Chapter 4
Jay POV
"He's awake" Frank called to my attention
I looked into the interrogation room,he was handcuffed to the table
Drake was taking care of my injuries since I won't go to the hospital,he decided to give me the first aid treatment.
"It time" I went into the interrogation room
"I see you are awake Mr Jeffrey Landsay" we already got his DNA and fingerprint so it easy to tell who he is
I sat down grinning "How does it feel to be caught by me?"
He threw me a glare
"Well let's get to business,why did you kill them?"
He kept quiet
"Mr Jeffrey, we have evidence and proof you did it,don't think pleading the fifth will save you" he still said nothing
"Mr Jeffrey, I'm not so patient I might…."
He let out a chuckle
"So what if you got me?if you can't make me confess it useless"
"Is that so?" I raised my brow
He scoffed
"What if I made you confess?"
"Try and see" he dared me
I sighed. I know it will be hard to make him confess that why I did all the calculations and thinking,I already got the hold of everything I just needed to make him admit it.
"Poor you,your Mom must have been harsh on you" I saw how his eyes flew in shock when I said that
I was right after all it started with his Mom
"Your Mom must be really pretty,she must be fair,her height is 1.67cm,her boobs must be…."
"Shut up!" He was tensed and yelled out he looked like he want to turn the table between us
"She must like red a lot,ohhh her hair must be really brown,ohhh her face must also be oval in shape"
"Shut the hell up! What did you know? Stop making up stories!" He was staring dagger at me and panting
"If I am making it all up, why are you tense? After all am just telling stories" he continue panting and glaring at me
But I continued anyways
"If she is so pretty and all that, why did you hate her? What could she have done? Did she……."
"Bastard shut the fuck up! Shut it! What did you know? She and does bitches die because they deserve it,they all deserve it,they are all cheap whores!" His anger is at it peak so he tried breaking free
I watched as he was struggling, I didn't mind though,he was breaking down and might open up soon.
He was in rage for a while and calm down after a while
His eyes became lifeless
"It all started 20 years ago,We were doing fine,Mom and Dad were still in love" He started his story and I listened.
I looked at the thick glass and made an ok sign to Frank, I can't see him but he can see us from outside.
"Mom was pretty as you said, the height,weight,brown hair were all correct and I even know her boobs size like the back of my hand,we were doing fine until Mom and Dad had a big fight,I have never seen them fight so I was scared I was 18 then and was preparing for college.Dad was a Blacksmith,he as always tell me to follow his steps but I wanted to become a doctor." He halted and open a bottle of water,he drank and continued.
"After that fight,Mom became alcoholic,she drank herself everyday,she was a career woman and worker as clerk at a bank,she got drunk at work and was sacked since then she became a full time drunkard.Dad did everything to stop her but Mom wasn't the same again.she became cruel and unreasonable, it affected me but she doesn't care." The clock was ticking and I was waiting to continue. I know not to interrupt.
"She soon started cheating on Dad,jumping from one man to another,and she fights with Dad everyday and it like I don't exist anymore,Dad was busy fighting her nobody remember me.And one night as usual they are fighting,I've grown used to them fighting so I normally ignore them but that night i don't know what prompt me to watch their fight,if I don't maybe I won't have witnessed what I saw." The tension was building up,his lifeless eyes were starting to show rage in them.
"She killed him,Mom pushed Dad down the stairs.I was scared and had to pretend I didn't witness it.But did you know what Mom did? She called the police and made it seems like suicide,she not only drink,cheat,she killed Dad and still had the mind to forge his death and make it look like suicide" He laughed out crazily,he started banging his hands on the table.
"You can see what a whore she is, right?" He asked excitedly
"Yes,she's a bitch and she deserves to die" I spit out,as a gangster I would have taken the law into my hands if that ever happened to me.
