PREVIOUSLY ON “AN EVENING WITH EVA”: “This is code Amber. Gather all Super Agents and the Tactics team at the Watch Tower. We meet at 21:00 hours.” – Major General. “This would only hurt just a little.” – Sophia. “Welcome agents. Our organization has been infiltrated. This has never happened before. The threat has been nullified. However, this is to warn you that you should be on the alert now than ever before. There could be others like her as there is also a more desperate detective who wants to get behind the situation. Temporary steps have been taken. Be on the lookout. As from now, you will resume normal jobs at various offices assigned to you. You will find a file under your pillows when you get home. You would be contacted if we need you. That will be all. Super Agents wait behind.” – Major General. “I am coming home. Okay. I am fine. See you soon.” – Detective Ahmed “How may I help you Mr. Ahmed?” – Tawo “Please doctor, where am I? Where are my phones? How long have I been here?” – Detective Ahmed “You have been poking your nose into business that is bigger than you. The crash should have killed you. You are lucky to be alive. Ï just injected you with a form of Amnesia virus. When you wake up you will lose all memory of the past five weeks. I was never here. Good day Ahmed.” – Tawo “I’m done. Your turn to move.” – Tawo “Sean, we need to have a small talk” – Sophia “I am going to ask only one more time. Where is Eva?” – Thug “The mouse is in the hole. Your move.” – Shina “Put your hands up. Who are you? Show me your ID card!” – Guard “It’s in my bag. Can I get it?” – Ambrose “I’m done. Pick the exhibits at the mansion.” – Ambrose “Evening General.” – Sophia “Initiate Operation Eva” – Major General. AND NOW. Episode 12 He gave his opponent a ‘close line’ and his opponent fell down, knocked out. He looked at the crowd and waved his hand before his eyes. The fans shouted, “You can’t see me!!!” He picked up his opponent and launched his trade mark finishing move. His opponent lay on the floor of ring, dazed. Not moving. No one was yet to survive this deadly finishing move. The champion went on top of his opponent and raised the left leg. The referee rushed to their side, and began hitting the ring floor: “One. Two. Three!!!” and the bell rang. John Cena had just defeated The Undertaker to retain his crown as the WWE Champion. He crawled away from the body of his opponent, stood by the ring side and posed for his fans. They were chanting his name and raising placards which had boldly inscribed on them, “WE LOVE YOU JOHN” “YOU CAN’T SEE ME” “JOHN CENA, SIMPLY THE BEST.” Sean was delighted. He had been counting with the referee and jumped when John Cena won. He loved wrestling. John Cena was his Idol. What made it more special for him was that The Undertaker had previously defeated John Cena during Royal Rumble when they were the last two people in the ring. There had been a cheat when John Cena’s rivals came into the ring and hit him with an iron chair. This gave the Undertaker an advantage which gave him the victory. It was payback time. He was still basking in the euphoria of this victory when there was a knock on his door. He turned down the volume of the plasma television on the wall and listened again. The knock came again. “The door is open.” Sean said as he half guessed who it was. “I need some help with the door please.” A female voice replied. It was Sophia as he suspected. He got up and opened the door allowing her to come in with the tray she had in hand. She dropped the tray on the small bedside table and opened the contents of the covered china glass plates. He closed the door and joined her on the bed keeping considerable distance. “I brought dinner Sean. Let’s eat.” Sophia said. It was more of a command than a request. They dug into the Amala and Efo riro eating the Amala from one huge plate and also the Efo riro from another huge bowl. After the meal, they took turns washing hands in the sink in Sean’s bathroom. Sophia went first. While Sean was washing, she called someone to bring them refreshments. Sean broke the silence. “How did you know that I like efo riro and amala?” He asked smiling. “We know everything about you. We have been watching you for quite a while. Have you read the files I gave to you?” She asked. “Yes I finished reading last night.” He answered. “So you know what you are in for?” She queried. “Do I have a choice?” He replied. “There is actually a choice. You can walk out that door and call the police. You