Chapter 39: The prison!

07:05am!

The alarm beside us rang so loud that I couldn't bear it. I threw it to the floor Instead, Jamal murmured underneath his breath sleepily

  "What did you do that for? C'mon, get the alarm Danni." He groaned sleepily

  "Oh c'mon man, it buzzed and I couldn't hold it." I hopped down from the bed clumsily

  "Easy babe!" He said with his eyes closed

Then I got a call from Lola instantly. I even wondered if she ever sleeps sometimes. I swiped to answer.

  "Morning!" 

  "Oh my god, Danni. Did you see the news?" She exclaimed

  "What news? I just woke up...." 

  "Turn the TV on...." She instructed

  "...Like..." I stuttered

  "Right now!" She almost yelled

  "Ok! Just hold on!" I did as I was told, I turned it on.

The headlines was centered on Eric, he was captured in cuffs by the FBI. I froze.

  "Danni? Danni? Danni? Are you there!" Lola inquired

  "I'll talk to you later, please!" I could hear my voice breaking. I flung my phone on the bed, then I turned off the TV. I went over to Jamal on the other side of the bed, I shook him as hard I could then he opened his eyes. I knew he was tired but I had to wake him up.

  "What the hell, baby!" He almost yelled, he got up stretching and yawning. I was sitting at the edge of bed silently, I couldn't help the tears that rolled down my cheek. I noticed Jamal coming forth then I wiped off my tears, he sat next to me while his hands rested on my shoulders. 

  "Are you ok? You know how I get early mornings, so goddamn grumpy! Are you ok?" He said softly to my ears. I turned to him as well.

  "They arrested him. Eric. I know how bad you hate his name but..." I tried to explain

  "Its ok, im over that! Come here." He hugged me tightly.

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  "Can I at least see him right now?" I asked at the FBI station

  "Sorry ma'am, not right now!" Robin himself denied me access

  "You should let us see him, Mr Robin. You'd really want that." Jamal cautioned

Robin was confused

  "I don't understand, Sir. Just following orders." Robin said

  "Like delving into pretty ugly things? Look here, I'm not trying to intimidate you but if you're, its all good." Jamal smirked, get leaned over to Robin's face and continued "We both know that I know what's going on, right? I know your mess, I know the truth and I know exactly what you are up to. So, I'd advise you let us see Eric and bingo! Its a wrap, agreed?" Jamal asked

  "Is that a threat?" Robin asked 

  "Do you think its a threat or the truth? Your call, you got five minutes to think." Jamal turned away as he called back

  "He needs a lawyer. That's the least I can do." Robin requested politely

  "I know the protocols so I've got one, thanks for cooperating." Jamal stretched out his hand for a hand shake, Robin acknowledged with a weak and shivering smile. After 10 to 15 minutes, Eric and our family lawyer, Attorney Pharrell. Actually, Jamal and I handled everything anonymously, Eric was dumbfounded; he didn't know who came through and no one attempted to talk to him about it, not even Pharrell his lawyer.

We headed for a proper brunch at our Favorite restaurant.

  "Khaleef, I didn't know this part of you. I mean...I know you're a bad guy but you're undeniably awesome. For real, you know a lot more than I imagined" I professed

He gave that breathtaking smile again

  "Its my fathers' business I'm about." We chuckled then he held my knuckles "I just want to make you happy, I realized how important Eric is to you. You really do have a big heart. Can you remember when I...killed Zafar, you were all over me, you had sleepless nights for me, you ran over to Dad and got everything sorted out. You're amazing, Danni. I tell you this everyday because its never a lie." He professed again

  "Jamal, I Practically pressured you into this shit, you know." I added

  "...You had a very good point. The moment I saw you cry over Eric's arrest, i was guilty. I knew it was time to come through. Back In the day, he cared for you while I was away sulking In my disbelief. I'm here for you, wife." He concluded with swift kiss on my lips. I blushed

  "I love you, Babe!" I said coldly

  "More than you could think of. I love you too, Danielle!" He finalized

We got home to our surprise, Jeremy was home with Eliza, his English girlfriend. After the pleasantries, we got locked into a conversation at the living room

  "I'm so sorry for coming abruptly, before hand. I should've called." Jeremy apologized

  "...Absolutely, you should've called home first but good to have you around and of course, Eliza." Jamal has handled it nicely

Jamal's phone rang suddenly

  "Hey bud!....really?....is it that urgent?...alright, wait at the coffee shop, I'll there in a giffy....Yeah!" He hung up then turned to me. He motioned. 

