4. A Glimpse of everything

In Flytopia, Craig was with a man whose face was covered with a black mask, they were in an underground workshop where the goods and luggages of people were transported to the plane for take off

"I think that David is going to pose a problem" The masked man, named Dr torture said with his very deep voice

"Why say that, Dr?"

"Well, he is very suspicious, his actions are. If you say he already knows what we are dealing with, then he could raid us out"

"Hmm, I know that's impossible, all he knows is that we remove the engines and transport to Portsmouth, he has no clue on what we are doing with it... But if anything goes wrong, you know what to do" Craig said looking at the masked man

"Yes Craig"

"You know Dr, I have never seen your face but yet I trust you, you must be special"

"Please don't flatter me Craig, I am.. but a man like you" The Dr said with a tone which made it seem like he was smiling

"Of course I have other reasons for trusting you, the way you play with words will always intrigue me"

"I am flattered, Craig"

"Don't be, its the truth. I better go keep an eye on that David of a man" And with that Craig left the Dr to his thoughts.

He knew one day he would have to kill that Craig of a man for ruining his face along with his life, it wasnt long now, he assured himself...

In a house full of balloons and a "Sofia The first" themed environment, Freddy and Alma walked in, each of them holding gifts for the birthday girl named Shanya who ha been adorned like the princess she was, seated on a throne like chair wearing a crown.

On seeing Fred and Alma, Shanya got down from her chair and ran to hug Fred but stopped when she saw his mother's face and decided to hug her first

"Welcome aunty" she said all the while smiling

"Happy birthday Shanny" Alma replied giving Shanya her gift and gesturing to Fred to do the same. Fred just looked at Shanya with gleaming eyes only realizing himself after a few minutes

"Happy Birthday Shanny, wish you many more happy days" Fred said with a smile giving her his own gift which she thanked him for..

Shanyas mother then walked up to them, greeted and informed Shanya that it was time to cut the cake. Shanya took Fred by the hand and pulled him to the podium where she had to cut the cake beaming with smiles

"Okay Shanny make a wish" Shanyas mother said, Shanya looked at Fred, blowed her candles and made her wish. Afterwards, the party went on smoothly

"Shanny.. what did you wish for..?? Fred asked impatiently

"You will find out soon enough" was the answer Shanya gave him leaving him wondering for the rest of the party.

Few hours later, and it was time to leave, saying their goodbyes, Alma and Freddy went back home and were in awe at the sight in front of them. David had prepared supper and was feeding Anne while singing to her. It was a beautiful sight but Alma wasn't about to give David the satisfaction he wanted, though she felt like she had just fallen in love with him a bit more on seeing this

Fred who was tired immediately went upstairs

"Fred won't you eat dinner?" David asked Fred on his way to his room

"I am sorry dad, I don't think I can eat tonight, but I promise to eat some tomorrow morning. Good night" With that, Fred dashed into his room leaving Anne, David and Alma. After a while of silence, David finally spoke

"I am sorry Alma, please don't do this" Alma, just kept eating without even sparing David a glance

"Please Alma" David said placing his hand on hers

"What do you want me to say David, it's hopeless" Alma replied lowering her eyes

"What's hopeless?"David asked with curiosity

"Everything- my efforts to make you leave that place, this relationsh..." Alma was cut short by David

"No, don't ever think that, I will try, I promise"

"No, no promises David, I'm sick of hearing that, I need actions which you are not showing"

"What do you need me to do Alma and I will do it" Alma rubbed David's hand which was on her own and said

"Please just tell me what's going on"

David looked at Alma and stepped back

"I am sorry Alma but I can't, it's for your own good" With David's words, Alma stood up from the chair, took Anne and stood up

"I see there is no point in arguing with you, so good night" And with that, Alma went up the stairs, unsatisfied leaving a dreadful looking David behind.

The next morning, the whole family ate in silence and went to their respective work places, Alma to her restaurantwith Anne, David to Flytopia and Fred to school. In Flytopia, David was going through some files in his office when he heard a knock on the door

"Come in"

"Hey man, what's up?" It was David's best friend, Charles

"Hey amigo, what brings you here" David was very conscious,

"Is that you greet a brother you haven't met for months, ouch that hurt" Charles said faking a heart attack

"shut up Charles, How is Hollywood?" David said with a smile

"Good, suits me well" Charles replied taking a seat opposite to David

"Firstly what are you doing here and I never asked you to seat" David began questioning Charles

"Calm down hulk, firstly, I came here to see your CEO and....."

"What?" David had to ask again because the only people who came to see Craig where Craig's workers in "THAT JOB"

"I said I came here to see your boss for a business contract. Any problem?" Charles asked with arched brows

"Of course not" David said heaving a sigh

"And I sat down because you were not being a gentleman" Charles said then they heard a knock on David's door

"Who could it be?" Charles asked annoyed, he then went to open the door which revealed Craig

"Hello Mr Craig" Charles greeted in an amused voice

"And you are?" Craig asked with raised brows and a bored tone

"Charles Theron, a friend of David"

"And so?" Craig was really bored of Charles

"Sir, he came for a proposal" David said staring into space

"Then why isn't he in my office?" Craig asked with an icy tone which made Charles to wonder how David coped here for Six months. Realizing no one was speaking, Craig spoke

"Anyways I don't care, I just came to tell you, David that you would be flying, tonight". Those words of Craig already told David the kind of goods he was to deliver which was going to be the best chance to execute his plans

"And as for you.." Craig pointed to Charles

"If you need me, come to my office" And with that Craig left which made Charles and David to give out a long breath they never knew they were holding

"Your boss got the attitude, I must say" Charles said pressing his temples and looking at David who looked so lost in thoughts

"I said... your boss.."

"I heard you alright" David cut him short, irritated

"I better go get ready, the plane won't fly on its own" David added with a smirk which only confused Charles more. He wondered what kind of place he was in then went over to meet Craig

After the meeting with Craig, who flatly denied his proposal, Charles decided to visit Alma. On getting to the restaurant, Charles saw a glimpse of Alam, Fred, Anne and Brittney- seeing her made his heart skip a beat. She was his highschool crush and was still waiting, hoping he had a chance with her. Charles took the courage to meet them

On seeing Charles, Alma excused herself and went to him. Fred and Brittney did not notice him

"Hi Charles, long time no see" Alma said amused

"Oh, hi Anna sorry Alma, how are you"

"I am ok I guess" Alma followed Charles' line of sight and found him intently staring at Brittney

"You still like her don't you" Alma asked, his silence was her answer. She smiled when she looked at him

"You know... she is still single"

"You serious?" Charles couldn't believe his eyes, that means he still had a chance. He wouldn't waste this opportunity to get her. He promised himself.

Alma just looked at him, smiling. She knew it wouldn't be long before they got together and she couldn't wait. She would be so happy for the both of them

" You know, you won't get her by just looking at her, let's go" Alma said to Charles teasingly which left him red from blushing but Alma was right, he had to step up his game. But could he face her now??? he wouldn't know unless he tried

With those thoughts in mind, Charles walked up to where Brittney was

In a flying plane a few hours later, David wondered where to throw the goods and disappear. David had already told Alma to start packing, he did not know wether it would work but all he knew was that he had to stop being a part of the killings and he wondered "why him?"

David thought about Alma, his dear wife whom he loved so much, the only person who truly cared and supported him. He knew he was doing this for her and the beautiful children they both made, Fred and Anne Marie Cooper, he thought about the happy memories he made with them and a smile escaped his lips as tears poured down his cheeks. David through the good at sea and went straight home when rain began pouring