( Trouble knocking )
Samuel who was so lost in thought was startled by the ringing of his phone ,
Holding his chest and breathing lightly , his eyes on his cell phone which he picked from the desk.
checking who the caller was before placing the phone on his right ear
" Hello ! "
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Moses office
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Moses yawned tiredly for the fifth time rubbing both eyes sleepy,
his eyes still scanning through the new set of files in a complicated expression .
" Boss aren't you leaving ? "
Leo asked softly only to be slapped hard on his head by percious who elbow him aside
" You been overworking yourself lately,
if this continues you might harm your health "
Percious advised her voice soft and nice and filled with concerned.
only to be elbow by
Leo who was ready for a fight with percious
who simply ignored his pounding face
" You both should head home am quite sure you're tired "
He replied his voice hoarse and weak
" And you ? "
Leo Chip in uneasy only to be glared at by Moses who sighed
" Don't worry there's just a few other works that needs to be checked.
when am done I will head home as well "
He assured them both glaring at his wrist watch which was 1:30 pm before staring back at Leo
" Is already late your mother must be worried "
He reminded Leo who frowned upon listening to Moses
" But - - "
Before he could complete the sentence,
he was interrupted by a tap on his back
" Don't worry I will stay and help boss you go home and attend to Aunt "
Percious voice out her voice hard and filled with authority
" No need don't worry
there's no need to trouble yourself and besides it's best you also leave as well remember your father is still at the hospital am quite sure ,
he's already waiting for you .
So it's better you head back don't keep him waiting "
Percious sighed softly but nodded .
while Leo strach his head embarrassedly
" Okay "
Leo half yelled picking up his backpack while turning off his laptop so as percious before furthering their steps out from the office .
Leaving Moses to simply attend to his work ,his eyes never leaving the files
30 minutes later he stood with some files heading towards the window , still focus on the files.
before looking out it was already dark and the chilling air was enough to make someone numb however the strange movement from a glance was enough to make one suspicious.
" What's that ? "
He asked himself noticing a figure running into the distance and two others sitting more or less laying unto the floor .
" isn't that leo ! "
He murmured under his breath before rushing passed the sets of table and finally out the door into the hallway .
With a complicated expression on his face
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Outside the law firm
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Leo breath in agony as he lay on floor his eyes watery and drowsy staring at percious who was adding pressure on the stab wound which was bleeding
" Help ! "
She cried her eyes watery and red sobbing through the process
" Help ! "
She choke feeling helpless only to hear hurry footsteps behind looking back to find Antonio who was half way towards them.
his pupils wild in shock as he examine Leo from the distance silently before rushing towards him carefully
" Boss ! Leo is bleeding "
She blabber out not actually sure what what she was even saying
" What happened ? "
He asked as he hurry towards his car which wasn't far being followed by percious
" A group of men just attack us and took our bags they also try to - to "
She suddenly pause adjusting her shirt fear written all over her face that's when Antonio noticed the buries on her face and neck .
" Open the door "
He ordered only for percious to dragged the door to find it locked
" It's locked "
She struggled with the handle in distress only for Antonio to hissed remembering
he had left the key up in the office out of hurry to get to them both.
dropping Leo who was paled on the cold floor making him hissed weakly
" Apply pressure on the wound "
He said only for percious to did what she was told.
watching him used his elbow to hit the glass continuously over and over again and again until they finally heard glasses shattering,
" Ah ! "
He moaned painfully but still unlock the doors helping Leo into the backseat .
so as percious who continue adding pressure on the wound.
while him climbed onto the driver seat starting the engine to start the car and simply drove the car into the dark turning on the lights to guard the way .
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The hospital
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( An hour and a half later )
Antonio hissed holding his bloody arm in agony his eyes never leaving the ICU
which Leo was rolled in few hours ago .
" You are bleeding alot ? "
Percious pointed out her eyes on his sleeve which was soaked in blood up to his shoulder
" Am good "
He assured the already nervous percious with a calm smile however he felt painful all over he couldn't help but think that he had dislocated his shoulder.
" Ding ding "
while waiting all of the sudden he felt his phone vibrated in his pocket which caught his attention .
Taking few steps forward away from percious
as he struggle to grab his phone from his pocket before answering with an hiss
" Hello !"
