THE SECRET OF DEATH Episode 7 – 8 by Author Nath (Bright Daniel)

THE SECRET OF DEATH Episode 7

Heading: Genesis of Love and Slavery
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When death overtakes us, all that we have is left to others; all that we are we take with us. On the same hand, when death calls, the cause could be as small as a pin, but if it doesn’t, even at your shallow grave you’ll triumph to live again. Death had not called Mrs. Rose. Therefore, Kalu arrived to the gate. He had passed through a back staircase, surged through a back door and found himself to the gate. He could be seen opening the back door of the car.
“What’s going on, Kalu?” Mrs. Rose asked him.
“Evan,” Kalu called on the driver after entering. “I know you’re a driver but you need to be a pilot now. Fly, otherwise bullets will be flying to your brain.”
Instantly, the car engine cried, the tyres suddenly lost the texture of the ground thereby splashing sand and producing dust as it tried to reverse. At last, it speedily took off, far far away from the house. Meanwhile, inside the house, Leonard practically sat on his father’s seat until his men searched the house without seeing either Kalu nor his mother. He stood up in the presence of all who were present in the house including the gate-man and the doctor. His voice was loud like a public speaker.
“I’ll call the police and the press. The news is that gunmen attacked Mekus’ residence, killed him and his two children. If anyone says anything other than this, the penalty is death.” he looked at the doctor. He didn’t trust him, so he aimed a gun at him.
“Please, I’ll not say anything.” he pleaded pitifully with hands in the air, yet Leonard shot him dead. The maids screamed! On the same hand, Leonard looked at Neye.
“If you can betray your boss, you can betray me.” he told her.
The poor girl couldn’t say a thing, but shed pretty tears. Kpooo! Leonard sent her to an early grave too. The remaining maid screamed once again.
“From this day forward, I am don Leonard, a.k.a don Mekus the second. I shall rule and control my father’s wealth for the rest of my life.” Leonard declared himself the don.
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On the other hand, at the mountain, the only place Evan thought they would be safe, Kalu could be seen at a distance, narrating all that happened to Mrs. Rose. He handed the two books to her and the number to call. Sadly, the woman broke down to cry. It was really painful to learnt that after the cancer miraculously disappeared, the husband had to still die by the hand of someone he called his son.
“You have to go back to the mansion, Kalu.” she told him.
“What did you just say, madam?” Kalu listened attentively.
“You have to go back. You’re the only one that knows about my husband’s companies. I know Leonard will like to take charge. Call a board meeting for him. He has to rule only the world he knows; the real world. Moreover, you are the P.A to my husband. You can continue your work with Leonard, monitoring him until my child grows.” She clarified.
“What do you mean by the real world?” Kalu was still inquisitive.
“Forget it, just do as I said.” She commanded and called on Evan to go bring her husband’s lawyer right there at the mountain. Of course, the poor driver had a clue of the tragedy in the house. Now that his boss is dead, what is his fate? Alice will never allow him drive Leonard.
Nevertheless,, the lawyer arrived a few minutes later. A special breeze at the mountain kept blowing his tie sideways. He could be seen standing before Mrs. Rose and Kalu. Evan stayed behind by the car.
“Barista, a great tragedy has occurred in my family.” Mrs. Rose began loudly to overcome the sound of the wind. “My husband is dead, killed by my son Leonard. I demand you read his will here and now.”
The young man exhaled deeply. “Since don Mekus has been killed by Leonard, he should be the next don, but Emeka Ikenga changed his will a few days ago. He said and I quote, “Do not read my will to anyone until my unborn child possesses my possession.”” He stated categorically.
Kalu stepped forward. “This is his wife, young man” he pointed at Mrs. Rose then continued. “At the look of things, there’s no way she’s going back to the mansion. She needs to know her share of her husband’s properties. She needs to travel outside the country.”
“I must not read the will until madam delivers and her child becomes Mekus the second. I’m sorry, ma’am.” The lawyer walked away. Mrs. Rose had no choice but to call the number given to her by her late husband through kalu. Only the sound of the wind circulated the arena when the line went through. It was actually on speaker so Kalu could hear the caller tune. Suddenly, a man picked.
“Hello, alpha, four three nine, centre.” a male voice came from the phone.
Mrs. Rose glanced at Kalu then said, “This is Rose Emeka Ikenga.”
“My apologies, boss. State your location immediately.”
Mrs. Rose looked around. “At the mountain.. hmm..”
“Cave of wonders.” The man interrupted her. “Stay put, boss. Make no move. We’re coming to pick you.” he hung up.
