The Night Gods III- The Triumph Of Evil XXVIII: Alexa
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Przybysz and company were halfway across the Atlantic when he got word about the demise of the president. He had gone forward to have a word in private with the pilot who informed him... now he was tasked with breaking the news to 8 year-old Alexa and her anxious mother who was terrified of flying as it was. The look on his face when he exited the cockpit alerted Ann that something was wrong... Maybe it would be better to have her tell the two reluctant passengers.
At his villa in Geneva, Baraq U'Bamah sat reading through a speech he was preparing when Hassan came in. "It is done," the latter said solemnly.
"He is dead?" U'Bamah asked looking up.
"Yes," was the response.
"And it can't be traced back to us?" U'Bamah looked at his friend intently.
"The driver is dead," Hassan replied. "I saw to it myself."
"Excellent, my friend. I knew I could depend on you," U'Bamah smiled. "I've been preparing my condolence speech."
Ann intercepted her husband before he reached Mrs. Oliveira and took him aside to ask him what had happened. When he explained she asked: "Do you want me to tell them...?"
"It might be better coming from a woman, I thought," Przybysz replied.
When they sat down Alexa spoke before Ann could say anything: "It's my Papa, isn't it?" Then she went on "I knew Papa sent us away because there was danger... he's dead isn't he? I can tell by the looks on your faces."
"Yes, Alexa," Ann said reaching out touching the girl's hand.
"How did it happen?" Mrs. Oliveira asked.
"It was an automobile accident," Przybysz said softly.
"It was no accident," Alexa said firmly. "They murdered him."
She and her mother held one another and began sobbing softly.
"If you need anything..." Przybysz said rising to leave.
"The funeral," Mrs. Oliveira began.
"Don't think about it right now," Ann said. "We'll take care of everything."
"We should go back," she said.
"I don't think that would be wise at this point," Przybysz cautioned. "At least until we learn more."
"He's right Mother," Alexa told her. "We could still be in danger."
"You're a remarkable young lady Alexa," Ann said kindly. "I think you're going to like America."
"Thank you," Alexa said.
"Do you like horses?" Ann asked.
"Oh yes," Alexa replied. "Papa took me riding. I had lessons."
"Well, we have a horse farm," Ann told the girl, "that's where you'll be staying."
"Thank you so much," Mrs. Oliveira said tearfully, "for everything."
Alessandra, overhearing the conversation walked over to where they were sitting: "I'm happy that pig is dead," she said and spat on the floor of the plane.
Ann stood slapping her hard across the face. "Shut your ignorant mouth and show some respect. They've never hurt anyone."
Alessandra turned on her heel holding her face and walked to the furthest part of the plane.
"Will she be staying with in America?" Alexa asked looking up at Ann.
"No honey," Przybysz assured her, "I have somebody picking her up at the airport. You'll never have to see her again."
"I know Papa did bad things," Alexa looked at her mother," but he loved us very much."
"I know he did sweetie," Ann told her. "Try not to think about it. Think about your new life in America."
"What will we do?" Mrs. Oliveira asked. "We don't know anyone there."
"You know us," Ann said looking at Przybysz. "That's enough for now."
Outside U'Bamah's villa a limo pulled up into the drive and parked under the portico. Hassan looked out of the window replying to his friend: 'It's Lord Penrose."
"I've been expecting him," U'Bamah smiled, "show His Lordship in."
"Were you responsible for Oliveira's accident?" Penrose asked bluntly.
"I saw no point in the formality of an election," U'Bamah said blandly.
"I wish you'd have checked with me first," Penrose said irritably, "I don't want any blow back from this."
"Don't worry," U'Bamah said with a grin. "Everything's been taken care of- the driver's been killed and he can't be traced back to us... Besides, I am The Chosen One, or have you forgotten. I don't have to check anything with anyone."
"I just don't want any of our plans upset," Lord Penrose told him. "Please- all I ask is that you let me in on what you're doing so I can provide cover."
"You worry too much," U'Bamah said smugly. "Just go home and tell your lovely daughter I'd like very much to see her."
"Gwendolyn?" Penrose said with a worried look. "Why?"
"Who do you think it was that got Oliveira's wife and daughter out?" He looked hard at the older man to see if he suspected. It was clear that he did not.
"What are you going to do?" Penrose was visibly nervous.
"Relax, I don't care about them- they're gone and that's good enough... She did me a favor," U'Bamah said calming the older man. "I just want to take her out to dinner-to celebrate." He laughed.
Penrose left in a hurry. He hadn't suspected his own daughter for a moment. He would question her about it himself. He had plans for Alexa Oliveira... Long term plans.
For links to previous chapters go to Chapter XV)
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xv-the-loveboat
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xvi-a-platform-of-peace
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xvii-the-man-of-peace
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xviii-hassan-s-prophesy
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xix-the-whirlwind-begins
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xx-damon
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxi-damon-s-confession
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxii-a-new-age
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxiii-i-have-a-dream
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxiv-the-son-of-eddie-phillips
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxv-dreams-of-my-fathers
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxvi-the-voice-of-truth
https://steemit.com/fiction/@richq11/the-night-gods-iii-the-triumph-of-evil-xxvii-alexa-s-honor
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Your book of NG on my table and the chapter of NG here, there's something better to read on a dark, cold night like this? I think not! ^^ It's time to go to bed for me, good night, dear Rich ^^