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Episode 26

Sophia was shocked. A million questions ran
through her mind. When? Why? How? The
General never makes himself available
physically. On one hand she could count the
number of agents in the Corporation that had
seen the General face to face. Whenever the
General makes an appearance, something was
definitely not right. She opened her mouth but
no words came out.

“Hello Agent S” The General said
He was seated on the far left corner in the
room on a wooden chair by the reading table.

He crossed his legs and smiled.

“Good Evening General. What do I owe this
huge visit?” Sophia replied with a little bit of
restored calm. She backed the door and folded
her arms.

“S. Of all my lieutenants, you are the closest
to my heart. I place you even above my son,
Tawo. So far, you haven’t given me any reason to regret my decision.” The General said, getting up from the chair.

He walked towards Sophia and stood less than
two yards in front of her. His eyes pierced
hers. His stare was strong, authoritative, and
commanding. She didn’t flinch. She
maintained her calm demeanor. She almost
smiled.

“Sophia, is anything wrong? Is there
something you need help with? I can reassign
Project Eva to Shina and give you a long
deserved break, maybe a vacation at the
Caribbean.” The General said.

Sophia did not break the gaze.

“I am perfectly fine sir. I will deliver the
project. Things are looking good. Sean is
already on his prerequisite professional
training and Eva has been emotionally
stabilized for her role. Getting her to give up
her emotions, her loved ones and her career
was the tricky part, but that has been done.

She understands what needs to be done and is
ready to begin. We are getting her ready for
the physicals.” Sophia replied.

“Okay. Anything else I should be aware of?”

The General asked.

Sophia paused for a while. She tried to read
the General’s expression but it was blank. The
man was as cold as ice.

“I have everything under control General.”

Sophia insisted.

The General shrugged and walked away from
Sophia. He went to her bed, dipped his hand
under the wooden support and dragged out a
small bottle of Vodka. The bottle was half full.

Sophia was surprised. How did the General
know that she kept a bottle under her bed?
“Don’t look so surprised. I know everything
about you.” The General said. He took the
bottle and walked to the door. He turned.

“I know what you just did and where you went.

You did your best. Sorry about Marshal. I
have sent an elite squad to pick up his body. I
do not expect the Colonel to be around when
the squad gets to Ahmed’s residence. But if he
is, he would be taken dead or alive. I know
everything that goes on with my Lieutenants.

If I keep doing everything myself, how would
any of you be good enough to become
General? I lie low because I need you to prove
me wrong. I am disappointed in all of you.

You are still on track with Project Eva. I will
still leave that to you. But just one mistake
from you and you will be sorry. Leave the
Colonel to me. I am going to handle him.” The
General said and walked out of the door.

Sophia had had enough for one night. She
didn’t bother taking off her clothes as she la!d
on the bed, drifting into a long, much needed
sleep.


The Colonel entered the bedroom in exactly 15
minutes, holding a syringe. He grabbed
Ahmed’s leg and shook them, waking him up.

He sat up sluggishly. He still felt sleepy. The
Colonel gently slapped Ahmed’s cheeks
several times.

“Wake boy. We have to move!” The Colonel
said.

He tapped Ahmed’s wrist. When he got a vein,
he injected the serum into Ahmed’s body.

“That should fix you. Do not carry anything
that would slow us down. Just your phones,
your ATM cards and a face cap. Remember
your guns,” The Colonel said.

Five minutes later, both men hurried out of the
compound in Ahmed’s Mazda mpv with the
Colonel at the wheel. As they turned into the
freeway, two black military Ford Vans went
passed them and into Ahmed’s street. The
Colonel sensed danger and stepped on the
accelerator. The Colonel checked his rear view
mirror as he drove, looking out for any tracers.

He had driven for about 6 minutes when he
noticed a black land cruiser jeep tailing him.

“Son, look in the rear view mirror. Notice
anything?” The Colonel asked Ahmed.

Ahmed looked in the mirror. He studied the
mirror for a couple of minutes.

“We have a tail Uncle.” Ahmed replied.

“Now, this is how you lose a tracker. Watch
me” The Colonel said.

The Colonel stepped on the accelerator,
increasing his speed to 100km/hr. There were
few cars on the express way. The Land Cruiser
jeep was no longer in view. Ahmed smiled.

“That was easy.” Ahmed said grinning.

The Colonel kept a straight face and his eyes
on the rear view. A few minutes later, the jeep
materialized.

“What took you so long?” The Colonel said to
himself, a little smile creeping up his face.

“Put on your seat belt Ahmed. It’s going to be a very rough ride.” The Colonel said.

Ahmed quickly strapped himself in his chair.

The Colonel switched to the final gear and hit
the accelerator. He sped past other cars on
the high way, swerving left and right without
reducing speed. The tires screeched as the
swerved. Ahmed was surprised at how the
Colonel was still able to switch on the
trafficator just before he swerved and overtook
the cars. The Colonel had completely forgotten
that a brake existed.

The jeep was coming very close to them now,
as both vehicles moved at high speed. The
Colonel swerved to the right lane, taking his
feet off the accelerator. As the car’s speed
dropped steadily, the jeep got closer. The jeep
left the car’s rear swerved left and was
coming level with The Colonel.

“Yes. More…Just a little more…” The Colonel
said,
“Ahmed, Give me your gun. Now!” The Colonel barked.

Ahmed handed over his .43 automatic pistol
to his Uncle. As the jeep reduced speed, the
colonel took the gun in his left hand. He rolled
down his window, aimed and shot the jeep’s
front tyre. There was a deafening sound as the
tyre burst and began to wobble. The Colonel
suddenly stepped on the accelerator, catching
his tracker unawares.

He was about 20 meters away when he
suddenly stepped on the brakes and swerved
the steering in a U-turn. The tires screeched.

The jeep was moving at 40km/hr now, trying
to balance and park properly. The Colonel put
the car in gear 2, approaching the jeep’s
direction. He hit the brakes, got his head out
of the window and aimed at the jeep’s driver
as the car got closer. The man driving the
jeep, sensing danger opened the door and
tried to get out. The Colonel pulled the
trigger. It was a head shot. The bullet pierced
the windscreen, hitting the driver on his
forehead.

The Colonel put the car in reverse. As he
reversed, he aimed at the fuel tank on the
jeep. He fired. The jeep went up in flames.

Ahmed curled up in his chair as he watched in
awe at everything his uncle did. The Colonel
turned the car around, moved forwards far
away from the burning car and parked.

He looked at Ahmed. He smiled as he opened
the door.

“Take the wheel. Let’s get out of here.”

THREE YEARS LATER . . .


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