Chapter 59: When it all happens!

When it all happens...

I woke up the next morning and met same issues, Jordan not being home. I sat down and thought about it, who might be the possible and nearest culprit. I was totally lost because I didn't know who to blame. Then I turned on the TV, the first thing I saw was Carol's live interview with a popular news anchors, and there she said some really awful things about Jada and their political party also creating awareness about the current regime's side exploits. She was also asked if she was currently Saying some hate speech but Carol replied calmly and politely and said it was nothing more like a hate speech but the hidden truth the world was yet to know about them. Then Jamal called my name which caused me to get frightened

  "Ye...Yes! You're awake?"

  "Yeah! Slept bad yeah?" Jamal asked me with a low spirited voice, that was hint that something was definitely up. He walked to the bathroom and out again while I was still sitting on the bed.

  "Are you ok?" I asked after noticing his earlier reactions

  "How would I be? For crying out loud, we got a missing son. And you know I can't stop keeping up with the fact that you had to pull this through..." He yelled

I was confused, suddenly why would he yell  at me because of our missing, I literally had no hand in it. I hopped down the bed stretching and yawning as I staggered towards him still enduring the sore feeling.

  "What do you mean 'Pull this through'? You're not trying to say that I kidnapped my own son, are you?" I asked him politely and calm while he stared at me with a tight frown

  "What do you think?" He said Regardless

  "Wait. Jamal, I don't understand you suddenly. We both lost a son to some bandits which  we all are trying so hard to find the poor child so where's all of this coming from?" I questioned again

  "Don't pretend like you do not know what I'm talking about, Danni. Ok! I'll ask you a simple question and I need a yes or no, period ok?" He inquired

  "Sure anything! I'm all ears." I said boldly

  "Did you give the drive to the McClure's or not?" He asked. This question made Me guilty actually, he warned me about it earlier

  "Uhm...Jamal.....I...we can talk about this..." I stuttered in guilt trying to calm him down but he was overly pissed

  "Yes or No?" He yelled asking. My legs quivered, what have I done, I asked myself. I hate it when Jamal gets angry like this including those sprouting veins and muscles, I was scared. I didn't know how to answer him at all.

  "Jamal, I can explain. She needed to pay..." I said to explain defensively then he cuts in

  "...Just cut the chase, Danni. You always don't listen, you don't ever listen. What's wrong with you? I swear to you that if you don't get that drive back, you'd hate me for this." He turned away walking out of the room.

Jamal was only furious, I assumed. All wanted to do was fight but to the fact it had to involve my son was not something I wanted to play about. I entered to shower.

After an hour, I was done dressing and preparing. I rushed to the hospital where Bella and Larry where admitted. First I met with Larry, he was recovering which as rapid and good thing he was, I gave him some food and fruits, he was extremely grateful that i came by. I explained to him about Jamal's inability to come, and he understood without hesitation. I visited Bella, as soon as the door squeaked her eyes opened with a smile as she saw me. I sat beside her abs asked

  "How are you feeling now?" 

  "I wouldn't be better if Kareem is not home yet. I wouldn't have peace, ma'am!" She began to sob

  "Its ok, Belle. Im trying all I can to find him. I don't even have a clue about his location. Jamal and I are not ourselves, we're trying everything humanly possible to get kareem." I encouraged as my eyes welled up too

  "I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I shouldn't have let them in..." Bella explained

  "Even if you didn't, they'd always find their way in." I said to her

  "I know. But do you recognize anyone Robin?" Bella asked

  "Robin! The Robin I know is the head of special Securities Agents so... Belle, he's none of our business. Infact, why do you ask?" I didn't understand her point or why she was trying to prove.

  "That should be him. That's the name I heard them call, that he wouldn't take it lightly if they don't have the child." She stated

  "Are you sure about this? Are you sure you're not confused about this." I assumed

  "I wouldn't say it if I wasn't sure about what I heard, madam!" She strongly emphasized. I froze not because I was surprised but because this had become a war for me to fight. 

