As the guard led her out, her lights screams filled the air, begging that they let her go and that Robert comes to her rescue. He looked at her with no pity in his eyes as he walked out the door right after her. Her parents were appalled, staring almost unbelievably as she was taken past them."Sophia!" Her father called out, his voice almost shaking as they both ran after her. They both couldn't understand why she was being grabbed by the arm or why she was just in her underwear."What is going on sir? Where are you taking her to?" They bombarded them with questions as the walked out the hall."Please tell us where it is you're taking our child. Please." Mrs Richard's voice sounded more than pitiable, Robert couldn't help but feel an iota of guilt for ordering the guards to take her."Your daughter tried to pull a funny one on me. I'm sorry but she'll be in the precinct tonight." Robert announced, trying to be as polite as possible. Their eyes widened on hearing what Robert has just
The night was beautiful. The night sky, alive with countless, shining and twirly stars all dancing to the beautiful night atmosphere. The road was almost empty, with only few cars zooming past them, one at a time. Everything else was free, but Robert did not feel same. His heart was heavy and he needed some rest. He looked out through the window admiring the beautiful scenery till his grandfather's voice caught his attention."So I'm not clear on what exactly you were saying, Robert. What happened back there?" Jude sat up in the car and cleared his throat, looking at Robert as he anticipated his explanation. For the few days he had known his grandson, he had come to know the kind of person he was, and was sure that Robert would never intentionally oppress another person for the sake of his just acquired power. Robert was decent and compassionate, that he knew. "Okay, grandfather." Robert sighed as he started. "Remember I told a guard to help you into the car quickly while I get some
On the other hand, The Richards were on their way to the police station. The beautiful night wasn't appealing to them in any way, especially to Mrs Richard. She was cussing heavily under her breath, sulking in anger as they went. She could not being herself to understand what crime her daughter had committed that warranted arrest and she it only made even more agitated. Her husband just sat there, deep in thoughts, paying no attention to her. He knew Sophia was a stubborn person and anything that has happened was her fault but her mother definitely didn't see it that way. She just wanted Sophia out and she was going to get her out that night."You never seize to amaze me, Richard. Look how calm you are today of all days. And your daughter is in prison." The stain of scorn and sentiment seasoned her low yet angry voice. She kept looking at him over and over, trying to make him feel as much unease as she did, but it didn't seem to be working. He was completely silent, looking down at hi
Hush now, my child. Do not cry. It'll be fine, I promise." Sophia was now sniffing, trying hard to hold back her tears as she wiped the tears from her face. Richard stood there, still looking without saying anything to either of them. "But dear, I do not understand why you had your clothes off." Roseline furthered, trying to prove to her husband that Sophia was not in the wrong, that she was in fact, right."I did something stupid, mom. And I really do not want to talk about it. Please just get me out of here." Sophia said in response, still seated on the floor. Roseline turned to look at her husband, Richard who gave her an 'i told you so' look. But she didn't say anything, instead she turned away quickly, moving her focus back to her daughter."Okay, my dear. I'll talk to the police officer now. But stop crying, okay? We'll go home now so we can all get some rest." Roseline said as she stood up. Truly, her husband was right. A truth she didn't want to accept still. She hated the fac
Roseline's eyes narrowed as she stared at the officer, not wanting to understand what he was saying. On the other hand, Richard smiled casually, looking at all three officers, perplex evidently shone in his eyes."What do you mean, officer? We'd actually like to post bail for her release with immediate effect." He spoke immediately, putting his hand over his wife's shoulder."I'm sorry, sir. But your daughter can't leave till tomorrow morning." The officer responded, settling back on his seat."I don't understand, sir. She can't leave till tomorrow, why?" Roseline finally spoke after gathering her words. Her eyes twitched as she stared at the officer."We are really sorry ma. But that was the order we received. Your daughter can't leave the station till tomorrow." The officer repeated, not missing a word he has said before. He could tell that they were both surprised and disappointed but he was working based on the instructions he had received."Who gave such other, officer? Who? And
He quickly got in the shower to freshen up before heading out. He really did miss Raymond being around, ready to help him with anything he wanted. The house was extremely quiet, with the maids going on with their normal duties, silently. Raymond was really the one who made the house seem alive. Robert hoped earnestly that he was doing just fine at the hospital and felt indebted to him for saving his grandfather's life. He went to see how his grandfather was doing that morning. As he walked down the hallway, he remembered the first day he has stepped foot in the mansion and how Raymond had shown him around gracefully. He could never forget such kind gestures and promised in his heart, to reward him. Soon he was at the door of his Grandfather's room. He knocked once and waited for a response but heard nothing, so he pushed the door slowly open and went in. The room was quiet and neat, serene and peaceful. And right on the bed was Jude. He appeared to be sleeping but Robert's mind, he fe
"Wow!" Robert exclaimed loudly. Jude laughed amused by his exclamation. "Are you serious, grandfather? That is so amazing." He stood up, clapping happily as he walked around the room. Jude's eyes didn't come off him as he walked about. Robert's enthusiasm reminded him so much of his late son, Pierce. And that convinced him further that Robert was the right man for the job."You remind me so much of your father, my boy. And I know you will make proud just as he did. I know you'll do even greater works than he did." Robert smiled, not knowing what to say. He nodded and finally mouthed the words "thank you"."I am grateful for all your support, grandfather. But is there anything you have to say to me now? Because I think we should be on our way to visit Raymond.""Oh, yes. That's true. There isn't anything else, my child. I'll get ready quickly." Jude said, getting out of bed as Robert walked out."See you in a bit, grandfather." Robert replied as he waltzed out of the room. He thought a
Mrs Richard was almost unable to sleep that night. Her daughter has asked her to get some rest at home but what she got was the exact opposite of that. She was worried, troubled and could not being herself to close her ears in a peaceful sleep. That morning, she got up extremely early, waking her husband up as well to get ready. And in no time, they left for the station. But things didn't go the way she had planned because when they arrived at the station, there was a little riot outside and that stopped them from bailing their child immediately. When the riot was sorted, Roseline rushed into the building, greeting the officers hurriedly as she walked past them, to go see her daughter."Good morning, my darling." Roseline said eagerly, her voice shaking as she spoke. "You're here so early, mom. Did you even get any sleep?" Roseline asked, noting her mother's large eye bags."Don't worry about me, dear. How are you doing this morning? We're about signing the documents for your bail, a