Episode 61

“I think something's wrong.." Simone said. He stared around suspiciously. Things didn't look normal in the whole house. Looked like a thug of war happened their overnight.

“What's this?" Simone asked himself. He picked up what looked like some sought of explosives gadget. “Is this gas?" He asked. He suddenly heard a knock.

Simone brightened up and walked to the door. He opened it and saw an old woman standing on the doorstep. “Morning mam..” Simone said. “Morning dear. I need to talk to you about something.." The woman said.

“Where's Ace, the guy who stays here? " Simone asked. “Let's go in.." The old woman insisted..

Simone urged her in and shut the door. They both took their seats. “Do you know where Ace is?" Simone asked. “No, but I do know what happened to him!" She replied. “Something happened to him!?, what?" Simone asked.

“It was yesterday's night. A car stopped outside and I saw a cop alight. He went in and took some couple if minutes before leaving. A dude also arrived before he left. This man was Ace's friend, partner to be precise.." The old woman said and paused for a while.

“So, After the first cop left. Ace and his partner did whatever they did in the house for some while before I noticed them enter his room. Some gaseous substance rose in the room for some while. Few minutes later, Some men arrived and took Ace away!" The old woman said. “What!, why?" Simone asked.

“Was is supposed to go ask them. I watched this all from my room. I live by the other side of the road.." The woman said. “So, Ace is in double now?" Simone asked. “Yeah, he his!" The woman replied.

“Shit, we gotta call the cops or something!” Simon suggests. “We have no single proof!" The woman said. “What do you mean, we can just report you saw it all. Ace's partner would also be arrested and boom!. Ace's gonna be found!" Simone said.

“We don't have any proof!" The woman insisted. “Why are you insisting on the no proof thing. You are a proof, you saw everything right?" Simone asked.

“Yeah I did, Do you know it's an great offence to accuse someone Wrongly. We can serve several years in jail for that!" The woman said.

“Are we gonna just let them take him. We gotta call the cops!" Simone said. “I've done my own part, you have the rest in your court. Save Ace if you can.." The woman said and stood up . she slowly walks to the door. “What!. you gotta tell me what to do!" Simone said and chased after her.

“I just told you it's your choice. Call the police now and note, if you do..I am not gonna bear witness of it!" The woman said. “What!" Simone exclaimed.

“Bye boy..." The old woman said and continued walking away. “Okay wait!, what if I don't call the cops. How am I gonna save Ace?" Simone asked. “I don't know, try to find him or something.." The woman said.

“What?!" Some said. He watched as The woman slowly walked away. He sighed and walked back to The couch. He sat down contemplating what to do next.

“I don't even know any of his friends or family!" Simone said hopelessly. “Wait, the letter! " He suddenly said and brightened up.

grabbed the letter and in the down was written a phone number. Simone dialed the numbers.

“Morning, who is this?" Annie asked with a feeble voice. “Hi!!" Simone yelled. “Hi, who's this?" Annie asked. “I'm a friend Ace. He's in trouble. We need to meet now!" Simone said. “Sorry, but I've left the city already.. " Annie said.

“we really need to meet. The men have taken him!" Simone said. “Hmmm, okay. I'll calk you soon. I'll fix a place to meet soon.." Annie said..

Brian woke up feeling different today. He felt fulfilled and a little but of guilt. “I think I made the right choice. No more troubles henceforth!" He said happily.

The day went on and he decided to go take his pay at Josh's place. Brian boarded a taxi to Josh's place, He soon got there and paused at the gateway. “He's surely gonna be awake already.. I gotta maintain a stern face" Brian thought to himself.

He took a deep breathe and walked into the mansion. He talked to one of the guards and they led him in. They reached the living room and met Josh sipping some drinks and watching the TV.

“Oh, pal. I was wondering when you'll show up! " Josh said. “I'm here for the money, I wouldn't wanna stay long.." Brian said. “Chill, take a seat first. My boys will prepare the money..." Josh replied.

Brian sighed and took his seat. “Where's he!" He asked. “He's upstairs. Wanna say hi to him?" Josh asked. “No thanks..." Brian replied.

“Common, don't be a completely heartless person. Just see him one last time!" Josh insisted. “Did he just call me heartless!? " Brian thought. He stood up and agreed to see Ace.

Josh nodded at one of his men. Brian was led upstairs and to a room. They stopped at the doorstep and He urged Brian to go in. “I hope this isn't a trap!" Brian said and gulped. He reluctantly twisted the doorknob..

Ace had woken up in a completely strange environment. His hands were tied and everywhere was void and dark. Nothing around him seemed to make any sense and he assumed he was in a dream. He was still pondering on this when He heard the sound of a door crack open.

He stared at the dark figure that walked in. The room suddenly came to life as a switched was turned on. He could now see clearly and the person in front of him was his Partner. Brian.

“Hey, what the heck is going on here. Did Josh do this?" Ace asked. Brian nodded in affirmation. “Oh, you must have come here to save me. Quick, untie me now and let's get out of here!" Ace said.

“He didn't come here to save you.. " a voice suddenly said. Ace paused and stared as Josh slowly emerged holding a bag.