THE MURDER WEAPON

THE MURDER WEAPON EPISODE THREE

I knew deep inside she was feeling like I was such and i***t for biting what I couldn't chew but what she didn't know was that i was testing her. I took my wallet from the pocket, chucked out three thousand shillings then called the waitress and watched her stare at me in disbelief. The thing is I was expecting her to be relieved but instead she was upset. She took her bag got up and started walking away so I got up and rushed behind her.

Waitress: sir, your balance!

Me: buy yourself some dinner.

Waitress: thanks.

I got out, ran after her and grabbed her arm just before she could enter the car and her turn made me think I was going to get a slap in my face.

Me: hey, am sorry about what happened back there.

i held her arm not sure why she was that mad, couldn't she take a joke?.

Waridi: don't touch me!

she said pulling her arm from my hold and moving back.

Waridi: what the hell was that, do you know how you made me feel back there?

Me: it was a stupid joke, relax. I would never do that to a lady and certainly not to you.

She tried to get in the car again but I stopped her.

Me: what's your problem?

Waridi: I don't have a problem, you stay away from me!

She pushed me away, got in and drove off leaving me standing there trying to figure out what had gone so wrong in a blink of an eye.

Why did I even pull that stupid move on her in the first place? I thought as I found my way to the bus stop. Being a Saturday I had no classes and since Dukes was no more, I had no one to hang out with.

I got a bus home and was busy staking waridi online checking out her photos on i********: when a call came through my phone and the screen displayed Faruk on it. I never had his number but my tru caller showed it so I was contemplating on whether or not to receive the call and because I wasn't ready to bow down to his pressure I muted it and after it stopped ringing, I continued with whatever I was doing though it was short lived because he called again and this time I decided to pick because he would keep at it just to annoy me.

Me: what?

I asked in a commanding tone after receiving the call.

Faruk: have you made up your mind, am minutes away from uploading the video and what you did will go viral. Do you want that?

Me: I want to meet you.

I knew him hearing that would somehow excite him. I wanted to hear him threaten me face to face because somehow he was beginning to get on my nerves..

Faruk: come to the club, I will be there waiting. I knew you would not disappoint.

Me: what club?

Faruk: the space club and casino.

Me: at what time?

Faruk: 2100hrs

I hanged up and decided to get home and prepare for a fight. Faruk was a boss but in his own territory. I on the other hand didn't need someone to boss me around. If I had to work for someone, it had to be at my own free will and on my own terms.

I alighted at the bus stop and walked home. Many of the times I climbed up the steps to the flat I lived in and I would see a lady who kept watching me like she wanted to talk to me about something but the fact that I wasn't social enough to say hi kept her at bay. This evening was different though, I got to my house dropped my bag on the bed, switched on the TV and took off my shirt remaining bare chested before I went to the kitchen to fix myself some coffee. I loved coffee and I was somehow an addict and couldn't function without it. As the coffee was going on, decided to check on the updates on business as I responded to emails and made some deals.

As I was having my coffee I heard a knock on the door and when I opened it, it was the mysterious lady. She stood there a bit confused looking at my chest so I stepped in took my shirt and put it on then went back to the door.

She said hi and I apologized about my bare chest that seemed to have caught her attention but she seemed to have loved it because she was all blushing and stuff.. she asked if she could come in and i nodded then showed her inside and she stepped in without hesitation.

I looked outside to make sure no one was watching then drew the curtains by the door and got inside. From the way she was surveying the house, I could tell that she was up to no good but I played it cool.

Me: uumh, remind me your name?

She said Myra then shifted her eyes to me obviously noticing that i was a bit skeptical about her visit.

Me: how do I help you Myra?

Myra: I just thought I should come say hi, I mean I always see you but haven't gotten a chance to get to know you. It's good to know my neighbors right?

I looked at her and smiled still trying to read her mind but I couldn't quite figure her out.

Me: would you like some coffee?

Myra: sure.

I served her the coffee as i served mine then sat on the edge of the bed as she sat on the couch still looking around at every chance she got. she didn't Know i had my eyes on her the entire time and fir a moment i thought she didn't just knock on my door to ask my name and stuff.

