Chapter five

🦋 Chapter sixteen 🦋.

( S S T street )

( The kitchen )

Mai while Samuel simply place the butter on the bread before calling out for his grand son, his eyes landed nervously on his cellphone

" Melody !!! "

He murmured to himself as he rub his chin a bit lost before shaking his head to remove such thoughts off his mind.

" Barnabas !! "

He called out softly yet again listening to the hurry footsteps of Barnabas who ran into the kitchen already wearing his blue PJ

" Grandpa !! "

He cried out happily as he approached waving both his hands for Samuel to see

" I already wash my hands grandpa "

" Hmm you did a very good job you come and eat and then off to bed "

He instructed giving Barnabas his plastic plate whom walked out eagerly towards the dinning table only to be picked up by Samuel who patiently place him on his seat

" Thank you grandpa "

He added before taking a bit from his bread eagerly chewing each piece with gladness only to receive a glass of warm milk by his side which got his attention .

" Grandpa aren't you gonna have dinner. ? "

He found himself asking Samuel who just smile shaking his head to him this was nothing back when he had nothing , he could go on a day without food .

" Grandpa is not hungry you eat "

He softly said while strolling a distance towards the window side in attempt to cool down his nerves before returning back to Barnabas side who seem too focused on eating to notice any changes about his grandpa

" Tomorrow we will head back to daddy home to get you some change of clothes so you can attend classes , you have already missed a lot a classes within these two days "

Samuel inform Barnabas who nodded with a smile while eating but soon realized something.

" Grandpa someone asked me to give you something "

He soon asked his voice thin and filled with innocence which got Samuel confused .

" Someone ?? "

" Hmmm at the filling station a man who calms to be your friend told me to head you something "

With that he climbed down rushing towards his normal wear he wore for the day bringing out a white envelope before rushing to Samuel side passing it to him .

Who took it gently removing the contact from the envelope to find an old photo which got him shaken his eyes clouded with deep memories seeing this photo yet again before noticing the small words behind it .

" Longest time old friend "

He lips twisted in a frown as he finally notice the number under it

" Grandpa are you sick ? "

This sudden question soon caught Samuel attention who shook his head

" No grandpa isn't "

He said before adding

" Did you by chance remember who gave you this evelope ? "

His eyes closed with fear as he asked this question only to receive a silence shook

" I don't remember his him but he knew you "

Barnabas answered calmly but truthfully

" Barnabas next time if a stranger comes up to you no matter if it's someone who calms to know me or your parents don't answer such person do you understand ? "

He asked Barnabas who nodded completely

" And you shouldn't take things from stranger it's a very bad habit "

He further explain to Barnabas who still nodded feeling ashamed from his earlier action

" I understand grandpa I won't do it next time "

He promised seriously only to receive a proud smile from Samuel

" you head to your dad room and rest I will clean up today "

He urged Barnabas who happily obey , in the thought of escaping from work for the night watching Barnabas skip his way with the glass of milk to his room the moment he heard the door sounds finally shut

He drop down his fake smile wanting to grab his phone to dial his number but soon stop himself from realizing something .

" Why was he so panic if he remembers correctly he had already paid for his crime and had living with the guilt for a long time now "

This thought ran into his mind as he soon calm down

" Maybe this was his punishment after all "

He thought silently holding the cross tightly on his neck praying down deep with so much regrets of his past mistakes but unfortunately

The Lord God was merciful enough to forgive him giving him another chance in life which he was great full for and won't be foolish enough to misuse such opportunity

For now he have to just try to stop any of his children in making such grave mistakes and stoping himself for doing any as well .

Picking up the bowls used by Barnabas wanting to take few steps only to felt his phone ringing dropping down the dishes to check the caller to find an unknown number

" Who's this ? "

He asked himself but still answered either way

": Hello who am I speaking to n? "

He asked casually adjusting his sleeves as he quickly pick up the dishes towards the small kitchen sink which he place in .

Only to receive silence making him a bit confused checking on the caller to discover the call was still on

" Hello !! "

He try once more to receive a beep knowing who ever it was had hanged up he could only wonder if it was a prank call or just network itself either way he didn't seem to care that much sliding his phone into his pocket he could only focus on the task at hand watching the little dishes before placing it on its side .

