MasukCharlie was taking a bit longer than usual to come out, making my mind run through all kinds of bad possibilities that could have happened.All those thoughts vanished when I heard the double doors creak open. His hair looked more dishevelled than ever, looking like a bird's nest made of hair. That didn't find the shine of that beautiful face of his, those eyes still shine like the setting sun, and his smile hadn't lost its spark.I had barely turned to get out of the seat when I realised Kaila was already halfway to him, leaping with her hands wide open.Charlie's face morphed from confusion to shock and joy. His eyes widened in recognition, his smile growing wider as Kaila landed on him.Those bloody handcuffs restricted him from hugging her back, but that didn't seem to bother her much.I adjusted myself on my seat, letting the siblings have their moment. I could survive one day of not having him entirely to myself, even though I wanted nothing more than that.No words were said f
"He's in prison?" Kaila exclaimed so loud I had to cover my ears.We were on our way to the station so Melissa could drop something off at the office before we continued to the prison."Yes, he was wrongly framed for the theft of some museum artefacts." I tried to calmly explain.Kaila sat back against her chair, arms folded across her head as she glared at my seat in front of her.I knew the glare wasn't directed at me, but that didn't stop me from shifting in my seat."Believe me, Eiran is trying his very best to help your brother, but the people behind this all are really powerful. That's why it's taking us a while to get something done." Melissa soothed, flashing Kaila a smile through the rear-view mirror."Glad you two got along quickly." I muttered as I noticed Kaila smile back."What's wrong, Lucky man? Feeling a little jealous?" Kaila smirked."Me? Jealous? As if." I scoffed, though deep down I was a little jealous that Melissa was getting along with Kaila faster than I was.T
My chest ached as I stepped into the bathroom, slowly peeling off my clothes like I had sores all over my body. Whereas, the real was one I couldn't touch or see, one I could only feel.Granny's death was more painful than I could have imagined. Maybe if I had someone to blame, like whoever was after Charlie, it would have been easier to bear.But there was no funny business surrounding Granny's demise. She didn't fall down the stairs or step into the path of an approaching vehicle. She didn't choke on her food or succumb to food poisoning from anything she ate.She simply closed her eyes, and that was it. The slumber that was meant to be temporary ended up being a permanent peaceful goodbye.I wanted to scream into the shower, but I knew it would only startle Granny Petra, whom I had managed to convince that I was fine, and Kaila, who had only recently survived a near-death experience.My lips parted in a silent scream as warm liquid streamed down my face. I didn't want to believe th
A call came in from Melissa the moment we got off the plane. She had just seen the news about the attack on Kaila's apartment, I hadn't told her the address, but you don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to put two and two together. "I am so glad you guys are okay, poor Kaila must have been scared out of her mind." Melissa sighed over the phone. "Yeah, she was pretty shaken up, but she was also really brave. I would be dead right now if it weren't for her." I stated with a smile. "Well, you did save me from getting kidnapped, so I wouldn't call us even. Plus, you are also my brother's boyfriend." Kaila chirped in. "Is that Kaila? Can I talk to her?" Melissa basically squealed. "Who else would it be? We are just walking out of the airport, meet us at Granny's place." I chuckled. "Oh, I am already there." She muttered, her voice suddenly losing its enthusiasm. "Hey, is something wrong? You sound...sad." I asked softly. "Did something happen with Jacob? Or is it that stupid old man an
I wonder what anyone who saw us must have thought as we ran down the street, ducking into alleyways at any sight of headlights.With how early it was, anyone driving on the street was either late-night workers, party animals, or cold-blooded assassins/kidnappers who wouldn't hesitate to put a bullet in my skull and take Kaila hostage.We eventually had to stop in an alleyway so I could treat Kaila's cut. Then we found a public restroom to wash our faces, Kaila also had to change into something without blood stains on it.There was no sure way of knowing if they knew we were gone or not, the phone I picked up hadn't buzzed even one bit since we left the house. Maybe it was set to silent, I didn't know. "Charlie's in trouble with whoever sent those guys?" Kaila muttered like she was still trying to comprehend what happened."Yes, but your brother didn't do anything to them. I assure you that." I replied firmly."Then why are they after him?" She stuttered, blinking back tears."Because
The sleep in my eyes vanished without a trace, I quietly reached for my bag, which had my nuzzled gun. Sounds of a struggle echoed through the hallway prompting me to quicken my pace.Using the commotion as cover, I carefully pushed the door open just enough to get a glimpse of what was happening in the hallway.I gulped forcefully as I sighted three masked men in black surrounding Kaila. She was bleeding from her right shoulder, but it didn't seem like she was the one who got shot.Since they hadn't bothered checking my room, I knew Kaila hadn't mentioned I was here."Careful, she has to be presentable to the boss." One scolded another who forcefully jerked Kaila to her feet."I am being careful." He spat. "Aren't I, sweety?"Kaila's face scrunched up in disgust, spitting at his feet which only infuriated him even more.He raised his hand to hit her, but the first caught him swiftly before he could strike her."Cool it, Carden." The first warned.The second guy, Caden, huffed before
For the next couple of weeks, Theron kept picking me up and dropping me off at the bureau. Jason's weird behaviour diminished, which relieved me a bit. Though he still had a judgmental look on his face whenever he saw Theron. With little distraction, I was able to prepare earnestly for the detecti
The last thing I recalled before falling asleep was trying to memorise the final line in the book. Something about one of the greatest achievements a detective could attain was being able to solve a case without harm coming to anyone who doesn't deserve it.Theron had woken up much earlier than I h
"Sh*t " I muttered, wondering what to do.Then I heard the sounds of a knife coming down on a chopping board. This meant Theron was in the kitchen getting started on dinner. If I were quiet, I could sneak into the room without him knowing.There's only one problem with that, I would have to walk pa
Theron blitzed through town, snaking through traffic like cones on a practice track. Something told me Theron didn't just take a few basic lessons. In no time, we arrived in front of Granny's place.Granny was sitting on the front porch with a friend of hers, untangling a bunch of wires. Probably f