Me: so, I have been here for a year and i have never seen you, I never even knew your house was occupied till recently.

Myra: yeah, I have been here for only five months but most of the time I work night shift.

Me: oh okay, it's nice to meet you but I don't have much time as am headed out so maybe we can talk more some other time?

Myra: sure. That's not a problem at all, I wouldn't mind coming over for a chat once in a while.

I nodded and took a sip of my coffee.

Having coffee with her was rather awkward so I let her have the coffee as I got dressed then when I was done. We both stepped out and I locked my door then off I went.

While inside the bus, I couldn't stop thinking about Myra and why she visited. What was her agenda I mean after all the time I had stayed there, why now? Was It just a friendly visit, and was I being paranoid?

I got to town at around 8:30pm and that was thirty minutes before the agreed time so i decided to buy some time by going to see Vjay before I got to meet Faruk.

Vjay was an old friend, the same guy who got us guns as I was still working for Toffy, my late boss. When Toffy died in the attack Vjay and I cut communication and this was the first time I was going to meet him in a long time.

I got to vjays shop and asked to see him and having been known as his friend, the bouncers allowed me in to see him and when he saw me he was so excited.

Vjay: yoh! Is that you man?

he said approaching me very excited to see me..

Me: the one and only...

I got in and we hugged like the long lost buddies that we were.

Vjay: what happened to you dude?

he asked showing me to seat and signalling one of his guys and when he came, he asked him to bring us some whiskey

Me: alot of s**t happened after Toffy died and I had to lay low you know what I mean?

Vjay: yeah, are you back in business, please tell me you are back in business..

Me: no, but I need my type of a gun Beretta 92fs you have that?

Vjay: yes, are we killing someone tonight?

Me: I need to silence someone. He killed Dukes and am trying to get justice for him. He also has some dirt on me so if talking doesn't work, s**t goes down tonight.

Vjay: Dukes is dead, damn! Do you need back up, you know I've got your back and i can give you back up any day.

Me: no, I will be good. this is just a one man operation, he shouldn't be hard to put down.

Vjay showed me the latest guns he had but I preferred my Beretta.He gave it to me then was shown to a room and tested it as Vjay watched.

Me: this is good.

Vjay: see, I know what you need. This is going to get the job done.

We discussed the price and I paid him before him seeing me off.

At around 9:30pm, I was at the entrance of the club when I got a call from Faruk asking where i was and told him I was outside. I asked if he could come out but he insisted that I go in and so with my gun tucked in my jeans, I introduced myself to the bouncers and they let me in directing me to where he was seated.

The club was packed with loud music and guys gambling with strippers dancing on the poles.

I got to where Faruk was and was shown to a seat. The drinks were going round so he signalled one of the waiters and I picked a glass. In a club where illegal things happens you need to be very alert as sometimes you might be talking business but there could be a set of ears doing investigation for undercover police. I know that because I have been in that position severally.

Faruk: you made it. I knew you would not disappoint.

he said smoking his cigar and blowing the smoke at me..

Before I could say anything a lady walked up to us and sat on Faruk's lap giving him a lap dance and when our eyes met she quickly got off Faruk and stood up in shame.

Me: damn!

The lady who was was dancing on Faruk's laps was Waridi. The same Waridi I had spent my evening with a few hours ago with.

Faruk: come on babe, don't be scared. He is just a business partner and you can also give him the special treat.

he said passing her over to me but i stepped back.

Me: No, am good. thanks for the offer.

I didn't want to embarrass Waridi more than she already was so after declining, Faruk pulled her to him and had her sit on his lap and a few seconds later she was joined by another lady who also did the same thing she did in the club. They were both strippers.

Faruk: Rahim, let's talk business....

I was silent for a second probably trying to get my mind to process what was going on. Initially when I came here, I was going to warn faruk about threatening me but him having company and especially one that I was somehow interested in, I had to play cool.

Me: what's your proposal?

Faruk: let's do business together.

Me: I know you looked for me because you think I was an asset. What are you bringing on the table?

