KILLER WITHIN

KILLER WITHIN EPISODE THREE

Martin woke up minutes later and when he realized that Lexi had left, he took his car keys from his bedroom and left in a hurry.

He got downstairs got in his car and drove off trying to reach Gloria who took a while to receive the call but she eventually did.. he put the call on speaker as he looked around hoping to spot Lexi who was no where to be found..

Gloria: my son.

Martin: mum, something is happening to Lexi.

Gloria: what do you mean?

Martin: she is not herself. Has she come there?

Gloria: no she has not come here but can you please tell me what is going on, you keep telling me there is a problem with my daughter but you are not telling me anything..

He took a deep breath but because he didn't know how to start explaining the entire situation, he told Gloria he was on his way then hanged up and called Doctor Boaz Bundi. The doctor friend who had attended to Lexi when she checked in at the hospital..

Dr. Boaz: hello Martin..

Martin: hello Dr. Boaz, are you busy?

Dr. Boaz: I'm heading to the OR but I can spare a minute or two, are you unwell?

Martin: I'm not calling for myself but for Lexi.

Dr. Boaz: we still haven't heard any news about her yet..

Martin: I know that but I have. I need to see you.

Dr. Boaz: okay, please come in the afternoon. I will be waiting for you. I hope Lexi is in good condition because she was not fit enough to leave the hospital.

Martin: that's what I want to talk to you about.

Dr.Boaz: okay then... See you later.

Martin hanged up and it wasn't long before he took the junction that led to Gloria's home. Martin didnt like going to Gloria's place because of "the you should wait till marriage" kind of talks especially now that he was so guilty after they made love the previous night.

He stopped by Gloria's gate and hooted before the gate opened and the guard ushered him in. They exchanged greetings then he drove in and parked in one of the parking lots. Gloria was nolonger the same Gloria whose husband left ages back. She had re-established herself and everything she had,she worked so hard for.

When Martin walked in, Gloria had a tailor over taking her measurements for some dress that she was to use in some upcoming event. An event organized by her friend who was launching a new show on TV and she was going to be the one being interviewed over her success and other related stuff..

Gloria: oh Martin, you are here.

Martin nodded and stood there waiting impatiently for the tailor to excuse them.

Gloria: so what were you saying about Lexi, where is she?

Martin: I don't know and I want to speak to you in private.

Gloria stared at him for a short while then dismissed the tailor asking her to wait as Gloria led Martin to the garden asking Fatima to bring them juice.

Martin: ma'am,I need you to tell me the truth, have you seen Lexi since she left the hospital?

He asked pulling her a chair by the table at the garden and they both sat.

Gloria: no. I have not seen Lexi,I told you that already. What is going on?

Martin: I think something happened to Lexi after the heart transplant, first of all she is not fit to be running around though she looked okay when I saw her, she looks like like she never had surgery at all.

Gloria's eyes widened and now she had interest on what Martin was trying to say.

Martin: Lexi killed someone and she came to my house with a bloody knife yesterday. She was all messed up and stuff and I calmed her down.

Gloria: then what happened to her after that, why is she not with you?

Martin: I'm getting there.. Lexi slept and in the morning, she couldn't remember anything about her killing someone and she even made it look like I was imposing murder on her.

Gloria: wait, did you just say Lexi... My Lexi killed someone?

Martin nodded and refrained from saying another word because Fatima was approaching with the juice..

Gloria was clearly surprised by what she heard and she couldn't believe it. She could have concluded that Martin was making everything up but if he was, where was she?

Martin: thank you Fatima.

He said after she had served both their glasses then they both watched her go away before they got talking again..

ELSEWHERE

When Lexi ran off, she had a mission to accomplish. She hid her knife of cause knowing it was a weapon she was carrying. She calmly sat inside the taxi that was taking her to her destination and when she got to some junction she asked the taxi driver to stop and he did.

Driver: madam, we are like five minutes from where you said you were going.

Lexi: I know but I will walk the remaining distance.

Driver: oh okay..

Lexi smiled a not so genuine smile as she looked outside the window to make sure no one was walking by or approaching with a car.

Lexi: so how much do I owe you?.

Driver: eight hundred shilling madam.