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  "Oh Danni!" Carol stood up to hug me as I digressed to the other side then she said "What is going on? Your face.....it says a lot"

  "And which of them do you read? Why did you go to the media Carol, what have you done?" I asked with a frown "This was not part of the plan, you overstepped." I added

  "Calm down, Danni. We can't just give proof and assume everything thing to be fine suddenly. I had to go to the media, we had to talk about it..." Carol explained

  "...Which included my son going missing to God knows who! Do you in any way know what this has caused me? You should've spoken to me first, mother." I said 

  "Actually I did. I sent you a countless voicemails and several texts, did you see it? We'd find Jordan, don't worry." Carol justified herself, fortunately, she was right.

  "Carol, I guess I have to pay for what I've done. Paying with my son' freedom! My husband is mad and he knows that I gave you the drive." I explained pacing back and forth restlessly

  "I'm sorry for that, do you have a plan? The only way we could get Jordan is to initiate a truce." Carol suggested "what do you think?" She asked again

  "That's right. A replica of the drive...then we hand it over. That's our only choice." I said, I assumed it was the best we could do

  "That's right, I'd ask kendall to do it..."

I didn't let her finish with her statement

  "I'd do it myself. Don't worry! You and Kendall should take care of the Media and the rally appropriately. I'd take care of Robin and Jada. Let the governor know that he'd become governor again, I'll handle the rest." I assured her. She looked at me with compassion and guilt then she blurted

  "After months and everything that had happened, you still consider him as the Governor. We'll never regret having you around. Thank you! Not even Ada is doing what you're doing." Carol said heartily

  "She would, very soon. Don't compare me with your daughter. I am my own person." I corrected, I didn't want any comparison.

  "I'll talk to you soon!" I said with a faint smile then I left.

The next thing I could think of was Eric, I wanted to handle him myself. If I was going to take them down; Eric would be inclusive. You save him the shame and probably legal oppositions, I wanted to give him the last chance regardless. I drove to his office, I knew they'd deny me access into it then thought of a plan B. I called his phone

  "Eric!" I called calmly but firmly

  "Yes Danni, long time....." He began with the guilty salutations. Then I interrupted.

  "...Tell your men to not restrict me." I hung up, I left him stuttering and wondering.

I got into the premises, Eric had done as I demanded. I was ushered to his office. He sat flamboyantly like someone who had a fulfilled dream. The Eric I knew, the renowned company owner now a deputy governor, how time flies despite all odds. One thing that couldn't be denied was the fact that the McClure's had a very great influence on him, no doubt. Without them, he wouldn't be recognized as someone eligible. I sat down while he stared at me directly with a tight smile

  "How time flies. My old lover is here to see me." He began while pouring wine into my glass and his.

  "I am not here to see you. I'm here to actually give you the last chance before your flamboyancy dies down." I replied as demanded with firmness and no smile signs.

  "Wow! That's not nice, Danielle. Are you still angry that I've not supported the McClure's like I should?" He asked as he sat down

  "You think that's a reason for me to get angry at you? Eric! I'm not your keeper neither your sustainer, I've done what I could do even if we both know that your party got you easily at no expense. Pete has worked on the raw material and Jada and her cabal took the finish product, now they are proud while you are under siege." I reminded as his fell to the table I'm guilt. He understood what I was talking about then I continued. "Besides, I'm not here to remind you of your past bullshit, like I said I'm here to offer you the last chance before it all goes down. To make it easy for you, I'd give you just five minutes to think it over, I have no time left for people who defy the law." I stopped to sigh, it was a lot to say to him but he deserved it.

