Andrew peeked through the car window as he drove to Hade's place. According to Ratty, no contract takes place without Hade's knowledge. Assassination, robbery, or petty stealing. Hade must be told before the mission is done. "He was a political thug and became so powerful that he became a godfather, " Ratty explained when Andrew asked about his rise to power. "And the police allow him to grow and become that powerful?" Jackson asked. *Hade is more powerful than the local police. He worked for the bigger politicians and as far as this state is concerned, he is untouchable," Jarrow mumbled. "How is he untouchable? Tell me. Is he bigger than the law?" "Why get heated, Andrew? The law is made to protect some and enslave some… Ho! Because you are a prince, do you think you can change anything? Oh no! You better let the sleeping dog lie. " Andrew shook his head and mumbled, "Accepting evils as normal doesn't make it less horrible. And we will have the change we want when we all do
During the drive back, Ratty's phone rang and it was immediately accepted by the grumbling man. "What is it, Ma'am? Can't a man have some moment of peace -." "This is not your mother, Ratty. She was involved in an accident some minutes ago and was dead before they brought her to the hospital." Ratty glared at the phone in his hand, smiled dryly and asked, "Did you know that was a sick joke, right?" "Ain't joking, Ratty. This is your family doctor on the line and I am calling from the -. " Ratty disconnected the call. He shakes his head and then bursts out into a hysterical cry. "Oh, no. My mum is dead... Rossa! " It took all the men several minutes to pacify the crying man, and after drying the tears off his face, Ratty turned toward Jackson and begged, "Please drive me to Chesham hospital." Except for the occasional hiccups from Ratty, the inside of the car was silent as Jackson drove them into a white-painted fence of a large rectangular-shaped hall, and they were welcomed b
Have you paid the deposit money for the treatment of your mother?" The fat man in a doctor's apron asked as Andrew and the rest of his gang walked into the intensive care unit of the state hospital. "Yes. And these were the medicine and injections you asked us to buy, " Ratty mumbled. He places the white polythene into the outstretched hand of a woman in a grey colour gown. "Matron, Brenda. Please check all those items and make sure it was bought from the hospital's store," the doctor announced. He turned toward Ratty and said, "You will go and buy all those drugs that I wrote here. She had lost a lot of blood and would need ten pints of blood. So I suggest you deposit another One hundred thousand dollars." "How can she lose blood, Dr?" "We are carrying out a test on the reason for that. In the meantime, just buy all these -." " Are you sure my mother is okay?" "If you want her to be okay, then you won't be standing here asking questions, instead of running around to look for th
A great thinker once opined that evil is no faceless stranger that lurks in a dark corner. Evil is in you and I. We are evil, the devil's anvil. Since creation, human history has been filled with bloodshed, corruption and wickedness. All human efforts to purge the world of all iniquities can be compared to pouring water into a basket. Fruitless! Why?... Because evil is inherent in us. All the two Abrahamic religions told us of a cunning and seductive woman and a foolish and disobedient man. We heard their first son murdered his younger brother and then ran away with one of his younger sisters. They told us of the destruction of previous civilizations because they committed grave atrocities. We heard about those who are punished by water, by fire or those who turn to pillars of salt. It was all a horrible beginning of human history. In as much as we may take those stories with a pinch of doubt, nevertheless, one thing is certain, humans will only dominate humans for human dest
'"Where am I?' The bed was as soft as the bed in his room in his villa, and the room was even more splashy than his room. Andrew's eyes darted around the strange room and he suddenly looked horrified when he heard some soft snore beside him. 'Who slept beside me?' The exposed flesh shows it's a naked woman, 'Oh, my goodness!... What am I doing here?' Andrew halted his breathing and froze when she opened her eyes, and he immediately leapt out of bed as she raised her head. "Andrew!" "Simpson!" "What are you doing on my bed?" "I have no idea how I got here… Did anything happen between us?" "What?... Oh my goodness! Am wet down there, Andrew. You had sex with me, didn't you?" "I don't remember anything, Simpson. Not how I got here or what transpired between us over the night. Andrew felt like throwing up. He clutched his stomach, leaned over and placed his hand on the mattress. "Are you okay?" "Yeah... Where are my clothes? I need to -. " Words froze in Andre
Jackson was placing his children's luggage into the boot of a chartered Uber when he heard someone calling his name. He turned and the frown on his face became more visible as Simpson stepped closer. "Did you hate me so much that you are taking the kids away without informing me?" "They are my kids, and I have the right to take them wherever I want." "Of course, Darling Jackson. I know they were your children and you are free to take them whenever you like. But courtesy demands you at least inform me because they are under my care." Jackson smiled dryly and exclaimed, "Courtesy! Did you even have any courtesy in you?" "I am so sorry for hurting you, Jackson. But I want you to know that it was a stupid mistake and I will forever regret it." "Liar! Jackson screamed. He looked at the shocked face of his twins and smiled to reassure them and then resumed his speech, "You have a crush on Andrew, and that is the reason you have been rejecting my love proposal. At least you owe me the
For days, Andrew didn't hear from Jackson and Simpson. Even though he pretended to be fine, he knew deep inside that he could never be fine until he cleared the mess he created. When the chance to visit Arkansas City presented itself, he was more than happy to go. He will be going to represent his father in an important meeting that involves the future of their business empire. This is the opportunity he has been waiting for. 'I must find Jackson and settle with him. I wrong him dearly, ' Andrew muttered to himself as he stepped into the awaiting chopper.As usual, his pilot was Henry, and both men chatted through the flight. "Why don't you call them?" Henry asked when Andrew voiced out his desire to make amends."I guess I was too ashamed to. Besides, talking this over the phone seemed awkward to me.""What about Andrea?" "What about her?" Andrew asked back. Henry giggled dryly and said, "Don't you think she would have heard about the sex escapades and probably be
"Argh!""Keep your mouth shut and call him now.""Hello, Andrew. Are you on your way coming?""Yes, bro. Are you still at the location you sent to me?""Yes. Be quick."Jackson disconnected the call and gave the phone to one of the horrible-looking men who ambushed him and then brought him down to this unknown location. "Are you sure he is coming?""Yes. But I hope you are not going to hurt me or him. We haven't done anything wrong. Why are you doing all this to innocent people like us?""Innocent!" A voice filled with indignation exclaimed. "You may be innocent, but Andrew isn't. We have some score to settle, and I am sorry that you are caught up in the web."Jackson glared at the tall and aristocratic-looking man. Though he looked familiar, he still found it difficult to pinpoint where they had met before. "What was his offence?" Jackson asked. "That's none of your business. Keep shut and you may be allowed to live."Jackson chuckled in response. Of course, he knew