KyrianIt's already nine years since Mr Dada broke the news about his retirement to Timi and me, and exactly five years after he sent us outside to join the military, Timi and I decided to come back and serve our Fatherland. It's been a rough ride and we are finally going to set things right.It's already been sixteen years since I lost my parents yet it still looks like yesterday, Lagos state didn't change, just a few buildings having the same crime. Not to talk of so many disturbing nightmares I had just by staying a few days here, even the land hunts. “There was a murder case of a lady at Festac”. Timi had said as he started to put on his clothes. I just wore my dark green top and followed him. Before we even got there, other inspectors were there and the crime scene was already surrounded by a crowd but Timi and I managed to force ourselves in. The lady's face was already covered and about to be put in the ambulance.“What happened?!”. I asked one of the inspectors before he let
KyrianI drove back to the station with a troubled heart. How about the shoe I saw in her bathroom? Maybe it belongs to her boyfriend. If the man was this overprotective towards her, why does she keep throwing herself at Mr Ken? How about Mr Ken's death? Could it be her boyfriend that shot him or Inspector John?! I just couldn't wrap the whole situation up until Timi and Dan returned from Genesis Mall.“Were you able to gather some information?”. I asked anxiously as Timi and Dan sat down “Well, we were able to gather some information, and trust me it isn't something we will be discussing here, how about we go somewhere far from the office?”. Timi whispered as I took my car key and cell phone that was on the table.“Let's go”. I whispered before the three of us left.“We can't trust anyone, how about we go to my house?”. Dan mumbled.“Okay, that isn't a bad idea, right Timi?”. I let out as Timi supported me.In not less than twenty-five minutes we were already in Dan's apartment.“So
KyrianWhile we walked with the guy, several times he kept beating his chest and muttering "Who can defeat me in this area, me Shaki?! It can not happen". I couldn't but believe that his name was Shaki.“We came with a car, would you like to join us in our car, or would you rather prefer trekking?!”. I asked and immediately Timi started to complain about his legs aching badly.“Why your friend dey do like that na?! Oya make we enter motor before he go faint here”. He had said nicely before joining us in our car, I passed him a can of Budweiser, while taking ours as well. Immediately, he cocked it open and finished the drink within some seconds.“Wow! Seems you love Bud…?”. Timi had asked before he replied faintly and gradually fell asleep.“We need to handcuff him as soon as possible”. I whispered to Timi who brought out his handcuff and cuffed him immediately, before he could even wake up we were already at the station.“Na wetin be this?”. Shaki had said arrogantly as he woke up w
Kyrian“What is this?”. I whispered to myself while opening the message.“Did Dan send a message to you?”. I asked him surprised but he shook his head.“What happened?!” he uttered while looking at me surprised.“He sent a "help me!" message to me. We need to go and see him immediately”. Even before I could complete my statement Timi was already in his car.I watched how furious Timi became as he drove the car, he even obtained a scratch from the rush. I doubt if he even knew about it, he was bleeding seriously on his hand.“You are bleeding”. I muttered but he ignored me and continued speeding up.“You should calm down, you know, he is going to be fine”. I whispered but he ignored me and even increased the speed.“You are going to get us killed”. I whispered.“He is in big trouble”. He whispered finally in his deep tone as I got even more confused.Maybe he knows why he is in danger.“Still, you should slow down so that you don't get us killed”. I whispered but it was clearly on deaf
KyrianI immediately dragged Timi outside. “What is the problem? And please don't tell me you are alright”. Timi still kept mute as I took him inside the car when I got a call from Dan.“I'll be right back, please try and be fine”. I mumbled before leaving him.While I was walking towards the emergency room, I noticed the old woman was still looking at me, I tried to ignore her but froze instantly when she whispered my name.“Kyrian". She had said in a low tone and a slight cough.“Who are you?”. I said anxiously while moving towards her.“My name is Christy, you have a striking resemblance with one of my brother's child that has been missing for days. Are you the one?”. The Lady muttered almost in tears. I looked at her confused, there was nothing of her I could remember besides my Dad was an only Child.“No ma'am I only paused because I noticed how you have been looking at me for a while now, my name isn't even Kyrian and my parents are very much alive. My brother got involved in a
KyrianI was totally confused seeing the picture in front of me, I felt insane for a moment. There was only one voice that I could hear, the sweet voice of my mum whispering "You can do this". “So who is Shaki?”. I muttered hopelessly as Timi shook his head while looking at me “What is wrong with the both of you? I am trying to get things in order and you are confusing me all the more, what is going on?! You both screamed "Shaki!" As if you saw a ghost, yet the two of you are the same people asking me who Shaki is, are you insane?!”. Inspector John screamed angrily as he looked furiously at Timi and me.“We are sorry Sir”. We mumbled together.The rest of the statements Inspector John made afterwards were all history as I kept looking at the man in the picture dumb. He wasn't even close to looking like Shaki. Meaning, that Shaki is most likely to be the terror we have been looking for, for years and yet we allowed him to sleep away from us. How could I have made such a costly mistak
