"Kate. Can you tell the court and the judge the truth about that video? Were you tortured and forced to speak or did you confess everything on your own accord?" Mr Black asked Kate in front of everyone.José smirked, knowing that his sister would never admit it as real evidence. He relaxed his back on his seat and even looked in Vincent's direction."It's all true your honour." Kate fessed up to the crimes.José's smile was slapped off of his face as he got up and ran towards his sister. Just as he was about to attack Kate, a nearby officer pulled him back.Since José could not physically harm he resulted to shouting, "Traitor! You little bitch! You fell so hard in love with your kidnapper that you're willing to send your blood to jail?!"Ferdinand sat speechless on his seat and looked at Kate who then avoided eye contact with him. This betrayal hurt. Why did Kate expose them? And just like that? Was she in on it with Vincent all along?Ferdinand turned his head to look at Vincent. Vi
Ferdinand and José were placed in the same cell but Kate and Alma were placed in different ones as females.On the same night of the day they were found guilty, Ferdinand remained awake in the cell until midnight while José fell asleep at ten o'clock.The cell had no windows. Just three walls and the fourth wall being replaced by steel bars holding prisoners in.The entire place smelt like puke and dust. A feeling of death lurked about. A lot of things unseen to a normal citizen have happened in that prison which should not be mentioned at all.People who became prisoners there were treated exactly and even worse than the criminals they were. And most times, the level of suffering to be endured by the criminal depends on how high the crime committed.Ferdinand got up and restlessly walked about in the cell wondering to himself if this was how it was going to end for him."Will I be wasting my further years suffering in prison because of that chameleon of a man?" Ferdinand gritted his t
On the next morning, the news of Ferdinand's and José's mysterious disappearance from prison without a trace was the talk of the entire city and every news channel carried the news.Vincent's remote almost slipped out of his fingers while he listened to the news showing on his flat-screen TV."Vincent honey, what's the matter?" Tasha asked, appearing from the kitchen with two cups of coffee in her hands.Tasha sat next to Vincent and placed his cup of coffee on the glass table in front of him.She saw the shocked look on Vincent's face which slowly changed into a worried one."Vincent?" Tasha repeated his name.Tasha then turned to look at the TV and after reading the headlines, her heart seized.The cup in Tasha's hands slipped and shattered at her feet, pouring out hot coffee unto her foot. That was when she caught Vincent's attention.Tasha screamed and jumped up. Vincent put his arms around her and lifted her above the ground to avoid her getting injured with the broken ceramic cup
"Your brother escaped. Yes. But how does that mean I helped him? You told me to leave him there and that was exactly what I did. You watched me lock the cell after you walked out." Mr Alfredo Clayton told Ferdinand.Then how the hell did he manage to get out?" Ferdinand's tone lowered a little."How should I know? We left at the same time." Mr Alfredo sipped on his wine again.Ferdinand tightened his fists as if ready to throw a blow at the nearest person. He left the living room and entered his bedroom upstairs.Ferdinand paced left and right in his bedroom trying to figure it all out.Something told Ferdinand that Mr Alfredo had something to do with José's escape but where was the proof?Mr Alfredo had indeed left the prison with Ferdinand and he had come in alone. There was no one else.Unless of course, someone was hiding separately in the dark and waiting for them to leave.But if that was the case then who would have sent that person?Or did José escape on his own? That was a tho
One year later...Vincent paced back and forth in the hospital waiting room, anxiously awaiting news about his wife, Tasha, who was in labour. He had never felt so nervous in his life. He had read all the books and attended all the classes he could, but nothing could have prepared him for the emotional rollercoaster that he was experiencing right now."Why didn't she let me go in with her? Typical Tasha. She's always worried about others. This is no time to put me first! I'm her husband!" Vincent thought. The wait was killing him.Vincent recalled the excitement and anticipation that he and Tasha had felt when they found out that they were expecting their first child. After a year of their marriage, they finally had a baby. A baby that Vincent couldn't wait to hold.He wished he could take all the pains away and bear it for his wife.Tasha's piercing screams came out of the delivery room once again and Vincent's heart skipped a beat.They had spent months preparing for this moment, f
"Sir, there is someone here to see you." Vincent's secretary informed him while his head was buried in papers."Who is it?" Vincent asked, clearly busy with other things."It's the detective chief inspector." his secretary answered.Finally, Vincent looked up from his papers after hearing his secretary's answer, "let him in." he said, putting aside some of the papers."Yes, sir." the secretary left and in walked a man with a defeated expression on his face."May I seat?" he asked.Vincent glanced at him, scoffed and then continued with the papers on his desk.The man took it as a yes and made himself comfortable."Mr Johnson. You are dressed so casually today. I can also tell by the look on your face that you have come to deliver the news of one out of many of your failed attempts at finding the Idris brothers." Vincent commented."Sir, it's not like I am not trying hard enough. I and my men are doing the best we can with the little you offer.""Then try even harder!" Vincent slammed
Vincent returned home later in the evening with a different look from what he normally carries on his face."What's wrong?" Tasha asked, seeing him enter the living room.Vincent lazily sat down on the couch and sighed heavily while allowing his suitcase to slip out of his fingers.Tasha walked up to Vincent looking worried."Where's the baby?" Vincent asked Tasha."In the cradle sleeping. A maid is watching over her." Tasha answered.Vincent covers his face with his hat after relaxing his head on the couch."Why are you so down?" Tasha inquired, determined to know everything."I don't want you to worry too much. You have a baby to take care of while I'm away and these kinds of things aren't for you to worry about." Vincent explained, removing the cap and lifting his head to sit up properly.Tasha smiled, "It's about the Ferdinand and José problem isn't it? What did the detective say?" "You don't need to know that honey." Vincent waved Tasha's question away."Yes, I do. I am your wife