Wrapping his hands with a towel the moment he walk out the kitchen towards his room to change his phone before heading to check on Barnabas who was fast asleep snoring softly simply adjusting his blanket wanting to turn off the light to find it switched off on its own .

" they finally turned off the lights "

He murmured to himself not surprised after all the continues bringing and switching of light was something not worth thinking much of but soon realized how uncomfortably hot the weather had been for few months now.

" It's a bit hot "

He thought to himself feeling extremely hot the moment the fan switch off staring at his grandson who seems quite uncomfortable in his sleep he could only walk out towards the backyard gently opened the door staring at the small light blue generator which haven't been on for six months straight .

" I hope there's still a bit fuel to last use for the night "

He thought checking on the fuel container and rather surprised to find it still filled not wasting time he quickly turned on the key which started the engine before changing the fuse

Gazing at the bright lights he smiled satisfied locking the back as he slowly walk his way towards his room in search of his Bible

After a few minutes of going through his book shift he finally came across it on his bed which made him felt a bit amused at his continues forgotten of things

Picking up his Bible while sitting on the edge of his bed as he go through some verse before stoping at Genesis reading from the beginning how the world came about

But soon paused at the sixth day of creation wondering why most people blame Eve for eating the fruit yes she was the caused of suffering on women labour,

however she wasn't alone even Adam still committed his share when God had personally commanded him not to before creating woman . Either way that wasn't what interest him what made him lost in thought was the word sin to him

In his basic understanding of that word, it was something that was so deep but yet unavoidable even Adam fail and the thought of he was actually the very first man ever created which means that humans were greedy and imperfect from the very beginning of time

He couldn't help but sigh with such thought as he further his learning of the Bible before finally going on his knees to pray hopefully praying for his son protection because he knew Deep down that what ever he might be going through was something much bigger than he thought .

🦋 Chapter seventeen 🦋.

Wednesday ( 7 : 43 )

( The hospital : Amita room )

Moses lay uncomfortably on the small couch as he tiredly sat up drowsy from his nap remembering the weird but detailed dream he had just had about himself being dragged into a dark hole frowning his lips in confusion but decided not to dwell on it after all it wasn't his first having such dream's .

he couldn't help but yawn widely lifting his eyes towards Anita who was still fast asleep which grace his facial with a smile .

It had actually been so long that he woke up to such calm scene he could hardly remember the last time he slept in his own house instead of his office ,

He yawned widely while stretching his stuff bones feeling the discomfort of not being able to bath , he hated such feelings but could you hate the doctor had advised me to just stay put and bare such feelings after all it was part of all treatment .

throwing his long legs down he stood up slightly ignoring the backache from sleeping so uncomfortably , he could only blame himself for not paying for a spare bed for the night like most patient .

Taking few steps towards the unconscious woman who was fast asleep

his hands gently found his way down her stomach still surprised by the fact that he was going to be a father again , remembering the sleepless nights when he first became a father Back then Barnabas was a cry baby and a loud one as that , he could only hope it's a daughter this time .

However his peaceful moment was sadly interrupted by a sudden knock which let him slowly withdraw his hands from her stomach area .

approaching the door which he opened slightly . Only to find his work colleague ( God'stime ) standing out there waving at him with a grin .

" Moses I finally found you, do you know how much i searched all over the hospital for you ? "

He said his voice loud and annoying like he had seen a string of hope just staring at him while on the other hand Moses quickly hurry out shutting the door behind before rubbing his temper

" what bring you here? No that's not the question why are you back in Nigeria so soon aren't you supposed to be with the minister ? "

He asked his face tensed with confusion watching God'stime who snif rubbing his nose silently but coughing awkwardly

" I thought you were representing mr Steve at the press conference ? "

His questions was meant with a shhhh gesture from God'stime who looked around .

" Let's talk privately first even Mr Bill doesn't know am back in Nigeria, there's something I need to show you but not here let's go and chat in my car "

He said his eyes firm and serious which tensed Moses the more something definitely had happened but what ? He wondered he could only nod his head

" Alright let me head in to wear my shoes I be out in a second "

With that he walked in taking each steps carefully grabbing his shoes before walking out with the same steps before closing the door .

