Thelma could not help but giggle more, it was funny how red Jake's face was and swollen. He didn't expect the slap to have such effect.Thelma continued talking, “i have something that can help you reduce the swelling, there was one time I was playing and fell, I hurt my knee so badly I kept it a secret from my mummy, she's a nurse you know and most times I get scared of how she gives injections or rub some ointment on wounds, although our situations are clearly different, I could not keep hiding my knee for do long. By the time my mummy found out about it was really swollen and extremely red. She brought out an ointment which had a nice smell, she said it was from China and rubbed on it, it worked really fast and well, and I've always had it with me anywhere I go to. So I can put it on an injury or wound anytime I need to, I can get it for you if you want it”. She offered.Jake felt delighted that a quick solution came his way so soon, if she had a little to say about his red and swo
She made her way to them which made them to stop talking, with her was Sarah. “I called Sarah to help me pick the perfect clothes for the parade, I wanted us to wear matching outfits so we could look like twins, but she said she'd be working and has to look official, so there's nothing I can do about it, but to seek her help in finding out what to wear instead”. She sulked.Jake rolled his eyes, what did she mean by them dressing like twins. He is her twin and very much alive and in front if her right now, and Sarah just stood there like they haven't met today. Seeing her made him recollect the slap she gave him and he unconsciously touched his cheek again, best to ignore her.Fortunately for him the women didn't spend long with them and left, their discussion fading as they went far.The rest of the evening went well and it was unusual, because the two women were do occupied with getting a dress for Cassandra that she didn't even come to bother them once or even to check in Max the w
“I've got sight of senior Mrs McPherson Sir ''. Max's voice floated into his ear and he suddenly stood still. His eyes roamed over the crowd trying to get even a glimpse of the woman he had been looking for with everything he got. He ate out of where the children were and walked back to his seat. By this time there was another uproar from the crowd, it looks like the pageants are out and doing what they know how to do best.He walked back to the seat that was reserved for him. “Max, give a perfect description. Where did you see her exactly?”.“She was moving with the crowd towards where she always sat, exactly like the pictures. You wouldn't miss her, she's wearing the same net veil she has always been wearing, but she moved "I can't find her again”. Max responded.“Keep a look out for her Max, don't lose sight of her next time, remember she is our target and I must get an audience with her”. Jake pressed a button to cut off the connection with Max. Then he pressed it again, hoping i
One thing Jake didn't fail to notice about the senior Mrs McPherson was her boldness, she's got that more than any woman he had ever met, the confidence she exudes as she waved the fan over and over her face was overwhelming. He had come across different people since and before he became chairman. But had ever kept him in awe like this woman, even at her age you could tell that she was strong and very intellectual. The McPherson's sure are very intelligent and not a family that anybody can just mess with. She had given him the green card, an opportunity to ask whatever he wanted to know. The only thing was that it wouldn't be recorded down to nail her to all the criminal activities she has been involved in.Jake did not even know where to begin or even how to begin any of the questions, there were a million and one questions roaming through his mind right now but he could not even settle on one, whether he likes it or not the person sitting right beside him was his grandmother, and he
Sarah's entire hope was on Jake to get enough evidence to nail the woman that was evil enough to wipe her entire family off the surface of the earth. Him cutting of the connection she wired on him caused some stir but they just had to put their trust on him. When the event was over there would be clarity on things.Jake and the senior Mrs McPherson talked like they were chatting, not anyone could pick that they were having a very tense conversation.“I don't fill grasp what you are saying right now. If I get you correctly, there is someone higher than you that is pulling the strings. The hierarchy of your evil just keeps going”.“Jake, I am no saint and I'm not trying to salvage myself of the crimes I have committed. I was into them no doubt but not because of the money. The reason why I'm doing all this like I told you was because of Fred's death. I watched him grow and loved him. He was the devil and believed he was pleasing the person in power to. He didn't like you, that cannot be
Thelma looked at her bag and looked into Jake's eyes then she handed the bag to him. “You don't have to give me anything in return, it's all yours if you want it”.Jake gave her a quick kid's on the cheek in a ruffled her hair again, quickly he tucked the book inside the bag and zipped it, at the same time Vladimir reached where he stood.“What a great turn out Jake, I'm always impressed with everything you do”. His smile was so broad like he was the one that planned the whole parade. He followed Jake back to his seat and sat where the senior Mrs McPherson sat before.Vladmir was not available from the beginning but was just coming to the event.“I can see that you received lot's of gifts from the kids”, vladmir said removing the bouquet of flowers on the chair so he can sit down.“My daughter Alice tells me of everything you both did to make this event a success, I must say that I am very proud of her as I am of you, she only had good things to say unlike when she worked for other pe
“What had to be done, did you just say what had to be done?”. There was a rising to her tone now and her eyes stared daggers at him. The park was not completely desserted, and a few person's where still gathering up ready to go home. This was not the place or time to let emotions fly around, but she doesn't care. He has some explaining to do and he must tell her all she needs to know. She wouldn't be a party to a team that carries their own investigation outside the police net and still be kept in the dark. It doesn't work that way to her and she was ready to stir up a ruckus just to get her answers.“Jake, let me be clear on you on one thing, I don't give a damn if you did what was right or what needed to be done. You've got some explanation to do and there is no better time than now, so start talking”.Jake sighed and backed up the car, he threw sideways glances at the people around, thankfully none of them were paying much attention towards them to make out what she was saying.“S
Max tapped Cassandra's shoulder to take assist him back to the car. For the first time, Cassandra had nothing to say regarding this issue. She does not even have a clue on what they were arguing about, maybe Max would tell her later what it was about.Sarah would not give up, “what are you hiding Jake, what was it that you said to her. It is obvious something was shared between you, and you don't want to tell.Jake was at his end already, “Yes Sarah,yes. I don't want to tell you about it. If you can't be patient enough to wait till I'm ready to tell you, then don't. I'm not obligated to tell you anything either ways”. His voice matched hers and they stood close to each other. Their breaths hot and none ready to back out.“You owe me Jake McPherson, you so owe me more than you think. My family died because of all these and you want to keep me in the dark. I'm not buying that bullshit from you at all. What's in the bag I demand to know right now”. She fumed.Jake clutched it tightly mor