KyrianDan had fallen and injured his stomach again. Timi and I quickly helped him out of the bathroom. I had to clean it up immediately while Timi helped him redress the wound again. That took us another round of gisting before we finally slept off.The barking sound of my neighbour's dog woke me up while I gently rubbed my eyes. I tried stretching my legs but couldn't as I felt a soft cold skin. I finally sat up straight while looking at the figure. It was Dan, he was polishing his black shoe.“How are you feeling now?”. I asked concerned, as he whispered "Fine". I couldn't stand up from the bed, all my body system felt crushed and weak. I yawned as the bad breath from my mouth returned to me. My mouth had a terrible smell so I went directly to the bathroom to brush my teeth.“Oh my goodness! What a night! What about Timi?”. I said while drying my face with a little towel that was in the bathroom.“He already left for the airport, he said he didn't want to trouble you that was why h
KyrianThere was absolutely nothing that could describe how bad I felt until I reached home. I had taken excuses from work because I needed to deal with my emotions. Dan had asked me what went wrong but I refused to speak or utter a word to him.I picked up my pad and started a game with my PlayStation. I was obviously won multiple times. My hands only moved on the pad whereas my eyes were fixed on a blank space, the beautiful light radiated from my laptop yet it all felt like a blackout. Timi returned during cool evening, not a word to me nor Dan. Dan hoping he would say a word to him got even confused about our attitude “Is this how you guys live or behalf daily?!”. He had whispered annoyed while going to bed to sleep. It was my first time having an issue with Timi and it isn't a good one. I avoided the bed space and went to sleep in the sitting room. No one bothered about the night meal, aside from Dan who prepared a little noodles for himself and slept while Timi and I went with
Epic 131As they walked back through the forest, the darkness of the night setting in around them, Jasmine turned to Kyrian and asked softly, "What was your father like?"Kyrian smiled, the memories of his father filling his heart with warmth. "He was everything I could ever hope to be," he said, his voice filled with pride. "He was strong but gentle. He was brave, but kind. He was my hero, my mentor, my best friend."Jasmine nodded, her eyes shining with love and understanding. As they walked through the snow-covered forest, Kyrian turned to Jasmine and said with a mischievous grin, "You know, I think King would love the beach. Maybe we could take him there for his first birthday. We could build sandcastles, swim in the sea, and watch the sunset over the ocean."Jasmine laughed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "That sounds perfect," she said, her voice filled with joy. "And we can take a family photo on the beach, with King laughing and playing in the sand. The days and weeks pas
Epic 130As Kyrian shared the news with his friends and family, his heart swelled with joy and gratitude. He knew that they had been there for him and Jasmine throughout their journey, and he wanted them to be a part of this momentous occasion.Timi, who had always been like a brother to Kyrian, let out a whoop of joy when he heard the news. "Finally, I'm an uncle!" he exclaimed, his voice brimming with excitement. "You have to bring little King to the dojo when he's old enough. We'll teach him everything we know. Mr. Bola's response was more measured, but no less sincere. "This is truly wonderful news, Kyrian," he said, his voice filled with pride. "You and Jasmine have been through so much together. It's so good to see you both finally achieving this moment of happiness. I can't wait to meet the little one."As Kyrian spoke with his loved ones, he felt his world expanding, his heart growing larger with every moment.“You know you are the next in line Timi”. My Bola whispered as the
Epic 129As Kyrian and Jasmine thanked Jasmine's father, a sense of relief washed over them, the weight of uncertainty lifted from their shoulders. They rose from the table, their hands still entwined, their hearts filled with joy and anticipation.Outside, the sun was beginning to set, painting the sky with streaks of gold and pink. Kyrian turned to Jasmine, his eyes alight with love. "I have one more thing to ask you, Jasmine," he said, his voice gentle but serious. "Will you marry me?"Jasmine's eyes filled with tears, her heart swelling with happiness and love. "Yes," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the chirping of the birds and the rustle of the leaves. "Yes, I will marry you."Kyrian pulled her into his arms, his lips meeting hers in a kiss that held all the promise of their future. As the sun sank lower in the sky, the two of them stood there, surrounded by the beauty of the world, a world that, at that moment, seemed full of hope and possibility. As the weeks pas
