TST, 2020
“Do you have any idea of what you’ve just done?” SJ said, moving back and forth around the office. Her hands wanted to snatch Leo’s neck who was just sitting contentedly on the chair. The clock ticked 0123 hrs but her eyes were very dry.
Leo sighed. “I saved my mother.”
“Tell me the truth. Where are the cards?”
“What else should I say?”
SJ shook her head. “Walk out of my office.”
Leo stood. “I’m very sorry but my father will be conceited that I traded the card for my mother’s life. Protect her, those were his last words.”
“Have you really protected your mother? Time will tell.”
Leo walked out of the office. SJ rushed on her phone. “Hello, Leo has just left my office. I need you to follow him and watch his every step. Report to me his every move. Okay?”
SJ threw the phone on the table and took a deep breath. Her stomach was growling. Her whole body was trembling. She tried to focus but how would she focus? Everything she has been fighting for is about to be ruined. She won’t be the only one affected. Her husband and Isla who are very innocent will also be affected.
She took her phone and dialed. “Patrice…”
“Have you got the cards?” Patrice said on the other side.
“We’re in deep trouble.”
“The cards, Sonia…?”
“He’s the one who kidnapped Leo.”
“What about the cards?”
“He has them all now.”
“What?”
“He used Leo to steal the cards.”
“If he has the cards, then we’re finished.”
“My men are watching Leo but that’s not enough.”
“What are you suggesting?”
“Maybe it’s time to disappear.”