❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌“What are you doing here, Silas? You are even handcuffed,” Rachael said, but Silas remained silent. Silas is putting on only a pair of boxer shorts. His body is swollen as a result of the blows he has received.“And is that a way of greeting?” corporal Ben said.“Just leave her alone. She is a fool,” Malam Yusuf said, angrily.“I am sorry, corporal. Good morning.”“You should learn some office etiquette. Now have your seat.”“Thank you, sir,” Rachael said. She sits down, gazing at Silas who is standing behind Malam Yusuf.“Where is the money you took from my room?”“The money?” “Corporal Ben, what’s going on here?”“He asked you a question. Answer him first.”“But I don’t know what he is talking about.”“Really?” “Where did you see the money you gave to Silas to go and buy a car?” The words of corporal Ben dropped on Rachael like a bombshell. She wishes the floor could open and swallow her up. “I collected a loan from a cooperative society.
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌“My name is Rose Daniel. I am a Kentuckian. I used to be the third child of my family…”“Why did you say that? Aren’t you the third child again?” Rachael cut in.“Calm down. You will understand me as I continue my story.” My mother was a hardworking woman. She dropped out of school because of penury. She wasn’t born into a wealthy family. My grandmother and my grandfather used to be peasant farmers before they died as a result of a strange ailment. Mum got married to the only man who loved the daughter of a pauper. Dad showed love and affection to Mum. Despite the fact that he wasn’t rich, he tried to give mum the best. One day, mum walked into the sitting room. She saw dad in a very bad state. Dad had told mum the previous day that he had lost his best friend to the cold hand of death. Mum was so sorry for that.“I believe you are still worried about the loss of your best friend,” mum said. Dad looked up at Mum and said, “Yeah.
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌“Darling, I am going to the police station now,” Mr. Alex said as he walked down the stairway. He is dressed in a green long-sleeved shirt, blue jean trousers, a green cap and a pair of brown shoes. Mrs. Alex, on the other hand, is dressed in a pink gown and a pair of sleepers. She has no plans for going out. She was reading through a magazine before Mr. Alex walks into the sitting room. It is a fashion magazine that glances at the dressings of models. She loves the dressing of a model and plans to dress like her one of these days. Despite her age, Mrs. Alex dresses like a young lady. She loves to wear a shirt and trousers and a pair of eyeglasses. Mr. Alex must have married this fashionista because of fashion and beauty.“Alright,” Mrs. Alex said, raising her head up.“I can see you are glancing through a magazine again. What fashion do you have for me?”“Just don’t worry. I am waiting for your birthday, so that I can display my new fashion.”
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It’s 6 pm in the evening, Rachael walks into the sitting room, clutching a bag. She drops the bag on the table and sits down. She looks very tired because of the work of the day. She is in the middle of prayer when her smartphone rings. She concludes the prayer and clutches her smartphone. She glances through the phone’s screen. It’s Mr. Alex. She coughs and says, “Good evening, sir.”“Good evening, Rachael. How are you?”“I am fine. How about you?”“I am fine too. Where is Silas?”“He hasn’t returned home.”“I see. I have been trying this number, but it’s switched off.” Rachael reminisces before she says, “I have been trying his number too, but I couldn’t reach him.”“And you are sitting down at home comfortable?”“Don’t worry, dad. He will be fine.”“Are you sure?”“Yes, sir…,” Rachael said and gave out a smile.“When he comes back, tell him that the policemen have started an i
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Mrs. Alex and a guard walked into the sitting room. Mrs. Alex is dressed in a blue gown, a black hat and black shoes. She also has makeup rubbed on her face. The guard drops Mrs. Alex’s bag is on the table and leaves the sitting room. Mrs. Alex can see Mr. Alex was sitting on a couch. He was looking worried and carried away in his thoughts that he never knew when Mrs. Alex walked into the sitting room. After waiting for two minutes, Mrs. Alex taps Mr. Alex on the back and says, “What’s the problem? I have been standing here and watching you since. Did anyone wrong you?”“No,” Mr. Alex said sharply.“C’mon, I am not a kid. The last time I checked, it’s only your businesses that can make you think like this, but you never told me that you had a problem with any of your businesses. Or did you?”“No.” “I think you don’t want to talk now. Let me go and have a shower. You will have go
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is a bright Friday morning, Rachael walks into the sitting room. She sees Silas sitting on a couch. She drops her bag, which matches with the clothes she is wearing, on the table. She sits beside Silas and says, “Have you been able to contact your father?”“No, I haven’t. I hope I will before the end of today.”“Alright. What’s wrong with you?”“I always feel bored whenever you leave the house.”“I am sorry for that. Aren’t you going to the gym today?”“Yes, I will.” “Then you will meet with people who will keep you company.”“Alright. You have to eat your breakfast now to avoid going to work late since you were taught in the last seminar.”“You haven’t forgotten about the seminar,” Rachael said with a smile.“I don’t forget things too often. I will be right back in a jiffy,” Silas said, and left the sitting room. Silas returns to the sitting room, clutching a tray. He drops the t
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Just stay inside the car while I go inside the police station.” These were Mr. Alex’s last words to his men before he alighted from the car. When Mr. Alex gets to Corporal Jayden's office, he greets him softly. “Good morning, sir.”“Good morning, CEO. Do have your seat.”“Thank you…” Mr. Alex said and sat down.“I like your attire. You seldom wear black overalls.”“I just feel like wearing black today.” “How about the case?” “I have sent two officers to South Dakota. We received a call that a suspect had been caught.”“That’s good.” “I want the case to die down.”“Are you kidding me or what?” “I am serious. Just leave Luis alone.”“Are you sure of what you are saying?”“Yes, sir.” Mr. Alex stands up and moves closer to Corporal Jayden. “Luis Bernard is a boy I treasure. I picked him up from the street and took care of him. He is my son. He stole my money because he thought I couldn’t give him
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Since there is a saying that “The whole week is the reflection of Monday,” the US roads are always filled with vehicles every Monday. The majority of these vehicles are private or public vehicles taking people to their places of work. Some pedestrians can also be seen moving from one place to another. The shops and malls are opened as shop and mall owners are already opening the shops and malls to start their daily activities. Inside the sedan are Ava and the kids. Ava is wearing a green suit, a pair of black shoes and a pair of eyeglasses. She has a wristwatch on her wrist and big earrings are daggling in her two ears. On the other hand, the children are dressed in blue suits and a pair of black shoes. “Mum, I want some ice cream!” Chloe screamed, looking out of the car.“Chloe, do you want to be late for school? ““No, mum,” Chloe said with a nod.“When we get to your school, I will buy an ice cream for everyone. ““We don’t have ban