"Father, it's me. I'm sorry Father, I'm so sorry for the pain my absence must have caused. It's truly me Father, I've been released and I'm never going back to that dungeon" In between tears, Adam replied to his father, his tears flowing down to the feet of Hector. "It's really our son Hector, it's Adam in the flesh. Your eye isn't playing tricks on you, our Adam is back." Julia amidst her tears informed a still shocked Hector. Tears welled up in Hector's eyes at the words of his wife and the sight before him, his eyes not leaving the bent form of his son on the ground. Hector bent forward, his thin arms around his son as he enveloped him in a hug, giving way to the sob that threatened to leave his chest. "My son, my son, my son is back" Hector continuously cried out. Julia on seeing both her husband and child enveloped in a bittersweet hug, moved closer and cushioned herself between them, crying in relief at the reunion taking place. Adam cleared his throat, as he looked at both
Both mother and son stared at each other, one with a questioning look, and the other with a smile as he stretched his hands. Knowing how determined his mother could be, he dragged her closer with his other hand. "Mama, I'll tell you everything soon, just know that this money was obtained legally and lawfully. I wouldn't do anything that would jeopardise my freedom. Something I've yearned for years after being wrongly incarcerated, trust me Mama" Adam told his mother reassuringly, his eyes shone bright and crinkled at the corner. He more than understood her fears, and so he wasn't offended, it was no news that he had been poor before leaving for prison, and his account barred. Julia stared at her son, although she knew she'd raised a good man, she was still curious as to the origin of the money. "That money in your hand can buy us foodstuffs that'll last more than six months Adam! I hope you realise this, and understand my fears and inhibitions. In all my life, I've been yet to see s
Adam stared intensely at his father, crossing and uncrossing his legs, as he tried to avoid the temptation of pacing the worn floor, waiting in anticipation for his father to mention the person, he could hardly sit still. One thing was certain, he was going to deal with the person at the right time, not sparing them at all. Hector took a little while to respond, as though he was scared to speak. Dutifully, Adam gently touched his hands, his face hardened at the fear in his father's countenance, he clenched his fist in anger, trying to assuage his father's fears, he calmly said, "Father, you have nothing to be worried about. No harm will come near you Father.""How can you say that!? We have nothing, we are nobody, how can we not worry and be scared of those capable of doing evil." Hector paused, sighing, he continued on, his tone a whisper this time "How can I not worry, when the very person who sent you to prison, is the same one who had me beat up""I was attacked a few months ag
Adam flinched, his hands leaving his father's warm hands, as he stared into space. Although his father's voice had been low, he heard clearly "Willliaamms? William Bates did this?" he quietly asked no one in particular. Williams wasn't entirely surprised, he knew the kind of dirty and tricky person Williams was, but whatever hostility there was, was between them both, he didn't think it extended to his family. "He will pay!" fist once again clenched, teeth grating, and veins bulging Adam declared. Hector cleared his throat, turning himself in his seat to face a standing Adam who currently had his back turned on him, Adam didn't want his father seeing his anger and hurt. "Not only Williams my son, Madame Cecil as well I overheard her voice on the phone. The guy had put the phone on speaker causing me to hear the conversation, it was as if they wanted me to hear it all" As his father spoke, his words sent chills down Adam's spine To hurt him was one thing, to hurt and humiliat
At the question, Adam smiled to himself, he liked Raul; he was efficient"I'm glad you called, and I'm also glad you asked that. There is something I'd like you to do. I would like a good and furnished house for my parents, bought in their name. How soon can I get that?""Just say the word, give the go-ahead Sir, and it is done."Adam visibly inhaled and exhaled at that proclamation, the power money wielded was indeed something. "Take this as my go-ahead then Raul"Over the phone, Adam could hear Raul chuckle lightly "Got it, Young Master, do you have any preference or area in mind, what sort of house would you like it to be?"Adam hadn't thought of that, but one thing was certain he wanted an area that was way above Hillsbury"They are a little old, and my father currently can't walk well, and so…" "I'm sorry to hear that Sir" Raul cut in, and Adam nodded his head in gratitude, remembering Raul couldn't see him over the phone, he mumbled"Thank you Raul" and continued "So I don't t
Just as Adam made to reply, a loud shriek sounded outside, and both brothers dashed to check what the problem was, with Adam in the lead. Pushing the door open, he was met with a tornado in the form of his sister, who promptly jumped on him, grinning from ear to ear. Adam chuckled lightly at her display, he had missed her and her dramatics, he smiled widely in return as they both looked at each other. "Alright let's take this party inside, Noah come help me carry these things inside, Leah gets off your brother and give a helping hand" their mother instructed both grumbling siblings, shaking his head in amusement, Adam joined in to clear their balcony as they all proceeded inside. **** "I dare say that was the best meal I've had my entire life. No offence mum" Winking at his mother, Noah rubbed his stomach, with a huge contagious grin on his face "None taken Noah, and it's all thanks to your brother" Julia responded. The family were currently
Not waiting to gauge their reactions, his eyes filled with fury, he headed out to inspect the noise, and was taken aback to see hefty men ranging about ten, banging the railings on their rickety gate, as they shouted and glared into their house. They held different weapons in their hands, ranging from cutlasses to machetes as well as knives and daggers, like they were going for a war. Adam looked behind him to see his mother and sister cowering in fear, while Noah seemed to be fidgety, shifting from one foot to the other, looking extremely uncomfortable. Adam held his eyes, and raised his brows in question, sparing the men a glance, while Noah was unable to hold his gaze. "where the hell are the occupants of this house? Come the fuck out right now! You already know what we're here for. We hear the jailbird is out, the more, the merry. Right, guys?" one of them who looked to be the leader bellowed and asked his hefty minions, all of them nodded as they laughed. Having enough of th
Once again, his family avoided looking anywhere but him, Adam backed them while fishing out his phone and sent a quick text to Raul; Adam: Raul, prepare the house that was just bought for my family, I want it in good living condition right now, with domestic staff as well. My family will be moving in tonight, no questions asked. Raul immediately replied to his textRaul: Got it, Sir. I've made all the necessary arrangements. Thankful for the information, Adam once again turned to head into the house and realised his siblings and mother had entered into it. Without mincing a word, he turned to his seated father asking for an explanation "Father, since no one would answer me, I believe you would. Can I know what the heck just happened outside and who could those men possibly be?"As he spoke, his siblings exchanged a nervous glance between themselves, causing Adam to be curious before he could cut in and demand what their look meant, Hector began to speak up his voice filled with pa