Twenty One -- Kunle
"What do you mean dead?" My boss shouted as all the other junior officers stood straight.
"Yes sir. We were almost at the door step when we had the gunshot. By the time we got there, he was already dead. We could only hear groans from the rest room and we found the lawyer." One of them stated as boss nodded.
"Any statement from the lawyer?" He questioned.
"He only testified to seeing a man in all black. He was the one who knocked him out. He also thinks that he might be responsible for his death." He replied as boss nodded again.
"Then, is he also the one that uploaded all his crimes? Why would he do that?" Boss queried himself as he dismissed everyone except me.
"What do you think?" He asked as my eyes widened in shock. I smiled in return as I stood properly. I have wanted to say something since.
"It's obvious that you have something to say. So,
Twenty Two -- Iseoluwa"Wait, what?" I uttered as my mind played David's words. He can't be here! We seriously needed to travel. How would we do it?"The police are aware about us, we have to leave for a while." Eric said."But, Mr. Durotola is here and he leaves in three weeks. Once he travels out, we might not be able to get him again. He is staying for a few years." David added as I sighed."So, we need to get him in three weeks. We don't have a choice." Abigail sighed as I shrugged."Exactly, we can't travel. We need to catch the man. David, how about Janet and her Father?" I asked as he smiled."They must have arrived at the house over there. It was smart of you to think of travelling them out. The police wouldn't be able to trace them." He said as I nodded."So, we need to take care of Johnson. He must have given the officers Eric's name." I thought for
Twenty Three -- Ewawummi"Boss, can you see it all went well? Big boss agreed." Ini said as I nodded. I actually thought it was going to be difficult but immediately boss was shown the video, his guard and pride went down. He also couldn't believe what he was seeing. We told him about the woman's statement and what we intended to do. He thought for a while before nodding to our request. We were fast enough to meet boss as he hasn't communicated with other seniors. It was very easy to silence and the rest of the officers have been told to keep quiet."Did you listen to the news recently?" I asked Ini as he nodded."Yeah, Mr. Badejo was killed by some people who revealed his crimes. Serves him right!" Ini muttered as I turned to him."Serves him right? How could you say that?" I asked as he shrugged."Did you hear how he framed a man for his crimes? That man served seven good years and he p
Twenty Four -- IseoluwaI quietly locked the door before stumbling on the bed. It had been really hard to bottle all the emotions inside me. I had to be strong for the team but my inside had been burning. I sighed rolling my side so that I was facing up.Memories from the past kept flooding in no matter how hard I tried to block it. I just couldn't stop seeing them. Also, the weight of being framed for killing someone isn't part of my plan. I never knew he was going to die. Who was responsible for his death? Perhaps, his team members or the other two that were involved in the case?Urggh! I groaned as I strolled to my book shelf. My very help is what I needed badly now. I carefully scanned through the books before settling for a book on delusional disorder. I might find delusions an escape of my past memories. I rolled over, dwelling on the painful path of the protagonist in the novel. He was an orphan like me. Wow, we were re
Twenty Five -- Iseoluwa"Are we on spot?" I said as they answered. We were all connected with a device. David was stationed at the vehicle as usual. He was very fast at driving. So, in case we needed to run away, he was the best driver. Abigail went ahead to disturb the warders watching. Eric was on guard looking for the right time to take action.I brought my telescope to my face to view what was happening from above. Abigail was totally catching their attention. The mid thigh cream coloured gown she won totally hooked them. She seemed to be having a great conversation as they were all laughing."Eric, the coast is clear. I can't see anyone coming. Make the move." I said as Abigail adjusted herself on hearing us. Eric made eye contact with Johnson as he nodded. He held unto the cutlass as he began cutting in Eric's direction. Eric hid in a nearby bush. It wasn't easy trying to jump the fence. Avoiding the o
Twenty Six -- EwawummiI can't believe my eyes. I can't believe he didn't die. He really didn't. I wailed in joy."Hey, it's over ten minutes already." He muttered and I noticed the edge in his voice."Sorry, I was just excited." I muttered releasing him. I got a closer look again. He was just as handsome as I remembered."But, why are you here? You work in Oyo? Right?" He said as I nodded."I came in on a special mission to arrest some gang." I said as he nodded slowly."Oh nice, you must be so good then. I wonder why you were pursuing me. Was it because I was speeding? Oh, I do that a lot. I was just playing around." He muttered as I glared..That's true... In the station, he wasn't there. Where did they all go to? I am sure that this was the plate number."What happened here? How did you get this car?" I asked him as he shrugged.
