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kelvyncruz:
Jeez, is there no good policeman in Akpatu?
You're one in a million silver

Thanks bro

showgoeson:
Wow, i wasn't expecting that, but i don't get one thing, i understand chief Justin wasn't in the kingdom, he can't just come out of know where and starts fighting for the throne, pls throw more light on that.
Nice update.

Throwing more light on chief Justin character in the comment section is like telling you the whole story, so i beg you to continue reading and you'll find out everything there is about him..
Thanks..

Vidamia:
Which kind of story is this...the chiefs killed the former king and pious took revenge which is fine but now the writer is making me believe what pious did was wrong. Now police and other chiefs son wanna take revenge.....does this story make sense......sorry to say

I understand your point bro, but i suggest you wait till the story is completed before you decides if the story makes any sense or not..
No police is taking revenge on anyone, Dillan is only planning revenge because he felt Pious killed his father, right from the onset, Dillan has always portrayed his father's(Carlos) character, so him seeking revenge is understandable.
The truth is, you won't get where am heading to just with these few episodes you've read, just keep reading and you'll find the answer to your question...
Thanks..

Hardes:
The boss should be pious or dillian

Hmmm

Jesubaby:
Oh my goodness! The suspense is getting too much. Pious life is seriously in danger. I'm just scared of what Silver1996 will going to write in the next episode. I feel like going away for sometimes. Silver abeg, save Pious from his enemies.

Please don't go away oo

Ibroslank:
Give me this crown of predictions and u will be surprised at my predictions but no thud attack on coronation day woooo 11 June 2019 waiting silver 1996

I love your predictions bro...

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 16







Rita tossed a strap of her backwards and turn her gaze over the high buildings, sited on the balcony upstairs, she watched the sun stared at the world without pause through the crystal clear sky. Fragile ornamental plants withered under the glare of the fiery orb while the trees sagged as if exhausted. The heat radiating from the streets soon created an atmosphere of an oven. Many people sought comfort from the heat by eating ice cream or drinking chilled beverages. Sweat rolled off their foreheads like liquid beads, darkening their clothing....,she turn back her gaze to the door when she heard his footsteps, in his right hand was a bottle of wine, champagne, she can't really tell the different, she's a complete tyro when it comes to different types of wine, she's only familiar with the common ones..

She watched him dropped the wine and two glasses on the table, her eyes darted to his face, he's more cute than the last time she saw him but there was something different about his face, he had the kind of expression that tells her she isn't welcomed, deep down she knows she isn't, he will never want to see her after what she did at the wedding, she messed up, she could have end things when she had the chance but the devil set her up, he deceive her to the D-day, there he messed her up and she allowed it, she allowed herself to be the devil's pawn....

She jolted out from her thoughts by the shoot sound of the wine opening.., a light smile circled her lips as the wine poured in his hand making him pull up his long-sleeved..

"Never good with wines.. "James said with a chuckle

"Who is..?
She expected a grin, a smile from him but she didn't get it, instead he pour the wine into the two glasses leaving it in halves....

"Here you go.. "He said handling her one of the glasses...

"Thank you" she muttered taking the glass off his hand..

James watch her as she took a swig of the wine..
"Taste good.. "She said looking at the name in the bottle

"Yeah.. "
He dragged out a chair to sit beside her..

Cold sweat glistened on her brow. With hands clasped tightly in front of her stomach she constantly fiddled with her knuckles, weaving her fingers in and out of each other....,she thought she was well prepared to face him after everything that happened, to settle the mistakes of the past and moved on, but now it seems even the breathe she ache for has left her, she was completely clueless on what to say, she remembered their moments together, she would have seen their future reflected in them, her hand being touched gently by a man who adored her and a shy smile playing on her lips...

Her stomach knotted up and a small sigh of anxiety leap out of her mouth making her turn her gaze to the tall buildings away from his eyes...,she thought this will be easy, she thought her visit here was just to settle scores, 'apologise and move on with her damn life' but doing that was proving difficult than she anticipated...

"A lovely sight right.. ?

She exhales and reverts her eyes to him once more...

"After the wedding.. "He stated softly not looking at her, his gaze fixed on the building.. "before i travelled, i come here almost everytime to look at the buildings, at the world, where no one but you can see you, it's peaceful here.. "

She swallowed and quickly took her glass of wine to her mouth almost emptying the whole content , did he bring her up here to be reminded of what she did.., is this his rebound view or what...?
"Your uncle's murderer.. "She said softly..."Has he been caught yet.. ?

Her pulse pounded in her temple when he move his face to face her, his furrowed brows digging a hole in her heart....

"No.. "

She took a deep breathe beginning to regret why she brought it up, perhaps she should just go straight to the point, sooner or later he's going to ask the reason for her visit and she feared she won't be able to let it out ..
Gosh, what's wrong with her, this few months she's been on her own, she's been able to do well, able to convince herself she was over what happened...

"But it's clear who killed him.. "

Her heart raced when the words landed in her ears, who's he suspecting, she only walked out of the alter, she didn't kill him....
"Who..? She asked anxiously, her heart pounding hard against her chest...

"I mean am not sure if he's responsible, but all the reasons he did it points to him.. "

She sigh, a sigh of relief, glad it wasn't her he painted the murderer, she couldn't have lived with the fact he had that kind of thought.. "Who are you suspecting...?

He sniff and took another swig of his drink,....."The one who calls himself the king.. "

"Who calls himself the king..? She ask, then she cracked it.. "Do you mean the king.. ?

He hesitated a bit, then he nodded

"Why would you think that..? She ask thinking up her own reasons

"You must have heard what happened five years ago...?

She sigh trying to recall the rumours that went wild in town a few months ago..."Did they do it..?

He snorted.. "I don't know if my uncle joined hands with the rest of the chiefs in killing the king five years ago, but if the rumours are true, that my suspicion is also true.. "

"King Pious killed the chiefs.. "

"He came back for revenge, that was why he changed his name to Ferico Carter, he killed my uncle..., and i think he was the one who suggested the mask wedding, so no-one will know who really killed my uncle.. "

Her jaw dropped and she gasped for more breathe, she thought of all the reasons that could proves his words true...
"But there is no evidence that ties him to the chief death, i believe if there was, the police would have found out.. "

"The case has been buried, but i intend re-digging, if he killed my uncle, he needs to pay for his crimes, a murder is a murder no matter the reasons... "

"Yeah.. "She muttered still finding it hard to believe, you can count on me if you need anything... "







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Sun sank lower in the sky, light of day draining away, giving way to the velvety dark of night, crickets chirping, dusky, colors subdued in the fading light..
Pious, smartly dressed, was about going out when the arrival of an unexpected guest was announced by his thugs.., curious to know who it was, he sat down on his favourite chair...

Minutes later, the door reopen and a man and a young girl walked in.., Pious stare at them wondering where he had met them, he exhales when he realise he haven't..., but if they were here for some demand from him, he can't attend to them, he has important issues to focus on..

"Your majesty.. "Chief Justin said walking towards him..

Pious gritted wondering who he was and what he wanted.., he glance at the girl whose face was shaded with a smile, her evening gown doesn't seem like they were poor or needed alms from him..

"Am really sorry to catch you at this late hour.. "Chief Justin added extending his hand for a handshake

Pious force a smile on and took in his hands, not that he was really interested in knowing him....

"Am Chief Justin... "

Pious quickly frown at the mention of 'chief'

"And this is my daughter, Maia.. "He added taking Maia into his hand

Pious gaze shifted to her once more, she was beautiful, he didn't notice it earlier, she was way more gorgeous than most women...

"We just came into town and we wanted to pay our respects to the king of this land...

"It's an honour to meet you, your majesty.. "Maia chimes in..

Pious smiled back.. "Actually, am not the king yet, i bet you must have heard what happened at my coronation.. "

"Yes, we heard it, so sad.. "Chief Justin said.. "But that doesn't change the fact that the throne is your birthright, moreover i heard the palace is almost returning back to it's glory.. "

"Yes.., the builders are trying their best.. ,why don't you sit, let me offer you something.. "

"Oh there will be no need for that your highness.."Chief Justin interjects.. "Actually, we were getting somewhere before we decided to come see you.., i mean what kind of subject will i be if i don't come personally to pay my respects to the king of this land.."

"I guess you'll still be around when am crowned king so you can fully pay your respect.. "

"I'll want that, your highness... "








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With the basket of the things she took, she head towards the counter to make payment...

"Good evening madam.. "The cashier said

"Good evening.. "

She dropped the goods on the counter..
Minutes later, she was told how much her goods cost..
She deep her hand inside her handbag to bring out her card to make payment.., she furrowed her brows when she couldn't find it.., she search her purse but it wasn't there, sticking to plan B, she took out the cash she had on her but it wasn't even half of the amount...
"Oh my God.. "She muttered..."Am really sorry i can't take any of these, i forgot my card.. "

The cashier's smiling face slowing faded into a frown..."No problem madam.. "

"That shit happened to me once.. "Giselle chimes in from her side..

She glance at her and force a smile on..."This has never happened to me, am really ashamed.. "

"Come-on, you need not be.. "Giselle said walking close to her.. "It could have happened to anyone.. "She shift her gaze to the cashier.. "How much is her money..?
The cashier told her and Giselle paid the bills..






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"Thank you so much for what you did out there.. "She said as they stepped outside each carrying their bag of goods..

"Come-on, you've said that for the hundredth time.., it happens, i believe you would have done same if i were in that shoes.. "

She chuckled.. "Not everyone has that benevolent heart., i must say your type are rare.. "

A smile surrounded Giselle gorgeous lips.. "Come on please, enough of the compliments.., where are you heading to.. ?

"Do i even remember the place, i will have to call my neighbor to tell me.., i just moved to town.. "

"Oh.. "

"Am Selene... "

"Giselle .."

"You know, since i moved here, you're the first nice person I've met.."

"Maybe we should hang out sometime then, you see i have no friends around.. "

"Neither do i.., i mean over here.. "

They both laugh..
Giselle opened her purse and gave her a card... "My home address and number are there, visit anytime you feel like.. "

"Of course, i will do just that... "

"Are you sure, you don't want a lift.. ?

"Of course.. "She replied running close to the jeep.. "I will call my neighbor on the way.."

Giselle laugh and they both climbed into the jeep..







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With a glass of wine in his hand, chief Justin trot towards the painting in the wall, he rub his fingertips in the painting, then he turn back to face him...
"Why do you think the woman in this painting is holding a bow and an arrow...?

Detective Jones dropped his glass, hands tucked in his pocket, he walked up to him, took a closer look at the painting.. "Probably going for a hunt.. "

"Look at her expression Jones, she's angry, do you know why she is..?

Detective Jones scoffs, how the hell would he know why she has an angry expression... "Maybe she couldn't kill any animal.. "

Chief Justin laughs.. "No son, she's angry because someone else enjoyed her hardwork, she had an animal trapped in her trap, but before she could get there, some wild animal has devoured it, look carefully, you will see a line of blood on the floor, that's the reason for her angry face.. "

Detective Jones jut his chin, the story had meaning to him..

"Am just coming from Pious house.. "Chief Justin said

"You went there, i told you i was handling him, soon enough he'll be behind bars.... "

"No son, i didn't go there to do what you're thinking, i only paid him a visit.. "

"You sent him a message a few days ago by sending three men dressed as police to attack him, that must have scared him.. "

"Clearly, he isn't scared, he's a bone, he won't be easy to chew on.."

"Father.. "

Both men spun round to the direction of the Maia's voice..

"Baby.. "Detective Jones said walking close to her.., he pressed a kiss on her lips when he was close enough..

"What are the two of you hatching behind my back..? Maia ask jokingly

Detective Jones chuckled.. "Your father was just telling me how he's going to become the next king of Akpatu.... "








TBC
sorry for the late update...

Ann2012:
Thanks for the update

Who is this Detective Jones terrorizing Pious? Make we treat him fuckup na

doctorexcel:
I beg to disagree. My taka is hale and healthy. Abi mr silver

I don't know oo

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 15








The flight responses kick in, increasing the doctor's heart rate, flooding him with added adrenaline..,his fingers trembled as the doctor's question rang once again in his head...

Detective Jones beat his fingertips on the table to tell him how impatient he was to hear his answer..

The doctor took in a deep drag to calm his panic, he knows there is no coming back from it once he spill the bean but he can't put his daughter's life in jeopardy, he will never forgive himself for that...

"Doctor.. "Detective Jones called out

"Well, i, i...

"Just let it out doctor, for your daughter's sake.. "

His breathe quickened and his life flashed before his eyes, just when he was about to say a word, he heard a nurse calling for him from outside, then the office door quickly open..

"Doctor, an accident victim has just been rushed in, he needs you.. "The nurse said with pants breathe...

Relief washed over the doctor's face and he quickly stood up.. "I have to go.."

"Of course.. "Detective Jones said, a bit disappointed he has hit a snag in his goal.... "I wouldn't want to be a hindrance to saving someone's life..,i guess we'll do this another time"He pick up his bag and walked out of the office...

The doctor sigh, the patient must be God sent, he just wished everything sorts itself out before his next visit..
"Let's go.. "He said to the nurse..






