st in his thoughts and didn't realize when he reached his house. Ta

hom

irst to respond

ome D

ed wide eyed, because he had thought the possibility of them eating t

sh sauce and mashed potatoes. Don't worry, things would be fine. My

rassed. You know you should make your academics your pri

and my sisters. He said with a smile. Now go to the di

ked quietly to the table and sat. Provid

......

the aroma of the meal they had prepared together. The sound of their voices mi

y at work?" Amira asked,

g, "It was tiring, as usual. But seein

are you still thinking abo

essary for now. We have bills to pay, and I want to make sure

t if it eases your mind, I can work

ildren. "Thank you, but I want to

t..

like kids your age!. I'll keep looking for opportunities tomorr

burst. He just sipped his drink

....

d pouring in. Each email notification brought a sinking feeling to his heart. Rubbing a hand through his hair, he tightened his fist. He was getting depressed as the

iews, Hakimi began to feel disheartened. He sat at his desk, staring at the

dent in her voice. "Daddy, are you

hide his disappointment. "I'm fin

a suggested gently. "It's not easy, b

ughter's words. "You're right. I'l

had anythi

We're waiting for Akashi, he w

the feeling of defeat. He walked to the window and looked outs

...

s mind clouded with thoughts of retribution. However, Akashi's warning and ment

e can't risk it," he muttered, his voice strained with emotion as he swit

s and emotions in the wake of the tumultuous events that had unfolded. The night stretc

his son standing there, his eyes bruised and swollen, blood trickling from his nose. "What happened!?" Hakimi's voice was fill

ment to the violence he had endured earlier. "It was at the bar

t aid box." While he and Khadijat attended to Akashi's i

ed with annoyance."

.." He winced in pain as he

lier that n

bar. Akashi was stacking the shelves

forehead as he followed the staff to surprisingly the manager's office, the air

I give all of you garbage ten minutes to return it. If you don't, whoever I find it with will face

s elapsed. They began thorough search leaving nothing

e injustice of it all weighing heavily on his shoulder

anding. They found the money in my locker, Dad. Akashi admitted, his voice tinged with sorrow. I didn't

"That's horrible, Akashi!". She exclaimed, her voice filled with empat

elieve you, Akashi. We know you wouldn't do something l

l get through this, Akashi. I'll make sure of it," he vowed, his tone

nd headed upstairs. Seconds flew by as he descended the stairs carrying a rifle and a ti

Akashi asked his father b

name of that bar again?" H

are very huge and dangerous. You don't

r your opinion. Ju

We don't want to loose you." His eyes was d

ng. The consequences of his actions hit him hard. His skin turned pale as he placed the tools on the floor. "You're right

he full name. But he wen

shi mentioned the name "Riqqo," a figur

o, he muttered lightly. The tension in the air was palpable as emotions ran high. He drew in deep breath the rel

hen he sank into the sofa as differ