Twenty Seven -- IseoluwaWhat a twist? She was the one in charge of our case? How did that even happen? I drove back to the hotel in haste. It was nice to see her again but it would have been nicer if she wasn't the one in charge."Thank God you are back. Abigail isn't herself." Eric said on seeing me. I saw him pacing round my room."What? Let's go." I replied as we left for Abigail's room. We met David knocking on her door. The door was locked from inside."You are here!" David said in relief as he looked really worried. "She locked herself up since we returned. She was shivering from fear as she ran in. Something is wrong and she desperately doesn't want me inside. She threatened to hurt herself if I come in." He squealed as I moved closer to the door."Abigail, can you hear me? As you can see, I came back. Can I come in?" I asked as there was silence for a while."I
Twenty Eight -- EwawummiI parked carefully in the garage. The house they provided was very nice. It wasn't the biggest but it was really comfortable for just one person. I took in the interior decorations. It was to my taste. I am sure boss gave them some inklings. It had a large living room and a very big room enough for three people. A giant white bed was at the centre of the room. It was lined with a purple linen. Still taking in the beauty, I ran to the kitchen. It was neat and already filled with foodstuffs. I wondered what I'll do with the money they gave me.I came back to the room with the luggage I left in the living room. Arranging the room took more time than I expected. I can be very picky at times. After hours of arranging, I slumped on the bed. My mind drifted back to the time I had with Ise. It was pretty short though I can't seem to get the time spent out of my mind.I waved it off as I decided to think about the ca
Twenty Nine -- Kunle"This case is getting tougher than I expected. I thought it would be clearer with Johnson in custody. But, what do I do now? They helped him out. Something is fishy. Hannah, I'm getting confused." I explained adjusting my tie with force."You need to calm down. You know you can only think well when you are relaxed. I know I'm not a police like you but, as a lawyer I need to say this. This issue looks beyond what you think. How about you dig deeper. Look into the case with the heart of a criminal. You might be able to find your answers." She said softly, each words hitting me like ice to my face."Thanks a lot, love. Should I do this alone? Or inform Ewawummi?" I asked."That's right. I hope you don't get to close to her. I can't stand another lady being next to my man. I looked her up. She was really pretty." She said as I laughed."Wait what? You are feeling jealous?
Forty Six -- Ewawummi"A crazy jerk in love with a sassy officer." He said as my heart leaped for joy. He was in love with me. But, what's wrong with me? I was supposed to be mad at him but here am I in his arms."Put me down. I can walk." I said as he opened the window. I peeped outside. The fire fighters were already down with their water tank."Hold me tight, we are going to jump." He said as I gasped. What?"We are on the first floor." I complained as he adjusted me."Close your eyes." He said as he passed through the already burning window. I could hear screams from people but I couldn't risk opening my eyes. We ended up hitting the floor with me falling upon him. I opened my eyes slowly and gasped on seeing Ise's condition. His head was bleeding badly. Why didn't I notice that it was this worse. He was already feeling dizzy."Are you okay?" His voice came out barely as a whisp
Forty Five -- Iseoluwa"You didn't have to come. Why would you risk your life?" Dave scolded me as he kept breathing heavily."Do you think I would leave you here? I saw the memory card." I said as he sighed in relief. "How did you get it? I never knew it existed." I said as he turned with a smile. His lips was bleeding already."When we arrived from Canada, I dialed your doctor's number. He had the recording for a long time. I caught him with it and he couldn't deny. He was just so afraid. I called him then and promised to do a clean job without his name being mentioned. After much persuasion, he sent it to me this morning. I planned to tell you when I arrived but, I got kidnapped." He said as I wished I was free to hug and thank him."Thank you Dave, I'm really glad you gave me the opportunity to hear mom's voice and dad's too. I will make sure you get out of here safe." I said as he laughed."We
Forty Four -- EwawummiSomething was really wrong. But, what? I clenched unto his Identity Card I picked from the floor as I paced around. Why did it feel like that was the last time I would see him. Oh God, please keep him save.My phone suddenly rang and I ran to it hoping it was Ise. "Ini? Hello." I replied disappointed."Boss, are you okay? You don't sound well?" He replied as I sighed."I am really not okay, Ini. I am so worried right now. I don't know what to do." I said honestly."Why? The case is giving you problem? Or perhaps? Ise?" There was humor laced with his last word. Ini was like family to me so I told him a lot of things."The latter. Something is wrong somewhere and I don't seem to understand. It's like I might not get to see him again. I feel so uneasy." I explained as he hummed in response."If he isn't telling you, you shouldn't dig too deep and
