MISSING PIECE(Part 2)
(Knock on the door)
“Come in!” Armstrong entered the office. His office was perfect. Mr. Komolafe Alao was a great personality; he was friendly, loved people who worked hard and rewarded them. But he was a no-nonsense man.
“Good afternoon, sir.”
“Good afternoon. Please, have your sit. I’ll be with you shortly”, he said.
“Thank you, sir”, Armstrong said. Hmmm…..he doesn’t look happy today. I wonder what happened, Armstrong thought.
When he was done with what he was writing, he looked up at Armstrong, “Mr. Armstrong, why did you keep me waiting?”
“I’m sorry, sir. I rushed to get the files you asked for”, he apologised.
“And where are they?”, Mr Alao asked. He hands them over to him. He opens them briefly then closes them.
Anyway, that’s not why I called you”, he said, “I don’t seem to understand the quarterly report you sent me this morning. It’s not complete.”
“No, sir. It is. I personally did the auditing and……”, Armstrong began.
“Then how come #30 million naria is missing?”, Mr Alao asked, handing him the files. He looks through it. “Is that not your handwriting and signature?”
“I don’t understand, sir. I did a thorough evaluation. Something’s really wrong.”
“I’m glad you know something’s wrong. I’ve been seeing loopholes in your reports for some time now, but this is the last straw. You want to drain me, right? And to think that you were a christain! Not knowing you were only using that as a facade”, Mr Alao blurted angrily.
“Sir, please. I know nothing about this”, he pleaded.
Mr Alao picked his phone. “Yes, send them in.” Three men in police uniforms walked in shortly. “That’s him, arrest him. Make sure he tells who his cohorts are.”
“No! No, sir. I’m innocent. I beg you.”
“Hey, Mr. Man. Keep shut. You have the right to remain silent because whatever you say now will be used against you in the court of law. Now, move”, one of the officers ordered.
“Sir, please…….”
“Armstrong, you are a disgrace to your faith and your God. I will make sure you pay, you and your cohorts. No one betrays me and goes free. Get him out of here now!”, Mr Alao shouted.
“Mr. Man, will you stand up?”, the officer ordered, “Sir, we’ll need you to follow us too so you can put down your statement.”
“That’s no problem. I’ll be with you shortly”, Mr Alao replied.
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The case was taken to court and with Mr Alao’s influence and incriminating evidences, Armstrong was found guilty and sentenced to ten years imprisonment and charged to pay the money he owed.
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