A GLIMMER OF HOPE

The doorbell rang. Greg reached for his pistol then tiptoed towards the door, he peeped through and sighted two police officers outside the door. He walked back and placed the tip of the gun on Jerome’s temple then deactivated the device on his chair. The police officers continued to press the doorbell.

“Tell them you’re coming.” Greg said as he moved and placed the gun on the back of Jerome’s head.

“I’m coming!” Jerome hollered as he throbbed.

“Go and do what is right,” Greg said as he pulled out a bubble gum from his pocket and handed it to him. “If you want your family to live, you’ll be wise out there.” He dragged Jerome to the door.

It’s the police,” said one of the officers. “Open up!”

Greg hid behind the door and aimed his pistol at Jerome. “Gum in mouth,” he whispered as Jerome unlocked the door.

Jerome unwrapped the bubble gum and threw it into his mouth.

“Hi, officers!” Jerome said on opening the door, “Is everything alright?”