Fighting The Cause of Darkness in the Heart

chapter

Kosi sat on the balcony beside the window in her MPA hotel room, lost in thought. The soft light highlighted her dark, beautiful features, and her hair, tied up in a bun, framed her face. As a petite woman, she exuded a quiet strength. Her mind wandered back to her past, born in a village in 2002. Her father had passed away in 2012, and after his burial, her mother Joyce introduced a new man as her stepfather.

Kosi's thoughts were interrupted by her cellphone's ring. She answered, her voice firm: "K." The caller reported, "Boss, I've gathered all available information about them. I'll wait for your orders." A smile spread across Kosi's face as she commanded, "Take my replicate to the Northern Hotel. You know what to do." With that, she hung up.

Kosi stepped inside from the balcony, the clock reading 8:00 PM. She took a quick bath and dressed in a skinny black leather trouser and a black tight t-shirt. A few makeup strokes transformed her appearance. She concealed a small gun at her back and a knife on the other side, then put on her leather jacket. A final glance in the mirror confirmed she was ready.

Heading straight to the bar opposite the hotel, Kosi commanded attention as she entered. Her dark beauty and strong presence drew the spotlight. With her head held high, she exuded an aura of leadership. There was an inexplicable power about her, amplified by her cold, beautiful eyes and commanding presence. As Kosi entered, she scanned the bar and moved straight to the counter. She greeted the bartender and ordered an orange juice. She then took a seat near the counter, choosing a corner spot that allowed her to see everything happening in the bar. The seat also helped her stay out of the camera's view. She pretended to work on her cellphone, frequently glancing at the door. Her juice was delivered, and she placed it in front of her without drinking.

Meanwhile, at the Northern Hotel, Kosi's replicate entered the hotel and booked a room. After completing the process, she wheeled her luggage to the room, changed clothes, and headed back down to the first floor. She then went to the restaurant inside the hotel.

The replicate sat near the cameras, ordering Kosi's favorite fish and eating. She looked beautiful, attracting some attention. A tall guy approached her, smiling. 'Hi, I'm John. I believe we met before. I'm running to a business meeting right now, but I wish I could dine with you. Will you please share your number?' The replicate mimicked Kosi's voice, saying, 'Please give me yours; I'll call you when I'm free.' John smiled like he'd won the lottery, handing over his number. They exchanged a few words before he rushed to the elevator."

Meanwhile, at the bar, Kosi continued working on her cellphone as a group of men approached her. She concluded what she was typing, put her phone to sleep, and slid it into her pocket. Her eyes locked onto the five men in front of her, her expression cool and collected. The tallest one licked his lips, his gaze lingering on her with an unsettling intensity. 'Hi, beautiful. Come drink with us if you want to be safe here,' he said. Kosi's aura shifted, radiating power as she fixed him with a piercing stare that sent shivers down his spine. Despite the fear creeping in, he tried to maintain his composure, clearly underestimating Kosi because of her gender.

Kosi locked eyes with him and said, "Get lost." The men exchanged uncertain glances at her bold command. The man nearest to her grabbed her arm, but Kosi swiftly swung her arm, catching his and twisting it. The sound of cracking bone was audible to everyone. The men charged at Kosi with kicks, but she countered with swift and precise kicks to their chests, one after another. Within two minutes, the five men lay on the ground, screaming in pain.

After the fight, Kosi headed straight to the elevator and pressed the button for the second floor. She passed two private rooms and entered the third one without knocking. She sat down beside the black, burly man in his late forties – Michael. Michael's eyes widened in shock as he gazed at the familiar yet unknown woman. He couldn't quite place her, but her features seemed hauntingly familiar.

Across the table sat a white man in his thirties. Kosi greeted him with a cold smile. "Hi, Mr. Meller. Let me introduce myself. I'm the girl Michael raped as payment to sign business contracts with the Mabas group, now known as MPAs." As she spoke, her eyes locked onto Michael's, and he looked like he'd seen a ghost. When he snapped back to reality, he tried to protest, but Kosi played a recording of Michael and his stepfather plotting to take advantage of her 7 years ago. Mr. Meller stood up, his face twisted in disgust. "I'll never do business with you again. Tomorrow, I'll announce our cancellation to the public." Michael looked like he'd aged overnight. Miller stormed out of the private room, furious. Kosi laughed coldly and stood up, saying, "This is just the beginning. Please tell Victor that I'm back for revenge. The Mabas group must regain its name." As Kosi spoke, Michael swung a hard slap at her, but she swiftly grabbed his hand and twisted his arm, dislocating his shoulder. Kosi then pummeled him with punches, her fists landing repeatedly on his face and body. Michael's tolerance for pain wore thin, and he eventually passed out. Kosi left him lying there and pulled out her phone to make a call

As she stepped out of the bar, a car screeched to a halt in front of her. She slid into the vehicle, and it sped away into the night.An hour later, Kosi's replicate emerged from the hotel, dressed in a striking red, long, flared skirt and a tight white vest. She got into a car and drove away, heading to a nearby mall. Once inside, she navigated through the crowded corridors, taking a few turns before ducking into a bathroom.

Inside the bathroom, she met up with Kosi, and the two quickly exchanged outfits. The replicate kept her head down and exited the bathroom first.