"daddy, daddy, said a little boy running to his father who laid sick on a bed, and a woman following him from behind.
"Mummy, what's wrong with daddy, why's his face swollen? The little boy asked his mother, she held his hand.
"well my son.. never you grow up to be like your father, she told the boy touching him with her mother careering hands, "baby can you wait for mummy outside, I'll like to speak to your father"
"but mum, I just came, said the little boy, she shakes her head.
"ok mummy" with a sad face grabbing his bag pack tight, the little boy turned leaving.
"don't worry Tomisin I'll pay you a visit, Said his sick father, (door closes),
"no please don't come paying him a visit we don't want you, Bola I can't believe you stool from an old woman, now look at what you've done to yourself, you can't even walk.. thank God you already signed those divorce papers, because I can't see my self taking care of your mess up body, I can't.. I can't believe you were begging me to bring that paper down, you think, that you will change you, I would have left you a long time ago if not for our baby, the way things are turning now, has given me inspiration to give up on you" Bola stretched out his hand to touch her
"but Tomiwa.. (she knocks his hand off), ok I'm sorry I was, I don't know what got into me, it was just remaining two days for me to change, just two days Tomiwa please, please I beg of you for a second chance" he pleaded she got up moving away from him, and folded her arms.
"excuse me Bola, did you just call that two days, it's a pity you got eaten up, for that which you so much desire, your greed for wealth, you went on a blind date with a young lady, you are emotionally insane Bola, I.. I can't just stand you, neither will I let our son be raised by a man like you, said Tomiwa lifting her hand bag in anger to leave, Bola quickly held the beg.
"Tomiwa, Please can you help me search for the number Sofia, I'll have to return the things I stool, said Bola.
"oh you haven't returned it yet, I thought you still want to make some wealth, you foolish old man, give me that phone.. (she snatched the phone from him)
Next day Alex went to visit Moonfleks alone, without informing Sofia,
"good morning sir, said Alex,
"yes boy, why did you come to see me, I thought, I've made up my mind with you guys yesterday?, Moonfleks questioned him.
"yes sir, you did, all because Sofia was here, but this time around I came alone, without her knowledge, said Alex as Moonfleks folded his arms, in dip breath, resting his back on the chair.
"sir, I've to get you out of here, if you thinking of your case getting to court, things will get more complicated than you ever image, and that's why they kept you in here to rot hopelessly" Alex shifted his chair forward with his elbow on the table "if you were setup, we don't know who, could've done that, but still I want you to tell me exactly what happened that night" Alex told Moonfleks.
Moonfleks places his hands on the table; ok young boy, (he clears his throat), well I've an older brother, who my late father tested so much, his name is Valentine, I loved him so.. much, so much that I always defend him in front of my father, but he never stopped playing his bad gangs stuff, he never changed.
Moonfleks moved closer; so, when my late father saw that Valentine wasn't going to change, he immediately signed all his documents in my name, planning for the future with me, so one day I saw Valentine poison my late father, without him knowing that my late father has the documents signed already, and till today he is not aware I know, he poisoned my late father, and now he just set me up, so he can get all I've, so now boy.. (released breath), tell me how you want to get me out of here, said Moonfleks resting his back.
"Mr. Moonfleks, what I'm about to tell you, no body must hear it, except your room partners, because there is no way you will be able to escape without them being part of the game, I've spoken with my family doctor and he said there are drugs you are going to take, you mustn't skip a dos of it, because if you do then, you've no way out, which means you are going to die, said Alex seeing the police man coming towards them,
"excuse me, your visit time has elapsed, said the cop.
"thank you little boy, said Moonfleks leaving.
Valentine was already standing in front of Moonfleks company, commanding his men to throw everyone out and clean up the place,
"sir should we clear your small office? one of his men asked, this shaked a thundering slap on the young man's face, "fool did I include my office? Valentine asked,
"but sir you said, we should clear the whole building, said the young man shivering,
"are you still standing here?, Valentine questioned, immediately the young man ran back inside.
"hey look here Valentine, we'll suit you to court, said Miss Lily, as the worker began to throw vegetables on him.
"Stephen read aloud the letter, for this low life's, said Valentine.
Stephen came forward, caring a paper on his hand, as everyone listened, "A letter from Mr. Moonfleks, my workers and those who are using my company for free, I'm sorry I can't stand in front of you all to say this but, I hope you comply with the conditions your new owner gives you thank, said Stephen, folding back the letter.
"but every one life is not over, Mr. Valentine here said, he'll give us a chance, for dose who opened their businesses here, but we'll have to pay, we've to comply, most of us started out business here, why some of us had stayed here for a long time, so we can't move to another place and then lose our customers, the only way to move forward is by moving our agreement to him, said Stephen with everyone agreeing, while those who were workers under Moonfleks left.
