Conspiracy

We often take trust for granted, until we are in a situation where no one can be trusted. On the 17th day of January, Kelvin Fisher found himself in a situation that changed his life.

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Kelvin woke up in his apartment that morning. The lights from the window seemed blinding. He had a weird headache. He felt like he had a hangover. All he could remember was partying at his friend, Mike's place the previous night. He couldn't remember when he left the party or even how he got home. He managed to stand up from the couch which he slept on, staggering in the process.

Next, he saw a big black bag on the table. He was curious as to how that bag got there and whose it is.

"That's not mine" he said to himself.

He went ahead to open it, being very careful, because for all he knew, it could be bomb. On opening the bag, his Jaw dropped. He couldn't believe his eyes. The bag was stacked with so much cash. He quickly turned on the TV, and on the news, a bank robbery was being reported. One hundred million dollars had been taken and eye witnesses say it was taken in a big black bag. Kelvin began sweating profusely. He knew that the amount in the bag was roughly up to a hundred million even though he didn't count it.

What baffled him the most was the fact that he had no memory of robbing any bank, he had no memory of the last night. It was all a blur. He had a feeling he was being set up. Suddenly, he heard a police siren. He looked out his window and saw police officers coming towards his house. There was no way he was going to explain having that amount of money, in the same bag, in his house without looking suspicious. He had no option but to run away. He went through the back door of his house, got into his car and drove off before the police could get to him. In that moment, he knew he had become a fugitive.

He knew he was being set up, and he was determined to find out who was behind it. He was going to prove his innocence and nothing would make him back down.

That night, Kelvin's face was on every media outlet. He was wanted by the security agencies. To the entire world, even his friends and family, he was a criminal. He didn't know where to go. Then he thought about his best friend, Kyle. Maybe he could talk Kyle into helping him clear his name. The next night, he sneaked into Kyle's house when Kyle wasn't around and waited for him to get back.

As soon Kyle walked into his apartment, he was startled by Kelvin's voice

"Hello Kyle" Kelvin said

"What the heck man! You scared me to bits" a startled Kyle responded

"I'm sorry for sneaking into your home, but I had no choice. Please tell me you don't believe all they are saying about me" Kelvin asked, hoping that at least he would have someone in Kyle who still believed he was innocent

"I don't know what to believe anymore to be honest. I've been trying to reach you all this while but to no avail. I've also been thoroughly questioned by the police" Kyle said

"I know that the police have spoken with you, that's why I had to sneak in. I was framed. I'm completely innocent. After the party at Mike's place, the next morning, I saw the bag full of cash in my apartment. I don't know how it happened. You've got to believe me man, you're my last hope" Kelvin said, looking like a man who the world has crushed

"That is twisted. How could you have blacked out for that long? Who would want to do this to you?" Kyle asked, trying to think.

"I've been thinking about that too. I think it's some of the people at our work place who wanted my job so badly, especially Max" Kelvin replied

"That's messed up. I know Max can be bitter most times but I don't think he would have the mind to go this far just to put you down"said Kyle

"Right now, you're the only one I can trust. I can't trust anyone else. I have to find a way to prove my innocence as soon as possible" replied Kelvin

"Alright, I'll help you. Let's meet at back of Marty's Restaurant tomorrow by 10pm and figure out a way out. My girlfriend would be here any minute and you wouldn't want her to see you here." Kyle said

"Okay. I'll be there. Thanks man" Kelvin replied as he left.

As Kelvin walked out, it occurred to him Kyle had mentioned he blacked out for long, but he didn't tell Kyle any of that, and the police didn't know that.

"How on earth could Kyle have known that?" Kelvin wondered

Then it dawned on him that his best friend Kyle could be part of those who set him up. Kelvin was a tech expert. He tapped Kyle's phone and luckily, Kyle was on a call. Kelvin listened as Kyle talked to whoever was on the other side of the phone"

"Kelvin was just here. He broke into my apartment. All of this damn drama wouldn't be happening if you had done a good job. We have another chance to put him down for good. I told him I will meet him tomorrow by 10pm. When he comes, we will take him out and make it look like he ended his life. Please don't mess this up"

Kelvin felt weak. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. Never in his wildest dreams did he believe that Kyle would do that kind of thing to him. Kelvin made sure to record the conversation. That was all he needed to exonerate himself.

Immediately, he went to the police with the recording as evidence. He collaborated with the police to catch Kyle and his cohorts during the scheduled meeting.

Kelvin and Kyle met at the back of Marty's restaurant the next night as agreed. Within seconds, armed men came out from the shadows to attack Kelvin.

"I'm sorry it had to end this way friend" Kyle said

"I'm sorry too" Kelvin replied.

"Freeze!" said the police, as they instantly flooded the place, rounded up the armed men before they could hurt Kelvin and cuffed Kyle.

"Why would you do this to me Kyle? You were like a brother to me" Kelvin said

"I wanted to live your life. I wanted your job. You had everything I ever wanted and I couldn't standby anymore to watch you live the life I wanted. We drugged your drink at the party, sneaked you out of there, planted you and the bag of cash in your apartment, then gave the police an anonymous tip that the bag was seen with you. It was the perfect plan. You just had to wake up minutes early, didn't you?" Kyle said.

Kelvin was cleared of all charges and allegations against him. Kyle was convicted and sentenced to prison.