“ You put her in this position. I can't believe this.” The man continued. “ Good morning, sir.” Henry said, and the man spared him a wicked look. “ May I know you, please?” He asked. He didn't recognize the man who claimed to be Aubrey's father. “You have the guts to ask me that question after destroying my daughter's life and career.” He said.“I'm sorry that this happened to her, but you have to identify yourself.” Henry refused to budge under his stare. Not now that people were after his life. Who knew the so-called man was a murderer?He felt a hand tap his, and he turned. Aubrey nodded slightly, and he sighed. The fight left his body. “ Welcome, sir.” He said.“How did this happen to her? I warned her and her grandfather, didn't I? Why would you associate with him?” He blamed Aubrey while throwing Henry a condescending look. “This is not the time to scold her. There was no way she could have known.” Henry came to her rescue. “ Moreover, that is no way to speak to your daughter

The ladies were afraid but took a gentle look at their cameras, the man wouldn't do anything, right? She thought the store was a bit busy. “ I don't know who you are talking about, sir.” Angela replied. How did this man even pass through the security? She wondered, but maintained a sunny disposition as if she wasn't scared. “ Oh, you know damn well who I am talking about, but you want to pretend very much.” He replied. Some of the customers who came to pay at the counter looked at the man in fear," Oh, we don't know, sir.” Angela spoke when she saw that her friend was busy answering the long line of patrons. We? Her friend thought. “ May I have a word with you?” The man said, and Angela's eyes widened in horror. What does he want to see me for? She wondered. “ Uh, this is my working hour, I can't leave my duty post, sir.” She said, and she knew that she had royally fucked up with that statement. “I'll wait for you then.” The strange man said and walked away.She sighed in relie

By evening, Henry had begun to jump at any sound, which was weird because he believed that no one could harm him in the hospital or could they? He didn't know what to believe anymore. Everyone kept saying that they hadn't seen Jackson, thus leading him to understand the gravity of what was happening outside. What could he have done to the person who warranted them being after his life? For all he could remember, he had never hurt anyone. His mind flashed to possible suspects. 'Could it be my former boss who I made a cleaner? Or Rose, my ex-girlfriend?' He wondered. They didn't have the connection these people had. Then he heard a knock on the door, which drew him out of his thoughts, and he looked up. Luckily, this was a private ward which had a peephole in the door. He opened the door widely when he saw Derek's face through the hole. “ Hello, Derek.” Derek walked in and scanned the premises," We need to leave immediately. My father tells me where to take you.” He said. Henry sta

Henry took a deep breath before calling the real person he intended to speak to, his grandfather had given him many hints, and he would be lying to himself if he said he didn't understand. He wouldn't risk her being with another. Now, with that being said, he dialed her number, hoping that she wasn't asleep. He sighed when it connected," Hey, sorry to call this late.” He began politely when she picked up. “Did I wake you?” He asked. He heard the sound of rustling in the background and a little squeak which made him know that he woke her from sleep.Clara rubbed the back of her palms over her eyes before replying," No, sir. I was awake.” She lied so that she wouldn't end the call. “How are you doing, sir?” She inquired. She also wanted to hear his voice. Henry nodded, forgetting that she couldn't see him. Her groggy voice did him in. It was unintentionally seductive, and that was why he groaned. “ Oh, I'm good. I've settled in. Didn't Pops tell you?” He asked. He didn't want her fuss

“ You can't browbeat me into doing your will, Ben. Air your grievances and leave my grandson the hell alone.” Pops challenged him.Ben chuckled," Is this what a threat is supposed to sound like? You knew that your grandson had a poster on his back, yet you allowed my daughter to continue following him about. Now that she can no longer function well, you are pretending to be caring. Caring my foot.” He hissed. Pops sighed," It was between the children. How would we have known that she was going to be shot that night? If she had not left angrily, she would still be in good shape!” Pops replied angrily. He was tired of Ben playing the victim around town. This was a logical situation, he would understand if he was angry, that's what every father would be. “ You see, Ben. Let's put our grievances aside and look for the best way to make sure that Aubrey is well. After that, my son doesn't have to come in contact with her again.” Pops proposed. “ Good. I've heard you.”Pops paused, the Be