I never expected this twist, well done Carina
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteWow! hmmmm And I say again that Dotun is a suspect.
ReplyDeleteI am watching you in 3D.
DeleteAhnahn Carina, I've been refreshing your page since yesterday.
ReplyDeletePlease post the next episode biko...
Thanks our ever amazing CKJ.
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