Police

Police


Oluchi’s POV

After Ike's talk with Emily, we grew suspicious at her last statement and the fact that Emily is a She-Devil who is willing to do anything for the sake of vengeance and her pride. 

Who knows what she'll be doing to Ana I think, shaking that image out of my head.

It's almost four in the morning and we've all been sitting here since around 1 AM, no one daring to say a word as we are all occupied with our thoughts.

I sense a chill run through me, this time not from the weather as the cold appears to decrease while the sun peeks its head in the sky, promising the day to be bright.

Thankfully after brainstorming of the possible places Emily can keep Ana, that's if our assumptions are correct and she's the one holding her captive. 

Ike finally hit the jackpot by explaining to us about an abandoned house in a forest pathway which Emily took him to one time, saying how she'll like to give it a makeover. 

The description of the place fits the kind of location to hide a kidnapped human thus it was forsaken by its owners during the war and is stationed in a secluded area, far away from civilization.

Presently the TV is the only thing producing a sound as it's playing music videos at a low volume. No one concentrates on it as it also serves as the only light hence the bulbs were turned off at some point between the hours of 1-2 am by me when the darkness was far spread in the sky.

Everybody we know apart from Ana's parents and family members were called by 3 am to inform them of the situation at hand. 

I took it upon me to phone Maxwell and Nuel with Nuel appearing in less than thirty minutes which still surprises me as I whirl to see him lounging on the mattress laid on the floor that Glory and I brought from my room.

His attire of fitting black trousers and a blue vest worn the opposite way indicates the hurry he went through while donning it on his figure. 

I haven't brought myself to warn him of his wardrobe malfunction due to two reasons, one because it cheers me up and causes me to release a low chuckle when I sight it, and secondly, I don't want to make fun of him which will lead to a huge argument between us, and that is something we don't need right now as we need to focus on how to search and rescue Ana.

His hasty arrival has made me have little, I repeat, little respect for him, thus I never knew he cared about his sister as much in regards to their steady fights and his overbearing attitude towards her. 

Glory's job was to call Dominion, the boss of the art company they both work for and Abdul, who I always seem to clash with whenever we are in the same room with Ana, hence the fact he's her other best friend does things to my thinking.

I'm not a psychopath, no, rather I happen to be overprotective about the people I love. That is something I've noticed in Ike which is why despite all his shortcomings I urge Ana to forgive him because we are cut out from the same clothe.

Glory also reached out to Brian who promised to be here soon with his twin brother as we need all the help we can get. Brian to me is a really intelligent dude who seems to act dumb just for the heck of it, but deep down I see something tangible in him, and this is why he gives me this crazy look whenever we are in the same perimeter.

Right now, Glory, Ike, Nuel, Joe and I are sitting facing each other though not staring but you get what I mean. We are clad in jeans or black trousers and numerous colors of t-shirts as we await the arrival of the rest.

Glory and Ike left an hour ago to have a change of clothes and returned about thirty minutes later. Ike is clad in a long-sleeved red t-shirt, ripped jeans, and black Nike Air Max. Glory in a blue t-shirt, the same shade as Nuel's and boyfriend jeans and brown boots.

Joe is covered in black sweatpants and an ash sleeveless t-shirt which I restrain myself from asking once again if he isn't feeling the slight cold still hovering in the air seeing as we are fully covered up, I too as I'm wearing a brown and black vest that's tucked into one of Joe's many sweatpants.

My dressing today would have shocked Ana if she was here thus I'm not one to be friendly with any attire that has two legs at the bottom, the behavior all started from the church I attended when I was little and somehow grew to mold my fashion sense.

Due to the pin-drop silence, a horn is heard, causing almost everyone to shake, even Nuel who appears to be dozing a bit sits up. Not a minute later it is accompanied by the flash of headlights that blink through the windows, indicating it is coming from the gate.

Joe quietly gets up, our eyes following him as he strides to the door, tugging it open and exiting. Our attention still at the door, Nuel rises and departs, probably to help him out with the metal barrier.

Ike and I exchange a look of solace as we wait with Glory for the others to come in. As if on cue, the door which was pushed halfway closed by a small breeze is opened, Dominion, Abdul, Brian, his twin Brandon, and Maxwell are the first group to enter.

Wanting to ask about Joe and Nuel, they materialize in the room, Joe slamming the wood shut after him as Dominion strolls to Ike who rises to welcome him.

"Sorry for the delay," Dominion who is dressed in jeans from head to toe except for the black vest underneath his jacket says as they shake hands. "I had to pick those three up."

"It's okay, I'm glad you all could make it," Ike acknowledges, nodding at Abdul, Brian, and Brandon as Max trudges to my position.

"How are you two holding up?" Dominion requests, getting settled as he channels the question to Glory and me.

"Don't know," Glory retorts, while I wave lazily, Max, sliding up to me on the couch and I cradle the eighteen-year-old boy in my arms, rubbing my palm comfortingly on his wrist.

"Wait, if you brought, Brian, Abdul, and Brandon, how did Max get here?" Glory interviews, deciphering Dominion's explanation.

"He arrived the same time as they did, in his car," Joe answers. "I'm grateful he didn't get into an accident judging by how close he is with Ana."

"Have you spoken with the police?" Dominion implores, sitting straight, and directing the question to Ike who has chosen not to return to his former posture as he stands upright.