The Bodyguard 2 Episode 18 – 19 by Tisa Phiri

The Bodyguard 2 Episode 18 by Tisa Phiri

Ackim..

Listen up soldiers….. I called out the group to one place after we surveyed the place for any unexpected threats.. We were to camp deep in the luangwa forest.. The mecenaries where last spoted near luangwa river.. We were realiably informed they had camped in Mozambique near the Zambian border..

Efforts to try talk to the Mozambique Government to help locate them failed as they refused to give a go ahead for our government to invade their borders.. Their fear was that would seem they were supporting the work of the guys launching an attack on our country..

From here we all dress as civilians and move in different directions.. We pretend to be traders and cross the river to the other side like the local civilians do from around this area.. I explained to them.

I handed them money given for the operation so that they all may seem to be out for buying some galic and fish from Mozambique..

This will be our meeting point, make sure we all come back here guys.. No room for failure we go in pairs and ensure we all watch out for our partners , we are going to be in contact using our radios… Ensure you secure the place before making any attempt to communicate , each team is to call me after an hour I instructed as they nodded taking in my instructions..

We all changed in casual kits from our back packs and around 7 am we spread in pairs , some of the soldiers remained on the Zambian side and 3 pairs we crossed over..

How is business in this area? I asked the owner of the conoe paddling us across the river.. he was a tall and very dark guy with yellow teeth and rough heels , one could tell he lived near the river and that fishing was his life , his chikunda accent was so vivid.. He told us his name was Suzhi… with a stress on the Z.

Um, business is good here he said with a smile revealing his yellow teeth… His strong muscles moved up and down as he pushed the paddles to and from. I couldn’t help admire his strength.. He seemed confident with his work I felt proud..

Buy cheap onion(galic he meant to say) from Mozambique and you make a lot of money in Lusaka he explained.. Is that what you are here for? He asked looking at me..

Yes l responded giving him a forced smile.. It’s our first time so we really don’t know the way to go , can you help us go round… I will pay you at the end of the day I added , me and my friend here just came for anything that can sell from here I lied…

No problem he said excited , his eyes looking at me from top to down.. I like your clothes he said shly.. I would love to make money and go to Lusaka were I hear they sell a lot of nice clothings..

I looked at him for a second and an idea popped up my head.. If the mission was to succed I needed a better disguise , if this man can tell my clothes are nice, it was possible if we came into contact with the guys we were looking for, they would easily identify me.. I thought to myself my eyes in the water as we had reached the middle of Luangwa river the waves made by the paddles making small tides around the canoe and behind …

You like this shirt? I asked pulling my brown v neck t shirt which I wore on top of a black jeans ..

What? He sighed looking at me as he stopped paddling making the canoe move away from the position taking the direction of the wind.. No I was just saying.. he said shipishly as he got back to his work controlling the movemnet of the canoe..

It’s okey you can have it I said with a chuckle.. let’s exchange with your shirt I said looking at his blue shirt which was faded looking like it was worn since the day he bought it without tasting water..

thankfully I could suit to anything even to the extent of persevering the odor from the shirt ..

We exchanged t shirts and I asked him for another one for my partner.. No ,the one I have is torn I have not used it in a long time he told me seriously as we were almost approaching the river bank on the Mozambique side..

It’s perfect for my friend here my man , no worries we want to look local so that the people in Mozambique won’t charge us a lot of money for the things we will buy..

Well if you say so , he giggled removing a t shirt that I couldn’t even tell the colour.. I felt laughter coming to my lips but I pushed it back..

You are in trouble man, I told the sodier with me.. I actually felt for him cause that t shirt had what I would call a real deal stench..

He shrugged . It’s okey Sir he said with respect and a fake smile , I could tell he was insulting me inside… If only he was my rank mate he would tell me his mind but luck for me I was in charge and there was no refusing orders especially on such a delicate matter ..

He also changed but held on to his t shirt avoiding my gaze for fear l would tell him to give it away..