He voice out feeling pains all over
" Honey you okay ? you sound wounded "
Anita asked sounding concerned only for Moses to force a smile
" Of course not I just bumped my leg into my desk no need to worry "
He replied simply sounding soft and calm which made her relax a little bit
" You really not coming home tonight ? "
She asked hopefully only for Moses to frowned at the question
" Not tonight maybe tomorrow I promise "
He replied simply which made her sighed disappointedly
" You know I really miss you, you're never at home these days am both worried and sad "
She informed while smiling which made him felt guilty
" Sorry ! "
He apologized head down only for her to laugh at his apologize
" Am not angry just worried
you are always putting yourself in danger which always make me uneasy "
She continue simply staring sideway at her son
" Barnabas missed you too "
She informed
" Let me talk to him "
He reply only for Anita to chuckle
" Don't bother he's already fast asleep talk to him tomorrow "
She suggested while smiling at the thought
" How was work ? "
He asked forgetting the pain for a brief moment
" Work is good, so much have happened "
She replied while laughing
" Have you eaten lunch ? "
She asked anxiously awaiting his reply
" Hmm "
He replied simply which made her sigh in relief
But soon was interrupted by the the calling of percious
" Honey you still there ? "
Anita asked not hearing from Moses for a brief seconds
" Dear listen to me remember to lock all the windows and doors before going to bed.
and also make sure to sleep with Barnabas tonight "
He advised only for Anita to frowned
" Did something happen ? "
She asked confusedly but also worried
" No am just worried about you both "
He replied causally eyes on his bloody sleeve grinding his teeth
" Just listen to me okay don't unlock the doors for anyone call you even if you hear my voice "
He continue which made her pale
" You sure you are alright ? "
She asked worriedly only for him to nod
" Am good dear "
He replied feeling warm just listening to her
" Alright I will do as you ask but you should also be careful as well "
She advised her voice shaken
" Okay ! "
He replied casually listening to the beep sounds knowing very well she had hang up the call
Before heading back towards the doctor and percious
" How's Leo ? "
He asked the moment he approached the doctor
" Luckily the stab didn't go deep into his internal organs , however he do lost lot of blood and unfortunately the nurse just informed me that they couldn't find his blood type in the blood bank "
He informed only for percious to panicked
" Take mine "
She suggested only for Moses to stare
" My blood type is 0 + "
" She informed quickly noticing Moses confused expression she further explain
" My aunt once told me that
my blood type can be accepted by other blood group,
isn't it true doctor"
She said staring at the doctor to confirm her words
" Yes it is true then you follow me to withdraw blood "
The male doctor said softly directing percious who nodded
" Boss you should treat your wound.
before it gets infected
Don't worry Leo will be fine am here "
He assured Moses who nodded simply watching her walk into the distance beside the doctor .
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Silver Hotel. :: Room number 390
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( Two hours later)
" I kept warning you,
we shouldn't keep ignoring that man he's nothing but a threat "
Melody hissed just listening to Simon who frowned at the thought of Samuel rubbing his temper .
His dark eyes gazed at Melody who sat silently hands on her chin and a smile on her slander face
" Oh ! "
She said adjusting her hands down to her lips smiling wryly at Simon who soon ignored her staring round the dark room which was dully lit
" What about Johnson ? "
She asked lazily
" He gave the invitation card to Moses everything is going the way we plan "
Simon muttered only for him to sighed gazing at Melody who didn't seemed surprised
" Are you sure he will attend the party ? "
He asked uncertain only for her to smirk
" Of course he will after all,
he's one of us "
She replied confidentely gazing at the huge wooden Black door
Only to hear a scream
" She's loud "
Melody complained palely catching Simon attention
" Don't worry am quite sure,
she will Soon settled down they all do "
He replied while smiling calmly
" Of course they do but just in case do warn him we still need her alive "
She replied causally tapping her fingers on her desk her chin up and her gaze still on the door which slightly crack open .
" Madam ! "
A young man in his mid age walked out his hands stained with blood so as his face and white sleeve .
" Hope you didn't kill her
Steve ? Remember we need her for the ritual "
She commented gazing at Steve who nodded simply
" I just made her a bit weaker you know she's like a lioness that needed to be tamed "
He smirked taking a seat closer to Melody who wink her nose from the stench of blood
" Speaking of the ritual,
I hope you already sent the men to attend to the body simon ? "
" You - - - "
Before Simon could reply back they both heard her soft voice interrupting them both
" No fighting it won't do us any good "
She reply simply before adding
" Our enemies are out there not within our selves and besides why are you both always looking for trouble ? "
She asked with a sigh while standing
" Steve you go and prepare the documents for the lands
we are going to make him sign those sheets of paper.
But if he continues to disagree like always we have no choice but to keep him under wraps "
She whispered softly which caught Steve attention
" You mean we can get rid of him ? Finally "
He voice out only for Simon to rolled his eyes
" You mind your manners and language in front of the lady "
He lecture Steve who smirked
" I think you have forgotten our lady here have no manner
isn't it love ? "
He asked winking at Melody who frowned her brows
" Don't let me cut off your tongue Steve "
She warned strictly only for Steve to glared at Simon in a I told you expression
" She's not that innocent that you thinks ,
so don't speak about manners when we are all animals "
He lecture back sitting back on the couch lazily,
his eyes now at the windows which seemed to lit slowly
" That officer Paul he's also a headache should we get him kill or something ?
He's already getting on my nerves "
He asked only for her to sighed
rubbing her temper
" Don't act too rashly
we must do things slowly but steadily so don't cause trouble "
She warned strictly taking few steps forward