He then says something again, but it’s indecipherable.
He coughs lightly and says something once more, that this time leaves us all confused, and me worried.
“Deadly Secrets Of The CEO.” Jimmy’s voice comes out clear as he smiles while sleeping.
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“Did you all hear that?” I ask but no one replies. “You all heard that, right?” I ask louder this time.
“Quincy, we did.” Daniel says rather calmly.
What does Jimmy mean?
“There’s a possibility that he’s mumbling about another CEO.” My mother says and Daniel snorts out a laugh.
“Really, Jane?&rdquo
“Quincy Daniels, you are a dead man.” The words of the person shakes my core.I will not take this lightly.From experience, I dare not take this lightly.I should have known, I should have known that this would come right back to bite me in the behind.............“Dad...dad..” I say but he doesn’t let me speak.He’s rambling about how it’s unsafe to be out at this time, and so much more.“Dad...would you just listen to me?” I say to him and he finally cools his jets.“So what excuse have you concocted up for me this time?” He asks, but then he chuckles.
“I have been in the same position you are in right now.” He says and I tuck my lips in and listen to him keenly.“I am what people call a serial killer.” He rolls his eyes as he says this, as if it’s not a big deal.“I am wanted in South Africa for killing my first wife.” He says and I choke on my spit............This man is literally confessing that he’s a serial killer. Why am I still here listening to him?“Yeah, take it all in.” He says and I stand up and sigh loudly.“Now that you know my secret, I know you won’t tell a soul because I have a juicy secret of yours too.” He says with a sadistic smile.“
“Cool man. You’re dressed for the occasion.” He says as he hands me one of the company’s fancy pens.I try to arrange the paperwork, so they don’t look so carelessly placed on the desk.“What occasion?” I ask without looking at him. There’s so much paper.“Today is Iris Birthday.” He says..............“Really?” I ask.“Yeah, it is.” He smiles widely. “You know what I think?” He asks.“No, I actually don’t, but it would nice if you could help me with this paperwork.” I suggest to him and he chuckles.
“It’s quite funny.” He chuckles a bit and then holds my shoulder.“It was like I saw you and Daniel around where I live. You two were on the bridge dumping something that looked like a body.” He says and I gape.“Right? It’s really weird.” He says and then he holds his hips.............“That’s impossible.” I force out a laugh, causing Jimmy to look at me strangely.When it comes to lying, sometimes I do it well, but when I’m beyond nervous like now, I’m crap at doing it.“Is everything here okay, boys?” Iris asks as she steps out of the office. She has a key in her hand, and now she’s closing the door.
When he finally hears Iris, he turns around and smiles brightly.That’s when I see realize that I’m seeing a ghost.Harry? That is not Harry.That is Jacob, my best friend that died!..............The young man walks closer and closer, confirming my suspicions. When he reaches Iris, he gives her a bear hug and she hugs him back.“You look lovely as always.” He says to her and she rolls her eyes playfully.“Happy birthday.” He says and then kisses her cheek.“Thank you.” She mouths without saying the actual words.I may be jealous by that peck that this
She walks close to Harry and smiles.“Harry, I thank you for service here, but you are no longer needed.” She says and I see her wipe a falling tear from her eye.“What?” He asks.“You’re fired, Harry. You’re fired.” She says as she begins to walk towards a staircase............“What do you mean I’m fried? What did I do wrong?” He follows her, as do the rest of us.She climbs the spiral staircase to the next floor in style. Her body moves like a work of art and her demeanor is distant.“Wait, Iris.” Jimmy tries to help his friend, Harry.When we a
“They found it.” He says simply, but I’m just left confused.What did they find? And who?“You’re not making any sense.” I say to him, and the line goes silent.It takes a few seconds before he speaks. “They found the body, Quincy. They found Kate’s body.” ...............“No, that’s not possible.” I say to him. “We threw her in the water.”My hands are shaking, and I may drop the phone if I don’t relax.“Quincy, get over here.” Daniel says between his teeth. “They have witnesses.”
I finally see him, but he’s being taken away by the officers.The crowd clears and makes a path for them to pass.As soon as Daniel’s eyes lands on me, he says loudly, “There he is, officer! That’s the kid!” ............“That’s him?” One of them asks him.“Yes, I told you I wasn’t lying.” He says as they walk up to me.“Excuse me, are you Quincy Daniels?” A huge dark skin officer asks me.He looks very intimidating, and he’s staring right into my eyes.“Is there a problem here, officer?” My father makes himself known.