" Hurry quickly "

He urged impatiently waving his hand to Moses who rolls his eyes but still follow before stoping God'stime

" You head there first I want to check on leo condition before coming to meet you "

He informed God'stime who frown deepen shaking his head

" You mean that little employee of yours ? No this is very important we can't delay time anymore you check on him when we are done talking "

He warned Moses who shook his head

" You wait for me outside understand "

He said coolly knowing who Moses was he only sighed but still nodded

" Be quick Don't delay time "

With that he walked out leaving Moses at the empty hall who looked back at side having a stare down with Mia before putting on his shoes slowly his movement was neither slow nor fast but enough to annoy the hell out of Mia who eyes were bend in displeasure .

Moses stood satisfied by his handle work on his lace before turning to his side towards leo room which was neither far or close passing through some nurses

🥀 Leo room 🥀

Like his wife leo was also place at the VIP section awaiting the best treatment having no problem in handling all expenses since such incident happened under his supervisor

knowing it was his responsibility to care for his fellow colleague he stood right in front of the door .

ignoring the police man who was boldly dressed with his black uniform he couldn't help but wonder why the sudden protection he did understand it must be a way on ensuring their safety but yet it was something Moses couldn't help but feel and think differently about such treatment . His hands move slowly knocking on the door which was opened widely

" Precious you here early "

He commented taking note of her change of clothes before walking into the dull color room to find Leo still unconscious which got him worried

" How's is he ? "

He asked precious hopefully who smile

" He regain conscious within an hour yesterday before finally falling asleep the doctor had assured us that he's out of danger and just needs rest "

He explained only to receive a relief sigh

" And his mother ? "

He asked his eyes roaming around the empty room

" She went out but will soon be back "

She said calmly to Moses who sighed in relief

"'That's good to hear then I be on my way I will come later to check on him after he regain consciousness "

He murmured lightly about to step out but was held by precious who quickly let loose of his sleeves

" Sir have you reported him ? "

She asked nervously it took Moses a moment to remember who she was referring to

" Not yet but don't worry I will soon handle the matter but for now you shouldn't focus on this instead on yourself "

He said coolly taking a step out of the room to discover the police man gone from his post

" Alright "

She promised bitting her lips before asking

" Sir how's your hand ? "

She asked referring to his injured elbow only for Moses voice was grace with a mocking tone

" It's all better honestly however the skin is a bit torn so I think it's going to take time to completely heal "

He replied indifferently before glancing at both side uncomfortably finally at his feet

" Sir you alright you seem lost "

She asked noticing his odd behavior

" Precious I want you to do something for me "

He said his face serious but yet hesitate which got precious attention

" What sir ? "

She asked boldly awaiting the task

" Can you distract someone for me "

He instructed only to receive a confused look from precious even though it was a strange request she still found herself nodding

" You mean the lady from yesterday "

She asked gazing at the woman in question in her weird hiding position wanting to make sure of her guess to receive a nod

( Back at Anita room )

Not sure how long she slept she lazily moved her head both sides in dazed it took her about seconds to regain herself as she managed to sit upright her eyes wondering where her husband might be ,

The sudden ringing soon caught her attention as she glance at the purse Barnabas had gave her realizing it must be her phone and wasn't delusional .

Her hands soon found its way grabbing her purse as she checked through in search for her phone which she soon found checking on the contact to discover who it was

" Hello !! Mother "

She voiced out softly her head down just listening to the silence from the other line

" How are you feeling now ? I heard what happened are you hurt , was there any complications ? "

She asked her voice dose with concerned and worry.

" Mother am good now the doctor just informed me that it was nothing to be scared about after few days resting I be back on my feet and working "

She lied smoothly with a smile

" Ah that's good to hear now my heavy heart can be in ease I was so worried about both you and my son in law , I heard he was also in an accident is he alright as well ? "

She lied sounding panicked at such news

" It was nothing serious just some scratch here and there "

She quickly added only to receive a relief sigh from the other line

" Mother where are you now why aren't you here ? "

She thought sadly at the thought of her mom not being around .

