Jane pulled over by the roadside. She had sighted Pat resting on his car's bonnet right in front of Randy Bar Investigator Patrick at Randy Bar. "l am sorry for coming late. Hope you did not have much difficulty locating the bar?"Jane asked as she walked closer. "Not at all. Your description was detailed and easy to follow," Pat responded."Alright then, I feel less guilty for coming late, let's check in," Jane said and led Patrick in."Hello, please may we speak with the manager?" Jane asked one of the waitresses. "Excuse me ma'am, the manager is not someone you can see without an appointment," the waitress responded. "What!" Jane yelled."Oh! Yeah! You can see the manager," a familiar voice boomed from behind, it was Shaggy. "You are welcome ma'am. I can see you are here with an officer as promised," Shaggy said and walked closer. "This way ma'am," he added and led the way."I don't know why you uninstalled the cameras inside the bar," Jane complained. "We were losing our patro
It was midnight. The nurse on duty made her way into Alex's room. She took his vitals and made some notes. She was about leaving when she noticed Alex's fingers.She gave a closer look and realized that she wasn't mistaken. Alex's fingers had twitched. She gave a more intent look and noticed slight movements in his feet and toes. His eyes also fluttered and almost blinked open. The nurse pressed the alarm button and the doctor in charge came rushing almost immediately. "It's a normal reaction. Do not give his family any false hope. I hope he will come around soon," the doctor said after examining Alex.**********It was a brand new day. Investigator Patrick made his way to a photo lab. He printed the pictures he got from Randy bar. He dropped some of the pictures with the lab man and told him to work on them. "The video quality is poor and the video was recorded in the dark. I will work on it but do not get your hopes up," the lab man said and Patrick thanked him before making his
Jane remained shattered. She could not believe what had just happened. "Who knew Jeff saw me at Good Times? Will he report me? Benny is just a friend... there is indeed nothing going on between us .... For now.." Jane smirked at her thoughts. "Did I just say for now? How did I get into this mess?" She heaved a sigh.She jumped slightly as her phone rang out unexpectedly. She had blanked out. "Oh! Lisa!" She yelled and went for the phone."Hello? Where are you? You were supposed to show up in time... Investigator Patrick is here already. We are checking out..." Lisa's voice boomed from the other end. "You should go on without me. I might join you at the hospital," Jane responded and hung up before Lisa could probe further. "What the heck was that?" Lisa muttered and made her way out. She joined Pat in his car and both headed down to the hospital.Lisa walked in with Pat behind her. She had a brief discussion with the receptionist who had a wide smile plastered on her face. Lisa signal
Patrick drove down to Jane's apartment at Lisa's request. Lisa was worried as Jane did not show up as she had promised. Immediately they drove into Jane's compound, Lisa made her way in while Patrick tried to turn the car around for an easy exit. Jane was sitting on one of the sofas. She was lost in thought and did not realize Lisa had walked in. Lisa walked in stealthily. She placed her hand on Jane's shoulder and Jane almost jumped out of her skin."What the heck!" Lisa yelled. She was surprised at her friend's reaction. "What's wrong?" she questioned."It's Jeff. He came around this morning. He wanted us to proceed with the wedding plans... Our parents wanted it too... But I differed. I told him we needed more time to know each other better. He got angry and said it was all because I went on a date with Benny Bells..." Jane jumbled her words."What?!" Lisa yelled. "Yes... I did not know he saw me, he said he was at Good Times and he saw everything... Do you think he would report
Jeff drove back to his apartment and joined his company of friends. There were bottles of empty alcoholic wine scattered on the large center table. They hailed Jeff as he made his way in and welcomed him with a glass of whiskey."Guy, you have to be fast with that chick before she catches on," One of his friends said and jabbed him by the side."She is going back and forth, I am getting upset but l have to maintain my cool else I get bursted… One major constraint is my father. My plan was to eat her deep while I continue to make empty promises about marriage but father has his own plans, he wants me to marry her off so as to form an alliance with her family. I can't be tied down with marriage," Jeff responded."You can also use marriage to your advantage. After getting the best out of her, you go ahead and file for a divorce.. Isn't it as simple?" One of his friends said and others nodded in affirmation."Divorce isn't as easy as that nowadays. Moreover, it will be too painful for he
