CHAPTER 10

Sophia's Pov.

I took the letter, and opened it. Lo, i was surprise to see that it was a picture of Anderson's mother, who was heavily beaten by her abductors.

They sent the pictures to him on purpose, so that he would see them, and then, hasten up with their demands.

I knew exactly what to do, but I kept quiet until I was certain of something.

''So would you be sending the demanded amount of money to them?'' I asked.

''Yes, I will. As long as my mother is well. However, you can see from the pictures that she's not in good hands. She's really suffering'' Anderson said.

''And what means would you be sending the money to them?''I asked.

''They told me that they would be needing it, through an international bank transfer''

''Which means that these dudes are very tough. They should be in another country operating then'' I said.

''I don't think so. They're right here in London. They're only doing this for their own security reasons'' He informed. 

I walked into the bedroom and took something after which, I hurriedly came out.

''Excuse me sweetheart, I would have to go and see Melody right now''

''Is there any issue? Melody of all people, whom I don't like?''

''It's for our good. I need to be sure of something first, before I proceed with that which is in my mind'' I told him.

I kissed him, and left with two body-guards, who drove and escorted me.

Twenty-minutes later, we were present in my step-parent's house.

I met all of them, both Melody, and her parents, who were not happy seeing me.

''What on Earth are you doing here?'' Melody asked, on a brutal looking face.

''I'm here to see you personally, and I pray you give me the chance because it worth it'' I told her.

She laughed and laughed, until she was tired of laughing.

Soon, everywhere became quiet. She stood up, and told me to follow her out, where we would have the chance and space to discuss.

Although, I didn't even believe that she would give me a listening ear because she was the shrewd type of person.

''What's the problem?'' She asked me, as we stood outside the compound.

''Have you heard all that has been happening in Anderson's life?'' I asked.

''What kind of question is this? And what business do I have with Anderson if I may ask?'' She responded back with some angry tone. She doesn't want to hear anything about me or Anderson again.

'' I'm sure you are aware that his mother was abducted? You should know this, when you both were still together'' I said to her.

''Oh!, I remembered. Yes, there was a certain time his mother was abducted. And what about that? Hasn't she been released since then?'' She asked me, while stirring at the clothes I was putting on.

I became silent for one minute, and then I spoke.

''No, she hasn't been released since then''

''Then, how does that concern me? You guys should sort it out your selves. Why are you involving me in this? Or I guess you want to blackmail me as usual right? You've taken away my lover and fiancé from me and now…''''

''Oh please, stop this. I'm here for something important and as a matter of fact, it calls for urgency'' I said.

''Get out from here immediately, before I take up legal charges against you, for trying to blackmail me'' Melody threatened.

I stepped backward, when I already knew she was boiling in her heart. At this stage, she could do anything funny since she was always been controlled by anger.

''You heard me right? Get out now, before I beat the living day light out of you'' She ordered.

As I walked, I turned, and saw her mum and my dad, stirring at me from the window.

I just left in peace, even though I didn't achieve my reasons of visiting her. I wanted to ask her, whether she has a hand in what has been happening, so I would know how to handle things but since she wasn't interested, I shall therefore, do what is in my mind.

I got home, and found Anderson sleeping. He must be tired because of the stress of thinking about his mother. He's very emotional and this could bring him down medically.

I just looked at him, and felt pity for him.

At once, I took my phone, and alerted the private security company whom I have some dealings with. The doctor, who is in charge, was already ready to take further order from me.

''Make sure, you monitor their every move, and also make sure that you keep an eye on the account number they would be sending very soon. We must not afford to miss them'' I told him.

'' Just like I said, you have my words madam Sophia. We are already on their matter and I assure you, that we shall get hold of them'' He informed.

I hang the call, and that was all. But as for Melody and her secret lover ''Jethro'', I shall still keep an eye on them.

 However, I opened one of the drawers, to check if the letter I previously found with Anderson was still there. Lo and behold, it was.

I opened and read it. Luckily, I understood that it was still from the said perpetrators of evil and as I looked closely at the written words, I also discovered that something wasn't right.

Wait a minute, the handwriting looks very familiar to me. Where on Earth have I seen such kind of handwriting before?

Now I get. It belonged to Jethro, my Ex stupid lover.

The moment I got this understanding, my heart began to ache because I was already feeling sorry for him. However, I still need to make concrete findings about the handwriting, before I would finally publish my thoughts to the relevant agencies that would be in charge of it.

 Meanwhile, when I was still wondering in deep thoughts, Anderson's phone rang. It was the abductors onces again.