will not be alive to finish and drop the call. And they will never find your body” Sophia said with a deadly smile. Sean was scared but did not show it. He had somehow gotten tougher by all the events that had happened to him and eventually landed him here. His next statement was a mistake. “I know I am supposed to be scared right now. But the funny thing is, I am not.” Sean boasted. Sophia shined her pretty teeth. “No one is asking you to be afraid boy. You see in …” Sophia began but was interrupted by a knock on the door. A young man came in with a bucket containing a bottle of McDowells, two bottles of Vodka and many cans of Power Horse. He had ice in a smaller bucket. He served the contents and took away the tray with the plates of food. He was leaving and almost at the door when, Sophia called him back. “Thomas.” “Yes ma’am” He replied. In one very quick motion, she pulled her pants (Trousers) up at the ankles and brought out a small gold embroidered pistol. From her sitting position, five meters from where he stood she pointed the gun at him and pulled the trigger. Blood splattered on the wall behind him as he fell down in one heap, the tray falling from his hands. He was breathing softly and was in pains. He groaned. Sophia got up, walked to the body and stood in front of Thomas, looking at him. She aimed at his heart and shot him again. He was dead. Sean was shocked. He had already peed on himself. He was scared and afraid. He was shaking visibly. Sophia slowly put her gun back in the holster strapped to her ankle and covered it up with her pants. She smiled very warmly at Sean. “Lesson number one: Be Ruthless. Be very very ruthless. Be as gentle as a dove and as dangerous as a shark. Stop shaking and clean up this mess. You have two hours to scrub this room clean and get rid of the body. Chop it into pieces and feed it to the dogs in the fortress. Bring the head to me. See you at 11pm.” Sophia finished and walked out of the room. Sean was speechless. Eva woke up in a very strange room. She got up slowly from the bed as she squinted at the lights that were almost blinding her. Tzhe room was painted in white. Everything was white and clean. The sheets, the bed, the curtains, and the walls were all white. Was she dead and in heaven? She thought to herself. There was a man sitting a few meters away from her, legs crossed, and watching her. He was dressed in a black suit, white shirt and a black tie. He had slippers on. What kind of a bush man is this one? She thought. The man was incredibly handsome though. She sat upright on the bed. She yawned. “Hello Eva.” Shina greeted “Where am I? Who are you?” What’s happening?” Eva asked. “You have been here for two days. My name is Shina. You are at The Mansion.” Shina replied. “A lady took me from the Dinner and Award party. I want to speak with her. Please.” Eva begged. “She’s dead.” Shina replied and got up. Eva moved into her bed, folded her arms around her legs and looked scared. What was happening? She thought to herself. She was promised a safe return by the woman who took her away. Now she is dead? He must be bluffing. As she thought about all these, she began to recall the events of that evening. She remembered the woman in the bathroom at the Hall and how she got out. She remembered stopping at Law School by the Lagoon. Then she gasped. Everything was coming back to her now. She remembered how Shina had ordered everyone to come down and how the agent was killed. She remembered how her body was dumped in the lagoon. These people were not jokers. Her heart began to beat fast. Shina walked towards her and sat at the edge of the bed. He was calm. He smiled. “Beauty was a double agent. She was a spy. I had to take her out. And just so you know, I was glad to. This is a huge corporation and we will not allow anyone to foil its operations. If I got an order to kill you Eva, you would be dead. I do not know what The General has planned for you, but I am sure you mean a lot to him for him to use his Lieutenants in missions as these. Everything you need has been provided for. You have everything you might need in the wardrobe. We got you new clothes, shoes and underwear from your favorite store, Kinky Women. We also got you a pack of Tampon because we know your period is starting tomorrow. Your special cream, soap and shaver have also been provided for. If there’s anything else you need, just dial *345# for the list agents at your command and their designations.” Shina said. “How do you know