Forty Three -- Iseoluwa"Why did you have to get the same flavour as mine?" She mocked with a sly smile as she carefully sucked in her ice cream."Well, I think I've been whipped." I winked before pulling her into the vehicle. My phone rang as I picked it."Eric? What's up?" I asked as he sounded panicked. Is something wrong? "Speak up!""They caught hold of Dave. That witch and her gang. He is in trouble. What should we do?" He cried out as I suddenly pressed the brake making us jolt forward."Damn! Hold on, I'm coming." I hung up. "I need to get somewhere. I'll get a cab for you." I said as I got down. She did the same and walked over to me."What's wrong? Is it very important?" She asked purely worried as I tried to keep cool."Ewa, you will go home and relax. Okay? Everything's fine." I replied as she shook her head in tears."Why are you
Forty Two -- Iseoluwa"Do you mean it?" Dave questioned as I clenched my fist."I knew we weren't compatible. It wasn't because of my cold nature but the fact that he was my greatest enemy son." I replied as I was digging deep into his family affairs online."What do we do? Should we park? You said he knows about us. What if he reports us? Things have gone out of hands! It's gonna be bad if Ewa finds out too." Eric muttered pacing around."Let's plan to leave. That's our priority. Ewa finding out is nothing compared to your safety." I replied as Abigail sighed."Ise, it is obvious that you like her. Come on, you do love her. Don't fight it." She whispered as I laughed in despair."What? Love? Hey, I planned to use her from the very start. That's what I'm still doing. It's totally heartless to call it love." I answered her. Eric passed a look to David as they left us alone.
Forty One -- KunleAfter series of call, she picked up. "Wow, my son who never wants to hear my voice finally calls. How amazing." She mocked as I clenched my fist."Where are you?" I replied as she laughed."Awwwn, my son. Are you concerned about your mother now? It's okay. I can't be caught." She said as I inhaled sharply. She was getting me angry but I needed to keep cool if I wanted to get any useful information."Where are you right now? I will come to you." I said as she sighed."With the officers? Hey, I am not that foolish." She replied as I lost it."Which son would want his mother arrested? Can you just tell me where you are and let me get you? You are the next, don't you know that?" I shouted as there was silence at the other end."Are you still there?" I said slowly."You are my son after all. I am at your hotel. I
Forty -- EwawummiOn seeing dad's grave, my heart wept. I stalked slowly towards it as the tears were threatening to drop."I will give you privacy if you want." Ise said as I shook my head. I might do something if he left. His presence alone soothed my soul."Dad, dad. What have I done?" I cried as I leant on his grave. "I was dedicating all my life to the jerk that killed you. For a long time, I had always been praying for him. I had no idea." I cried harder as I felt a hand on my shoulder."Don't blame yourself. You had no idea." He whispered as I hit my chest so hard."You don't understand. It's better that I had no idea. You don't know what I'm passing through. Why was the case revealed? Who is that damned criminal?" I shouted as he pulled me up."Wake up! If you are going to catch the criminal, you won't be crying here. Wake up, this isn't the solution. Wake up!" He
Thirty Nine -- IseoluwaI carried her gently in my arms. She looked so fragile as tears kept falling from her eyes. I could have chosen another case file but, I wanted her to know the entire truth about her father's death. I placed her gently on her office table."I'll be back, I need to make a call." I said as she blinked in response."Hey Dave, are they around?" I asked quietly as he understood me."The police are about to take him. You should be fast or are we to hijack them on the way?" He asked as I shook my head."No, I'll go right now. I just need to make sure someone is okay." I said as I hung up."It's okay to leave, I want to be alone." Ewa whispered as I nodded before leaving. I had my hood on my face as I slowly barged into his office."Who are you? Oh, Ise? I..." He said as I glared at him and locked the door."What is
Thirty Eight -- KunleI was already done with two years and couldn't get anything useful. I decided to look up his friends. I should be able to find something very useful. I opened my system and began a background check on him. But, what I found amazed me.He was close friends with the late Mr. Dauda who died of cancer, Mr. Durotola and dad?? Why was dad his friend? Perhaps? No, it can't be. I grabbed those files I gathered on him. I really hope I could find something. I hope mom isn't related to this case!"So, Mr. Durotola is the next target? Damn, I need to tell Ewa." I picked my jacket and ran out. I really need to tell her before something happens. I hoped she is save. The murderer could come into play at anytime. I drove with full speed as various thought filled my mind. Was mom's case really involved in this matter. Also, why was dad close with them?I switched on the radio to ease my tension. "An unkno