There came a serious staring contest between Kalu and Mrs. Rose. Though the woman had a clue but Kalu was totally lost. Therefore he asked. “Madam, is there anything my boss was into that I don’t know?”
The woman couldn’t reply him. Where would she start when she was not hundred percent sure of the existence of the underworld and how it can be run. Just then, three flashy cars sped from a distance, coming towards them. Sooner did they stop and a man stepped out from the middle car, Prado, followed by two other men with heavy guns. They wore black sunglasses, body-hug polo and jeans trousers. On their feet were white snickers. Seeing them, Evan hurried to his madam, wondering what was happening.
“Do not be afraid, Evan.” Mrs. Rose began. “Take Kalu back to the mansion, quit your job if you love your life. When I deliver and my child takes back his possession, my husband’s Will will be read. He was a good man. I believe he has a package for you on his Will.” she tapped his shoulder.
The men on sunglasses arrived. “My name is Chris. I received your call. Please, boss, to the Prado.” The leader said, pointing at the middle car.
Mrs. Rose had a goodby glance at Kalu and Evan then followed the men. They waited until the three cars drove out of sight. Just like Mrs. Rose instructed, Kalu went back to the mansion while Evan quit his job.
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At an unknown place, a long table could be seen occupied by men like Chris alone with Mrs. Rose at the edge of the table as the new boss. It was board meeting of the underworld; the drug producers across the continent. There was nothing on the table, not even a table water. Mrs. Rose looked from the first person to the last; all their faces looked serious and mean without a single trace of smile on them. Beside her was Jimmy, who she held with a hand like her child.
“My husband was a good man.” She began. “He died in the hands of his sons. The last son ended up killing the remaining two and my husband himself. He has ascended on his seat as the next don.”
“Should we take him down?” a voice came from among the men.
“No, my husband needed no bloodshed and it’s not starting now. Leonard doesn’t know about the underworld. He will only be in control of the real world; that’s production of fabric. I’ll be traveling overseas where I shall have my baby and trained him or her accordance with the ways of my late husband.”
At that juncture, there arose a disturbing soliloquy among the men. One of them stood up and said, “Who will lead us when you go overseas? Moreover, we are in constact battle with Jubree, the devil that doesn’t want to see our logo anywhere in the black market. How can we even defeat him?”
Being brilliant, the questions were like an eye opener to Mrs. Rose. She, five percent, understood the plans of her late husband. Therefore she spoke out like a boss, driving the soliloquy to exile. “My husband was the most clever man I have ever seen. He had his life planned out before his death. This boy..” she raised the boy’s hand. “This boy will take care of Jubree who killed his mother. I know you’ll be asking how he will do that. My husband had it planned. He will go through a training after which he will be introduced to the underworld where he will avenge his mother, where he will kill Jubree. Mekus did not want to only use him to eliminate Jubree, it will also be a relieve to my son when he will be ascending to the seat of the second don.”
“So this boy will fight the fight your unborn child should have continuously fought?” One of them said. “Clever. But how sure he will win?”
“Just leave that for him when the time comes.” Mrs. Rose stood up “Chris will be in charge of the underworld while I’m gone to overseas coz I and my child is in danger here.” he began to walk away while all stood up as a sign of respect. Chris took over from there. He was to also guide Jimmy study the book by Mekus.
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However, Kalu had called a board meeting of the real world for don Leonard. The young boy sat before all the managers across the continent. He sat like a boss. When people thought he was a crazy boss who doesn’t tolerate nonsense, was when he placed his two legs on the long table and a gun beside his leg.
“My name is Leonard, a.k.a Don Mekus the second.” He began. “You all have learnt about the unfortunate thing that happened to my father and brothers. Each branch of my company should give me a daily production income realization estimation.” he concluded with Kalu beside him..
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EPISODE 8

When darkness had taken the best part of the atmosphere, Evan and his wife sat side by side on one long cushion found in the one room apartment. Their lives gradually began to change as a result of the work the husband quit. Though the wife was happy, but Evan looked sad. Beautiful Adaugo, rested in the mother’s arms, sucking the best part of her breast.
“My heartbeat, quiting the job was the best decision.” Alice broke the silence. “I do not like that family a bit. Let’s wait and see the will of your boss later.” she added.
“When will that be? Ten to twenty years to come? I’m just sad such a man has to die.” Evan objected painfully.
“After all you witnessed at the mountain with his P.A, you still believe that man was a good man? Remember Jimmy and how his mother died. I still believe he has a hand in it.”