I smiled at him , it’s okey man.. At ease and please drop the sir thing, we may not know who is listening…

Sure he answered..

By 10 hours we were on the other side and the Fisher man tagged along leading us to some areas where he explained they sold galic.. Our attention though was in finding any clues about the hide out for the Mecenaries..

After 5 days of moving up and down I used the fisherman to talk to the villagers in Mozambique asking if any strange looking people had been spotted in the area..

A certain man confirmed that he had seen a chopper land some distance from his village two days before we went there..

Ask him how far I told the fisherman..

Well he says about 2 hours walking distance from here he answered pointing in the direction.. We are scared of going close for fear of meeting dangerous people out there , there are a lot of deadly activities sometimes in these areas he added..

We thanked them and saw the fisher man back to the river bank.. I handed him his money and let him go ,telling him we were spending some time in Mozambique.. We watched him paddle back happily looking at his newly acquired short and the notes in his hands…

I called in all units informing them of our latest situation.. We are heading to the location now I told them. Stay alert as I might call in less than 2 hours..

We walked and jogged to the direction.. Surprising my mind was so alert and active I didn’t think so much of home.. I had to push every thought down and focus on my mission..

We came to a clearing and I instructed my partner to stay back and watch out as I approached the cleared area.. It was on a high land.. I carefully got to the top and on the other side was another bushy area..

Surveying the place I saw from deep the trees some brown things.. Tents, I thought to myself..

I indicated to the other guy that I would go further to look around..

Touching my back l felt the pistol still intact where l had tacked it in.. My small magic dagga knife safe in my boot.

I crawed down for almost 5 minutes and there before me were two deep green tents which looked brown from a distance..

I lay down looking around.. I could hear some noise and chattering ahead and I knew it was their camp.. All I needed was to confirm the kind of people camping..

After watching for quarter an hour I noticed the camp had almost 10 guys , they were outside some doing some drills and I could tell they were military.. Three were white and the rest where black except for the shorter and rough guy who seemed to be coloured… probably between Caucasian and Mongolia..

Withdrawing silently I went back to the spot I left the other soldier and we walked backwards before I called in the others informing them about my discovery..

I called back to the general for further instructions and he told me I needed to act according to my discretion .. Just tell me what we need colonel and carry on as per situation he informed me..

Yes sir , all we need is a chopper to carry us back but that will come later.. Am currently calling in all units to come here so that we ascertain the situation and see way forward , we can’t just attack as they are on foreign lands , they can claim they are on a different mission..

Of course Soldier, keep me updated the general said before hanging up..

4 other soldiers joined us that evening around 18 hours.. I had suggested we stayed about 10 hectares away from the mercenary camp.. The soldiers who joined us came in with other equipment needed for the job…

Later in the night l took 3 of them leaving 2 at the camp and a went to take a closer look with night binocualars taking in the activities of the enemy camp…

Hearing some noise from a distance we all stayed put… It’s a speed boat I informed them.. I targeted the direction of the noise.. Since the camp was near a river I could see the wide river in the side..

A boat landed to the bank and I saw the entire group loading things hurriedly…. No one seemed to be paying attention to look at where we hid ..

Let me get closer and hear what is going on I informed the others in a whisper..

I moved forward closing in the gap between the river and our hide out.

We have to hurry .. The operation is on tonight, I heard the two who stood besides the boat talking.. Is everything ready the other side? The next man asked..

Yes they are just waiting for us , two trucks are waiting for us on the other side he added..

Make sure we stick to the plan , attack and immediately it’s done rush to the airport.. We are flying out before morning and make sure you clear this location.. No one must be able to trace any of us back here..

I listened quietly and I ran back after the people at the camp were on board leaving the area clear after they destroyed every small remaining item burning and throwing them in the river..

Guys call in the chopper we have to ambushi them on the Zambian side before they leave for Lusaka I ordered. .. Am going after them someone needs to see where they are heading to.. Follow the tracker on me.

Let’s do this boys…. I told them with a stern order..