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"Are you sure your uncle wouldn't scold you for bringing me here..? Ted asked pulling the bottle of beer to himself

Dillan scoffs.. "Who cares about that.. "

"Nice safe house.. "Ted said taking a swig of his beer.., he stare at the bottle.. "Don't you have anything strong.. "
"According to my uncle, am not old enough to have anything strong.. "

Ted chuckles.."Your uncle have no idea who you are.. "

"My mother, she went to Akpatu to retrieve my father's body from the police.. "

"The police has him..?

Dillan threw him an askance look.. "They're in charge.. "

Oh..!

"Am angry am not there with her to bring back my father's body.. "

"Do you think your mother or uncle can clear your name..?

Dillan sniffled, he was tired of running, of hiding, he would have been more strategic in enacting his revenge, he can't be on the run forever... "I can't keep running Ted, one way or the other, my name needs to be cleared.. "

"I told you i had a better plan when you came up with the idea of burning the palace.. "

"I will kill that bastard.. "

Ted huff, he took another swig and dropped the bottle.. "Do you think killing him at his mother's funeral is a good strategy.. "

"It is.. "Dillan said.. "If you do as i told you, everything will go smoothly.. "

"He might know we'll be coming for him.. "

"Even if he finds out in some way, he won't be able to outsmart us, he won't know where the bullet came from.. "





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Fires of fury and hatred smoldered in Pious eyes as he dropped the phone...
"Who was it..? Giselle ask gently, her eyes louring down to his clenched fist...

Deeply infuriated, Pious smashed the glass of wine in his hand on the floor..

Terror washed through Giselle as pieces of the glass scattered over the room... ,heart pulsating, she turn to face him, His normally calm and pleasant demeanor slowly changed and his face contorted in an all - consuming anger; his nostrils flaring, his eyes flashing and closing into slits, his mouth quivering and drooling, slurring words that were unintelligible came spewing into space like a volcano releasing its pent up emotions into the darkness....,but yet she drew closer to him...

"Baby.. "She muttered quietly... "Was it the doctor who called.. "

Hands folding into a fist, Pious turn his furious eyes at her..

"Is this about the detective...?

"That detective is beginning to get on my nerve.. "He scowled..

"Did he meet with the doctor.. "

"Yes.., and that stupid doctor is prepared to reveal everything if i don't do something about it.. ,i swear i will rip out the bones of that detective.. "

"This isn't the time to be angry, anger makes you do stupid things and stupid gets you killed, we must be careful now, the clock is beginning to turn against us.. "

"No clock is turning against us.. "Pious hollered.., enough of that detective, am going to handle him my own way..,am done playing nice "He added furiously and began to walk away..

Giselle exhales trying to calm her panic, she stare at the broken glass, Pious is changing, not the kind of change he should be, he's turning into something else, something dark and she feared it may consume him given the way everything is going to hell.....






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James sniff as he dust off the dust from the window, he stopped to take a look around, the house was quiet as if no one has lived in it before, with his uncle's death so with the dismissal of his uncle workers..

He dropped the broom and hopped into the couch allowing his eyes scan round the place, he left town after the funeral of his uncle, he returned because someone has to take care of the house, his uncle has no one but him, after his uncle daughter dead, his uncle left everything in his name, who would have thought he'll become such a millionaire in the future..

He stood up again, hands propelled behind him, he began to take a stroll round the mansion, the house needs cleanup, he's of the idea of hiring cleaners or perhaps employing people to take care of the house...
Now that he has a seat in the company, he should as well move over to the mansion, but the mansion reminds him of so many things, things he doesn't want to remember but they keep popping up in his head, he thought about Rita, he wonder where she is, since he arrived the day before, he was at the verge of going to see her but going there will only bring back those memories he's trying to forget, as much as he wants to forget her, he just can't, her contribution in his uncle's early demise has made him think the worst of her lately, that was why he left town, left her....

He still care for her, no day passes that he doesn't think of her, but he hates it, hates he still cares, there was no logical explanation for what she did to his uncle at his wedding day, she had time to cut it off but she didn't, only to break his heart at the dine minute...

Somehow, he also feels responsible for his uncle's death, if he hadn't fallen for her, fallen deep, what happened that day wouldn't have happened..
The person who killed his uncle was still unknown to him, the police couldn't find the killer but he knows the killer was still out there, and that was the bigger reason he came back, to find out who killed his uncle and the only way he can do that is accepting the seat in the company..

His uncle had enemies, enemies his uncle never told him.., he has thought much about it, the mysterious way his uncle friends disappeared from the surface of the earth..
He has heard the rumours in the past, rumours stating the chiefs including his uncle killed the king five years ago, the King's children were said to have run away with everyone believing the eldest son had his father killed..
But then they reappear after five years with a different identity, he wonder why a person will change his identity if not for revenge..

He has put the puzzle together and came with the conclusion that the present king killed the chiefs, including his father..
Many times while in the city, he has thought of coming to Akpatu to confront Pious, ask him what he gained by killing his uncle, but now that he was here, he guess this was the time, if truly he's responsible for his uncle's death, he should be in jail as well.., no matter the reason, a killer is a killer and must face justice...

He head towards the kitchen, it was the same way as he has left it after he dismissed the staffs, he opened the cabinets looking around to see if there was any spoilt foodstuffs..
He closed it back and stepped into the dinning.., he flexed his fingers and sigh when his eyes caught his uncle's picture on the wall..

He brought the picture down and all the memories he's been trying to forget came flooding his head once more...
He crunched down to the dinning chair as he remembered all the good times he had with his uncle, he knows his uncle will never forgive him for having a secret affair with his fiancee..

He looked up when the doorbell rang, he dropped the picture on the table wondering who was knocking, he knows someone was in the house or could it be the gardener knocking..

With a deep intake, he began to trot towards the door, the gardener was the only staff he didn't dismissed, he felt someone should be around to take care of the flowers to avoid them from withering...
Not bothering to ask who it was, he pulled down the door knob, his heart skipped when he saw her from the little space the door created, the least person he wanted to see was there standing right in front of him..

"Hi... "Rita muttered softly

For a moment, he just stood staring at her wondering why she was here, he heard she left town a day after his uncle's funeral but he didn't care to call her or ask how she was fairing.., it was hard for him but he wanted to maintain his distance..

"Hi.. "he muttered, he wasn't sure if the word was loud enough for her to hear, he was still in shock, he never thought she will show her face to him again after what happened on her wedding day..

She swallowed wondering how she's going to begin, it was difficult for her to summon up courage to come see him when she heard he's in town..,but she needed to put the past behind her and in doing that, it means facing it.... "I heard you were in town.. "She said with clenched teeth

He gritted, she was still good looking as she was, she hasn't change, except for her funny hairstyle that seems to make her head a bit bigger as it should.....

"I just came to say hi.. "She added when he said nothing but stare at her..

He quickly jolted out from his thoughts when her next words hit his ears.. "Come on, come in.. "
He stepped out of the day, she hesitated a bit, then she walked in..






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The tears burst forth like water from a dam, spilling down Cassandra's face. She felt the muscles of her chin tremble like a small child and she look toward the car windscreen , as if the light from outside could soothe her..

It saddens her that her husband died such a terrible death, her husband wasn't the best husband but he didn't deserves that kind of death, that kind of torment, how will his soul rest in peace..

She took out her handkerchief from her bag and wipe her eyes but the uncontrollable tears kept running down making her revisit the moment she saw Carlos burnt body, barbecued to the core..

She avert her eyes from the windscreen and focus them on the front screen, just when she was about to speak to the driver to turn off the AC, another car speedily overtook them and stopped in front of her car..

Her heart raced with tremendous speed as the driver quickly kicked on the brakes.. ,still trying to process what just happened, gun men came out from the car.., she couldn't breathe, couldn't move, she just watched as they open the car door and push out her driver..

Fear streaked, heart pulsating, she obeyed as one of them shouted at her to come down..
They quickly push her into theirs, two men sat on her sides and they drove out leaving her driver facedown.....

Heart beating hard, she stare at them, with shaking mouth, she muttered.. "Who are you..?

One of the thug turn his face to her side and her heart skipped...
"You need not worry.."The thug said.. "You're going to see the boss.. "

With those words, the thug gagged her with his mighty hand, she tried to fight but couldn't, slowly she began to fade until she drowned into an oblivion of unconsciousness....






TBC
sorry for the late update

kelvyncruz:
Pious will go to jail, Francis will be king after the reign of ogini.
Thanks for the update

U welcome brother

JerryOJerry6429:
I don't think they're are the palace o, remember the palace was set on fire by Dillan, they're at the mansion and i won't blame Pious if he eventually goes mad, he has suffered too much losses already, accepting Gerald will only remind him of what Carlos and Dillan did to him.
Silver please, have you completed the whole story, if yes please tell me how i can get it, i don't mind paying any amount to get one, i can't stand this suspense anymore.
Thanks for the update

Am still at it brother.

Creeza:
This is really nice, but sorry I'm asking.. Is the palace so porous and free that anybody can reach the king? And there is this thing I find interesting, Giselle calls him by his first name.. such a feat for someone who is a king . I think he has lost it allready he might aswell loose his mind too. Kudos anyways.. keep em coming.

Tnks bro

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 14







The wind blew through the police station with a powerful passion, scattering old and new documents as if they were the leaves of fall and banging the doors as if they were its chaotic drum beat - the marching band of one without fingers or hands....
The thoughts of Sonia evaded Kess head as the cool breeze of the wind pricks his skin, she didn't say anything when he told her he loves her, she just left him standing there like a fool,, he has tried talking to her but he thought he should give her sometime..,some space, he has decided to head home after the meeting with the DPO..

He jolted out from his thoughts when he notice the DPO's eyes were on him..., he wonder if the DPO asked something he didn't hear..
He glance at Douglas who wink at him..

"Are you here with us Kess..? The DPO ask

Kess exhales, he wonder how he's going to survive if Sonia eventually leaves, he really hopes she isn't gone before he returns home.. "Yes sir.. "

"You seem to be on the edge, is anything the matter..?

Was his feelings that bleak, he knew it wasn't appropriate mixing emotions with duties, love is the death of duty, so his father used to say.. "Everything is fine sir.. "

He sigh when the DPO gave him an edging look, that kind of look that tells you your flimsy statement is unbelievable....

"Whoever these guys are sir, they didn't leave any evidence.. "Douglas chimes in

Kess insufflate when his brains finally bounce back to the topic for discussion...

"I see... "The DPO muttered reclining his back on the chair..

"I do have a question sir.. "Douglas said.. "More like a thought.. "

The DPO motioned him to continue..

"Don't you think whoever launched that attack on the king must be connected to the chiefs death..?

Kess swallowed and fuse his gaze on him..

"Why do you think so..? The DPO ask keenly to hear the answer..

"I know am new in town sir but i did my homework, i know the chiefs started dying after the arrival of the king, with this theory, anyone could believe the king killed them, i strongly believe that whoever attacked the king must be a relative, or maybe a son to one of the chiefs.. "

"If that was the case, the king would be dead.. "Kess said

"Maybe whoever he is doesn't want him dead.. "Douglas countered

"It doesn't make any sense.."Kess said..

"It's just a thought.. "

"Even if it's true.. "The DPO cut in.. "We don't know whose son is responsible.. "

"We can start by knowing the chiefs that bore male children.. "Douglas said

"Fine.., i implore the two of you to look into it, no matter what, we must know who attacked the king.. "

"Yes sir.. "They both said after the other..
The DPO nodded and they left the room..
The DPO stare outside wondering if the rain was going to come after the wind..
He turn to face the door again when it creaked, then it opens...
He stare at the woman standing at the door, he has seen her before, then it hit him...

"Good morning DPO.. "She said calmly.... "Am late chief Carlos wife, I've come to claim his body.. "






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The mirror had that patina of age over the bronze frame, likewise the surface of the glass was splotched black in places. Pious stood and stared at himself, or at least the distorted image of himself. The mirror showed him the boy the world saw, all they saw, somehow it didn't seem right. Inside he was fireworks and rage, love and frustrations, ambition and fear. All they saw was black hair and the kind of blue eyes you forget while you're still looking at them. He ran a finger over the frame, feeling its cool ridges...,he glance at the top and his eyes fell on the picture frame of his mother..

He quickly pick it up, wipe the frame with his palm.., he thought of all the good memories he has of her.., he sniff sucking in the layer of tear that was at the verge of drenching his eyes..
He felt Giselle soft hands wrapped around him from behind and her head rested on his shoulder...

"It will be okay dear.. "Giselle muttered softly..

Pious sniff and wipe his eyes, gently he dropped the frame on where he took it..then spun round to face Giselle...
"Thank you for been here"

"There is no where else i would be.. "

They shift their gaze to the intercom when it started ringing..
"I will get it.. "Giselle said walking towards it.., she hesitated a bit, then she picked it up.. "Hello.. "

"Good morning madam.."A voice sounded from the other end.. "There is someone here to see the king.. "







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Pious eyes fell on the women and the young boy one of them was holding.., he can attest he has seen the boy somewhere...

"Good morning your majesty.. "The women said..

"Good morning.. "Giselle chimes in when she noticed Pious was taking a longer time to give a reply..

Pious grunted and sat down....,he stare at the women waiting for them to explain why they were in his house...

"We were told you were asking to see the king.. "Giselle said

"Yes.. "One of the women replied.. "We are nurses from hightown hospital, a few days ago this young boy was rushed to our hospital, he was almost at the brink of death but to God be the glory, he survived.., the person who brought him in didn't return.. "

Pious swallowed, sometimes, he forgets he's a king, considering everything that has happened to him, anyone in his shoes would have probably done same..

