chapter 98
Author: Precious Onyema
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I was following behind them, I didn't have to use my binoculars to see them, I could see them clearly from where I was.

I was far from them and they were walking too deep into the woods, I was wondering why, but it was the girl that was leading, maybe they were going to take in the scenery but surely they can't be choosing to hike this rocky mountain unless they wished death upon themselves. I had to be extra careful if not my face could be possibly scarred for life, I wouldn't be so handsome would I? Or maybe I would…maybe.

I remembered when Ará told me that Hensley was obsessed with blondes. I wasn't surprised to see a blonde with him.

I wasn't ready to follow them deeper into the forest, I had to go get Hensely and maybe I could just tell the girl to run, or she might report me to the feds...

I took off my bag and I dropped it on the floor.

I took out one gun from my bag and my dark shades. I wore my shades, probably she wouldn't recognize my blue eyes, but what
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