Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 14d “We will,” Kofo said. “Do have as much rest as you can ma.” “Goodnight.” ********** “That went better than I thought it would,” Maro said as Kofo dropped the call. Olu Williams got up to leave “it’s late already, I should be on my way. I have to prepare the evidence and file it properly so there are no issues in court on Monday.” “Very well then,” Kofo said. “See you in court.” When he had left Maro asked “do you trust him?” “No,” she replied “but I trust his intelligence. He will do what he is made to see is the wisest for him” “Hmmm, and if he doesn’t decide going along with our plan is the wisest?” Taju asked. “I have made a backup of that conversation,” she said, removing a tape from underneath her drawer. “Experience has taught me not to give anything to Olu without backing it up.” ************ The next morning Aisha finally decided to call Saranja. In response to her hello, he exploded over the phone “You kidnapped the Judge’s son without running it by me!” “And how is that different from you killing Ivie without running it by me?” she retorted “Because, in Nigeria, the judge can pull powerful strings. And if it’s ever traced to me, I’m dead and buried. She will make sure of that.” She laughed scornfully “oh, so you are just afraid for your hide? Don’t worry, we have it all covered, unlike you. She called all those people yesterday and they began a manhunt. We called her and threatened her in the evening. By this morning, the search has been called off. She is ready to play ball. And you know, if you had handled your part well, I would not have had to resort to such desperate and crude methods.” Saranja clenched his fist in anger. This woman ticked him off! ************ That afternoon, Justice Douglas received a call. They did not even allow her say hello. This time it wasn’t the female voice she was beginning to grow familiar with. It was a male voice she had never heard before “We are pleased you are cooperating. All the police search parties seem to have been called back, so we will allow you on favor. But note that if we as much as suspect any foul play on your part, he’s a goner. Now, to the favor – the voice you will hear next is one I’m sure you are dying to hear” “Hello mum,” Timi’s voice came clear over the connection “Oh, my baby, how are you? Are you eating? Are they hurting you, Lord, protect my son,” she said, the words rushing out of her with the same intensity as the tears gushing from her face. “We will be watching you in court.” The male voice came back to the line. And then the line went dead. *********** Peter’s phone rang and he picked it on the first ring. He had been waiting anxiously for any news on the Nigerian situation “Hello Teju. What’s happening over there? Everyone here is walking on tip toes, waiting for information on this!” “Well, Peter, here’s information for you man. The judge’s son has been kidnapped by Mrs. Ujah, to ensure the judgment is a conviction for Tricia.” Teju responded “Well, that works in our favor. Because even if Tricia is convicted now, we can point to the kidnapping and deny payment,” Peter responded “Don’t be a scrooge Peter. What evidence will you point to that there was any kidnap? She has layered it so well that it’s not traceable to her. If you do nothing now, you will be parting with four million bucks and make Mrs. Ujah and the former AIG Saranja very rich people.” Teju responded. “So,” Peter said “quit beating around the bush. Just hit the nail on the head already and say what you think we should do. I know you wouldn’t have called if you hadn’t come up with something” “Unfortunately for Mrs. Ujah, she didn’t study the Nigerians well. There’s a strict hierarchy of criminals here, and if you can get to the very top, the lower down criminals have no choice but to do the bidding of their higher-ups. So, I went as close to the top of that hierarchy as I could get. They will get the boy, but it will cost you Peter, cost you quite significantly,” Teju said. “And how much are we looking at here,” Peter asked quietly. “Two Hundred Thousand Pounds or the equivalent of Fifty Million Naira,” Teju responded evenly “What!” Peter exploded. “Where in the British Isles do you expect me to get that kind of money on such short notice?” “Peter,” Teju said calmly but firmly “I am asking you to save Four Million Pounds with Two Hundred Thousand. It’s your call really. I’m sure you’ll need about a day to convince all those involved to authorize this. I’ll wait.” “I know I’m mad for saying this, but I will try. And if we do get the money released, you do know that my career would be over if you fail?” Peter said “You fail to realize, dear Peter, that mine would be even deader if I fail.” Teju said and then ended the call. Peter sighed ruefully as he began to call board members to set up a conference call. Episode 14e follows
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