Tiit For Tat - S01 E38

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Tiit For Tat - S01 E38

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 38

Glimmers of Freedom

True freedom is always spiritual. It has something to do with your innermost being, which cannot be chained, handcuffed, or put into a jail. ~Rajneesh

[Mike's POV ]

~~Ghana~~

I have been working as a security man at the Kotoka International Airport for just two months now.

I loved that work. We were given three weeks’ training prior to the work and that experience had been quite valuable. We often ran shift. Today was my off day.

I was in the small room I rented with the money I accumulated from carrying loads at Makola Market.

It was a single room with a porch. I even managed to buy a mini- size T.V.

My mind drifted to my sister. How was she faring ? Was she tortured, mistreated or even raped?

I was answered by a loud silence.

“Hmmm.”

In order to kill the boredom, I turned on the TV and chanced on a movie titled

“THE FORBIDDEN TREASURE”

In the movie, Emeline’s Father was killed and Pain was written all over her eyes including her siblings. The man pulled the trigger in front of her. He hit her mother with the back of the gun and she was unconscious. When the man left,they got out and rushed to their mother.

“Mama wake up.”

Their father’s blood was all over the floor. They cried more when they heard their father uttering his last words.

“Take care, my child.”

His last breath escaped.

“HELP!!!”

They called for help…….

<<<<<

I pressed the power button and the TV went off. I couldn’t hold my tears. This movie had just sent me down the sad memory lane where my mother was killed by thugs.

***

Suddenly my phone started ringing. Surely they wanted to tell me my sister was dead, I presumed.

Without picking the call, I brought out a knife.

Well. It didn’t matter anymore. I would join her soon. I looked at the cold edge of the blade. I closed my eyes and directed the knife towards my stomach.

I said, ” Father, forgive me.”

The phone continued to ring. Suddenly, a white light flashed in my direction and encircled me. The room became windy and the knife was shaken off from my hand. My hand mistakenly touched the

“receive call” button.

I was surprised when I heared my sister’s voice.

“Hello brother! Hello,hello. ….!!”

I picked the mobile phone and answered, “Yes, Rosy, how are you able to make a call to me from your holding place?”

Rosaline said , ” I ran away.

“How did you do It?” I asked.

I will tell you when I see you. Where

are you?”

“Ghana,” I answerd succinctly.

“Ghana?” She asked in, surprised.

“Yes, Ghana.”

“Why?”

“It’s a long story.”

“Tell me.”

I told her my fearful experiences that led to my escape to Ghana.

I also narrated my encounter with Mr. Toby, his secret and how my friend nearly sacrificed me for money.

“When we meet, we will talk in details. Now I’m going to send you some money so that you can come and join me here in Ghana,” I told her.

“Yes, brother. I will be waiting,”said Rosaline.

<Third Person POV>

Las Vegas, USA

The gangsters went to Rosaline’s holding room only to discover Roberto dead, in a pool of blood. Jackson was fast asleep when he was called and told Rosaline had escaped. He scolded his colleagues for failing to catch her. He had one fear-how to tell his boss Supremo about the unfortunate incident.

He knew Roberto was cynthia’s brother.

Zolabin was still frolicking and honeymooning with Cynthia. It was an all-day activity.

Drink,Eat, Sex and Sleep.

Zolabin was preparing to take Cynthia out to Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood when a call came through.

The call was becoming incessant.

“Babe, let me pick this call. Just a second. I will be with you shortly. Just be in the car,” Zolabin said.

“Okay ,dear, I will be waiting”

Cynthia said.

Zolabin picked the call and asked Jackson why he was disturbing him during his honeymoon.

Jackson apologized but said it was urgent.

“Yes, I’m listening. Tell me what it is that can’t wait.”

The girl had escaped. She killed Roberto to facilitate her escape.”

“What! ” Zolabin shouted involuntary and Cynthia came into the room.

“What is this, dear?”

Zolabin was quiet

“Please tell me, I’m getting worried.”

Zolabin stood up and said, ” I’m afraid the rest of our honeymoon have to be cancelled. Get ready. We are going home,Nigeria.

One Week Later..

Gina was at St.Paul Missionary Hospital, taking care of the sick when she received a call from Jackson.

Jackson: Hi Gina.

Gina: Hi Jackson

Jackson: I miss you

Gina: Same here.

Jackson: Hmm.You don’t sound so sure.

Gina: Well. You can’t blame me. You don’t call me often so anytime you call,I know you need my help.

Jackson: that’s quite true.

Gina: So how Can I help you this time around?

Jackson: it’s not an online matter. Let’s meet after work. Come to my house. This is the address….

Gina laughed. She had always admire Jackson irrespective of the fact that she knew very well he was a criminal, a thug. Perhaps that was the reason why she gave out Mike’s location to him that day the thugs hijacked their hospital.

It’s funny most ladies are attracted to guys with maladjusted behaviours more than the good ones.

***

What will happen now that Rosaline was going to join her brother in Ghana?

Will they ever avenge the injustice done to them and their parents?

Are the criminals having another plan?

To Be Continued...