"The doctor was at the verge of taking him to an orphanage home since the person who brought him in didn't return and there was no way of reaching him.., but then we remember seeing him in a picture with... "The woman took a slight pause wondering how Pious will take it..

"With what.? Giselle ask

"With the late king.. "

Anger rushed through Pious at the mention of the late king.., he quickly recall who the boy is, he's Desmond bastard son....

"He's the late king son your majesty.., "The woman added

Pious stare at him, he wondered how he end up in the hospital..

"We thought since both his parents are gone, the king of this kingdom might be kind enough to take him in.. "

"Take him in.."Pious riposte.. "Does my house look like an orphanage home.. ?He ask, anger etched in his voice, how could he possibly take in the grandson of his enemy, a boy whose uncle killed his mother and destroyed the palace..

"Your highness, you're the king of this kingdom..

"And so what..? Pious cut in harshly...."Do you expect me to..

"Pious... "Giselle called out, she couldn't believe Pious was capable of uttering such words....

Infuriated, Pious stood up and walk out on them..
Still shock by Pious words, Giselle turn her attention to the women.. "Am really sorry for what you have to hear.. "

"There's really no problem, we brought him here because we thought he will be more okay here.. "

"Of course he will.. "

"I don't want to stay here.. "Gerald whimpered.. "I want to go to my mother.. "

"No dear.. "Giselle said standing up to meet him but he drew aback.., Giselle knows Pious words must have scared him, she never expected Pious to latched out like that... "Please i beg you, leave him with us.. "

"It's clear the king doesn't want him.., there's really no need leaving him here"

"Please understand.., the king has been through alot, if you've lived his life, you will understand why he latched out like that.. "

"I understand what you're trying to say, but for now i think it's best the boy goes back with us.. "

"I agree with you, i will talk to the king.."

"Thank you for your time... "

"My mother, i want to see my mother.. "Gerald cried out

Giselle pitied him, at such a young age, he has lost so much, suffered such tragedy..







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The doctor took a deep drag as he check the shelves for a copy of the DNA report, Pious has called him earlier asking for it, though he wonder why he was asking but he was keen to find out, perhaps he can get some cash from him if he gives him the report..
He quickly face the door when a knock came in..., he hesitated a bit before answering..
He sat down, wondering who the person standing at the door was..

"Good morning doctor.. "Detective Jones said walking in

"Good morning...,have a seat "

"Detective Jones.. "He said showing him his badge..

The doctor's heart snapped, why was a detective here to see him..

"What a nice room you've made for yourself.. "Detective Jones said looking around

The doctor drew in a smile"Thank you, but i must ask the reason for this visit detective.. "

"Yeah.., i believe we should cut down to the chase....,i heard you were the late chief Buzo doctor.. "

"Yes, that's correct.. "

"And i also heard you did the DNA of his son, Max.. "

Shock swept through him, until now he has thought only Buzo ,Max and the king knows the truth about the DNA test..

"Don't be surprise doctor.., the chief other son, Jacob.., i believe you know him, he told me you're the one who carried out the DNA test that proves Max is actually the late chief son.. "

"Chief Buzo is dead, why are you bringing him up.. "The doctor queried with shaking mouth

"I know the chief is dead, but don't you think some secrets don't get buried with us.. ?

"I don't know what you mean by that.. "

"You do doctor, i know you do, you made a false DNA result to prove Max is the late chief blood.. "

"I did nothing of such.. "The doctor countered

"Do you know you can be arrested for an accomplice to murder..?

Fear pricked him.. "You've said enough nonsense, i need you to leave my office.. "

"Why are you in a haste to drive me out doctor, does this mean am telling the truth.. ?

"You don't know what you're saying detective.. "

"The clock is ticking against you doctor, it will be a thing of shame if everything you've built for yourself crumbles down in minutes.., your reputation and your license will be totally ruined.. "

Terror washed through him, he suck in breathe trying hard to calm his panic..

"We know everything doctor, we know you made a false DNA report and we have proof.. "

"If you've proof, then what are you doing here..?

"Are you admitting am saying the truth.. ?

"Am not admitting anything, now please get the hell out of my office.. "

Detective Jones gritted, he knew it won't be easy getting him to talk but he believes if he scare him enough, he'll talk and his confession will be another proof in taking Pious down..

"You see doctor, lying will only make things hard for you, you have two choices, come clean and keep your work and reputation intact, or you can let me reveal everything and you lose everything and wined up in jail for the other better days of your life.. "

The doctor's heart raced at tremendous speed, he couldn't help it, now he knows why Pious had called for the DNA true report, that report is the only thing that proves that Max was indeed not Buzo's son, he needs to destroy it before he ends up on the bad side of the clock...

"I believe you keep records of everything you do here, there must been a report or a copy of that DNA test.. "

The doctor's heart skipped...

"Give me the true report and i promise you, you won't be harm when everything starts going to hell.. "

"I think it's time you leave my office.. "He said with trembling lips..

"Do not think am joking doctor, did you or did you not made a false DNA report on Max..?

"I didn't.. "The doctor yelled..

"Am giving you a chance doctor, confess what you did or been dragged down as an accomplice to murder..,your little girl, i wonder how she'll survive without a mother.."

"Do not talk about my daughter.. "The doctor retorted

"Of course, i do not seek to talk about your daughter but sometimes the future must be talked about, are you willing to go to jail and abandon your fourteen year old daughter all by herself, for what, to protect someone who has nothing to lose.. "

The doctor's heart sanked as he thought about his options, his little girl is all he has, she's the reason he is who he is, if everything goes south, he'll be the one to suffer the greater loss, Pious on the other hand has no father, no mother, his brother disappeared without a trace, he certainly has nothing to lose, to protect his skin, he has to spill the bean, he can't go down, no way on earth is he doing that.. Only Pious alone has to suffer the horrors of prison, not him, God forbid..

"So what will it be doctor, are you going to tell me what i need to hear..?
Detective Jones waited impatiently for his reply, but no matter what his reply will be, he knows something for sure, Pious is going down....







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NEXT ON KINGS..
SNEAK PEAK

infuriated, Pious threw the glass of wine against the wall...
"This is not time to get angry, anger makes you do stupid things and stupid gets you killed, we must be careful now, the clock is turning against us...

sly12345:
How's it unfair, it's good he raped her, i pray Francis reaches Mogula fast and king Jafar can killd him while Katherine watch.

Are you serious

JerryOJerry6429:
I've been a guest here but i decided to register today to comment on this Wonderful story, i finish the book 1 of this story yesterday, i enjoyed every episode that i didn't want it to end, but though i was sad over Taka death and Edna, i started the book 2 yesterday and finally am here. I must say you're a great writer, this is the first story that moved me to register, it's just like am watching a seasonal movie with so much twists and suspense.
Reading through the last few episodes has made me wondering where exactly are you heading to, do you want to put Pious in jail, i actually thought since all the chiefs are dead, the primary concern should be how to kill Dillan not even put him in jail, he deserves death for killing Edna and those people who died in the fire but it seems every attempt to catch Dillan is fruitless.
Am yet to hear from Bianca, what became of her after what she did, is her part in the story over?
Keep up the good work sir, i strongly believe you'll be going places. Am glue to this story to the end, sometimes i wish it never ends.
Please let my main man Francis meets Katherine before King Jafar do what he plans to her, can't wait for their reunion.

Wow thanks..

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 13







All the reasons not to answer his damn questions come flooding into Max's head, as if his body chemistry just sent them a blanket invitation. He felt the soft panic that can grow or fade depending on what he do next. It will fade if he back away and tell him to scram, but then he have to do this all again another time. It will grow if he let these thoughts swirl into a vortex of stupidity, eating their own tail. Or he can breathe real slow, let the thoughts leak into the ether and be the real boss of himself...

He gritted weighing the pros and cons of what's about fall out from his mouth.... "I don't know what you're talking about.. "He said crisply

Detective Jones exhales, he scan his eyes round the room and focus them back on him again... "We can do this the hard way if you want.. "

"I told you before detective, if you're going to interrogate me, i demand my lawyer be present.. "

"Of course, you'll need your lawyer, but do you really think that a lawyer can save you from this..?

A muscle twitched involuntarily at the corner of Max right eye making his eyes flicks at his father's side and at him again.., his pulse pounding in his temple, he let out a smile.. "You do know detective, that is not appropriate to accuse someone without concrete evidence.. "

"Oh i have evidence.. "Detective Jones replied shapily... "Evidence that will put you away for a very long time.. "

"And by putting me away, you mean jail..?

"Lets not dwell on what we already know Max.., i know what you did, but am willing to give you a chance to come clean on your own, confess what you did and who put you up to it.. "

Cold sweat glistened on his furrowed brow. With hands clasped tightly in front of his stomach he constantly fiddled with his knuckles, weaving his fingers in and out of each other...."Like i said detective, am not telling you a damn thing without my lawyer.. "

"If that's your choice, then i suggest you get your lawyer ready, because i will be back and i won't be this lenient when i return.. "He glance at Zuru, then to him.. "My good wishes to your father.. "He added and left the room..

Max took a deep breathe to calm his panic..., everything is about going to hell...







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Pious clenches his fists tightly, until his nails dig into the palm of his hand, but he barely notices. The only thing he is really aware of, is the sound of his heart throbbing against the cage of his chest reminding him of the attackers that rain bullets in his car earlier.., the thought of not knowing who they are vexed him to the core....

"Is she gone..? He ask the moment Giselle entered..

"Yes.. "Giselle muttered walking towards him, she study his face, he doesn't seem well, he was angry, she can tell when he is and when something was bothering him, he stare at the fresh scar in his forehead, she had saw it earlier but she didn't ask what happened since they were so occupied with the task of catching Dillan...

"What happened baby..? She ask softly, her finger slightly rubbing the scar in his forehead..

Pious swallowed, as much as he wants to tell her, he can't, not for any other reason but protecting her but he wonders if he will really be giving her true protection by lying to her..
Just as he was about to speak, the door creak open again, this time so loud that Giselle was shock..

"Max.. "Pious muttered with clenched teeth..

"There is trouble.. "Max stated with pants breathe..

"Trouble..! Giselle chimes in

"A detective came to me.. "

"A detective...! Pious said.. "What did he want..?

"He was asking questions about my relationship with the late chief Buzo.. "

Giselle lips parted with shock...

"What did you tell him..? Pious ask anxiously

"Nothing.., i told him i won't say anything without my lawyer... "

"This detective.., how much does he know..?

"Seems he knows everything, he knows i pretended to be Buzo's son.. "

"But i thought you hid that identity from everyone.."Giselle interjects

"I tried.., i believe Buzo told people.."

"What did he say he wants..?

"He wants me to come clean, confess what i did and anyone who ask me to do it.. ,am sure he knows about you.. "

Pious scoffs.. "He doesn't know a thing about me.. "

"He suspects you Pious, he thinks you killed the chiefs.. "

"Everyone thinks i killed the chiefs.."

Max huffs and slide down to a chair... "What do we do now.. ?

"This detective, have you seen him before..? Giselle ask curiously

"No.., i think he's new in town..,am very sure he'll return. "

"And you tell him nothing.. "Pious boom out.. "You can say nothing to anyone, the moment you snitch, it's becomes a new whole problem.. "

"Then what am i suppose to do when he shows up.. ?

"If you need a lawyer to back up your claims, we'll give you one.. "

"What if he has evidence, like the DNA result and bring in the doctor who did the test.. "

"Look man, chief Buzo is dead, so is every evidence that links you to him..."

"You don't seem to get it Pious.., people saw me, the day Jacob shot him, some few policemen saw me, Chief Buzo's thugs knows the truth.., there are too many people, anyone can pop up and start talking.., where will i end up if that happens..?

"Nothing of sort is going to happen.. "Pious said.. "First of all, Chief Buzo's thugs scattered after his death..."

"They might be lurking around somewhere.. "Max said with trembling voice, fingers tensed

"Nothing will happen to you Max, i will protect you.. "

Max sigh trying to calm his panic..

"So we have the doctor and the policemen that arrested Jacob to worry about.. "Giselle chimes in

"The policemen are not our problem.., they don't know if truly Max is Buzo's son, the only one who knows the truth about Max is the doctor.., i gave him lots of money to keep quiet all this while, i can give him more to keep his silence .."

"You think that will work..? Max ask

"If it doesn't, we'll have to find another way to shut him up, your safety is what matters... "






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The last rays of the late afternoon sun fell slanting through Kess's window. Sonia was lying on his couch, in a leaden, death-like slumber that, for the moment at least, was not even perturbed by the thoughts of Carlos..

Sonia wanted nothing more than to lay down and be enveloped by the warmth of silence. Whether she wanted to rest permanently or not, she did not know. She never would have thought silence would be considered warm but there she was laying in the couch prepared to be swept away by the hope that her sleep would be filled by light....

She quickly rose up when she heard a knock on the door, she wakes at any sound of noise, it's been happening to her ever since she was a kid that sometimes she finds it difficult to have her sleep again after such disturbance...

The knock came again and it makes her wonder who it is, on several occasion Kess has warned her not to open the door for anyone except him though he had told her that the police were no more searching for her since the dead of Carlos but that doesn't assure she's safe here, in Akpatu and his house..