All this time Waridi had her eyes fixed on me and I saw the confusion in her face. The truth has a crappy way of unveiling itself I mean why didn't she just tell me what she did with her life and why would a beautiful girl like her stoop so low and lack respect for her body?

I was being judgemental and I had all these questions racing through my mind but I had to remain level headed for the rest of the night.

Faruk: am bringing in money for purchasing the merchandise and all you need to do is get in touch with the guy who used to supply Toffy.

Me: money is not enough. You know how dangerous what you are asking me to do is. Those people don't give a damn about anyone and even though I know how to reach them, they would not listen. They dealt directly with Toffy and I was just a right hand man that they didn't recognize.

Faruk: yes, that was then. Right now Toffy is dead and they could listen given that you want to cash in more in their accounts. Toffy died but business has to continue right?..

Me: am not doing this!

I tried to get up but one of his bouncers pushed me back on the chair and held me by my shoulder and pressing me down.

Me: tell your bouncer to get his filthy hands off me before it gets ugly in here.

Faruk: come on Rahim. Stop being difficult. I know you need this as much as I do.

Faruk was taking advantage of the fact that he was in his territory. He felt like he was too strong and mighty that I couldn't pull a fast one on him so I was here to show him who the king of crime really was. I took the guys hand and pulled the fingers down and broke them before hitting him with my elbow and twisting his arm behind his back as I chucked my gun from behind and shot the two guys standing beside him then eventually pointed it at him and the two ladies got up and ran off.

Faruk: what the hell are you doing?

Me: proving a point. Don't you ever threaten me again or I will blow your head off and turn myself over to the police for murder. You don't own me and I don't bow down to pressure, now tell your guys to stand back.

He looked at me and laughed so hard before turning to his guys and flagging them down.

Faruk: I like your guts, now put the gun down and let's talk.

I pushed the guy whose arm I had twisted and he fell on the table with such a bang breaking off the table and all the glasses on it.

Me: I don't take bullshit from anyone regardless of who they are. I don't follow orders for I make the rules and I don't do blackmails either.

Faruk: clearly, I underestimated you. No more threats. We will work as partners and you will get the respect you deserve. Just make the deal push through.

Me: I have one condition.

Faruk: spit it out

Me: I need the gun you used to shoot Dukes with, it's the only way I know you won't turn against me after I introduce you to the suppliers.

Faruk: what makes you think I will give you the only leverage I have to make sure you stay true?

Me: until you are willing to, we've got nothing to discuss.

I stopped pointing the gun at him and picked my bag then stepped up to him.

Me: I dare you to upload the video, I will kill all the police and hunt you down and make sure I enjoy watching you die a painful death. I know you killed Dukes for a reason but I won't dig into that. I only have one warning, you are overcrowding my space so step back. Don't test me faruk.

I pushed him out of my way and walked away but one of his guys blocked my way so I looked back at faruk then turned abruptly and took the gun on his waist, shot him on his toes then dropped the gun down and pushed him out of my way as I walked out of the VIP section without another word.

When I got to the other section, one of the ladies who was sitting on faruk's lap came throwing her arms over my shoulder and pressing herself against me as she danced and caressed my body all the way down. I was a bit embarrassed since guys were watching. I tried to stop her but she kept insisting by pulling several other moves like twerking and rubbing her butt on me. I knew what she was trying to do but I was a step ahead of her and their plans so I got a hold of her waist knowing her next move would be to turn facing me which she did seconds later so I pulled her close and before I could ask her whatever I wanted to, I noticed waridi standing at a corner all dressed up watching the show and as soon as she noticed I saw her, she walked out and I having no other business there, I left the other lady and hurried out knowing faruk wasn't going to let me go without a fight. As I walked out, I was very much alert and aware that anything could happen so I kept my gun close just in case the bouncers got in my way.

Faruk had no idea who he had picked a fight with. He had read my profile but didn't get enough to know just what I was capable of.

I got out and rushed towards the parking lot finding waridi waiting leaning on her car with her arms crossed to her chest. From the look of things, I knew she was about to start yelling at me but I was surprised that she just stood there looking at me as if she expected some explanation.