“No…” A creepy sound at the door interrupted their worrisome conversation. Both stared at the closed door to see a white envelope sliding inside the room through the opening base of the door. They fearfully glanced at each other while the husband stood up, slowly walked to the envelope, picked it, opened it and brought out a paper from where he read aloud thus, ” You both are the only parents I know. I’m still alive. I’ll fine you when I avenge my mother. Jimmy.”
Alice dropped the baby, she stood up after listening to it. The look on their faces showed how happy they were to know that Jimmy was still alive. Alice took the paper from her husband. “How can a five year old write this?” she asked. “Though the hand writing seems like a kid’s” she added. Evan became dumbfounded.
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17 YEARS LATER.
Her beauty could cause trouble while her golden heart could trigger tears if exposed. She was only but seventeen years but if analyzed, she would grow to a tall damsel. She has her mother’s face; pointed nose and a narrow face. Her hair dangled behind her when she shook them to minimize distraction. She wasn’t fat neither was she slim. Hence her buttocks was growing fantabulously just like her breast. She wore a fairy gown that touches her knees. Her name was Adaugo. She walked majestically along the road with a bag in her hands. Obviously, she was on her way back from shopping.
Meanwhile, Jimmy, a twenty two year old boy could be seen inside a Lexus before a building. He relaxed on the owner’s seat with his legs crossed. In his hands was an image of the particular man who pulled the trigger on his mother’s head. Suddenly, he saw him driving out from the building. He looked at him then looked at the image in his hands. “It’s him. I want him alive.” he instructed.
“Okay, boss.” The driver ignited the car, running after the man’s car. Just at Adaugo’s lane, the driver double crossed the man’s car. The speed had Adaugo fallen beside the road. She screamed. Her voice attracted Jimmy’s attention. On the ground she saw gun-men then screamed again with eyes closed. Until the man was kidnapped by Jimmy’s men, she never opened her eyes.
“Go! Go! Go!” Jimmy’s men shouted.
The driver clutched the car, dragged the gear and the tyres set in motion. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s eyes had not departed from the girl on the ground as they passed her. To him, it was like passing his destiny, so he instructed his men saying, “Stop the car!”
“Boss, the police might be here.” One of his men advices him.
“Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others.” Jimmy replied him then stepped down from the car. He briskly walked to Adaugo in a jean trouser and shortsleeve shirt. On his feet were snickers. He cut his hair fashionably thereby increasing his handsomeness. He met the poor girl, stretched a hand to her and said, “Grab my hand and stand on your feet.”
Adaugo stared at him then gently took his hand as an afterthought. She stood upright while Jimmy picked her bag for her and handed it to her.
“Thanks for helping me. You just saved my life” she said.
Jimmy smiled. “The real point is that we all need help somewhere along life’s path whether we think we will or not. And, if you are the one giving and helping, just remember this: no matter what happens later, you will always be secure in the fact knowing that you have remained strong and true to assist those that need your help.” he said.
Adaugo admired his intelligence.
“You’re alive. That’s happiness.” Jimmy continued. “Life is a beautiful journey that is meant to be embraced to the fullest every day. However, that doesn’t mean you always wake up ready to seize the day, and sometimes need a reminder that life is a great gift.” he smiled again at her then hurried back to the car. Adaugo fell in love with him instantly, she wished to see him again. Is a pity she didn’t even get his name.
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Mrs. Rose settled in Canada. She opened her son’s room to see him studying on a reading table. Though the boy was just seventeen year old but was taller than his age. For his life he had studied his late father’s book, his way of life and his thinking strategy. He just came to the end of the book. He closed it.
“Emeka.” the mother called him. “You said on the phone that you needed to see me.” she added. The woman had aged the more but money and good life diminished the evidence.
Emeka, her son stood up, took off his eyeglasses then asked, “Who is Adaugo?”
Bemused the mother returned the question. “How did you know the name?”
Emeka didn’t reply rather stared at his mother with hands behind him.
“She was the baby that opened my womb. The daughter of your father’s driver. Any problem?” She asked.
“No, mother. I’m ready to go to Nigeria to face Leonard. I’m prepared for death because it’s the way to stay alive. The surest way to prolong our lives is to live with excitement and enthusiasm. By continuing to love and to learn we stay young. People who seek wisdom and live intensely feel immortals and paradoxically, they are always prepared for death. Death should not surprise us. When we accept this, we can make the most of our lives.” he carried the book and walked out. Mrs. Rose just saw her late husband in him……..

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