The racket of the footsteps kept getting closer. The man kept pleading with Jordan in a wispy vocalism. Jordan kept banging his head about what he was expected to do in the situation. But before he could even make up his mind, the fulgent lights of the torches came from the direction of the footsteps. In a flicker, three armed men halted a few meters in front of Jordan, blocking their way. For a moment, Jordan considered turning around and running away from the dreadful danger ahead. Run for his dear life. He wanted to stay away from such trouble at all costs, but with the dying man in his arms, he ruled out that idea. They would catch up with them before he could even take a step. There was no way he could escape now. At that moment, Jordan wondered whether saving lives was his calling in life. He wanted to smirk at that wild idea, but a voice came from the dreary men before them. “What do we have here! Seems like luck is fore-playing with us tonight. We have got a bonus on top of w

“What is your condition?” Jordan enquired.The lady cloaked her confusing merriment, assuming her algid expression once again as she spoke.“If you have the medicinal knowledge as you claim, you will not only treat your father but also attend to everyone in need of help here. And you will leave only when I say so!” She stated.Jordan wondered what kind of help the neighbors of the lady needed, but after ricocheting his eyes around the small sewerage streams passing through almost everywhere, he got wind of the kind of help they needed. They lived in the worst conditions. The place reeked of sewage all over. He didn’t understand what the lady meant by he would only leave when she said so. He also didn’t understand why fate always sent him to places where his help was fatally needed. But all the same, as fate had it, he had a life to save.“Deal! Can we come in now?” Jordan asked.“Mmh! Such an arrogant jerk!” The lady sneered as she opened the door for them, ushering them into her cubi

Jordan and the other man remained inarticulate. Inwardly, they were hoping and wishing that Liya would not listen to her supposed man and kick them out. Where would they go then?Liya on the other hand was engrossed in thoughts trying to figure out how to handle the situation. On one hand, was her impossible boyfriend whom she knew no one else could ever bear with. The man’s haughtiness and withering nature topped his endless list of odds. She was also cognizant of his bullheadedness and vengeful nature. She knew that there was no way he could change his decision about the matter at hand. He wanted the guests gone and he would wreck havoc until that he managed to see them gone.On the other hand, the two strangers were in dire need of her help. The little she could afford seemed to have meant a lot to them. Additionally, she also knew that everyone around would benefit from Jordan’s knowledge of medicine. She did not want to give in to her abusive boyfriend’s selfish desires. But, she

A moment of pure lull passed with Jordan and the stranger man both fathoming where to begin explaining their lies. Liya on the other hand was darting her anticipative eyes and face between the strangers awaiting their explanations. She wondered whether she had made a wrong decision inviting them in. The fact that they had lied to her riled her so much.As she gawked at them, her mind was doing a mental scan on them - could they be con men? Kidnappers? Her inner self told her that they didn’t seem to be any of the aforementioned kind, but her insecurities and curiosity could not let her nerves settle.“I asked a question here. Can someone explain how it turns out that you both are strangers to each other? You introduced yourself as his son, and I heard him call you son a while ago when he was asking me not to kick you out. What is happening here?” Liya asked in curiosity as she gawked at the two strangers in front of her.Jordan and the other man stared at each other. They both felt b

The man who was listening behind the door took out his phone after gathering the information he needed. He dialed his boss’s number.“Speak, Tony. What have you found out?” Martin spoke, a puff of smoke emitting from his nose and mouth.“Boss, your hunch was correct. I heard them talking. The old man was Gabriel’s target last night. The other guy is the one that rescued him and also killed our men.” Tony explained as he walked out of the compound.Martin roared in emotional arousal. He knew those men were not to be trusted from the moment he saw them. But now his anger and thirst for vengeance grew even more. An eye for an eye.“Those bastards!” He cursed. “Did you get any info about those two fools? Especially that cursed guy that killed my men. Who is he? How was he able to kill our three men that easily?” Martin asked. He wondered how a single man was able to kill his skilled killers that easily.“The guy is a nobody as far as I heard. He has no family nor does he have work.” Tony