It was weekend, Jeff drove down to Jane's as early as possible. He had promised to drive her down home. It would avail him the opportunity to see her parents and also be part of the discussion process.Jane was already prepared when he arrived. He helped her with her box and soon they were on their way.It was a long drive as Jane was deep in thought and less interactive. She has not checked on Alex since her first visit. She was too embarrassed to face Lisa and wanted to ensure she did not run into Benny. "Are you alright? You look withdrawn and disturbed... What's up?" Jeff's voice broke into her thoughts.Jane forced a smile, "I am fine. I just need more rest. I was really busy yesterday with one of my clients," Jane responded. "Oh! Sorry about that... We would soon be home," Jeff encouraged.*******Mrs Clinton was with one of her friends; Mrs Jack. They were seated in one of the bars within the mansion and deep in discussion. Mrs Jack's husband was also one of Mr Clinton's asso
Jane's driver halted right behind Mrs Jack's car. It was almost an hour drive. They were at a psychiatric hospital deep in the suburbs. Jane wondered why they put Sandra away from civilization but when she looked around she was fascinated. They were surrounded by greenery. Shrubs and trees were dispersed here and there. Bright and colourful flower lawns decorated the entrance. The ambience bespoke tranquility, it gave a vibe that brings peace and healing to the mind. "Does your daughter have a fiance?"Jane asked Mrs Jack as they made their way in."Yes," the older woman responded. "Can we invite him?" Jane requested. "Not at all, he is the last person she wants to see. She can't even stand the sight of men for now," Mrs Jack replied. "Oh!" Jane responded thoughtfully."Good day, ma'am," the receptionist greeted Mrs Jack. She put a call through to the doctor and beckoned Mrs Jack to go in. Jane waited in the reception."I don't think this is right, her condition is critical, open
It was the dawn of a new day, Lisa got herself ready to visit the hospital. She had made it a ritual to get down to her husband as early as possible. She had Margaret stay around full time to help with the kids.Alex had requested several times for his kids but Lisa was against it. She wanted Alex to be more stable before bringing the kids over.She had also decided to inform Alex about the surgery after his walk today. The doctor had informed her that he has a good prognosis and he was good to go."I brought some homemade cookies for you. It's one of your favorites, you should try them out," Lisa said and handed Alex's favorite cookies to him. She had wheeled him out of his room into the open space within the hospital's premises. She took her seat on a bench just right beside him. "Oh, thanks," Alex responded, "thanks so much Lisa, I owe you so much. I am glad you did not give up on me. Your relentless effort brought me this far. I am greatly indebted to you," he added. "Who will d
When Benny woke up, it was morning. Light rays had filtered through the blinds and the room was sparingly illuminated. "Not too bad, I thought I was sealed away in some abyss," he grunted as he felt the comfy comforter and scanned the room. His eyes caught the remains of the intravenous fluid that was infused into him. It was discarded already. "What the heck is this place?" He thought. A silhouette fell into his line of vision. It was the back view of a man. "Who are you!? What do you want from me?!" Benny put up a bold front."I put up with you because you seemed to be a good man, but you crossed the line when you threatened me." Cole responded."Mr Clinton Cole?" Benny asked in astonishment. Cole turned around slowly and Benny shook slightly."You caused this?" Benny asked and touched the bandage wound around his head."It was an accident," Cole said and looked away.Benny heaved a sigh. He realized he just got entangled with a dangerous man. He needed to get out of this mess.
Lisa stirred awake. Her head ached badly and her body felt numb. She groaned faintly and opened her eyes slowly.Her eyes fluttered as she took in the seemingly familiar settings."This isn't my hotel room? Where the hell am I?" She thought and sprang up from her sleep.She hugged herself as the feeling of deja vu took over her. "Oh no! This isn't happening! Not again!" She fidgeted and threw the covers open to check herself.She heaved a sigh of relief and rushed off the bed. That was when she scanned the room. She squinted as realization dawned on her. Pieces of the day's events flashed through her head hazily and she groaned."My bedroom? No way!" Lisa yelled in horror. "I can't face Alex now... I haven't caught the culprit... I have to get out of here," she whimpered and dived for the door.The door swung open just as she placed her hand on the lock. She pulled back and Alex emerged. He was holding a cup of freshly prepared oat. "It's my recipe for a hangover," he said casually.
