HE IS NO MORE!!

“Noo” Tom shouted running to the edge of the wall and leaning in as far as possible “Jeff, please answer. Tell me that you are alive. Please answer” he cried.

The guards looked at the scenario, completely shocked by the happenings. Joe stood still, not uttering a single word. He was filled with terror. No one could speak a single word.

Willy was completely broken. He collapsed to the ground as soon as he was guaranteed of his son’s death.

Tom turned around and walked to Willy sobbing “Be strong Uncle, you have to inform Aunt May too. I’m sorry for your loss” Tom cried and walked to the exit.

Willy kept looking at the well, not a single tear came from his eyes. He was thrown into a shock. Joe who stood beside him got down on his knees. He held Willy with his hands.

“Be strong, I’m sorry for your loss” Joe consoled Willy.

“Hey officer, why are you feeling sorry for…… for me. I’m here to…..to….to see my son. Take me to him” Willy spoke in a strict tone as if a commanding tone.

“But your son is dead, he is no more” Joe replied.

“Hey, mind your language officer. Don’t dare speak…” Willy broke down halfway. He started crying “Why? Why my son god? What did he do? An innocent soul after all. Why did u take him from me?” he cried holding on to Joe.

“Get up sir. You still have a long way to go” Joe said crying.

“How will I ever tell this to May. How will she survive such a shock? God is the culprit? What have I done to you” Willy went on crying?

“I will drop him at his house. Samuel takes care of the prison. Come on let’s go home” Joe picked up Willy.

“What’s left in this world for me to live??? I lost everything today. My only son is no more. Please kill me as well” Willy cried. Joe carried him to his car and drove and drove away.

“I did not see Sir Jailor around” Samuel spoke to a guard.

“Nor me” one guard spoke.

“I saw him leaving the prison. I asked him where he was going and he said it was a NATIONAL EMERGENCY” the gatekeeper replied.

“Coward! He got all spooked up with the situation” Samuel spoke “I have to call the police and tell them it’s a suicide”

“But he was possessed by a demon” one of the guards explained.

“Well, no one believes this bullshit” Samuel spoke and walked away, his head lowered with grief.

John came running to the yard. The guards seeing him run raised their guns.

“Hold it Right there or we will shoot you” the guard shouted at John.

“Where is Jeff? I want to see him” John cried.

“Lower your guns” a guard shouted. Two of them went to John and caught hold of him. He did not know them coming for him so he struggled to get out of their grasp.

“Where is Jeff?” John shouted again.

“He is dead, now go back to your cell” the guard shouted.

“Noooo….. Jeff no” John cried struggling “I know the demon who killed him. It’s Anna and Jordan. They both killed him. They are the culprits”.

“Take him away, he is gone mad” a guard shouted.

“You have to believe me……arhhh leave me…. It’s Anna. Tom knows everything, ask him about it” the guards took him away.

“What was he blabbering?” the Gatekeeper asked.

“People blabber things when they are exposed to shock. Like when someone near to dies, you try finding all kinds of reasons for his death” one of the guards explained.

Joe stopped the car in front of Willy’s house. Willy opened the door and got down.

“Wait I will walk you inside” Joe called taking off his seatbelts and getting of the car.

“No thanks. I will walk myself” Willy replied still in a state of trauma. He made his way to the house slowly. The door was locked. He ringed the bell.

“Coming” May came running to the door and opened it “Honey, you are back. What took you so long in a grocery store?? You look exhausted. What…?” May stopped talking. Willy’s eyes were flowing with tears.

“Jeff is dead” Willy cried holding her tight.

“No no you are dreaming. That’s all. He will be safe inside don’t worry” suddenly her eyes fell on Joe who was dressed in his uniform “Officer tell this man that my son is alive. Please officer” May shouted.

Joe bent his head down. He had no words to say.

“No… stop this play. Now!! I can’t take it anymore” May started shouting “Don’t touch me, I hate you all. I….” She broke down crying. Willy hugged her and they both cried, fallen on the ground.

Joe started walking. His heart filled with grief and his mind filled with doubts.

“They must receive justice. I will get their Son’s murderer caught and punished. I will make sure he will be hanged to death” Joe talked to himself.

He took out his mobile phone and dialed a number.

“Hey Joe long time brother, how are you?” a voice spoke.

“I have work for you, my friend. I want you to investigate one of my prisoner’s unnatural death. I want justice delivered, Carter” Joe talked.

“Not a problem Joe, anything for my best buddy” Carter spoke.

“When will you start the investigation, Detective Carter??” Joe asked.

“There is no paperwork needed for a private detective. I will start right away” Carter spoke joyfully.

“That’s my friend there now. You are one of the best detectives in this world. Meet you tomorrow” Joe cut the phone.

“New case for me. Who is the lucky one to go to prison this time” carter laughed smoking his cigarette.

-K.C.SHARMA

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