Chapter22Jewel received a phone call from James. It had been a while since they conversed. The last time they had done so,they had talked at length about the new improvements at the bar, the incident with Joan, Mr Daniel's change of attitude towards her and all she could think of. James had smartly avoided any form of conversation that would lead to talking about himself and the work he did for Miguel. Jewel had asked about how he was faring and he had said that all was well and immediately changed the topic. He had been really scared of getting caught the first few weeks of working with Miguel but with time,he had become a master of the game. Miguel had taken delight in his work and had entrusted deeper and more critical businesses into his care. He had earned himself a place in Miguel's heart and now he did more than drug trading, Miguel now sent him on assassination tasks and he was beginning to enjoy the privileges he was exposed to as a result of doing the things that pleased hi

Joan kept her eyes on the road expecting to see the man she had met at the baseball match the previous week. It was absurd to think that she would just see him standing at a walk way or some junction but her anxiety took absolute control of her. She wanted to see him but she had not thought of what to tell him. He would tease her for going after him definitely. It was on a weekend and she had spent so much time at work. She had just finished college and well,she got a job as a cashier in a grocery store. There had been much sales that evening and her working time had been extended. It did not bother her since she did not look forward to seeing anyone after work hours plus,it was extra cash she thought to her self. At a bus stop she could swear that her eyes were not deceiving her. She saw him again. He was holding a newspaper and clunched a small bad under his arm. He looked ridiculous. More like some elderly man far different from the attitude he gave her the last time they had talked

Aidan was in her living room when she walked in. She was not surprised, he had the keys to her apartment and sometimes he did come in this manner. “You came” she was not sure if what she said came out right. She was not sure if she wanted to continue with the relationship. Not that she no longer loved him but she feared that he was too dangerous for her. All her life,she had hoped that she never came across any of them and now she was even in a relationship with one. She had not been fair on her part to hide her identity from her but he had done the same thing too. She avoided his gaze and walked away without waiting for a response from him. He followed her. “Joan cut me some slack,I defended you didn't I?I told them that I want to marry you”. He said.“ and when you are not there,what will they do to me”“They will protect you”“They don't seem to me as people who would do that”“Its in their nature to command fear*“ I…”“Enough” he interrupted "you decide, are you going to marry

“How long have you been in this town?“ Asked Jewel as Lucia ushered her into her house. “Been around for a while”“Wow,I guess it didn't take you so much effort to set up your house” said Jewel as she fed her eyes with the beauty and comfort of Lucia's living room.“I am not you” replied Lucia with a grin. Jewel understood what she was impying and chose to let it slide. Lucia was actually saying the truth. She had done so much to get to the level she was in now. All she wanted was a safe and comfortable environment for her child. Her belly had grown over the months and she was already six months gone. Luckily for her,she had stopped working at the bar. She had a new job that paid almost what she received from the bar.“What should I offer you?“ Asked Lucia.“Anything would do” replied Jewel with a smile.“Make your self at home” said Lucia before living the room. J

Jewel felt very weak. She could sense that a part of her was leaving her body. She could not make out the words Lucia and Ramiel spoke and then when she tried,she found out that they were chanting spells. This was her chance to end Joan. She would do it when Joan had not been unsuspecting of her. The more the chants were uttered the weaker she became till she completely lost consciousness of what was happening around her. Boom! She was at Aidan's house again. "It worked!" She thought to her self. It felt so exciting. She was sitting on the bed again. Thesame bed that she had slept on when Joan welcomed her into her home. She knew how important it was to carry out this mission perfectly but she also felt bad again for what she was about to do. The children ran into her room. They were captains just the way they had been when they entered the room. She watched them play quitely and when they noticed her and ran  away,she was not surprised. When Joan came to apologize on the child