"Right? At Least you understand me, That why I killed her,after Dad dead,she continued dating different men,every night when she's going out,she wears her red mini skirt and top,sometimes a red short gown,and her red shiny heels,she normally bonded her hair in a ponytail.And that night when she was going as usual,I already thought of a way to kill her,a prefect way to kill her,I got a rat poison and put it in her alcohol,she didn't notice and drank it and that was when her mystery began"
I took a deep breath who would have thought it started that way,because of his family many families lost their daughters.
"She struggled for days,I don't know if it the alcohol she was supposed to die right away but she kept holding on,she held on for days,it was fun watching as she dies slowly,it like watching your work bloom,it gives this satisfying feeling" He must be enjoying himself he relaxed as he narrated.
"And after 7days she die.she fooled the police and make Dad's death like suicide so I also strangled her with rope after she die and make her's too like suicide.I was just 18 then and no one believed I could do that I passed the interrogation easily.Since then I started Blacksmith just like Dad wanted. I already put my past in the back of my mind until she turned up at my doorstep."
"You mean the first victim?" I interrupted for the first time
"Yes her,she was pretty like more,I saw Mom in her,the height,fair skin,and that pretentious smile,apart from the red clothes that was missing she has it all,she stimulated me and woke up what died in me twenty years ago.she tried been friendly with me,and I hated it. People like her are bitch,they are all the same."
"And then you killed her just like your Mom?" I questioned and he nodded
"The feeling was damn tempting and I was soon looking for someone else,my second victim doesn't look like Mom and it wasn't exciting,it felt….."
"You mean the second victim we found wasn't you second?"
"Yes it is not,but killing her was lame so my target became those that look like Mom. I don't relate with people and don't go out much but to find a target I need to go out,and when I went out I saw another one.I stalked her for days and managed to get her and you know what happens."
"Their crime was looking like your Mom?" I felt disgusted
"Yes who asked them to have the same figures as hers,it their luck and not my business" He wasn't even remorseful
"Where is she?" I cut to the chase.
"who? "
"Your next victim" I replied
"Ohhh! She should have found them by now?" His eyed revealed a dangerous glint.
"Them?"
"The next victim and the one after her" he grinned
"They are underground in that building right?" I asked to be sure
"You always got everything right," he scoffed.
"Well,you confessed my job is done here" I raised up from the chair.
"You are really smart,I don't know I could be easily tracked" his words made me pause.
"If I don't catch you someone else will" I turned and left the room.
"That was insane," Frank said as soon as I came out.
"I know right? Did the team leader find them?" I was concerned about the other victims.
"Yes,she's on her way to the hospital with them,it got out that we solved the case,our team will be more respected now" Frank was in good more
"Right? It pays off. I don't get injured for nothing,at least ……"
"Jay!" Drake was shouting as he entered
"What again Drake?" I was already drained and now he's shouting
"We got another case" he announced
"What? But we just finished this?" I felt out a frustrated groan
"This one is very hard and we have a day to crack it" He replied
"What the fuck!' I yelled
Chapter 5Jay POV"3 people is gone now and it just the 3rd day after they got the threat" Claire explained,apart from Ariel she's the only female among us. I rubbed my eyesI'm sleepy and this new case is taking a troll on meHow are we to solve this in a day? Just because each day,a person is killed."Jay get some rest,you might collapse" Ariel must have noticed how tired I am."It ok,we need to crack this case,if I sleep we might lose another person" I yawned "Don't worry we will do the work get some rest" she urged "Ok I will leave it to you guys" I decided to sleep in the police quarters there's no way I'm going home.if Ariel managed to crack it before tomorrow fine but if she doesn't…. Not like I wish she didn't though This case on it own is crazy,what type of lunatic kills everyday.When he first sent a letter of threat nobody took it serious until the next day the first victim was found died.He still sent another threat that someone else will die and the next day someone
Chapter 6Jay POV I studied the body again and sigh"Did you find anything?" An old man suddenly came in my view"Captain" I greeted He nodded"Did you find anything" he repeated "Apart the fact that they die by drugs,there's nothing""What did you mean drugs? Didn't he die of heart failure?" Captain looked puzzled "Naa it was fear,they died of fear,whatever they saw before they died but have made them afraid and the drugs which were already given to them,made their fear raise which caused heart failure till the heart stopped beating." I explained "What are you saying,we carried out investigation,and found of it heart failure""Then reinvestigate" I saw captain gritted his teeth in anger "Have been dealing with cases for the past 10 years now,just because you managed to crack one case doesn't mind you should be arrogant" "If I were you,instead of exchanging words here,I will go recheck the other victims and see if I made mistake," "And if you are wrong?" He eyed me and spat.
