My dad was pissed off. "Dad, what next?" He looked at me but didn't say anything. "At least we now know the person," Mom said. "I will have to confront him" "But, dad, he might deny it. There is no evidence" "Have you forgotten that we have cameras around? It has been recorded" "That's true" "Honey, I suggest that you take the video along with you when next you will attend the panthers pack meeting and show them what has been happening. Because from the look of things, Ralph is the only one that is dreadful for now" "Trust me dad, I am sure he will be surprised when he sees the video too" My dad didn't say anything. He was trying to weigh the suggestions so as to avoid mistakes. "I will talk to him first before I take any drastic action" The next morning, dad waited for Ralph to drive past the house so he could stop him. Fortunately it happened exactly the way we wanted. "Derek, why did you stop me? I am late for work" "Ralph, I have been quiet enough with you.
"Dad, from what I observed, it could be a car that is being controlled with a remote" " I think you are very correct my daughter" " Honey, so you think? what about a ghost?" "Mom, I don't think ghosts exist" "Valerie, you think so?" "Yes mom, thinking of a ghost is all about imagination" " not really my dear, they are real" "Okay! Can you both stop this arguments about a ghost and let us focus on who the controller was according to Valerie," "So what do you think we should do?" Mom asked. " I have a suggestion. From the little knowledge I have, I think we should track the number that called dad. What do you think?" Dad looked at me with so much surprise. "Now you're talking. Who gave you that idea? I think that is the best thing to do" "Mom, hope you're not jealous?" I teased her. "Why should I be jealous?" "Dad, I don't know why I am suspecting Tracy's father?" "Exactly where my mind went to. But we all saw him going to work" "But the car does not look like his
Mom was inside the room, I was sure she was not in a good mood. I moved to the kitchen to prepare launch. After preparing lunch, I arranged the dining table and went to call my parents but I found only mom. "Mom, wake up. Lunch is ready" I tapped her to wake up. "Oh darling, you cooked?" "Yes mom, the day have been far spent" "Such a darling. So you can now take care of the house without being asked to do so. I am proud of you girl" "Thanks so much. Where is dad?""Is he not in the living room?" "Not at all. I came out from the kitchen, I thought he was with you" "Maybe he stepped out" "Okay, let us go and eat. When he comes back, microwave his food" "Sure mom. I know dad does not like cold food" We moved to the dining table to eat. Mom tasted the food and smiled. I knew she was pleased with my food because I saw it on her face. "You like it?" "Why not? It tastes nice" "Thank you mom, it taste like yours too" "Well, I don't know how my food taste. But trust me, you will
I quickly took Daddy's phone and called Mum but she wasn't picking up, I dialed her line again, this time around it wasn't connecting. Who do I call now? Maybe I need to step out to know what is happening. Was it safe for me to step out? I had two brace up. I quickly wore my slippers and took Daddy's phone along with me as a means of communication since I don't have a phone. Because of security reasons I had to switch off the outside lights so that no one would be able to see me when I step out. I came outside and moved over to where I was hearing the yelling and crying. I noticed that two people just died there. What could have caused the death? I overheard someone came into the house. The person couldn't be identified. I became so terrified. Hope my parents are safe? The best thing was for me to go back home. I carefully retraced my step back to the house immediately I got inside I bolted the door. Few minutes later I had a knock on the door I became scared hope it's not
"People are being murdered in every family. Who could be doing this? Does it mean the person has no sympathy? Dad, is killing one of the criteria to win?" "No my dear, although this is how it has always been" During the news the next day. It was discovered that an unknown person has been responsible for the killing in the streets. The person was said be in black throughout, no part of the body was exposed. He appears in a house, kills anyone he sees and disappears immediately. "Appear and disappears? This is ridiculous" Dad said "Honey, I am beginning to get scared. This killer has vowed to visit every family" "Relax, I am here. He can't do anything" I watched my parents as they were chatting. Now mom can see why I told her to discourage dad. "You know why these are happening? The killer knows the families that are contesting the same position with him, so he trying to cause sorrow to them as a form of distraction" "Honey, this is an unknown killer. Nobody knows the p
VALERIE'S POV"Dad, do you believe the story? How can Tracy be killed? We all know who Ralph is" "That is why I am confused. Could it be a set up?" "Dad, remember they used their daughter to set me up and they didn't succeed. We can't tell which is true" "I felt the disappointment on her face when we were about to go inside. She expected us to rush over to her place to see" my mother said"Of course, we can't try that after what they did to us. How can a family that turned against you suddenly ask for your help? It is very suspicious" Dad said We were pondering over the matter. I thought Ralph and his family were very strong to handle any situation. We all know how desperate he is towards winning the post. "I still ask this question, who is the killer?" Dad asked."Sincerely, the question is a very confusing one. It shows that there is someone more desperate than Ralph" Mom replied. We noticed a car sped past our house. "That could be Ralph," Dad said. "Do we go and find out?"
"How do you expect me to know him, when he is always covered in a dark attire?" "Oh! You have seen him?" "Yes" I began to question. How did he see him? "How did you know he is covered?" "Derek, that is a story for another day" Why did he avoid answering the question? Why can't he share his experience? Are you now thinking about what I said earlier? I can't trust this man. I thought."Derek, how come you and your family have escaped this stranger? Because almost every family in the pack has lost their loved ones?" That question was unexpected. Was he wishing us to experience sorrow? Why does he want to know about it? I hope dad will play smarter than Ralph here. Our secret should not be opened to him. "Ralph, I can't just tell. I think we are just so lucky, besides I am not desperate about the post. Maybe that is why the stranger hasn't come" I observed the way Ralph looked at him. He was not happy and satisfied about the answer. What else does he want to know? This man is pla
VALERIE'S POV Well, we can't tell for now. Everything is so cloudy. We will still find out" I was beginning to understand some things. But we really need to find the killer. We waited to know the next line of action. "Maybe I should visit Ralph and ask him if any journalist visited him" Dad said. "Honey, please call him on the phone instead of going there. There are so many ways to rope people in their dirty games. This could be one of it" I agreed with what mom said. We need to take precautions regardless of the person. Dad picked up his phone and called him. Ralph made it clear that nobody came to his house. He also warned Dad to be careful. "You see what I told you. That journalist is a suspect" I said. "I think we all need to be vigilant tonight. I sense a lot of danger" This is not a joke. For some nights now, I have not slept well. I am already feeling sick and tired of all these dramas. "Why can't this be happening in the daytime?" "Have you not heard that