chapter one

(Monday 1st of January)

( 8: 05 )

🥀 The court🥀

Mona high court of Justice , full of lawyers,reporters , jury men and spectators attracted by the sensational nature of the case , the personalities involved and the public given in the press.

  Moses silently walked into the noisy court room, his head held high and his slender fingers on his tie.

   His movement was neither fast nor slow

but was bold enough to attract the attention of few certain person's, his eyes wondered  round the court room staring at the reporters whom were busy taking photos of all sides.

" You're late "

Mr Johnson voiced out staring at Moses who approached while standing in front of him with a smirk

" Morning to you Johnson "

He replied back not caring as he sat down comfortably dropping his suitcase on the small table.

" I can't afford to lose this case "

He muttered under his breath his hands on his phone which he placed in his pocket with a trouble expression

" Don't worry everything has been taken care of "

Moses replied taking off his glasses stylishly which attracted Johnson attention who sneered.

" That's what you said on the first trial a week ago "

He said in disbelief regretting his choice of a lawyer

" You worry too much sir Just sit back and relax you will see "

He assured Johnson who frowned at his words

" Order ! Order ! "

The ushers yelled as the court fell silent, everybody rises and remains standing until the judge takes his seat .

" Call for first case "

The judge voice out catching everyone attention

" Case No 1. State versus Johnson and three others "

The registrar yelled

" Mr Johnson ! "

The usher called out as a police man and a woman lead the  accused person into a small box and asks to remain standing as the registrar reads the charge .

After reading of the charge

   Counselor for the prosecutor Mr Antonio a tall, slim man young man named James in a black cloth raised up .

" Guilty or not guilty ? "

Antonio asked Mr Johnson who frowned before staring sideway at the judge

" Not guilty "

He voiced out not very loudly

" What are the facts of the case "

The judge asked his eyes scanning the hall silently before landing on Antonio

" Your lordship and members of the jury ,  the fact are these  :

In reaction to the article

Is that of Mr Johnson who has been charged for molesting and murdering a minor whom was later found with the help of officer Paul,

in one of Mr Johnson bar parlour

  That's the fact of the case , my Lord . With your permission I shall now call for a witness .

Mrs Williams Sarah ! "

" Mrs Williams Sarah ! "

The ushers called out as a middle aged old woman steps into the witness box .

  The court clerk comes to the front witness box.

" Are you Christian or a Muslim ? "

He asked only for her to reply

" Christian "

Holding a Bible to her.

" Take this Bible in your hands and repeat after me , I swear by almighty God that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth "

The clerk said only for her to repeat the same words

" What's your name ? "

  Antonio asked his brown eyes locked on hers

" Williams Sarah "

She replied casually 

" Where you the one who made the report against

Mr Johnson ? "

He asked her who nodded

" Yes I did "

She replied

" Why ? "

Antonio asked the more watching her take in a deep breath fearfully

" Am one of the house mald of Mr Johnson, one afternoon Mr Johnson employee bought in a girl who was later employed as his personal mald . 

   Esther who was just sixteen was always sexually harassed

by Mr Johnson every day "

She said which made everyone murmured

" Order ! in the court "

The usher yelled causing everyone to fall silent

" My Lord I will like to ask some questions to the witness ? "

He asked modestly

" Please proceed "

The judge voiced out

" Mrs Williams Sarah do you have evidence for your claim that my client sexually harassed Esther "

Moses asked while standing walking in front of mrs Williams Sarah

" No but am a witness to it all "

She defended

" Is that so then why didn't you report to the police then ? "

He asked catching her off guard

" Well - - - "

" My Lord my client is being framed for a crime he didn't do "

Moses yelled pointing at her who suck in the cold air

" My Lord if you don't mind I will like to ask a question to the witness yet again "

" Please proceed "

He agreed for Moses who adjusted his suit while asking

" Mrs Williams Sarah few months before the incident Mr Johnson had fired you due to theft are you doing this for revenge ? "

He asked causing her to gush in shock

" Objection my Lord he's asking a question which doesn't concern the case at hand "

Antonio yelled only to be ignored

" Please proceed "

The judge allowed

" No I had evidence for all the crimes he did and for him to shut me up he had threatened me with my son and fired me through the process "

She replied .

