"Breaking news!!! The all and mighty Jones who we've all worshipped for decades has finally been unmasked by the police late yesterday."
" It was discovered that the Jones were involved with the mysterious organization which has been on a killing streak in a faraway country know as Traut for the past 25 years. Investigations has produced results as the police found an underground factory producing illegal drugs with several evidences to prove their collaboration with this mysterious group for almost 15 Years now."
" Furthermore, the two deadly explosions in the Jones mansion at about 8:35pm and 9:15pm yesterday, claimed the lives of so many with a few still left unidentified."
"Also, our one and only fashion beauty who just clocked 55 years was quite unfortunate to meet her end yesterday. The up and rising stars, Jonny Rash, Priyanca Beas and a few others were identified dead among the few bodies found and it is believed several others were found alive at the underground factory."
"The little of what's left of the CCTV showed the suppose final moment of the newly found daughter of the Jones, Martha Jones, as she was left in a miserable state before the second explosion and it is assumed she and the others were burnt to ashes due to missing corpse."
"Please stay tuned for more update as I and my team will do all we can to inform the public of any update we get. I'm Lyra Mgale on The People's News. "
The next morning was as chaotic as ever as various news outlet reported what happened at the Jones mansion few hours back. It's been confirmed that Sam Jones was dead with her granddaughter,Ariet Jones with Mr Jones and Juliet escaping with severe injuries.
Mr Jones was quite skilled as he was able to take out the fifteen bodyguards left by Benjamin with a little distraction from Sam.
But who would have expected Ariet to run back in after they departed the hall to get her candy. Although She was already older than Monica, her reasoning were no less than a five year old child, if not dumber due to the effect of abortion pills before her birth.
Sam who was closest to her had no other choice but to run after her with Mr Jones running behind, but they were so unfortunate to not make it back before the explosion as they were burnt to death with Mr Jones escaping with severe burns.
Benjamin was able to escape handicapped and with a disfigured face while the rest were still left to be found.
Max, Chris and the Mitchell couple were currently in the hospital waiting for news from Monica.
Monica was admitted last night after she fainted and up till now, no news from her. Max has been restless since last night and hasn't left the operating theatre's corridor since last night.
"Doctor..."
Max rushed up immediately he saw the doctor exit the operating theatre. Mr Mitchell also rushed forward and placed his hands on Max's shoulder as a form of comfort with Chris and Kate behind him.
"How is she doctor?" Mr Mitchell asked. "She's fine now. She feel unconscious due to shock and it was quite a miracle to bring her back as her brain was heavily affected. I would strictly prohibit anything that will remind her of her Mom or the accident because right now, her brain is very fragile. Any single stimulation will be detrimental to her health so please try and comfort her."
"Thanks doctor. May we see her? " Mr Mitchell questioned. "Yes you may. But remember what I said." The doctor said before walking away.
The family of four quickly rushed into the room to see the unconscious Monica lying with a pale face on the bed. Max quietly walked towards her and sat on the stool while taking her hand in his.
Kate walked towards the other edge of the bed with teary eyes as she also took Monica's other hand in hers.
"Why do good people have to suffer... Why does this sweet child have to face all this even at this young age?? She grew up without a father, fine. But why does the only pillar she has as support have to be taken away from her?? This poor pretty thing..." Kate cried quietly trying not to disturb Monica.
Max just sat by the side caressing Monica's hand. "Please Monica... please just wake up. Don't do this Monica, be strong for our friendship okay..." He said inwardly.
Monica's eyelid suddenly flustered and her hand in Max's hand moved. "Max..." She said with a weak voice trying to get up. Then suddenly, as if she recalled something, she jumped off the bed leaving Max and Kate in a daze.
"Mom..." She said as her tears started falling down her cheeks. She quickly removed the needle in her hand and attempted to rush out of the ward but was pulled back into Max's arms.
"Monica calm down...you are not strong right now, don't do this to yourself." Max said with a pained voice.
"No Max... My Mum, where's my Mum?? Where is she??" Monica sobbed louder. Kate quickly wiped her tears and approached Monica with a forced smile.
" Monica dear, stop this now...your Mom is okay, she went out to get your favorite snacks so you would get better. I'm sure you wouldn't want your Mom to be upset if she sees you like this right..." Kate said while stroking Monica's hair trying to comfort her.
"Lies!! My Mom...that fire...the Mansion...my M..o..m" Monica screamed out before she suddenly fainted.
"MONICA! Max quickly caught her and carried her back to the bed. " I'll go call the doctor." Mr Jones said before rushing out. "I'll be back" Chris followed after,leaving Kate and Max by Monica's side.
Mr Jones walked until he reached the garden before he collapsed on the bench. One tear drop after another and before he realises, he was already in tears. "I can't cry I must be strong for my family." He said while wiping his tears.
"Dad..." Chris called out in a sorrowful voice. He went forward and wrapped his hands around his dad. "You have half a second to cry and after that no more tears." He said in a strict voice.
"You are blindlessly going into the lions den aren't you?" Me Mitchell said as he burst into laughter followed by a suppressed sob from Chris.
"Now who's comforting who?? Enough now we are the men in the house so we have to stay strong for the ladies okay... Now wipe those tears and show me the genes you inherited from me"
"You mean the gene of tears..." Cheers asked with a chuckle and was met with a smack to his head. "I mean the gene of bravery I inherited from my dearest father" he corrected himself quickly before hugging his father with a proud smile.
"Alright, lets get going before my wife cries her eyes out." Me Mitchell and Chris then went back into the hospital after making sure the after effect of their tears has been hidden we