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Chapter 7 - CHAPTER 7 STRANGERS ON THE BLOCK

A truth was once spoken that those who are slow to anger are seen weak which is said as a key of success and that only the fools get triggered by a touch, but I say it's better to be short tempered because people won't downgrade you that easily.

15 YEARS AGO.

Two men stood still and mutually. They were both dressed up in a suit, their shoes were certainly expensive they both were quiet as if they were waiting for someone.

One of the men looked at his watch with his face a bit frowning the other was a little calm his face gave the the expression of ' I don't care ' they were both tapping their shoes on the floor.

A few minutes later a car drove by and parked in front of them, the driver ran out to their side and tried opening the door for them.

As he was trying to open the door the first man started shouting profusely that made people passing by a little afraid.

The second man just walked over to the driver and said " Try not to be late next time okay " and got In.

The first man out of anger almost slapped the driver before getting in.

The driver drove them to the downtown area where the mighty men do gather to enjoy themselves, if one is a fan of nudity, sex, business and gambling all together this is the best lounge to be.

The executives gave the place the name " THE CLUB" top gangers came there as a place to hide easily from the police, well, normally people will say it's the most dangerous place in London, even the police don't go in and come out the same, some say the place was built with the skulls of humans, others said it's the devil's cage and whatever goes in comes out ire minded.

The car stopped in front the two men got out immediately and walked into the building whilst instructed the driver to come pick them up by 6pm.

The place was a bit crowded with strippers walking, addicts indulged in the act of heroism and the mayors around London all seated in a different hall called " THE GODFATHERS LOUNGE " the two men walked in as the first one inhaled deeply and breathed out smiling.

" oooo how I love the sweet aroma of this lounge " the man said.

" just stay cool we do the business quickly and leave, no extra treat okay " the second man said to the first.

They both sat at different places, the first man sat behind the lounge bar the second man who sat at the far Conner of the room with men capable of ending someone's life time career with the snap of their hands.

If one is used to the club standards you'll know that men being seated like a gathering is usually called business.

" Uhm Mr Garner I am here for a particular purpose, to reunite business amongst we the blue london and the club so..."

" You are here to make note that you are capable of becoming a trust worthy business partner with us but the main truth you And I know is you want us to be eligible partners so you are going to be secured, either way you will gain business leisure and will recommend yourself to the top am I right or am I right " one of the high table chairman said to the man in suit cutting his speech.

" Yeah and I say we'll be good partners don't you think " the man said.

" hmmm well, if you think you can be able to bare with us I have no problem " another high table chairman said.

" We might be okay with you but will the boss be ".

As soon as the man in suit heard that he started to wonder how is it possible that men with high esteem as this do answer to someone higher.

" It'll be an official partnership if you meet the club owner " Garner said to him.

He was taken upstairs to another hall called " THE MEN'S LOUNGE " the room was totally different from all other lounge at the club, everything inside this part was seen really expensive.

He was taken into an office where as soon as he entered he saw a man looking outside the windows, he was about making himself noticable in the room when the man said " lundren philman I heard you want to be a business partner with us am not opposing to it but can you show me what great Influence you have that'll impact into my business that I won't be able to find in another colleague or group of people " the boss said.

" uhm uhm I uhm I have big plans sir...."

" Take a deep breath lundren, you are smart so at least out smart me in this one ".

" How did you know my name sir am not being rude or anything but I think it's quite normal if both parties knows each other cordially " lundren said to the man.

" Hmmm I see alright then, I am Aaron from the great London family known as the locksmith so give a reason why we should be partners?" Aaron locksmith said and asked.

* Lundren stood a while looking at the man whom all along has not turned around so lundren wasn't able to see his face clearly so he took a little time thinking of what to say to convince this man *

" Sir Aaron locksmith if it will be appropriate I'll like for us to have a dinner so we'll talk better on our business partnership and the future " lundren said to Aaron locksmith.

" I'll only go with you lundren if am not going on a waste session, be warned lundren if you waste my time am going to make your life miserable and if you tried to run away from the club I'll haunt you down and if this business goes sideways or you trying to destroy my world it'll your end so can we go " Aaron locksmith said as he walked pass lundren opened the door and instructed they go through with the session.

Lundren swallowed hard, his heart started beating faster, blood pressure increasing as he walk side by side with Aaron locksmith.

As they got downstairs lundren looked across the room as he saw his colleague he got in with, the other man looked at lundren with a puzzle look with the words " is their problem" as he also interpreted " watch your back " the other man stood up immediately about leaving the room when two men walked up to him and instructed him to follow them, he quietly walked in front of them on reaching the exit point he took heels they wanted to chase him when Aaron locksmith called " Leave the man alone we have a dinner to attend ".

The two men obliged and got into a car as they all drove off.

They all got into one of the best restaurants in London ordered some food and we're eating.

Lundren was unable to eat he sat quietly if possible looking for where to crawl into, he was starting to think the whole business idea was a mistake.

" So tell me lundren what's your proposal " Aaron locksmith asked.

" hmm yeah well..."

" Come on lundren is it because of the guys behind us that is making you scared talk to me man to man I can handle what you want to say so spit it out " Aaron locksmith said to him.