" Oh dear I wish I could come but unfortunately am at Port Harcourt right now "

She informed sweetly which surprised Anita greatly

" You port Harcourt did something happen, are you there , is it related to brother ? "

She asked her voice dripping with worry but yet a bit curious

" Hmm can you believe how useless that boy can be not only is he stupid but also broken "

She cried dramatically which got her attention

" Mother what happened now I thought he's in Port Harcourt for school "

She asked already feeling an headache due the mention of her brother

" What did he do this time mother ? "

She asked already giving up hope on that of her trouble some brother

" He's in prison , he got arrested for the fact that one of his friends was doing some illegal business and was simply implicated , he told me he was Innocent this time because he just went there for his laptop when he police just broke in and also arrested him thinking he was one of them "

She explained to her daughter who frowned at the story

" Then why didn't he explain to the police himself so they can release him ? After all he's also a victim he was at the wrong place at the wrong time "

She asked feeling a bit wrong for her brother

" Am quite sure he did because the last call I received before hurrying here was that he had try to explaining to them and they had asked him to bail himself out with ( 100 ) thousand "

She dropped the bomb which startled Anita whom pupils shook in rage this was actually a good robbery at day time at such economy

" Mother I will inform my husband he's a lawyer and will handle the case my brother will surely be release without dropping a dime "

She voiced out her option only to receive yelling

" No ! no ! no ! "

" What do you mean no mother this is a great opportunity in helping brother after all your son in law is a lawyer "

She try to reason only to receive a trouble sigh

" Anita dear you worried about your brother however what about your husband don't forget he's also a patient "

She reminded Anita who soon remember feeling ashamed of herself

" Don't worry I will send 50 thousand for now since it's what I have "

She sighed worriedly at the thought of the money it wasn't that she didn't have enough, is just that her account was a joint account with her husband and wouldn't dare to touch it without talking about it with him , as for the money she was sending to her mom was the private account she had opened personally and was just saving a few cash there for Barnabas tablet which she had promised him to buy .

" Alright I be waiting then "

With that she hang up smoothly without any hesitation leaving Anita a bit worried as she hurry into her opay account sending the transaction without blinking and finally showed a relief smile the moment it shows successful .

Calling her mother yet again to inform her about the money she send just few seconds ago

" Hello mother I already send fifty to you I will find a way to send the other so don't worry about brother okay "

She informed coolly only to receive laughter from the other line which somehow bought a sign of joy deep down inside her

" Anita you are truly a good sister let me quickly go there now your brother will be pleased "

She voiced out her excitement hanging up not giving her time to say more she could only shook her head helplessly at such thought but soon her attention was attracted by the sudden knock which got her attention thinking it might be the nurse she reply

" Come in "

She informed sliding her phone back into her purse while adjusting her blanket only to be surprised to find a total stranger walk in dressed formal and holding a suitcase

" Who are you ? "

She asked a bit alarm at the stranger who glance at her indifferently

" Is this Mr Moses wife room "

He asked coldly her from answering

" Am here for your husband where is he ? "

He asked boldly only for her to raise her eyebrows at his rude tone .

🦋. Chapter Eighteen 🦋.

( Kk primary school )

Samuel smile gently his eyes glitter in pride as he stared at his grandson who was dressed neatly with his sky blue uniform and his bag on his back

" Grandpa must I go ? "

He murmured heavily like a little adult which almost got him laughing but slowly nodded

" If you don't go how will you ever become someone who can help your parents "

He asked Barnabas who pout his lips his eyes glanced at the school gates where other children like himself was Rushing in excitedly unlike him who stood aside

" Alright I'll go in because of mum and dad "

He gave in with a sigh which made Samuel chuckle at such behavior touching the small bandage on his hand .

which he had redressed feeling a bit distress about such wounds

" You shouldn't play roughly this time "

He reminded Barnabas with a serious face only to receive a nod

" Hmm "

He nodded with a painful expression just staring at the gate but still rushed forward like most kids ,

waving at Samuel who did the same he soon found himself moving towards his car which was parked at the far dark corner away from the school ground right at the front of an old Trish dump.

Checking through his pockets grabbing his keys before unlocking the door sliding in before slamming the door shut as well fasting his seat belt before turning on the engine .

