There are things one ought not to know for their own safety but safety is irrelevant in the middle of a war, for make no mistake, we are at war. I've heard of this organisation but only once or twice, but for those few times this name was mentioned all I could sense was tension. You see, father was a man who knew how to compose himself in the face of danger but that name gave him fright. The Order is one of the reasons father was in a hurry to finish his plans, and I don't know if he ever did. The only thing I know about The Order is, they are a killer organisation. For all I know they could be responsible for fathers' death, the question now is, how did you get to know about them?
I am not as ignorant as you think I am.
I don't think you ignorant, on the contrary, I think you are too intelligent and that's the issue. You don't just hear about an organisation like that in the streets, a lot of influential and powerful people don't even know such an organisation exist so, I ask again and I hope for your sake you be sincere. How do you know about The Order?
I will tell you but you don't have to change your tone, I am not easily frightened. I did tell you someone tried to kill me and things did not end well for him but, before his end, we did have a small chat.
And what came about this chat?
The guy was not pleased, he did call one name, but again it could mean something else. I believe he was a killer under the protection of this banner called The Order.
Did he confess to that? she asked.
He was disoriented at the end, all that he said could be gibberish but how he put it makes me think his words are important even if I don't know what they meant, yet.
You still haven't told me how you know about the Order?
Oh, I did not. You are the one that told me who they are just now, I only know the name and now you've enlightened me.
Then I am the stupid one. If they are after you then they are also after all of us, it's just a matter of time before they get us. What else did this hitman say?
He also said one name, Pope.
That name, hmm, Pope. I am certain I've had it somewhere or seen it somewhere but I can't remember from where. What do you think of it?
Given that the last wish from a dying man is, "kill Pope for me" means this person must be important if not the most important person we should be looking for.
Looking for? what do you mean? she asked.
You don't expect me to sit down, hands fold around each other doing nothing? I think not. For all I know, they could be another attack on my life as this day goes darker and I won't be sitting down waiting for it. From what we've discussed, father bought you time but he did no such thing for me and the rest of us. it is in your best interest I do something cause if I don't they will come for you, eventually.
What are you going to do? I don't suppose you go on a killing spree?
Maybe that's what I'll do? you already know the ill world I come from and make no mistake, killing the lots of them isn't beneath me.
You don't even know who you are fighting?
I saw that logo at the front of your house, and I know you didn't build it, you must have bought it from someone, someone with wealth and taste given the time this house was built, someone within the ranks of Saints no matter how small. I know you know a lot more than you are letting on but know this, I see everything, I notice everything, and as for my prediction of what's next, they are excellent. I won't push you to tell me what you think I shouldn't know but I ask, who did you bought this house from?
Wow, how did things get so tense? I don't think anyone can read you, you are a ticking time bomb. I could tell you who I bought the house from but the person you should be searching for is, who built it?
Who?
The very same chief Balogu. The father of your newfound girlfriend.
She is whoever you think her to be, that is your problem. where do I find this chief?
Given today is Friday, he must be at the office, and if you are thinking of doing anything stupid, don't. He has at least two bodyguards with him every hour of the day.
That's my problem, I should be leaving now, I believe we discuss enough for now.
You can't be leaving so soon, you haven't told me what went down between you and Sandra in Worri.
I believe you know what she said was all lies from the start, you don't need me to tell you a story just to test my intelligence, as long as she believes she's safe from you she will be compelled to tell me what she knows given she owes me one. The only thing I ask from you is to let her be, at least for now.
You let her think she is free?
Some people think freedom is a state of mind, that's what I've given her. Although I do wonder what you have on her to make her work for you.
I will tell you when I think you are ready, if you know now you will kill her and I wouldn't like that. I don't think you should kill her father just yet if that's what you are thinking, he could be valuable.
I have no such intent, but I can tell what will happen after we meet, it won't be good for him at all given the enemies he will have.
What are you thinking in that head of yours?
Not to worry, you'll see.
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I can't feel trust, not for anyone. That way it keeps everyone around me safe. I have a lot of things I rather not say out loud but, secretes I hope will never come to light given the fact that anyone in this family can kill. I never told this many lies in one sitting before and I come to realise lying is hard, especially telling it to another skilled liar like myself, every lie has to be calculated and sound convincing without contradicting the ones I've told before.
Hours have passed and I've been doing some research about this chief. Where he eats, the type of people he meets, when he leaves the office each day, the routes he takes going home, and also the type of weapons his security carries. He is not a politician so he doesn't move with a long security convoy and things here in the state's capital are not as tense and tight as it is in the state.
He moves with two guards and one looks sharp and agile but lacks muscle and strength which also means he could be fast, while the other is strong and huge which means he lets his guard down depending on the other guy to always be on the lookout for potential threat. I've been tailing them since noon and this man is a very busy person. Most of his meetings are outside the office but that is good for me, that way I know his movement and now I know when and exactly where I have to strike but first I have to answer my cell phone which has been buzzing for some time now.
Hello Tage, it's great to hear from you, how've you been?
I'm great man, but I don't think the same could be said about you.
Everything is fine, what do you mean?
For real, you are asking me what I mean? I know you don't do jokes so I ask, what's this?
What do you mean? I asked.
You mean to tell me every thug in town is looking to gut you down and you are playing games with me? Why didn't you call? you know I'll always have your back.
I swear I didn't know. When was this?
Big boss gave the order last night, and the price on your head is pretty big, I don't know what you've done to piss off the boss but from the way I see it, he wants you dead like his life depends on it.
It does. I said.
So where are you? no no, don't answer it's best I don't know. but if you are anywhere near town I recommend you run.
Alright man, I'll do just that. I'm in the middle of something right now. let me call you back.
The old guy decides to keep his promise, wow. I have to call him to see if I could slow things down.
Hello 88, I've been expecting your call.
This is not the call where I beg for my life if that's what you think. The fact you made a big deal out of this means am worth something at least.
Look here 88, this is no time for games boy, a lot of people's heads are on the line here, from what I know they have the very best assassin here on this mission to kill all of us...
Do you mean you?
You are the only one who is a fool in this legion, you don't see the threat right in front of you. There is only one way out of this mess, The Order wants to do a job and they specifically wrote the name of who they want to do the job.
Who was it? I asked.
You, 88.