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The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 98: TELLING JUNE
It has been a long time since I slept comfortably in a good bed. I had stayed the past few days with Marvin planning and resting. Larry has been doing a lot, keeping it together while I rest.The muted glow of city lights filtered through the half-drawn curtains, casting an ambient glow on Marvin's luxurious bedroom. In the past few days, this space had witnessed both clandestine conversations and tender moments, a testament to the complex web of relationships that defined the lives of those who inhabited it.Marvin was not letting go of anything that he thought we should discuss, it was like a box of birds was opened, and the birds were all singing at the same time. He wanted to have enough information that convince him that the twins were safe.Marvin and I had made a conscious decision not to disclose the news of the impending twins to June. As the days passed, I found solace in the thought that our secret held the promise of stability for our growing family. Little did I know that
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 99: THE DOCUMENTS
The evening air hung heavy with tension as I went out to meet with Larry in a secluded corner of the Martinez Gang base. The dim glow of a single overhead light cast elongated shadows, accentuating the gravity of the conversation that was about to unfold."Cassie, what's eating at you?" Larry inquired, his eyes narrowing as he observed the turmoil in my expression. I was not a fan of June because I had always thought she had a separate secret mission.Taking a deep breath, I began to unravel the unsettling revelation that had been gnawing at her since the incident with Ken. "Larry, I think June might be involved in all of this, and I am certain of this," I said, hoping that Larry would believe without any further convincing from me, but it was not the case. Larry would always do his due diligence on anything and anyone.Larry's brows furrowed in confusion. "June? Marvin's contracted wife? What are you talking about?" He asked with so much concern as to what I was about to reveal.I re
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 100 : PARANOIA
I had doubts as the weight of every uncertainty weighs heavily on me. It looked like it was pulling down from being myself. I felt the walls of my destiny were choking me, and they seemed to close in around my doubts. I wanted to know more about June, Rose, her husband, Uncle Jonah, the Martinez Gang, and even Marvin. I could not tell what was happening to me as I suddenly felt that the babies and I were not safe in the ecosystem I found myself.I reached out to Larry and asked for a meeting. I felt he was the only one who would understand the circumstances I found myself in. I suddenly felt a need for protection for me and the babies. It was only Larry that would be patient to listen to all I had to say even if it was not making sense.I met Larry at the hotel. It was in the dimly lit corner of the hotel room I poured out my concerns to Larry, who seemed quite interested in what I had to say. He listened to me with every attention and did not interrupt until I had done speaking.“Larr
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 101: MY NEW TARGET
I sat in my room at the hotel thinking of how I could navigate the new phase of my life. Things were going to be a lot different as I knew that from next month, my belly would be protruding, and I might not be able to perform certain things at my optimal duty. I did not like the way I felt about it, but it was just the truth I had to face. I had just gotten a drink from the fridge when I heard a knock at the door.As I opened the door, I was quite shocked to see Uncle Jonah. He stood there waving at me, who seemed like someone who had seen a ghost. He wanted permission to come into the room. Though pregnant, I was still very prepared for anything and all things. I quickly held on to my lap knife.“No need for that, Cassie. I have come in peace and also to make you know something you never knew,” he said.“How did you get my location? That is the first answer that should come from your mouth,” I said.“Like I said, I come in peace and this information I have will benefit you and the fa
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 102: DEATH'S STAKE
I decided to meet with Rose to get more information about what Uncle Jonah had told me. So I called Rose to meet with me at an abandoned warehouse where I could get information without intrusion. I knew Rose was innocent and that her husband might have used her as bait or a mole to get to Marvin. I just have to talk to her to give up her husband and let her know that no harm would come to her. She was my very good friend.Rose came but something seemed odd. I noticed she had not dressed this way before. I was concerned about her dress choice as I noticed it gave her room to hide any weapon. I had never seen Rose dressed this way. it was only assassins who had images and identities to conceal usually do this type of thing.“Thank you for meeting with me, Rose. I am so sorry we had to meet like this. I didn’t plan it this way, but circumstances warranted it?” I said, sizing up the lady in front of me who looked extremely changed from the Rose I knew from the office.“It’s okay, Cassie,
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 103: HUSH HUSH
"Cassie!" Larry's voice cut through the chaos as he rushed to my side. The gravity of the situation sank in as he saw the blood gushing from my wound. I thought it was my gun hand he had shot, but looking at it one more time through the on and off of my consciousness I could see that he shot me at my upper chest. I just hoped and wished that he had missed my arteries. Blood was gushing down from my chest and my belly."Come on Cassie, don't let go, apply pressure on it," it was Larry's voice I was now hearing from a distance, though he was about to carry me in his arms.In a flurry of urgency, Larry scooped up me in his arms, his eyes flickering between concern and a steely resolve. Without hesitation, he carried me out of the warehouse, the weight of the consequences settling on his shoulders.I did not know whether I had killed Rose's husband too as I was in and out of consciousness by the time we got to the hospital and everything changed. Doctor Jake seemed frightened for the firs
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 104: ALL IS WELL
I woke up to find out that I was still in the hospital. I tried calling out to Marvin or Larry but with each call, there was a certain pain around my chest. The bullet had pierced through my chest and came out of my back. Doctor Jake walked in smiling.“You do not have to say a word, Cassie, you may still be feeling some pain. The surgery was successful, and we are glad you are out of a coma. You and the babies are safe. Rest a little bit while I get some more medication," said Doctor Jakes.Relief washed over me as the words echoed through the hospital room. It was a comforting balm to the anxiety that had gripped my heart. The assurance that my unborn babies were safe brought a wave of gratitude, and a flicker of a smile touched my lips.“Doctor, please I would love to see Marvin and Larry, I cannot wait to let them know everything is fine,” I said, as I found my voice, though painful, still came out quite well.“Cassie, they know, and they are still here. None of them have gone hom
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 105: FOUL PLAY
The next time I woke up in the hospital, I was very different. I felt better, but it was like the old me with little hurts here and there, but I was refreshed and better. Marvin and Larry sat on opposite sides of my bed. They had refused to go home, and it now looked like a competition about who cared the most. I loved the attention, I loved it, that anytime I woke up, I saw them by my bedside, but I knew it was selfish to let them keep acting up and acting strong.“Marvin, please, I need you to go and take your bath and get refreshed. You also need to keep the company going. When you come back, Larry will leave for the gang’s headquarters to assess what is going on there. We may lose at both ends if we do not act quickly. As you can see, I am getting better,” I said, trying to ease off the competition and get us going before any more damage.While Marvin was gone, the dim light of the room cast a subtle ambiance as Larry and I reconvened to discuss the Martinez Gang. The weight of ou
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