"Boss, I have Lisa's whereabouts," Benny said as he knocked at the door.Since Lisa's disappearance, it has become Alex's culture to lock himself in the anteroom attached to his office. Else, he was always out, drinking.Benny wasn't sure Alex heard him. He turned around and picked up his phone only to hear the door open up behind him.The forlorn look Alex had on dissipated. He rushed at Benny and pinned him to the wall."Where is she!?" He roared. Benny scoffed and regarded him, he looked unkempt and rough.Alex returned to his senses and withdrew slowly and said, "I am sorry… I was impulsive," please lead the way.****Jane locked her palms together and stared at the drink she had ordered. Things were clear but she was still uncertain. She was uncertain about her own actions.She'd thought it would be easy just like her mother had advised but she was almost close to tears again.She realized she loved Jeff and her heart still beat for him. Her action might be right but she was sure
Jane watched Benny leave and shuddered. Her thoughts were jumbled and she threw her hands up in the air weakly. She was going insane and she knew it.She was startled by her own profession earlier but she was more startled when Benny played along."You're a crazy bitch!" She screamed at herself and laughed hard as she sobbed. "Lisa is missing," she said hysterically and brought up her phone. She dialed Lisa's number but the line was not reachable. She stopped after the first trial and threw her phone on the sofa.She climbed up into her bed weakly and drew up the covers to her shoulders. "Jeff is going down tomorrow," she muttered incoherently and wrapped her arms around her pillow as she continued to weep.****"Cheers to a new bonding," Cole said to Benny and raised his glass for a toast."I don't drink," Benny said disgruntledly."A toast is the least... I mean, you interrupted my sleep," Cole said and sipped his drink."Jane said you wanted to talk. I am a busy man. I won't spare
It was dusk. Jane's eyes flicked open and she sprang up from her sleep. She sat up as a deafening sound had ended her sleep abruptly. "What the hell do you think you are doing!?" She yelled at the guard who had just kicked her door open. The guard did not bat an eyelid. Rather, he suddenly threw someone into Jane's room. Jane yelled and knelt impulsively on her bed."What the heck!" She muttered and rubbed her palms against each other as she took a look.Her temples burrowed as realization dawned on her. She leapt off the bed carelessly but staggered backwards and fell back on the bed.She lifted up her head in dismay as familiar footsteps approached her room. "Father!" She groaned and fell on her knees."Who is responsible for your pregnancy!?" Cole yelled coldly. Jane refused to respond rather she continued to groan."Unveil him!" Cole ordered.The guards removed Benny's cover and Jane fidgeted. She crawled towards him but one of the guards restrained her. The guards held her in p
Despite the pain in her face and mouth, Lisa devoured her dinner like a hungry lion. She needed strength to carry out her enterprise. The pity party has ended and it was payback time.She checked through her purse and brought out an old phone she had picked up from her chest.She brought out the SIM card that she had taken from her broken phone. She inserted it into the old phone and reboot the phone.The phone rang almost immediately when the light came up, it was Alex.Lisa shuddered and ignored the call. She opened her Gmail account and viewed all the mails again."It's all over, who cares if they went viral? The most important person I wanted to protect is wounded already... who cares whatever?" Lisa muttered as she reset her password.She cleaned the tears burning in her eyes with a single swipe of her palm as she composed a new message to her blackmailer."This can't go viral please. How much do you need this time? Reply with the amount, location, date and time.""You have just
Jane and Patrick drove into Clinton's residence. Jane's mother was sitting in one of the bars as usual. Patrick made his way in whilst Jane waited to greet her mother.Patrick bowed and saluted the guards as he made his way into the sitting room. Cole had seen him enter the compound alongside Jane. He made his way into the sitting room and stood tall before Patrick."Why did you arrive together with Jane? Did you invite her down?" Cole asked Patrick."Yes and no. You wanted her home and she wanted to come see me as well," Patrick responded."Do you mean we should let Jane know about Jeff? I think it's not necessary. We should be grateful the betrothal is broken. He has nothing to do with her now," Cole declared."I am afraid we'd have to come clean. Jeff is the culprit behind Jane's friend's rape case. I was tracking the rapist only to find out that it was Jeff. Presently, the case has gone out of hand. Her friend is dying because of it. I am sure Jane wouldn't turn a blind eye on her
The day was still young and bright, Jeff got on his way to see his father. Although he intended to play along, he knew his silence meant there was fire on the mountain.He might be his father's only access into the Clinton's household but he knew his father must have had a plan B before taking him out of the picture. Jimmy Johnson was a man who would ensure he sees a mission to an end. Jeff's utmost mission was to keep Jane safe. She seemed too innocent to be broken. If he can't have her, he would always be in the shadows to watch and protect her.Jeff wheeled his car into the highway and it took no time before Jeff realized he was being followed. He was a pro. It would take a pro to tail a pro without being discovered.He took different turns and twists and soon he lost his tail and he was free again. He wondered who could be on his tail and thought it was his father.Jeff eased his car into the garage and made his way in."That bastard has shown up uninvited, talk of the devil," Jo
"Lisa? Are you awake? You have some emails, I think you need to check them out. They are coming incessantly from the same email address," Alex said and rolled over to his side to hand over Lisa's phone to her. "What the heck? When did she leave," Alex said as he stared at the empty space beside him. He realized Lisa was out of bed.He dropped the phone and laid back to sleep. The phone kept buzzing as the emails kept coming. The noise became unsettling. Alex picked up the phone and flipped through curiously. He accessed Lisa's mail box and clicked one of the mails."I am sorry about the location of the first payment. I promised to choose a better location this time. I am planning to release a fresh and juicy story online sometime next month. I don't want my baby to get hurt.. you could buy your way out...you know how we roll."What the heck?" Alex muttered and sat up. He scrolled through the mail and continued reading.'THIS HONEY DRIPPING PUSSY BEGGED FOR ECSTASY. SHE WANTED TO RIDE