I rushed back to the boat and before it took off l climbed on board from the engine side finding a hidden spot by the corner…

We were on the other side in minutes.. I crawed down quietly the dark night shielding me..

Before everyone could step out l hide under one of the big land cruisers parked….. As everyone got busy unpacking and loading their things in the cars..

In 20 minutes the engines started and l held on to avoid falling off the vehicle I had crawed under .. My life was not worthy anything at that moment , my own was to save my country whether I survived or not…..pulling my t shirt to cover my face from dust with one hand I Breathed heavily as the vehicle increased speed..

The Bodyguard 2 Episode 19 by Tisa Phiri

Paula….

Days went by and I was getting really worried.. days after Ackim went away, he had not called nor text.. I tried his line everyday but nothing..

….Babe I hope you are okay.. please call me whenever you can, I text him… hoping he would respond but nothing ..

I guesed he was busy and by all means i avoided thinking negatively..

Ackim’s sister Had come back and told me he had gone by his mother’s place before heading to Lusaka.. what is there ? She had asked as we sat in the sitting room watching TV..

He’s just gone for a job and will be back any day I told her.. I couldn’t get to tell her the details..

She was good with the twins so I felt at peace leaving them and going for work.. the nanny was okay too but I felt comforted someone related to Ackim was around.. even when she was just staying for days I knew I could at least keep busy for the days she was around and avoid thinking so much about Ackim.. I missed him a lot and it hurt ..

Leaving Ackim’s sister with the twins I went to the bedroom and lay back my face up high the ceiling.. I imagined Ackim calling me and telling me all was well..

I recalled the day he left.. he had not really promised returning and his luck of that assurance really got me worried.. of all his jobs this one really got to him and i felt bad.. I prayed silently that he would return..

My God save his life, he derseves to have a better and normal life after everything he’s been through.. I love him and i cut loose him I prayed tears running down my eyes..

I was lost in thoughts when my phone rang and I jumped quickly grabbing the phone from the table..

Helo! I answered without looking at the caller id …

Hey my love, I heard him respond.. I jumped up from the bed..

Babe.. wow! Am um .. how are you love? I stammered excited to hear his voice..

Am okey love, I just miss you a lot he added his deep voice getting to me and making me so excited I couldn’t get to sit back down.I moved to the mirrow watching myself as I talked to him..

I miss you a lot Ackim I said at last.. please come back already i can’t take this anymore I whispered twisting my hair as I looked at the mirrow…

I know love… am coming back soon this is almost over.. we succeeded thank God and what is remaining is just finishing up he explained.. how are the boys ? I miss being around them…

They are good babe and am sure they miss you too.. we can’t wait to see you back home..

Are you sure you are okey ? I asked..again.. he sounded a little down and I couldn’t help worry..

Am okey love just tired we have been working out the past week and the job wasn’t easy.. he assured me..

We talked for almost half an hour and I was still feeling he was not so okey.. I wish he was not hurt I thought to myself.. he didn’t really say when he was going to be back.. but the fact that he was okay really made me happy..

Dad is coming back home! I shouted to the twins as they played with their toys.. sitting in their baby chairs in front of the TV..

The twins had turned 4 Months old and they had started sitting without support.. I couldn’t help love them… being around the babies really gave me the joy and helped me have hope of seeing Ackim again safe and sound..

now that I knew he was coming back i went on to prepare to shift to our new home..

I wanted him to find us there.. so I told the maid to help me find a vehicle to move a few of our things..since the furniture in the house was for the apartment..

Moving was a bit tiring that weekend.. it had been 4 days since Ackim called me after a long week of silence.. even if he wasn’t back yet.. it was comforting because we always talked on phone..

He had called the day he was starting off and I prepared the house… ensuring everything was in order.. i wasnt good with cooking but I hired a chef to prepare the traditional foods Ackim loved.. I wanted him to feel how special he was..