Epic 128Kyrian stared at the metal bars that separated them, the gulf between them so much more than physical. For a long moment, he said nothing, his thoughts racing.Finally, he spoke. "Why?" he asked, the word escaping his lips like a breath of air. "Why did you do it? Why did you betray me? Why did you become what you were?"Ken remained silent, his eyes unreadable, his expression impassive. Then, he spoke, his voice low and resigned. "I have made my choices, Kyrian," he said. "Choices that I cannot undo, choices that have led me here," Ken continued, his voice growing softer, more reflective. "But I want you to know, Kyrian, that I am not without regret. I have done many things in my life, some of them good, some of them bad. But I am not beyond redemption."Kyrian stared at Ken, his heart aching with the weight of the moment. "Then why?" he asked again, his voice shaking slightly. "Why did you turn away from me? Why did you turn away from everything we believed in?" Ken's gaze
Epic 127Kyrian was taken aback by the call, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. "That was Ken," he said, his voice low and tight. "He knows about our plan."Jasmine and Timi's faces paled, the shock of the moment sinking in."How is that possible?" Jasmine asked, her voice trembling slightly. "We haven't told anyone."Kyrian's mind raced, piecing together the fragments of information they had gathered. "He must have someone on the inside," he said, his eyes hardening with determination. "We'll continue to pretend like we're giving up," Jasmine continued, her mind already whirling with ideas. "We'll feed him misinformation, make him think he's winning. But in the meantime, we'll be searching for the leak."Kyrian nodded a fierce determination in his eyes. "We need to be extra careful," he said, his voice grave. "If Ken finds out we're on to him, he'll disappear into thin air, and we'll never get justice for your father. Timi shifted uncomfortably, his mind racing with
Epic 126"Listen," Timi said, breaking the silence, his voice tentative but hopeful. "This has been such a wonderful night. Can't we make it last just a little bit longer?"Jasmine and Kyrian exchanged a glance, their expressions uncertain.Inspector Bami smiled, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "I suppose one more night won't hurt," he said, his voice playful. "I have a couple of spare beds. You're welcome to stay."Timi grinned, relief and excitement filling his face. Kyrian and Jasmine couldn't help but laugh at Timi's eagerness, and the group made their way to the spare rooms, preparing for a night of restful sleep.But as the lights went out and the quiet of the night settled in, Jasmine found herself tossing and turning, unable to shake the unease that had settled in her mind.She couldn't shake the feeling that they were all still in danger, that Ken's threat was still very real and very present. Kyrian, sensing Jasmine's unease, gently reached out and took her hand, his touch
Epic 125For a moment, the three of them sat there in silence, allowing the words to sink in.Outside, the city was asleep, the streets quiet and still, but inside the bar, their world felt alive with possibility and peace.Timi took a sip of his drink, the silence comfortable and warm between them. "I think you're right," he said, his voice filled with sincerity.Jasmine reached for Kyrian's hand, her expression filled with warmth and compassion. The night stretched on, the three of them lingering in the bar as the hours passed.As they sat there, talking and laughing, a sense of gratitude filled the air. They were grateful for each other, for the friendship and support they had found in one another.They were grateful for the moments of joy and laughter, for the tiny miracles of everyday life.And they were grateful for the strength they had found within themselves, for the courage and resilience that had carried them through the darkness and into the light. As the sun began to rise
Epic 124Kyrian nodded, his expression solemn and resolved. "Thank you," he said, his voice heavy with gratitude. "I know this isn't easy for either of you, but I appreciate your understanding."I just need a few more days. If Ken doesn't surrender himself by then, you have my word that I won't stop you from bringing him in."Timi nodded, his expression grim. "Just promise us one thing," he said, his voice filled with concern. "Don't take any unnecessary risks. You've been through enough already."Kyrian nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "I promise," he said, his voice filled with a newfound sense of resolve."Now, if you don't mind, I need to get some fresh air," he said, his eyes flicking towards the door. "I think I could use a walk to clear my head."Timi and Jasmine exchanged a look, a smile passing between them."We'll be here when you get back," Timi said, his voice filled with warmth. Kyrian stepped out into the warm sunshine, the breeze blowing gently
Epic 123Kyrian's brow furrowed, his mind racing as he considered Ken's words. "You're trying to shift the blame away from yourself," he said, his voice low and intense. "You want me to believe that someone else is responsible for all of this chaos and destruction."Ken's expression remained unreadable, his eyes fixed on Kyrian. "I am only telling you what I know," he said, his voice calm and even. "I am not the only person in this world who is capable of causing harm."Kyrian's expression hardened, his voice filled with determination. Kyrian's words dripped with bitterness and sarcasm as he glared at Ken. "As it stands now, you're the only one who seems capable of causing harm in this world," he spat. "You've done nothing but bring pain and destruction to the people around you."Ken's expression grew colder, his eyes dark and unfeeling. "And what would you have me do?" he demanded. "What would you have me say to make you believe that I am not the monster you think I am?"Kyrian shook