JACK'S JUSTICE

Chapter 6

Little Jack watched as Maya picked flowers from a garden in the city's playground.

The boys around recklessly cycled on their bikes.

"Watch it Bob!" Maya said as she dodged the bicycle Bob rode on.

"Then get out of the way, I've gotta win!" Bob yelled back.

Few minutes later, Bob lost control of his bike and knocked Maya into the bushes.

Jack ran after the bike, he stopped knowing the bike would return since the cyclists were riding in an oscillating manner.

Jack got in the way of Bob's bike and kicked it sideways throwing Bob off.

Bob and Jack got into a fight and after they were separated Jack couldn't find Maya.

"No daddy!" Jack pouted.

"See kid, that's wrong! You should have ensured Maya was okay before you confronted Bob.

"Trying to fight unnecessarily for a girl wouldn't impress a wise girl.

"Maya needed care and attention, she was probably severely injured or worse and all you cared about was having Bob's ass kicked?"

"Now you don't know the state she is in, do you?"

Mr Dexter leaned against the couch.

"No". Jack said softly.

"You see son, most girls are apparently the weaker ones. Good and strong boys should ensure they're safe".

"So promise you will ensure safety first". Mr Dexter pointed his knuckles at Jack.

"Yes dad, I will. Mom's really lucky to have you". Jack bumped his father's fist.

"Sir.. Sir.. Sir.. Sir!"

"W.. What?"
Jack yelled back as he realized he was lost in thoughts of his past.

"Is there a problem sir? You didn't move when the traffick was set... For three times!" A traffick warden said.

Oh am sorry, there's no problem at all. I'll Ieave now. Jack said.

Jack alighted at the Postville City Hospital.

He located the emergency unit and met Chapto Fernandez sitting beside Pedro's bed.

"Good day gentlemen!"

"How is he?" Jack asked pulling a stool.

"He's getting better... Gradually" Chapto replied.

"How did you find us here?" Chapto asked.

"The ambulance that took you was the Postville city hospital's... So it'll definitely be this hospital". Jack replied cracking his knuckles rather loudly.

"Hey Ped, remember when McAuliffe use to crack his knuckles endlessly? Chapto asked trying to cheer Pedro.

Pedro smiled.

"Yeeeaah, that Irish freak... It always pissed you. Sato did kinda like it; being surprised by it never got old". Chapto said softly.

"Wait, did you say McAuliffe?" Jack asked.

"Yeah... Do you know him?" Chapto asked.

"Am not sure, what's his surname?" Jack asked reaching his phone.

"Harrington... McAuliffe Harington".

"We used to call him The Miller".

"He oversaw the Milling industry in Talltab effectively... Till he got killed". Chapto said soberly.