The stinging stare between the two men was fierce and non was ready to let the other win
" I think you are also forgetting that am also a witness well not entirely one but my statement is still important and enough "
His next words made Paul suspicious and curious which he quickly declined
" No need ! we only need the female not you, at least trusting her words won't be a problem but trusting yours will be like a wide goose chase "
Paul openly said remembering the time's Moses made a fool out of him and his men
" Am only available my people aren't, it's your luck if you want to cooperate or not "
He replied simply his eyes narrow down at Paul whom smug his shoulder not ready to give Moses the chance
" No need ! "
" we still have other methods we can use to get what we
want "
Paul assured Moses who frowned upon listening to Paul
" Then why waste my time ? "
Moses asked his chin up wanting to add more only for his pupils to shook slightly in disbelief and finally fear
" What is it this time ?"
Paul murmured loudly not gaining attention before looking behind as well only to find a woman
laying on a stretcher being rolled by group of nurses and a doctor
" Anita ! "
Moses called out catching Paul attention who gazed back at him in utter silence however as soon as the stretcher was rolled passed two figures followed behind .
A young man and a child whom legs were running after the stretcher yelling
" Mummy ! Mummy ! "
" Barnabas ! "
Moses soon regained himself calling out to the little boy who stared his way .
His eyes big and swollen before running towards him crying sadly
" Barnabas ! "
He called out yet again bending to his hight
" Dad ! Mummy ! bleeding , blood ! "
He chocked and sob trying to explain but was unable to since his words were mixed with both sob and tears, he could only point at the stretcher wanting to follow as well
Moses who didn't understand a single word from his son mouth could only worry the more simply pick Barnabas on his free arms before following behind in other to catch up leaving Paul behind who stretch his head dumbfounded.
Even though he knew that Moses was married with kids
he didn't actually know or seen his wife and child.
now seeing him panicked and running after the lady,
he could assume her to be the wife of the lawyer and couldn't help but be curious himself upon what had happened ?
but yet again restrain himself from doing so
" It's their family business "
He reminded his curious heart gazing around to spot a suspicious fellow
who was dressed casual but stood out mostly due to his black hat and mask
" Suspicious "
He muttered to himself studying the figure from the distance ,
only to spot him walking down some stairs disappearing from his sight only for him to follow behind in hurry steps to catch up with his suspect .
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______The walting room _______
( 30 minutes later )
Moses eyes travel round the narrow hall anxiously patiently waiting for the doctor .
however was still curious upon the incident that dragged his wife into such condition
" What happened ? "
He finally asked the tall man who stood at the side his brows frowned in worry upon her condition
Now listening to the familiar figure in the company he could only swollen hard and take the bullet .
" It was an accident "
He stated first before adding
" I and my second was just doing our duty assigns to us, when she suddenly refused to cooperate when we wanted to check her son "
He explained not fully in details only for
Barnabas poke his small head from the side wanting to say something but before he could utter out a sentence
Moses had already pulled his head back into his arm
" That doesn't explain why she's in this condition "
He said sounding cold, angry and distance
" My second accidentally pushed her while trying to grab the boy and she ended up in this condition "
He explained palely not saying more and hoping he would understand his sidpe as well
Moses frowned upon listening to him but restrain himself from doing something horrible.
His eyes fall back on the glass door before gazing away just hoping everything was okay
Not knowing how long they all stood there waiting the door finally opened and a female doctor walked out alongside with a nurse
" Doctor how's my wife ? "
Moses hurried towards her a bit anxious
" Luckily both mother and child are fine "
Even though he was relieved to hear that his wife was fine,
he was still startled by the sudden news
" Child ? "
He asked dumbfounded to receive such shocking information but soon regained himself while listening about the condition of his wife
" She's being moved to a room and will have to stay to receive further treatment "
The doctor added simply
" Can I see her ? "
He asked softly his eyes filled with worry but was awfully refused asking him to come back the next day
Since the patient needed rest which wasn't a problem to Moses
" Hmm ! "
his eyes soon fall on the cause of the accident and he's eyes subconsciously felt cold and bottomless staring at the guard
" Then I be on my way "
The doctor informed taking few steps forward and disappearing in the mixed of people alongside with the nurse
" Dad will mummy be alright ? "
Barnabas voice out which was childish and milky but loud enough for all to listen
" Hmm mummy is fine "
He assured his son who sighed softly like a little adult which amused him a lot
" Daddy ! sleepy "
He informed while yawning rubbing his drowsy eyes
only to receive a gentle tap on his back
" Then sleep "
He said smoothly rubbing his back but eyes on the guard which was a bit uncomfortable making the other look away embarrassedly
" Let's talk about the the incidleny probably "
He said his voice deep and eerily
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🌹______lola restaurant ________🌹
Henry lazily sip from his wine while sniffing the cool air
His eyes on the wine which felt distance and dazed from the world, He sighed softly taking in a second sip.