I was very eager to talk to her but because I didn't want to be the one to break the ice after she drove off upset earlier I pretended not to care about whatever she was feeling so I passed her and continued walking to get a cab from outside but before I got far she called my name and I stopped. I didn't turn to look at her immediately but smiled a bit before turning my serious face to her.

Me: what?

i asked throwing my hands in the air.

Waridi: what kind of a response is that,

Me: the one I give to people who lie about stuff then walk out on me like I was the bad guy. What do you want?

Waridi: we need to talk.

she said looking around just to make sure no one was watching us.

Me: what do you need to talk about?

Waridi: not here, get in my car.

I was very paranoid and not sure if I wanted to ride in Waridi's car because of her lap dance on Faruk earlier. What if her coming to the pool was all faruk's plan to lure me in her nest and get me trapped and what if she had been given instructions on dealing with me?

Me: no, am good thanks. I will get a cab and then you and I can talk tomorrow in broad day light.

Waridi: what is that supposed to mean?

Me: you work for a man who has a gun to my head, how do I know that you are not part of the gang?

Waridi: so there is a gang?

she seemed surprised but I didn't buy it.

Me: and now you are playing me for a fool. Look waridi, it was nice meeting you but I can't have anything to do with you.

Waridi: why do you act like am the biggest liar right now, what the hell were you doing talking business with Faruk as if you are not a criminal like they are, was there any truth to the swim coach crap you gave me earlier, at least I told you the truth that I worked in a club.

Me: but you never told me you were a stripper waridi,

Waridi: and what if I am, do you think am proud of being a stripper that I will go announcing to everyone, you are here judging me and you know nothing about me, you don't even know how I ended up being a stripper gosh!

She was really upset and for a moment I felt so bad about attacking her. She even had tears dropping down her cheeks and even though I was tempted to hug her and apologize, I did not.

Women have a habit of pulling emotional blackmail so that they can get sympathy and I thought that could be the case with waridi so I stood there listening to her and when she was done talking she got in her car and drove off again leaving me standing there.

"Damn it" I said as I found my way out to get a cab. While being driven home, I couldn't stop thinking of Faruk and what he would do to get back at me after the show I put up at the club. I knew one thing though, he wasn't going to get rid of me soon because I had something he badly needed.

I got home at 1am and being a Sunday I had to catch some sleep because Sundays are normally busy at the pool. That's when everyone wants to learn how to swim and that's when the pool is normally full.

I slept the remaining hours and woke up when I heard a loud knock on the door. I checked the time and it was around 9am so I quickly wore my trouser, headed to the door and when I opened it, Myra was standing there in a v-neck top that slightly exposed her cleavage. i knew her type and how they operated and trouble is one thing i wasn't looking for. Myra was being too forward and now I was certain that she wanted something from me.

Myra: sorry for waking you up but would it be too bad if I asked for your help, I need to replace my bulb and I don't know how to go about it.

I looked at her not sure what to say, I mean who knocks on someone's door at 9 in the morning for a bulb replacing exercise.

Me: a bulb, sorry am not an electrician.

Myra: I thought any body could do that.

Me: yeah but I really don't know how to fix bulbs, it's not my specialty.

Myra: okay, am sorry. i thought you could just help but looks like i walked in at the wrong time.

She started to walk away and I called her but she didn't look back so I followed her into her house.

Me: look am sorry for being rude. Just that I have quite abit going on at the moment. I will fix your bulb.

I said taking the bulb from her hand, removing the one that was there and fixing the new one.

Myra: are the two guys who came looking for you earlier part of the alot that is on your mind?

Me: what guys?

Myra: I don't know them and I have never seen them before.

Me: when were they here?

Myra: yesterday at around 11am.

Me: you were in my room yesterday but you never mentioned that.

Myra: that's because you didn't have time for me.

I was silent for a second..

Myra: it's okay, I know you were not sure of why I came and I know what you could have thought but I needed to talk to you about something.

Me: what?

I asked taking a sit on a plastic chair that was close to the door so that I could see my house having left the door open.

Myra: I saw you the other night and I know what happened. You killed someone!