Living With A Narcissistic Brother In-law

The man behind the wheel kept speeding, with no intention to stop even though the Camry was fast approaching it. Beams of sweat clouded his forehead, dripping to his eyes as he continued to drive at a high speed.

The phone on the front seat rang and he quickly answered it, putting it on loudspeaker as he drove.

''Did you get the package?'' A chilling voice asked.

''Yes, boss but something unexpected happened. I am being chased at the moment''

''How did you do your job and ended up being chased. If you mess this up, the big boss will have your head on a plate. Make sure you get rid of the trouble and bring the package to be delivered to the big boss'' the call ended.

Frustrated and feeling pressured, the man screamed and hit the wheel with his hands. He stepped on the gear and was about to accelerate when the Camry hit it from behind, sending it curving to the side.

The man almost lost control but quickly recovered. He got hold of the wheel and increased his speed again. He saw the Camry closing in on him on the left side and decided to hit the car against it.

As if anticipating his move, Connor slowed down and the man only managed to hid the hood of the car. Connor then drove past him a little before hitting him. He pushed the vintage car to the side of the car where the road barriers were situated. The vintage car made a scratching sound as it ran through the metallic barriers.

Connor looked at the man in the vintage car and said to him, ''if you pull over right now I will let you go free but if you don't, I will let you suffer in the car. We are fast approaching the end of the road, the next route is leading to the sea, do you wish to lose your life in the sea?''

The man looked at the road and turned to Connor, ''I don't mind dying with your man'' he spat out and cussed.

Xia who was sitting in the front seat grew anxious. She picked an empty milk bottle that Karl had drank from which Connor was yet to dispose off.

''What are you going to do with that?'' Connor asked as he looked at the bottle that she was now tying her scarf around its neck area.

''You know I never miss a throw, right? I only missed out on joining the national gymnastics team because I was short'' Xia said proudly as she got ready to throw the bottle at the man. ''Connor, try to get as close as you can to him. I'm going to show that son of a bitch that I can't be messed with''

Connor smiled. ''Yes, Ma'am'' he said and drove closely to the vintage car. Xia lowered the window and brought out the bottle. She called out to the man in the car.

''Hey, you son of a dog''

The man turned and Xia aimed directly at him, swinging the bottle straight to his face. The bottle hit his face and he lost concentration for a moment, the car went and hit against the road barriers and came to a forced stop. The man quickly got out of the car and started running down the forest at the side of the road.

Connor pulled over and the got down and ran to the vintage car. They opened the backseat and saw the unconscious body of Lewis.

''Lewis'' Xia yelled as she touched his body, ''he is breathing'' she said to Connor.

'Let's get him to a hospital'' Connor and Hanson brought out Lewis and sent him to the Camry. Xia removed her phone and took a few shots of the car and the number before joining them.

….

Hospital.

Xia walked out of the emergency ward with Hanson. She turned to him and asked. ''What really happened? How did you get to this point?''

''Sister Xia, we were following a suspicious group of men. Actually, we were having our breakfast in the morning at a diner when we heard three men talking about something they were requested to do recently. They are supposed to transport five trucks of goods which had been smuggled into the country by sea tomorrow.

Lewis told me that we should follow them and we agreed. But it seems they caught up to us so they started to chase us. our car somersaulted and I was able to get out of the car and brought Lewis to the hospital. I didn't know that they would still find us there''

''It's alright. I thank God you are safe. The doctor said Lewis will be fine after the surgery. Apart from that he didn't sustain any major injuries. I arranged for you to get checked. Go and get scanned''

''Sister Xia, I am fine''

''Hanson, you two are my members. I don't want to lose you or let anything happen to you which could have been prevented. Do as I say, please''

''Alright, sister Xia'' Hanson turned to go and saw Connor walking to them. He bowed and walked away.

''Drink this, I got it from the hospital café'' Connor handed over a bottle of milkshake to Xia.

''Thank you. I suddenly feel hungry''

''What did the doctor say?''

''Lewis'' will be fine. Hanson is gone to get checked up''

''How are you, Xia?''

''Huh? Why are you suddenly asking me that?''

''It's been a hectic night. I am worried about you''

''I'm fine. But, I won't let this slide''

''What are you planning to do?''

''Connor, Hanson told me that the men who chased them are planning to drive five trucks of smuggled goods by sea to the city. I don't know what goods they are but I can tell they won't be anything good. If it's something good, there won't be the need to evade taxes and the NFDB. I think that, this is something great''

Connor smiled and pulled Xia to the bench before asking, ''what is your plan? Tell me what you want to do, I want to help''

''I keep having the feeling that whatever that might be in those trucks are likely drugs, illegal drugs. Which company deals with manufacturing of drugs and supply of foreign drugs to the major hospitals in City X?''

''Song Pharmaceuticals'' Connor answered.

''Bingo! My gut feeling never lets me down. these five trucks have a connection to Song Pharmaceuticals''

''Should we call the cops on them?''

''That would be lame and they could get away with it easily because the cops in City X don't do their jobs right. I think I might be able to come up with something. I just need to think a little outside the box''

''Then, should I suggest something to you?''

''Tell me''

''Instead of going to the police, how about we let the public know about it. That way, Song Pharmaceuticals will not be able to silence it. By the time they get to it, things would have been out of hand''

''Whoa, why didn't I think of that? Tomorrow morning, let's go and meet with Thomas and Mikael. If there is anyone who can help us execute this, then is the two brothers''

''Before that, we need to get you a place so that you can rest''

''I don't feel tired, Connor''

''Your eyes are red. It's almost 4:00AM, I will drive you home''

''What about Lewis and Hanson?''

''I will get some people to protect them. Don't worry, nothing will happen to them'' Connor stood up and pulled Xia up. He hugged her tightly and kissed her hair before turning with her towards the OPD.

….

Natalie returned from the washroom and saw William standing by her desk. She hurried over and asked in a polite tone.

''William, do you need me for something?''

William turned to face her with a smile. ''Can't I visit unless I need you for something? It's almost lunchtime, I came to invite you for lunch''

Natalie looked at him surprised. ''Okay, let me pick my bag. I will join you in the reception''

''No, I will wait for you. Let's go together''

''Okay'' Natalie placed the file in her hands on her table and picked her phone and bag. She turned to him saying, ''let's go''

''After you'' William said and they walked to the elevator.

''You don't have to use the public elevator because of me''

''No, I don't mind using it. Let's go in'' William pressed the ground floor button and they entered inside the elevator.

The elevator turned silent. Natalie was at a far end of the elevator. She maintained a polite distance between them.

''How is it with Mikael Sun? Is he treating you well?''

''Yes, we are good''

''Yesterday, a few photos were circulating around. Did you see them?''

''You mean the ones with Laura in them? I saw them, but they've been long-time friends. I trust Mikael''

''I see. I thought that you would misunderstand them''

''There is no need to misunderstand him. After all, after each day's work, he comes home to sleep beside me'' Natalie said and walked proudly out of the elevator.

William's hands clutched into tight fists as he looked at Natalie. He slowly regained his composure and followed her out to the reception but his mood sullen further the moment he saw Mikael standing outside through the glass walling.