Finding A Common Ground

To obtain a piece of concrete evidence, Romeo brought out his phone to capture the moment. That was his assumption that turned out to be true. 

Some moments later, Lucas went away, using the strange exit that no one ever thought of.

 It became clear to Romeo why Lucas hadn't left yet. Because the last time Romeo checked, Lucas claimed he wanted to go home after he gave Romeo the letter. 

Shortly after Lucas's departure, Romeo decided he was going to see Dexter. Until he arrived at Dexter's cell, he couldn't stop glancing around ensuring that no one saw him. Most especially Rhoda who wouldn't keep her mouth shut. 

Arriving at the cell, Romeo saw that Dexter was fast asleep and already snoring like a baby dragon. 

Romeo shook his head and said in pity. "Poor kid. He must have been through a lot. Just his first night in the cell and it's already looking like he's been here for ages," 

Romeo tried calling Dexter without having to cause a scene or let anyone know about it. 

Quietly, he whispered Dexter's name, hoping the latter would wake up. 

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, as Dexter kept snoring so loud as though his life depended on it. 

Tired of whispering, Romeo decided to employ another tactic. He decided to whistle at Dexter with the intention that it would work out. 

And Of course, it did work out. After whistling for the fifth time, Dexter tossed off his feet as though has been chased in the dream with a machete. 

His gaze was directed at Romeo, but he wasn't able to detect the identity due to his blurry vision. 

"Officer Romeo?" 

Dexter called out after a second look at Romeo 

Covering his lips, Romeo signaled Dexter not to scream. He made another gesture, asking Dexter to come forward and he obeyed. 

"I waited so long for you to show up. Please, how did it go?" Dexter asked.

Romeo edged backward after inhaling Dexter's stinking breath.

It didn't take too long for Dexter to notice why Romeo was acting funny. 

"My breath, right? 

I am sorry about that. I haven't had my bath since I was locked up. That's why I was desperate to reach out to my father," Dexter apologized. It still didn't stop his mouth from smelling like a rotten fish. 

"I spoke with our superior and trust me, it didn't end well. As we speak right now, I've been dismissed for five months,"

Romeo shared the devastating news with Dexter. He didn't waste time spilling because he knew that it was just a matter of time before he got caught. 

"Holy moly! 

I apologize for causing you pain. Is there a way I could hold out?" Dexter said. 

"Like seriously? 

Are you even listening to yourself right? You haven't even helped yourself yet and you want to come through for me? Please don't even start," Romeo scoffed. 

"I need your Father's phone contact and address. I need to speak with him myself. If I don't do that, you are going to spend the rest of your life in jail because Lucas isn't ready to let go," Romeo demanded. 

"Now you freaking me out

 Is there something I need to know? 

You making it seem as though my life is in danger," Dexter raised the alarm. He couldn't withstand the fact that Romeo was speaking in parables.

"I can't tell you anything about that. 

Do you want to come out of this place? Then you must obey me. I don't have the luxury of time to explain things to you. Just obey the fucking instructions," Romeo ordered. He didn't bother telling Dexter about the nasty thing he saw Lucas doing with the inmates. To him, that wasn't relevant. 

Dexter was trying to convince himself that Dexter had no hidden agenda. However, his conscience keeps telling him otherwise. 

"Can I have your phone?" Dexter stretches his hand to receive Romeo's phone. It dawned on him that if Romeo might come this far to the extent of losing his job, then he has got good intentions. 

"Please do everything you need to do and get me out of here. Once again, I apologize for your Job," Dexter appreciated Romeo after typing his Father's phone number and contact address. 

"Hey, what are you doing there?"

 A voice called out from afar. 

Immediately, Romeo went into hiding. He couldn't wait to confirm who was being called. 

From his hideout, he pleaded with Dexter not to expose him. Romeo had every reason to run outside for safety, but he decided to hide. He still hasn't cleared the desk in his office yet. 

"Who was with you?" Rhoda asked Dexter. The moment Romeo realized that it was Rhoda, his tension worsened. Not because he feared Rhoda, but for the fact that it was the same Rhoda that got him dismissed after she filed a report against him. 

"You again? 

I don't know what you are talking about," Dexter denied. He tried his best not to look at Romeo's hideout. 

Rhoda was relentless 

She combed the entire area trying to find the cop that Dexter was speaking with, but she couldn't find anyone. 

She went back to Dexter with a different strategy. "Hey, if you tell me the truth, I promise to get you out of here," 

It was a sumptuous offer that may seem difficult for Dexter to resist. 

If there's anything he wished for right now, it would be his freedom even if it means paying a fortune to ensure that happens 

Even in his hideout, Romeo was restless. He knew how smart Rhoda was. He also feared that it might be difficult for Dexter to turn down the offer because Rhoda successfully used his weakness against him. 

He waited. 

Romeo waited for a response from Dexter. The delay in response was one of the reasons he lost all hope in Dexter. 

Romeo started praying inside of him. 

Something he hasn't done before all his life. Just when he thought all hope was lost, he heard Dexter telling Rhoda. "You can suck my dick! I rather die than speak. To hell with your offer. I can never be cajoled into your world of lies,"