Episode 44

“Hey pal.." A voice suddenly said. Ace turned around to see a man holding a stick. “Who are you?" Ace asked. “I am..nobody!. Would you like to have some fun?" He asked.

“Do not try any shit with me, I am cop!" Ace said. “Ohh, am scared. He's a cop!" The man said and giggled.

The street had suddenly became empty. “trust me, you are messing with the wrong guy!" Ace said. “Oh, are we?" The man asked. “Yes, wait..what do you mean ‘are we?" Ace asked. The man whistled and about seven other men showed up from nowhere.

“I am a cop, you are gonna get your ass jailed if you do anything stupid! " Ace said frantically shivering in fear. “Hahaha, why are you scared officer?. We just wanna play that's all!" The man said smiling mischievously.

“Bye, I need to go!" Ace said and turned around. He suddenly hit his head on a hefty Man's chest. Ace looked at the man and gulped.

He was knocked put instantly!..

He opened his eyes moments later in a strange building. “What the hell do you guys want from me?" Ace asked. “Haven't you heard of the Man that was murdered by cops two days ago?. You made a big mistake coming here!" A voice said.

This voice seemed different and deeper. A face suddenly showed up from the dim corner. “You must the boss around here, let me go now or you're gonna regret it!" Ace said angrily.

“Woahh, easy there pal. No exchanging of pleasantries first!?" The man asked jokingly. “Fuck you!" Ace yelled. “Okay , nice to meet you too. Am William by the way.." He said.

“Fuck, you!" Ace yelled again. William suddenly rushed at Ace who was strapped to a chair. He grasped his neck “You see, you might wanna play cool here of you wanna live!" He said.

“What's going on here?" A much more deeper voice suddenly said. A fat man walked in with two armed men. “What's this, a cop I see?" He asked. “Yes, boss. The silly motherfucker is giving us a hard time. We might just kill him off!” William said.

“No, that wouldn't be necessary.. " the man said. “What are we gonna do with him!?" William asked. “Hmmm, let me think about that for a second.. " The man said and walked to a Chair. He took his seat and stared at Ace continuously.

“You should let me go right now. You're gonna end up getting yourself killed If you try anything stupid with..." Ace was silenced by a hard punch from William.

“Hey.." The man said to williamy, cautioning him to stop. “Untie him.." He instructed. “But he's.." “Just do it..." The man said. William reluctantly walked to Ace and slowly untied him.

“So pal, would you mind introducing yourself? " he asked. Ace looked around reluctantly at the ferocious eyes staring at him. “I'm Ace.." He said. “Nice to meet you inspector Ace!. I'm Big dog, you can also call me BD!" He said.

“Please, will you let me go. I need to attend to something very serious. My daughter's life is at stake!” Ace said meekly. “Oh, you can Beg now huh?" William teases.

“Stop it William. what's wrong, we might help?" Big dog asked. “what!, help him?" William asked furiously. Big dog stared at him disdainly and he quickly kept mute. “My daughter was kidnapped by someone and he's asking for five million dollars in 24 hours! " Ace said.

“Who kidnapped her, some gangs?" Bd asked. “No, just a single man!" Ace replied. “You can get the money right? " He asked. “the only person I can get it from is my wife's mom. I don't know what excuse am gonna give her!" Ace said.

“Wait, who's this guy. Do you know him?" Bd asked. “Yes..” Ace replied. “Where do you know him from?" Big dog asked. Ace kept mute and didn't reply. “Oh, I get. You are involved in dirty works!" Big dog said.

“No, you don't get it!" Ace said. “We've not really met in person. But I have unintentionally done something very cruel to him!" He added. “Well, I don't think it's wise to Go to your Wife's mom if you wanna keep this a secret!" Big dog said.

Ace sighed. “Don't worry, I can help you out.." Big dog suddenly said. Ace brightened up a bit. “really?" Ace asked. “Yeah, sure. I would help you. But in one condition.." Big dig said. “anything you want, I'll do it!" Ace said.

“From now on, you are mine. Anything I ask you to do, you do it.. ANYTHING! " Big dog said. “Deal! " Ace said happily. “Good. William, prepare five million dollars right away!" Big dig said.

He walked out and William walked up to him. “Boss, are you sure you know what you're doing?” William asked. “Do not worry boy, I know exactly what am doing. If you're worried about the money, I got it covered. We'll get it back in ten folds!" Big dog said and winked.

“Oh, I get it!” William said smiling mischievously. “Good. Now, go get him the money!" Big dog said and got in his car. William watched as he drove away. He sighed and walked back in.

“wait here, I would go prepare the cash.." William said and walked into a room. After what seemed like a lifetime, William finally walked back out holding a big bag. “here, it's complete!" William said and handed the bag to him.

“Thank you, I gotta go now!" Ace said and hurriedly exited the place. He came out and everywhere looked strange. He was in the middle of what seemed like the woods. He walked back in.

“Where the heck are we?" He asked William furiously. “i was thinking you wouldn't come back!" William said and giggled. “whatever, can you please drive Me back to my car at the station. I need to go somewhere immediately! " Ace said.

“Alright, let's go. I would drop you off.. " William said and walked out. Ace quickly followed him.