She gave him a 1000ksh note that she had taken from Martin's wallet and he pulled out his wallet to look for change and while at it, Lexi grabbed his mouth and pulled him back to his seat and slit his throat with her very sharp knife and held him tightly with both hands until he stopped kicking.

She grabbed the wallet and her 1000 ksh then got out of the car and walked to the driver's side. She looked around and on making sure there was no one, she pulled him and he fell out then she took the guys jacket,covered the bloody seat and got in..

Lexi: ooops! Sorry. I needed my own car and I can't buy one right now. This should do.

She drove past him with a smile on her face and headed to her destination, a stand alone house which stands furthest in a gated community.

In a gated community there are guards who question you by the gate before you get to see who you are there for and it wasn't any different for Lexi..

Guard: hello madam.

Lexi: hello..

Guard: which house are you headed to?

Lexi: house number 23. I'm here to pick the client up for a meeting.

Guard: I'm sorry I will have to give him a call and confirm that he is expecting you.

Lexi: oh that's okay..

The guard went inside the small room by the gate then made a call as Lexi sat there with her fingers crossed as she didn't know who exactly she was going to meet though she had some dream like vision that told her who she was meeting and why she needed to kill him.

A few minutes later the guard came back and Lexi flashed a charming smile.

Guard: he is not picking his call but if he is expecting you, you can go ahead.

Lexi nodded then drove inside with full confidence.. "men will always be men" she thought as she drove to the house she had seen in her vision.

Oh,when Lexi came out of her short comma, she realized she could see visions. Not good visions but whatever she saw was whatever she was supposed to do. For instance, her last vision showed her walking into that home and killing the man whose face she had seen. She had no idea who he was but she knew why she had to kill him.

Lexi parked her stolen car in front of the door then checked her purse to confirm if the knife was still there and it was. That knife was a weapon she couldn't tell where she had gotten it from but she had to have it Everytime she was going on a mission.

She catwalked herself to the door and knocked then waited impatiently having checked her face on the rare view mirror and confirming that she was indeed still beautiful, she tried different postures before the door flew open and there was a young man standing by the door. His name was supposed to be Lawrence if at all she remembered clearly..

Lawrence: hello.

Lexi: hello sir... My name is Lexi and...

Lawrence: come in Lexi, you can introduce yourself from the inside. I've left eggs frying in the kitchen.

He said hurriedly ushering her in and leaving her shortly for the kitchen so Lexi stood where he left her until Lawrence came back.

Lawrence: sorry about that, so what do I do for you?

Lexi: my boss Mr. Thompson Landi sent me on his behalf.

Lawrence: Thompson Landi, wait. Thompson is dead and we are attending his burial this weekend.

Lexi: I know that, but you see before he died he left me some information to share with you. Thompson wanted you to take over his company and run his businesses

Lawrence started smiling probably trying to imagine how much money there was at Landis company limited. That was the company that made him and a few more men set a trap for that guy Thompson. They arranged for his death but now, he was going to deal with them starting with the master mind and the brain behind his killing.

Lawrence: Thomson was my friend and I would look after his businesses like it was my own.

He smiled rubbing his hands together as he made himself comfortable on his seat and Lexi studied him keenly.

Lawrence: so, what does it take for me to start running the company?

Lexi: nothing much, you and I will have to go back to the office so that I officially hand over everything to you. That was Thomas's last wish.

Lawrence: okay... Will you have something before we leave?

Lexi: no thank you. I'm on special diet.

She smiled and he nodded.

Lawrence: you girls are always on diet..let me finish up and come.

He said as he excused himself and disappeared into the kitchen.

Martin left Gloria a bit confused about everything he had told her and drove to the hospital to see Dr. Bundi and when he got there, Dr. Bundi invited Dr. Simon too. They both participated in Lexi's surgery and they were also friends. Lexi's disappearance had caused abit of panic especially to the two doctors who were worried because Lexi was not well enough to leave the hospital and they were not sure if she was still alive if at all she got involved in vigorous activities.

Dr. Boaz: have a seat Martin.

Martin: thank you.

He did have a seat on the chair right next to Dr. Simon after they exchanged greetings.

Dr. Boaz: this is Dr. Simon, I hope you have met.

Martin nodded looking at Simon briefly then focused on Dr. Boaz.

Dr.Boaz: you said you found Lexi?

Martin: yes, but she is not herself.

Dr. Boaz: what do you mean by that?

