THE MURDER WEAPON

THE MURDER WEAPON EPISODE EIGHTEEN

Great, I was being accused of the death of Myra yet I had not seen her since I shifted from where I used to live, how did she even die? It was pointless talking to the police for who knows, I might have ended up at the Police station with two or more extra charges.

the police put curffs on me and led me to their car. Waridi ran after me but they did not allow her to come closer and they threatened to take her with us if she didn't stop causing commotion.

Waridi: Rahim!

she called even as the car gad started moving and I could not talk to her but I kind of hoped she would be smart enough to try and find help. I had left my phone there and the least she could do was find a lawyer in my contact list and get him to come to my rescue. Philip was one of Toffys best lawyers and he was the one who bailed us out in case there were any problems. Philip and i lost touch after Toffy died and I had laid low because i did not have any more reasons to reach out to him. there was no need to reach out to him at all.

I was nervous. Now don't get me wrong for I had killed people before and had no regrets about it but this arrest made my heart beat really fast. Why was Myra's death being pinned on me and who was behind it. how did she die I mean the last time faruk and i had a conversation, he was unable to pin her and kill her. did he finally get a hold of her and if he did, why was it being blamed on me, did he turn against me again?...

A few minutes later we were at the police station and I was taken in for questioning as a criminal that i was at that very moment. I had been at a police station once so I knew the drill. My statement was taken first then later a lady police was brought in to question me abd from the look on her face, i could detect that she was tough.

She sat across the table and placed a notebook and a gun in a polythene bag on the table.

Officer: Rahim Bakens, that is your name right?

Me: yes. that is my name officer.

Officer: do you know why you are here?

Me: I think I do.

Officer: how well do you know Myra?

Me: I barely know her. I saw her just a few times when she lived around the same place I lived in and that was pretty much it. i never had any sort of interactions to make me know her.

Officer: where were you yester night when she was shot dead?

Me: probably spending time with my girlfriend or asleep. i cant tell really because i didn't even know she was shot dead until now that you have mentioned it.

Officer: word has it that you killed Myra after she found out that you are the one who killed Dukes. You know Dukes right?

Me: he was my best friend, he was like my younger brother so what reason would I have to do that?

Officer: that's what we are trying to find out, if you are not guilty of whatever you are being accused of why didn't you turn yourself in?

Me: and get locked up for a crime a didn't commit?

Officer: the case built again you is stronger than you think, so I would advise that you get a lawyer. We have a gun that was used to kill Dukes but we are still looking for the one that killed Myra, is there anything you want to tell us about it?

Me: I did not kill her and so there is nothing to tell. i barely knew the woman, what reason would i have to kill her, i am not a murderer officer, i have never killed anyone.

Officer: okay, we will be searching your house tomorrow. We are still getting a search warrant for that exercise.

She got up and walked to the door then turned to look at me briefly before she walked out and ordered one of the other officers to take me to the cell.

ELSEWHERE

Waridi got to Clark's house at around 9:00pm. she did not care how late it was but she needed to put sone sense i. his head if he was at all the one who got Rahim arrested. he could have given the fact that he loved Waridi and watched her kiss him right in his face. getting Rahim arrested could have been a way of him reacting but she gad to find out for herself before making the assumption Her knock was so loud that one of the neighbors got out to check what was going on but when she saw Waridi she went back inside clicking and cursing. A few minutes later Clark opened the door with a towel wrapped around his waist and it was evident that he had just come from taking a shower and didn't get a chance to put on his clothes or maybe he showed up in a towel knowing it was Waridi knocking.

Clark: ah nice, did you finally realise you are with the wrong guy for you huh?

She made her way in and waited for him to lock the door and when he walked up to her..

Waridi: did you?

Clark: did I what?

Waridi: did you send the police after Rahim to get him arrested?

Clark: why would I do that?

Waridi: Rahim has been arrested for the murder of some guy called Dukes and some woman named Myra. Does the names ring a bell?

Clark: Nop. Rahim is a criminal and am not surprised of he got arrested. you knew so well what you were getting yourself into so don't blame me if the police caught up with him., it was only a matter of time before that happened.

Waridi: is that why you were hanging out with him, so that you could set him up eventually?

Clark: what do you take me for, a traitor?

Waridi: from the way you are speaking, I don't even know what to take you for. Of all the days to get him arrested it had to be the night before he got to get done with the burial. Do you even know for how long those bodies have been in the mortuary?

Clark: what are you accusing me of, does it even occur to you that you could have been the one who led the police to Rahim's place?

She looked at Clark surprised then found a space on the seat that had clothes that had been piled in it and sat.

Waridi: oh my God!

She buried her face into her hands then hit her head severally.

Waridi: damn it!

She got up and started walking away but Clark grabbed her arm.

Clark: where are you going?

Waridi: let go of me Clark, I need to go to the station.

Clark: and do what, you might end up getting arrested for being his partner in crime. Don't you know how the system operates?..

Waridi: am not his partner in crime, am his...

She didn't finish that sentence because they didn't discuss and define what their relationship really was.

Clark: whatever you are, the police does not know that.

Waridi: so you expect me to sit and do nothing about it?

He was silent so Waridi walked to the door and when she opened it she found Faruk standing by the door.

Faruk: well...well... well, look who we have here.

Clark: what are you doing here?

