Chapter 63

"Mister man? you have an office, and so do I. You don't teach me how to do my work in my office. So despite all the charges against Sam, which he's yet to debunk, you still found him not guilty to face any penalty from the higher order? This is not your chamber and I suggest you keep your proficiency to yourself until you're been summoned by the right authority". commissioner countered Kareem

"Well, I leave you with your actions but remember the repercussions"

Kareem said as he started walking around majestically. As he heard no one replying to him with the spirit of someone ready for trouble, he continued

"Since you've turned your office to a law court, may u. have the charge sheet so we may continue with the legal proceedings?

"That's not my obligation, but since you want the justice to be served without mercy, the law must take its. right course with full force. But I promise you, it. must not end as rosy as you think.". The commissioner replied with a roaring voice.

Everyone in the investigating room left the conversation for Kareem and the commissioner. On the faces of the policemen, one could easily conclude that the investigation wasn't going the way they wanted it to. They were calm since they all were hearing how controversial the conversation was turning. The confusion on Jimmy's face was at an extreme. Sam's lawyer was just proving mastery unnecessarily.

Later on, the commissioner ordered Sam and his lawyer to leave his office and expect to hear from the court in a short while. Kareem and Sam. quietly left the office.

Commissioner addressed all the officers in investigating department and told them each person to document Sam's crimes and submit to him before the closing hour. Since he had to do the proper engrossment before submitting it to the court for legal proceedings. He cautioned them not to play brother or colleague with Sam's case since he invited the third party in the case, they had to execute the right judgment on him so that others would learn.

While in Kareem's chamber, Sam narrated to him how the case involved Sen Yakubu. He also added that all the crimes he committed were according to how the Senator commanded him. Kareem made him understand that though Senator Yakubu must be brought to the picture, each person must pay for his crime since it wasn't recorded anywhere that they were accomplices. Unless they had enough evidence to support their lawsuits.

Sam had no evidence. Sam wasn't just comfortable sitting on the couch in Kareem's chamber. He did suggest that he should call Alhaji Ali, the SA to the Senator. After a series of questioning, Kareem agreed with him and he called Ali via phone call.

In the discussion, he told Ali that he was back in the city. Ali who have been trying any possible means to reach him couldn't carry on with the conversation but rather asked for Sam's location so they could meet and iron out some things.

Just in a few minutes, Ali arrived at Kareem's chamber with two police escorts. After welcoming him, they started discussing the situation at hand. From Ali's perspective, it could be seen that Ali was more concerned about how to safeguard the image of the senator not minding what Sam and his family were passing through. Sam made it. clear to him that his daughter had been with the police since the day another of his accomplice was arrested. That was when Ali realized that the case was not just their normal game. While still discussing the way forward, Senator Yakubu called Ali and told him about how his secretary served him a letter from. the Supreme Court. Ali was speechless for some seconds before exhaling deep breadth. Ali told Yakubu that Sam was back in the city. He requested to see Ali and Sam together. Ali agreed while Sam refused to state that the senator be known won't just a low him leave his house alive considering what was already tied to their neck. Ali pleaded immensely but Sam. couldn't just be moved against his wish.

Kareem who didn't know the way Yakubu might react supported Ali and both started bringing up reasons why Sam had to honor Yakubu's invitation.

" Ali, how do you expect me to stand before Senator Yakubu? you know the kind of person he is. And you know he would do everything possible to present himself spotless before others. He can do anything he wants and still, no law would stand against him. I don't think I'm going. But wait, Ali, don't tell me you have a hidden plan with Yakubu because I know what you can do. Remember we've been on that table together" Sam began to talk to Ali suspiciously

"Please don't say that Sam. How can I be such wicked? Now we're looking for a possible means to treat the dark menace before us. If we. don't treat it as urgent, it might escalate to a big war against us. individual personalities" Alhaji Ali replied remorsefully

"I know how mischievous you can be. The summary is that I'm going nowhere. Let everyone clean his bruise. I already have mine while he's still free at the moment"

Ali lost his cool and then spoke with fury

"Wait, do you think you can save yourself at this spot? I'm here begging you for us to ally together once again so that we can tackle this threat amicably. But you're busy throwing unnecessary tantrums. Well, whatever may be your plan, have it in mind that there's no signed document where Senator Yakubu told you to do anything for him. Since you don't want to help yourself, he's had many people like you who worked for him where are they now?

I leaving you to your fate. Do as you please"As Ali concluded his statement he turned to leave the office

" Bar Kareem, trust you could read the handwriting on the wall? Is this a friendly invitation or threat?" Sam said to Sam as he also blew hot.

Kareem called Ali back to the office and started calming everyone down. Ali use to be a well-mannered man. He respects his words and that makes him not utter words carelessly. Since Sam continued raising his voice, he kept mute and pretended as if he wasn't a part of the discussion.

Kareem was able to restore tranquility in his office. Sam was more amenable than anyone could imagine. Made him go with Ali. Though he wasn't at peace with his mind he had to since he recalled that even if he plead not guilty in court, Senator Yakubu has all it may take to manipulate the court proceedings and that might land him in an unimaginable position