"I most confirm this from Mr. Moonfleks himself, I don't believe a think written on that paper, said Anthony speaking to Lily, as he walks out.
"Anthony wait I'll be walking along with you, said Lily running after Anthony.
"Hello Oliver, please I would like to see you, said Alex, as a ladies voice spoke; yes it me were can we meet?
"please can I speak with Oliver, said Alex dropping the call.
Alex typing to call again, his phone rang seeing the same number he just called, he picked it, "hello…. (Loud speaker laughter).
"It's me Oliver, a male voice said, I was just protecting myself from fellow hackers, said Oliver.
"well Oliver, can we meet somewhere? Alex asked.
"where do you want us to meet, I'll come there immediately, said Oliver,
"let's meet at the same restaurant, said Alex.
"Ok but you'll have to buy me something to eat, I haven't eaten" Oliver told him, "deal see you, said Alex the call dropped.
A Sharp knock on the door, Margret stood up, (door opens).
"yes how may I help you? She asked,
"we are hear to visit Mr. Moonfleks, said Lily with Anthony nodding,
"ok just wait right here, said Margret closing the door. "Sofia" Sofia raised up her head from the bed, "hmm.. "well, there are two people right outside in search of dad, (Sofia stood up walking slowly to the door), door slammed open.
"Good morning, Anthony greeted with Sofia trying to see clearly,
"sorry for disturbing you, we're here to see Mr. Moonfleks, said Lily,
"oh his off to work, Sofia told them.
"Sorry but you can't lie to us, we are not fools, we just arrived from the company, said Anthony with Miss Lily nodding her head in agreement,
"what are you trying to say?, Sofia questioned with a sharp look.
"Well your dad is not at work, mean while his brother Valentine is throwing people's businesses out of the company, and claiming to have bought the company, which he actually had some body read out your father's letter and showed us a document, said Miss Lily,
"what? Sofia exclaimed.
"No, no this can't be true, you've been read a fake, my dad will never sell off his company to him, no mater the hock his been hanged with, talk less of selling it to an outsider, said Sofia
"well we aren't sure, but that's what we're seeing, Miss Lily told Sofia. Sofia saw no lies in their eyes, after a blink she rushing back inside, ransacking for a cloth to ware.
"Sofia why are you In a hurry, did something bad happen to dad? Margret questioned her,
"no Margret dad is ok, said Sofia, Margret face expression faints.
"dad is in jail.. and you're In a hurry… it means things are not good.. you've to tell me" Margret demanded. Sofia has gotten dressed up, as she carried her hand bag immediately holding Margret's face, she said; Margret.. dad is in the police station, and uncle is trying to take dad's company, so I've to do something, said Sofia leaving, Margret stood up following Sofia. Getting out side, Sofia had already stopped a taxi with miss Lily and Anthony following her in.
"wait Sofia, Sofia" Margret called running down stirs, as the taxi drove off, Margret turned back in disappointment.
"Father how could you do such a thing to your own brother? Philip bagged into his father's office questioning him. Valentine looked at him and ordered him to sit,
"but father I told you, I'll do it my way, said Philip,
"Philip… have a sit, he ordered again, as Philip sat down. Valentine stood up ordering his men's out of his office, (door slam open and closed) he gave Philip a rough slap on the face,
"I told you, not to be a fool to a woman, but instead you went out there to disgrace me, in front of those spies, do you think she loves you? (Philip couldn't answer, showing a tough face), Valentine grab's Philip by his cloth; Answer me, (lifting Philip off the chair), huh.. answer me! (Philip refused to say a word, as Valentine lands him another slap falling back on the sofa, while Valentine staggered almost falling, Philip quickly got up holding him, immediately Valentine pushed Philip's hand away).
"Oh Lord!, why is my son a fool, why must he be this foolish, when will he learn, said Valentine in a sober tone, he sat down putting his head down in shame, with his two hands placed on the table, he commands with his hand,
"jus.. just get out of my office. Philip got up in anger walking out of the office.
"Get off my way, I must see my uncle, he has a lot to explain" Sofia dragging with the guards,
"yes, you all should get out of her way, your boss is a bloody thief, said Anthony, (the guards giggled).
"sorry mam we can't let you in, one of the guards said, struggling with her.
"Oh! short your crab, she has the right to see her uncle, he's a gold-digger, you brains of bamboo, let go off her, said Anthony hitting one of them, immediately he grabbed Anthony lifting him up, miss Lily began to hit the guide,
"would you let go of him this instant, how can you threaten a young boy, you rotten fellow" miss Lily insulted him pulling the suit.
"you pinch of burger, would you shot up, said the guide.
"What's going on here? Philip asked as he sighted Sofia,(surprise gasp)….