Faruk: i should be asking her that question, so what are you two now, bed buddies?

he asked with a stupid smile on his face. the last place he expected to find Waridi was at Clarks house but they were equally surprised to see him because it was late in the night.

Waridi: I don't think whatever am doing here concerns you and what you are doing here does not concern me either so I will take my leave.

She attempted to walk out but Faruk grabbed her by the arm, pulled her in, he took his gun from behind and pointed it to Clark.

Faruk: no one is going anywhere.

Clark: what the hell is this?

Faruk: where are the guns?

Clark: what guns?

Faruk: do not make me ask again. The guns have been missing from where I locked them and you are the only one who has a history with them so I will ask again, where are the guns?

Clark: I don't have them.

Faruk: wrong answer. And for every wrong answer you give she will get a bullet for it. Come here darling!

He said looking at waridi who did not move from where she was standing. Fear had made her go behind Clark who didn't seem surprised of whatever he was being accused of.

Faruk: I said come here!

his voice this time round made her tremble as sge knew he could easily kill her since that was more kike a hobby to him. Waridi slowly walked towards him and when she got to where he was standing, he grabbed her by the hair and put a gun to her head.

Faruk: you feel like talking now, where are the guns Clark?...

RENEE'S PLACE

Renee had come from the Club as she had a meeting with Faruk who had asked her to go so that they could discuss work. Faruk wanted Renee to take Waridi's spot at the casino since she had a nice body and he thought she would attract more clients just like Waridi did.

The meeting went late into the night and by the time she was getting home it was around 10:30 or so. She walked inside the gate and as soon as she opened the door, she switched on the light and what followed was a scream with her bag and a few shopping dropping off to the floor.

Stranger: shhhhh! If you scream again I will kill you now get in and sit down. We need to talk...........

Clark maintained his silence thinking Faruk was joking but he realized he meant business when he shot him on the shoulder.

Faruk: the next bullet will surely be hers and don't tempt me because am dying to put an end to her life, you know she betrayed me right?

Clark: betray you, see that's the problem. You think everyone is supposed to be your puppet and when they go contrary to your expectations you kill them.

Faruk: what's the need of being a boss if I cannot exercise my power. Come on cut the crap and give me the guns.You know so well that if the guns are found you will be in trouble right?

Clark: yeah right and that's why I had to take them and keep them in a safe place so that you would not get me arrested and I would never have a reason to be worried about being locked up.

Waridi: what guns are you talking about?

Clark: stay out of this waridi

Faruk: why should she, don't you want your girlfriend to know what you have been up to?

Waridi looked at Clark then at Faruk.

Waridi: am not his girlfriend. Please stop, he is bleeding Faruk.

Faruk: okay, do you know where he is keeping the gun?

Waridi: No. I don't even know if he has a gun.

Faruk pushed waridi to where Clark was and shot her on the back and she fell on him.

Clark: stop it!

Faruk aimed his gun at Waridi's head this time.

Faruk: so, is it going to be her or the guns?

There was silence.

Faruk: 3.....2....

Clark: wait! You don't have to kill her, I will tell you where the guns are.

Faruk took sometime before lowering his gun....

RENEE'S HOUSE

Renee sat down as she had been commanded and watched the guy take the mask off his face.

Renee: who are you?

Nick: shut up, my name is Nick and am asking all the questions. What do you know about Rahim?

Renee: he is like a brother to me. He was my brothers best friend.

Nick: best friend huh! What best friend sacrifices his friend for money?

Renee: what do you mean by that?

Nick:I will go straight to the point. Rahim is not who you think he is. He might appear all good and charming but he is very dangerous.

Renee: am still not getting you.

Nick: Rahim worked for my father as his right hand man but he didn't trust him enough to let him keep his money. Instead he trusted Dukes more and that didn't go well with Rahim. After my father's death, he realized there's an account my father left with dukes being the only one that can access it. He organized with some guy and killed dukes so that they could get access to the money.

Renee: No. This is a lie!

Nick: yeah, I knew you would say that. Who do you think killed your mother?

Renee: no, stop it .....just stop!

Nick: you don't have to believe anything am saying but it's the truth. Rahim has managed to eliminate both your brother and mother so that you could become vulnerable and that way he could have you wrapped around his little finger.

Renee was quiet probably trying to process everything she was hearing. She got up holding her head and paced across the room then sat at a different seat looking at him.

Renee: how do you know all these?

Nick: I have been following him and watching his every move.

Renee: are you the one who set him up with the police yesterday?

Nick: No, the police have just been doing their job do you know they arrested him today?

Renee: they did what?

Renee got up but Nick stopped her from going out or doing anything.

Nick: listen, you don't need him in your life for he will just get you killed. Maybe you and I can work something out and make sure he pays for what he has done to you and your family.

Renee: how did you get into my house?

Nick: I have a master key.

Renee: you couldn't just come knocking on the door like a normal person?

Nick: No, I love giving suprises.

Renee: you have a gun, you sneak into people's houses and threaten to kill them, so what's the difference between you and Rahim?

Nick: the question should be, what do you and I have in common?

Renee: you have said what you had to say so just leave. I have heard enough already.

Nick: think about it. Don't be brainwashed by fake brotherly love.

He took his jacket and ski mask then walked out of Renee's house with a smile on his face. He walked out of the compound and flagged down a bike guy.

"This is just the beginning of your downfall Rahim, let's see how you handle this hot mess" he said to himself as he watched the bike guy approach.

They talked for a second then he got on it and they left.....