CHAPTER 5

It was around eight when Raymond dropped Joshua home. He locked the door upon entering and helped himself to a bowel of noodles being the bachelor he was before settling on the couch and switching on the television. Tuning to the news channel the news of Dominic taking out seven men all at once and the date of his trial were making the headlines and he could only but smile within knowing fully well that it was all his doing. The head of police then gave a statement in regards to how Dominic still was not giving away the identity of the notorious masterjay who some refered to as the master of the guns because of his illegal weaponry operations. 

"We do not have the identity of the mystery man yet but we are still pushing, if Dominic had a rivalry with Darian brutal enough to assassinate him then he has to know who masterjay is. He will crack soon." 

"You bet!" Joshua mumbled switching off the television and treading to his study where he spent most of his nights. Taking to his seat he roamed past the pile of papers on his desk then went on to switch on his laptop looking for recent updates. The internet still had the news of the assassination of the former minister of finance and it was quite unfortunate they still did not know who had done it. The police had indeed a whole lot of cases to tend to and he could only but smile at the confusion he was causing amongst them and he would bet his life on anybody claiming that the police would someday solve that mystery because he only but did clean jobs, so yes he had carried out that assassination, he had killed the former minister of finance he was assasin number one, and killing, it was his job.

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Julia was woken up by a disturbingly loud knock to her door. It was still night time she was sure of it but who was the person rudely banging on her door. Looking out for her walking stick she straightened it and stealthily walked out praying it was not danger itself calling out to her

"Who is it?" she asked but got no responce 

"Hello?Who is knocking?" she asked again and it was then that she heard familiar sobs. Quickly unlocking and opening the door a crying Mandy fell into her arms her sobs becoming louder.

"Mandy...are you okay why are you crying?" she asked but got no responce only cries. Locking the door after her she helped Mandy to the couch where she hugged her again as she cried all her pain away.

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"I can feel your presence Mandy. Breakfast is ready join me." said Julia to Amanda who had been standing a distance away watching her feel her way around the kitchen. She then served the breakfast before taking the seat opposite to a curious Amanda

"How do you always do this?How do you know what to place and where to place it?"

"Well, i know my house very well. I may be blind but that makes my other senses sharper. I have a sharp memory too." she said sipping her tea

"Are you not going to ask me what happened?" asked Mandy after a moment of silence 

"I wanted you to talk about it when you are ready.Are you?"

"Well i had a fight with Steven last night. He came home pretty late and his clothes smudged with traits of lipstick. I asked him about it but he denied everything we then argued and everything got out of control so..."

"Did he hit you?"

"Huh?"

"I said did he hit you and dont lie to me Amanda."

"No...no he didnt i mean he..." she stuttered failing to mould the lie then burst into tears. Julia walked over to her and hugged here warmly.

"Its okay its over now okay?You are here with me now and you will not go back to that pig."

"Can i stay?I dont..."

"Its okay you dont even have to ask. After work we go collect your belongings is that fine?"

"Thanks Julia. I dont know what i would have done or have gone..."

"Its okay no need to thank me you know i got you. Are you sure you are good to go i can report you sick."

"No its fine i need the destruction. I will be fine dont you worry..."

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"Can i use your stapler? I cant find mine." said Raymond entering Helen's room. 

"Let me call you back, Ray is here." she cut the call then opened her bedside drawer taking out a red stapler 

"That was Grace." she said managing to wipe the smile off Raymond's face

"Oh."

"Oh?Is that all you are going to say?She is your future wife Ray."

"I will bring this back later." said Raymond leaving the room

"The sooner you embrace that girl the better. She is nice you know." that did not stop Raymond from walking away. Helen had managed to poison his mood that happy morning but it was indeed the truth he kept pushing to the side. Grace was coming back in a month and Joshua was not making matters easy for him either. He had blatantly refused to be part of the plan and truth was he knew Joshua would refuse, he was never the marriage type but he still chose to take the risk now see where it had landed him. If he wanted to have Julia all to himself he had to come up with another plan, a solid one or better still try luring Joshua in one more time, and he was so going to need pure luck on that one.

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The two women got out of the cab and walked into the quiet house Amanda leading the way

"Its okay he wont do anything to you." she assured her and they continued their way and eventually entered the house

"I dont think he is around. I will pack up quickly and we leave." she said hurrying into the bedroom leaving Julia seated by the couch. She emerged few minutes later with a medium sized suitcase a handbag and travelling bag. Carrying it all towards Julia the door burst open and Steve walked in, his intimidating aura filling the room

"What is going on here?" he asked making Amanda tense out

"Uhm...Mandy wants some space so she is leaving."

"I wasnt talking to you, Amanda i said what is going on here?"

"Well...uhm..."

"Speak out!" he shouted scaring both women, "You are not planning on leaving me are you?"

"I am tired Steven. I am tired i....i cant anymore so please, i dont want this anymore."

"Are you breaking up with me?Amanda last night was a mistake i didnt mean to hit you i just..." Amanda immediately pushed him away when he tried to get too close. Julia stood up and stretched out her hand to help carry her luggage but Steven shoved her away

"I need to go excuse me." said Mandy but the man turned and shifted his focus to blind Julia

"So you have been the one influencing her to leave me huh? It was you right?" Amanda quickly circled her way around him walked over to Julia, handing her travelling bag

"Goodbye Steven." she said turning to leave but the man ruthlessly grabbed Julia's hand yet as he attempted to do more her stick found its way up his thighs hitting him where the sun doesn't shine. His groans filled the room while taking to the floor his gaze never leaving shell-shocked Amanda

"You dont mess with me Steven." she said then pulled reluctant Amanda along. The two girls walked out feeling high and proud yet leaving Steven feeling furious. What could be more embarrassing than being taken down by a girl, let alone a blind girl and he most definitely was not going to let her getaway with it. Never.