Chapter 7 7

"This life is beautiful, though everything seems to be falling apart!!!".

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"Welcome to city TV, I'm molly and I have here with me the Hamilton's. " the camera showed the Hamilton's sitting with molly Kelly a TV reporter. After Linda's confession, Daniel and his sons were called to the city TV for an interview.

"Thank you for the interview molly Kelly"Daniel appreciated.

Molly smiled and began the interview. "How do you feel when you saw an article about your children? " she asked.

Daniel cleared his throat and shifted on his chair. " like a normal father I was disappointed at first but, I have full trust that my children would never do that. someone out there is trying to ruin my name. "

"Oh, rivalry I get. so over to the accused mister Lucas and Larry. Do you know who the woman is? And is she telling the truth? "Molly throws the question at the twins.

They both looked at themselves then Lucas the one with the brown hair spoke up first. "Everything was a lie, we are not rapists. She even released a video stating that it was all a lie. We have a good name to protect and I'm not surprised if someone tries to tarnish our names".

Lucas and Larry Hamilton, are both twins known for their bad attitude toward molesting women but every time they are caught in the act their father does everything to get them out. Lucas has brown hair while Larry has black hair, both are alike but their hair differentiates them.

"Okay, mister Luca. A video was released and it shows two guys who looked exactly like you. what do you have to say to this? "Molly tackled them with another question.

"Well, "Larry the one with the black hair gave a reply. "As my father and brother had said, someone out there is trying to give us a bad name and they hired a girl to do their dirty work. "

Molly smiled and face the camera. "Oh there you have it, good people of mecianda, the Hamilton's have cleared their name. All the videos and articles posted are all fabricated as they have said. So disregard any news concerning the rape. Thank you Mr. Hamilton's for coming to our shows.

"The pleasure is all mine Molly Kelly" Daniel replied smiling.

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"This is Lara Johnson requesting for an ambulance and a backup. there has being a case of murder at mountain street " Lara spoke to her walkie-talkie requesting backup.

Mary let out a scream at the sight of Linda's body. "No! No!! No!!! "She shouted and fell to the ground crying. James grabbed her to pull her from the ground but she pushed his hand away. "She trusted me, she just wanted help and now they have killed her. This is all your fault attorney if you haven't come then maybe she wouldn't have died. This is all your fault!!! "Mary pointed an accusing finger at Jeremy.

Jeremy stood there and couldn't do anything. "It was all his fault" resounded on his head. He trembled where he stood. He was getting an attack as his heart was racing fast. Memories of the past came rushing and the memories of his house burning flashed on his head. The nightmares and his family calling for help flashed through his memory. He fell to the ground and held his head. Yomi and Lisa quickly ran to his side.

"What is happening to him? "Lara asked as she watched Jeremy groaning on the floor.

"He hates it when blamed.? He has PTSD. You blaming him has triggered a memory. He blames himself for the death of his family. He was just trying to help you and now you have made it looks like it was his fault" Yomi explained and glared at Mary.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry I didn't know"Mary begged. "I just wanted to help Linda, is he gonna be fine? "

"He will be calm in few minutes" Yomi replied and helped Jeremy from the ground then he gave him a breathing test. "There, it's not your fault Jeremy and you know it. Stay calm and everything would be fine ".

Lara watched as Yomi calm Jeremy down, she felt pity for him and wonder how he had survived the years without his family. Losing her father took a great toll on her and it took months to recover from his death. Seeing Jeremy vulnerable like that was affecting her.

"Is he alright now? "Lara asked as she watched Jeremy looking down.

"I'm good, sorry about my outburst guys" Jeremy apologized even when he didn't do anything wrong. "I'm sorry for Linda's death, I wanted to save her I swear. I didn't know she was going to end up like this. "

"It's not your fault, I'm sorry for blaming you"Mary apologized, she stared at Linda's body and sobbed. "I'm sorry for failing you Linda, I should have done something"

"You did all you could Mary, "James told her and she hugged him and sobbed.

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The ambulance came and took the body away while Lara and another detective inspected the crime scene.

"Mary I'm sorry for your loss but I'll need to ask some questions"Lara bought out a note to write Mary's statement.

"If it's not a stupid question I'll answer"mary replied eyeing Lara.