She stood up sluggishly and drag her feet towards the door when the knock came again, she peep from the door nut, the image she saw was small but she can recognise him from anywhere..
With a sigh, she unlock the door and dragged it down, the door and made a small entry..

"Hello.. "Kess said from outside flaunting the flower he was holding in her face

A light smile radiates round her gorgeous lips when her eyes flickered at the flowers...
"Are these for me..?

"Only an angel like you is worthy of it.. "Kess replied with a big grin..

She took the flowers from him and step aside so he could walk in...
He shut the door when he was in, his gaze met hers, her lovely eyes and flawless skin, he swallowed, his conscience pricking him, taunting him to make a move..

"Is there any more surprises..? She ask when she notice his hand was hidden behind him..

"Me.., no, no more surprises.. "

"Thank you.. "She muttered

She made him firmly believe in the possibility of perfection, the possibility of how good someone can look from a minuscule distance. And the one thing that made her so unimaginably attractive, was by far her eyes. Those broad and expressive eyes siting atop the amazing vessel of a body made him feel like the haunting eyes of Parvati, gleaming down from the greatness of the Kailash mountains. This woman made him believe in the possibilities of beauty and love..

He kept questioning himself, he kept asking as to how could someone defy all odds and actually look so stunningly magnificent, Her beauty needed appreciation. Yet he have no idea who she truly is. He have no clue if he will ever see her again or if she'll love him the way he feels for her, , but he guess that is what makes her beauty so strikingly stunning, the fact that her memory got etched into his mind everyday , without even the faintest possibility that he might get to see her again or end up with her. Her beauty for him lies in the unspoken, in the unknown, and in the mysterious expressiveness of her big beautiful eyes...

She slowly placed the flower on the chair, tossed back a strap of her hair and turn to face him.., she wasn't sure how he was going to react but she knows she needs to tell him, tell him her plans....

"Something bothering you..? He ask when he notice the change in her expression..

She drew in breathe wondering how she's going to let it out.. "I've decided to leave.. "She said after much pause..

His heart skipped, she can't leave him, not with the way he was thinking about her..

"It's the best thing to do.. "She added

"Says who..? He ask with clenched teeth... "Am not complaining.. "

"It's not about that...,i don't belong here.. "

He swallowed, a tuss of emotion rumbled in his stomach...

"You know i don't Kess.., my being here will only put you in danger and i won't forgive myself if anything should happen to you.. "

"Nothing will happen to me okay, am fine, you're fine.. "

"Am not fine Kess.. "She blared out.. "Am not fine here, I'm always indoor because am scared that someone might spot me and i may end up getting arrested, this isn't the kind of life i want for myself.. "

Not sure of what to do, he grab her hand and her heart jumped...
Kess could hear his heart beating hard against his chest, it occurs to him that he can't let her go, no matter what, he just can't...
"Please Sonia, don't go.. "

"I can't Kess.., I've made up my mind and there's nothing you say that can change it.. "

"I love you.. "He boom out impetuously...
He saw the shock in her eyes as the words poured out from his mouth, he was glad he finally let it but he was scared what her response will be...







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MOGULA





"Let me go.. "Katherine hollered as she struggle with the ropes..., her hands and legs were tied to the woods of the beds, she glared at King Jafar as he walked into the room, anger churned within her, it boiled deep, she realise what he was about to do when he ordered the guards to leave and close the door...

With a wide smile surrounding his lips, king Jafar walk close to her, he lick his lips as his eyes roam over her legs, finally he's going to have her, he has waited so long, waited for this day.., he sat beside her and began to roam his hands on her legs but she protested by kicking her legs around..

King Jafar scoffs and stood up... "Am going to have you today Katherine, you have no idea how long i have waited for this day.. "

"Just die Jafar.. "Katherine retorted... "I will kill you myself.. "

Not giving her the dignity of a reply, he began to stripped his clothes off..
When he turned at last to face her, there was no trace of tears, not in her eyes or in track marks on her reddening face, her eyes were narrowed, rigid, cold, hard, he drew in a deep breath, the burning hard stare would last only as long as it took him to think of the most brutally cutting thing he could tear her down with if she gives him a hard time in summiting to him what he wants...

With only his underwear on, he climbed on her, he parted his lips as he stare at her, then her legs, he touch his legs and she protested....

He roughly spread her legs and moved between them on his knees. She mumbled a squealing sound, he could already see her wool pant at the hemline of her hiked up gown and roughly pushed the gown higher up on her, over the swell of her hips, until her wool panties where exposed in their entirety...

He felt his penis grow stiff and restless inside his underwear at the sound of her screams and tormenting moans. He tore off his underwear in haste and freed his staff to now loom heavy, laden with blood, over her prone figure .

She flailed at him with her legs to absolutely no avail, he grasped her panties by the sides of their waist band and pulled them down, and was treated to the vision of her pussy, her petite body writhed in objection to this, but her thrashing legs did not slow him from pulling her panties completely down her short, shapely legs and past her toes, at which point he tossed them into a dark corner of the room. He kneeled between her now bared legs. Her petite body, n*ked now from the waist down, was a wonder in miniature....

Her chest heaved with the movement of her panicked breathing as he fumbled her vagina with his fingers tips..
Impatiently he guided the head of his greased dick to between the lips of her vagina and pressed it into her, she cried out sharply and shook her head violently to and fro. She was bound in such a manner that her head was the only part of her body that she move to a significant degree. She was totally incapable to move in any way that could deny him taking possession of her sexually.

The head of his dick parted the unwilling lips of her vagina, but when he attempted to push into her, he thought his dick was going to bend into a v-shape.
Being a virgin has made her extremely tight, and his dick was simply way too big for her. But he was patient, he would press against her, and then pull back, then press in again, and back. Numerous times. Eventually, one of his inward presses resulted in a full inch of his dick getting into her and she screamed loudly, her screams echoed in building, she flopped her head back and forth and the memories of Francis creep into her head...

He thrust in harder, deeper and the pains jolted her out from her thoughts, she felt nothing now but anger, a taste for revenge..., she'll kill him, she certainly will...






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"You're kidding me right."Francis blared out the moment Jerry started contemplating on which way to turn....

"If you shut up for a second, i might be able to figure the way out.. "

Francis gritted, just when he was about to spun round, a sudden force pushed him down...

Jerry shook his head when he saw him on the floor... "What made you fall.. ?

Francis quickly stood up, dust the sand from his hand, he glance at Jerry then at the floor, something isn't right, he can feel it, that wasn't just an ordinary fall... "I have a feeling someone i love is in trouble and calling out for me.. "

Jerry chuckled... "You're hungry, the hunger must be making you say stupid things... "

Francis was sure something was wrong, if his thoughts are right, then who is it, Pious or Katherine....?

"Hello loverboy.. "Jerry snapped... "Are you going to keep walking or you want to stand there and continue falling...?





TBC

Ann2012:
Thanks for the update

You welcome dear

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 12







"He's not here sir.. "A constable said after a thorough Search..

"He's not here..! The inspector resounded, disappointment etched in his face...

Shock wash over Fatima face, she couldn't believe it...

"Am really sorry for bothering you sir.. "

"Sorry won't cut it.. "Ali retorted, his jaw rooted and fingers pointing at the inspector.... "You insulted me by thinking someone such as that will hide here.."

"We must have been misinformed.. "The inspector said with clenched teeth already regretting why he came..

"Misinformed my foot.. "Ali blared out..

"Once again sir, we're sorry for bothering you but just incase, you see someone like him, please inform us.. "

"Get out of my house.. "Ali hollered

The inspector nodded, called his men and they walked out..

Fatima quickly walked towards the door, she watch the policemen until their car disappeared out of sight, she closed the door and spun round to face her husband, shock wrinkling her face... "I don't understand.. "She stated softly.. "I thought Dillan was in the room.. "

Ali took a deep drag, he had an instinct that something like this was going to happen soon, he was glad he trusted his instincts and made a move before it occurred
"I had him moved.. "He said crisply

"Moved...!, when..? Fatima asked anxiously

"An hour ago... "

"I don't understand this, you're the one who told us Dillan was refusing to see anyone, now you saying you had him moved.. "

"It wasn't a topic for debate.. "

"You should have told me.. "Fatima riposte... "Am your wife. "

"You and i know you don't like him.. "

"I don't like him because something tells me he's lying.. "

"The decision has been made Fatima, Dillan is no longer in the same roof as you.. "

Fatima grunted..,she believes Dillan is lying and she hates it more when her husband is been dragged into his mess... "Where did you move him to then, shouldn't i know that as well.. "

"Dillan will be safe if no-one knows where he is.. "

"You mean no-one other than you... ?Fatima queried

Not giving her the dignity of a reply, Ali walked out on her..

Fatima curl her lips and slowly began to clenched her fist..., now she knows that boy has come to destroy her home..







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Francis sat, tired-eyes slumped over the grass, his body needs to rest yet his mind needs it to move, to burn the anxiety right out..,getting to mogula was his top priority now, with a heavy breathe, he stare at Jerry who was staring into space as if he was totally lost, sometimes he wonders if Jerry really knows the way to Mogula, if he had left on his own, he believes by now he would have been in Mogula...
"Have you noticed you've been wasting our time..?

"Have i..? Jerry ask over his shoulder

Francis swallowed, he look around, Jerry had said the path they were taking was a short route to Mogula but he imagine it's the longest route, they've been walking for what seems like hours, he wasn't really sure what the time was but from the weather, time was far gone..
"Are you sure you know where we're going to..? Francis ask curiously

Jerry spun round to face him... "Am the one leading the way, aren't i..?

"Yeah, only you seem lost and it makes me wonder if we're on the right path to Mogula... "

"Look Francis, my brain is on five percent battery, so if you don't mind, I'm gonna take some time to rest and soak in the calm peace of nature..."

"What part of i need to get to Mogula before nightfall you don't understand...?

Jerry snorted.."Your talks just make me have headaches... "He said letting out a sluggish yawn..

"Look, if you don't want to take me there, please tell me let me find my way rather than wasting my time.. "

"And you think you can get to Mogula on your own.."

"I will find my way.. "

"You'll be dead before you reach the gate of Mogula.. "

"Is that what this is all about, you're scared of what might happen to me.. "

Jerry rolled his eyes and refocus it on Francis... "I don't care what happens to you, you're still a stranger to me.. "

"Of course..., why would a stranger help a stranger.., well thanks for doing nothing.. "He stated irritated, he took a last glance at him and start walking away not sure where he was going to, but he knows he needs to get to Mogula no matter what he have to do..

"Where are you going now..? Jerry ask after him

Not giving him the dignity of a reply, he kept walking..

Jerry sigh, and ran after him...






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With rage burning in Pious eyes, he dropped the phone call...
"What was it..? Giselle ask when she noticed the change in Pious expression..

"He's not there.. "Pious said, voice clipped

"If he's not there, where could he possibly be..? Giselle ask with shrugged shoulders..

"We'll find him.. "Claude chimed in.. "No matter where he's hiding, i believe he will be found.., people must be looking for him.."

Jaw rooted and fist clenched, Pious stood up and walk out..

Giselle watch him until he disappear behind close doors, she exhales and sat back down... "His mother's dead and brother's disappearance has really weigh him down.. "

"I don't still get it you know, i mean this ogini of a thing, i heard stories of it when i was a child, i thought she exist only in stories.."

"That's what we all thought, until Francis disappeared... "

"But what does she want with Francis.. ?

"That's a mystery we're still trying to figure out... "

Claude gritted, all her life she has never heard something like that, she wonder what the world was turning into..., with her left palm rubbing her pregnancy, she took up her glass of wine with the other...

"Is that twin in your tummy..?

Claude chulkled, she took a swig and dropped the glass... ,her eyes glance back to her stomach and her mind brood over Desmond, she's sad that the baby will never feel a father's love but she has sworn to show him all the love he's supposed to get...

"You haven't talk about Liza since you arrived, how's she..?

"Liza is fine, she wanted to come here with me but i declined.. "

"But why, i would have been so happy to see her.. "

"She'll come with me next time"

"She should, please.. "

Claude threw in a smile...






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Rose sucked the smoke deep into her lungs remembering all the warnings but not caring. She held it there trapped, thinking how her lungs must hate her now having so little regard for them they must be screaming at her at the top of their lungs, she refused to smile, those poor dying little cells that only wanted her well, how could she do this to them? She craved oxygen now but not until her entire body got the message that she was crazy and not to be trifled with.....

She exhales and blew out the smoke, she hated who she had become, but it's that bastard she called her husband fault, if he had not married her and betray her the way he did, she wouldn't have become this person.., this horrible person...

She glance at her corner and pick up her gun, she glance at the muzzle, the only thing she trust now is the gun, the gun is her best friend, her lover and her world....







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Max sniff as he touch his father's hand, he really wish his father can get up from the coma.., he wonder how his father will react when the learnt the truth that his wife died in the fire...,he wipe his eyes from stopping a tear from falling..
He has heard of people who woke up after years of been in coma, he wonder if that will be his father's fate...
He quickly face the door when it creaked.., he blink his eyes wondering where he knows the person standing at the door..

"I've been looking for you Max.. "

"Who are you..? Max asked curiously

"Detective Jones. "He said showing his ID..

Shock swept through Max, what was a detective doing in his father's hospital room..
"Can i help you... Detective..?

"You can help me in so many ways Max.. "Detective Jones said walking towards him... "How's your father..?

