Weak to Powerful

Matter involving trillions of dollars

Beep* Beep* Beep*

The sound of monitor beeping inside the ward was heard,the ward was finally calm since the operation was over. The nurses and doctor proceeded with the operation and was successful after a few hours.

Angela sat on a chair,her head bent to the back,snoring loudly after waiting for hours.

The entrance door swung open,and Edward walked in and saw Angela sleeping in an uncomfortable position. The day was gradually getting dark and it was a law for the folks around Brickwoods to stay indoors when it's night time.

Edward stood over Angela,glancing at her worried and tired face while she slept.

'You won't have to worry anymore,My friend.' Edward said internally,joy filled him that atleast he was able to use his new found riches for good.

Edward lifted Angela off the chair with both arms,not wanting to disturb her sleep by waking her. He carried her outside,informing the nurses that he needed to get her home before midnight.

Edward took her to the Uber waiting for him outdide,he ordered the driver to open the door,allowing him to lay her gently on the passenger's seat,while he sat in the front seat.

After few minutes of driving,the car pulled over infront of their building. Edward rushed out and took Angela out and headed upstairs to to her room.

Mr Alvarez wasn't home at the moment,sometimes he won't return home due to the kind of job he did as a Brickwoods sheriff.

Edward opened the door and walked into the single room apartment,laying her down on the tattered bed he found on the right side of the room.

After making sure she was okay and everything was in order,Edward walked out and entered his apartment.

The provisions he bought earlier was still scattered around the small room. Edward took off his sweater,tilted his neck and got to work.

Edward arranged the two seater couch on the left side of the room,replacing his work bench and table to a much nicer and comfortable one. He stocked his fridge with diffrent types of foods and drinks,also replacing his tattered bed to a much comfy one.

After arranging for minutes,Edward took steps backwards to examine the changes in the room. It was now well arranged and neater than it used to.

'Atleast,i'll still lay low here until i figure out how to enjoy the riches freely.' Edward contemplated,picking up the trash and headed out to dispose them.

Edward whistled,disposing the trash into the trash can and was about to move back in...

Ding*

His phone chimed inside his pants pocket,he quickly took it out to see the reason for the chime. Glancing at the screen,Edward saw one unread message and he quickly clicked on it.

(If you know what's good for you,return the funds you stole. Unfailingly!..)

Edward read through the message with sweaty palm and a racing heart. Edward tried his best to hinder unknown source from gaining access to his contact or current location. He also did well not to disclose his identity,and yet someone was able to send a threatening text.

'Who could have been able to bypass all my security and deliver this message?' Edward pondered,glancing around the dark area.

****

Inside a dimly lit room,a lady was sitting infront of a computer,different kinds of guns pointed to her head from behind. Her heart beat loud enough for everyone in the dark room to hear,beads of sweats rolled down her face as she nervously typed away on her computer.

"Is it done?" A rugged voice was heard from the darkness,causing the lady to flinch in fear.

"I-i-i wasn't able to get his exact location,but i did confirm he was in Brickwoods. And i also sent the text that you asked for." Mary said in a shaky voice,afraid if she say a wrong word the guys behind her might pull the triggers.

"That's not enough information,goddamnit!"The man shouted,causing the guys to cock their guns and got ready to shoot.

"P-p-please,give me more time,i promise i'll find him and get your funds ba..."

Bang* Bang* Bang*

Mary was silenced as three bullets was shot to her head,chest,stomach,causing blood to flow as her body hits the cold hard floor.

"Bring me a well experienced international hacker and tracker,i need the address of this theif!" The man ordered.

****

The morning sun flickered into the room through the window,signalling the end of a wonderful night rest.

But a certain someone didn't get any sleep at all. Edward was awake all night trying his best to create stronger security codes that'll avoid anything that gives him out,but he knew no matter how hard he tried,the same thing might repeat itself.

'If they were able to text me,it means they know who i am and where i live. Ah,darn it!: Edward slammed his fist on his newly bought metal table,causing his fist to break.

Edward payed no attention to the pains,he hurried into his bathroom and got dressed in in his work uniform,the regular blue shirt and black trousers.

After getting ready,he dashed out of his room and out of the building. Running through the street,Edward kept glancing around incase if he was being followed or watched by the gang members.

Few minutes of running,Edward arrived at the super market he works in as a security man.

"Look who's here early." Edward partner,Simon said as he approached his friend,"Let me guess,you ran all the way here again?" Simon asked,noticing Edward panting heavily.

"I have something to discuss with you,meet me at our secret room by lunch break,Simon." Edward said

"Is everything okay? I know i should have visited you earlier after Kate dumped you,i'm sorry. Don't worry,I'll meet you there,so you can pour your heart out on how the breakup hurts you." Simon spoke,worried about his friend.

"What? No,no,it's not that." Edward shook his head,now getting Simon confused,"It's about something different. Something involving trillions of dollars."