14

Truth or Deceit

Tam just drove inside her home after dropping off Kennedy at School. Kofi didn't know how to approach her and apologize for his shortcomings ( that is keeping a secret from her and having a mistress).

" Tam" his voice cracked after summoning enough courage to approach her as she wanted to walk past him.

" Yeah, Kofi" she called out his name which she does only when she's mad at him.

" I'm really sorry" he said this time around with a rather better voice.

" Kofi...even if you apologise a hundred times to me I won't forgive you. The only thing we have to talk about is the call concerning the terrorist group, because, fourteen people are in danger as well as a little girl. I don't care if she's your daughter or whatever, she shouldn't be a victim of some crime" Tam said with a grim expression on her face. " And the next thing we have to discuss after I've helped the victims from those thugs or terrorists is our divorce." She added.

Kofi loved his wife so much and wouldn't want to ever loose her because she had been the only one who could tolerate his childish and annoying nature but he loved his life and reputation more. He was shocked by Tam's threats but didn't really care about the divorce threats because he had hopes that Tam would just ignore it after series of apologies as usual.

" A divorce? Tam c'mon...we have to talk about this" Kofi said.

" Yes and I'm sure you are happy..." She said and walked past him to get the door then paused as she got to the door " Come in, we have bigger life and death issues to discuss" she added as she entered the house and Kofi followed suit helplessly.

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" So that's how you got entangled with the Grucs" Tam said after listening to everything Kofi had told her.

" Yes" Kofi nodded feebly after telling Tam the truth.

" I'll help you...I promise, to clear your name but we've gotta tell the cops that the Grucs are the ones responsible for the bank break in. You can't keep it a secret"

" No... please!" Kofi cried " It's money they want...I'm sure... I'll give them money to give back Anna" he added.

" Kofi...you trust me right? Besides I keep to my word unlike you" she rolled her eyes " That's the only way. But we have to keep it confidential between us and the cops because of your reputation. I'm pretty sure the cops will agree to it. Then you'll have to travel to Vena or call them to ask for how much they need and the address to meet up to pay the money. I'm sure they'd be smart enough as well to accept cash other than bank transfers. So, we'll be going to the FBI and the cops to discuss right now and see their opinion." Tam said as she made an attempt to stand up.

" Are you sure I won't be imprisoned or something?"

" I've given you my word. You wouldn't be punished unless you are hiding more secrets from me or you have another mistress. I'll have no option but to betrayed you the same way you did to me" Tam said and walked out of the house as Kofi followed as they headed for the police station.

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" Aimee...what a small world indeed" Arthur said as he moved towards Aimee.

" I don't understand...you...the bank...are.." Aimee stammered.

" Yeah...I'm Arthur Salvador, leader of the Grucs. The mastermind behind the bank break in, robbery, burglary or whatever it's called." He smiled " Hope I didn't miss out any other important information" he said as he walked towards her and stood face to face with her. " And oh...I'm going to make sure you lay for everything you've done to me...it seems Karma's is in my side as well"