" You're my lord my healer "

He sang happily only to felt a cold metal on the tip of his neck which startled him

" Who are you ? "

He asked palely controlling his posture as he struggled more only to felt a sudden grip on his shoulder which held him down looking through the view mirror to find a certain face which made him gulp

" Longest time old friend , how have you been ? "

Samuel couldn't help but felt the cool metal tip touching his chin the more

" Tom is that you? "

He voiced out with a surprise expression

" You're still alive I thought you were dead ? "

He asked with a confused expression feeling the tightness of his grip

" Why!! are you so surprised did you actually think stabbing me and burning my house is really enough to kill me ? "

He asked mockingly with a laugh which sent shiver down his spine

" I have no choice you try to murder a baby "

" My child "

He corrected angrily pushing the knife further to his skin which made him hissed

" the baby you tried to kill might be your child but he was also a life , not only did you killed your wife you also try to murdered my wife as well "

Samuel whispered in anger only to felt a sting on his neck and warm liquid which slide down his collar

" Shut up"

He listened at the very voice which he had dislike for the longest time

" have you forgotten how miserable we were after those forms of ritual ? "

He record his throat hoarse just thinking back about the things they had did just for money and couldn't help but felt regretful towards his past mistakes and actions .

" We all knew what we were getting ourselves into when we signed that deal so stop pretending like you are any different from me or the rest of us "

Tom threatened his voice drip with coldness slightly focusing on the empty street and then back at Samuel whom eyes were forward breathing heavily with nervousness

" But yet most of us are dead due to the cause of our past mistakes "

he paused thinking back at how awful each of their death was .

" they were simply forgotten not even their hard earn wealth which they had sacrifice their love one's for wasn't enough to get people nor recognition "

Samuel pointed out the fact only to receive laughter

" is it my business if the others die or not aren't you alive Even after trying to kill me "

He asked palely to Samuel who forced an ugly smile

" You deserve it Tom and I wouldn't mind doing it all over again "

Samuel whispered strongly his eyes firm which surprised Tom but was quick enough to cover his sudden change of emotion

" We aren't different than Samuel "

He smiled wryly only to receive silence from Samuel who pupils shook with a sudden change of emotion one which couldn't be explain

" Where is the boy ? "

He spit out those words with much hatred that made Samuel mouth bend at what was going on in his mind "

" Don't tell me after ( 29 ) years you decided to reunite with your son huh ! "

He asked with a mocking tone before adding

" Am not stupid Tom you had never liked that boy the moment you discovered it wasn't actually your blood .

so why the sudden interest in finding him am quite sure it's not about the reunion is it ? "

Samuel mocked the more feeling the stinging pain on his neck the more as the knife further dig into his skin

He hissed painfully tightening his fist on the wheels till it became white

" What is it you want Tom ? "

He found himself asking feeling irritated from such treatment .

" Tell me where the child is and I promise to let you keep your life "

" That's sounds funny coming from you tom "

Samuel laughed at his words knowing very well he was going to get killed either way

" did you drop him at a orphanage or what ? "

He asked impatiently his voice Deep filled with panicked as he stay still focusing on the situation at hand .

" Why are you suddenly looking for him after so many years don't tell me you still want to --- "

" You shut up and mind your business when am being nice to you , what I do have nothing to do with you so be thankful I haven't slice open your throat "

He yelled loudly into Samuel ears who nodded

" Okay I will tell you "

He pleaded softly smelling the strong stench of car oil coming from him , which he ignore feeling his grip slightly loosen on the knife

" I just need to grab my phone "

He whispered grabbing his phone from his chest pocket in a composed manner his rough fingers tip on the screen in search of a number in fast speed before pausing

" Why do you stop !! Is that the number ? "

Tom narrow his eyes wanting to grab the phone which enable Samuel to grab a hold of the knife edge firmly away from his neck which his right hand .

praying heavily in his heart as he took such drastic move

" Samuel !!! You trick me "

Tom cried out angrily dragging the knife away which sent Samuel palm bleeding who hissed in Pain

he managed to unbutton himself while receiving another slice on his shoulder ignoring the stinging pain ,

he unlocked the door falling out through the process but was quick enough to find his balance while running out towards the main road yelling .

