Chapter 9
Wheeler/Kwami
After they arrested the child's mother and took her to the police station for interrogation, it was time for lunch, Wheeler and Kwame went to a cafe in the city.
Kwami noticed that Wheeler is not himself today, He hasn't seen him in this condition for a long time, He can't remember when was the last time he saw Wheeler angry or upset, Before being a couple with Linka. Since they became mates, Wheeler has been a calm, confident and happy person all the time. The love in his heart reflects the happiness in his eyes
"Tell me, man, what's wrong with you today? You are not as usual? ….. any fights?" He puts his police hat on the table.
"Nothing, just like I told you I'm upset seeing unscrupulous parents like that child's mother" He leans back on the chair
Kwami looks Wheeler in the eyes with a frown, as if he can't believe what Wheeler is saying
"Ok . its Linka" He finally gave up
"I knew it. So what did you fight about?"
"We didn't fight. But... I don't know... She had a meeting with someone in a company….and…I don't know ". He rubs his face with his hands and places his elbow on the table
"What's the problem, man? that's her job"
"I'm not comfortable with the guy she's going to meet"
"I see no reason for her to disappoint you, she is very strong and loves you. Come on man... you know her"
"Yes she is. I know that...but I also know this guy, he's not just any man, and you know him too." As he puts his hand on his palate, looking at a corner, his mind wanders, as if he remembers Greg
"Really. I do. Who is he?" He starts eating the meal the waiter brought him.
"He's Mr. Hanson's son. Do you remember the factory we trained in during college in the summer a few years ago? "He started eating.
"Do you mean?... you mean Greg?... Greg Hanson? " he's trying to remember
"Yes, he is, unfortunately, the son of a bitch ".angrily
"Aha . Now I get it, you couldn't stand this guy; he was hitting on her so bad"
"See . that's what I'm talking about." nervously
There was some silence between the two of them while they are eating their food.
"Do you think I'm exaggerating man, I don't want her to think that I'm jealous, but …. but I'm actually very jealous, I don't think this guy is normal honestly? Do you think I'm right? From a neutral point of view, just tell my what you think ."
"honestly, that guy was really crazy" He drinks his juice.
"Thank you...that's what I meant" He is waving with his hand high.
"But you know, my friend, it was a long time ago, maybe he was doing it since he knew you weren't together, maybe he changed, maybe he has a girlfriend?"
"I don't think he's changed he was in his early thirties he was an adult then he should have known what to do. And everyone knew that I love her at that time, this was clear to everyone, even though we did not declare it to each other officially"
"How did you know his age?" He put the juice from his hand and asks in amazement
"Linka told me then. I told you that he was trying to woo her."
"Aha yes I remember finding him most of the time hovering around her, but you were with them most of the time too."
"to protect her from him. I could find a look in his eyes,... I don't know how to describe it... It's... like the look of predators"
"Why I'm not surprised by that? "He is thinking out loud
"See. did you remember?"
"Yes! I remember something like…. Like with each person he was acting in a different way, like if he had two faces"
"The bastard!" He hits the table with his hand.
"Calm down Wheeler, I'm sure things will be fine, do you think her meeting with him is over now?" He pays the bill and puts the money in the leather notebook
"It should be over by now."
"Good, talk to her and make sure everything is fine."
Wheeler grabbed his phone to call Linka. The number registered in name of by babe
Greg
When we got back to the company, I escorted Linka to the elevator and she thanks me
"It was really nice to catch-up again with you Greg, and thank you for the lunch".
"This is nothing, sweet heart. Promise me we'll stay in touch, we're friends".
When we arrived to my office, we passed Margaret's office first, of course, I noticed that Margaret was staring at Linka, when Linka entered my office, she went to the laptop picked it up and started sending some texts on her phone. Then she went to my side and put her phone on my desk. She gave me some papers explaining the program that I requested for the company
"How about wheeler and I go out with you one day, maybe you could take Mr. Hanson as well?
"Do you really think Wheeler would like to see me, Lin?"
"Come on, he was jealous in the past, I know, but now things have changed. We are all grown-ups."
"You know my point of view. This boy won't change, I don't think it's a good idea but...maybe we can give it a shot"
She did not like my words, of course, so I went to her and quickly kissed her on the cheek with a handshake. she got out of my office. A few minutes later I hear her on the other end talking to Margaret in her office while I'm busy checking my emails when I heard the sound of a cell phone ringing on my desk, but it's not my cell phone's tone.
When I looked around I found her phone on my desk and the name that was shining my Yankee its him, its spud stuffer name. She used to call him by that name, I remember that. I grabbed her phone and smiled maliciously as I looked at that number. I quickly wrote the number on a piece of paper that was on my desk. then I went to her to give her the phone.
By chance when I was about to open the door,I heard her and Margaret talking:
"You don't remember me, Linka, but I remember you well, how can anyone forget your beauty, I used to run Mr. Hanson's office before." Margaret was happy talking to Linka
" Oh…thank you, I was asking myself, where did I see this lady before. Nice to see you again Margret"
"welcome, my dear, I remember you when you trained with a group of wonderful young group in our factory at that time, and one of them cared very much for you." As she trying to tease her.
"Ah yes, you mean the red head... the fact that we live together now as a couple"
"oh my dear this is wonderful. Congratulations, is there any plan for the official engagement?"
"Well…., he measured the water temperature before two months and I gave him the green light. So I expect to find the diamond ring in front of me every time I turn my face to him" she said happily
"Oh that's so romantic, maybe he'll do it on some occasion soon"
" maybe, he invited me to (The blue night) at Saturday night one of my favorite night's club to celebrate our anniversary there, so…. maybe "
"Oh dear, this is such a beautiful place. I went there many times with my husband and see some people proposing there. so let's hope that next time when you come here, you will be wearing an engagement ring in your hand"
" well…..maybe…..thanks" There was a slight shyness in her voice.
So, sweet heart. spud Stuffer has a plan... and I will also arrange my counter plan... I promise to destroy your love soon
"Lin. You forgot your phone on my desk. Your Yankee called" I give her the phone
"Ohh… how could I! thanks Greg" She picks it up from the palm of my hand
" hello Yankee Moya lyubov'" she said goodbye to us as she calling him back.
"Da. The meeting just ended I'm on my way to my office now" she disappeared when the elevator door closed"
I went back to my office drowned in thought, I looked through my office window, ignoring all the calls, all the emails, and Margaret's interruptions. and after a while
"Margaret, call me Robin now, tell him to come to my office"
Robin is the company's chief information technology officer, has a history of hacking and network fraud, he is a brilliant hacker, and has a network of friends who are all like, a gang of crooks.
After a few minutes, Robin came to my office and stood in front of me
"Mr. Greg, you asked for me, how can I help you, sir"
I put Wheeler's number on my desk and pointed it at him, then I looked at him and leaned back against my chair
"I wanted a favor from you Robin, it's mine personally, are you willing to help me on it " as I took out a large amount of money and placed it on my disk near the paper with Wheeler's number on it and directed it towards Robin.
Robin took the money and put it in his pocket, and he grabbed the paper on which Wheeler's number was written and looked at me
"Of course sir, anything you want, just tell "
"Good. So listen to what I will tell you, we will play a game, a very entertaining game with the owner of this number"