The three MIB were recommended to Saldana by Maxima, a sleuth gold dealer and underworld operator in a neighbouring country. Before Saldana joined Okuro they were a Team in the neighboring country. She coached Saldana in business according to sources.

Maxima was a ruthless profiteer who didn't value social and corporate responsibility to the community . He believed in work and profit alone, something that never worked well with the Communities where he operated his business. When the new regime took power, Maxima fled. He is currently in Okuro seeking business alliance with Saldana but she has refused.

His three musketeers in disguise have been leaking confidential informations for him inorder to bring Saldana down unsuccessfully. He has reunited with them fully after suspension. Whether they will be reinstated was upon Saldana to decide.

It might also interest you to know that before Thueba, blood relative of Saldana became a lawyer and deputy attorney in the court she was inducted by Maxima.

According to Maxima, dismissal or suspension of his men meant the same thing. Saldana had proven to be very slippery and hard to engage according to his men's findings. Day and night, upto very late they could get little attention from her. They were bored with menial assignments, and Saldana knew those were not ordinary chauffeurs whom would sent spaghetti sauce or egg omelette and would exactly that. Those connotation meant delicate human parts stuffed or bare. Keeping around her for that long required a lot of stamina but how would you expell a staff who doesn't steal and the menial jobs under their charge they did with utmost precision that asserted the fact that you're merely wasting them? So that day of taking Zoe to school was a special day according to them, they were to escape with Zoe to test the grit and preparedness of Saldana, and in the process bring Maxima on board as the redeemer who rescued Saldana and her child. They had arranged battery of television and Radio stations to cover the rescue mission. Bloggers were already paid and no refunds we're likely to be demanded sooner. This suspension thing is a death sentence to a plan they've stitching for nearly induct him into Okuro business circle.

Maxima was doing business nonetheless. He was making money. To Maxima business without control is nothing. You assert the authority. He could pick business war just to bring the Challenger to surrender. Nothing else. Just to be told you're the Boss and incharge in this territory made him settled. But there was somebody who was not interested in any war and did everything with and for the support of bigger majority. Some body without privacy like Saldana really got into the nerves of Maxima. Maxima hated Saldana with passion and really wanted her downfall madly

But as fate would have it Saldana was enjoying strong match that really peeved Maxima the more. What annoyed him most was lack of consultations from Saldana, it really made Maxima feel useless. In such top class VVIP conferences she was only attending with her annoying daughter without ever inviting Maxima, not even giving him a call as a friend, after all he gave her the men securing her affairs, notwithstanding their back of mind agenda! Maxima couldn't find answers to Saldana's loathing but he concluded maybe they're a cut from the same cloth and could never fit in the same part of the garment. She must be confronted , he decided. Maxima did not believe in dismissal without combat, nothing like protest and you oblige to public pressure to dismiss a staff like Saldana did to his men. He wanted visible enemies, black and white, yellow blue black. Maxima did not know where to categorize Saldana.

After dismissal that day the MIB retreated to Pope's residence to cool their heads and map way forward. None of them anticipated such a snappy send-off. They're used to cross-fire and fist exchange ahead of any dismissal. They don't understand what suspension portend.

Pope: (Calling Maxima) Hello boss. Good evening?

Maxima: Hello Pope. How's Vatican?

Pope: We're well boss. Are you within?

Maxima: I'm within but slightly far. Anything the matter?

Pope: Be specific Boss. We must see you now. It clear to me you've not watched news. Have you?

Maxima: News. Which channel. Israel and HAMAS?

Pope: When last did you communicate with Saldana?

Maxima: Sometimes I don't know how you guys operate. You should have been here with that parcel. When are you acting so formal. What are you doing in at Vatican?

Pope: I have said we're together. I usually don't call until delivery?

Maxima: Is anybody caught in crossfire?

Pope: Forgive me Boss. Saldana beat us in our game?

Maxima: Who's dead. Tabu or Bardinge?

Pole: You're are dead. The mission is dead. We need to urgently execute a new plan. This one of yours is a scam. We're under suspension. Watch news Now.

Maxima: Why watch news? You've communicated everything. Take a taxi for three. Come immediately I'm at Mu Beach Hotel, Mu.