  "Are you serious about this 'chance shit'? Am I missing out something?" He asked looking confused in thoughts

  "You don't still understand huh? That's how they leave every prey they've hosted on, unaware. Ok Eric! Have you seen the news recap today?" I asked him

  "What news? Except for Carol's interview with Lena and Davis. She wouldn't get away with that either, its all pointless what she's trying to create and portray." He said negligently

  "Stupid! Here's what I got to tell you Eric, before it becomes too late. You should change to the winning side and then you retain your position as deputy but If you choose to be here, be ready to face the court and guess who's handling it? Pharrell. C'mon, i wouldn't say Ada, she would definitely protect her husband. Someone neutral is better. So what's your pick?" I asked him with a smirk 

  "I'm really confused. Why would I go back there when I've left."

  "Who says you can't switch sides, I'm only suggesting a way out. I'm on this Eric, and trust me when I say Jada is going to fade out. If she does, you all will. Please my old lover, for the fact that I've once loved you, I'm doing you a favor with nothing in return. Think twice!" I stood up to leave as he called again

  "Danni, I'm not sure about this. I don't think I can do this." He said

  "I won't force you. Eric, this is me driving this force not the McClure's, you know what I can do. Eric, there's not much time left." I said as I finally walked out almost briskly.

I drove down home where I met Jamal dismissing the cops. Then he wanted to ignore me as I held his arm.

  "Babe! We need to talk!" I said as he tried to leave again as I held him back forcefully "Babe, you've got to hear me out. I can't do this without you, you're my everything." I tried to explain to him heartily

  "Are you not excited that you turned our son into some political game changer?" He almost yelled

  "Jamal I did not know that they'd take our son..." I said defensively as he cuts me

  "...of course, you wanted this Danielle. Are you still punishing me for my sins? Sins that you caused? You can kill me already if I so much interrupt your life." He blurted with a yell

  "Jamal, this is bullshit. I am as helpless as you are, I have a solution and I'm going to fix it." I yelled

  "Do it already! I'm willing to give a fortune to protect my son...make them call me and ask for a ransom, I'd be glad to hear that." He said as he turned away almost leaving

  "Jamal. I'm so sorry for trying to be on the right side, I'm sorry for not listening to you. All I'm asking Is for you to support me even if I know I could work this out myself. If I can't find peace around where else can I find it?" I said to him then I ran upstairs immediately. He was hesitant to follow me At first but It seemed like he reasoned and understood what I said. He badged in yet I ignored too. I took an old flash drive that was somewhat unused to transfer the files into it. I tucked the drive at the side after I bad copied every information to my computer then he interrupted

  "What's next?" He asked calmly sitting next to me innocently and helplessly

  "Giving a make believe. A truce!" I answered the he collected the computer to do it, Jamal was good at computer. Sometimes, i taunted with the name Cisco or Cyborg.

  "Thank you! Jordan would be proud of you." I said truthfully

  "You specifically." He added with a smile then I kissed him for about 15 seconds then we headed to business. I explained everything I intended and things I had accomplished already. He was excited but not too excited because it was risky. He emphasized on handling Robin himself as i narrated what Bella told me at the hospital earlier. We began what we planned, everyone was into fighting for justice rather than power. Jamal inquired that i create another copy, Which i did. Right after I had finished copying the information Jamal called  Mustapha immediately he didn't waste much time.      "Mustapha, my bad for interrupting your good time!".     

  "Anytime Mister! What can I do for you?" He asked 

   "I've some piece of shit to scribble off. My son is missing... So I need you to set up the boys, we got work to do, fair enough?" Jamal instructed

  "...Nah its nothing to worry about. You should have said something earlier, trust me I'd be on it. Just 2 minutes is enough, tell us when you are ready to take out." Mustapha said without hesitation.                "A'ight! I know I could always count on you. I'll talk to you soon." Jamal said and then hung up. He turned to me and faintly smiled while I stared at him in amazed, the authority he had was one of a kind. It seemed new to me everyday.

  "We got this. Kareem would be back home before you realize it! I love you so much and I'm sorry for earlier!" He said

   "I'm so sorry too for not telling you. I love too, Jamal." I said as I led him on with a sustainable kiss.