The Twist of Events 34
“The syndicates are desperately trying to reach out to Mike.”
“I see. We will give them a clue on how to reach him, then, we will strike.”
“That is a good idea, boss.”
“Tomorrow, we will publish that he is responding to treatment at our clinic, but we would appreciate the visit of his relations.”
“I got it, boss.”
Afterwards, Jeff worked from his room and at 5 pm, he strolled to the Recreational Park and golfed until 6:30 PM. He returned to the house and after his dinner, he walked to his bedroom. He laid on his bed and thought over the activities of that day, ranging from the meeting and the discovery of the Nigerian among the rescued patients. Then, he thought of Jennifer.
“Why is her recovery taking so long? I may be forced to leave her behind and return with others. She can find her way back when she recovers.”
He resolved. Meanwhile, the decision was pleasant to him, and he smiled with satisfaction. Then, he thought of the dinner with the Head of the Government and was delighted.
“What is the dress code for dinner in this country?”
He asked himself. Then, he attempted to give Hon. Garrett a call and checked the time, but it was late. Then, he sent a message.
(Good evening Honorable. I wish to find out the dress code for the dinner in this country. Thank you.)
To his thrill, he got feedback at once.
(A simple wear is advisable. If you can put on their native Madiba shirt, it would be perfect. Good night.)
(Thank you for the information. Good night.)
“I will order for the Madiba shirt in the morning.”
He concluded and went to sleep. Then, he found himself in a dreamland. He saw himself smartly dressed in the Madiba shirt and was delighted.
“If his Excellency has a beautiful daughter, hooking up with her will not be a bad idea.”
He thought as he admired himself in the full-length mirror. Likewise, he sprayed his perfume into his pulse points and was ready to leave. Afterwards, he got off his room and walked to the railed staircase and was transfixed by the sight of a distressed Angel of death. She stood at the middle of the first step, looking sad. They locked eyes, and after a few minutes, she took a step and walked towards him, but her dull skin and ugly demeanor were more frightening than her beautiful nature. Now, Jeff, who was fear stricken, ran back to his room and locked the door. Subsequently, he found himself at the government house with Honorable Garrett. Then, the Head of the Government and his family welcomed them enthusiastically.
“I am honored to have you.”
“Thank you, your Excellency.”
They responded simultaneously.
“Meet my wife and daughter.”
Dr. Nkosi introduced happily and the Honorable shook hands with his wife. Then, Jeff, who was mesmerized with the beauty of his daughter, did the same. Afterwards, he stretched out his hand to her for a handshake and to his horror, Jenifer appeared with a more deadly look on her face. When, Madeline cheerfully stretched out her right hand to him, he saw her butchered hand on the floor and the blood splattered on everyone. Then, he screamed aloud and woke up with a start.
At Jennifer's Ward.
In her dream, she was pleased with Jeff's visits and the communication therapy and wished that it would never cease. That day, her glowing skin was dull, and her beautiful face changed to a faded one because Jeff did not give her attention. To ensure that he spent time with her, she resolved to pay him a visit. When she got to the lounge and Jeff avoided her by running back to his room, she chased him to his dinner and ruined it. Not only that, she ensured that she stopped any budding affairs between him and Madeline from the root. Meanwhile, she wished to protect him from Dr. Nkosi's evil intention. Besides, she would not allow him to leave her behind and return to Canada with the rest because she did not leave him when he was in coma.
At Jeff's Room.
He sat on the bed, sweating profusely, and was bitter with Jennifer.
“Why is she so violent? I have pacified her, yet, she still wished to kill me.”
He pondered. Now, he looked at the time, and it was 4 AM and decided.
“I'm leaving this country tomorrow morning. Then, I will find out her real identity, and resolved this once and for all.”
Now, he concentrated on Mike Bruce and the syndicates. At 6 am, he gave Val a call, and he picked.
“Good morning, boss.”
“Good morning, Mr. Noble. Kindly meet me at the parlor.”
“All right, boss.”
When they took their seats at the parlor, they mapped out strategies on how to get the syndicates arrested.
“Like I said yesterday, we will make another broadcast about him.”
Jeff pointed out. Then, Val gave him a quizzical look, and he continued.
“That would attract the reaction of the syndicates.”
“That's a good one. From my discovery, they are not resting in their bid to locate him.”
“It is expected. They would walk into our trap willingly with the new broadcast.”
“Certainly, boss.”
“One more thing, we are returning to Canada tomorrow. Prepare the team.”
“It is all right. What of your relation, do you think she would have recovered before then?”
“We will leave without her.”
He declared without a second thought.
“I got it, boss.”
His desire to leave the next day made him to begin the day by working on the issues that would hinder his departure. Despite the time of the day, he gave Mr. Smith a call. Nevertheless, he was elated when he got the news that the government had compensated the Cherry Fields with four hundred hectares of gold fields. The scandal by his country against the company did not go down well with him, but he could not voice out. Besides, it was to his advantage, the four hundred hectares was an addition to his work and increase in his handling charges.