Apprentice

THE NEXT DAY.

Insp Philo and Melvina came to Insp Michael's office to have a discourse with him.

Insp Philo: Do you have time.

Insp Michael: I need to see Insp Samadina ASAP and meet with Gen Stan urgently.

Insp Melvina: This is more urgent than yours....

Insp Michael: I doubt.

Insp Philo: Its about Jesse and Jasmine.

Insp Melvina: It seems I'm closer to finding my niece.

Insp Michael: Ok, let's go to your office ( referring to Insp. Philo)

Insp. Philo: (Opens the slide door) Pls do have your seat.

Insp. Melvina: ( Brings out her phone and shows a picture to Insp. Michael). This is my niece. The new hair stylist covering up for the know stylist which will last for a few months, knows Jessica...This means whoever is with Jessica, has a direct link with the abductors.

Insp. Philo: One Jesse called me with a street line, he earnestly wanted speaking with you, He said he saw his sister's photograph, that's Jasmine in the barber's shop and that you promised to help him.

Insp. Michael: This is getting interesting... That means the barber has a connection with Jasmine... Ive always suspected that guy.

Insp. Philo: Not so fast. If he found his sister's picture in the barber's shop... We need to figure out the 'HOW, WHEN AND HOW" he found it.

Insp Melvina: Could it be that it was hidden in one of the barber's belonging, or the barbet had a visitor, who in turn brought the picture....

Insp Michael: I strongly feel there's a connection between the new hairstylist and stylish our barber...

Give me 30minutes, let me investigate something...

I'll be right back.

Immediately, Insp Samadina peeped through insp Philo's office and saw insp Melvina and being curious she asked of the whereabout of Insp Michael, she was informed that he stepped out briefly and would be back shortly.

Insp Philo: Hope all is well with you and Insp Michael, as he said he urgently want to see you and in turn see Gen Stan…

Insp Samadina: True , also its both of us that will see Gen Stan... Ok I'll let you in on what's been happening since... This is because your Insp Michael's close pals here.

She begins to let the in on all that has been happening.

Insp Michael: (Went to the mechanic shop) You all look so unkept.. you know what , Six of you should go have an hair and beard cut...its so bushy that I couldn't recognise you all well...

( He brings out some amount) , Here, giving cash to one of the apprentice, that's the amount to settle your bills..

He whispers to one of the apprentice saying 'I need a favour from you'

Apprentice: Anything sir, I'm listening.

Insp Michael: Please do all it takes and tell the barber's apprentice that I'm waiting for him here, do make sure that he comes out.

Apprentice: Is that all.

Insp Michael: That's all.

Apprentice: Ok he will be out In less than 10minutes.

BARBER'S SHOP.

The six apprentice from the mechanic shop entered the barber's shop. They were dressed in an unkept manner and looking sweaty.

The last apprentice who wanted to enter, called the attention of Adam and said' Hey boy, come unhook my jean, it has locked with the slide...

Immediately Adam bent down to assist him, the apprentice bent down too and whispered in his ears saying 'Inspector is waiting for you in the mechanic shop.

Immediately the other apprentices were all talking randomly, while one of them said I'm hungry.

Another apprentice said, 'Oh there's another barber's shop near the eatery down the road... Let's go there.

Stylish, not wanting to loose the six of them, sent Adam to go get them what they want..

Apprentice: My man, what would you love to eat...

Stylish: No nothing, I'm okay...

Apprentice: Hey boy, what do you want.

Adam: Nothing sir.

Apprentice: Oh I see, because your boss is here.. Reason you said no. Ok just get yourself snacks and soft drink.. You can eat them later..

Be fast o. I'm really hungry...

Adam quickly went to get it. As he was going, seeing that his boss was busy barbing his new clients, he quickly reached out for the the Mechanic shop and saw Insp Michael.. He embraced him as one who just saw his lost brother...

Immediately, Insp Michael drove him to a secured place. And he told all he knew and saw to Insp Michael...

One Hour later...

Apprentice: Where is the boy. Hope he's not a thief. Its almost an hour and he's yet for return. Young boys of nowadays , this is what they do.

Stylish was getting worried already. He was done with the haircut of the six apprentice.

Stylish ordered for what they sent Adam to buy, and got it for them so as not to cause a scene..

The six apprentice suggested to the barber that he should go to the nearest police station to report the case of a missing boy and that they wouldn't mind giving their own statement.

Stylish objected and said 'it seems he went

to play ball with his friends, he further said that he will go check up on him at the field..

Immediately, the six apprentice left the barber's shop and they found his response strange.

They were all looking cute.

TWO HOURS THIRTY MINUTES LATER.

Insp Michael: (He went to his office, not informing anyone of his arrival) He bowed his head on his desk and slept off... He was really exhausted.

Insp Michael's Phone rings.

No response.

Five minutes later, Insp Caro went to his office and saw him. Surprised to see his head on his desk, while his phone was on his desk too.

Immediately, she went to his back and tickled his rib, immediately, Insp Michael put his head up.

Insp Michael: Oh, you, what are you doing here.

Insp Caro: I called, no response, reason I'm here.

Insp Michael: Oh, pardon me, I didn't hear my phone ring. So what brings you here.

Insp Caro: You need to sign for the final approval of distribution of arms