" Do you have evidence for this claim as well ? "

He asked yet again only for her to keep silent

" So I thought anyway I will like to ask as to why you had arrived back to Mr Johnson home when you were clearly fired ? "

He asked yet again

" Because Esther had called me for help but when I got there I couldn't find anyone only stains of blood "

She replied her voice filled with regrets .

" Or could it be that you killed her and pin point the blame to my client ? "

He asked which made her pupils shook in shock looking round the court .

" No I would  never  "

She yelled loudly only for Antonio to stand

" Objection my Lord ! This is certainly a very cruel thing said by my learned colleague to the lady before us . I request your lordship to restrain him from further vulgarism and insinuations "

" Objection granted defense counsel , you will please refine from using vulgar words  "

The judge spoke lazily staring down at Moses who look away

" Yes your lordship "

" Bring in Mr Paul as a witness "

The judge voiced out

" Am sorry my Lord but he's not here in the court "

Moses informed the judge who nodded

" Very well then "

He said staring at the usher to call the accused.

" Mr Johnson ! "

The usher called out for Mr Johnson to leave the dock and goes into the witness box .

The court clerk comes to the front and performed the traditional swearing ceremony

"  What is your name and age ? "

Moses asked his client

" Johnson and am 46 "

He replied simply staring at Moses who ignored his stare

" And your occupation ? "

He continued

" Am the vice chairman of the US club and the CEO of silver pills company "

Johnson replied casually with the hit of proud

" How long have you been on the job ? "

Moses asked yet again

" Six years "

He replied quickly

' Are you married or not ? "

He asked Johnson who nodded

" Hmm yes I even have a daughter "

" How old is she ? "

Moses further asked Johnson who seems confused as well

"( 16 ) sixteen "

He replied palely

" Why can't I find your family in the court "

He asked only for Johnson to sigh

" Both at the hospital my wife is ill so my daughter is caring for her "

He explained simply

" Have you ever been involved in such cases ? "

He asked Johnson who shook his head

" No "

He replied quickly as well for Antonio to yell

" Objection my Lord am afraid my learned colleague is missing the point while asking such question "

Antonio yelled only for the judge to stared at Moses calmly

" Mr defence counsel can you come to the point ? "

He asked Moses who took a step forward

" My Lord my client who has never been involved in such thing how can he dare hurt a girl his daughter age ? "

Moses asked Antonio who frowned  

" My Lord my client is clearly not guilty for such a crime but was dragged into court in order to ruin his reputation "

Moses yelled which made the judge nod for Antonio to sneer

" Then explained to us how did the body ended up into Mr Johnson bar parlour ? "

He asked Moses who approached his suitcase taking out a few white shit of papers  submitting each on both the judge and Antonio who look down on it .

" It started there that the bar parlour had been sold two years back to another client, who is clearly being interrogated as we speak

   and as for the deceased Esther her autopsy results claimed that she had drank down rat poison which was the cause of her death.

  in other words it's Known as sucidal even the note she wrote on is already with the police "

Moses continue throwing another logic after the other

" It's all lie "

A lady who looked hagged and paled yelled catching all their attention .

" Order ! in the court "

The usher yell causing a nearby boy to hug her consoling her silently so as the woman besides her .

Looking at the jury who were murmuring among themselves staring at the countless evidence he nodded  before staring at Johnson

" Due to the evidence provided by the accused he is set free from lack of evidence and would be paid for the damage he had gone through "

The judge voiced out which startled everyone including Antonio who wanted to say more but was interrupted by the yelling of the lady .

" Order ! in the court "

The usher informed 

Stands up with paper in Hands was the registrar who voice out

" Members of the jury ( addressing the jury directly ) ,

You all agreed on the

verdict ? "

He asked the jury who looked at each other

" We agreed "

The foreman of the jury spoke while the rest nodded

" Is it guilty or not guilty ? "

The registrar asked

" Not guilty "

Johnson sigh while smiling while the lady yelled in agony and pain

" My Lord this is not Justice my daughter didn't kill herself "

The lady cried her eyes out to be ignored by the judge who stood.

" Court arise "

The usher informed while standing so as everyone watching the judge walked out

" Court dismiss "

He yelled again as everyone stared murmuring while leaving the court room .