Mr Johnson was dropped off at the police station by his colleague who had to go somewhere else."I'll report back on my own then." Mr Johnson said."Good. So if the lie is discovered, I won't be known as someone who supported it." Mr Johnson's colleague replied and drove off, letting a gush of wind hit again Johnson who was still standing by the roadside."Dick head." Mr Johnson cursed and turned around.Now facing the police station, he sighed, "Here goes nothing."Detective Chief Inspector Johnson entered the CID office, his head hung low and his steps heavy.As he walked towards the Superintendent's office, he could hear the sound of his colleagues talking and laughing."Hey, Johnson! How many more years do you need to solve that case?!" one of them mocked and others laughed, not forgetting to also contribute."I bet he's going to tell the CID he can't handle the case anymore.""How hard can it be to find just two escaped convicts?" the third added, grinning while the first two lau
Time seemed to pass slowly as they waited, each minute feeling like an eternity. Vincent's mind was flooded with memories of his time with Chloe, all the moments they had shared and the bond they had formed. He couldn't imagine a world without her.Finally, after what felt like hours, the doors to the emergency room swung open, and a doctor stepped out, still in his scrubs. Vincent stood up, his heart pounding in his chest."How is she? Is she going to be okay?" Vincent asked, his voice filled with desperation.The doctor's face softened as he looked at Vincent. "She's stable now," he said, his tone reassuring. "The bullet narrowly missed any vital organs. She's going to need surgery to remove it, but she's strong, and we expect her to make a full recovery."Relief washed over Vincent, the weight lifting off his shoulders. He thanked the doctor profusely, gratitude filling his eyes. They were given permission to see Chloe, but only one person at a time, due to limited visiting hours.
With that, Vincent and Carlos laid out the plan, assigning each person a specific role to play. They spent hours going over every detail, making sure to account for any possible scenario.With everyone ready and committed, they began to execute the plan to bring down Mr. X. It was dangerous, and they knew they could be risking their lives, but they were determined to see justice served.Days turned into weeks as they worked tirelessly to gather information and plan their attack. And finally, the day came when they made their first move.As they landed at the airport, Vincent could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins. This was it. It was time to face his demons.They made their way to the hotel where they had arranged to meet with Mr. X. Carlos had already set up the meeting, and they had a few hours to prepare themselves.Vincent took the time to meditate and clear his mind. He went over every detail of the plan in his head, making sure that he had covered all the bases.As
Vincent stepped out of his bedroom with Carlos. He could see everyone else was in a waiting position in the living room.When they saw him, they stood up straight, physically loosening up but Vincent knew that they were very tensed up on the inside."It became OUR fight since we all became a family. So if what you're about to say is that you're going to do this alone, that ain't gonna happen." Chloe said before Vincent could breathe a word out."I wasn't going to say that," Vincent told her."Oh." Chloe stepped back, "That's good then.""So, what are we going to do, Dad?" Eli asked Vincent.Vincent looked through his family consisting of his ex-wife Tasha, his wife Chloe, his daughter Lily, and his two sons Samuel and Eli."I will be appointing you roles to play in taking down Mr. X based on each of your strengths," Vincent said."Mr Carlos here has given us an opportunity. He is the highest shareholder in Mr X's companies and his plan is to go from eighty to a hundred per cent. We wi
Frustrated and seething with anger, Mr. X clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. It was inconceivable that his target had slipped through his fingers, escaping to an unknown destination by taking a flight. "How could this have happened?!" Mr X shouted, furious.He had meticulously planned every step, leaving no room for error. And yet, his meticulously laid-out trap had been shattered in an instant.Mr X's mind raced, desperately trying to piece together where his quarry could be headed. His heart pounded with rage, his blood boiling at the thought of his carefully concocted plans falling apart. He had invested precious time and resources to ensure that the person who had caused him so much misery would no longer haunt his days, only to watch them vanish into thin air once again.He paced, his footsteps echoing. Anger twisted his features, causing his clenched jaw to tremble with rage. He couldn't shake the image of his adversary slipping away.The feeling of
Chloe and the others managed to get Vincent to the hospital in time. He underwent emergency surgery and fortunately, the doctors were able to save his life.Chloe stayed by Vincent's side the whole time after the surgery, praying for his recovery. When he eventually woke up, she couldn't contain her happiness and tears streamed down her face."I thought I'd lost you," Chloe said, holding Vincent's hand tightly.Vincent smiled weakly and replied, "I'm not going anywhere."Chloe smiled and hugged him, grateful for his safety and their love for each other. That was a narrow escape from death and it scared the hell out of everyone."Where is everyone else?" Vincent asked, slightly scared that something bad might have happened to someone else as well."They are all okay. I will get them here." Chloe said as she gently slid her hand away from Vincent's hand and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.Chloe left the room and when she returned, Tasha, Lily, Samuel, and Eli walked in after her.
