CHAPTER THIRTEEN

She woke up the following morning and took a quick shower. She kissed him on the forehead and rushed out to work. As she went out to work, his mind began to think about lots of things, the bitterness conflicts past, the present's puzzle, and the unknown future. With tears in his eyes, he wished his father was alive.

He also thought much about the locked briefcase full, f money, how he will explain to her mother where he got the money they were can invest that money to make him one of the richest men in the world.

Jr then returned his wan, dering mind. He went in for a bath. Then waited patiently for Dinny to bring the map of the camp.

Dinny rang the bell then came in with a breakfast tray and a piece of paper inside her apron n’s pocket. After placing the tray on top of the table, she snatched out the piece of paper and placed it on top of his thighs as she made her way out. The fear that possessed Dinny intrigued him. He wanted to save her and the rest of her colleagues. He took the paper and studied the human map, it had all the details. The camp was located almost sixty kilometers from the lodge. To reach the camp he needed a car, especially one of the cars driven by Alijha’s crew ready toxoid being shot. When Dinny came to bring him lunch, she found him not yet eaten breakfast.

“Too! Jr you haven’t eaten your breakfast?” She said with so much concern in her voice. “Don’t worry Dinny, I have been thinking about lots of things and about how to redeem your peace and freedom in this place.

“What exactly are you planning to do Jr?”

“Nothing to worry about dear.”

“OK. But can you start eating while I’m standing here?” She said while handing over the tray of his food.

“Then how are you going to save us, from his wrath?” She said with a shaking voice.

“Be still, be calm, and be at ease... you will trust me.” He said with a voice full of pity. He drew her closer to him and kissed her. He whispered something to her, and she smiled and wiped away her tears. “I will need a car to urgently rush somewhere.” He said with a tone of urgency, and she wondered why he desperately needed to rush there. He wondered if he knew Alijha, where does this young boy get the guts to face alone the whole army of Alijah? She wished she had the power to stop him. Again she asked herself, “Who is this guy, who seems to know a lot about Alijha?” It was Jr’s second day on the lodge.

“What are you?” She asked.

“I am a human being.” He answered while standing up to quickly pack his bag. Then he made his way out leaving Dinny inside.

“Checking out, Sir?” The receptionist asked with a bright smile.

“No, I’ll be back.” He answered while leaning on her desk.

“I need the keys of any car.” He said. She hesitated, but when he gave her a look, she extended her hand and drew out one of the car keys from the cabin and slid it to tenterhooks, and have a good day.” He then marched out. It was the defining moment of the decision that would either break or make him. He felt he had to do it for the sake of his father He drove off the black sedan deep. It gave him so much comfort and instilled in him a sense of prestige. He followed the direction on the map.