" Wow congrats we won "

Moses informed the happy Johnson who laughed catching Antonio attention who sneered walking away .

" Let's go celebrate "

Johnson suggested only for Moses to decline

"You should be careful next time I won't help "

He informed coldly only for Johnson to tap his shoulder while laughing

" You are really one of a kind "

He said walking away only for Moses to dust his shoulder in disguest arranging his stuff and ready to leave only to be slapped on his face .

" You bastard "

She yelled loudly in tears catching everyone attention

" Mother ! "

The boy called out softly still staring daggers at Moses who sighed

" Am definitely not a bastard

ma and beside this is just the court the winner gets it all "

He voice out wanting to leave

" I lost mine you will surely lose someone that I curse you "

She yelled only for him to be ignored walking out the court into the hallway with a blank expression.

🦋 Chapter two 🦋

( 10 : 54 )

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Anita glared sideway with a frown upon her small oven face, eyebrows frowned and her lips parted, her hands on her hips and a irritation expression on her face .

" Keep quiet ! "

She yelled for the third time catching all the students attention who now noticed her presence in the small classroom

" Good afternoon ma "

They greeted in Union while standing as she approached her desk eyes still on the Young teens who all stood upright like army's saluting their captain,

  Which was a bit strange to Anita who frowned the more at the sight.

" Sit "

She ordered watching them all took their seat with a smile on their faces

" If you hear your name please answer so I can mark your name in the attendance list "

She informed not caring about the little monkeys which could cause trouble any minute

" James ! "

She called softly

" Present ma "

He replied while raising his hands

" Julie ! "

" Present ma "

She replied doing the same

" Sonia ! "

" Ese ! "

The calling goes on and on till she called out a certain name which didn't give any reply

" Is beauty in the class ? "

Anita asked to receive silence for few seconds .

" No ma "

Julie replied with a straight face

" Did she call to inform any of you the reason why she won't be in school today as well ? "

She asked the class which shook their heads silently only to but stared at Anita who sighed worriedly, It been a week but still nothing from her .

" Class bring out your Shakespeare novel and let's continue from the chapter we left off yesterday "

She said only to hear complains and whining .

" Silence ! "

She half yelled staring at the grumpy teens as they bring out their novel one by one .

" Julie you read "

Anita pointed out before glancing at the silent class for mere seconds in worry

" Thy said "

Julie voiced soon brought her out of her thoughts as she focus on the novel as well

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      The Staff room

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Anita walked in tiredly towards her desk which was decorated with both books and albums of herself and her seven year old son and finally a white laptop in the middle .

" How was class ? "

Bella asked the moment Anita walked in, being escorted by the class perfect who dropped some more books on her table

which was parked with unmarked assignment before leaving .

" Stressful ! "

She exclaimed with a silly smile turning on her laptop in checking on her class test questions which was a week from now.

" What time is it ? "

Bella yawned tiredly staring at the wall clock which was just

" 2 : 00 just few minutes to go and I'll be out of the this office "

Bella stressed happily only to receive Joan smirk while shaking his head

" What's the hurry be patient "

Joan advised his friend and co - worker who sneered in annoyance laying back on her chair,

while complaining about the continuous headache she kept having while yelling at her class only to be ignored by the rest of the staff

" By the way Anita have you heard about the rumors spreading ? "

She asked narrowly catching all their attention including Anita who stared her way dazed

" Rumors ! What rumors ? "

She asked back now interested only to be interrupted by Joan pretends coughing .

" I wouldn't involved my self with her if I were you ? "

Joan warned itching his nose only to receive a small smirk on his back

" Ouch ! What was that for ? "

He exclaimed rubbing his back painfully Before glaring at Bella whom widened her eyes in surprise.

" Mind your business "

She warned strictly now facing Anita who seemed to be enjoying the show with a small smile

" I overheard the principal discussing to the vice about firing Mr Matthew "

Bella whispered softly only to receive a surprise gush from Anita

" is that why he no longer comes to work "

She whispered back catching few of the female teachers attention

" Didn't the director tell us that he was on a vacation ? "

One of the teachers asked which made everyone nod their heads Only for Bella to shake her's

" Of course not it was nothing but a lie "

She informed the already curious teachers

" Then why was he fired ? "

Anita asked catching all their attention

" That's a good question I still overheard the vice principal discussing about divorcing his wife,

it turns out that Mr Matthew was cheating on his wife with the vice principal wife "

She dropped the bomb which made everyone gush even more in shock

" Wow !! I knew that man was stupid and a pervert but didn't expect he will take it that to another level of foolishness "

One of the teachers commented totally disgusted by the truth

" This is indeed shocking  "

Anita voice out with the rest in disbelief .

