All The Wrong Places

Prologue

At 9:00pm at the head quarters of the HSD(Hover Town Soldier Department). Located at ghost town,Hover land were issue a case of finding e missing president sir Leonardo Daniel after his third day on seat alongsides the HID(Hover Town Intelligence).

"Agent Browski do you copy over, this is agent Martin".

"I copy Captain over," He replied his voice sounding more steely.

"Do we have a clue yet over". Martin said.

"No sir, we are still searching on it over" He replied immediately.

"Do your possible best, and inform the rest of the team over".

" I will sir over"

"Over and out" As Martin hangs up in disappointment.

2 months later into the investigation.

"Oh damn it, why will this have to befall on us". A voice sounding steely spoke in a bittered tone.

Few minutes later a telephone came ringing down his head quarters. As foot steps were heard.

"This is agent Browski from the HSD, state your emergency"!

"Yes there is a robbery taking place at hot Kings restaurant, three injured and two raped. Please we need your help". The caller said in a frightened tone.

"Roger that, I will send men over. But next time do endeavor to call the Hover Town Police Department (HPD), for this kind of emergencies. See you in the next fifteen minutes". He cuts the call.

"Crew"!! He yelled with command and voice so strict.

"Yes sir"! As the all answered in unison.

"Armstrong get the Hover can't, Singh get the map to hot Kings restaurant, Susan inform the corp's, Steward get me coffee, Jing prepare the equipments, Debbie stay behind at the H/Q and Tunde play me some sweet music" He said swiftly "You all know what to do so move it 1,2,3 go,go go"!! He continued

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Patience Herbet. A young lady in her late 20's, light in complexion, of an average height, which currently holds the position of HOD( Head of department of Trade affairs) in black hawk burea. Which is one of the most well known companies in the city that deals with legalized business affairs and investigations.

Sofia Marieze. A close friend of patience Herbet right from childhood, who is a medical doctor and a surgeon at the Republican Hospital.

At exactly 8pm Patience Herbet got home refreshed up ate and tried watching some movies at 11:10pm. She went to her message box on social media.

Patience

Hey girl, didn't care to check on me today.

Sofia

I have been quite busy, sorry.

Patience

Apologies accepted

After some minutes of chatting they gave each other a good night text

"Do we have a new case"? LUCUS said

"Well, there is one of a guy named Patrick Gombit who is accused of murder sir ". Kaecee replied not looking at him

"So is he guilty or not ".

"Not sure sir, firstly I'll check him of any criminal records". She said now facing him "As for now am concerned about getting justice done Sir"!

"Stay out of trouble, meanwhile when you come across Benson tell him to meet me for reinforcement of the equipments ".

"Okay sir" she says as he walkes away.

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"Smith how far have your boys gone with the investigation?, it seems pretty slow" Wilson spoke stroking his chin.

"MR Vice president please we have been trying our best but no clues so far to unvai". Smith responded.

"For goodness sake the president life is at stake, your best is not enough, even though I told you so". Wilson said his voice simmering in rage.

"Sorry sir, we are doing the best we can". He replied with an appologetic tone.

" Don't tell me that, go out there and make Hover Town proud "!!!

"That reminds me MR Vice, the citizens are really complaining about the Migos ". General Amber lake said.

"Then take them down "!!

"Sir you don't understand, we have lost 168 men since.....2 months ago, thousands of residential homes were invaded, 22 killed,58 kidnapped and many more injured, topping it up, stores were robbed my point is, since the president disappearance things have changed ". He said with a calm and soothing voice.

"Are you trying to insult me and my ruling, you are a general right? Then take your men, sweet the town, make it a happy safe place to be MR know a lot".

"I don't mean it that way sir".

"Shut up - now get the hell out of my office". He said pointing towards the door. As the general walks out been disgraced.

At Nigeria.

Chinedu was writing his ssce exams to go to the university of intelligence MLA. After the closing hours, he walks home with his friends, Emeka, Tolu, Charles, Antonia And Jennifer.

On reaching home he greets his mum and goes in to freshen up and ate. At exactly an hour later he was talking to his mum.

"Mama am off to the farm, is there anything you would like me to buy on my way back home".

"My son you just arrived home. Biko rest please". Priscilla said with a frail voice.

"If I don't who will Mama"?

"Your siblings, of course, obim please rest".

"Mama I know where you are going to. Ehnn... Don't worry". He said his voice sounding from a distance.

"Hey this boy. Take care oh.."

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"Dad we need to take the empire out of the country, I want it to be massive and known to the world, you know Dad". Gackson said.

" I will think about it later,as for now do tell Romeo to hire more men and endeavor to check up on my boys the Migos and give me feedback". Duke spoke with an accent that could not be placed.

"Dad are you listening to me ".

"Son I got things on my head, why don't we have this discussion later ". He said as he picks up his phone from a nearby table and dials his daughter number.