" Help ! Help ! "

Gaining a few passerby attention who just glared at him not willing to help,

he could only cried out baring the pain he was feeling, as he tossed himself towards an upcoming police vehicle

🥀. The hospital 🥀

( 8 ; 45 Am )

while at the hospital precious hesitantly blocked Mia way , while crossing her hands

" Excuse me "

Mia politely excuse herself taking a step to her left only for precious to do the same finally gaining her attention.

" May I help you ? "

She asked calmly her thin lips curve downward at precious action , of course she recognized her as Moses college

" miss are you interested in my boss ? "

Precious asked catching Mia off guard

" is that why you keep following him around ? "

It was an embarrassing question which made Mia both angry and confused.

" What !!! "

She exclaimed her first tighten as she calmly stare at precious who swollen hard

" I think you are smart enough to understand what am saying "

precious continue a bit surprised by her own words and confidence studying Mia expression who stood calm her browns tighten in anger .

She could only blame her mouth from spilling nonsense in the first place her eyes glanced down on her shoes and back at Mia who opened her mouth

" Excuse me I think you must have mistaken "

She said taking a step to her right only to be blocked yet again

" Am definitely not mistaken "

She found herself saying even though she was indeed intimidated she couldn't back down as well

" Let me warm you he's already a married man so don't waste your energy and time chasing after older and married men but instead be focused on your task and protect us "

She increased her voice dripping with gossip attracting a few passerby who stopped to listen

after all it was rare sight to witness mostly when it involves a female police officer

" I don't understand "

Mia asked adjusting her neck lane as she boldly stood gaining precious attention whom's eyes were reflecting fear but yet boldness

" What did I say wrong ? our lives are supposed to be protected but here you searching for a husband instead , what if in your process of looking something happens to us ? "

She asked harshly taking a two steps forward

" And besides isn't it a bit embarrassing to be throwing yourself like a posititude"

She added fuel which made other's gossip at her words as someone who has always been around Moses it wasn't hard to find ways in twisting other's ways of thinking to one's favors

" What !!! "

Mia frowned her calm expression was soon twisted into that of anger , no woman likes being called a posititude mostly that of a police woman

ignoring the eye's of everyone her fingers pointed and her eyes narrow back at precious who looked sideways

" You mind your words "

Mia managed to force those words out in rage , she could finally understand Paul hatred for lawyers they were simply pretensions liars who could simply destroy one reputation with one word

" Don't get angry am just saying after all am just starting the fact "

She pointed back her chin high and proud even though she was actually sweating within her eyes didn't waver at her performance

Right there she knew that she gone a bit extreme however there's no turning back now she could only pin her trust on Moses whom had promised to fullfil a wish for her

" Miss I think you have misunderstood my intention "

Mia grind her teeth angrily she had never seen such a low class mind thinking individual for a long time .

If there were not out side she would have arrested her for defamation.

however this time was different since her hands were tied , her task was to protect not to cause further harm but yet what about her reputation .

" I heard she's chasing someone's else's husband "

She heard whispers which was loud enough to suffocate her ,

" You !! "

She pointed yet again at precious who grabbed her hands by the side only to lose balance falling drastically on her own which caused an uproar not only the passerby even Mia was startled by the sudden change of drama

" She pushed her how can a police officer abused their power "

Mia shook her Head in disbelief the loud whisper's of the crowd of passerbys was annoying as Mia had always imagine

Even though she so badly wanted to explain she knew deep down no one was eager to listen to her side of the story after all she just pointed and didn't actually push anyone , she was definitely going to be scolded if Paul heard of such lie .

" What's going on here ? "

The sudden arriver of her partner made her sigh in relief, wanting to explain what really happened but was suddenly interrupted by the sudden heart aching scream

Which shocked Mia greatly at this rate

" Ah --- "

She cried bitterly like the world was against her and couldn't but felt she deserves an award for such performance after years of experience in the field how could she not grab such act

" Precious !! "

The sudden outburst was heard from a woman ( zino ) who rush to precious side a bit surprised to see her in such sate

" Auntie !!! "

Precious whined into her arms like she was the one being bullied.

Mia could only point at precious totally pissed by her fake tears and acting, being in such situation made her believe the saying that lawyers were talented in both lies and acting .

