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CONTINUATION.....




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They arrived Graceville Park, and soon settled under one of the few canopies, while Bolu and his mum went to order for refreshments.

Louis sat besides his father, as Helen had already mingled with some playmates. Then he decided to let the cat out of the bag.



"Dad!" He said frightfully.

"Yes Louis, arent you going to enjoy yourself now. Dont take what i said so seriously, i was just...."


"Sam was kidnapped this morning!" Louis dropped the bombshell.

"How do you mean?" Mr Ezey adjusted, dropping the magazine he was once occupied with.


"We sneaked out to the field while the meeting was ongoing, and and....."

"And what??" His father was already uncomfortable.


"I saw two men.... Two men in dark suits with Sam in between them. He didnt come to greet me, he just speedily followed them, i could'nt see him after...."


"Lord my God!!"


"I at first didnt see anything to it, but they looked like kidnappers in the movies...." His father's face portrayed worry, he stood up and then..

"What's happening here?" His mom queried just immediately she arrived with packs of fried rice and salad. Bolu held the drinks.


" Erm my friend Sam, he was following two stout looking men, and his attitude was unusual."


"Do you have his parent's number or something?"


"No dad, just the address, they leave not far from us. I thought you knew."

His Dad's face registered acknowledment of the fact.

"Lets get going. We wont be long. Just an hour." and he held onto his son as though he was leading him to be punished for impertinence.



Bolu looked on and sat down sadly. Why now? But he later braved up and decided to lighten up the outing and make the best out of it. His mum's face shew fear, but he smiled back at her when she caught his glance.


"Dad will handle that, trust me. Lets enjoy the best of your coming back."


"Bolu, are you sure? That was fast...... An incoming call interrupted her just then. It was Big Larry! She dropped the call and suddenly felt as though everything was falling around her. She brushed off the thought and soon settled to enjoying their meal. Helen hurriedly joined them. Always full of vibe when active.




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Mr Ezey arrived the abode of Mr Ojemba just in time to see Sam's mother looking perplexed. Amaka was narrating to the neigbours what occurred about an hour ago. This was the part Mr Ezey hated the most- breaking bad news.



"Louis!" Amaka called on sighting him, then she greeted his father who cleared his throat to deliver his observations.


"Good afternoon ma'am!"

"Afternoon Sir, you are Louis' father?" she asked.


" Yes and my son here just about an hour ago told me some some unfortunate discovery that happened this erm.... Three hours ago."


"What happened? Sam did'nt come to the shop and now his sister just affirmed he informed her of his going to the field. Any idea where he may be?" Mrs Ojemba queried nervously. She could read Mr Ezey's face and saw he looked appalled.


"Erm yes! My son saw his friend Sam in between two stout looking men. He hurried off with them as Louis tried reaching to him. He said they looked like..... Strange men." He opted for that in replacement for Kidnappers. He didnt want another unfortunate incidence to ruin the day for him. She might not have the strength to carry it.


"Wait.... Sam said two men came here this morning looking for a certain Mr ibe. He described them and and, Oh my God!" Amaka covered her mouth just as soon as she opened it. She stared at her already frightened mother.


"We can handle this amicably, dont panic....." Mr Ezey tried explaining, but her screamed filled the air and stopped him.


"Madam please, please. The police is aware. I called them just upon arriving. Lets head to the station fast. He suggested and just as he ignited his vehicle, a car drove in. It was Sam's father.


"What's going on Clara?" He saw she was'nt at her shop which was unusual to him.

"Sam is missing dad." Amaka stammered. Two men....

"What are you saying now? What exactly do you mean? Mr Ojemba inquired.


"Two men came here and and.... "Mrs Ojemba was already weeping.

"And WHATTT?" Mr Ojemba voice thundered through the partially crowded compound. Neighbours trooped to check out what was going on.



"My son saw him with these same two men hurrying away before he could get to him." Mr Ezey interjected.

Mr Ojemba stared hard at Mr Ezey. He only then noticed his presence after he spoke "And you are?"


"My son is classmates and best friend's with your son, Mr....."

"Ojemba!" He filled in his identity.


"Amaka say something! Say something." Definitely he was yet to put the puzzle together.


"Papa, they asked after a Mr Ibe!" Amaka sulked.


"Mr Ibe!!!!"

Mr Ojemba slumped.



Song: BurnaBoy- Yawa dey

charijee: A bit confused. .....who's Sam pls?

(places hand on head) (lowers intonations, voice pitch) Sam is Louis' classmate/best friend. Check earlier pages to see it there.