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Chapter 15 - CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Devil’s pursuit

In a shadowy, clandestine location, Truth stood before an IT expert, a nervous bead of sweat trickling down the captive's temple. The room was shrouded in an air of tension, the only illumination coming from the glow of computer screens casting an eerie light.

Truth, a formidable figure with an air of authority, fixed a piercing gaze on the captive. "You see, my friend, you've stumbled into a situation where your skills are in high demand," he remarked with a sinister grin.

The captive, bound to a chair, swallowed hard. "I... I don't want any trouble. What do you want from me?"

Truth paced around the room, his steps echoing ominously. "I need you to use that genius brain of yours to do something for me. I need to track someone down—Omar. You'll help me find him, or things are going to get unpleasant."

The IT expert, realizing the gravity of the situation, nodded frantically. "Okay, okay. I'll do whatever you want. Just don't hurt me."

Truth leaned in, his voice dropping to a menacing whisper. "Good choice. Find a way to trace Omar's every move. I want to know where he eats, sleeps, and breathes. And remember, if you even think about alerting him or anyone else, well, let's just say consequences won't be pleasant. Clear?"

The captive nodded vigorously, beads of sweat now forming on his forehead. Truth, satisfied with the compliance, gestured to the computer setup. "Start working. You have 24 hours. Make it happen, or you'll find out just how creative we can get."

As the IT expert begrudgingly began his task, the room reverberated with the hum of electronic devices, marking the beginning of a perilous journey into the digital realm, orchestrated by Truth's relentless pursuit of Omar.

In the bustling streets leading to Ticcas Club, the anticipation of an evening with Kelechi Africana pulsed through the air. Beatrix and Tasha, geared up for a night of music, had set out to pick up Riri for the occasion. As they approached Riri's place, Tasha's keen eyes caught a familiar figure in an unexpected setting – Jayden, standing in front of a kibanda, engaged in the mundane act of buying vegetables. A mix of surprise and caution seized Tasha's features as she swiftly sought refuge behind a parked car, veiling herself from his notice.

Unaware of the drama unfolding, Jayden, focused on his culinary aspirations, was busy selecting ingredients for dinner when he spotted Beatrix standing near a parked car. Leaving the mama kibanda to her task of cutting cabbage, he eagerly excused himself, his strides carrying him towards Beatrix.

"Hi, Beatrix?" he greeted, extending a hand for a shake.

A tinge of shock colored Beatrix's response. "This is the first time you've ever greeted me," she remarked, her curiosity piqued.

Concern clouded Jayden's features as he inquired, "Have you seen Tasha?"

Beatrix, glancing at Tasha discreetly hiding behind the parked car, fabricated a response. "The last time I heard from her, she said she was going to visit her shosho," she lied smoothly.

"Could you please give me her number?" Jayden requested, hoping for a lifeline to locate Tasha.

Tasha, hidden from Jayden's view, vehemently gestured for Beatrix not to comply. Ignoring the silent warning, Beatrix smirked mischievously and handed him her digits. Sensing an opportunity, Tasha quickly powered off her phone just in time to avoid Jayden's attempt to call.

Once Jayden moved away, the tension between Beatrix and Tasha escalated. In the shadow of Ticcas Club's impending excitement, Tasha chased after Beatrix, unleashing threats that hung in the air like an unspoken promise of retaliation.

In the desolate silence of the abandoned building, the air thick with an impending sense of dread, Omar found himself seated in the back of Truth's car, a blindfold tightly secured over his eyes. The journey was disorienting, the uncertainty gnawing at him as he remained oblivious to their destination. Abruptly, the car screeched to a halt, the abrupt cessation of the engine signaling an ominous pause. The door swung open, and Omar was forcibly ejected from the vehicle. Truth seized him by the collar, guiding him into the heart of the abandoned structure. The dim, eerie space echoed with the ghostly whispers of an unfinished past.

With a harsh command, Truth compelled Omar to kneel, the blindfold removed to reveal a tableau of torment. Before him stood Truth, an architect of anguish, flanked by a table adorned with an array of menacing instruments—knives, metallic strings, and implements designed for the extraction of pain. Omar turned slightly, his gaze falling upon his three comrades, similarly reduced to a state of submission. A sinister congregation of goons, numbering ten, encircled the macabre tableau, their presence emphasized by the glint of firearms in the dim light. The gravity of the moment hung heavily in the air, signaling the inexorable conclusion of their fates. It was a chilling reckoning, the quiet before the storm of brutality about to be unleashed upon Omar and his doomed associates.

A laptop flickered to life as one of Truth's henchmen initiated a video message from The Supreme.

"I regret to inform you that I must sever our ties. Your actions haven't only disappointed me, but they've tarnished the reputation of your entire lineage. Your reckless mishandling of affairs has jeopardized our enterprise, leading to a war that's claimed two of our sanctuaries. The price for your folly will be heavy. May your souls find no solace."

In the forsaken depths of the abandoned building, the symphony of pleas echoed against the cold, unforgiving walls. The men, desperate for mercy, found themselves at the mercy of Truth, who ominously began sharpening his machete. Omar, gripped by the specter of impending doom, witnessed the fragile fragments of his childhood flicker through his mind. The macabre theater unfolded with a gruesome crescendo. One man's head was severed, a grotesque display reminiscent of a merciless execution. Truth, driven by a sadistic impulse, gleefully stomped on the severed head, reveling in the grotesque spectacle while his goons erupted in laughter. The horror intensified as Scar, another victim, suffered the cruel severance of fingers and the brutal extraction of his tongue. His agonized screams were abruptly silenced by a fatal gunshot, the grim punctuation of his torment.

The sadistic tableau continued. A straw was produced, accompanied by a morbid setup involving a bucket. A helpless victim's head was steadied, and with brutal precision, Truth thrust a sharp pen into his throat, allowing the straw to channel the crimson torrent into the awaiting receptacle. Omar, forced to bear witness to this nightmarish ordeal, could not escape the visceral horror unfolding before him. A tear escaped his eye as he clandestinely loosened the bonds that confined him. As the horror approached its zenith, Truth, his hands stained with the blood of the fallen, lifted Omar's chin to meet his gaze. In a defiant act of self-preservation, Omar seized the moment, clasping Truth's neck and pressing a knife against his throat. The goons, responding with a mix of shock and menace, brandished their guns.

"If you dare to shoot, I will kill him. Put your guns down now!" Omar declared, his voice a tense command that cut through the oppressive atmosphere.

Truth, momentarily caught off guard, reluctantly gestured for his goons to stand down. The perilous standoff unfolded as Omar, now in control, dragged Truth outside. With swift determination, he retrieved his car keys, ushered Truth into the vehicle, and accelerated away from the nightmarish scene.

"Nikikupata utalia machozi ya damu," Truth's ominous shout lingered in the air as Omar navigated the darkened streets. Gunshots reverberated in the distance, but he skillfully evaded pursuit. Upon reaching the town, he sought refuge in an old garage, bartering the car for essential provisions – clothes, cash, and a discreetly acquired cell phone with a functional line. The mechanics, oblivious to the grim events that had transpired, celebrated their unexpected windfall as Omar, now a fugitive in the night, slipped away into the shadows.