CHASING ME DOWN [COMPLETED]

Chapter 21

It all began to make sense.

Carlos Diego. 48. Mexican origin. First son of Rodrigo Diego and Simona Diego. He and his brother, Jose Antonio were the only heirs to The Diegos business empire.
The Diegos dealt in everything Agriculture.

On the 11th of November, dated 12 years ago, he was charged and sentenced to 60 years in prison for the attempted murder of five persons which includes CEO of Carlson Corp, Jeremy Carlson Whyte, his wife, Renee Carlson Whyte, his sister, Mia Carlson Whyte and their adopted father, Mr. Noah Whyte as well as Miss Ava Ahene and CEO of Ruis Business empire, Xavier Ruis.
And for the murder of the former CEO of Carlson Corp, Mr Richard Carlson; late wife of Mr. Noah Whyte, Wendy Whyte and their daughter Sharon; Anastasia Mical, her brother, Lawerence Mical, as well as their father Charles Mical and baby Tyler Carlson Whyte, son of Jeremy Carlson Whyte.

Awe washed over us. This man was a certified ruthless killer. But why was he after our family? What did he want?

I called Myles later that night.
"Myles?"
"Huh?" He replied sleepily. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Did you call just to disturb my sleep?"
"Yep... you know me too well."
"Hey, your brother seemed pretty disturbed tonight, know why?"
"Probably because the same people who attacked my family 12 years ago, killing my baby brother in the process, approached us tonight at the car park."
"What?! I hope no one was hurt."
"No, Shane was there."
"Oh..." I noticed a trace of hurt in his voice so I quickly added.
"... Cleopas was there too. Dad and Jayson were also fully armed."
"Thank God."
"Hold it... you don't seem to be surprised about Jayson having a gun in his possession. You knew about it, didn't you?"
"....."
"Myles!"
"Easy... you'll hurt my eardrums."
"I can't believe you didn't tell me."
"Would telling you that I joined him for shooting lessons make matters worse?"
"MYLES!!!"
"My cue to leave, bye buddy."

I can't believe he hang up. I can't deal with this now. He's so gonna get it from me tomorrow. Time for my true love- my bed.

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The next day's breakfast was so dead silent. Mum didn't join us.
I took my seat and quietly looked through my options. Father was already seated. A glass of mango juice and some eggs and pancakes will have to do.
Jayla and Jason joined us shortly. We ate in silence.

After breakfast we all remained seated, anticipating the long awaited explanation for all that was going on.

After what seemed like forever, dad spoke up.
"Kids, we need to talk."

Oh yes, we do.