Myra wore a cream top amd a short black tight skirt stopping midway her thighs and black stilettos. She put on shades and organized her hair letting it flow.
" Let's get going ! " She said to Barbara and they got out of the room when they found four men clad in black standing before her room two on each side. On seeing her they bowed.
" Greetings Ms Myra." They all said in chorus.
" Who are these men ? " Myra questioned
" I guess your new guards. " Barbara managed to say but she was also surprised.
" Look , I don't need anyone to follow me. So please this place right now ! " She said to them.
" I am sorry Ma'am. But Mr Raymond said we shouldn't go a distance from you. " One of them answered.
" No...where were all of you yesterday when l was kidnapped ? "She asked in surly.
" That was because you didn't want them to stay close to you. " Another voice said and when she looked at was her father again.
" Dad...I thought you left. " She said.
" I had left but they told me that you sent for changing clothes so I came back to stop you from going. " He talked to her.
" But Dad..." She argued.
" You are only leaving after you allow them to go with you and don't walk a distance from them." He added.
" One is enough. I don't need all those around me. "
" No my daughter. You need all of them. " He insisted.
" Father...I hate you ! " She said angrily and looked at the guards.
" Okay, Let's go ! " She said and left them.
Raymond shook his head on seeing her leave. She was his only child so he didn't want to lose her just the way he lost her mother the day she was just born. She was very stubborn and hated having guards around her. She always wanted to live a normal life other people live but after the first attempt to kidnap her Raymond got for her guards amd Mark. But now Mark was sick. She needed another bodyguard.
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Leo had in the gym working put when his phone rung.
Deputy Chief Officer ringing
He picked the call and sat down. " Chief.." He said.
" Let's meet . " The chief said and ended the call.
Leo wondered why the Chief wanted to see him all of sudden.
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Leo came to the bar where he was supposed to meet the chief in a grey shirt and a creamish cargo trouser and simple sneakers that were brown in color.
He found the Deputy Chief seated who was in a white Shirt and black pants. It was getting dawn at around 7pm.
He sat down opposite him. Slow music was playing in the back and some minimum noise from people. It smelt of different drinks and food snacks.
" Thank you for coming here. " The Deputy Chief started.
" Welcome sir. " He answered.
The Deputy Chief poured a drink and gave him the glass. Leo gulped it down and the Chief smiled.
" May I know why you called for me ? " Leo asked.
The chief gave a heavy sigh and cleared his throat.
" Leo, I know you have been a very good and loyal officer to me and the country. I appreciate everything you have done. "
" Is that what you want to say ? "
" No. " The Deputy Chief muttered and had another gulp.
" You see what happened yesterday is worrying everyone. If it wasn't you i don't know "
" Chief, Every other officer would do what I did. Isn't it ? " Leo asked.
" You are right. " The Deputy chief now gave him a deep look.
" We had a meeting today. And we want to catch those men. " Said the Chief.
" That was a good discussion. " Said Leo.
" Yah, But everyone believes that only you can catch them. " The Deputy Chief declared.
" So, Did you call me to tell me that i should catch the men ? " Leo asked.
" Don't misunderstand me. I am just informing you. You are on your leave, So you have a right to accept or refuse. " The Deputy Chief explained.
" Chief, I would like to help but how will I do this ? " He asked.
" I know you are intelligent than anyother officer. Here is the thing, Those men have attacked Ms Myra twice, So we want to use her as a bait to catch them. "
" Do you think that they will attack her again ? " Leo asked.
" No one is sure. Just incase. " The Deputy Chief said.
" Ms Myra. I don't even know her, How will I even do it ? " Leo asked.
" Her body guard os very ill now. We want to take you as body guard. " The Deputy Chief declared.
" Body guard ? " He asked and got up .
" I am sorry sir. I can't become a body guard.." He said.
" The main goal is not to protect her. But to catch the men. Once our plan succeeds, You will definitely back off. " The Deputy Chief said looking up at him.
" Give me time to think about it. Good night.." Leo said and walked away.
The Chief smiled on seeing him off. " Leo, I know you will do it. " He said and also got up to leave after paying.
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Myra was getting out of her office but it was really passing her off that all these men had to follow her. She requested them to keep a distance from her as much as they could.
From her office, She drove back home where she found Raymond waiting for her from the door way. She had her apartment and rarely came to this place because she hated staying with her father since he had another wife.
" I knew you would come to check on me. " He said on seeing her come.
" It's because you know that I always step by on Saturdays. " She said walking past him and she was inside her step mother was there.
" Myra.." Cissy called but Myra ignored her and walked to her room.
Cissy sighed. She had just married Raymond two years ago but Myra hated her so much.
Raymond came and found her sighing.
" Don't mind her. At least sje still comes to check on us. " Raymond said holding Cissy's waist.
" Husband, I know she will accept me one day." Cissy comforted him
" Okay , Let's go for dinner. She will join us. "