If Only..(Part 1 And Part 2 Included)(Under Edit)

Chapter 30 - Child's Play

Jacob listened silently through the phone and cut the call, after a few minutes. He swore under his breath," Damn it!", as his face plunged.

Jackson: What's wrong?

Jacob: The tires of the police vehicles are punctured. 

Jackson: What? 

Jacob: At this stage, I am sure, this is a trap. They knew, how we will be moving. So, they made sure, the journey remains rough. At least that we are late. 

Jackson: Thompsons. This is a police vehicle as well.

Jacob: Yeah! 

Jackson: What if...

Jacob: (interrupting Jackson) Just...drive!

A long silence remained, for a brief period.

Jackson(taking a deep breath): Let me, call my men.

Jacob glared at Jackson and did not say anything.

Jackson: I know. I know. We are illegals and many things, as you call. But, in this situation, my men can show better efficiency than yours. 

Jacob(bending his neck looking at Jackson): Hoooow can you judge efficiency?

Jackson: Sigh! They will need time to start. My men won't.

He turned towards Jacob, who seems to be simplifying his decision. Jackson pulled out his phone, dialed "Jereff" and put the call on the speaker.

Jacob: Wait... who are you calling?

Jackson did not reply.

"Hello!"

Jackson: There is an emergency. Reach the address, I will be sending. The officer's...

Jereff: Ah! Now you are helping the police. Great going, Jack. I would like to see your ass in trouble after you are trapped in the game. 

Jacob gives out a small fake laugh, listening to his words and turned his head towards the window.

Jackson: Jeff, A pregnant lady has been held, hostage. We have 10 minutes to reach the place. We are two and they are...well at least more than we are... They will... kill her if we fail to reach on time. 

.........

Jackson: Jeff?

Jereff: We will be there. 

Jacob listened to the conversation and turned his face towards Jackson who still had his cellphone in his palm, with the call still active.  Jacob studied his face, as he sensed Jackson taking a deep breath. As if a breath of relief. 

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Soon, the car stopped near the bungalow and both rushed inside. They ran inside the open door, and started scanning through the house, but couldn't find anything in near sight. 

"What a pleasure?"

Jacob followed the voice and slowly went up to the stairs. His body tensed up, as he found Cleo, seated on a chair, helpless, eyes dry yet red, which explains that she had been crying. He kept his eyes on hers, as she kept looking at him, with widened eyes, perplexed at his present. He calmly turned up his eyes to find men surrounding her, pointing their guns to her head. He took a few steps towards Cleo and kneeled near her and cupped her face. 

Cleo:(in a low voice) They are going to kill us.

Jacob: They can't. I won't let them. 

Cleo: Just save our child. That's the only thing, I am asking for, right now. Please!