“No Dad, not him. Why should he work as a bodyguard for me?” Sheila argued.Emery Jack only flashed a look at Sheila and returned his gaze to Henry face.Henry was stood still and did not know what response to give. He felt it would be bad to decline such a request from Emery Jack since he was the father of the woman who saved his life. Being close to Sheila at all times which the offer would allow him was another thing which he liked but he did not know if Sheila would like to have him around her and also did not know how he could take the job without it affecting his personal life. When he had gotten a message from Emery Jack to join them downstairs, he had the idea that this would be the subject of discussion but never thought he would be asked to take up the role. He was puzzled and unable to speak, he hoped Sheila would talk and save him from having to accept or decline the request.Emery Jack took his eyes off Henry after realizing that Henry was depending on Sheila for the dec
Oct 3, 201505:30 AMEl Deols, Anthanna.Sheila was still fast asleep in her bed when she heard a soft knock at her door. It sounded distant in her sleepy ears and she turned in the bed again, covering herself further with the blanket. The knock sounded again and she finally opened her eyes, it took her sometime for her to sit up. She search with her eyes the wall clock as she yawned lazily.“Come in please,” she answered after hearing the third knock and Henry’s voice calling her name.The door opened gently and Henry stepped in, he closed the door behind and remained at the entrance. He stared at Sheila surprised to see her still in her bed, looking sleepy.She had on her nightgown and a shower cap covering her hair. Her back was resting against the headboard of the bed and the blanket still covering her waist to her legs. Henry on the other hand was already dressed in his track suit and shoes.“Good morning Sheila,” Henry greeted first while she stared at him, still looking like so
MacNeith Hotel, South HusanSheila and Henry were sitting side by side in her hotel room. She had on blue jean bumshorts and a black top. Henry had a grey top on with black shorts. They were sitting at the edge of the bed, close to each other but appeared to be in a serious mood. A laptop was on a stool in front of them through which Sheila displayed some figures to Henry.“So, I don’t get the reason you had to go through all those streets and buy some of the tools without going into the company.” Henry said to her in continuation of an ongoing discussion.“I needed to come here and have an overview of the facilities and products before commencement of the deal,” Sheila answered. “The firm in question has no idea that I am here or that a deal is on its way. I agree there are a lot of good reports about them online but it’s necessary to hear and see what people around them think about them and the products.”“So are you satisfied with what you’ve seen?”“Yes, I’ve discovered the change
“Hey baby!” Emery Jack sounded in a pleasant voice as the call was answered.“Hello Dad! We were on our way from the airport but now going to the police office. Some police officers followed us from the airport and have arrested Henry.” Sheila replied him hurriedly.“What is the reason for his arrest?” Emery Jack asked, the cheerfulness in his voice reduced. “They didn’t tell me, they sounded like he’s been wanted for long and they accused him of trying to hide.”Emery Jack noisy release of breath could be heard over the phone. He was silent for almost thirty seconds before he spoke again. “Sheila, keep me updated with anything that happens, we can only watch right now.”“Dad! Can’t you call the police overseer and demand for his release?” She queried in a frustrated tone.“Things don’t work that way Sheila, we don’t know why he was arrested. I can’t ask for his release. You know he could be truly guilty,” Emery Jack answered.“But Dad, we know he’s a different person now. He doesn’t
Tom’s ApartmentEl Deols, AnthannaTom hurried into his bedroom to get his ringing phone. He had dropped it there when he went to get a bottle of wine from the bar. The table was dirty with traces of weed and some powdery substances. He smoked and drank everyday since Sheila had left him. Since he was exposed already, he thought there was no need suppressing his lifestyle anymore.He picked up the phone and checked the screen. His friend Stan was calling.“Hey Stan! What’s up?” He said after answering the call.“Hey dude! Phil has landed himself in trouble.”“What has he done again?” Tom asked.“He arranged some men to dress up as cops to get that Sheila’s bodyguard yesterday,” Stan replied.“What are you talking about?”“Remember you told us when we met at the club that Sheila was going to return from South Husan with the dude yesterday?”“Yeah, I did.” Tom replied and picked a wrap of weed. “And you remember Phil told us he would pull up a surprise.”“Oh! I remember.”“So he planned
Sheila quivered in fear at their number. The men were numbering up to thirty and most of them had weapons in their hands. Her whole body trembled in fright and she began to feel her knees buckling.A scene flashed quickly through Henry’s mind. It was blurry. He saw some angry looking men in the vision, holding metal rods and lashing someone on the ground desperately. The man on the ground was him.Henry shook his head vigorously to wave off the flashing scenes. He took a look at Sheila and reached for her hand, all he had on his mind was how to ensure Sheila was kept safe from harm.He stared at the mean looking men, he knew none of them and he wasn’t sure he had done them any wrong but it was so obvious that these men were ready to give him the beating of his life.The men closed in on them slowly. Henry began to wonder how he was going to take down such a number of people. Another scene flashed through his mind at moment and he saw himself this time on a bridge with a large number m
2 Hours laterSheila got up from the seat and ran after the Doctor as soon as she spotted him coming out of the hallway with two nurses and heading in direction of his office. One of the ladies sitting beside Sheila also got up and followed, but not closely.“Doctor,” she called as she ran after him.The doctor glanced back at her but continued walking, only reducing his speed enough for her to catch up.“Doctor, is he okay? Is he going to survive?” Sheila asked in a shaky voice.The men at the warehouse had left them after Henry lost consciousness. They helped each other up and moved out quickly while Sheila knelt beside Henry’s body, shouting for help with no one listening. Seven minutes later, all the men were out of sight and the main entrance through which Henry and Sheila came opened by itself. Sheila ran out hoping she would find any of the policemen around but she found none, she called passersby for help and also made calls with her phone. With the help of two men, Henry was
My name is Carl. I used to be a secret agent of the FOX. Five years ago, I and my best friend Rex successfully carried out a mission to stop a group of invisible terrorists who wanted to destroy our nation. We succeeded in liberating the nation from the shackles of the terrorists.But I never knew it would cause a total turn around in my life. We thought it had ended but the battle only started. The same night we were supposed to celebrate our victory, my only child and my wife were murdered. Rex and his family were also attacked. I was shot thrice and left to die but Sheila saved me from dying and gave me a new life.Over time, I have been unable to rest my mind, knowing that those that murdered my beloved wife and child are still lurking around somewhere. I see the spirit of my wife still haunting me in my dreams and I can’t have peace until I find her murderers and make them pay.