Chapter 13: Kill
Jason thought he misheard Chike since there was no way in hell he actually just told him he kissed Naya. Jason stood up and moved closer to Chike. He was just a little bit taller than Chike.
As his intimating structure moved threatening towards Chike, he didn't back away or cower either.
"What did you just say to me?" Jason demanded. His voice thunder and if it was someone other than Chike, they would have taken a step back.
"Naya and I kissed. It was an accident and it would never happen again. I am sorry"
Jason landed a punch on Chike's face which he could have easily deflected if he wanted but he didn't. Chike just stood there and took the punch like a man. He even staggered a bit. Jason unfortunately could throw a mean punch.
Chike rubbed the part of his face Jason had punch while Jason rubbed his fist –who knew punching someone could be painful?
"Nice punch" Chike said and wiped the little blood on his lips
"Yeah I know, I have the pain on my fist to prove it. Do not mistakenly kiss anyone I am involved with ever again or I will do more than punch your stupid face" Jason threatened.
"I will do my best, Yagazie. Now, let's talk about plans and Kane"
Jason went back and sat on the swing and so did Chike. They both looked ridiculous and out of place in the tiny swing set. Jason was still unconsciously rubbing his fist while Chike seemed to be waiting for him to speak up about the plan he was hatching.
"Naya's husband isn't your typical run of the mill husband. He is a cop and he has military background also. He is a bad guy and you shouldn't get involved Chike" Jason spoke up at last.
"I am touched, Jason. But I am a big boy. I can take care of myself. But like I said I am touched you worry about me and you love me so... very ...much. It's really sweet Yagazie" Chike was intentionally making Jason uncomfortable. It was payback for the punch.
"I never said I loved you, man. God! What is wrong with you?"
Chike was trying to hide his smile. He was really amused.
"I could have sworn you said 'I love you buddy' to me when I was lying half dead in the blue parrot motel. Hmm…Maybe I dreamt it but I was so sure it was reality" Chike feigned a frown.
"I was being sarcastic, it's a thing. And you weren't supposed to hear that. So don't go about talking nonsense"
Jason smiled and so did Chike. Jason clenched his fist and bought forward for a fist bump and Chike returned the gesture. It was a bro thing for them. It meant respect and friendship to most but that particular fist bump said there might be some truth to what Jason told Chike while they were in blue parrot motel few weeks when Chike was injured while on a mission.
"Kane is an 'A grade' bad guy and we do need a plan, Jason. How do you want to proceed?" Chike asked his friend.
"If Naya gives me a go ahead, I want to get the best criminal attorney and divorce lawyers in the world and throw the law at Kane" Jason said as he took his phone out of his pocket.
"That is a good idea, Jason. Let's do it your way" Chike smiled brightly like it was the best plan in the world.
"You really think so?"
"I do. How about you go and let Naya know. I will be right behind you"
Jason stood up and nodded at his friend. He made his way towards the orphanage, taking the route closest to Naya's bedroom.
Chike took out his second cell phone and dialed a number.
"This is Charlie 1-7-1-9-0-8. Is the gateway open?"
"This is Gateway. How may I direct your call, Charlie?
"Direct the call to Duke at headquarters" Chike said.
"Hey, this is Duke. What can I do for you Agent?" The male voice over the phone sounded relaxed and chatty.
"Go secure... now!"
Chike could hear Duke type on his computer for at least ten seconds before Chike's phone beep and he spoke again.
"Line is secure. What can I do for you, Agent Elton?"
"Jenny, it is me. It's Chike. You can lose the voice scrambler. What's up, girl?"
"Chike! What are you doing calling the headquarters? You could get in trouble for trying to talk to me"
"No, I won't. Why do you think I called using Elton's ID?"
"Very clever, but I am guessing you did not risk getting back on the Company's radar just to make jest of our residential Asshole, Elton which by the way I am totally enjoying"
"No Jenny. I need your help"
"What do you need? Do you want me to hack the pentagon? What about the satellite, do you want me to hack it too? Just say the word and it's yours"
"That sounds tempting but I am not ready to take over the world yet, Jenny. But I do need you to get all the information you can on a cop named Kane in New York. Sorry, I don't have more information on his identity"
"I am Jenny and I am awesome. You will get all the information you need for a Kane from New York. I will text you a number you can call for a feedback. Don't call headquarters again. Laters….adios" Jenny hung up.
Chike placed back the secret phone in his pocket.
"Sorry Jason. Throwing the law at bad guys like Kane won't leave a dent. We have to do it my way" Chike said out loud with an apprehensive look.