Martin: I don't know doc but I feel like there is another person operating inside her. One minute she is the Lexi I know, the next minute she can't remember anything we have talked about then she becomes all aggressive and violent.

Dr. Boaz:for how long has she been like that?

Martin: since she escaped from the hospital. Do you think she is has gone nuts or something?

Dr. Boaz: no she has not. What Lexi has developed is called an alter ego.

Martin was keen. He had heard about the alter ego and the myths that sorrounded it but this case was now his point of interest because this was now his fiance.

Martin: an alter ego, what is that really and does it even exist?

Dr.Boaz: Simon, you want to answer that?.

Dr. Simon: an alter ego is a second self created by the person as an alternative of their normal self.

Martin: okay, how does it come about?

He asked turning to face him.

Dr. Simon: people invent alter egos as a result of lack of confidence, self esteem, or living an unsatisfying and unhappy life.

Martin: does that affect who they are?

Dr. Boaz: it depends on why the person created the alter ego. Could be that they are running away from something and hiding behind the alternative them and yes, it could affect them especially if they abandon the real them for the alter ego and loose themselves in the process.

Martin took a deep breath. He didn't understand if the alter ego in Lexi was self created because the doctor didn't mention anything about the alter ego coming about from the inherited heart.

Martin: I don't know what to do. I don't understand her.

Dr. Boaz: if you can bring her here we can examine her.

Martin: that's the problem, I don't know where she is.

Lawrence was already dressed when Lexi showed up and it's like he was going somewhere. Greed for money made him change his mind but that, that was going to be the end of him.

Lawrence went back to the living room a few minutes later and found Lexi seated flipping through the channels and when he cleared his throat to announce he was there, she turned and smiled then put the remote down and got up.

Lawrence: now we can go.

Lexi: okay, but can I use your washrooms?

Lawrence: sure, right ahead on your left.

She nodded and picked her purse then walked past him fully aware that he was checking her behind.

Lexi had the qualities every man would see in a woman, a nice curvey ass, beautiful legs and a flat tummy, okay flat tummy are not so much men thing but it is a big deal to women. He smiled to himself then sat on the couch waiting for her but before he could settle he heard a loud scrary scream coming from the washroom so he quickly got up and rushed towards the washroom.

Lawrence: Lexi?

She responded by asking for help and Lawrence has no choice but to pull the door open but when he did, he came face to face with the knife that she held so close to his neck.

Lawrence: w..h...at... Is going on.

Lexi: shut up and play nice.

He moved backward and she kept to his pace until his back hit the wall.

Lexi: sit your ass down.

By looking at Lexi command Lawrence, one would have thought " what type of a man is Lawrence" but the command in her voice was something to be afraid off. She pushed the knife deeper into his skin and he has no choice but to obey..

Lexi: who else was involved in Thompson's murder?

Lawrence shook his dead to mean he didn't know or he didn't want to talk about it but that wasn't going to stop Lexi from killing him, she was just going to get instructions on who to kill next.

Lexi: what type of a man was he?

Lawrence: you should know that, you were his secretary.

Lexi: I wasn't, that was a trick I played on you. Thompson told me about something he was working on. Something he was working on but you had to mess up by making deals to kill him. Where is the virus?

Lawrence laughed and that provoked the alter ego or Lexi not sure which one he was dealing with.

Lexi: you think I'm here for fun?

Lawrence: you sure are.

Lawrence hit Lexi on the face with his head and she fell back and the knife drop then Lawrence tried to pick it but Lexi kicked it then swept Lawrence's leg and he lost balance and landed on his butt. Lawrence had no idea who he was fighting but Lexi had proven to be too strong for a girl.

She dived on him but he gave a good punch that sent her off him and he quickly got on top of her and grabbed her neck then presses her down.

Lawrence: who are you b***h?

He asked pressing her neck even more that she could barely breathe. She tried to shake him off but he was stronger with all his weight sitting on her.

Lawrence: I have never seen you before and if you know about the virus then you are a threat. Who are you!

Lexi couldn't respond and she knew with him pressing on her like that, she could actually die and this time it would be for real.

She landed on his eyes with her fingers and pocked them sending him off her with groans. She pulled herself away from him in the midst of him fighting for his sight and she grabbed the knife then swiftly got up and grabbed him from behind.