Zino stood a little unsure about what was going on but looking at the situation she roughly guessed what had took place , her eyes glanced at Mia with coldness but yet caution to her this wasn't the first time seeing such things after all being a mald and a cleaner she was opened to the evil and the wicked deed the elite were able to do .

Those in power always have a way to oppressed the weak and that was them the weak minded one's

" Precious no need to cry "

She console a bit bitter seeing someone like precious who was always calm crying pitifully,

her eyes shook firm on not asking for an explanation in other words she deeply believe in the weak person than the person standing right in front of her

" Wow !! "

Mia exclaimed a bit saddened by the looks she was receiving when it was all the pretender fault

to her it wasn't worth explaining after all one can simply believe in lies than the truth

" Let's go "

She said coldly at her partner who awkwardly nodded following her behind who ignore the look of fear and distance from the passerby.....

Moses who stood aside was very surprised after all it was all too dramatic and funny at some angle , he had never portrayed precious as someone who could clearly make a police officer this frustrated . He was even surprised at her will power and bravely

He laughed at such turn of events applauding in his heart she was truly strong hearted to face a police officer without any fear .

🦋. Chapter nineteen 🦋.

( The ledger account )

He moved rather quickly until his pace finally slowed down the moment he step into the parking lot , his eyes scanned through the amount of cars but found it a bit hard to detect God'stime car

" Honk !! "

The loud honk was enough to attract Moses attention who soon realize it was a sign from God'stime who was trying to direct him

He simply glare round the semi quite parking lot taking few steps towards the fancy red car parked at the far end , For some reasons he couldn't help but felt anxious about God'stime sudden appearance but decided not to dwell on it .

Since he would soon understand what's was soon amidst that made him came back to Nigeria so quickly

The slight knock on the thick black glass made Moses felt like a thief and a fool

" What the heck am I doing ? "

He thought not liking the sneaking behavior he was portraying to everyone staring at him suspiciously that made him felt more ashamed of himself

" God'stime !! "

He whispered knocking yet again to receive a push from the impact from the door being opened

" Are you crazy ? "

He murmured heavily at God'stime who simply ignore him glancing forward into the way view mirror

" Get in "

He said impatiently waiting for Moses who hastily climb in slamming the door shut

" What took you so long ? "

He asked angrily noticing it was 9: 31 glancing at Moses who smug his shoulder not being bother by God'stime raging stare

" You ask me to come and I did "

" An hour earlier would be nice "

He grumble under his breath before calming down

" Why are you even back in Nigeria ? I had thought you decided to stay there for at least a year or two so what's with this sudden arriver ? "

He asked confusedly at his words

" Didn't Mr Bill told you what happened ? "

" Told me what ? "

He asked rather confused but still curious

" Mr Steve is dead "

He said placing his shakily hands on his tired face and eyes red from the continues sleepless nights

" What !!! "

He exclaimed startled by the sudden information

" He died two weeks before the press conference was cancelled "

God'stime further add which made Moses more speechless for a while

" Impossible !!! if Steve is really dead then it's supposed to be board casted on the news by now "

He pointed out a fact only to receive a mocking sneer but soon a serious expression from God'stime

" Mr Bill had informed me to stay back in the US and not informed anyone mostly you about it until he have a better solution to the problem "

He continue stretching his head shakily which Moses soon notice

" What solution can they possibly have to solve such a mess not only is Steve is an important figure he also one of the few candidate that was promised to be elected "

He reason before pausing

" Which means that both in and out is going to caused a tour moil"

He paused gazing at the silent God'stime for answers

" Mr Steve was he suffering from any health issues ? "

He asked trying to think back at any health issue he might have missed out over the short period he was assisting the now descend Steve

" No he wasn't "

God'stime replied which made Moses even more confused

" He was physically healthy"

noticing Moses impatient gaze he could only sighed

" he was killed "

He replied calmly gazing at Moses who was startled by his words

" Killed !!! As in murdered ? "

He exclaimed a bit overwhelmed by the news shaking his head

" Impossible ! Steve was a principal man why would anyone kill him ? Maybe you might be mistaken "

" He died right in front of my eyes "

He paused choke by his words and his eyes reflect the awful scene which tremble him slightly

" In all my life as a lawyer I have never witness such a scene "

He continue his lips tremble just from speaking Moses tensed just listening to him and for some reason felt fear from his words

" But that's not the reason am here "

He said firmly taking out a yellow folder from a black bag that Moses didn't take notice of

" What's this ? "

Moses found himself asking the moment it was handed over to him

" Why don't you go through those files first and then I will answer your question "

He said coolly while taking out a cigarette from a box placing it on his lips .

