Lilian sighed sharply, with her eyes fixed on him. “I will see what I can do.” She replied.Jason shook his head, handing her his number. “ This is my business card, you can call me anytime you wish.” He voiced out politely.She grabbed it, while she glanced at the card before she alighted from the car and walked away without looking back. Graham got into the car, he stared at his boss through the rearview mirror.“Let’s go home.” He said to his driver.Without hesitation, Graham revved the car engine and zoomed off. They took their normal route home, and through the bridge track, they met with unexpected traffic that made them standstill. Other motorists stopped after a truck was reported to have got spoilt ahead.Jason leaned his head as he waited for the traffic to lessen, he closed his eyes, his thoughts drifting to the comfort of his home. Suddenly a jolt rocked his vehicle from behind, startled Graham gripped the steering wheel tightly as he glanced through the rearview of the
Lilian's eyes widened in shock and disbelief seeing Mrs. Maria happy after hearing the news about Jason, ‘’ she has been pretending all this whole time.” She muttered inwardly, while she hid to avoid Mrs. Maria from knowing that she had been caught.She grabbed the bag and moved back slowly Without letting her know that someone was inside the house. Lilian had to trace her step back to the front door, When Mrs. Maria noticed the door was creaking open and she maintained her calm demeanour.Lilian greeted her and walked pass her, heading towards the kitchen to drop what she had bought before coming back to the living room to arrange it but she was shocked by what she saw on the large screen, “It's been long and we are still waiting for the rescue team, Jason Lewis has been reported to have fallen into the river with his car but only his driver has been saved while the rescue team are still looking for him.” the reporter said.The reporter continues to unleash more words with the micro
Jason’s eyes fluttered open as he slowly sat up with a sharp pain throbbing in his head, causing him to wince and clutch his temples.“What…. Where am I? What is happening.” He whispered to himself, while his eyes moved around the room leaving him speechless. He knew something was not right about the room.The room was small and filled with scents of leaves and an herbal mixture, his gaze fell on the leaves placed close to the bed and a small fire burning by the side of the house.He swung his legs over the edge of the wooden bed and planted his feet on the cold floor, his head swimming with dizziness with each step he took. He navigated his way towards the door and moved sluggishly while placing his hand on the wall for support.He was shirtless, but he managed to grab a big shirt he saw at the entrance of the door and wore it.He struggled to push the door open, and Jason stepped out into the crisp morning air. His senses were overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of his surroundings
Jason moved and placed his waist on the chair as he waited to hear what the old man had to spill out. “The boy is not dead, he is Sick and the needle is an acupuncture needle, a tool used in a traditional Chinese medicine practice known as acupuncture. It involves inserting needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing.Jason moved his head slowly as he listened to the old man with his gaze still fixated on the body, “ Why are you using it on the boy.” He promptly asked.Zachary inhales and exhales deeply. “The boy is experiencing symptoms of digestive discomfort, which can manifest as abnormal pain, nausea and poor appetite. With the needle inserted on specific points on his body, it will help to restore balance to his digestive system and alleviate his symptoms.”Jason observed how Zachary carefully manipulated the needle, his movements precise and deliberate. He was still confused and was moved to ask more questions.“ How does inserting a ne
Zachary Reed walked back towards the boy and he continued with what he was doing, Jason turned back to stare at the environment before moving to a seat close to Zachary.Jason was still surprised at how he was able to defeat four men even with his age, he stared at the man dumbfounded without knowing what else to say.“Can you help me with the box over there?” Zachary said calmly.“Okay,”Jason walked towards where he pointed, grabbed the box and handed it over to Zachary who continued with what he was doing. He moved towards Zachery Reed with a determined expression, the gentle rustle of leaves and the sweet scent of herbs filled the air in the hut.“Should I tell him to teach me, What should I do now?” Jason mumbles inwardly as he continues to contemplate if he should speak out.Zachary Reed noticed the expression on his face, since his encounter with the intruders, Jason hadn’t taken his eyes off the old man. Zachery could read through his facial expression as it felt like a big
He raised his head to face the man standing before him. He shook his head in disapproval. “I can’t go back, not yet. Not until I have learned what I seek from you. Please will you teach me, I really need to learn.” He said firmly.Elena’s eyes shone in confusion, she watched the exchange of silence between her father and Jason. Her gaze flickers between Jason and his father as she weighs the gravity of what Jason has spilled out.“Please, Zachary. Like you said things happen for a reason and I believe meeting you was for a good reason. I beg of you, teach me how to heal and how to have a skill in martial arts.” He uttered in a low tone, while still looking at Zachary Reed.Elena was now able to understand why Jason had refused to go and what he sought from her father, there was abrupt silence between them. Until Elena voices out.“Father, if you don’t teach him. I will teach him,” she said.Zachary Reed looked at his daughter Elena with a mixture of pride and concern, knowing that he