all these things?” Eva asked. She was shocked and inwardly impressed. “We know everything about you Eva. We do our homework well.” Shina replied. “But I have to be at work. My mother would be worried sick because I see her every day. I have a fiancé. He would have started a search party by now.” Eva said. “Your Boss received your letter of resignation last night. Your fiancé is out of the country for 4 months. He got a promotion at the Dinner Ceremony and resumed immediately. Your mother is safe and taken care of. She has been getting text messages from you and your fiancé telling her not to worry and that both of you are together. We have your phone. We hacked into Kunle’s phone. Not a big deal. We have made him so busy; he doesn’t even have time to suspect a thing. Your mother’s phone is controlled too. We interrupt her outgoing and incoming calls to any suspected number. We are everywhere.”Shina replied. Eva was shocked. She wanted to speak but Shina asked her to be quiet. He brought out his phone and dialed a number. It rang once and the line clicked. Someone was on the other line. Shina put the phone on speaker. “Francis, what’s the target’s status?” Shina asked. “She’s preparing Aditan soup in the kitchen. Wearing a long blue dress over an Ankara wrapper. She just finished her daily devotional. She is singing and cooking in the kitchen.” Francis replied. “I need visual confirmation. Initiate video.” Shina commanded. Shina placed his phone on the bed in front of Eva as she watched the camera zoom in on her mother. She was convinced beyond doubt. She was looking happy and was dancing at intervals while slicing the Aditan leaves. Tears welled in her eyes. Shina grabbed the phone and spoke to Francis. “Stay alert, Francis. Good job.” “Oga mi, I want some real action. This woman is boring. Can I go in and kill her? I really…” Francis was still speaking when Shina cut him off. He smiled at Eva. “Please I would do anything you want. He should not harm my mother.” Eva sobbed. “He won’t touch your mother. No one will. As long as you behave yourself, everything will be fine.” Shina assured her. He held her right shoulder and shook her a little. “Can I speak with her? Please?” Eva begged. “We have arranged for you to visit her tonight and spend the night with her. You can convince her you are travelling or anything. Just let her know you won’t be seeing her in a long while. Don’t try anything funny sweety. We will take you out. Trust me. We have back up plans just in case you try anything funny. I won’t think twice about killing your mother and leaving you in the hands of Francis. He loves dead pretty women.” Shina said, getting up from the bed. “Thank you so much.” Eva replied. Shina ignored her. He looked around the room, wore his slippers and grabbed his ‘panama ‘cap from the chair he was sitting on. He faced her. She was still sobbing. She will get over it, he told himself. “If you need me for anything, just press and hold 0. It’s my speed dial number.” Eva nodded. He was halfway across the room when he turned. “One more thing. Breakfast is at 8am. Someone would like to meet you.” He looked at his wrist watch and continued, “You have less than two hours. She hates to be kept waiting.” He walked out and shut the door. Detective Ahmed was woken up by a very loud bang in his compound. It sounded like a gunshot. His dogs were barking frantically and all of a sudden went quiet. He was automatically alert and reached under the bed to get his pistol. At the same time, his right hand traced the wall above him and found the light switch. He turned it on. There was a huge white paper on his door with a message written in red ink: “BE CAREFUL AHMED. YOU WILL NOT BE WARNED AGAIN.” He got up and inspected the ink. It was blood. He checked the door. It was not forced. It had been opened from the outside. He got out of his room and went to the sitting room. He turned on the lights. The same message was on the left wall of his sitting room. He smiled. He went outside and found his two dogs dead. He was angry. He knelt beside his best friend, Jimmy. The dog had been with him for 5 years. It was his best friend. He got up. His eyes were red. These guys had just messed with the wrong cop. He paced for a while, circling his dead dogs. He moved them beside each other, sat down on the floor beside his them in a yoga position and closed his eyes. He put his hands on his laps and said to himself. “THIS IS WAR
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