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

Chapter 34 - Kairos

It was late in the night and Jacob has just finished his dinner. He stood up with the plate when his phone rang. He kept the plate on the sink, eyes on the phone, kept over the table and reached out for the phone. He narrowed his eyes to find an unknown number flashing on the screen. Cleo sensed his confusion and asked.

Cleo: Who is that?

Jacob breaks from his thought and looked up Cleo: Um, Someone from the department, I guess. Gimme a sec.

He takes the phone and goes towards the window of the hall room.

Jacob: Thompsons.

Jackson: Thompsons!

Jacob furrowed his eyebrows: Claros! Why did you call me?

Jackson: Because I feel we are on the same boat.

Jacob: Just tell me already.

Jackson: Mr Alvarez wasn't right in his decision.

Jacob: That's why you call me? To tell me about this?

Jackson: C'mon brother, I am not a high school girl to call someone to rant over an old brat. Even if I do, I am not stupid to dial your number.

Jacob: Then why did you call me?

Jackson: Because Mr Alvarez wasn't right in his decision and along with me you did not like it either.

Jacob: Claros, he is the head of that department. Whatever he says is the last word to get imprinted. No one dares to cross that line.

Jackson: But, sometimes ways need to be changed, No?

Jacob:......What do you have in mind?

Jackson: There you go. Two blocks down the main road from your house. You'll find an old phone booth. Take 50 more steps towards your right. I'll be there.

Jacob: This isn't a plan to avenge the drug incident, right?

Jackson(chuckles): That's long gone.

Jacob: Then why me?

Jackson: You seem dependable.

Jacob(sigh):.....I'll be there in 5.

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Jacob decided to walk as directed by Jackson. As he kept walking, the streets got lonelier as subtle fog covered the place. He kept his hands inside the pocket of his black leathers and eyes, scanning through the surrounding. Gradually he reached an opening on a small alleyway, which remained beyond the frame of the traffic cameras. It was a filthy place, with all forms of rubbish scattered around. He let out a deep breath and settled himself in a corner.

After, a couple of minutes, he hears someone call out his name from behind. Before turning back, he pulls out his hands from his pocket and shifted one of his hands on the gun, fixed to his waist.

Jackson: I see you got your defences ready.

Jacob turns around to find both Jackson and Jereff standing confidently in front of him, dressed in black.

Jacob: What was so discreet that couldn't be said over the phone?

Jackson: I have something that I want you to have a look at. I did some research myself and found out some of the probable locations where Corvett could be found.

Jacob: You do?

Jackson: It's your choice. I know you don't move even a hair without Alvarez' confirming. But, I also know that you are striving to end the Wizards, whatever it takes.