Lexi: you want to know who I am?

She asked tightly holding his head to her chest with the knife to his throat.

He couldn't see, move or better still do anything.

Lexi: I'm your worst nightmare.. goodbye Lawrence!

She cut the knife through his neck and when blood started to ooze out of his neck, she threw him on the floor then got up.

Lexi: ooops! You can't see me have this happy dance.

She said staring at the knife then jumping over him as she walked into the bathroom, took a face towel and wiped the door handle then picked the car keys that were laying on the TV stand and walked out after dumping the knife into her purse. She opened the door to the taxi, wiped the steering wheel then closed the door again and smiled as she got into the Audi that had all it's windows tainted.

"I just had to gift myself this car after a job well done right Lexi?"

She winked at herself on the rare view mirror as she made herself comfortable in the driver's seat then drove off..

When the guards saw the car drive by, they didn't bother stopping it as they knew it was Lawrence checking out and didn't want to be seen in the presence of a other woman though they knew Lawrence had a crazy girlfriend who made friends with the guards and gave them hand outs just so that they could tell her if they saw another woman visiting. Those guards knew everyone in that estate and they were aware of who was being visited and by who.

Guard 1: Yule Dem wazimu akijua venye huyo Dem ametoka na Lawrence aliweza, atabomoa ukuta zote akikushout.

They laughed.

Guard 2: alafu hata hanaga sura but kitu poa ni yeye hutoboka lakini huyu mwingine wa leo, mtoto Mali safi..

Guard 1: huyo mjama ako na macho. Sisi ni mamboch tu wanatuona Kama watu.

Guard 2: pesa muhimu beathe. Madem wanapenda pesa na ukicheza kama wewe hakuna roho ya dem huwezi fungua..

Lexi passed the place she had dropped the taxi guy and a small crowd had gathered there feeling all sorry and stuff and there was also a police car in sight. Lexi passed as if she was not part of what had happened infact she couldn't stop cursing when the crowd caused a bit of traffic..

She drove away maintaining her cool hoping the police wouldn't pull her over because she didn't have a driving license. Everything she knew, she was taught by Martin. Her first stop was at Martin's apartment. She always had the key so going in and out of the apartment was not an issue.

She got to the tool box, got a black tape and went down to tamper with the number plate of the car since she was going to use the car for a while and with the altered plate, no cops would catch up with her.

She finished up then went in the house and switched on the TV and dropped the remote on the table as she headed to the bedroom for a shower for she needed it after killing two people in a day.

She didn't use the tub but let the water fall on her as she scrubbed her hands and reminisced how she slit Lawrence's throat then she closed her eyes and shook her head then rinsed the soap off her body and wrapped a towel around her as she stepped out of the bathroom.

It was a few minutes after noon and she was hungry and worn out. How she was surviving with a newly attached heart was still a mystery..

She got in some sweat pants and a t-shirt then lazily walked to the kitchen to fix herself something to eat but while in the process of going to the kitchen, the door opened and in walked Martin who was quite surprised to see her when he turned around.

Lexi: hey babe?

She said with a broad smile on her face as she walked to him and threw her arms around him then she noticed the broken flower pot that she missed the first time and second time she came in or maybe she saw but it was the other her who did.

Lexi: babe, what happened to the flower pot?

She drew her hands from his shoulder and walk towards the flower pot looking a bit concerned. She turned to look at him holding the broken pot.

Lexi: were you fighting with someone?

Martin narrowed his eyes at her but she was clueless.

Martin: wait, you don't remember?

Lexi: remember what?

Did she forget that she knocked his head with a flower pot and ran off..

Martin walked passed her and sat on the couch. She went and sat next to him.

Lexi: babe, talk to me... What's going on?.

Martin looked at her like she was kidding him, she was the one who was supposed to talk to him.

Martin: where did you go this morning Lexi?

She looked at him like she didn't understand why he would be asking her that.

Martin: somebody has parked a car in our parking, do you know anything about the car?

Lexi: do I own a car Martin, why do you insist on making me mad, you were like that in the morning telling me stuff I didn't understand and now you have started again.

She got up a bit upset but Martin took her hand.

Martin: I'm sorry. That was a silly question.

He had her sit again then she rested her head on his shoulder as he embraced her in a hug staring blankly into the empty space...