" Never trusted that man "

Joan commented by the side only to be stared by Bella

" Aren't you also a man ? why are you listening to us girls talk ? "

Bella asked staring sideway at Joan who smug his shoulder

" Don't men have ears as well ? "

He asked back only to spot a gloomy figure by the entrance which made him to cough suspiciously kicking Bella on her feet to silence her big mouth .

" please what's your problem , why were you kicking me ? "

    She yelled at Joan who didn't know if he should struggle her or not glancing at Bella who was about to say some unpleasant words he could only take the bait.

" Ah Matthew why are standing there come in "

Joan could only force a smile while standing alerting the others who pretended to be focused on their laptops including Anita and Bella .

" Matthew you're back how was your trip ? "

Joan asked casually letting the rest to do the same, which Matthew ignored approaching his desk to take his stuff

" Why are you parking ? Did something happen ? "

Bella asked openly watching his movement paused glaring at Bella resentfully

" What ! It was just a simple question all you needed to do is to say a yes or not "

She continued only to feel Joan elbow behind her back which she ignores

" Is it true that you got fired ? "

She asked yet again which made Joan frowned so as Anita who was signaling Bella to be quiet from the side .

" Sorry I heard some of the students talking about it, am just a bit curious "

She continue only for Matthew to take a step forward towards Bella who smiled innocently

" Judging how you are busy parking up your stuff then the rumors must be true ,.   I hope you find another job opportunity elsewhere "

She sincerely pray watching him laughed angrily grinding his teeth as he took a step back to pick up his stuff into a brown box and finally walking out with heavy steps and gloomy expression .

" That was harsh "

Joan voice out a bit sorry for Matthew only for Bella to frowned.

   thinking of all the hidden harassment she had to put through with Matthew made her blood boil in rage,

but yet again seeing him in such a state made her anger cool with gladness

" Don't pity the evil "

She advised palely to hear footsteps walking into the office her eyes now focus on the vice principal ( Mr Barnabas )who arranged his glasses while staring at the rest who stood in respect .

" Sir ! What are you doing here ?"

Bella asked noticing the tired look in his eyes, but a gentle smile on his lips

" As you all noticed Matthew won't be joining us anymore "

He informed eyes glued on each and every expression of the teachers faces.

which didn't seemed surprised by the piece of News neither less he continued

" For now Mr Matthew class will be given to Bella and Joan to handle, for the time being till we find a suitable teacher to take over "

He informed the stunned Joan whom expression was as shock and pale like a ghost after listening to Mr Barnabas word's

" But why me ? am already busy as it is "

He complained to receive a smirk from Bella who shook her head .

" Why are you acting childish ? It's just work "

She murmured under her breath only for Joan pupils to slightly shook just listening to her hissing

" Okay no problem we will manage "

She accepted excitedly only for Barnabas to sigh in relief .

" If any of you wish to lend them a helping hand please do so "

With that he walked out the entrance leaving a silent office only to hear some hissing from the side.

" How could any woman think of cheating on such a guy ? He's just too perfect "

One of the female commented breaking the silence which made the others nodded

" Obviously his wife "

Bella replied indifferently now focusing on Joan who frowned at her before looking elsewhere

" Stop acting all mighty it will only make you more childish "

Bella commented to receive a glare from him yet again which she ignored .

" Leaving now ? "

She asked noticing Anita with her purse and ready to leave

" Hmm "

She replied casually

" my attention is needed elsewhere "

She replied simply

" Where ? "

Bella asked a bit curious

" My father in law is holding a church service its important that i be there in support of him and God "

She explained only for Bella to frowned

" Don't tell me you still believe in those religions stuff ,

I keep telling you it's not real "

She spite out totally disgusted

" Well I do believe in God and he's definitely not fake as you always assume "

Joan defended totally not happy with Bella who sneer

" And how's that working out for you ? "

She asked not letting him to speak before adding with her palm

" No need to preach not interested in your goody words of wisdom , what ever that means "

She continue while sitting

" Now is not the time but tomorrow we gonna have a heart to heart talk about the  Bible "

She promised hurrying out the staff room into the hallway which seemed empty but not quite since she could still hear the rumbling of students of other classes.

