( In the car )
. The ride was silent from both parties, Anita and her son whom was now wearing a new pair of jeans , sneakers and shirt .
His eyes travel through the passing houses and cars in utter silence however his heart was banging like a drum .
" Who were those people ? "
His little mind wonder
staring down his seatbelt and finally at his mother who seemed anxious
" Are we there yet ? "
He voice out sounding rough but still clear in Anita ears who forced a calm smile
" No honey "
She replied not intending to say more which he didn't mind,
his eyes locked back to the windows touching the bandage on his forehead slightly .
wanting more but to stretch it a little however due to the itchy
He decided to held himself feeling the possibility of the stinging pain he was going to feel if he does so .
" Dear when we get there remember to maintain yourself you don't want mummy running around looking for you do we ? "
She warned strictly eyes still on the road until it finally landed on a majestic building,
With the words boldly written CP law firm on the front
" Mummy look "
Barnabas yelled excitedly his eyes wide open and his chin up to take a better view of the majestic building in awe
" Hmm "
She replied causally not interested in the fine designs of the building .
but instead her eyes were locked on a parking spot right in front of her
which she quickly drive in parking her car before climbing out alongside with her son who held unto his mother hand but his eyes wondered around the parking lot .
Which seemed empty but the same time was still able to see one or two individuals
" Let's go and see daddy "
She informed her son who nodded simply taking few steps forward into the entrance only to be stopped by some guards
" Sorry Mrs we have to scan you and your son before entering "
The first informed his voice deep and a bit intimidating
" What ! '
She exclaimed a bit surprised last time she came,
there wasn't such rule,
" Why the sudden change ? "
She asked herself staring at the two bold men blocking the path in which made her frowned .
But still obeyed letting them both scanned herself and her son with some kind of scanning machine
which Soon beeped loudly startling Barnabas who slightly back away into his mother back
" check him "
The first ordered letting the second approached Barnabas who tighten his grip on her hiding desperately
" Don't touch my son "
She yelled loudly attracting some pair of curious eyes
" We need to check him to know the object his hiding "
The first explained to both mother and son hoping they would understand and cooperate
However Anita yelled loudly not letting anyone come close to her son who looked scared .
" he's just a boy what do you think he might be hiding,
that you are going to check him for ? "
She question her eyes scanning each of them like an hawk
" A knife "
The first answered with a straight face which made her frowned and a bit dumbfounded
" A kid hiding a knife what kind of a mother do you assume me to be ? "
She question her voice high with a hint anger
" Mrs I think you should calm down we are just doing our
jobs "
" And am also doing mine as a mother that's why I forbid you in nearing my son "
She replied simply her eyes cold and resentful
" Mrs we just need to check what your son is hiding
there's no need creating a scene here "
The first reply already annoyed by her lack of cooperation
" And if I refuse are you going to use force to check my son ? "
She asked sounding sarcastic
" If you wish to go in
your son needs to be check that's the rules here
hope you understand we are just being cautious "
The first explained palely signaling the second to complete his task.
which he did by forcefully dragging Barnabas by his left arm to check him
pushing Anita aside unintentionally who fall unto the heavy floor with a bang
" Ah ! "
Her loud cry echo into the ears of everyone
she was in pain holding her stomach tightly
" Mummy ! "
Barnabas called out softly pulling his arm from the guard strong grip before rushing to her side in panic and fear
"What's wrong with her ? "
A woman whispered to her friend who seemed to be wondering as well
" She seemed to be in pains "
Another murmured out in concerned
" Who knows if she just pretending to gain attention "
Another murmured under her breath not impressed but soon frowned at the sight of blood
" B - l - ood ! She's bleeding "
She cried out catching everyone attention
" Quickly call for an ambulance who knows if she's dieing "
The first cried out panicked taking few steps forward towards the now unconscious lady to check on her condition
but before she could approached closer to take a closer look
She saw her figure already picked up like a bride, her complexion pale within a few seconds
" Move ! "
The first guard hastily spoke only to feel a grip on his suit
" Stop ! where are you taking my mother ? "
Barnabas demanded his eyes focus on the guard who frowned at the boy with bitterness
" It was all because of the little brat , if only they cooperate like the rest than such mess wouldn't have happened "
He doesn't have time to explain to children
" Hospital !! "
He simply utter out those words harshly before rushing forward being followed by Barnabas closely .