The meeting took place on the outskirts of town in the same warehouse where Eli, Tasha, Lily, and Samuel were being held."I'm sure you're wondering why I wanted to meet with you," Mr. X said, his voice smooth as silk but his eyes sharp and deceiving."I can't imagine it's for a pleasant conversation," Vincent replied, his eyes fixed on Mr. X as if insulting his brain."You're right," Mr. X said, a smirk crossing his face. "I want to make you pay for what you've done to me. You've cost me everything, and now it's time for me to get my revenge."Vincent knew that he was in trouble. He could see the anger and hatred in Mr. X's eyes, and he knew that he needed to get out of there as soon as possible but he couldn't do so without those being held there by Mr X.Mr. X approached him, a knife glinting in his hand. "You should have known better than to cross me," he hissed.Vincent could feel his heart pounding in his chest as Mr X brought the knife down. But before it could make contact, Mr
"Eli! Come on man! Slow down!" Samuel shouted.Eli stopped walking when he was sure that he was far enough from Vincent and Samuel stopped to catch his breath beside Eli."Why did you follow me?" Eli asked Samuel."We are best friends. That's the dumbest question I've ever heard." Vincent replied."Not in this case, Samuel. I want to be alone." Eli stated firmly."Then we can be alone together." Samuel placed his hand on Eli's shoulder but Eli shrugged it off and turned his head to Samuel."I don't get it, Samuel. Don't you have any brain? Are you stupid or something? I fucking ruined your life by taking the place that was meant to be yours and yet you're following me to make sure I'm alright?! Why?! Are you not capable of hate? You think you're so perfect don't you?!" Eli shouted angrily."I don't hate you, Eli. You were just a kid. And I don't think I'm perfect. I've made mistakes too. I just want to help you because you're my friend." Samuel said calmly.Eli sighed and wiped his te
After calling the police on Mr. X and he got arrested, Vincent, Chloe, Samuel, Eli, and Lily, believed that it was a great win for them.They all needed someplace to stay for the night and no longer caring about what her mother thought or might do, Lily volunteered her home."Are you sure it's fine if we stay here for the night?" Vincent asked Lily, "We didn't exactly speak to your mother about it." he added."She never cared about me so why should I care what she thinks of my choices? She spent all her life searching for her missing son and neglecting me." Lily replied, "She never once called me since I left. probably never noticed in the first place."Vincent stayed quiet and allowed Lily to lead the rest of them into the house.Vincent's phone started to ring and his wife, Chloe, wanted to stay back and know what the phone call was all about."Who is it?" Chloe asked."Someone from work," Vincent answered and picked up the call. He rushed outside the house while speaking, "Hello?"
"Vincent, what was that all about?" Chloe asked after following Vincent to their bedroom.Vincent paced left and right in the bedroom, thinking of what to do now."We can't let them go through with whatever they are planning to do," Vincent said."Go through with what? Can you stop and explain what's going on to me? Vincent please!" Chloe demanded."I heard you mentioned Mr. X. What's going on?!" Chloe asked again.Vincent looked at Chloe with eyes filled with sadness, "It's Samuel. Eli's best friend.""What about him?" Chloe asked."I think... He might just be my son and Eli isn't." Vincent replied."What?! How come? If Eli isn't our son then who are his real parents? How did all this happen?" Chloe panicked."That's something I'm yet to figure out. I know that Kate left her child with me and there was certainly no interval where anyone must have switched Eli. Could it be that the baby at that time wasn't Kate's? She just pretended to have abandoned her child?" Vincent thought deeper