  Her silver colored heels clicking unto the brick floor as she approached her black car only to felt her phone vibrating which caught her attention.

   Slowing down her pace digging through her purse to bring out her phone .

checking the caller before answering after confirming who it was

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          On the phone

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" Honey ! "

She answered her voice soft like Cotton's and her hands on her hair

" How was the court ? "

She asked with a hint of anxiousness

" That's good ! congrats "

She exclaimed forcing a smile

" Oh you're not coming home tonight as well ,

  but at least you can spare time to attend your dad service remember.

It's actually he's first Service after the accident "

She reminded softly for her brows to frown

" Still not coming ? "

She asked not surprise listening to him which made her sigh

" Fine talk later "

She replied back hanging up only to be startled by the sudden appearance of a certain male teacher ( Mr Brown ) who she definitely not want to

speak to.

" Miss Anita looking hot as always "

He commented only for her to roll her Spider like eyes

" it's actually Mrs Moses Anita am married brown,

so it will be nice if you just stop hitting on me and finally find your self a wife since am already taken "

She reminded palely which made him sneer

" It can be miss anytime soon i saw your face while talking on the phone.

   You must be having problems in your marriage ? just in case it resulted into a divorce just remember my shoulder is always available to lay on "

He advised simply but seriously

" Not interested in laying on that shoulder any time soon since we won't be divorce "

She assure him taking a step forward

" Who knows I mean your husband is one famous corrupt lawyer, everybody knows that.

    He lacks time but I don't

I will accompany you in every moment "

He whispered softly which almost made her puck just listening to him but held her self .

" Aren't you corrupt as well ? "

She asked back ignoring him completely

  before approaching her car slamming the door shut to stop the high pitch yelling at her from a distance .

" My ears hurt "

She thought starting the engine while gripping the wheels softly and simply drove out the gate and into the main road.

🦋 Chapter Three 🦋

.... ( 2: 40 ) ....

  ""'''''''''''''''''''Lola Restaurants""""""""""""""

    Moses glared at his wrist watch which was just ( 2: 40 )

   The Ray of sun light shone through the thin glasses,

which deepen the dull golden color of the sheet into golden brown .

    His eyes sweep through the lively crowds from the glass window before focusing back on the empty rows of empty seats  which only bored him more.

   just listening to the smooth classic music only made him felt tortured .

    His brown eyes sweep back at the gentleman Eating his stake with upmost Elegance was his former client Mr Henry who sip his wine while licking his lips .

" Hope you are enjoying your self ? "

He asked wrapping his mouth with a white handkerchief

  " It's really a pleasure being here but I kept wondering why you had invited me to such a nice restaurant unlike our usual spot ?

  Am pretty sure is not about having the pleasure of eating perfectly good stake with my client right ? "

He asked Henry who laughed at his remark.

" Very well then I'll cut to the chase, i have come to ask for a favor from you "

He said catching Moses attention

" What favor this time ? "

He asked back noticing the impatient gazed of Henry

" Are you in a hurry "

He asked the surprised Henry who shook his head sipping from his red wine yet again with a calm but collected smile on his face .

" I think I might have gotten into trouble and been dragged to court, I want you to be my lawyer "

He voice out only to hear chuckle from Moses who shook his head

  " I knew you will ask for that that's why I did some digging on you, before coming and I got to say you're in real trouble this time "

staring at Henry who frowned his brows and whined his nose just listening to Moses

" Is not that bad ? "

He said a bit worried only for Moses to nod lazily

  " this time around not only were you involved in four other cases of illegal drugs, you were also part of the men who had raped Ella Sam your niece .

    Which is utterly disgusting just thinking about it .

   I also found out you were also involved in the  smuggling of cocaine three months ago

but was caught while doing so "

He count out shaking his head the more

" With all this crime listed

I doubt if you will ever survive while standing in the witness box "

He commented simply crossing both legs

" Isn't there a way ?  I mean you can do something right ? " .

