Chapter 2

     Felix groaned and tried to sit up, but was immediately pushed back down by Anita. "Lie still, dad," she said firmly. "You took a pretty hard hit to the head." Anita said, 

"What happened?" Felix asked, his voice slurred.

"You got hit by a car, remember?" Alexander said, “we found you lying In the street” he said, 

Felix frowned, trying to remember to say In case police Interrupt them on the way. "Oh, yeah. I was trying to cross the road..."

“Yeah, that sounds better, just tell the police exactly what I said If need be” Alexander explained, 

"Don't worry about it now," Alfredo said, turning around to face him. "The ambulance will take you to the hospital and we'll get you all fixed up." he said, 

Felix nodded, feeling a sense of relief. He didn't know what he would do without his daughter. She had been there for him through thick and thin,

“No, he was knocked down by a hit and run car, okay” Alexander said, 

“Got It, Alexander” Felix said, 

But fortunately, there was no police check point, everywhere was cleared, and a few minutes later, the ambulance pulled up to the hospital and the paramedics rushed Felix inside. His friends followed closely behind, determined to stay with him until he was back on his feet.

Felix lay in a hospital bed, recovering from the injuries he had sustained during a Internal fight,  

The room was sterile and cold, the antiseptic smell filling the air. His daughter, Anita, sat by his side, holding his hand tightly.The doctor entered the room, clipboard in hand. "Mr. Felix, you're a lucky man. The doctor said, 

The bullet narrowly missed any vital organs, and we were able to remove it successfully. You'll need to take it easy for a few days, but you should make a full recovery." he explained, 

Felix nodded, relief spreading through his tired body. "Thank you, doctor. I just want to go home and forget about all of this." Felix said, 

The doctor smiled kindly. "I understand, the doctor, We'll get you discharged as soon as possible. Just make sure to follow all the post-operative instructions, and you should be fine." he explained, 

As the doctor left the room, Felix's friends, Alexander and Alfredo, walked in. Alexander has a big cartel, while Alfredo owned a notorious brothel in the city, and Felix was a distributor before he went to jail, They had been with Felix throughout his hospital stay, ensuring his safety and offering their support.

Alfredo clapped Felix on the back, his jovial voice breaking the silence. "Well, amigo, it seems you've cheated death once again. You must have a guardian angel watching over you."

Felix chuckled weakly. "I suppose I do, Alfredo. But I can't keep relying on luck. It's time to make some changes."

Alexander nodded in agreement. "I've been saying the same thing, Felix. This city is becoming more dangerous by the day. We need to find a safe place for you and Anita."

Felix looked at his daughter, her eyes wide with fear. "I won't let anything happen to you, Anita. We'll find a way to keep you safe."

The three men put their heads together, hatching a plan. They decided that Felix and Anita would need to leave the city and lay low for a while. They arranged for a helicopter to pick them up from a secure location and take them directly to Felix's house in the countryside.

As the helicopter landed in a secluded area, Felix and Anita climbed on board, accompanied by Alexander and Alfredo. The noise of the blades drowned out their conversation, but the relief on their faces said it all they were finally escaping the chaos of the city.

Once they arrived at Felix's house, the tension began to fade away. The tranquil surroundings offered a much needed respite from the danger that had consumed their lives. Felix's daughter walks around the spacious yard, her presence filling the air.

Alexander smiled at the scene before him. "It's good to see you both finally safe, Felix. You deserve some peace and quiet." Alexander said, 

Felix nodded, gratitude filling his heart. "Thank you, my friend. I couldn't have done it without the two of you." Felix said, 

Alfredo shrugged. "We're like family, Felix. We look out for each other."

A few weeks later, Felix and Anita settled into their new life away from the city. Felix began to focus on building a peaceful existence for his daughter, away from the violence and corruption that had plagued their lives.

He knew that he owed a debt of gratitude to Alexander and Alfredo, and he would do whatever it took to repay them. But for now, he would cherish the quiet moments spent with his daughter, grateful for their second chance at life.

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Anita was  at the back of the house sat on the swing dangling, and she was thinking of her father's problems,  and the men that are at a logger heads because of her, 

A few hours later, her father Felix came to meet her and said, “my precious daughter, be wise In these situations, and let your brain be working 24/7, don't trust anybody, they might be nice to you, and they might be pretending, only Almighty knows, but be careful” Felix said to his daughter, 

“Alright dad, I understand” Anita said, 

“A few minutes later, Alfredo came out from the house, “Felix, come, let's go, I got a hint just now” Alfredo said, 

 Felix raised his eyebrows, “I don't think I can go with you, I came out from prison weeks ago, and I received a gunshots today” Felix said, 

“My man, .com'on, we are In It together, you don't know maybe this dealmwill pay off all your debt, and besides,we needs you” Alfredo said, 

“For how long have you been planning these?“ Felix asked, 

“There's no time for discussion, I got the hints just now,come with me, I need to safe my packages, I was told that road Is rough, narcotics police are everywhere” Alfredo explained, and he held Felix hands, and two of them walked down to where he parked his Hilux truck, and Alfredo and Felix entered Into the truck while waiting for Alexander, 

A few minutes later, Alexander çame out of the house and he said, “Anita, don't behave stupid, stay calm In the house, and please, don't mess things up, okay” Alexander said, 

Anita was just watching him, she didn't reply, 

Alexander walked down to meet Felix and Alfredo Inside the truck, and they set out on their journey, 

  Felix Guilford leaned back and closed his eyes, feeling the car moving steadily on the road. 

He fell Into deep thought, I have just regained my freedom from prison after serving five long years, I was captured yesterday, and today gunshots, 

 He knew he had a lot of debts to settle and relationships to mend, but he also knew he needed to rest and take a break from the harsh realities of the world.

"Are you okay, Mr, Guilford?" Alexander asked, glancing at him through the rearview mirror.

"I'm fine, thank you," Felix replied, opening his eyes. "Just tired."

"I can imagine," Alexander said with a sympathetic smile. "But don't worry, we'll get you home safe and sound after this trip"he said, 

Felix nodded and looked out the window, watching the city skyline go by. He had always loved this view, but now it looked different to him, smaller and less intimidating. 

He has fear In his mind because of his daughter, Anita, would she still be safe, and I still love my daughter and care about her after all these years. she had missed so many of her milestones, so many birthdays and holidays. He had sent her letters and gifts, but he knew it wasn't enough.