Max eyes bulge out, just then he realise the cat was let out of the bag the day the palace was set on fire, he couldn't keep up the pretense.....

"I really hopes he wakes up soon.. "Detective Jones chimes in..

"That's what we all hoped for, now back to my question, what can i do for you Detective..?

"And like i said Max, you can help me in so many ways.. "

Max grunted, he shift his gaze to his father then at him.. "I was having a quiet moment with my father before you walked in, so Detective whatever your name is, if you have nothing important to say, you can let yourself out..."

"Chief Buzo, what really happened to him..?

Shock washed through Max's face..

"I heard you were his son, and but you are claiming this man as your father, it's confusing you know, who really is your father, is it this man lying on this bed or the late chief..?

"What exactly are you trying to imply Detective..?

"Oh me, it's nothing.., i only wanted to understand how someone can have two fathers with the same blood..., how does that work, tell me Max, am really curious... "

Max scoffs.. "Seriously detective, is this what you came here to tell me. "

"Am only asking a question, what harm will it caused if this question of mine is granted an honest answer..., Chief Buzo was your father, this man here is also your father, am really confused Max, what games where you playing....?

Max glared at him, infuriated he slowly began to fold his hand into a fist....but he knew he has to keep his cool else he's just going to ruin everything...

"I don't know what you're talking about detective..?

"Do you mean to say am lying, or perhaps you're hiding something something sinful.. "

"Are you insinuating something..?

A wry smile light up detective Jones lips, he just have to pressed on and Max will end up falling into the trap he has laid for him, one confession from him is more than enough for him to put the king behind bars...

"No Max, am not insinuating anything.., i was only curious, do you know the story of the man who had two faces..?

"Detective, i really have no time for talks let alone stories, so please if you're done, you can leave.. "

"Am far from been done Max.. "

"What is this..? Max boom out irritated, an interrogation.., because if it is i will need my lawyer before talking to you.. "

"This isn't an interrogation Max, take this as a friendly concern, or more a confused person who's trying to set his mind straight.., we've been watching you Max, so lying about knowing chief Buzo only means you're hiding something, or perhaps protecting someone.., so i ask again Max, what made you pretend to be late chief Buzo's son.., and if your answer is because he's your father, then why are you pretending to be this man's son, if he's your father also, then why do you have two fathers with the same DNA..., how's that possible...?







WHAT HAPPENS NEXT..?

WILL MAX SPILL THE BEAN AND END IT ALL.. ?

WHO WILL GO DOWN AND WHO WILL BE LEFT STANDING TALL..?


TBC...

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 11






BURNING RAGE HISSED THROUGH PIOUS BODY LIKE DEATHLY POISON, screeching a demanded release in the form of unwanted violence. It was like a volcano erupting; fury sweeping off him like ferocious waves. The wrath consumed like, engulfing his moralities and destroying the boundaries of loyalty....

Jaw rooted and fist clenched, he walked into the DPO's office damning the police men that were stopping him from going in...

Infuriated with Pious guts, the DPO stood up..,he was about to latched out when Pious spoke up..

"I was attacked.. "Pious boom out, voice stenched with anger..

Eyes twitching, the DPO slowly began to dig his fingernails into his palm.., he exhales suppressing his anger.., he signalled the policeman that came in with Pious to leave...

"Men on police uniform blocked my car and they rain bullets on my car.. "

The DPO stare at him, his eyes searching for any injuries, he rolled his eyes back at his face when he saw non of his expectations... "If you weren't the king, you'll be behind bars.. "

"Are you even listening to me.. "Pious rutted out

"Hell yes am listening.. "The DPO yelled back

Every word stung only fuel the fire that burned inside Pious, he insufflate trying to calm the anger that tends to devour him...

"Now can you sit and tell me what exactly happened.., your highness.. "The DPO said crisply sitting back down..

Pious sniff, he swallowed still trying to fathom what happened earlier...

"You said some men attacked you, where..?

"Men on police uniform stopped my car and shot bullets at me.. "

"Men on police uniform... "

Pious grunted but didn't reply..

"That's impossible, no police will have any reason to attack you.. "

Not giving him the dignity of a reply, Pious slide his hand to his side pocket to take out his ringing phone, he glance at the caller, he took a deep breathe when he realise it was Giselle.., as much as he's worried, he doesn't want her to know he was attacked.., with a snort, he answered the call...

"Hey baby... "Giselle's voice sounded

Pious grunted, his eyes shift to the DPO then to his wristwatch...
"Hey.. "

"Good news baby.., i just find out where Dillan might be hiding.. "

Pious eyes narrowed, with a new kind of solidity, he said.. "Am coming home.. "
He quickly ended the call and focus his gaze on the DPO..
"They were three, i want them found.. "

The DPO gave him an askance look... "I need a full detail of what happened..?

"They stopped their car in front of mine, i came down only to see them coming out with guns, i hid at the back of my car while they rain bullets at my car.. "

"Did you take any of your guards..?

"I didn't.., just me and my driver.. "

"Is your driver hurt..?

"Just some minor scratch.., his injuries will heal in no time. "

"Then what happened next, did they just shoot at your car and left.. "

"That's exactly what happened, they ruined my car and left... "

The DPO sigh and reclined his back on his chair.. "Seems they weren't there to kill you.. "

Pious exhales trying to calm his nerves, the reason why the gunmen did what they did still ponders his mind... "I know that, but there must be a reason they were dressed on police uniform and why they left me alive.."

"Police uniform.. "The DPO said quietly... "Why would they do that.. ?

"That's exactly what i want you to find out, i want those men caught, do whatever you have to do, catch those men.. "

"If they weren't trying to kill you, it's a warning, do you have any enemies..?

"I have enemies all around me, known and unknown.. "

"Do you think the unknown enemies did these..?

Pious snorted.. "Leave my enemies to me, just do what you have to do in catching those men.."

"We need your help here your majesty.., this men, did you see their faces..?

"They wore black masks.. "

"It will be very difficult to catch them, we'll have to go to where you were ambushed, perhaps we'll find something there.. "

"Do whatever you must.., call me if you need any other information, but keep these from my fiancee, i don't want her worrying over me.. "

The DPO nodded..







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Still trying to fathom what happened, Dillan turn down the knob and the door creaked..., his heart raced with tremendous speed when he saw his uncle, his uncle wife and children staring at him..

"Where did you go Dillan..? Ali said standing up..

Dillan tense his muscles and his teeth chattered in shock...

Ali quickly flaunt the newspaper in his face showing him a sketch of himself...
"Do you know what this means..? Ali asked, voice clipped with anger

Dillan swallowed, his bowels loosen as his bladder reacted freely to the all engulfing attack, shabbily, he nodded his head..

"Yet, you still left the house.. "Ali riposte dropping the newspaper to his side.. "May i ask where you went to despite knowing everyone is looking for you.. "

Dillan lour his head thinking of a suitable excuse...

"What would we have done if something had happened to you.. "Fatima retorted standing up to stand at her husband's side... "Don't you think before you act, did you think of the consequences of your actions..?

"I didn't go far.. "

"That's not an excuse for your foolishness.. "Fatima retorted... "We've been here worrying over our heads because of your stupid mistake .. "

A cruel sneer formed on Dillan's smooth face and he leaned backward , eyes bearing straight into Fatima...."Am sorry if I'd caused any troubles... "

"Troubles...!, Fatima scoffs... "Troubles is the least of everything we'll face as long as we harbour you here.., what's really the truth Dillan.., you came in here and told us the king did this to you because he thinks you burnt the palace that resulted in the dead of his mother, did..

"I didn't burn the palace.. "Dillan cut in infuriated..

"That's what you told us.., only Allah knows what the truth is.. "

"That's enough Fatima.. "Ali interjects

Fatima rolled her eyes and sat down on a chair close to her...

Ali inhale.. "So i ask again Dillan, where did you go to..?

"My friend, he came with me from Akpatu.. "

"Your friend..! Ali said, he dropped his jaw and glance back at him.. "Don't do this again.., someone might spot you and you may be in danger, as for the king, i think it's time i pay him a visit... "






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Maia watched as his father took a swig of his glass wine..

"I don't remember any of this people.. "Maia said dropping the pictures in her hands on the table, she took her own glass and sip...

"I don't expect you to remember.."Chief Justin said, he pick up a picture.. "This was your grandfather... "

A wry smile made way to Maia's lips..."You look just like him father.., how did he die..?

"He had a cardiac arrest.., that's what the doctor said but the truth was farer than that.. "

"What's the truth father..?

"He was murdered.. "

"By our enemies..?

Chief Justin breathe heavily.. "Yes.., those same bastards killed my father the same way they killed my grandfather, your great-grandchildren just because they seek what was taken from them.."

"But we've come to take it back father, and this time, it won't be our bodies that goes six feet beneath but theirs, their carcass will be eaten by worms of the earth.. "

A smile crawl into chief Justin's face.. "Am so proud to have you as a daughter.. "

"As am i father.. "






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Kess quickly face the door as it creaks, he grunted when inspector Douglas poke his head out...

"I'm not coming at a bad time, am i? Inspector Douglas said walking into the office..

Kess chuckle.. "Where did you go..?

"Just went to get a few things, what did i miss..?

"DPO called.., he said the king was attacked by three men heavily armed dressed on our uniform.. "

"You mean police uniform..? Douglas ask impetuously..."How's the king..? He added when Kess gave him an askance look..

"They didn't shoot him, they only shot at his car.. "

"That's strange, Who did he say did it..?

"He doesn't know, the king doesn't know, he said they wore mask, black masks.. "

"Another killer behind the mask.. "

"Yeah.., few of our men has already been sent to the shootout scene.., i hope they find something... "

"Yeah, me too.. "Douglas said dragging his ass on a chair... "You know, i still wonder who killed the chief.. "

"What chief..? Kess ask looking back at the newspaper on the table.

"Chief Carlos.. "

Kess heart skipped...

"Turns out he was shot three times before he was burnt alive.. "

Kess swallowed trying to calm his panic... "If you ask me, i will say he deserved what he got.. "

"Yeah, i heard he was a tyrant.., do you think the king killed him, i mean considering the bad blood between the two families.."

Kess gritted wondering why he was bringing Carlos up... "Everyone thinks he did it but there is no evidence to pin it on him.. "

"I also heard a girl tried to kill him once, during his campaign... "

Tremors laced Kess face...

"Do you think she did it..? Douglas ask

"I don't know, that girl escaped from us that day, since then no-one has seen her.. "

"She's a fugitive, i mean for attempted murder, there's a few percent possibility that she killed him.."

Irritated, Kess dropped his pen and reclined his back on the chair.... "We don't know who killed the chief.. "

"But we have two suspects.., the girl or the king or the both of them.. "






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After a silent prayer, the family opened their food to eat, Nadia glance over at the empty chair and she wonder why Dillan wasn't eating with them..

Fatima took a spoonful of her food not caring if Dillan was missing on the table..

"Why is Dillan not here father...? Saheed ask anxiously

"He said he's not hungry.. "Fatima chimed in... "We don't force people to eat against their wish.."

"But..

Saheed's words were cut short by a knock on the door.
"Get the door Nadia.. "Fatima said

Nadia hesitated a bit, then she stood up and trot towards the door..
She glance back at her parents, then at the door again wondering who was knocking..
Without further ado, she slide the knob open..

"Hello... "The men at the door said

"Hello.. "Nadia muttered adjusting her hijab..
She paved way for the men to go in..

Ali quickly stood upon seeing them...

"Inspector Malak.. "One of the men said showing his ID.. "We have a warrant to search this house.. "

"Search warrant..! Ali resounded... "Why..?

"We're looking for someone and a trusted source told us he's hiding here"

"Who are you looking for..? Ali ask

The policeman huffs and brought out the sketch of Dillan's face.. "He's murderer on the race.."

"That person hasn't come here.. "Ali said

"Just let us do our job sir.. "The inspector said showing him the warrant paper..

Heart pulsating, Ali glance at his wife who shook her head..

"I advise you corporate with us sir or you will be brought in as an accomplice to murder.. "

Ali glare at the inspector and the inspector reciprocated the look...






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"You're late.. "Detective Jones said as inspector Douglas opened the car door..

"The DPO delayed me.. "Inspector Douglas said

"Do you have any info on him..? Detective Jones ask

"Not yet, but i talked about the girl, he acted like he has only met her once.. "

Detective Jones scoff.. "Find out everything you need to know from him, Sonia never left the town, she's still lurking around somewhere, you're Kess partner for a reason, to get information from him.., i believe he knows who killed Carlos and the other chiefs, when we finally have everything in our palm, Kess will go alongside Pious to prison.. "

"I will do everything possible.., i will make him talk... "

"Be fast about it, the earlier those murderers are in jail, the faster the cleansing of this kingdom...."







TBC..
Sorry for the late update...

Ann2012:
Interesting as always

Thanks for the update

You welcome dear

sly12345:
Mehn i love this episode
Whoever launched that attack on Pious did well.

onosj:
silver1996, ur creativity will never run dry.

Amen

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 10






TED STARED AT THE CIGARETTE BETWEEN HIS FINGERS, IT WAS ALMOST SHORT ENOUGH TO BURN HIM, With an effort, he leaned forward to crush it out.
"So when am i getting my share of the money..?Ted ask stretching out his hand to reach for another pack of cigarette..

