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Seven Targets Chapter Sixty-six
It was a bright sunny afternoon when they arrived at the woman's place. Detective Daniel could vividly remember the exact spot she always sat down. That was the same spot they had both sat to discuss whenever he came to meet her back then. He moved close to the door and knocked on it the first time. No answer came. He wasn't sure there was anyone in the house. Dave was standing by his side. He looked around to see if he would see anyone whom he could ask. There was no one around. He turned back and walked down the little stairs. Dave was still standing there. Detective Daniel walked to the left-hand side and the right-hand side of the house. He also went to check the backside but there was no one there. He walked back to the door and knocked again, this time around twice and loudly. No answer came. The last time he came was about ten years ago and was not sure if the woman still lived there or if she was still alive. He could not tell. He doesn't have her contact and was not sure an
Seven Targets Chapter one
In the early hours on a Friday morning, the moon had displayed its full shape and the stars had taken their positions on the cloudless sky of the lower part of south Philadelphia. The occupants of Walnut Street had been aroused from their sleep by the sounds of two rapid gunshots around 3 A.M. that morning. Mr. Andrew, a business guru, had been hacked to death in the living room; while Betty, his wife, and Megan, his daughter, were kidnapped. Nancy, the cook, however escaped as she stayed out of sight and hid inside the closet in her room, where she was before the armed men came in. After they had left, she came out and saw Mr. Andrew in the pool of his own blood. She then started to scream out of fright. She remained at that spot till the neighbors who heard the gunshot called the police department.Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the scene with three patrol cars. Nancy was seen sitting beside the little staircase outside, sobbing. When she saw the officers, she stood up and fo
Seven Targets Chapter Two
The drive home from the office which was supposed to last two hours was a long one as he stopped by the mall to get Stephanie some gifts which he would use to pacify her after telling her about the change of plans by the commander. On arriving home Stephanie and the kids were already at home. When he entered the sitting room and called out to Stephanie. “Honey I’m home”.He called with a loud but exhausted voice and threw himself lazily on the couch. Stephanie walked out of the kitchen towards him wiping her hands with a towel. She picked up his jacket alongside his bag and they both headed upstairs.Robert and Christine were both in their rooms. When they entered the bedroom facing Christine’s room Daniel peeled for a shower and helped himself with a cold drink. Stephanie returned downstairs to arrange the food on the dining table. By this time Robert and Christine had left their rooms and were already sitting at the dining table. Some minutes later when they had almost started eat
Seven Targets Chapter three
By 11 a.m that Saturday morning Stephanie had gone to get her hair done while Robert was left alone in the house with Christine,whose friends had come to Visit her. So he quickly put on a black jean and a blue top.By now she would be playing with her friends so he doesn’t have to tell her. After dressing up he headed downstairs and then to Jason and Dave’s apartment.Jason and Dave Dobson were brothers and they lived alone with their mother. Their father, Nicolas Dobson had left them when they were much younger. Although their relationship with their mum had been putrid ever since then as they believed she caused their father’s absence. She however had assumed the role of both father and mother ever since then.Robert arrived and stood at the entrance of their apartment. They had driven him home from school in their car the Previous day. He however did not enter the apartment but promised he would come to see them today. He paused for a while and looked around for their car before r
Seven Targets Chapter four
He was fortunate that neither of his parents had arrived when he got back home. But he had been amazed at the kind of independence Dave and Jason had. He had been shown different snapshots they had taken at different parties. He had never attended a university party before except for a get -together celebration he attended at the high school. During dinner that night he was quiet all through as thoughts raced through his mind. He was old enough to start making some decisions himself and he’s about to make one, but the major obstacle was his dad and not his mum. Being a detective he has always been very observant and detailed on what he did, and where he went to. But he had resolved that he would attend the university party that was coming up which Dave had invited him to.That night Detective Daniel rested his head on the pillow and hoped for sleep to come but it didn’t, his mind was still trying to fix the whole puzzle at the crime scene. No suspect had been apprehended yet ,but fro
Seven Targets Chapter Five
His stay at the office the following day was very short. Detective Daniel thoughtfully studied the case file,not only is he anticipating his retirement he also wants to ensure that the perpetrators of the crimes are apprehended and brought to book,and also that the kidnapped victims are liberated. Later in the evening before he returned home he visited the clubhouse of Kelvin Brian again to interview more people around the place.Meanwhile,Robert at school had informed Dave and Jason of the dinner his dad wants to have with them.“What did you tell him about us?”“Nothing, he just wants to know you both and besides,that might be the condition for allowing me come for the party”“Oh, don’t worry daddy’s boy we would come.”Dave said as he patted Robert on the right shoulder humorously.“And who is daddy's boy.''Robert said playfully, smiling, although he was upset inside. This angered him the more as he reckons that he should be making independent decisions by now, decisions that would
Seven Targets Chapter Six
Robert greeted her when he came into the house. This was the first time he met Billy, their mum at home.. Then he went with Jason who was also downstairs to Jason’s room. Dave was in his room. He was in Jason’s room for some minute and decided to check up on Dave. When he got to Dave’s door he tapped the door, no response at first so he tapped again. This time he heard sounds of objects falling on the floor and the opening and closing of a drawer. Probably Dave was hiding something. When he finally opened the door Robert went in.“Hi.”“Hey, Robert, giving him a handshake. How long Have you been standing at the door?”“Not quite long.”“Have you seen Jason?”“Yeah, he’s in his room I just left him to check up on you”“Oh, great.”“Hope you enjoyed the dinner last night at my place?”“ Sure I did. Your dad, what does he do for a living?”“He’s a detective.”“Awesome, With the way he was asking those questions yesterday I thought he was a lawyer.”“ Yeah, that’s the same way he asks qu
Seven Targets Chapter Seven
The sun shining from the dapple blue sky flooded Philadelphia on Wednesday morning as Detective Daniel and Mr James Came back to see Dave. He was sitting up on the bed and was looking more promising than the previous day. Detective Daniel wasted no time but continued from where they had stopped the previous day.“Hey boy, how are you feeling now?”“Much better”Dave replied as he gave a faint smile.“Good. Dave, we wanna ask you questions ok?”“Ok sir”“Kelvin Brian is a prime suspect in a murder case that occurred at walnut street some days ago. He was the last person who spoke to the victim.”“Mr Andrew?” Dave asked.“Yes Mr Andrew. You know him?”“I think I do. I have been sent to deliver a package to him before”“Oh, I see. What kind of package was that?”“ It was a sealed package. I don't know what was in it.”“You don't open the packages you are sent to deliver to know the content in it?” detective Daniel asked.“ No I don't.” Dave responded.“Then you must have been sent to Malc