Epic 35The sunlight streaming through the window woke me up. I opened my eyes and yawned, trying to shake off the sleepiness. As I sat up, I heard the birds chirping outside, and I smiled. It was a beautiful morning.I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash my face. As the cold water hit my skin, I felt more awake. I brushed my teeth and put on my clothes, ready to start the day.As I walked out of my bedroom, I heard a sound from the kitchen, it was Timi, he was already in the kitchen making coffee. I could tell he was still upset about the situation with Inspector John. He barely looked at me as I sat down at the table."Do you want some coffee?" he asked, his voice flat."Sure, thanks," I replied, trying to sound cheerful. "How was your sleep?" I asked, hoping to start a conversation. Timi just shrugged."Not great," he said. "I kept thinking about what happened with Inspector John. It's just so frustrating. I don't know how we're going to solve this case now."I nodded,
Epic 36I was so angry, Timi was the only one who didn't seem bothered with the whole scenario. He kept on smiling as if nothing went wrong “Why are you not saying anything?!”. I said a bit confused.“What do you expect of me?”. He said while still smiling “Does it mean you are not bothered with the fact the DPO released inspector just like that?!”.“I have nothing to say, I mean, this is Nigeria, and everything is possible, for the DPO to release inspector John just like that if only means one thing and that thing is that they are both working together, obviously the DPO is involved, so it is more like a messed up situation”. Timi mumbled and just immediately Inspector John came out and when he saw us, he started laughing.“Kyrian”. He muttered and immediately I became dumbfounded “You did think I wasn't going to find out about you?! I have always known something was fishy about you, the way you act as if you know everything was concerning, and of course, my instincts weren't wron
Epic 37Timi and I went back home and decided to go into a long sleep. I couldn't sleep my heart was troubled by so many things, especially the words coming from Inspector John. I sat up on my bed while reflecting on Inspector John's words, not expecting the craziest thing ever, I picked up my car keys and drove down to Inspector John's apartment, I wanted to get out of my car, barge into his apartment and make him say the truth, but I got pinned in my car when I sighted the DPO coming out with inspector John from his apartment. They were both chatting and laughing and I got irritated, I didn't want them to see me, because obviously, they were heading towards me, so I had to angrily speed off. When I got home Timi was already awake so he watched me from the balcony, I had noticed his shadow when I drove in, so I went up to join him.“This is 11:45 pm”. He whispered as I got in.“Yeah, I do realize” I mumbled throwing my jacket to a close couch. “I saw Inspector John and DPO not lon
Epic 38I woke up earlier than I had expected, some hours before my normal 5:30 am alarm rang. I sat on my bed not knowing what to do and hoping the day would go well just as I had imagined. Timi was still very much asleep, his snore was beginning to disturb me. I didn't want to disturb him, so I gently dressed up and left. As I walked to my car I had so many troubling rather than peaceful thoughts if I was indeed doing the right thing.The street couldn't even be of better help, after the heavy rain yesterday, it made everywhere become so messed up. The rain has left its mark everywhere.As I navigate through the streets, I can see puddles of water scattered all over the road. They're like little mirrors reflecting the world around them. Some of them are so big that I have to carefully maneuver around them to avoid splashing water all over my car. The sidewalks are no better. They're lined with soggy leaves, fallen branches, and even the occasional abandoned umbrella. It's like natur
Epic 39Finally, as I walked through the front door of my home, I found Timi waiting with a warm smile. Eager to share my day with him especially the part about encountering Inspector John. Timi listened attentively, nodding and laughing along with me, especially when I described how furious Inspector John was, regarding my response to him, Just as I was about to mention my pending leave request, my phone buzzed with a notification. Curiously, I quickly checked it and couldn't help but smile. It was the approval for my leave! Excitement filled my voice as l exclaimed,"Guess what Timi? My leave got approved!" Timi's face lit up with genuine happiness and pride for me. "That's amazing, Bro! You totally deserve it," he said, his voice filled with excitement. "Don't worry about a thing, I'll handle everything at the office. I'll certainly deal with Inspector John, he sure not to mess with us again, Just go and enjoy your well-deserved break!". Timi mumbled as we started laughing.I felt
Epic 40I returned the goodbye wave to Timi because I was sitting close to the window, though I doubt if he saw me though. I kept looking and smiling at him until the aeroplane zoomed off, and after couldn't get to see Timi again, I stopped waving and of course smiling. I miss him already, the empty cloud and the chipping sound of passengers distracted me from my thoughts before I finally settled down.As I settled into my seat on the plane, I couldn't help but notice the friendly smile of the woman sitting next to me. She had introduced herself as Jasmine and she exuded an air of confidence and warmth. We exchanged pleasantries and soon found ourselves engrossed in a lively conversation.Jasmine shared stories about her experiences as an officer, recounting thrilling moments and the challenges she faced. I listened intently, captivated by her tales of bravery and dedication. I admired her passion and how she portrayed her love for the police force.“Tell me about yours, you look so m
Epic 41I couldn't get Jasmine's thoughts off my head, I hadn't spoken to Timi in days because he always seemed busy each time I called, it was already midnight and I didn't know if it was cool to give him a call. I couldn't resist the urge, because there was this strong desire to tell him about Jasmine. I mean, he ought to know about Jasmine.Unlike I had expected, Timi picked up his call even faster.“Sleeping?!”. I whispered with a touch of guilt.“Nah, sorry, I have been busy for some days now”. He apologized.“It's okay, I have got so many gist for you”. I replied all excited.“Mmm, seems I have been missing a lot you know. Tell me, what is the gist about?”.“Okay, let's start with this, picture this: The day I boarded the plane when you saw me off, you remember?”. I said, sounding all happy.“yeah, of course I do”. Timi said in anticipation.“Cool, it's awesome you still remember, so little did I know fate had something extraordinary in store for me. As I settled into my seat, I
Epic 42As I woke up from my deep slumber, the first thing that greeted me was the soft glow of dawn filtering through the curtains. The room was still enveloped in a hazy darkness, and the quietness of the early morning hung in the air. The world outside seemed to be in a state of slumber, with only a few early birds chirping their melodies.I stretched my limbs, feeling a mix of grogginess and anticipation for the day ahead. The room was adorned with shelves filled with books, my trusty companions in this journey called life. The scent of freshly brewed coffee wafted from the kitchen, inviting me to indulge in its warm embrace.Just as I was about to make my way to the kitchen, my brother's ringtone pierced through the tranquillity of the morning. Annoyed yet curious, I answered the call, hoping it was something important to warrant such an early interruption."Hello?" I groggily muttered into the phone, my voice still laced with sleep.And then, in a hushed and urgent tone, my brot