The Campbell

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       Two months have elapsed, and Dad was returning from his long journeys again. This time round, I was very happy than usual .As I waited patiently for him, I noticed Madison rushing to the bathroom to puke. I knew she had not been  well since last months, but day by day, she gave me the benefits of doubts about what I was thinking that she's going through. In a few seconds, Mum bugged in, holding a strict and suspicious looks at Madison.

                 What is wrong with you, Madison? I hope it's not what I'm thinking. You've been going unconscious frequently and puking at most times since last months. Are you sure you're not......Nooooooo!!I said, jumping out of my bed sweating.What happened dear,I woke up to see mum wearing a worried look on her face,hah I sighed. So it was all a dream. You're awake, Mardy. Mackenzie held a "I missed you look on her face."How did  I get here?You said you  were going to sleep, so we gave you the space.Oh,and where is dad ? He's travelled and going to return today.
            Where is Debhy?She's........I am here, sis, and that was the last word from her.A knife had been pierced through her back.And ,and her blood splashed on me.Oh sweet heavens I shouted as the chandelier positioned at the middle of the house tore from it hook coming straight to hit mum,mum nooooo....I screamed and pushed her away from where she stood, letting the the chandelier hit the ground. Everything started to spin, and the last person I saw was Dad,his smile, and I  collapsed .

         I woke up feeling a bit giddy,but I had to act as if everything was OK. ...
Thank God they all had their attention on something else, not me.But wait,what actually had made them completely forgotten my  presence. Look, it's Mr. Igor ,mum said. I heard that's Jeffrey's dad.It could be any Jeffrey, I said. But Mackenzie and I knew only one particular Jeffrey, and that was Jeffrey from our formal  school. What had Mr. Igor done,I asked myself and reflected back to when Mr Jackson had come for me from his son's house.Perharps mum and dad and maybe Mackenzie had a grudge . Before Mackenzie had turned to check on me,I shut my eyes.
       She's still not back to consciousness..Mum begun to  freak out. I could feel it. I opened my eyes after minutes later and found mum fast asleep. But I searched everywhere for Mackenzie, and she was nowhere to be found.I  woke mum up, and this time, I guess I was feeling better. She told me not to worry because Mackenzie had followed Dad to work. Does mum know the kind of work dad is into?I asked myself over and over again. Mum was quite disturbed about my health and everything, so this wasn't the right time to ask her such a question. I drew my conclusion at exactly 11:50pm this night that my dad was an ASSASSIN AND A DRUG SMUGGLER. From the dressing to the goods, he pulled to a place near our gardens. I nearly passed out when I saw him enter the hole without coming out. After some minutes, I heard footsteps heading towards the bedroom. What ,I said, lying down quietly spying on Mackenzie.She took off her dirty job dress and wore her night gown for sleep .I can't believe this girl again .Could you believe that she said she went to a friend's house when she saw my eyes wide open.What about that black coat,skirt and long sleeves.I wanted to ask her that,but I decided to do things my way since they decided to make  their own ways. How was your day with your friends? I intentionally ask her  to hear her reply. She didn't say a word. Rather, she fell on the bed,fast asleep and snoring .I would surely get to the peak of this puzzle.

             The next morning, I woke up to see Mackenzie's bed vacant. Where did she vanish to again. As for dad, it was very obvious that he wasn't going to be around on a Wednesday morning .I  needed to get ready for lectures today,not Cambridge. But the other one.I needed to find vital information about Jeffrey Senior...

Just as I quickened my steps,I stepped on a hard paper. What!I screamed for Mum to ask what was wrong with me.It was Mr Igor and Jeffrey Senior .They were pointing guns at a certain man I supposed. It's not clear, but it looks like Dad.Why did he save me when, in actual fact, he wanted me dead.What connection did I  have with him. What was the secret behind doing all this.

      After 2 months of expelling myself from the school, I finally came back. Had it been high school, everyone would look at you as if you were some kind of crap.But in college, everything was different. I  hurried off to class, and I  bumped into someone. Before I could say a word, he said he was really  sorry .Get lost, I said, pushing him aside. You ,son  of the devil.  Oh, sh*t I should have waited to hear his explanation to the sorry. Never mind, because it was so clear that he was the one in the photograph. He got shot yesterday, and that explains his bandage arm. On my way further, I met his brother too.Good morning, Ma'am or Madison, I suppose. Good morning Jeffrey, I said, looking into his innocent eyes.Could he be innocent just as I was and his brother just like Mackenzie? Yes, he said, giving me the "Are you suspecting me look in his eyes.Did you meet my brother?No ,I said, feeling guilty .Well, he said  he was sorry for not taking you home that night.That's alright, tell him apology accepted in case you see him around.

I  asked myself throughout our lecture what kind of puzzle was this .My sister was now part of my father's accomplice. Neither did I see her yesterday and today.

Good ,an idea clicked my brains.Now it was my turn to act in this drama.I was not letting anything distract me. (Lecture ends)

           Hey there, I heard a familiar voice echo as I raised my head to find Mr Igor junior right in front of me. You again...yes Jeffrey told me everything. But why do you hate me so much he asked. Because you're an accomplice to your dad, I said to his hearing .Accom...what ?ACCOMPLICE I shouted for everyone to stop whatever they were doing and looked at me.Sorry he apologised to the crowd and looked back at me.Dyson he said gently, you wanted to know my background right?Yes as l answered sheepishly. Then follow me,he pulled me out of the cafeteria. Where are you taking me to.....

The car? "he said, smiling. Why not just here. Because I want to murder the negative thoughts you have about me. Hah,I sighed. For a second, I thought he was going to murder me. He opened the door for me  like I was a princess,immediately I got inside he closed the door and had his seat too at the drivers side.You're really marvellous he said as he  started the ignition and off we left. Where  to,I asked, feeling a bit nervous. To my house. Not again. I said.Yes, we are going there, but this time I promise to drop you immediately, I am done fetching away the dirty thoughts in your head.Relax,you can have snacks as much as you like .There's peanut, there's biscuits and tea bags as well. If you prefer actual food, then Johnny would be at your service when we  get home.

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