Dillan grunted and sat back on the bed.. "As soon as that bastard is dead.. "

Ted scoff"Why do i feel like you're toying with me.. "

"Why would i toy with you.., you're the only friend I've got.. "

Ted narrowed his eyes, pick up a cigarette and began to trot towards the window.. "I didn't know you consider me a friend.. "

Ted was just a pawn for the endgame, Dillan suck his teeth at the thought of what he'll do to him when everything is over.. "You're the only one i can trust now.. "

Ted glance over his shoulder to face him, then he shift his gaze to the window and lit the cigarette with the lighter in his hand.., he twitch his forehead as he slide the curtain to one side, shocked he stare back at Dillan..
"The police.. "

Dillan quickly sprung up from the bed.. "The police..! He resounded..."Do you think they're here for me. ?

Ted quickly threw the cigarette on the floor and crushed it with his slippers.. "No time to know that, we need to move.. "

Dillan's brain stutters for a moment and his eyes took in more light than he expected, every part of him went on pause while his thoughts catch up..,he was careful while coming here, he was sure no-one recognize him..

Ted drag out the drawer and took out a pistol, he checked and nodded his head when he saw the gun was loaded..

He grab his small bag, stuffed in the gun between his boxers and trousers and cover it with the polo he was wearing...
"We need to go.. "He muttered crisply..

Heart pounding, Dillan wore back the face cap and drag it down...

"Behind me.. "He said, sweat sheening down from his forehead..

Dillan's shoulders hunched together like he was trying to disappear inside himself. Even his dark eyes seemed to be attempting to retreat inside his head....,need for breathe he nodded his head.., he can't be caught.. He just can't...

With a deep intake, Ted gently placed his hand on the door knob, slowly he creeked it open.., he stare at both side of the corridor.. ,when he realise there was no one in sight, he stepped out, his eyes surveying every corner of the corridor..

Heart beating hard against his chest, Dillan stepped out and slowly they began to head for the staircase...
Their heart almost burst out of their chest when they heard footsteps on the staircase..

Dillan's eyes enlarged and the hairs on the nape of his neck bristled, a gaggle of goose pimples laminated his frigid skin..

"This way.. "Ted said dragging him to another staircase..

"What if they're coming from here..? Dillan ask quietly

"We hope not.. "Ted riposte and began to climb down..
Without an invitation, Dillan joined..

The stairs were twisted in a perfect spiral, like a child's slinky toy pulled from each end..,both guys stumbled forward carefully surveying everywhere before setting foot on the next..

Terror washed over Dillan's face as they got downstairs, the corridors was quiet and he wonder why, are the police waiting for him to come out... Is this a trap..?
He was sure he didn't want to know the answer to that, all he cares about now is escaping, it doesn't matter if the police were there for him or not..

He drag down the face cap and they both walk slowly into the reception.., Dillan's heart race at tremendous speed as he saw the men sited at the reception lobby.., he prays they aren't the police..
He lour down his face making sure no one sees him..

"Excuse me sir.. "

Blood drained from his face when the receptionist voice came up..
He glance at Ted who motioned to him to continue walking...

"Excuse me sir.. "The receptionist said again standing up from his desk to run after them..

Both guys increase their walking speed, Terror sucked the very breathe from Dillan's mouth when he saw the security men at the gate, just then he realise it's all over..

Hyperventilating, Ted stare at the open gate, he knows very well they won't make it out of the hotel on foot.., he stare ahead at the parking lot..

"Parking lot, run.. "He muttered and they began to run towards it..

"Out of the car.. "Ted shouted at a man who was about to drive out..

The man quickly jumped out when he saw Ted's gun...
Both guys jump into the front seat while Ted entered the drivers seat..

A feeling of dread crept up from the pit of Dillan's stomach when he saw policemen heading towards them with guns.., he look towards the gate.., just then he realise it will only take a miracle to escape...

Ted pressed his foot down on the acceleration pedal, feeling the familiar hum of the vehicle below him. The vibrations let him know that the car was in working order, he quickly rolled out of the driveway and began to head towards the gate..,small loose stones ricocheted off the wheels onto the side of the car, the reverberation of the metal making him nervous....

Frown lines encroach on his forehead when the gateman ran towards the gate with the intention of closing it.., the security men lining up to stop him..
Ted realise there was one way out, the forceful way, with rage, he stretched out his hand and aim the pistol towards the gate, his other hand handling the steering...

He fired a few shots enough to make the gate man flee and the security men ran for cover.., he speedily drive out of the hotel premises...

The policemen entered their car and began the chase...






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Claude exhales as she grab the glass of juice that was serve to her.., she look around and her eyes caught Edna's picture on the wall.., she took a swig of the drink and dropped the glass...
"I shouldn't have left.. "She said crisply..

"There was nothing you could have done.. "Giselle said crossing her legs... "We underestimated him, we thought him for a child.. "

"Dillan.. "Claude scoffs.. "A child..?, that's the least thing that devil could be.. "

"We believe wherever he is, the police or anyone will find him, and justice will serve it's course... "

"Once again. "Claude said.. "Am so sorry.. "

"Don't be.., it wasn't your fault, that devil did this and only that devil should be sorry for what he did.. "

Claude sneak in a sly breathe, then she pick up the glass of juice again..

"Do you perhaps have any idea of where we can find him..?

Claude dropped the glass, Desmond never really told her much about his relations, but he did told her one that she remembers.... "Desmond... "She snorted when she remembered his painful departure.. "Once told me he had an uncle, though they don't talk often..

"Could he be there.. ?"Giselle cut in.. "At his uncle's place.. "

"He could be.., but why would he go there when he knows that's the first place the police will search.. "

"This is the first time we're getting that information, i don't think anyone has gone there to find him, this uncle of his, where does he stay..?







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Hot wet fluid dribbled down Dillan's legs, a bastion of warm comfort in a moment of primal terror...,his fear seems to rise behind his eyes as he watched Ted increase the speed, the police car siren shouting behind them..

Horror crippled Dillan freezing every muscle of his body as a bullet hit the back of their truck.. ,he was paralyzed to the spot, the menacing aura holding him in a tightening grip...

One hand at the steering, Ted fired back not minding where the bullet hit...

The police fired again, the bullet hit the car back screen and it cracked......

Ted fired up the engine, heart beating hard against his chest his eyes stare wide at the big truck that was heading towards them...

He quickly turn the steering and the right side tires of the car diverted and sweep the nearby bushes..

The driver of the truck try to avoid hitting them, confused he spread the truck across the road blocking the police from moving forward..

Ted took hold of the opportunity and kick on the accelerator and zoom out from the bush to the other side of the truck.....
He stopped and look back, the police vehicle was still behind the truck, he put on a devilish smile and drove away...

Dillan steady his breathe and try to calm his panic..







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Pious slowly placed his palm on the car windscreen, the thought of never seeing his brother worries him, the few canoes and boats they've set on the river all seem to disappear mysteriously.., he'd never believed ogini truly exist but his denial of the truth, somehow he thought had caused everything...

He snorted and dropped his hand, he signalled the driver to play some cool quiet music..
He sniff, tears almost escaped from his eyes when he thought about his mother.., he prays he finds Dillan soon, he will kill him himself, damn the consequences....

Terror washed over him when his driver quickly kicked on the brakes..., he breathe heavily trying to calm his panic, he quickly came down to see the person who stopped his car in front of his..

As he head towards the other car in front of his, he saw three men on police uniform with black masks on their faces..

Heart pulsating, he ran towards the back of his car when he saw their guns..
Pious trembled on the floor as the men began to rain bullets on his car.., the front windscreen broke and the pieces fell on the floor, the tires burst open and the car pushed down..

Fear became a tangible, living force that crept over Pious like some hungry beast, immobilizing him, his brain, holding him captive, he just bow down, he couldn't do anything, non of his thugs were with him, fear strucked, he lour down as his car was wrecked with bullets....







WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

TBC

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 9






THE SUN THAT WAS ORANGE ONLY AN HOUR AGO, shining warmly upon the night-chilled soil has become a yellow inferno. There was no more softness to the world, no more hint of the darkness as it ebbs away, The sun is the fire and Pious home was the coolest place to be, set deep in the earth, taking the refrigeration of the soil.

Pious took a deep breath and opened the doors. He had to cover his eyes for the sun light was too bright. Once he got adjusted he let out a soft gasp and the pillow fell on the ground. He smelled the fresh air around him and let out a genuine smile, he looked at the green trees standing proudly outside the window, free and healthy. He could spot some juicy red apples hanging above. He looked around in amazement. The flowers were radiant and beautiful swaying with the wind. Oh the wind, that nice breeze against his face with the wonderful perfume of roses met his nose. He heard the faint sound of chirping above and saw birds soar across the sky. The warm gentle sun shone on him, filling his body with warmth but he took no notion of it for the beauty was to great...

Then that devastating thought came creeping into his head, The morning tremors came to him through a haze and the once bright smile in his cheek were no more real than the pixelated icons on his phone..

He felt the kind of sadness that seeps into your bones rather than explodes in a cascade of tears. He was sad for all the fun times he had thought they were still to have and would now never share. But while his body seemed to grow colder and his mind seemed to fill with a leaden feeling, his face remained stubbornly dry and so he grieved on his own....

"Good morning dear.. "Giselle sweet honey morning voice disrupted his thoughts..

He sniff and glance at her.. "Good morning dear.. "
Giselle smiled and he smiled back....

"Have the announcement be made..? Giselle ask sitting up and throwing the small pillows on her lap..

Pious snorted and shift his gaze to the TV.. "Yes.."

"You know you still haven't told me why you changed your mind.. "Said Giselle pulling off the blanket from her body, the pillow sweeping off with it..
Before now, Pious had told her, he wanted his mother's funeral to be compact rather than the mammoth funeral befitting of a queen mother, but hours later Pious have had a change of heart, reasons still unknown to her..

"She's the queen mother.. "Pious said crisply.. "I thought a vast funeral celebration will be the best..

Giselle scoffs, she knows Pious, she definitely knows when he's covering up the truth.. "You know that isn't the reason.."

Pious couldn't bring himself to tell her the real reason he'd a rethought, she'll advise him against it considering the numbers of people he might be putting in danger if his plans hatched into reality..

"Baby.. "She muttered placing her right hand on his thigh.. "You can tell me anything.. "

"There's nothing to tell dear.., she was a queen, throwing a funeral as enormous as this is kosher .."

Giselle titter, she knew for a fact there was more to what Pious is letting on but she isn't inclined to push it, he'll tell her when he deems fit or probably the right time.., he was still hurt by his mother's death and brother's disappearance, sometimes she just wished he was an ordinary boy without any title holding him back....
"So how do you intend to pull this off..? She ask curiously

"We are using the high icon hall for the after party.., while only family will be at her grave side.. "His jaw dropped as the last words filtered from his mouth, his family isn't complete without Francis, he wonder if anything have happened to him.., he's helpless, he knows that, he thought he was strong but every muscles seems to pulling out his strength...

"You think that hall will accomodate thousands of people..?

"You think thousands of people will come..?

She drift her hand from him and set it on the bed.."People know you're back and they know what happened, thousands will grace the occasion.. "

"Well, that's the point of throwing a vast funeral celebration, isn't it....?

Giselle sigh, she hates crowd but this was the queen mother's funeral, she deserves every ounce of respect..., her only regret was she didn't spend enough time with her mother inlaw before her painful pass away....

"I have invited some of our friends from the state.. "Pious interjects

"Don't tell me you invited my sister...?

Pious wink.. "She's the first on the list.. "

Gisele inhale, her sister Chloe was trouble, but she missed her, missed her troubles..

"She's coming tomorrow.. "

"Oh my.....







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He sink in a deep breathe as he stare out from the windows, he stare at the trees and green grasses.., so long but finally back home...
"Welcome home dear.. "He said glancing at his daughter...

Maia, his daughter smile, she dropped her handbag from her lap to her side... "When was the last time i was home..? She ask as the driver diverted the car into another road..

"You were a child... "Chief Justin said... "In your mother's arms.."

A wry smile made way to his lips when he remenbered the old days, Maia's birth brought back the joy that was taken from them, but the joy didn't last, his wife died three years after Maia's birth leaving the welfare of a child in his hands.., their greatest assets were taken from them and that devil had caused the dead of his wife...

"So this is Akpatu...? Maia interjects

"Yes.., your homeland..,and your kingdom... "







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The water pours down, it drips by her side, as her mind fades into dullness and everything became a foggy illusion. The sensation of the steamy water calms her, it took her mind of things. All the things she honestly didn't care about, Her mind swirls, and it's like she's standing under an everlasting waterfall. Ever so beautiful, but it can never last, she knows that now...

As if her mind converse with the water, that moment came flashing back in her head, her hands filled with blood, she heard his screams echoing loud in her head reminding her she shot him and burnt his body...

With pulsating heart, she quickly grab her towel and dry the water dingling down from her face.....
She can never forget that moment, she has blood in her hands now, the person's blood she had always wished for but why does it bothers her, why does it gives her sleepless night...

The cold water sent chills to her spines and she gasp, she quickly tie the towel round her waist leaving the rest of her body wet, her hair drenched and curly with water..
With a slight intake, she unlock the bathroom door...
Shock sent her aback when she saw Kess standing at the doorway...

Kess heart raced with tremendous speed, his eyes making way to the towel round her waist, her breast slightly puff out....

"Oh Jesus... "He boom out averting his eyes from her

"What are you doing here..? She queried with shaking breathe, adjusting the towel making sure it covers everywhere...