Pope: Saldana has massive endorsement. She is overly powerful. I think she has a well scripted strategy. Aren't you ready to watch news still?

Maxima: What? When? Why didn't you tell me immediately? Hello ! Hello!

Pope cut the call immediately after dropping a bombshell. Maxima held his chest as he struggled to catch his breath as tried to get his seat. He lost his balance and nearly fell. The lady whom she was finding good time was scared as age ran up and down .

Maxima: (He manages to say) Take...me...back to the room.

Madina:(shaken) Sorry darling. Easy what's the matter?

Maxima: (Struggling to breath) Just ...take... me back to the room. I need to take my medicine.

Madina:(Holds him closely . Guiding him to the room) Okay dear. Go slow it'll be okay.

Maxima:(pointing ) okay put me here. Open that shelve. There's some small bag bring it.

Madina: (Opening drawer. Picks golden bag. Carries it gently) I got it. Should I open it?

Maxima: use code 1-2-4-5

Madina: ( Opens using code) 1-2-4-5.

Maxima: (pointing ) get me that in white case....that...yes...and that water.

Madina: okay dear easy...it will be okay

Maxima: (Take drug. Follows it with water) okay lock and return the back. Go back to our table. ...I don't want to raise suspicion

Madina walked back. A stunning beauty, a model in her own class to say the least. Her yellow top and light blue flowing dress and well covered top loose wears blended with her yellow top.
The focus of everyone is turned to the table again. It was a well thought idea by Maxima. Under that table was a well packaged briefcase. Madina ensured it was well secured and we'll under her territory. A guy from one corner aimed at Madina but he was late. Maxima zoomed from the room with a beaming smile. He called the guy, opened the briefcase and removed a huge a mount of stacked cash and gave it to him.

Maxima: (Smiling while holding Madina) Use that with your guys, this one is mine. I think it will be enough. I can add anything if that will guarantee peace?

Smoke: (Smiling back) This is too much boss. I came in peace. According Makers, no woman should stay alone in Mu. That's our law!

Maxima:( smiling nonchalantly) welcome again. What's your name?

Smoke: Call me Smoke boss. Enjoy your time. Let me join my buddies!

Smoke joined his comrades Adada and Olwete in their corner. No sooner did he settle than Pope, Tabu and Bardinge arrived. They took a distraction in a separate table before joining Maxima. Madam Mbalu walked in shortly after Pope's team settled. She scanned the room before walking towards Adada and his Team. Maxima noticed both Pope and his team as well as madam Mbalu. There was a conversation going on between Adada, Mbalu and the two.

Mbalu: You let me down that day. How could you miss such a target?

Adada: There was a backup. That lady is sharp Madam. My boys need training?

Mbalu: How do you mean. You mean a woman beat three of you?

Smoke: Madam that lady is sharp. Even that boy isn't ordinary. I can't tell how I left the scene that day.

Olwete: I have never been disarmed that way in my life. I don't want to talk about it. Is that boy really normal if I may ask. And who was that lady?

Adada: She a newly posted teacher at Apaka, I'm still digging her. There must be something special about her .

Mbalu: What's wrong with her?

Smoke: A teacher unleashing kicks like that. Madam imagine she brought boss down. For the first time I saw boss running. He nearly left us. Imagine?

Adada: Boss I'm sorry. I underated the boy. I knew he would surrender but he bought the two down with a single kick each . Can't we talk about business?

Mbalu: Before I talk about business let me warn you: Never underrate any target. First thing, research your target. Second research. Third Research again. Let that not repeat. We've most challenging assignments to undertake.

Adada: Well taken Madam

Mbalu made their order through the waiter who extends service to Pope and his Team. Maxima acknowledged Mbalu. Adada alerted to confirm his point following maxima incident with Smoke. None raised the issue about the incident since their credentials was under attack they had to do damage control.

Meanwhile Madam Mbalu excused herself to join maxima in a private room designed for meeting her and his Team led by Pope. After sharing brief pleasantries.

Mbalu: Sorry boss I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. How're you?

Maxima: (Taking big cigar) I'm fine. You can see. Do you need a drink?

Mbalu: (Taking water) Thanks I have had enough. Water will do.

