Chapter 6

“Look, please spare me. I can understand how you feel (stares from the gang) Nono…really...it’s because, I am forced to work with Ghazali” Senthil finished. “Explain”, Deborah urged on. “You see, I agree that at first, I volunteerily helped him to kidnap Firdaus. But after what you did to us, I really learnt my lesson and just wanted to run off and start life over. But Ghazali stopped me and forced me to work with him. When I disagreed with him, he kidnapped my sister and told me that in order to see her a life, I have to help him” Senthil finished off shakily. The gang stared at him in disbelief. “I’m telling the truth! She’s at the island in the cave right now…all alone…” Senthil finished off, unable to continue.
“I…don’t think he’s lying” Nadera told the rest. “Hmm…ya, seems like it. But why didn’t you call the police and tell them?” Vikram asked. “Well…its…urm…” “Say it or I’ll….” “Okay OKAY! Fffirdaus…well…the reason Ghazali…well, us actually, know that you’re in trouble with Mr. Philip is because…he’s…on our side” Senthil blurted out.
“WHATT!!????” “What are you saying!? The police on your side? You think we’re fools to believe that?!” Baihakki threatened. “Nono! I didn’t say the police! Mr. Philip! Only him…He’s helping us secretely by gathering info from his colleagues and passing it on to us.” Senthil replied.
“So that’s how you guys have not been caught till now and no action seems to be undertaking! And Mr. Philip just threatened us so we will actually try to gather as much information about you just to proof to him that we’re innocent! Briliant!” Legolas exclaimed. “But then, over the phone, Ghazali threatened not to go to the police and told he knows what’s going on between us and Mr. Philip. Why would he say that if he wants us to tell information about him to Mr. Philip?” Zahira recalled. Senthil sighed and said, “Ofcourse. He was afraid that you might inform other police officers about us. Then we will be in trouble. Even Mr. Philip may not be able to help out. He said that to scare you guys from telling the police. It was much safer that way. Unless if you guys were really tensed by Mr. Philip, you would only tell him about us, and not other police officers”.

“Gosh, you guys are good. Hey, untie him. Think this is enough proof to show he’s innocent.” Nisa said. “Yes, but you must promise not to go away from here. We need you to help save us, myself, our friends…and also your sister. You must work with us, promise?” Deborah asked Senthil. “Yes yes! I promise! Anything for my sister. But please be careful. If Ghazali finds out I am helping you guys, he’ll kill my sister!” Senthil cried out. “It’s a deal” Deborah replied and she untied him. “Gosh, thanx! Hey, Can I have something to eat?”
“So now the solution seems closer. But threatening Ghazali and telling him that we have Senthil would be of no use since he’s only making use of him (Senthil frowned). Informing other police officers is our only solution. But we still have his people spying on us. How to do it without them knowing?” Nisa asked out loud. “Guys…like duh, handphone??” Nadera said. “Oh ya…hahaha….” Nisa laughed. “I think that’s not possible” Senthil said. The gang turned to look at him. “Well, yes, we call them. But Mr. Philip, who’s on the case, would definitely be the one to be alerted. I know I said earlier that he may not be able to help us…on second thought…it’s risky. What if he does?” Senthil asked. “Why can’t we call a police officer and tell him also that Mr. Philip is behind all this! So they won’t inform Mr. Philip!” Baihakki suggested. “That’s not possible. Mr. Philip is the…well…nothing happens in the case without him. He’s sure to find out” Senthil replied.
The gang continued chewing on their burgers, thinking how to inform the police without Mr. Philip finding out. In all ways they could think off, Mr. Philip would always be the head there and would be sure to find out. When all hope was seen to being lost…
“Unless we don’t inform the police at all!” Nadera cried out.