The Neighbourhood Saga – Episode 16

*EPISODE SIXTEEN*

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( This story Contains Adult Content (AC), Strong Graphic Language (SGL) which might be disturbing to minors and in some parts Graphic Violence (GV). Reader’s discretion is advised. Suitable for persons 18 years and above. )

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“Well, I can’t tell you that because it is high on demand. Actually, I have a meeting with another client who needs it in the next thirty minutes so shoot me if you want to but nothing is going to stop me; not even you Haman.” She said with a lot of pride in her voice.

Killing her in public would be of no use to me since according to her, the script had already been bought by at least seven movie producers.

“Why did you do this to me after all I did for you Joy?” I asked her as I put my gun away.

“I am sorry Haman but this is what I do to earn a living. One of your clients told me about your scripts not knowing whom I was so I knew that I had to get close to you to get the masterpiece. You fell right into my trap soldier boy.” She replied full of herself.

“You mean we never met by coincidence? You burnt yourself intentionally and hit the trees on purpose?” I asked confused.

“Coincidence is a word that doesn’t exist in my vocabulary dear. I know you are a highly decorated army guy with a reputation to protect; we both know you can’t kill me.” She said with pride.

“What makes you be so sure about that?” I asked with bitterness.

“Because you are a good person Ham and if I get killed or get hurt, my associates will make sure they tie you to it. I know everything about you but you know nothing about me.” She replied smiling sarcastically as she pointed at some men seated on the next table.

Just then the report I had requested from the army friends came in. According to the state’s database, Joy Shamz was dead; she had died six months before this woman showed up in my life. There existed nobody by that identity according to the government.

True to her words, I knew nothing about her except for the fact that she was good in bed. I did not know even her real names. I thought of letting her know that I knew she was an impostor but my instincts stated otherwise.

“You are right, I only know your name and a few of your likes; would you mind telling me who you are?” I asked playing along with her mind.

“I am the last person you wanna cross paths with Haman; my advice to you, stay away from me.” She replied faking a smile.

This lady was smarter than I thought, using force would cause more harm than good. I decided to play her game but in my own smarter version.

“Well played Joy; you won this time round. You have my masterpiece script with you, already sold it and there is nothing I can do about it! Well done but it’s not over yet, I will be back.” I said to her then got up and walked away.

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“Ham, GOOD PEOPLE GET HURT BUT NOBODY CARES! Always keep that in mind and it was a pleasure doing business with you” She shouted at me as I walked away.

On my way out, I got a call from the hospital and I was needed there ASAP. I got into my car and drove straight to the hospital. I walked past the reception to the doctor’s office.

“I am sorry sir but we tried our best to save both of them.” The doctor said after I walked into her office.

“What doc? Chrisham is dead?!” I asked shocked to death.

“Have a seat please sir.” The doctor replied.

I stared at her my hands trembling then I pulled the chair and sat. She looked at me then asked;

“What happened to your wife in the first place?”

“She is not my wife doc, she is my neighbor. I heard her screaming and when I went to check, her husband was battering her.” I replied.

“Oh! I am sorry I thought she was your wife. She lost her baby.” The doctor said calmly.

“What??!! Chrisham was pregnant?!” I asked perplexed.

“Two and a half months. She had internal injuries as well so we are going to keep her here until she is in good shape.” She replied.

“It is okay doc, I had no idea that she was pregnant.” I said.

I then went to the reception and gave the cashier my credit card to pay for the deposit amount for her treatment. After everything was sorted, I decided to go home. Immediately I walked out of the Exit door, two male cops came walking towards me. I took out my car keys and started walking towards my car.

“Hey you, stop right there!” One of the cop shouted.

I stopped walking and waited for them. They came and stood in front of me; one of them had a pistol gun and the other one had a taser gun.

“Sir, are you Haman?” The one with a taser gun asked.

“Yes I am, any problem officer?” I asked.

“We shall need you to come with us to the station please.” He replied.

“Why? What is going on? Am I under arrest?” I asked.

“We have the reason to believe that you physically assaulted a man by the name Chris sir so we need you to fill in some forms at the station.” He replied.

“Very well then, I will comply to your demands officer. One of you will have to drive my car to the station.” I said giving my car keys to them.

The cop with a taser gun took the car keys then I walked with the other one to their car which was parked around the corner. We drove to the station and after writing a statement and signing some forms, I was asked to report to court the following day then they took my driver’s license as assurance. I took my car and drove back home……..

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Continues in the next Episode.

©Author George Haman