Mr. Benjamin Lewis was in his study room, his hand trembling as he ambled back and forth at a slow pace, with the weight of worry and concern pressing down on him like a heavy burden. Threatening to crush him beneath its weight.He had just finished speaking with the chief of police and the leader of the diving team about his son’s disappearance but the news was still blank.It’s been two days and no sign of his son Jason, Mr. Benjamin was engrossed in deep confusion and fear. He was wallowing battling with several thoughts. He has no idea when the butler walked inside the room.Robert stared at his master, he had been standing there for two minutes without his master noticing. He cleared his throat and voice. “Master Lewis, Master Lewis.” He said while taping his master.Mr. Benjamin was brought back to earth after a long time of being lost in deep thoughts. He sighed deeply while blowing air out of his mouth in relief.“Robert, you are here,” he said in a low tone while moving towar
“Please, young lady, where can I find my son,” he asked, a glimmer of hope ignited in him after watching the video of his son.Elena sighed, she shoved her hand into her bag, retrieved a slip of paper from her bag pocket and handed it to Mr. Benjamin. His hands were trembling as he collected it and unfolded it, revealing his son’s handwriting. “This is Jason’s writing.” He said.Elena nodded her head in agreement, “Yes sir, that’s the address, sir. He wants you to meet him, he will be waiting for you there tonight.” She responded.Mr. Benjamin inhales and exhales deeply, his heart swelling with gratitude towards Elena. His expression was entwined with happiness and hope knowing his son was alive.“Thank you, dear, you have given me hope and I am eternally grateful for what you have done,” he said, with his voice filled with gratitude.Elena smiled and mouthed. “It’s a pleasure, sir, I am glad I could be of help.”Mr. Benjamin shook his head. “So can we go now?” He vehemently asked.
Mr. Benjamin held his son’s hand and lifted it as a sign of victory. The court attendant echoed that each of the family has mixed feelings coursing through their veins.Detective William moved towards Jason. “Congratulations, you have finally got justice.” He said politely.“Thank you, Detective William.” He replied.Jason and his father stepped out of the courtroom, and the media team rushed towards him, bombarding him with several questions; he didn’t fail to give them an answer to their questions.~~~~~~~~Jason called for a small gathering at his mansion with his friends. Oscar Morgan, Loki, Elena, Nora and Zachary Reed were all present.It was a small get-together which he organised to thank his friends for their support in achieving his goals. Each one of them played a role in his life.The big polished mahogany table was filled with a variety of food and drinks. He got up and clinked the glass, calling their attention.“I want to thank every one of you for your support. It was
It was the day of the court hearing, the courtroom was buzzed with a mix of anticipation and tension. The air was thick with the weight of what was about to unfold.James Paterson, Lovina, Kelly Peters, and Jonathan were all standing behind the defendant’s table, their faces pale and hands clasped tightly together.Jason was seated with his father, Mr. Benjamin Lewis, and a few family members and friends were all around to witness the event of the day.The judge, an imposing figure, with a stern expression, called the court to order. They were asked to stand up. They rose to their feet with their heart pounding; each of them had mixed feelings boiling within them. James Paterson continues to stare at Jason with the side of his eyes. The hatred was still building within him; if he was allowed to act, he would kill Jason before going to prison.He couldn’t believe he had been defeated by the same person twice. Lovina hasn’t uttered a word since her arrest; the death of her son was sti
It’s been a week since the incident, and Jason and his father have gone back to normal. Jason was faced with more tasks in the office; he has been working hard and attending business meetings, which he has skipped with Clients. Life at the office was becoming more hectic by the day; the stock of the company continued to skyrocket higher, making the company maintain its top spot in the business world.Jason won several awards and endorsement deals with two different companies. His name becomes the talk of the town. His image is shown in some signposts.After several months of setbacks and unweaving determination, the day has finally arrived when Jason would have to unveil his project.He stood beside the restaurant, “Lewis Savour and Spice.” His heart swelled in pride as he took sight of the elegant facade, the chic signage gleaming in the afternoon sun. The air buzzed with excitement as guests from different places began to arrive and a red carpet at the entrance added a touch of gla