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Back at the hospital
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Moses sighed painfully his eyes on his bandage arm but his mind elsewhere ,
It been three hour and few minutes but still Leo lay motionless, his pale like lips has become even paler by a second which made him anxious
" Who could have done such thing ? "
He thought wanting to know the answer himself
" Boss ! "
Percious called out while approaching him
her complexion a bit dull and her eyes red and swollen indicating she must had cried yet again
" How are you feeling now ? "
He asked concerned only for her to nod slightly
" A bit dizzy but good and
you ? "
She asked back referring to his arm which made him chuckle
" Good at least "
He replied simply his eyes on Leo who still lay on his bed accompany with the beeping sounds of the machine
" What did those officers asked you ? "
He asked wanting to know even after guessing the answers himself
" If I had seen the faces of the attackers and what they said ,
why they attacked or if I recognized their voices ? "
She muttered softly hiding the sourness of her throat
" And what did you reply ? "
He asked strictly
" I did what you ask of me
I didn't say a word to them
both , however I still don't quite understand the reason why I mustn't tell them ?
They might help in catching the criminals if we give them enough reasons and evidence "
She reasoned a bit confused and lost for Moses weird demand
" The attacked wasn't any accident or considences "
He stated which wasn't a surprise to percious
" Of course it isn't "
She murmured under her breath physically exhausted
" Am pretty sure it was international
this attacked was supposed to cause a roar from the press "
He said in logic only for percious to furrowed her brows in confusion
" I don't understand "
" And you don't have to all you need to know is that you shouldn't involve your self with the police
We simply can't afford to trust them at least not until we are sure that we can really trust them "
He said logically only for percious to nod.
Even though she didn't quite understand the reason behind Moses stubbornness in trusting the police ,
she still decided to listen and follow his every word
" You should go home and rest you look tired "
Moses suggested only for percious to shook her head
" Going home will only informed my aunt about what happened
and if she does know she's going to inform my dad which I don't want ,
it will only worsen his condition "
She stated with a worried expression before locking eyes on the fair but hagged lady who was fast asleep on a small couch by the side .
" I think I will just stay and accompany Leo mother for the time being "
She informed Moses who nodded understanding her worry
" You should head home am sure your wife must be worried "
Speaking of his wife made him a bit worried.
if what he suspected was true then his family could also be in danger
" Hmm "
He replied simply about to leave when his eyes caught on someone by the door waving at him
" Paul ! "
Moses frowned upon seeing yet another police officer and couldn't help but wonder why paul had decided to pay a visit ?
when his men were already doing the questioning
" Excuse me "
He muttered loudly enough for percious to hear before taking few steps out the room
Towards a certain fellow who took few steps back from Moses who came to a pause,
his eyes narrow at Paul who ignored his stare
" What is it Paul ? "
He asked sounding rude and demanding
" I came to check if my favorite person was still kicking and standing "
He replied casually eyeing the unconscious form of Leo only for Moses to block his view hastily
" Let's go elsewhere and talk "
Moses suggested taking the lead only for Paul to follow
Their walk wasn't far but a bit distance from the Ward and most crowded places
" And what reason did you come Paul ? "
Moses asked rather rudely which wasn't a surprise
" My people complained about you not letting the witness talk on her own free Accord "
Paul stated seriously which made Moses chuckle
" Well it's not helping our investigation cause we need the witness statement "
Paul continue hoping Moses would understand
" Call it selfish am just protecting my co-workers safety that includes percious as well "
Moses replied not caring about the stern look he was receiving from Paul.
who mentaly wanted to slap himself out of frustration but held himself
He couldn't afford to argue with Moses at least not in a crowded place like the hospital
" The police can do that just fine I promise nothing is going to happen to both the patient '
Paul rub his temper trying to control his anger
" Look ! I don't care if you see yourself as an invisible god but I do promise you one thing "
" Which is ? "
Moses asked standing an inch away from Paul who smile boldly
" That I don't care "