"I.. I.. "He stammered, her naked body making a portrait in his head.., a deadly sensation sent waves into him giving him a slight boner......

Damn it, he has to think straight, she tied a towel, not naked.., just a towel Kess....,with her left breast poking out..
Damn you Kess.., get your mind straight...

"I just came to tell you i was leaving.. "He finally spoke up, his body trembling with her naked picture in his head.

"Why didn't you knock..?

"I do..., i mean i did... "
Damn, he wasn't thinking straight... "I knocked, you didn't answer.. "

"That doesn't justify the fact that you're here, in my room.. "She blared out, voice clipped...

"Am sorry.. "He replied shapily... "I didn't mean to pry into your privacy... "

Sonia snorted, she was overreacting, after all, is his house, he has all the right to bounce into any room..

"This isn't a good moment, i will come again.. "He said hastily

"Aren't you going to work..?

He stopped in his track, his heart pounding against his chest, he wanted to look back at her, kiss her stupid and carry her on the bed..., his boner was raising, he needed distraction not an impending disgrace..., damn.., why can't he control his damn body...

He spun round to face her, his eyes rested on the water flowing swiftly from her hair to the tip of her breast, his erection intensified and he swallowed...

"Yes.., i will see you after work... "He muttered and quickly walk out of the room wondering how long he can hold himself..., refrain himself from her...







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The ash sprinkled across the cement when he flicked the filter, as if each floating piece were a moment of his life sheared away, Ted inhaled deeply, letting the smoke seep into his cells, the comfort he ached for had finally returned....

Just as he removed it from his lips, he blew the smoke in the air carefully as if it was the aftermath of a kiss that aches to steal a life he was struggling to elude...
He dropped the Cigarette on the table and took up the glass of beer.., he took a swig and dropped it back..

He grunted when a knock came on the door, he stood up from the chaur sluggishly and trot towards the door..
He turn down the knob and the door swung open..

Dillan sniff as he walked in... "You don't read, do you..? He ask, his eyes peeking towards the paper on the door... "No smoking.. "He read the words out

"Who cares about that.. "Ted riposte walking back to the chair..

"Did you see the news...? Dillan ask crunching down on the bed... ,he remove his cap from his head, he has to wear caps to make his face less visible, all thanks to that idiot who dropped the sketch of his face in all media house..

"Yeah..., he's planning his mother's funeral... "He said picking up his cigarette

Dillan smile

"It's a funeral.., why are you smiling..?

"His mother died in that bomb blast.. "

"Yeah.. "

"What if the rest of them dies in the same manner..."

Ted lean his head forward.. "You're planning on setting another fire.. "

"Not really.. "He stood up and walk close to the wall... "They'll be using the high icon hall for an after party... "

"So.. ?

"Can you take a shot from a long distance...?

A devilish smile made way to Ted lips... "Where will the target be..?

"The hall stage is at the centre.., the rest of the Godfrey family will be sited there...."

"So what's the plan...?

"A few kilometers from the hall is the Rufus abandoned house.., you'll be on the roof of that house..., it will give you a clearer view of the stage.., there you'll pull the trigger.."

Ted chuckle... "The bullet will hit only Pious, what about the rest of them.. "

"We can't set bombs, the place will be highly secured after what happened at his coronation..., this is where your boys will come in, after the shot, they will rush him to the hospital..

"Hospital.., he'll die instantly from the bullet.. "

"That's why you'll miss...,i want him to be carried into the van with the aim of taking him to the hospital.., his entire family will either be on that van or they will be behind..,your boys will make sure they don't arrive at the hospital..., it wouldn't just be Edna's funeral, it will be the entire Godfrey family funeral.... "






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Giselle chuckle as a funny remark was made in the TV program she was watching...
She took a sip of her juice and dropped it back paying full attention to the TV..

"Madam.. "

She glance to her side to see the person..

"Someone is here to see the king.. "

"Who...? Giselle ask curiosity..

"She didn't say.. "

Giselle huffs wondering who it is this time.. "Fine, let him in.. "

The guard walked out, minutes later the door reopened..

Mouth open, Gisele look at the person.. "Oh my God, your majesty.. "She puff out with joy standing up to meet her..

"Am not sure i still have that title.. "Claude said and they quickly hugged...






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sorry for the late update
Drop your comments..

Really sorry for the delay guys, there was no good network where i was.. I will update later.

sammyendowed:
Interesting story, any hope you going to conclude it Mr Silva

Yes brother, i will be updating soon.

Deporps:
If I remain in my ghost reading mode and did not comment on this fascinating and suspense filled story my mama go beat me.
God really endowed this Mr silver1996 a great knowledge.
I am looking up to you man, continue to write and live in grace bro.

Tnks bro

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 8






THE DOOR WAS SOLID METAL, NOTHING WAS GOING TO BUDGE IT, The surface was flat and shiny like the outside of a stainless steel refrigerator......,Kess dropped his jaw when he realise there was no hope of jemmying it open even if they had had a crowbar...

Max took in a deep intake and remove the glasses from his eyes... "Soo.. "

"Soo. nothing"Douglas jump in.. "It will be hard to go in.. "He added when Max threw him disagreeing look..

"If we could get the gate open, the door is not a problem.. "Max said shifting his gaze to the two of them..

Kess sigh, another difficult case to crack, he wonder who had taken her.., who is her enemy...?

They quickly spun round when they heard the gate open and shut, its creaking noise bringing a chill to their spine. It sounded like some dying animal, crying out its pain and sorrow with its last breath...

Max froze.., he was too stunned to move.., he gasped and a slow smile made way to his lips..
"Rose.. "He blared out running to her..

"What is this..? Rose ask, anger etched in her voice... "This is breaking in officers.. "

"Rose.. "Max hauled out and quickly hugged her..
"What happened..? He ask letting go of her.., but his hands slide down to hers..

Rose dropped her jaw and raise her face to look at him..

"We thought someone had taken you against your wish.. "Kess said drawing close to her, his partner tagging along..
Kess scan her with his eyes searching for any signs of injury or struggles..

"Yes.. "Rose stated.. "Someone did kidnapped me, i escaped, only for me to get home and see someone has broken into my house .. "

"It wasn't our intention to break in Mrs Jacob.. "Kess replied... "We were just finding some clues.. "

"Can i see a warrant..? Rose riposte

Kess huff and glance at his partner..
"There was no time for that.. "Douglas said

"Really..?

"We thought something had happened to you Rose.. "Max interjects stepping in her view..

"You said someone had kidnapped you.., can you tell us who..?

Rose bit her lip, her mind brood over what she did to John, she feared for her life if he's dead.., but it was only self defense, wasn't it..?
What if John isn't dead, what if he comes after her again....

"Who took you Rose..? Max queried, anger burning in his tone.., though he was relieved that she's safe and here with him, but from the way she was looking, he could tell whoever that bastard is, he did something to her, and he's keen on ripping him out root and stem...







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He couldn't believe his eyes. He didn’t want to anyway. He never thought something like that even in his worst nightmares will happen to him, but it did, But that was only because his brain always woke him up before such a horrific image covered his mind. And now he was seeing something his eyes won't ever be able to erase.

The adrenalin flew over his veins like a carp through the river, but he couldn’t move a single muscle, not even to scream. The absolute horror completely paralyzed him, and the more he thought about run away, or simply moving a bit, the more he felt discouraged and utterly terrified.

He didn’t remember being that scared in his life. And that was just the beginning. That idea only made it worse. If that was even possible.....

"Can't talk now, can you..? He grin and slightly hit his face..

Fires of fury burn in Jacob's eyes but there was nothing he could do, he was alone and they were more.., he knew for a fact that acting smart in such a situation will lead to early demise.., but he was fed up with this guy.., fed up with his antics..,he wanted to talk back but no words came out...

"If you wish to live in peace here, you'll have to respect me.. "He stated raising Jacob's jaw with his finger, his thumb on the upper part of his lips..

Jacob furrowed his brows when his gaze met his.., his eyes met the scar on his forehead....

"Do you understand me..? He hollered making sure the message gets to his ears..

"Loud and clear.. "Jacob retorted..

"Good.. "He said moving away his finger from his jaw but Jacob didn't take away his gaze..

"Now smile.. "He added with a grin spread across his face..

Jacob thought about what Philip had told him, stab one in the eye or probably kill one...,perhaps that's what he'll do, maybe that will send a message to the ugly Arrow standing in front of him that he's not to be messed with...

Before he could do as he commanded, a Warden's voice interrupted...
"What's going on here..?

"Nothing officer.. "The thug said with shrugged shoulders.. "He and i were just having a friendly chat..."

The warden glare at him, he wonder why the government hasn't done anything about him.., he's been nothing but trouble since he was brought in, his name is Sango, he murdered his friend because he insulted his mother.., he was brought in regards to that and his other numerous crimes...

"Jacob.. "The warder said pivoting his eyes to Jacob..
Jacob quickly stood up to his feet..
The warder open the bar lock and Jacob stepped outside...

"Someone is here to see you... "

Jacob nodded and followed him...





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"Hello Jacob... "

Jacob grunted and sat on the other side of the wall, he stare at the bars separating them, then at him, he wonder who he is since he hasn't seen him before..

"Detective Jones... "He said flaunting his badge

"Detective.. "Jacob resounded softly.. "And what does a detective wants from me.. "

Detective Jones smile... "How is prison treating you...?

"I don't believe you came all the way here to ask me that.. "

"No..., but let's not skip the pleasantries.. "

"What do you want detective.. ?Jacob retorted..

Detective Jones sigh and reclined his back on the chair.. "Well since you're so hasten, let's get to the point then, why are you here..?

Jacob suck his teeth.. "Why am i with you..?

"I mean why are you here, in prison..?

Jacob exhales, he look around, then he flexed his fingers and look back at him... "You obviously knows how to waste someone's time.. "

"And i believe the reason why you haven't got up yet is because Sango is giving you a hard time.. "He said, his finger pointing at his swollen eyes..

"How the hell did you know him..?

"Am a detective.. "

"You know that isn't the answer.. "

"The answer doesn't matter, he's in jail as are you, i know you hate Sango but what if i give you someone you hate more.. "

Jacob drew closer to the bars... "Who.. ?

"The very person that sent you here.., the king.. "

Shocked, Jacob shift aback..."What do you want Detective.. ?

"We know everything Jacob.., we know the king is responsible for everything.. "

"Then why isn't he here..?

"That's because he's smart, but i believe you're smarter.., you can help us bring him here, where he belongs.. "

"And what's in for me..?

"I can't promise to get you out of jail, but i can reduce your sentence, that, i guarantee you..."

"And you think that will work.. "

" If we state all the possible facts in front of the judge..,yes, it will work.. "

"Possible facts.. !

"We just have to convince the judge you aren't to blame.., the king planted someone to act as your stepbrother.., we understood your resentment towards him for taking the love of your father.. "

"Isn't that enough evidence to bring that manipulator here.. "

Jones exhales... "He didn't shoot your father, you did.. "

"He forced my hand.."

"That is why he needs to be in jail.., help me and that will happen.. "






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With the gun firmly in his hand, Kess pushed the door open, both inspectors surveyed the house, their guns moving with direction of their eyes..

Kess motioned with his finger for Douglas to go towards the room while he heads to the kitchen..
Minutes after both men met again, each dropping their pistols...

"He isn't here... "Douglas said

"Rose story turned out to be true.., i found the room where she was held, the ropes are still on the floor, but i also saw blood.. "

"Someone bled.."He purse his lips.. "Obviously.. "

"And it wasn't Rose..., it's John.. "

"She didn't tell us the whole truth.., do you think she killed him and hid his body...?

Kess look around.. "I don't think so.. ,if she did, she wouldn't tell us she was brought here... "

"It could just be her story.., this is Akpatu.., who's to be trusted.. ?






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Francis breath seemed to stutter in his lungs before he let it go, feeling the tension drain from his body. His breathing returned to normal and he felt as if he has ran a thousand miles....

"Are you okay..? Jerry ask with pants breathe, hands on his knees..

"Okay..! Francis boom out.. "You stole food.."

"Yeah..., you should be glad we weren't caught.. "

Francis quickly frown... "Are you bent on getting us into trouble even before we get to the thresh of mogula..?

"We were hungry.. "

"I wasn't hungry.. "Francis countered infuriated...

"Oh yes you are.. "Jerry protested raising his hands to his shoulder.. "And don't give me that look like stealing is a crime.. "

"Well, we wouldn't be pursued if it wasn't a crime, you can't go about stealing, if we don't have money, we don't have money.. "

"This is me mate.., i steal to survive.., do you really think there are people kind enough to give you free food..?

Francis snorted but didn't reply..

"I refused to be a slave to anyone.. "

"So you decided to take stealing as a hobby.."

"It wasn't a choice, it was necessary.., this part of the world is a jungle.., you either look out for yourself or you die at the hands of the people you call your brothers.. "

"Fine... "Francis scurred, he was fed up with his excuses, all he's after now is to get to Mogula.. "I get your reasons, can we please go to Mogula now.. "

"Do you even think that maid will still be waiting for you..?

"Oh.., here we go again.. "

"Am curious..., if you stayed in this lands as you claimed, you should know maids and guards don't have control over their lives.., they're regards as slaves and a slave's fate is decided by his master... "

"Anything you're trying to drive out..? Francis ask stopping..

