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The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 47: EXPOSED
I sat opposite Marvin as he began to make certain changes to the way he wanted to operate the company and its subsidiaries. I do not know whether it was a well-thought-out plan or spontaneous or he was just being reactive after seeing Uncle Jonah with Ken that morning.“You just keep looking at me without saying anything,” said Marvin as he continued to type something on his computer.“I do not know what to say. I do not know how to manage a company and talk more of so many companies,” I said.“But you know about security, right?” he asked.“Yes, I guess so,” I said.“I am putting you in charge of every security detail in all the companies. For the two years, I would have to wait for you to marry me. I want to feel safe. You have the liberty to tweak it as you want. Please do not fail me to keep us safe till we get married.” He said.I smiled and he knew that the smile was not natural. I was not ready for all this. This was a man the contractor had paid for me to kill. I wish I knew w
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 48: MEET MISS JUNE
Marvin was sure he would defeat me, so he set the rules. He said no street fighting but strictly martial arts. It was going to be fun. The people there were from work and also my new friend, June.June asked if I had done this before. I told her I grew up in the streets and watched people fight, which was why I could do this. She laughed and asked me to be careful.We were going to have three rounds and for the first round, I allowed Marvin to win. I allowed his kicks and jabs. I only defended what I felt could hurt me. I could see the smile on Marvin’s face. Everybody except him knew it was not a clearly won victory.June walked up to me before the next bout. “I thought you said you did not know how to fight. It’s so clear that you are better than him. Give us a flawless victory in the next two rounds, show him you are better,” June said.“He is my boss,” I replied.“You are in charge of security, my girl,” said June as she stepped aside for the next round.“Obviously, you are hiding
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 49: THE PLAN
In the morning before I could have my bath, Larry called informing me of every detail I should know about the day’s task. He told me that due to the issue with the Martinez Gang. Lisandro had increased his personal guards from two to four and he hardly left town.Lisandro was also smart. He knew that as long as Sancho was still alive he had to be careful too. Larry told me that when there was no hit on me. Lisandro had ordered the capture of Sancho.I asked Larry if he knew where Sancho would be hiding. He said no, but gave me the assurance that he was alive and hiding somewhere. I asked him to try and get to Sancho because Lisandro’s men would be looking too. After all, if Sancho dies our plan would die with him.Larry asked if the Contractor had called and I said no. He told me to ensure that the task is completed today. If the Contractor calls before the task is done, then I cannot complete the task and we lose out completely.I assured Larry that I was ready, though I told him abo
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 50: SAVED AGAIN
It was a hot and sunny afternoon and the time was just past noon. I would be seen anyway and whether I wore a mask or not, by now most of the Martinez Gang knew my body movement. I was not ready to change anything as far as I got the job done.I got to the gang’s headquarters and this time it was heavily guarded. I asked Larry if he could see anywhere I could get in from. Larry confirmed that everywhere was tight unless I had to blow up something.I was not ready to blow up anything because of the noise and the attention it would draw to me. I had to devise another means of getting in.“How many men do we have ?” I asked Larry.“I think about one hundred and twenty men but you know these guys. They can come at you from every corner.” Larry said.“Is there any way we can get to know if Sancho is in there?” I asked.“No way,” replied Larry.“Okay, keep your eyes up. I need all the help I can get. I am going in” I said.I saw one of the gang members coming out. I immediately went to him.
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 51: NOT NOW
As I left for the office, the weight of the conversation with Sancho still heavy on my mind, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. I now have a better ally. If I could get the gang to be very skillful and professional, then that is a powerful tool at my disposal.I went to the bar to refresh myself before I got to the office. I wiped down the counter with newfound determination. The dimly lit dive bar had always been my sanctuary, a place where I could escape from the harsh realities of life. The patrons, rough as they were, had become a sort of family over the few months I had worked with Marvin. I wished Marvin had been there with me.I left the bar and went straight to my office. I was wondering why Marvin had not shown up when I saw Rose walk by.“Hello Rose, I thought you were coming to see me," I said.“No Cax, I was not, but since you have seen me here I am,” she said.“I thought we were friends. What happened?” I asked.“I should be asking you,” she said.“What do you me
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 52: TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL
I sat in the doctor’s office wondering what had just happened to me. It looked as if the lights were too bright for the heavy news I had just received. I was stunned, but I knew this could happen, yet I did not know why I allowed it to happen.I did not take precautions, my mind was racing with a thousand thoughts as Dr. Jake shared the ceiling with me. I would normally have looked for other options but my love for Marvin had affected my thoughts too. I laid down and my guard.“How long have I been pregnant, Dr. Jake?” I asked, my voice trembling. As if the doctor’s response would affect my decision. I had already made a decision and why I made that decision is what my whole system was struggling with.Dr. Jake looked at me, he smiled in a very compassionate and reassuring way. “I may not be able to tell you exactly how long, but from the test, I think you would be three weeks pregnant,” the doctor said.“Wow! That’s great,” I said, smiling at the news that it was still early.“Have y
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 53: THE JUNE CONTRACT
“Hello, Cax, I would love you to see Tessy about the marriage contract and please do your best to go through it,” Marvin said.“Have you changed your mind about delivering it to Miss June? It would be better to come from you,” I said. I did not want to do it since I now have a part of Marvin in me. It felt like I was betraying my unborn child.“No, Cax! I want it official, so let’s keep it that way,” Marvin said.“As you wish, it’s not a problem,” I said.I met with the lawyer and we went through the contract. As a woman, I felt it was so rigid. The contract states that Marvin does not owe her any ties, especially emotionally or financially, and that she was to do everything with her money and not to expect anything from Marvin. They were offering her five million dollars for two years. I thought to myself no woman would accept that.“Don’t you think that this is too rigid?” I asked Tessy, who was still reading out some of the items on the contract placed on the table in front of us.
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 54: SIGNED AND SUPPORTED
The negotiation continued, and I found myself playing a role that was far removed from the woman who had sat in Dr. Jake's office, learning of her pregnancy. I was deep in a world of intrigue and manipulation, a world that demanded a different kind of strength.June brought me back to reality when she asked, “Is it possible that there would be no emotional attachment and we would stay together for two years?” June asked.“You will not be staying together,” I replied.“Wow! I need to go over this all over again,” June said.“Why are you doing this?” I asked.“I like Marvin just like you do. And like you, I want to help him be the man he ought to be,” June said.“I see, I hope this is what it means to you,” I said,“So why did you come to me? You could have gone to any other close person. I mean you and Marvin just knew me,” Miss June asked.That was true. Everything around Marvin was happening too fast. What if Marvin was deceiving everyone so that he could use us to achieve his aim? W
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