Kelly Peters and James Paterson both looked worried; the news about Patrick’s death had spread across the city like wildfire while Lovina survived the shot and was taken to the hospital; in some days, the court would decide her fate. James paced back and forth at a slow pace in the room; they were thinking of what to do while Jonathan sat down with his gaze facing downward. His eyes have swallowed after crying. He couldn’t believe Lovina would do such, and he blamed her for being careless. “What do we do, we can’t sit here all day doing nothing,” James said, with his voice tingling with sadness.“What do you expect us to do, you know what happened. I think we should lay low for the time being. We can’t tell what’s going on out there.” Kelly uttered with his voice barely above a whisper.“Where is Jez, why is he not here?” James asked, with a gaze at his uncle.“I don’t know, he is supposed to be here before now,” Kelly replied, staring at his wristwatch.James Paterson moved towar
The following morning, Lovina was worried; she hadn’t heard from Zander. His line had been unavailable; she couldn’t fathom what was happening. No news from Christian Rafael and Zander.Lovina was more determined to end everything. She woke up early checking through her phone to hear the news about Jason being dead, but there was none. She tried calling Zander but he wasn’t picking up. Her patience wearing thin.She took the bottles of poison she had kept for a long time, knowing Mr. Benjamin always likes having coffee every morning before stepping out. She thought about serving him his coffee by adding a little potion to it. Lovina was through with the mixture; she kept a determined face; she heard footsteps coming, and immediately, she inserted a little potion, after which she shook the mug of coffee to mix with the liquid. “Mom, what are you doing?” Patrick questioned.Lovina froze in shock, her hands trembling in fear of being caught by her son. She struggled with her words as
That night, Mr. Benjamin couldn’t come to terms with sleep. He was restless, his mind racing through several conflicting thoughts. He was still waiting for a response from the police, but nothing had been found. He paused back and forth in his study room with one of his hands clasped behind his back and the other hand he used to hold the wine glass.“Who could have done this to my son? Why will he always have to face difficulties.” He questioned inwardly. He sipped from his wine glass, consuming the liquid content slowly. He perceived a subtle knock on the door and turned his gaze to deduce who it was.When the door creaked open, Robert ambled inside with a saddened demeanor. He tilted his head while standing before Mr. Benjamin.“What is it? Did you find anything?” He questioned with his face etched with worries.Robert sighed softly, as he nodded negatively. “No, Master. We were unable to get anything,” he responded. Mr. Benjamin felt a surge of frustration coursing through his
The doctor darting his gaze from one man to another, he exhales letting air out of his mouth. “Can you please calm down? I have two news for you. Which will you want to hear first? The good news or the bad news.” He abruptly questioned.“The good news.” Mr. Benjamin said.“The bad news,” Zachary said.Mr Benjamin stared at him with his brow furrowed. “Which one, good or bad?” The doctor asked again.“The good news please.” The doctor adjusted his white gown, “The good news is that your son is alive. But the bad news is that he is in a coma and he lost a lot of blood. We are happy we were able to revive him and get blood that matches his own. His recovery will depend on him.” The doctor uttered Calmly.Mr. Benjamin felt a surge of sorrow and sadness within him; his face was lit up knowing his son was alive, but another part of his heart was pounding in fear and pain hearing his son was in a coma. “Doctor, can we see him?” Oscar Morgan muttered calmly.“No, you can’t see him. We ha
Jason was on his way home after a successful mission, before he left the city he visited Ben to thank him for his support, he also met with the head of police who thanked him for helping the girls. He was sitting down at the back of the Range Rover with his eyes closed. While Loki was seated in the co-driver seat, he inhaled softly feeling the air of the city he grew up in. The car window was opened, as they drove home.They met with serious traffic along the way, and Jason leaned backwards. His face was etched with excitement as he thought about what happened in Venice, knowing he was able to help rescue Elena and Nora. While they were still stuck in traffic, it was unbeknownst to Jason and the others that a motorcycle had been trailing behind them since the airport. The motorcyclist found the job easy when he noticed the window was open, he pulled out his gun from his jacket slowing down his pace. Immediately he came close to the window and pulled the trigger twice at Jason. Lo
Christian Rafael came to a halt when the direction he took led him to a room where he couldn’t escape. He turned his back to see Jason standing with a stern face, his face as scary as ever. Christian hands were trembling in fear, each step Jason took sent a quiver down his spine.He threw a punch at Jason who didn’t hesitate to dodge his arms, Jason's eyes were blazing with fury. His face turned red, he took a few steps forward.“Please, don’t harm me. I am sorry for everything I said earlier, it was a slip of the tongue. Please, Forgive me. I will help you do whatever you want even if it means testifying against Lovina.” Christian uttered with a trembling Voice.Jason didn’t listen to his plea, he knew how corny Christian Rafael was, he matched forward as he sent his right hand towards Christian’s jaw. He added another punch with his second hand, sending Christian staggering backwards, as the document fell from his hands.His gaze fell on a piece of wood that was standing beside the