Capital crime episode 18

CAPITAL CRIME EPISODE 18
Seth
Then what? ” Kendrick asked.
I wanted to gulp down the beer before answering. I was way too thirsty “ Those heavy duty vehicles. Remember them. We will use those” I paused to allow Ken catch up.
“ We will create a blockade ” I began to draw out a map on a white sheet of paper “ Our men will position themselves here, in,side one Tipper, then here, on a tall building , Snipers… Here, right here ” I provided a real map with images up to 3000 ft zoomed in from GPS satelite.
“ After these?
“ We open fire! So much of it!! I presume the motorcade will be heavily guarded so we must be well equipped. And every action must happen within twenty minutes. . . else we are sitting ducks’
“ Soldiers? Did you consider them guarding the convoy? ” Ken asked brilliantly.
I had a thought and hoped the President would adhere to my last instructions. “ No. Dont worry” I said“ The green shirts wont be coming to play this time around”
“ And the money?
I smiled, enjoying the way Ken was asking questions, better prepaired than being sorry.
“ I know they will tag the bundles with tracking devices. Do not let it bother you. When the time comes you will know what to do with those”
Ken sighed “ Okay. But does the Alpha know anything about this? The money and the ambush?
“ Who do you think is the Alpha?
Ken was clueless “ I dont know. ”
“ Worry about things you know , then. ” I advised“ The Alpha is only after the device. How we get it is our own headache”
The questions increased more and more… After Ken asked me“ And that specifically, you have not activated it, remember?
“ I will , when Ray is far away from the shores of this country”
With that I finished my speech and told Kendrick to quickly get the vehicles ready.
“ We leave for Benin – City this night. Go”
When Ken was out of sight, I dropped the can of beer on the table, gasped into space and said to no one in particular“ We are the ones calling the shots now. Let them play along and right into our trap”.
RAY
*Whitehouse Benin- City*
We left the inmates quaters. They led me across the court yard and then arrived the admin block of White- House Corrections Centre. Taking me to a visiting room, they bound both my hands and legs when I sat with eyes, fixed at an an-log clock ticking on the wall. The time says seven- eighteen PM.
It was still Monday evening and I couldnt wait any longer for dawn to come.
“ Im sorry about the chains” Controller Ahmed said in a more religious than casual tone “ But you know– I know ;these people, Uhmm, Never mind–”
He ordered “ Valley” to adjust the chains, making me a bit more comfortable. That was the best he could do for as he prevented being in the wanting books with the department of State Security.
I understood, shook my head in appreciation waiting for whatever would walk through that black door ,which stood at the middle of two milk painted walls. Fixed and plastered beautifully with mortar. The rest was story when the door eventually blasted open.
Jeremiah Osas. He walked in with his black hoody( imprinted on it was a big blue “J” on his chest region) and a long face, stressed eyebrows, knuckle -clenched jaws and smile-less cheeks. Behind him was Detective Matthew Panshark with his long leather coat ( black) and grey top with to match p-nts. His fist equally black and his expressions same as the boy’s.
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The truth is that“ feelings are contagious” and I fumed out hot air like a chimney fed logs of wood. My knuckles squeezed involuntarily undernearth the table. The pains this men had put me through, is unforgiveable.
“ Someone seems to be enjoying his stay at the docks” Matthew said when he reached for the chair across the table. The boy did the same.
His eyes locked in with the mountain- Mr Ahmed, the latter glanced at Valley, who in turn glanced at the three warders standing next to him.
The three men glanced at me, then back to Valley, who returned a rather guilty look at Ahmed. Ahmed could not stand the eyes of Matthew, he shrugged with stress and cleared his throat. Twice.
I watched as Mathew shook his head and said “ Hi ” to me.
“ You look fine- and plumpy or are you adding weight. Fat maybe?
I replied “ Well Thanks but no thanks.” stared at the boy “ Someone put me here. So, someone has to pay the bills. ” returned my gaze to Matthew “ And you are both looking stressed out”
“ The world is crazy and harsh, aint it ?
“ You bet! ” Matt said “ You should see it, some time. Oh! I forgot. You’re never going to see it again. ”
I strutted up, clanking the chains which held me down. I did it again like the first attempt to break free was not enough.
“ Why are you here?
Mathew said “ I presume, you’ve seen the news?
I acknowledged.