"When was the last time you saw her? "Lara asked.

"Last night around 9 pm. I got attacked from the back and when I woke up I was tied to a chair with a bomb around my body "Mary sobbed as she replied to Lara. "Linda didn't deserve to die like that".

"I'm sorry about her Mary. We will get to the bottom of this"Lara assured her. she placed a hand on Mary's shoulder and pat it.

"Detective Lara" Jeremy called Lara who walk towards him. "I'm sorry that you have to see me like that earlier. "

"No problem attorney Jeremy. Want to talk about it some other time? "

"No detective, I'm sorry but what happened earlier is a touching story for me" Jeremy smiled as he tries to cover his pain. "Linda's death isn't supposed to happen. She didn't deserve to die without getting justice, please... "Jeremy folded his hand together like he was begging Lara. "Try and find out who is responsible for her death, I know it won't be easy but please try to help her. "

"I'll do my best attorney, "Lara said and pointed to Mary who was walking towards them. "Seems like she wants to say something. I'll see you later Attorney. "Lara walked back to the scene of the crime.

"Attorney "Mary called Jeremy as she walked to him. "I'm sorry about earlier, I didn't mean what I said. It wasn't your fault I'm sorry. "

"Miss mary you don't have to apologize I understand the pain and what you are going through. I'm sorry I didn't help you and Linda"Jeremy spoke with a hint of sincerity. "We can't let her death be in vain, we have to find her killers and clear her name. "

"What do I have to do? "Mary asked.? Jeremy spoke some words to her and she nodded in agreement. "I'm in attorney. James should be interested too. James!!! " she called James who was also busy inspecting the crime scene as a criminalistic getting evidence from crimes was his job.

"Yeah... "James gave Jeremy a long look before turning his attention on Mary. "What is it mary? ".

Mary explained everything Jeremy had said to him. "No way, I'm not interested "he rejected bluntly.

"Come on James, you could help Kemisola."Mary convinced him but that got him angry.

"Don't talk about Kemi like that, I'll get her out myself!!! " he yelled.

Jeremy watched the exchange and wonder who Kemi was to make him looked angry like that

He knows who James was to Mary, he had seen their pictures earlier at Mary's apartment but he wondered what had gone wrong in the past it wasn't his business though.

"Look James, I understand how much you love Kemi. I'll give you some time to think about it". Mary said.

"Your house is no longer safe for you so you can come to mine if you want. I have extra rooms in my house if you are interested "Jeremy proposed.

James quickly spoke up and rejected the offer. "No thanks. she stays with me. Come on Mary "James dragged Mary away from Jeremy leaving him standing there alone as they walked away.

A hand landed on his shoulders and he look at yomi who gave him a nod. "You've done your best Jeremy "

"I don't think it's enough," Jeremy said with uncertainty.

"Trust me, you are doing your best. Come on the car is ready to let's go"Yomi helped Jeremy to the car.

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"This is a hard task Andre, you could die"

"I'll do anything for you boss" Andre bows down to Daniel and the other feathers. "Your loyal servant awaits you".

"Seems loyal enough" park scoffed.? "We will know how loyal you are when the job is done"

"Yes sir" Andre replied and bow again.

"Don't you think this your ideal is bad? "Alissa put in. " Park we are talking about a lot of lives here, why can't you just eliminate him at the airport or something ".

"Are you pitying the others? well, I don't give a damn. That's the only way to get rid of him" park argued. The rest of the feathers all turned to Daniel who was pondering on something.

"What do you have to say, Daniel?" Simone asked.

"We go with park's ideal. It's his airway. Putting a bomb device on the KK chairman won't be easy but that's the only way to get rid of him and label him as a bad person in the eyes of the citizens. "Daniel replied and tapped the table with his fingers. "Alissa pay a visit to Carbuja on Saturday maybe when olusola sees the news he will use his old stupid brain".

"Alright, Daniel"Alissa replied.

"This project has to work out. I have been planning this for years and I'll kill anyone who tries to stop me"Daniel stated. The feathers continue to discuss how to take the KK chairman down.

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Thanks for reading......

Adieu, Linda, she was an interesting character, I felt her pain too...

Let's go catch some bad guys ???

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Melody