A Night With Richard

The cell phone had rung for seven consecutive times with no response. The inspector General of Police had become tired of answering calls from both familiar and strange voices pressurizing him to do something about the recent murdering of the top five politicians whose demises had brought goose pimples to the masses who now demanded for immediate reaction. The IGP was pacing up and down in his office as the land phone that rested on a brown mahogany table buzzed off.               “Sir, the situation seems to be getting out of hand,” officer Kelvin  who just entered said in panic.                   “The news has gotten to all the nooks and crannies of the country and more atrocities are still committed under the broad day light. The citizens now live with their hearts in their palms,” he added in panic.             “That’s why I need all hands

Being here has never been a mistake, Richard.” Sarah squirmed as his hand went deeper into her throat and his blue eye balls moved threatingly in hers.                  “Hell no! It has not and will never be.” Richard snarled back as he tightened his grip under her throat. “Not when am willing to make the remaining few hours of your existence long but painful. Your kind only look their best when they’re in their graves. I fear the phrase ‘life well spent’ isn’t meant for your kind. Every cop has one or two things separating them from morality, so, Lucifer won’t be disappointed meeting you above,” he barked, looking at the two red eyes that poked out in pains. This was the first time Richard was wordy.                “I intend forcing you and your men to hell before you get rid of me asshole,” Sarah’s voice could be heard in-between choking and squirming.        &n

                        “From one of our trusted allies, I won’t be surprised if the police closes in on us now,” Jack said as he took a glass of wine from Richard who looked unbothered by what he had just said and pokily filled every cup on the large brown wooden table like a professional waiter in a royal home.                                        “That leaves us with one choice,” he finally said as he sipped his wine leisurely.Jack raised his eyebrows slightly in enthusiasm as he asked,                       “And what is that, bro?”                                            “Use the detective as a bait to lure othe

Sarah's feet was stuck in shingle. The thought of seeing Richard's beastly face made a stream of hot blood spurt into Sarah's throat. She wasn't going to let Frank down. She was going to try something besides waiting for her own death. But she was drained of the littlest strength and could only mutter softly under her breath,                  "someone...help!" But no help was coming. Even the birds that hovered around the tall coconut trees that beautified the ocean, seemed to be enjoying her predicament and twittered merrily in what sounded to Sarah like, 'why did you join the police force?' She laughed bitterly at her poor self.   After a long while, she silently said a prayer and decided it was time she relied on her strength else she dies away. She tried to lift her legs but almost fell immediately. Her legs were too weak to support her weight. She bit hard on her lips as if her survival depended on ho

         "You can at least tell me where you're taking me to," Sarah's voice was cracky. Richard shut the car door, turned on the ignition and zoomed across the lonely and deserted old building.After what seemed like a century, he lazily replied,          "The brotherhood suggested that you come with me. You'll need to make use of your acting skill once again. You're job here is to convince any suspicious eyes that we're a couple. They believe it'll help divert the attention of some zealous minds who may want to report me to the authority for the bounty and make them focus on their poor lives instead,"his face remained expressionless as he pulled on the gear.         "This idea was never mine but you'll need to impress me, young lady. Hence, I suppose you know the actions every decent housewife take? You can put up some," he said.