Maxima: (Holding her closely before looking at her face) How's your husband you seem stressed?

Mbalu: That's why I needed you maxi. You can't let him go in jail. Remember he helped you?

Maxima: That was equivalent to what I did to him and Chief Bula. You think I will forget losing you to those empty ended morons?

Mbula: (shedding tears) Let bygones be bygones. What should I do to pay you back Maxi?

Maxima: let's be brief. I have another meeting right here. Is that your Team?

Mbula: Yeh. That's the second reason. I need them trained, would you?

Maxima: You're lucky we're here to recruit. If you approve them count them taken. Tell them to prepare and bring them this weekend at Okuro.

Mbula: deal sir. Thanks for understanding max

Maxima:(Handing her good Cash. Stands up) Take this. Sort out the boys. The rest keep for yourself. I understand you're straining, but relax for me. Forget about this small case. Goodnight

Mbula: ( kissing) thank you very much maxi

Maxima signals Pope to come in with his team. Mbula sorts out her TEAM with stacked new cash in notes. Broke news to them and told them to be ready for the following day's journey.

Pope is already sharing his plan with boss maxima. They're both sorry for him. They're used to his condition. Maxima handed Cash package to them. They both pocketed their shares without checking. Its perfect trust in action.

Maxima: Whom does Saldana think she's?

Bardinge: I hate that scabbard with passion. I wish I finished her earlier. It was your fault Tabu!

Maxima: What didn't he do right. Why are saying it now?

Bardinge: This guy was entertaining some feelings for Saldana. He kept holding me .....

Maxima: ( slaps both Tabu & Bardinge hard) how many times have I told you to separate your feelings from work. So this has been happening but you tell me Pope?

Tabu: I'm sorry Boss. Young boss Pope was never aware. I only told Bar. It was when my mother died. You were both on wanted list. She showed up at our home. She did everything that carried me away. Everyone felt she was my second wife. I'm sorry for entertaining such feelings and thoughts. It won't repeat .

Maxima: (Sternly on an upright posture) Giving in to feelings is begging of abortion of any mission . We must focus.

Bardinge: I'm equally sorry for not warning him boss. I take responsibility also for not telling Pope he would have prayed over it.

Pope: you sins have been forgiven!

Bar& Tabu:( bowing ) forgiveness we received

Maxima: I receive your plea!

Pope:(Removing a document from his bag) Boss I'll not take much of your time, there alot a head of us this weekend and your health. I just wanted to share with you what I have gathered. This is Public Participation Strategic Plan. They're going to use schools to enhance public participation Themed Critical 10 Essay Writing Contest. There will be audition from polling station to County Level. Only the best per level shall proceed and be used in County Integrated Development Plan. I have linked with most leaders and potential panelists. The work can be done individually or through a consultative effort. What is needed is a presented work bearing the name of that individual. Apart from anchoring the Idea in CIDP there's a good package each participant get. Then that particular region will also benefit immensely from the project.

Maxima: What a noble initiative? Who came up with it?

Pope: Okuro people Development Consultative Forum. It was crafted by Teachers & Other Professionals.

Bardinge: We can steal the show through our sponsored students, take credit later, and discredit them after. Ain't I thinking right?

Pope: In addition to that through your connection Boss, there's how funding is done. Only our projects will be top priority. The rest will be paper tigers. I have realized that even governor is feeling uneasy with Saldana's emergence and tyranny but he lacks idea how to counter her. This your silver bullet Boss.

Bar and Tabu are nodding in acknowledgement. The project is thumbs.

Tabu: Pope you're genius. I think this soft power strategy when properly executed by using our best brains we'll take everything. And we can lay emphasis in projects that are well funded and we've interest in going forward.

Pope: I just talked to governor today. I'm meeting him next week. I'm happy you've such a genius plan. Count it endorsed.

The team continued with deliberations as they sipped their drinks. Bar and Tabu took their heavy meals since they had not eaten. Meanwhile they were pointing hands at each other over the slap they received. Tabu made it clear to Bar that he had no regrets for loving Saldana even though she didn't notice it. Bar laughed. Fortunately Boss and Pope guessed what they were laughing. They also joined them in laughing .

Pope: Your Sins Are forgiven all of you.

Both laughed again and again!