The boy opted up to say “ In less than 48 hours alot of crimes and deaths has occured in your name“ the boy paused“ The brotherhood and their new leadersh¡p under your own blood, Fero, the Ferocious, has terrorized this country even far greater than Shekau”
“ Corrections!” I said“ Fero is not a new leader of my gang, he is an acclaimed-” I paused. My eyes must have revealed surprise. I was stroked to notice that the boy recognised Fero. Then it occured to me undernearth a smile. I had introduced them to each other briefly. What else could Jerry know? Did he know about the council- deep things about it? Or did he know about the Alpha? I know nothing about that part. Only Fero does. * And he (Fero) once told me that “ The Alpha is closer to the enemy than any one of us”
I scoffed.
“ That nevertheless, if all you have said is true. Fine, but where do I come into all of this? ’ve been behind bars”
Jerry asked me what I knew about the drone pilot.
“ Never met one in my screwed up life? Wait – ” I asked as the reality of the question hooked me“ Are you okay? Whats all this?
“ So you mean you know nothing about the device? Matthew ch¡pped in “ The Sons of Destruction? How about that? Any bell ringing?
“ You must be mad” I continued“ You put me away – Bleep it! You put me here for a long time and come back months later to ask me questions about a drone pilot like some Air mashal or Observer bird. Bleep you!
I yelled on “ And you still ask me about a group that will soon destroy your foolishness. Really? Sons of destruction- Wathafuvkis that? A village meeting?
Bleep you both! A million times over.”
“ I am a medical doctor– or was –I practiced medicine, if you still remember not air force or community service” I made my point clear.
A brief silence followed.
“ Has Fero contacted you in the past few weeks? The boy again asking “ What do you know about the Alpha?
“ Are you normal? Something is wrong with you. Obviously! In fact Im done here”
“ You avoided my question!” Jerry lashed out with fire in his voice “ Well , never mind”
“ A law firm jury is missing, a clerk is dead, his family roasted, An american inventor and three Senators of this country all missing. Then a secretary dies, just in less than forty-eight hours”
“ How does that affect me? I asked angrily. Behind the mask was a happy heart.
“ Because it does” In teeth gnashing , the boy continued “ Alot of lives wasted and alot more on the line. And every single finger points back to you. Here!!! In this place. ”
Mathew told the boy to take it easy. He stood up and strolled the room and pleaded with controller Ahmed to excuse us. He ordered the warders to do the same.
“ I’ve got this covered. Dont worry” Matthew said.
Then came back, eyeballs locked with me, he took his seat.
After a few seconds “ What exactly do you guys want? Ive seen the news. Why wait? Where is the caravan? Why are you f-cking here! ” scre-ming, I clenched tightly to my fists
The boy said “Shhhhhh. Keep quiet and listen.”
This made me tweak an eyebrow. Wow! Where’d that pop out from? Such audacity. Strangely commanding.
“ We are moving you out this prison…” Jerry drew near, eyes growng red with hatred “ And I’ll make sure you reach your destination. If you try anything stupid… Pray to your god you dont… You will be toasted. I promise you. ”
“ You are bluffing ” I said “ You are here to esc-rt me to prison. Thats the biggest joke I’ve heard in a while. You? Jerry? You, like esc-rt me from one prison to another. Which day did you become *Jerry Logistics?” Wait! I paused “ You are joking, right?
“ No, he is not” Matthew ch¡pped in “ We will surely take you there – out of here– out of this place – One way or the other you will leave this place”
I said in regret “ I should have killed you both when I had the chance. You especially, Mathew”
Matt said “ Too bad. Im still alive, all thanks to God and Jerry. You trained him well”
“ Indeed . I trained the bastard well… This is me being so fuvking proud at how stupid he has become. Ha-ha-ha-ha! Saw that? ” I said mockingly“ Now that was me trying to give a Bleep about you too”
Jerry broke the ice in retalliation “ Listen here… I’ ll make you wish you were dead. You will never see the break of dawn again. Ever!! You’ ll rot in Kirikiri Corrections and you’ll beg death to come. Even at that time it will disobey you – master Ray– you will…”
Mathew drew the boy backwards from the collision. The chains saved the boy as they held me down. Lucky idiot.
I grinded my teeth in fury, but I was proud. Somewhat happy that I had created a monster equal in strength and rudeness to myself.
“ One day. Number 12 ( The name I’ve always called the boy) ” I said calmly undernearth a chuckle which became a laughter. I said “ One day. I told you, didnt I ? laughed again before concluding “ One day.”
My laughter grew with rudeness; echoing through the corridors outside.
 
Tbc