* you can handle it but can I handle what will happen then after * lundren thought.

lundren cleared his throat, took a deep breath, adjusted himself and said " For what it's worth Mr locksmith the blue london are down for anything and so you know we're ready and I know you won't regret doing business with us ".

" How am I certain you are right and not just working with the cops to backstab us in return, besides you and I know the blue london are mere puppets to the cops so you can easily be infiltrated, so tell me lundren if I do business with you what will be my gain "

" All I can assure at the moment sir is loyalty " lundren replied.

" What about the part about the cops lundren?" Aaron locksmith asked as he stuffed his mouth with some cannelloni.

" That I say I'm a hundred percent sure we're clean ".

Aaron locksmith looked at him sipped a little wine then he responded " I'll kill you myself if this goes sideways ".

Lundren stood up with a glass of wine in his hand as he propose a toast.

" Today is my lucky day an alliance with you Mr locksmith will take our business all over the world no regrets, no betrayal, just loyalty, to our long time as partners " he said smiling as everyone of them in that restaurant joined the dinner.

The dinner ended peacefully as. everyone was about retiring lundren took the honour to ask " sir locksmith I know our trust percentage is a bit low but can you at least put off the pursuit of my brother Jenkins ".

" You know we have business plans In the nearest future lundren so I'll grant you both your freedom but don't think I won't be watching so watch your backs " Aaron locksmith replied as he drove off with his convoys leaving lundren alone I. front of the restaurant. He smiled a little and Soon walked off.

Lundren and Jenkins sat alone watching the news as they heard all about the effort every cop was putting in to put Aaron locksmith behind bars they both looked at each other Jenkins was about saying something when the doorbell rang.

They both kept quiet and still for a while as the doorbell rang again this time it was as if the person was running out of patience.

" Check it out Jenkins "

" Why me?"

" just go I'll cover you " lundren said as took a baseball bat In his hand.

The doorbell rang for the third time this time the person started to knock hard in the door.

Jenkins out of fear and wonder opened the door, just as the door opened the person walked in as if he was in a hurry, he walked pass lundren who was already afraid and opened the refrigerator took out a beer turned around and said " I heard you helped the blue london partners with that monster " pointing to the tv where the photo of Aaron locksmith displayed.

" uhm who are you and do you care about our deals or people who are our partners, and how the Fuck did you know our house, and why are you here " lundren asked shakily.

" Am here for revenge and my revenge I must get " the man said as he gulped down a full load of the beer.

" So who are you?" Jenkins asked.

" Rogers and you two are the best I. helping me out in this situation " the man replied.

" woah woah woah slow down man, you want us to help you get your revenge on our partner who is the last man on earth one could ever double cross?" lundren asked.

" Yes, and it's for our own good " the man answered.

The two brothers looked at each other confusingly, lundren was about shutting the guy off when Jenkins said " what is the plan?".

" What, the.... what...plan? what are you saying Jenkins you don't even know this man, who knows, Mr locksmith said he'll keep a close eye on both of us what if this is part of his plan " lundren said objecting to Jenkins.

" I assure you am having no motive as that all I want is to see that bastard fall " Rogers said.

" To be fair I don't think I can help you out mate just walk out the same door you came in " lundren instructed.

Rogers looked at them both " I hope your eyes open to see the monster you pledge loyalty to and when that time comes give me a call " he said as he dropped his complementary card on their table and walked out.

As he walked out lundren ran and shut the door.

" Crazy people in London this days " lundren muttered and he went to drop the baseball bat, Jenkins looked at the card as he took the card and put it in his pockets.

Throughout that night Jenkins wasn't able to sleep he kept thinking about what the Rogers guy said and then a thought came to his mind * what if the deal went sideways the other day his brother met with Aaron locksmith what would have been their fate, he thought a while then texted the number for them to meet, as he stood up dressed up a little rough to get by the night then he snuck out through the window not to bring to the knowledge of his brother that he had made a choice of his own.

The night was a little quiet as normal with police sirens patrolling the streets of London, they both met each other at the outskirts of London.

" Where is your brother " Rogers asked.

" He won't be coming so what's the plan " Jenkins asked.

" How do I know you ain't working with him just to capture me " Rogers asked.

" Am here in the middle of the night with someone I don't know, who choose the location of our meeting in a very distrusting area, with me still not giving a fuck what happens next, look I thought about things I don't know what he did to you that you want to get back at him but all I know is am preventing myself and my brother from being killed " Jenkins said eagerly.

" Then we have a long plan before us let's not waste much time " Rogers said as they both walked side by side into the night.

10 YEARS LATER.

Three men was beating up lundren philman with one question asked " where is Jenkins ".

" I won't lie to you, for over ten years we haven't seen each other please stop making me plead like this to you my fellow comrades " lundren pleaded.

They were acting deaf as they keep beating him up until they heard " hello friends looking for me " as they turned they were shot instantly, with bodies around him lundren started pleading " Don't kill me please please please ".

" No need brother am home ".

lundren raised his head up to see it was his brother Jenkins " is that really you Jenkins?".

" In the flesh brother, now let's have a taste of the cake " Jenkins said as he helped him up.

PRESENT DAY.

" I see we've caused quite a stampede playing with the tails why don't we strike the head to end all suffering " Clinton said directing his speech to his brother Winston who was beating up someone " That's exactly....what...we are going to do " he replied angrily.