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Laurel, David's secretary walked into David study.
The study was filled with books, in the center a table with a lamp on it. David sat behind his table, glancing on a newspaper. He was apparently deep in thoughts.
David, a man average in height, was pondering over an incident that had happened. His best friend, Mr. Tychicus was kidn*pped in his office. David was still wondering how they kidn*pped Mr. Tychicus, how they tackled all security to reach his office when he noticed Laurel presence.
"Don't nag me now,"David said looking up at her."I'm busy now but I won't be long."
"Chief Detective Ricks is waiting to see you," She said."He's in the lounge."
"I'll see Chief Detective Ricks now,"David said and stood up. He walked out of the study room into the hallway, opened a door and entered inside.
An elderly Man in his early sixties sat on an armchair reading a magazine. He is very hairy. He stood up when he saw David walk in.
"Hi, David,"he said, offering his big hairy.
"Hello,"David said shaking hands. "It's been a long time, Chief. What brings you here?"
They sat down. Ricks was tempted to smoke a cigarette but he knew David wouldn't like it. He gave up the thought and grinned.
"You might be surprised I'm here," Ricks started .
"I indeed am,"David admitted. "Wouldn't you to be entertain with something?"
"I would like a drink," Ricks answered.
David rang a bell. Ricks watched as a figure entered. The figure was chubby.
"You called for me , Sir,"the figure said with a fruity voice.
"Of course. Bring the lemon wine I bought yesterday with two glasses," David said.
" Is it alcoholic?" Ricks asked as the figure, Gusteau went.
" Nope," David replied. An unsatisfied look appeared on Ricks face.
" Not satisfied Chief?" David asked.
It was rhetorical.
" I'll manage it?" Ricks said.
Gusteau came in with a tray of a bottle of the lemon wine and two glasses. He poured the lemon wine into the two glasses after which he left.
"As you were saying Chief," David said and took a sip of his wine. Ricks took a gulp.
" I believe Mr Tychicus is one of your friends," Ricks started.
David nodded.
" Of my best friends," he said.
"Look," Ricks continued with a stern look on his jovial face. " I'm sorry for his disappearance but the police would find him and not anyone else."
David grinned. By the warning, Ricks must have heard of his plot to investigate it.
Ricks stood.
" I'll be leaving," Ricks said after gulping the remaining lemon wine in the glass and placed it on the table.
" Okay Chief," David said.
He watched Ricks go out and took a long sip his glass.
What a cunny man, David thought.
That warning wasn't enough to instill fear in David.
" Leo," David called.
A hefty man came in. He's David driver.
" Yes sir," he answered
" Book a flight for two,"David instructed."And don't take the Buggatti, board a bus."
" Which country Sir?"
"Italy. We are going to Venice,"David said and Leo walked out.
He would go to DPO Kim now. He emptied his glass and walked to the garage. He pulled the Buggatti and drove to the road.
DPO Ubong Kim sat behind his desk and puffed his pipe.
"It's been a long time Mr. Adebayo,"he said as David walked walked in.
David sat with a stern look on his face.
"Now DPO, I haven't come here to be social,"David began."I want you to do me a favor."
"If it's within my reach, I'll do it."
"I want all my questions answered,"David said.
Kim face hardened.Was David serious about his investigation business?
" I can't promise."
"Tell me the information you you have concerning Mr Tychicus disappearance,"David said sternly.
Kim lifted up an eyebrow. He looked suspiciously at David.
" I'm sorry but I believe that is none of your concern,"Kim replied.
"He's my concern,DPO. I've got find him,"David said.
Kim scratched the back of his neck and looked uneasily at David.
"He's not my pigeon,"Kim said.
"Tychicus is a reputable man in this country and I see no reason why he is not your pigeon,"David said.
Kim grinned.
"Why are you a rich man stirring trouble?"Kim asked.
David couldn't help but laugh.
"This isn't a laughing matter,Mr Adebayo.You got to learn to mind your business and I'm sure Chief Detective Ricks will appreciate if you keep out of his business,"Kim said.
"I'm sure he will,"David got to his feet."My apology to have taken your time."
"Always happy to see you Mr Adebayo said and watched David go out.