He asked his Hope's up

" Drugs is really an illegal crime even if I help you, you will still be sentence to jail .

  Just accept your fate maybe the judge might lessen your sentence "

He replied casually

" What about we tip the

judge ? "

He asked a bit frightened by the thought of jail .

  " Impossible the judge who would be ruling over the court on your case,

  isn't any judge you can bribe unless you want to add more sentence to your already long list "

He warned casually as his fingers click the table in a warning manner

" Then help me "

He pleaded only for Moses to point at his tie palely with a small smile .

" The carmera turn it off and hands it over my image it's really important "

He stated only to startled Henry who forced a small smile

" I got to admit your eyesight are pretty good Moses "

He complimented taking off the little device before handing it to Moses , who thrown it into his glass of wine wrapping his fingers with the white handkerchief on his side .

" Of course Henry after all they're a lot of people ready to drag my name in the mud "

He sarcastically reply sipping from his wine before facing Henry who forced in his anger only for Moses to chuckle in delight .

   " There are three ways you can only escape from going to jail, one either you accept your crime and go to prison ,

  Two fake your death and run to another country living in hiding all your life and finally three fake a mental health disease to escape trust me it helps but it doesn't actually doesn't have to be fake since you aren't in a stable mental health in the first place "

He commented while standing which made Henry confused

" Aren't you going to sit and talk on how to handle the case ? "

He asked surprise

" Am not interested in taking in your case, find another lawyer to do so .

  I have already given you three good options all you need to do is to pick one "

He said taking a step forward

" You aren't going to abandon a regular client, are you ? "

He asked Moses who didn't seem to care

" I think you better reconsider my proposal or else who knows what I might do "

He threatened staring at Moses who smiled eerily taking a step closely and whispered

   " Try and see who's more Scarry me or you maybe then we might actually find out "

  He replied his voice deep with hidden meaning,

  just listening to him made Henry shiver in fear his throat dry and hands sweaty but his expression the same

" We will see "

He replied head high which made Moses smile staring down at the few  unfinished dishes

" Thanks for lunch but next time pick a nicer restaurant  "

  He voiced out leaving Henry who laughed out loud in disbelief

" What a bastard ! Just wait and see what I'll do

He thought tightening his fist

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Outside the lola restaurant

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  Moses walked out taking in the fresh but chilling air

  which made his skin cold but numb

" We meet "

He suddenly heard a familiar voice which caught his attention looking sideway at a certain someone .

  Mr Paul mostly know for his nickname ( the shadow)

a police officer who always seem to be there In Every case he takes he was more or less like his shadow and a annoying one as that

" Yes which isn't a surprise

you seemed to be waiting for me ? "

He asked Paul who nodded slowly

" Hmm "

He replied calmly with a smirk

" Henry and you seemed close , what's your relationship ? "

He asked Moses who smiled as usual

" So as you and I isn't it strange that we are enemy but acts like friends ? If you aren't careful maybe one of these days you might end up losing your beloved job "

He asked Paul just laughed

" So you are now threatening me Moses ? Maybe am really meant to put you in prison "

Paul replied causally

" Or maybe it's the opposite "

Moses could only sigh glaring at Paul in pity which amused Paul who just pretended he didn't noticed

" By the way you seemed to be in a hurry can I ask Where you might be heading to ? "

Paul asked suspiciously which he ignores heading towards a parked blue car .

   which he opened climb in slamming the door while ignoring Paul before starting his engine and simply drove away leaving Paul who smirk behind.

" You can run but can't hide "

He thought bringing out his phone to check on Moses GPS location before rushing towards his white car parked aside .

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              CP law firm

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Moses car drove steadily into a parking spot before he claimed down slamming the door shut before staring at the majestic law firm which was big and big a smile on his face .

  " Moses ! "

A female called out being escorted by a male as they hurry to his side .

" What took you so long ? "

Percious asked Moses who lazily loosen his tie eyes on leo who took a step forward.