" Henry ! "
A sudden voice called out which attracted his attention he could always recognized that voice anywhere.
gazing at Melody with a smile which made him look youthful and handsome
" what a coincidence you're here "
She whispered softly her voice soft and pleasant
" Hmm "
He replied simply which made her smile the more
her eyes twinkle while taking a seat close to he's
" It been long am sure our meeting isn't just any coincidence "
He stated which got her chuckle softly while shaking her head
" You are good it been so long but yet you know me so well "
She replied causally eyes on Henry face which sink in regrets but soon forced a small smile sipping from his glass
" Tell me what do you want ? "
He asked lazily staring straight at her small oven face which holds the same beauty, he once remember
" Nothing much I heard a lawyer was attacked last night "
She casually asked which made him laugh understanding her hidden words
" How interesting "
He stated blankly with a light smile on his handsome face
" Don't go too far he's important to me "
She casually said catching his glance
" A lover of yours but yet again I heard he's married, How can you stood so low to be a mistress ? "
He bitterly utter out only for her to chuckle at his words
" No ! not a lover if I actually like someone I wouldn't mind forcing him to be mine
but yet again he's a very important figure to me "
She said simply with a serious look which made Henry smile the more
" I would've love to back out if that's you want but unfortunately I can't it's not under my control and you know that well "
He Informed with a sorry sigh wanting to stand only for Melody to frowned
" Then let's make a simple deal "
She suggested with a complicated expression which made him laugh lightly
" What deal tell me am listening ? "
" you let him be and am willing to pay for the troubles you are in "
She voice out simply which caught his attention
" How do you know ? "
He asked suspiciously
" I have my way and besides this is a win win situation for the both of us "
She said in a confidence manner
" Let me think "
He quiet her down pondering at her words but yet again a bit trouble
" Hmm l would have but I don't like taking risk "
He said casually which made her surprise
" Henry you are a man that loves taking risk ,why the sudden fear in making one with me ? "
She asked joking only for him to reply
" Am not scared just being cautious mostly around you
we both know each other very
well "
He reminded Melody ho smile sadly
" Of course but yet again you don't always have to be careful around me, I have changed so as you "
She said simply her eyes on Henry who nodded
" That's enough reason "
He stated not intending to give up
" I heard that lawyer helped you once why the sudden urge to kill him now ? "
She asked a bit curious herself
" Well back then we were just doing business
but now that the business is over there's no need being nice "
He said lazily staring down at the oddly red wine do dazed and lost
" I see "
She said softly her eyes not leaving his face who just looked away
" It been years since we talked like this "
She murmured under her breath her eyes not leaving Henry
who sip from his wine ignoring her presence
" don't worry about the case I will ask someone to take
the fall "
She assured Henry who smirked
" Not interested in that deal of yours "
He said seriously which wasn't a surprise to Melody
" Don't worry about that just taking as a meeting gift "
She said simply
Which made Henry frowned
" Don't need your help "
He voice out only for Melody to ignored while standing
" Or will you rather spend the rest of your life in jail ? "
She asked causing Henry to look around not uttering another word
" By the way dad and mom ann.
Is coming up I sincerely hope you attend this time "
With that she walked off leaving Henry thinking who grumpy at her words
but soon his attention was caught by the continuous ringing of his phone making him sighed staring at the caller
" Hello ! "
He muttered loudly only for his eyes brows to tighten just listening to the other party
" You ldoit ! "
He yelled loudly attracting the downstairs customers
" If you don't clean up that mess I promise to clean you instead "
With that he hang up angrily rubbing his temper
" Why is it am always surrounded by fools ? "
He murmured angrily downing the full glass of wine