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
Taken aback by the introduction, Henry walked backward and Derek chuckled. Who would have thought that Henry would be afraid? “ He's our guard. A highly skilled field operative. You're safe.” He said. Henry sighed. The tension left his shoulders quietly," Okay, it's nice to meet you…?” He trailed off. “ Douglas. A member of the CIA.”Henry assessed the man, he seemed capable, but he had come to understand that no one was invincible, at least not even Sergeant Jackson. That reminded him," When will your father be discharged?” “ Tomorrow, that man is stubborn. He refuses the doctor's orders.” Douglas chuckled," He's stubborn like a bone.” Derek smiled. His father's dogged mess helped him solve cases. That was why he wasn't too bothered when he heard that he had an accident," Enough about my father, or he might think that we are gossiping about him.” He said. The door opened and Henry jerked, he relaxed when he saw the driver walk in with some groceries. “ Put them in the kitchen.
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
The next message he received was from an unknown number, “You've made her hospitalized, haven't you, and you are now in hiding. Why didn't you tell her that you weren't interested in the beginning?” The message read. He knew the person from the tone of the message and decided to ignore, but on second thought, he opened his text pad and began to type. “ I'm highly sorry about what happened, but I assure you that she will be fine, sir.” He replied. “I have no words for you.” Ben fired back. It wasn't his fault that his daughter decided to entangle with a man from the hood. He would surely land her in trouble. Now she was busy fighting for her life in the hospital. “ I don't want to see you near my daughter. If I do, I will kill you.” He said. He knew that Henry was going to play the caring card. It would have even been better if he liked her. “I can't promise you that, sir.” Henry replied boldly. It wasn't as if he wanted to disobey, but his conscience wouldn't allow him to rest whe
“ 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
Aubrey pointed at the door weakly and moved her hand again, she couldn't speak, but her eyes were filled with fury and Grandpa turned, she had many things to say to Henry and none of them were nice. She wanted to scream, but had to swallow it. “ What are you doing here, son? I thought you've been warned not to come here. Do you care so little about your life?” “ No, sir. I was in the neighborhood, so I decided to pop in.” Henry lied. He wanted to see how she was faring. His conscience ate him up when he thought of what wouldn't have happened if he made up his mind very early.“ I apologise for causing you pain.” He apologized. Aubrey looked a mess, she couldn't even lift her jaw because of the latest surgery that was conducted. Gone was the prim and proper woman, it was replaced by a woman who was a shadow of herself. “ I'm sorry that you had to go through this by associating with me.” He apologized again. Although, no one knew that stuff like this could happen. “Your life will no
The man straightened in his seat," How much will I receive?” He asked while staring at Henry. Henry didn't know what to say when he finished speaking because his grandfather was not aware of all the happenings. Therefore he couldn't call any amount. He was not eligible to withdraw any huge amount. “ Ten thousand dollars?” The man threw his head back and laughed at Henry to scorn, and Henry recoiled in his seat at the chilly laughter. “ Get out of my office right now. Don't bring this simpleton back.”He told Douglas, who rolled his eyes. Henry looked at Douglas, trying to understand his offense. “ Don't get too angry.” Douglas said. “ How dare he underprice my services? Does he think that I am one of those hungry fools?” 'Well, it wasn't my idea to come here.' Henry thought as he watched the man stroke his beard. “ If you will just name your price, then we would be able to conclude. What do you think?” Douglas asked with a frustrated tone, before smiling at him. “I'm not inte
“ Tell us what?” Henry replied, his heart already raving, different possibilities filled his head as to why Derek could be behaving this way. “My father is dead,” Derek said in a dejected tone. Henry felt chills all over his body after the announcement. “ Tell me you are joking!” He exclaimed and shook his head when he saw the forlorn look on Derek's face. This was not a joking matter. “ How did it happen? You said that it was a nick in his leg and that he was returning home soon, tomorrow, right?” He looked toward Douglas. “ You knew already?” He asked when he didn't see astonishment on his face. “ We were together throughout…" Henry trailed off. Not once did he see Douglas press his phone. “I think you are a high-profile target, thus making everyone around you unsafe.” Derek said with a serious tone.“ So, what will happen now?” Henry asked, watching a look cross their faces. “ Do you want me to move out?” He helped them out when they refused to speak.“ No, we just have to be