Am done here and we are leaving..the chef called me out as I was dressing up.. okey! Thank you so much guys if the table is set you can leave I shouted from the bedroom.. the house was quite big as compared to the apartment so the dinning room was not so close to the bedroom.. I had to raise my voice a bit..

It was almost 18 hours by the time I finished dressing up..

I sprinkled rose petals the whole bed and the floor.. lighting some candles ensuring the bedroom environment was so calm and romantic..

Welcome back my love i wrote on a piece of paper and placed it on the middle of the bed..

I looked at the watch on the side table.. he must be in any minute I thought to myself.. taking a last look at the mirrow.. I loved the look.. a jean bum short and bare back red top giving me a sexy look.. I put on red heels and let my hair loose… ensuring my make up was vivid and the lips deep red..

I sighed, I couldn’t believe I was actually nervous .. oh Puala come on.. it’s not like you are meeting him for the first time I whispered to myself.. I couldn’t help wonder why I stil felt like I had to do everything to be perfect for him.. I love the man so much I sometimes felt I wasn’t enough for him..

That feeling you love someone that you fear you will make a mistake and lose them.. it was awkward…

Walking out to the living room I sat down trying to stay calm as my heart beat increased with every passing minute..

Come on Paula, I heard Shila say behind my back.. why are you so nerbious like you are meeting a man for the first time.. I can’t believe this, she laughed clapping her hands.. Ackim is your husband and not boyfriend she added between laughs..

stop teasing me Shila.. I can’t wait anymore…Am not at ease until I see him step into this house i told her standing up and going to the window drawing the curtain a bit to check for any signs of a car outside..

Wait, I sighed with a frown… did I tell him we shifted? Maybe hes gone to the apartment Shila ..

Yeah you did actually last night remember? She said making a funny face.. don’t tell me you have forgotten ? She asked folding her hands..

She sat next to me and asked.. tell me sister in law, how is it like being in love with my brother?

Well I sighed sitting up.. how do I put it? Ackim is amazing… there’s something about him which makes me fall in love with him every time I am around him.. he’s so caring, he’s got a big heart I sometimes wonder how he manages to be so good to people.. he’s got this thing that pulls everyone close to him and sometimes I can’t help feel jealousy..

I cant describe it in words Shila, I sighed with a smile.. I just know that I love that man and I have all the reasons to.. hes the braveiest, strongest and most passionate and loving man i have ever known.. he’s almost perfect if not for his temper I added with a chuckle.. the thing is I just love him and it’s hard to explain why and how.. he’s just perfect for me sister, I added patting her hand as she looked at me with a smile, leaning her head on her knees..

I really admire you Paula, she said giggling..

I always wish i could feel all that for somebody and have them love me back…

You know what Ackim told me the last time we talked? She asked me leaning back on the couch..

No, tell me I responded…turning to look at her.. her long face with a smooth dark tone lightened with a wide smile.. her smile reminding me of the love of my life.. i felt myself smile too…

He said, she’s perfect for me.. she is an amazing woman who gives everything she has for me.. I love her with my whole being Shila… my greatest achievement of my life was finding that woman.. she helps me forget my night mares… she keeps me sane and every time am with her I feel like the luckiest man there is… Am nothing but she makes me feel like a king. … it sometimes pains that am in love with her.. this feeling I have for Paula is both my strenght and my weakness.. he told me…

Wow! He said all that? I looked at Shila tears falling down my face.. I couldn’t help cry.. i knew he loved me.. but to the extent of expressing it to someone else that intensily left me speechless…

Yeah he did… I know the two of you are so much in love and I cant help wish I was in your shoes she laughed slightly….

Thank you Shila, honestly you and your family are great people and I could have not asked for any better sister in law… you are amazing I told her pulling her to a hug…as i sniffed pushing back my emotions…

We were still talking when I heart the car hoot outside…

He’s here! I screamed standing and running to the gate. …

Open the gate Shila I shouted…. heading outside…. yeah I know…. she teased running to open the gate…

The Bodyguard 2 Episode 18
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