BEHIND THE MASK

chapter eleven (first encounter with the enemy)

I look from left to right, about eight guards surrounded me. I didn't get the meaning.
What are you doing? I ask the obvious.
One chubby but well built guy tap my shoulder.
Don't worry dude, we aren't going to hurt you. Just checking to see that you are safe leaving here. He said.

I look outside and the car Joanna took had already vanish.
With my sharp eyes, I witness one guy outside nodding to them. As if saying they should let me, because it is alright.

You can go now, the guy said bowing slightly pointing the door to me.
I smile to myself and move forward. I think my sister is under great protection. The thought suddenly hit me.

I drove through the highway to school.
I head over to the high school premises of my university. I look around, trying to find my sister or Joanna.
I scanned the surrounding but nothing was I able to find.

I return to my second lecture of the day since the first was already gone.
In some hours the high school close and I took the opportunity to scan the students.

I look around, my eyes darting from one student to the other.
And what looks like eternity just came. I saw Joanna in her disguise.
I follow her discreetly. Soon I saw a car approaching her. I move closer and there was Joyce my sister, who had already board the car.

I follow them back to the restaurant. This time I made myself unseen.

I waited in my car till I saw them coming out of the restaurant. I pull up in front of them when they were far from the restaurant.

Hey get in I will drop you I offered but they pay no heed to my offer. We aren't interested said Joyce.
None of them is easy to deal with I thought.

I drove to the bus stop and for them till they board the bus. I followed the bus their destination. I watch as they enter home.
I check the surroundings to see if there was anyone suspicious but found none.

I decided to head home but what I just saw made me stop. My sister came out dress differently, I then witness Joanna in a tank top and black mini skirt. Her hair flying with the direction of the wind.
I look at my sister, dress in a pink colour straight dress. Looking at their dressing, there is no doubt they are on their way to a party.

I watch them take a cab and follow suit.
The cab pull up in front of a building, the different colours of light illuminating the area. I watch my time and it was 30mins away from six.

I watch them enter and pack my car at the lot and follow.
I look at the writing and it is written BLAZING BAR AND RESTAURANT.
I walk over and I was stop by the guards for a check.
I never understand why. Entering a restaurant now requires a thorough check up? I question myself.
I comply with them but who am I ? I'm a ninja of the first order. You can't find my weapons just by tapping my sides.

I finally get the permission to enter.
I look around and the feeling I got wasn't good for me. I look around for my sister but couldn't find her.
This isn't a party. I thought. I look from left to right but the feeling was bad for me.

Soon and soon enough, I saw my sister on the stage with a microphone in hand, the drummer seated, the pianist takes his seat, the base guitarist take his piece and in a minute everything was set for a music to echo through the atmosphere.

I watch as the music goes on. I feel the heat. I never know my sister is such a great singer. I enjoyed every bit of the music.
Another song from the background made me shiver, Joanna singing to the stage. Now the two singing very well.
I really love them.

The singing was over and the next thing I see was a madam from back stage. She motion for them to exit the stage. I could see the satisfaction in the faces of the audience and I felt great.