Richard cast his alluring eyes on Sarah’s bare skin that glowed provocatively under the creamy sleeveless top that accentuated her flawlessness. Sarah wasn’t too sure how much of this that she could take. Her whole body shook in spite of herself under this melting gaze of Richard. His sharp nose stood pointed to the sun and fitted his firm tin lips perfectly, highlighting his charming face. His chiseled face was devoid of any expression as he casually traced the fringe of hair that escaped from the ponytail that Sarah wore. Sarah squinted as his fingers brushed pass her eyebrow. His lips curved into a seductive smile that lasted only for seconds as he whispered, “My regards to him,” he seized Sarah up and his large palm cupped a handful of her hair as her chin was forced to face the cloud. “My regards to Lucifer,” he said through the teeth. Sharp pains greeted Sarah’s scalp as crimson blood formed on her cheeks. Her eyes poked out in pains. “I’m pretty sure the devil will be more than happy to meet you in person,” he added in sarcasm as Sarah bit hard on her lips in fury. “Fuck you Richard, I can at least let you know that life badly spent won’t escape your burial poster when my team catches up with you. You can as well get ready to meet your boss, the devil!” She yelled in frustration but Richard only found her funny and crazy as he spread his lips in what looked like a smile but was too brief for the shortest smile.
Richard had never bothered himself with too many words and Sarah wasn’t, even in the widest world, enough reason to make him choose words over his trigger. To Richard, pulling the trigger was faster than the shortest sentence ever. His brows merely creased as he casually muttered in a voice that sent shiver down Sarah’s spine.
“But yours is here already. Speak well of me to the devil,” Sarah lost her breadth under Richard’s torturous grip. What crushed Sarah’s last hope of survival was the calmness that settled on his flawless face which was a big contrast to the pains his hand was causing under her throat.Whoever said that Richard was the lord of silent doom, merely skipped the part that he was a devil hiding under a handsome and mesmerizing body whose perfect beauty kills as fast as his trigger. Yes, Sarah's charming looks could easily earn her the title, 'seductress' and could be an object of mesmerization to many but not to Richard Wilson who had sworn to kill and whose love quotient read zero.
The cell phone had rung for seven consecutive times with no response. The inspector General of Police had become tired of answering calls from both familiar and strange voices pressurizing him to do something about the recent murdering of the top five politicians whose demises had brought goose pimples to the masses who now demanded for immediate reaction. The IGP was pacing up and down in his office as the land phone that rested on a brown mahogany table buzzed off. “Sir, the situation seems to be getting out of hand,” officer Kelvin who just entered said in panic. “The news has gotten to all the nooks and crannies of the country and more atrocities are still committed under the broad day light. The citizens now live with their hearts in their palms,” he added in panic. “That’s why I need all hands
“How long do you intend waiting here, detective? The man seems to be braver than we thought,” Ben said tiredly. “That is more reasons you shouldn’t allow your patience wane down, Ben. If I know all criminals well, hard drinks aren't far from their favorites. As far as I know, this shop has been rated as the best in alcoholic drinks in the market and one so close to the map I have here,” Sarah said as she disclosed the map to Ben who studied it meticulously. “This is from a reliable friend whom I have saved his ass so many times as a token of his gratitude,” “Hmm,” Ben heaved in resignation. “Then I have no option than to pin my ass here with you. But remember, detective, the men we’re hunting aren’t just ordinary men that fight with pistols and axes but dark horses if my aging brai
Being here has never been a mistake, Richard.” Sarah squirmed as his hand went deeper into her throat and his blue eye balls moved threatingly in hers. “Hell no! It has not and will never be.” Richard snarled back as he tightened his grip under her throat. “Not when am willing to make the remaining few hours of your existence long but painful. Your kind only look their best when they’re in their graves. I fear the phrase ‘life well spent’ isn’t meant for your kind. Every cop has one or two things separating them from morality, so, Lucifer won’t be disappointed meeting you above,” he barked, looking at the two red eyes that poked out in pains. This was the first time Richard was wordy. “I intend forcing you and your men to hell before you get rid of me asshole,” Sarah’s voice could be heard in-between choking and squirming. &n
“I suppose you know what to do with this,” Richard said as he tossed a bag to Sarah. It contained all that she would need to put on for the mission they were about to set off in a few minutes time. He drew closer and cut the rope that bound her hands as Sarah winced in pains. Her wrists had lines of red marks and swollen flesh which was clearly an evidence that Richard had meant to torture her to death and had made the rope so tight that her wrist could be cut off by the rope if she had done as much as struggle to free her hands from it. At first, her wrist was numb and she couldn't reach for the bag that lay on her laps. Richard had no patience for this dilly-dallying. He yanked her up from the bamboo stick she was made to sit on. Sarah bit back the tears that wanted to pour down following the pains that greeted her when Richard pulled her by the hair. “
“From one of our trusted allies, I won’t be surprised if the police closes in on us now,” Jack said as he took a glass of wine from Richard who looked unbothered by what he had just said and pokily filled every cup on the large brown wooden table like a professional waiter in a royal home. “That leaves us with one choice,” he finally said as he sipped his wine leisurely.Jack raised his eyebrows slightly in enthusiasm as he asked, “And what is that, bro?” “Use the detective as a bait to lure othe
“I’m sure we won’t have a hard time finding her if we go through this route,” Frank said as he studied the map carefully again and stuffed it into his breast pocket. He abruptly stopped in his tracks. “This way,” he commanded as he heard a painful moan not far from the riverbank. "Sarah!" He called out as he walked towards her. "What's she trying to say?" He Wondered as Sarah kept shaking her head vehemently. He moved a little closer. "Why is she tied to a tree?" He said to sergeant Anderson who was now standing beside him. "I think she is telling us to run, Frank," sergeant Peter who had joined them said in panic but Frank was already heading towards Sarah.  
Sarah's feet was stuck in shingle. The thought of seeing Richard's beastly face made a stream of hot blood spurt into Sarah's throat. She wasn't going to let Frank down. She was going to try something besides waiting for her own death. But she was drained of the littlest strength and could only mutter softly under her breath, "someone...help!" But no help was coming. Even the birds that hovered around the tall coconut trees that beautified the ocean, seemed to be enjoying her predicament and twittered merrily in what sounded to Sarah like, 'why did you join the police force?' She laughed bitterly at her poor self. After a long while, she silently said a prayer and decided it was time she relied on her strength else she dies away. She tried to lift her legs but almost fell immediately. Her legs were too weak to support her weight. She bit hard on her lips as if her survival depended on ho
The large hall was lusterless and sparsely decorated. The only ornament in the big hall that had several rooms inside was an art work that instilled horror to every visitor. The atmosphere was feastive as the men were busy celebrating what Sarah knew too well wouldn't be anything good. Jack was calmly sipping a glass of whiskey when he caught sight of Sarah and Richard making their ways into the large hall. Richard was steadily supporting her with his huge arm. "We awaited your return, man. But certainly not with that fellow. What really stopped the great and heartless Richard from sending that thing to the bottom of the hell," Jack asked as he staggered towards them. His glass of whiskey was shaking in his hand. Richard looked at Sarah briefly before saying, "She escaped," he took a few steps forward. &