CHAPTER : 04

Things don't work out the way we want them to. Few people finish their studies and find that they just have to do something. Others go to the doctorate in order to be financially stable to help their offspring but alas, after several years of sacrifice, they still come back to the charge of the latter. This morning in Parakou, one of the cities similar to Cotonou, was all quiet. Just a few meters from the university, Marc, a former student, was there watching for someone. Every time he heard the sound of a car, he looked up. It seemed that what he was looking for was very, very important. He turned around and walked towards two of his friends who were waiting for him under a tree.

Ignatius, Landry. This gentleman is still inside. he exclaimed.

Ignatius and Landry are Marc's two inseparable friends since university. The two friends gave way to Mark, who took a seat beside them.

Now what are we going to do? Romaric asked.

I have no idea, but the plan has to work, we can't miss this son of a bitch today. If we started by stealing, it's because of these people.

I understand you Marc, but we have to be very very clever. exclaimed Landry.

Yes, I know that.

Suddenly, a car of the brand 4 came out of the campus, Marc smiled and looked at the two others who did exactly the same. Finally, the person they had all been waiting for came out.

I'll follow him to see if he goes straight home. In the meantime, you go and get a cab driver and as soon as you see my sign, you go and join me please I don't want a false program.

You can count on us.

Got it!

Marc took his motorcycle and started to follow the car. Sitting in front of his steering wheel, Gabin was all tired, every time he stopped in front of a traffic light, he took his cell phone and checked the time. Suddenly, he stopped in front of a house, honked the horn and the gate opened. He went inside, parked his car, took his bag and went out.

Sandrine, his sweet and calm wife, was already waiting for him at the entrance of the living room. Arriving at her level, he kissed her and greeted her. Smiling, the young woman took her husband's bag and they both went home.

Why isn't Emile out, honey?

He's asleep.

Well, I'm going to take a shower and come back.

Okay, honey. Since you're already here, I'll put the stuff on the table.

What, you're waiting for me first?

Yes, and Emile is still sleeping.

Got it!

He kissed his wife and left the living room. Outside, nature had already changed, standing in front of Gabin's gate, Mark was watching for the time to call those guys. He picked up his cell phone and looked at the time.

Finally, I have to call those guys. he exclaimed.

As he tried to call Ignatius, his cell phone started ringing. He smiled and picked up the call.

*

Hello Ignatius I was just about to call you. You can come over.

Got it. We're already coming.

___ All right.

*

Mark hung up. A few minutes after the call, a motorcycle stopped in front of the gate where Marc was. It was the cab man who had taken the other two. Romaric set the zem and the latter left.

Well, Ignatius, you stay here. Me and Landry are going to go back to see this fucking university professor. Inform us in case the person is lost. A simple message is enough.

I got it.

Marc started to knock on the gate and the guard opened the door. He quickly pulled out a gun and asked the guard to take him directly to the family. Shaking, Jacob agreed. Once in front of the door, he began to knock. Sandrine, who was setting the table, was totally surprised.

Who is it? she asked.

It's Jacob, ma'am. I have something to show the gentleman. The guard on the other side replied.

We're about to have dinner, Jacob. Come back after dinner.

It's important, ma'am. Very, very important.

I'm coming, Jacob.

She left what she was doing and opened the door. No sooner had she opened the door than Landry automatically pointed a gun at her and asked her to remain calm. Gabin, who heard the noises, decided to ask what was wrong with his wife.

___ Honey what's wrong?

___ Honey....je....je....je...

What?

Marc pushed the guard with her into the living room and pointed the gun directly at Gabin, who didn't understand anything.

What do you want, sir?

Mr. Gabin, my former university professor. No, our former university professor.

Do I know you?

You'll know me in a few minutes. Now, get in here and don't let any of you do anything foolish or we'll get rid of you.

___ Ask me anything you want and I'll give it to you.

Mr. Gabin.

Who gave you my name?

___ I already told you that you kept me in college. Well, I know when you get your paychecks. Isn't it today?

___ I don't know

___ All right. Landry pulls up to his seat.

Landry walked over and pointed the gun at Sandrine's head who was already crying.

I'm counting to 05 and if I don't get a satisfactory answer, I'm going to ask to shoot your wife. 01,...02...03...04...05. All right, Landry go ahead.

As he tried to pull the trigger, Gabin stood up, but he automatically received a noise in his left hand.

You want to play heroin, right? Landry go ahead and shoot this time.

___ No don't do that, yes it's today I got the wire transfer. Tell me how much you want and I'll make a transaction on your number. But before I do, I need you to help me stop this blood. It hurts.

___ You shut up. We're not here to hurt anyone. If you had given that information back then, you wouldn't be here bleeding.

I have to take care of my husband, he might faint.

I have to take care of my husband, he might faint.

As he tried to move, Landry fired a shot. The scream of the shot was loud until Emily, who was sleeping peacefully, woke up. He got up and went outside. When he went downstairs, he noticed that something was wrong. He lay down and walked back to his room. Once inside, he took his cell phone and called the police, who confirmed that they would be there in a few minutes.

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To be continued.