  "Excuse us guys." I said

  "Take your time!" Eliza Added with a smile.

We went upstairs to our bedroom.

  "Going out again, Jamal? Do you ever tell them that you've got a family, do you?" I inquired angrily

He held my arms lightly and continued

  "Baby? It's work. Tommie just called. He wants to talk about a contract we acquired during the last conference. Baby, I promise we are...." He said then I cut in

  "...don't make promises Jamal. I haven't seen the tickets for Vac (vacation), remember?" I reminded

  "Oh gosh!" He groaned "Its important, I got this, ok? Please?" He said

  "Fine! Call me, ok?" I simply asked

  "That's a call!" We hugged them went down stairs. He drove away while I sat back at the living room where Jeremy and Eliza looked worried about something.

  "So guys, what's up? Its good to see you but....but why are y'all home?" I asked, I knew that school sessions were ongoing.

He tucked Eliza to speak, I guess she was shy or something

  "Jeremy told me about the relationship between you and the McClure's keep, how Fonder you..." Eliza started then I interrupted

  "Oh really. Jeremy, did we talk about the McClure's?" I asked.

We didn't talk about the McClure's so I asked to hear what he had to say.

  "We didn't but social media says that better. I'm sorry!" He apologized

  "Its ok. So what are talking about, what's the context?" I asked

  "I need your help. My father died mysteriously, I don't think its natural. I know they killed him..." Eliza blurted

  "...ok. Before you make any accusations in here, first I'd say I don't condone such. And secondly, what makes you think so anyways?" I asked

  "I have a hunch, I just know so. My fathers' dead and i can't handle it." Her eyes welled up in tears

  "Alright Eliza, what can I do for you?"

  "Help me find who's responsibility for my fathers' death, I wish I could do it on my own but I can't."

  "Its ok Eliza, I'll figure it out, just a little time." I assured

I didn't know where to stand in for her but I understood we drove at one thing which was finding justice, and now, can i really sacrifice them for the justice.

At night, I hired a spy to monitor Mandy and Bernard's movement. Luckily, Bernard was out of the house. I got dressed in black disguise then I drove to her house. I sneaked into the house silently, I didn't make a sound. I found my way to the room where she laid down almost peacefully In the darkness, i stood beside her folding my arms with a smile. My reflection pasted itself on the well from the almost invisible rays that flashed my directions. I wanted her to see the ghost beside her then I threw  lamp to the ground, I knew the sound was a headstart for me. She rose up like a corpse as she let out a scream, good thing I had ear plugs on, I figured this moment. She crawled to the other side of the bed

  "Please! Please! Ple...." She stuttered begging numerously for her life

I maintained my silence, then I pointed a toy gun towards her direction, she screamed even louder. She was gullible, the darkness and a few rays of light that flashed my direction wouldn't let her suspect a thing.

  "Please, I beg you. I'd do.....anything you want me to please!!!" She requested vulnerably

  "You know what to do!" I said.

She couldn't fathom the voice either, it was different. I knew that.

I snuggled my way out of the apartment then drove away. 

Bernard got home, he noticed some abnormalities then he ran to the bedroom. Mandy was curled up at the edge of the bed, sobbing silently. He rushed to her with a hug then he asked

  "Someone broke in as soon as you left. I'm followed, Bernard.....With a gun to my head..." She cried

  "Ok, calm down. Did you see the face?" He asked

  "No! I couldn't. I don't even know if it's a man or a woman, I just don't know. He wore a disguise so I really don't know." She explained

  "....alright...calm down ok? Did he tell you anything?" He asked again

  "How would I know? How? He only said that I know what to do...." 

  "You know what to do?" Bernard added

  "Exactly, that's how he said!" Mandy confirmed

  "Do have any idea who it was?" 

  "No.....I've not had any threats for a while now...." She added again wiping off her tears

  "Then who? Could it be Danni? She asked you to get it right, did you?" Bernard stated

  "Oh no please, she's not. She can't. I couldn't tell the governor's wife, we the money but telling her would be a hell storm trust me!" 

  "You just got too. Then we leave the country, no one would find us, Mandy. I'd get the visas ready, just try to tell sooner. I'll get you coffee!" He left to make coffee

I got home at about 10pm, i rushed to The bedroom. Jamal was still up seeing a football match then he asked

  "Where have you been?" His voice was deeper than usual

I froze. I disliked times like this, I was lost for words.

  "I was at Mandy's...." I told the truth

He looked at me intensely and smirked.