" What are you doing ? "

Moses asked a bit surprised at this watching him in horror as he lit up the cigarette with a lighter

" Are you crazy ? "

Moses exclaimed grabbing it from his lips

" What do you think you are doing ? have you forgotten about your health issues , do you really want to kill your self ? "

Moses yelled angrily using his finger to pressed down the spark only to receive laughter which angered Moses the more glaring at God'stime only to discover tears in his eyes

" You crying? "

He asked still surprised at what he was witnessing

" Maybe we are finally getting punishment for our sins "

He murmured lightly gazing at the distance not uttering more

" Am not going to understand anything that comes out from that mouth of your's if you don't explain to me details "

He reason with a tired sigh to listen to God'stime even breathing

" Has he fallen asleep ? "

He thought bitterly leaving him in suspense but yet relief at the same time, it was strange seeing God'stime so weak minded since he was always the cool and rational kind of guy

" God'stime !! "

He whispered tapping his shoulder to receive silence and the sudden stich of alcohol which made him itch his nose

" No wonder he was uttering nonsense "

He thought shaking his shoulder yet again

" Seems to be really asleep "

He assured himself listening to his soft soar which made Moses frown his brown tighten as he gazed back at the folder at hand with great interest studying each sides

🦋. Chapter Twenty 🦋.

( Ledger secrets )

The sounds of paper flipping could be heard as Moses browns tighten as he flipped through each page in rage

" These are blank transaction " ( transaction of illegally money in other word blank money )

He murmured lightly looking through each sentence of the file rubbing his temper

" Why are these recorded under our names ? "

He murmured heavily glaring at each signature which was under both God'stime and his name

" What's the meaning of this ? "

He thought to himself flipping through each page over again and again to discover more of his signature on each page

" When did I ? "

He murmured not quite understanding thinking deeply on when he was involved or might have signed these but nothing came to mind expect these were actually ----.

" Forged "

he managed to whispered out convince by his logic

" Forged someone has been forging my signature but who ? "

He asked himself flipping through the thick files his face turning pale at each page ,his eyes glanced at the folder which he anxiously picked from thigh only to discover some thing was still inside

" What is this ? "

He asked himself shaking it to confirm it wasn't he's imagination before placing his hand in to pick it up

" A drive "

He whispered unsure what might be inside but looking at how it was placed among these files it must be important

" My battery is dead "

He murmured heavily in deep regrets his eyes roaming round for any power bank or something but unfortunately found non he could only slide it into his pocket focusing back on the files once again .

🥀. Kk primary school ( class 3 ) 🥀

" Barnabas ! welcome back to class "

The teacher greeted with smiles her eyes glittery with every speech just like the rest of his classmates

" Thank you ma "

He politely replied while standing a bit shy but bold

" How's your health now ? "

She continue with a calm expression

" Good "

He replied indifferently noticing the stranger behind her who smile strangely for some reason he couldn't help but felt fear just looking at him making him adjust his eyes to his feet , Just like him the rest of the class also felt curious about the man standing behind their teacher

" Barnabas take your seat "

She instructed Barnabas who nodded while taking his seat

" Class let me introduce you to Wilson he's going to be your P H E teacher starting today "

She said cheerfully at the curious children who didn't dare to ask questions

" I will leave you to handle the class "

She said calmly excusing herself from the class room

" So class am Wilson as your teacher said earlier am going to be teaching you PHE that is physical health education is there any problem ? "

He asked with a smile sitting on the desk edge

" Teacher i heard that pHE is a excerise sport not a reading so does that mean we are going to do basic exercise ? "

A girl about 8 asked curiously

" Hmm ! You are correct "

He replied softly to the girl who smiled shyly