Thirteen:A visit to the factory
The whole arena was in silence at the revelation. Sarah stared daggers at Monalissa. She wished to rip her hair all off. Monalissa saw the hate in her eyes but couldn't care less. She had seen it so many times in the eyes of her captives.
Sarah hurriedly stood up. "In the end, you were still the one that was punished", she said trying to provoke Monalissa. And, she succeeded. The memories from the previous night came flowing into her mind. She clenched her fists as she was reminded of the humiliation that she had faced.
Sarah smiled when she noticed the changes on Monalissa's face. "Monalissa, you should be more careful. Though you were trying save yourself, you shouldn't have put him in this condition".
The onlookers turned their eyes back to Monalissa. Monalissa couldn't help but want to drill their brains open to see what was inside. She steeled herself and walked closer to Sarah. She leaned closer beside her ear and said in a voice that only the both of them could hear.
"Hey Sarah, it was Mr Kaiser this time. How about next time? You'd better watch your back".
After she'd said that, she turned on her heels and walked forward to get more materials.
At Alpha company.
Ezekiel held a picture in his hand, his face solemn. The little girl in the picture must've grown, he thought. He missed her dearly and he prayed that she was still alive. She was tge only one that could make him smile genuinely, bring out his real emotions. Ever since she left, he had become so cold and secluded. He wanted her back.
At the thought of this, he picked up his cellphone and dialed a string of numbers. He waited. And waited. Then, the call finally came through.
"Yes?" , the rusty voice came through.
"I have a job for you".
The person from the other end gave off a rusty laugh. "It's been a long time you assigned me a task. What happened?"
" Just shut up. I need you to help me find someone. I will send you a picture "
" Yes, I understand. You're the boss".
"Then...",he said and hung up.
Ezekiel looked around in his office and walked to his window. He took a cigarette that was on the desk and lighted, taking deep draws from it.
A knock came on his door. Without turning, he said, "Come in".
The person walked in. It was Michael who came in with Kim leading him. He gave a deep bow.
"Boss".
"What's it?"
Michael looked at Kim and signalled him to leave. Kim didn't leave. He just stood there as he waited for Ezekiel to say a word. He was his boss and his loyalty was to him and not any other.
Michael arched a brow and stepped back to settle himself into the sofa that was there. He had seen the picture that was in his hand. He sighed in resignation as he couldn't keep up with his friend's faith.
"Sir, the Fords are having a welcome party for their daughter who has been abroad this weekend", Kim reported.
Ezekiel didn't say anything. That was a cue for him to continue." You're the important guest of honor. News has it that it was young Miss Ford that requested it ".
Michael sniggered at his friend. A lot of women has been thrown to his side but, he didn't cast them a glance. He didn't want to. The closest woman to him was Kayla. She was so damn lucky!
Ezekiel turned to Kim. "Keep it. What about what I told you to look into?"
Michael's antenna was raised. He looked at the two men.
"Boss, it seems that the opponent is quite hidden. We couldn't find anything. It's as if they just let us know what they want us to know".
Ezekiel stubbed the cigarette butt in the ashtray next to him. He smirked and nodded. It's been quite a long time since he had played a fun game.
"Stop looking into them. Just focus on what you've been doing. What about Walker?"
" She's not conniving with anyone. She's on her own".
Michael arched a brow.
" Why don't we take a trip to the factory? It's been long since I visited it".
Both Michael and Kim looked in his direction. Was he really saying that?
"Yes boss", he bowed and went to prepare the car.
Michael shrugged and kept his thoughts to himself.