" Boss you should hurry in the chairman is waiting for you "

He informed Moses who frowned but nodded

" I want the two of you to head to the police station to ask for the disc drive which was taken from us two weeks ago it's important we get it back "

He said only for the two to nod in confusion watching them as they hurry towards leo old but useable car .

he walk away causally step by step which made percious smile in admiration before tapping Leo by the side who was finding a way to open the doors

' hurry up "

She half yelled only leo to frown by her impatience

" The door won't open it seems like we have to take a bike there "

Leo informed not embarrassed by his words only for precious to sneer in annyoance

" Why are you still driving this old bicycle around just sell it "

She advised shaking her head in confusion at leo taste of cars

" Of course not "

He replied simply.not intending to say more only to find precious moving forward towards a pink lady bike parked hidden by the side

" where are you going ? "

He could only ask in confusion watching her claimed on checking her pocket to grab some set of keys which she used to turn on the engine

" Is this your bike but when, how did you buy this I thought these bike's are expensive these days "

Leo murmured to himself only to felt a grip on his left hand making him stumble upon the bike unbalanced .

" Precious !! "

He cried out frightened only to tighten his grip on precious who drove out the parking lot in to the main road leaving with the scream of leo who tightened his grip the more.

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In side the law firm

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Moses walked through the glass door his steps click through the halls so as the rest.

   But was still noticed by the staff which pointed at his way while gossiping about him,

it wasn't something new so he didn't think much about it.

   placing his ID ( Identification card ) on the small device

the elevator door slide open letting him walk into the mixed of some employee which noticed his presence the moment he walks in .

Moses who silently pressed the floor button was actually suspicious,

onto the sudden silence and could only assume everyone was busy tapping their phones due to the continues hitting on their phones screen .

" Ding "

The sound of the elevator door slide open widely, walking out into the (5) fifth floor and into the quiet halls.

    the door slide close leaving the quiet employee whom all breath in sigh of relief .

" I heard he won the case "

The first male voice out breaking the silence which didn't surprise the rest.

" He must have use another illegal means yet again to win  it's not a surprise "

Another male voice out with a sneer which made the four men laughed.

" Even though he looks so handsome in his suit as always "

The three female commented which made the male rolled their eyes not surprise .

" Even if , he is still corrupt working for those who hurt our society and children "

One said totally disgusted

" How are you any different ? "

The first female replied sarcastic which almost made him choke out blood.

" I heard Mr Johnson is at his office waiting for him "

The other quickly added which caught everyone attention

" What do you think they will be talking about ? "

A female asked the rest which fail silent.

Main while Moses walked into his office only to spot Mr Johnson sited legs crossed and currently enjoying a cup of coffee in a relaxing manner.

" Tell me what is it ?

didn't I advised you to stay out of trouble ? "

Moses voice out tiredly while taking off his outer suit and simply hanging it on a hanger

" I came to thank you once

again "

He reply simply which was a bit of surprise to Moses who smirk but still maintain his cool expression

" You having problems again ? "

He asked eyeing Johnson suspiciously who smiled the more

" If you really want to thank me just pay me "

He advised taking a seat and simply going through some new files which was placed on his desk .

" Money not a problem but at times money isn't all that worth it "

He said catching Moses attention who frowned

" Money is to me so I rather you pay than give a speech "

He warned Johnson who nodded While writing a cheque while passing it to him.

" The amount we bargain for "

He informed Moses who lazily took the cheque with a lazy expression adjusting his glasses to check the numbers and zeros

" I didn't cheat you "

He said smiling causally while handing over a black card

" What's this ? "

Moses asked suspiciously but still took it to check in details

" A party ? "

He asked a bit confused glaring at Johnson for an explanation

" A good friend of mine is throwing a party and he wants you to be there "

He informed only for Moses to hand back the card palely

" And why ? "

He asked Johnson who didn't seemed surprised by his expression

" It's more like a business party I think you should go

you might find new clients if you know what I mean "

He replied while standing

and taking a few steps towards the door

" Trust me you won't regret it everyone is really eager to meet you "

With that without waiting for Moses reply

   he walks out slamming the door shut and leaving a now serious Moses who took hold of the card Which edges were rough and hard.But the designs were simple and pale in a classic way,

  Just staring at it felt a bit different as if, it wasn't just a card but something more than that . His eyes travel through the rough edges then the surface wanting to see the inside, when he felt a stinging pain on the tips of his fingers dropping the card on the table to attend to the pain.

    It was nothing more than a paper cut but still made him hiss staring at the wound which was neither big nor small.

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