PHONE –––RINGS.

"Hello Dad". A pleasant feminine voice sounded from the receiver.

"Darling I've sent you your transport fare along with escorts you should be expecting them.".

" Dad there's no reason for escorts flying over, just to get me. Money you sent is just okay and besides I won't be coming back home so soon. Me and the girls are planning out".

"How long"?

"A month will do..... By the way how is my baby bro doing"?

"You know I can hear you flawrence". Gackson said with a joyful tone. "You do know am older baby si-si".

"Oh really, isn't it j–" As she was interrupted by Duke." Okay enough take good care of yourself".

"Am missing you all do hope on–" she said interrupted the second time.

"Bye ......". Duke said hanging up.

* *. *

On a Thursday morning Patience was preparing for work when she turned on the television and tuned in to News.

"This is the Hover– Town network news. The Hover –Town government has dedicated Saturday 15 June 2045 to peace workers for their reluctant contribution and effort, to the citizens of the country.

The HPD has brought a new way of handling and tackling crimes and criminals and criminal rate in the nation. The HID is still on the investigation on the missing president, and the missing cyclon bomb has not been found.Anr as well as it taker.

To sports. The road cycling competition will begin on Monday 17 June alongside the Hover –Town league.

To business. Hover–Town has risen to top 5 economically grown county in the business tree in Asia, The currently most sold resources is iron ore, and is sold at a hundred and twenty thousand Mular per Baron. These are the head lines please stay with us as we go on a brief commercial break, I am Davis Venneta".

She quickly runs to the kitchen to check the eggs she was frying.

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"Sir the colour mixture on the hijackers wear.corresponds to some thing that I can't place what exactly." Isaac said.

"Which means......". Lucus said.

"Am thinking it is either a flag or logo. Sir this could be our starting point if we could figure it out".

"Check corresponding flags, logos or something".

"I'll tell sir smith right away." Carly said getting up.

"Hey... Get back here. It ain't valid yet. And can't lose an information at this point in time.al And as for you all I want no leakages". He said now standing riveted to the floor " Aha that reminds me. Kaecee what about Patrick Gombit 's case"? He continued.

"Sir I came to find out he had a criminal cas Where he seemed to be unguilty. He was just noted to be a suspect as he was the only one close to and present when the cops arrived. The problem is his finger print biometrics was said to be on the body of the dead victim. Well he claims he he was checking for any sign of puls". She answered.

"was any story given about the attack, maybe a gang or something "?

"No sir, but there were stabs and they were eight in number ".

"Has anyone else been caught "?

"No sir, the cops still on it".

"Pheww....".

Chinedu waves his parents good bye and hugs his siblings Ngozi and Obinna, after listening to billions of advice.

"Bye son, be a good ambassador to the nation and your family, make us proud". Priscilla said her voice wavering and her eyes ready to pour out tears.

"Make Nigeria proud and remember that you are a man so do not chicken out". Olililianya said.

"Dad,mum i have heard all of your words". He replies.

"Brother endeavor to bring food on your way back home". Ngozi and Obinna said as a chorus unison. " And please do take pictures". They continued.

"I will, just take good care of our parents, do not forget to take good care of yourself".

Moments later.

They were all Gazing at the sky as his plane disappeared into the clouds. Later that night, Priscilla and her husband were having a discussion.

"Olililianya how will we come about the loan we took"? She said in a very concerned tone.

"The farm is there and besides my business, I make much from there. And with the few things you sell at the market. I will pay it off. Why speak in manner like we are so poor"?. He said.

"No am just concerned, well.....good night".

In Hover –Town

Phone rings!!

"Hello". Smith said.

"Sir we have been able to get clues on the hijack". Lucus said

" How sure are you"?

"Well Isaac screened out the color combination. And it corresponded to the German's".

"No company logo or anything of sought. This is serious".

"Well it was kind of blurry. Can not really say sir".

"Keep up the good work. Do not gi this clue out to any one".

"Okay sir. Am I permitted to tell the general"?

"Yes you may. We will continue this discussion later, am of to a meeting". He said hanging up.

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Sofia and patience we're out at a fancy restaurant, by name, Jinx Eatery.

"So tell me, how was work today?" Sofia said.

"Ah...... Just okay.like always, nothing much". Patience replied." So how was yours". She continued.

"With all the treating, tearing,sewing. Huh....well okay". Sofia said as patience turns and waves to the attention of a close by waiter.

"How may I be of help ma'am". He said with a French accent.

"I need another pack of burger,some nachos and the best of your soft drink. Sofy do you need anything?".

"Okay. You will give me a packaged chicken fries, along with Chinese rice".

"Okay ma'ms your order will be with you in less than fifteen minutes"

"Ha–ha–ha".

"What's the laugh for sofy?"