EDWARDO
"How is it? Is he still persistent about the search for his parents?" My friend who advised me on what to do for Tristan asked.
"From the looks of it he has given up cause I asked someone one of my boys to spy on him and the guy brought his report a few minutes ago he said he overheard Tristan talking to his closest friend that he doesn't need his parents anymore and that is a good sign. It means my word is having a good effect in his life,"I said grinning victoriously.
"That would be better cause if you should let him out of your sight you might not see someone like him again," he said truthfully.
"He is the type that is loyal to one master. Having someone like him is a great gain," he said.
"Yeah he is. I have never for once regretted having him here. So how is business on your side?" I asked, changing the topic.
"It is going well. I'm gradually bouncing back on my feet. Working with royalty isn't that bad," he said.
"Royalty?" I asked, picking interest in what he said and he nodded.
"Yeah, royalties. You know they are not always happy with each other's existence. Right now I'm working with the king of Denmark's nephew who is interested in the throne," he said.
"Tell me more." I said inquisitively.
"The king of Denmark is searching for his son who went missing about thirteen years ago now. From what I heard it was when the king and his family were coming back from England that the prince actually went missing but I don't know how," he paused, drinking a bit of his wine.
"So,the king's nephew actually wants to take the king out of the road so he can become the new king instead and killing the king would be rather very easy. We are just waiting for the right time to strike," he ended.
"You guys are funny. You want to kill a whole king like that or does he not have an heir who would take over from him or do you plan to kill a whole family in a day or what?" I asked curiously.
"Unfortunately for the old man the missing prince is his only heir and he misplaced him carelessly. His two other children are females and they are not even in the country at the moment. They are both out of the country and according to our spies the king is still searching for his son to this day," he replied.
"It all sounds like a movie but the king is a bit funny. How did he intend to search for a child who is obviously a grown up now or probably dead?" I asked.
"We also don't know but I'm sure they are fooling themselves. I believe the boy is long dead. A prince can't survive in the streets," he said.
"Let's put that aside. Can you link me up with some royals? I mean can you give me some information about the rich ones among them so we can take one or two things from them," I said with a smirk.
"I understand but you will also give me my share from it," he said with a smile.
"Of course. It is a normal thing for me to do. So I will surely do it," I quickly said.
"Alright..well,the king is rich and the same goes with his ministers. Going to the palace is a suicide mission cause his guards are always on track they are never resting and the king also have total control of the military. So it isn't advisable," he advised.
"So,which one is advisable?" I asked curiously.
"That would be one of his minister's houses or maybe his in_law's Lord Williams. He is the second wealthiest after the king and also a royal," he said.
"The king in_law?" I asked and he nodded.
"Yes, the father of his lost son's betrothed," he explained.
"Oh. Tell me more," I demanded.
"The king betrothed his lost son to Lord Williams' daughter mainly because of his wealth and the contribution he is going to make to the kingdom. The king's nephew is also eying Lord Williams' wealth,he plans to marry Lord Williams' daughter when he becomes king cause it is going to make everyone over the world hear of his power and you know money is power," he said.
"I think I will commend the king for that he is wise to have his son betrothed to someone like that," I said and he nodded in agreement.
"How can I know more about this Lord Williams of a man? His location and everything?" I asked.
"He stays close to you here, at least you are in the same country. I expected you to know him when I mentioned his name," he said.
"I know no one dear friend, the only person and thing I know is business. Don't blame me," I said and he laughed a bit.
"I know how much you love your work. Lord Williams is known to be a lover of nature. Here is his picture," he said, giving his phone to me.
"You can as well get more information about him online. He is quite popular,and to know more details,you can have your guys tail him," he advised.
"Alright dear friend. I really appreciate this and don't worry I will get back to you so we can share whatever we get from this business together,"I said with a wide smile.
I can't wait to get my hands on something tangible, I thought with a smirk.
TRISTAN
I sat down in the garden with my eyes tightly closed but my mind was long gone thinking about different things that just kept entering in my mind ranging from my present life to the future.
"Ask me for whatever you want and I will make sure I do it for you.."I remembered Edwardo's words earlier this morning.
What can I ask for if I'm to ask for money there is nothing I can do with it cause I would still be here. If I ask for clothes I have no special occasion I can wear them to, except I'm on assignment. If I also ask for shoes,it is of no use to me.
I really have to think well to know what I really want. It is an opportunity that comes only once so I shouldn't misuse it for my own good. I thought, sighing heavily…
"Tristan!" Tanya called, tapping my shoulders and I slowly opened my eyes to see her.
"Yes mom," I replied playfully and she frowned a bit.
"Our teacher is around and I am not Mom. I'm Tanya, the only pretty lady here," she said proudly and I smiled…
Surprisingly we still have time to learn amidst all the stealing and criminal life. A teacher whom Edwardo trusts comes here thrice a week to teach us and it is mostly because of our work because we go places and sometimes we need to interact with people. I think it's the only good thing he has done for everyone here though I find it boring most of the time.
"Do you just call yourself a lady?" I asked Tanya as we stride to the classroom.
"Of course yes or am I not a lady?" She asked.
"Lady indeed. You are still a girl, a little girl for that matter," I said and she frowned with fisted palms like a hammer ready to punch me but I was quick to dodge it before running off laughing and she chased after me.