"If she worked in the palace, now that king Jafar had taken over, she's a slave to him, probably a sex slave.. "

"Are you done.. ?

Jerry narrowed his eyes... "Yes.. "

"Can we leave now..?

"Have you slept with her yet..? Jerry ask with clenched teeth..

Francis scoffs.., that intimate moment he'd with her came rushing back to his head...
"No.. "He replied shapily..

"Ouch.., what a waste.. "







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MOGULA





"How's she.. "King Jafar asked the guard.

"Still in tears, your highness... "

"I see.., give her some food, and tell the maids to give her a bath, i want her nice and filled when i have her.. "

"Yes your highness... "

King Jafar motioned him to leave, he lick his lips as he imagine Katherine's naked body in his hands, he's been fantasizing about that moment since the first day he saw her....
He jolted out from his thoughts when he saw the guards bowing down avoiding the eyes of Danasiri....

"Danasiri.. "Jafar muttered when she walked close to him... "between you and the dark priestess, i wonder who's more deadly with looks.. "

"It's not wise for a king to compare the priestesses of ogini... "

"I didn't see you at the arena.., i thought you will come to save your king.. "

"You certainly have no respect for a fellow king.., beheading Dafuda was wrong.. "

"We were at war and i won, he understood the consequences of his actions... "

"That doesn't change the fact that you killed the rightful owner of that throne you're sitting on.. "

"Kingdoms conquer kingdoms..., how do you think the capital came into existence.. ?

"His sons will seek revenge... ""

"Let them come..., i would have killed that Gary with my bare hands if lord Kubali hadn't asked he been brought to the capital for the tournament.. Though am hopeful, he will probably die at the tournament, and if he doesn't, i will do the honour of killing him as i did his useless father, the other boy that escape, my warriors are searching tirelessly for him.., so you see priestess, no one is taking this throne from me.. "

"Men..., you're more concern about power.. "

"Aren't we all..?

"A great war is coming.. "

Jafar grunted and lean his back on the soft foam of the throne..."I've heard about it.. "

"This war is bigger than anything you've heard.., everyone stands to be affected if those men with strange book succeeds.. "

"I believe ogini will handle them.. "

"We are the worshippers of ogini, we all must be involved in this war..., this war should be your primary concern... "

"No strangers can defeat us... "

Danasiri nodded in agreement... "But i fear this war will take more than those words..., am leaving for the capital..., all the priestesses are meeting with the dark priestess to discuss preparations for this war.. "

"Farewell then.., Mogula is in good hands... "

"There will be no Mogula if we aren't victorious..., only chaos will be the order of the day... And i fear this chaos will damn us all to hell.."







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sorry for the late update..

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 7







THE GLARE FROM THE SURROUNDING CARS WAS BLINDING DESPITE THE HEROIC EFFORTS OF THE PULL DOWN SHADE. The seatbelt pulls at Max's clothes and discomfort rises in the heat...

Small loose rocks ricocheted off the wheels onto the side of the car, the reverberation of the metal making him nervous..,he slow down the speed and quickly kicked on the brakes..

With a slight take in, he unlatch the door and came down..
He look around, scan the area and focus his gaze on the gate.., he wonder if she was in, he's been trying to reach her since she left the hospital the previous day but all to no avail...

He sigh, praying in his heart that nothing he's thinking has happened to her..
He prop his hand in his pocket and brought out his phone.., he stare at the screen hoping to see a miss call or message from her...

His heart sanked when he saw non, he wonder where she could have gone to, where could she be..

Without hesitation, he dialled her number again.., heart beating against his chest, he waited as it began to ring, he prays deeply she answers..,the sound of her voice alone can ease this tension and panic that's stuck inside him..

Disappointment etched in his face when she didn't answer..

Infuriated, he move closer to the gate, he hesitated a bit..,he thought of all the possible places she could be...

Does he really know her.., they started talking to each some weeks ago.., he doesn't understand what he was feeling, how can he be so worried about her..
He snorted, molded his hands in a knocking fist..., then he knock the gate loudly..

He knocked again, and again but no-one replied..
Fear pricked him, he started reading meaning to all his thoughts..
He glance back when he heard a car humming.., he panicked when he notice it was a police vehicle...

The police vehicle parked at the back of his, he quickly spun round, pivoting his full attention on the police car..
"Good morning officers"

"Good morning to you too.. "Kess replied walking towards him, his partner tagging along.. "What are you doing here..?

Max suck his teeth, why were they here, could something have happened to Rose..?
"I just came here to check on Rose.. "

Kess narrowed his eyes, he walked pass him, stood a few inch from the gate..

"Are you her friend..? Douglas ask

"Yes.. "Max replied with clenched teeth... "What are you guys doing here, has something happened to her..?

Douglas glance at Kess as he walk towards him..
"We have a reason to believe your friend was abducted.. "Douglas stated

Max heart skipped.. "W.. What..

"We found her car on the road.. "Kess chimed in

Max brain stutters for a moment and his eyes take in more light than he expected, every part of him went on pause while his thoughts catch up,his mind imagining the worst...
"Wh.. Where..? He ask with shaking breathe..

"When was the last time you saw her...? Douglas ask ignoring his question

"Yesterday.., she was with me at the hospital.. "

"Hospital.. "

"His father is in coma... "Kess interjects when his gaze met Douglas questioning look..

Douglas swallowed.. "Before she left, did she tell you anything about where she was heading to.. ?

"She said she was going home.. "

"Am not sure she got home.. "Said Douglas

Max's face fell faster than a corpse in cement boots, in that instant his skin became greyed, his mouth hung with lips slightly parted and his eyes were as wide as they could stretch....

"Has she perhaps in your discussion with her told you that someone was after her life..? Kess ask

"No..., are you saying someone has killed her.. ?

"No..., we aren't sure of that.. "

"Aren't sure.. "Max riposte

"If you can tell us anything that will help us find her, it'll be appreciated.. "Douglas said

Max took a deep breathe, relaxing his nerves... "I don't know officer.., Rose is a good person, i see no reason why anyone will want to hurt her.. "

"Anyone with a grudge will want to do that.. "Said Douglas

"I don't know anyone who has a grudge against her.., i mean besides her husband.. "

"Her husband, Jacob..? Douglas said

"Yes.. "Max replied shabbily...

"You think he sent someone after her.. ?Kess ask

Max exhales.. "It could be possible.., can't it..?

Kess glance at Douglas, then at him again.. "Yes.., but would he do that to her..?

"I don't know, you have to find Rose.., no matter what you have to do, find her.. "

"We'll do that, but first we have to find a way to go in.., there might be a clue of where she is inside the house.. "

Max stare at the gate, he prays nothing happens to her..., what will he do if he hears such terrible news..?







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"There is someone here to see the king madam.. "

Giselle quickly glance towards the thug.. "Who?

"She said her name is Samantha.. "

"Samantha.. "She muttered trying to remenber who she is.., just then it crossed her mind.. "Let her in.. "

"Yes madame.. "

Giselle watched as the thug left, it wasn't long before Samantha came in..

"Good morning Madame.. "Samantha said crouching down to her knees..

"No, don't do that Sam.. "Giselle said standing up to meet her.... "Come-on get, sit.. "

Samantha did as she was told.. "Thank you Ma.. "

"Where have you been.., you disappeared after you left chief Carlos house.. "

"I, i...

"You don't need to be scared Samantha.., this isn't Carlos house, you can talk to me.. "

"I was scared Carlos was going to come after my family after what i did.., i went back to my parents, i had to make sure they were safe from Carlos.. "

"Carlos is dead now.., you don't need to keep protecting them from him.. "

"I know.., and as bad and selfish and wicked as it may sound, am happy Carlos finally got what he deserves.. "

A wry smile made way to Giselle lips.. "How have you been Sam.. ?

"I've been doing great madame.. "

"No, not madame, call me by my name.. Giselle.. "

"Yes, Ma..

Giselle wink..

"Giselle.. "She said shabbily.., she look round the house, she wonder how she was going to say what she actually came here for..

"So what do you care for Sam..?

"Nothing ma.., Giselle.., well actually, am here in search of a job"

"A job.."

"Yes..., my dad, he lost his job, my mum had an accident and she's too weak to do anything, my brother is still young, so all the responsibility boils down to me.. "

"Ohh.., am really sorry about that Sam.., but what kind of a job would you want to do here..?

"Any job at all ma, i could be a maid, i worked as a maid in Carlos house, am very good at it.. "

"No no Sam.., you can't be a maid..,it's only because of you we were able to rescue my fiancee's mother from the chains of Carlos.. "

Sam's heart sanked as she quickly remembered what happened.. "Am so sorry about queen mother ma.. "

"That's alright "

For a Minute, both girls just sat down looking at each other until Giselle broke the silence...
"I don't think the work of a maid will suits you.. "

"No ma.., i will take it.., i didn't do what i did to receive any reward that's bigger than this.., i helped so i could also escape from there.., please madam, give me this job.. "

"Fine, if you insist.., i will grant you the job.. "

Sam quickly went on her knees.."Thank you madam.., thank you very much, i really appreciate this.. "







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"Your highness.. "The DPO said the moment Pious entered the office

"Why haven't he been found...? Pious queried

The DPO grunted, he's still trying to fathom how he worked his way to become the king again and why he can't find any evidence to tie the murders of the chiefs to him, he knew quite well he's responsible for the chiefs dead, and sooner or later, he will find proof and he will send him to jail regardless of who he is...
"Please your highness sit down.. "

"Sit down.. "Pious retorted.. "That boy burnt down my palace, killed my mother and my uncle's wife and you expect me to sit down.. "

"Your mother and uncle's wife weren't the only ones that died in that fire.. "The DPO countered infuriated with his attitude

"Isn't that the more reason you should find him.. "

"We're trying our best to catch him"

"Your best is not enough... "Pious yelled.. "I want him found.. "

"Yeah.., but finding him now will be more difficult since you put his face in every newspaper page.. "

"I don't care how you do it DPO.., i want Dillan found.. "

"I heard you..., and once more, am sorry for your lost.. "

Ferocity burning in Pious eyes, he glare at him, then he walked out of the office..






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Francis frown after looking at both sides but couldn't see Jerry.., could it be Jerry has left him, he was inclined to stand up from the wood he was sitting on but decided to wait for a while longer..

He look ahead, he saw the large group of passerbys, he wonder why Jerry had asked him to stay behind and wait for him, what is his game plan.., he'd said he was going in search of food, they'd no money, he wonder how Jerry was going to get the food..

He took a deep breathe, the thoughts of Katherine crossed his mind.., Jerry words still scares him, could she be dead..

He wonder how he's going to face her when he finally sees her.., he guess she has become more beautiful than she was..

The smile in his face faded when he remembered what Jerry had said, they've become prisoners of king Jafar, he remember his encounter with king Jafar, he was cruel...

He jolted back to reality when something landed in his legs.., he quickly glance up...

"That's for you.. "Jerry said

Francis stare at it, then he gently pick it up.. "What's this..?

"What does that look like.., that's svubeg.. "

"What's s... "He pause trying to pronounce it..

"It's food...,looks like you haven't tasted svubeg... "

Francis shook his head, he look at it, it looked baked..., was it.. ?
With a grimaced face, he took a bite....

"Good.. ?

Francis quickly took another bite, it was good, he didn't expect it to be ..."How did you get this...?

"I bought it.. "

Francis glance at it, then at him....."Where did you get the money...?

"That's him.. "A male voice sounded a stone throw from them..

"oh-oh... "Jerry muttered when he saw the group of men heading towards them.. "Time to go.."

Francis quickly stood up as Jerry began to run..

"Why are they pursuing us...? Francis shouted after him..

"Because i stole the food.. "

"You told me you bought it.. "

"I lied.. "







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"I need more... "He said furiously..

The warder hissed... "Next.. "

He was inclined to punch him, but he knows that will only worsen things for him..,with the plate of small food, he walked to an empty table, he turn away his gaze when he saw some rogues..., before now, he has gotten involved with them and they messed him up..
After he sat down, he stare at his swollen eyes, he wants revenge on them but they were many and he was alone...
Been a rich man's son comes with trouble.., he served a spoonful of the food, he cough and spat it out after he tasted it...

"I won't waste it if i were you... "

He quickly look over his shoulder....,he scoffs when he saw his face... "I guess you've been eating this thrash all your life.. "

"Come-on, as a police man, my salary was enough to get myself good food.. "Philip said sitting close to him... .."I know it will take some time to adjust to prison life Jacob.., your father's money doesn't extend to this place.. "

"Am getting out of here soon.. "Jacob said

"Yeah.., exactly what i was thinking.. "Philip look around to make sure no-one was listening... "I have a plan.. "

"A plan.."

"Yes, an escape plan.., if you cooperate with me, we'll be getting out of here sooner than you imagined..., i believe you want to get revenge on that bastard Pious..., i want to get revenge on that stupid partner of mine...,i want to cut off his balls and feed it to him... "

"Am interested.., what's your plan..?

"I will fill you in when the time is right... "He glance at his swollen eyes.. "Those guys did a number on you.. "

Jacob frown..

"I advise you stab one in the eye the next time they trouble you.. "

"Yeah.., as if there is a knife around.. "

"There is always a knife around, you have to search the right places....., but if you think stabbing one of them in the eye is too cheap, do something expensive.., kill one of them.. "

Jacob scoffs.. "I prefer option A.. "






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