Chapter 7Standing on the rooftop opposite BrainHub was a slim figure.She was in black vest and pants,black sneakers with a nose mask.She watched as the police were going to and fro in front of the hospital and smirked"What a waste of time,I was worried for nothing,even till now no one found anything relating to me.it a pity.Jack Mike it is your turn tonight" she turned back and left leaving nothing but a pile of dust.Jay POV"Mr Jack,I need to question you. Hope you cooperate"Mr Jack shifted his glass from his nose and cleared his throat."Go on" he sipped his coffeeHe was a man of elegance He is the chairman of BrainHub,I studied him and saw how neat and proud he is.For a man of 60,he looked quite young"What was your connection between the three victims?" I threw my first ,I saw how he paused but continued sipping his coffee. If I wasn't paying attention,I wouldn't have known he would halt for three seconds."My connection with the three victims? What sort of connection co
Chapter 8Jay POV"Come to BrainHub now, Ariel!" I commanded urgently over the phone."What's happened?" she asked from the other end."No time to explain. Come to the chairman's office. I've locked him in and Claire is watching over him," I explained."What? You locked the chairman in? What are you--""He's the next victim. Come watch over him and help me find someone," I cut her off."Talk to Drake. He knows a thing or two about finding people.""Okay, come quickly.""Jay, if--"I hung up, not wanting to hear whatever she was about to say. I quickly dialed Drake's number."Hey, Drake.""Hey, Jay.""Can you find someone for me?" I asked without wasting any time."Who?""Wait, let me send you a picture." I hung up and sent him the picture.I called him back. "That man in the middle, the old man. Find information about him.""On it.""How long will it take?""20 minutes at most," he replied."Okay, I'll be waiting." I hung up again.I was in a coffee shop across from BrainHub, watching
Chapter 9Jay POVI yawned,I was drained and might collapse at any time. "Jay,I think you should go home and rest" Ariel spoke with concern"I'm fine,I need to….." I tripped and almost fell over but Ariel caught me."See you are not fine.Frank send Jay home" She sounded annoyed.Frank used his hands to support as we left the station."Is he ok?" I heard Jay's Mom now my Mom whispered."I think he's just drained and hungry" Frank replied as he lay me on the bed."Then he should eat first" "He can't eat in this condition,he needs rest first" Frank pulled my Mom out.The room became silent and I soon slept off. I frowned and slowly opened my eyes. I blinked to stabilize my vision.I rolled on the bed and checked the clock on the table by the bed."4pm,I must have slept a whole day" I groaned and sat up.I haven't taken my bath for days now,so I decided to have my bath.I've been soaked in cold water since it's summer anyway.I came out of the bathroom and walked to my closet,I took a s
Chapter 10 "Jay! Jay!""Mom what is it?" I answered her still sleepy."You sleepy head,you are late" she half yelled. "Late? late for what?""Late for your reward event of course" "Ohhh" I sat up immediately."Thanks Mom,I almost forgot" I went in direction of the bathroom."I will help with your clothes" I can tell how happy she is.My clothe were already on the bed where Mom placed it.I'm to wear uniform today. I don't know what reward I will be given for solving the cases on a roll but I still got to go right? Mom boasted to all neighborhood aunts,she even told them about the reward I was getting today.Typical of her. I came into the kitchen and saw how she was grinning and humming some lyrics.She was preparing my sandwich.I looked up at the kitchen ceiling and frownIt looked old and just a slight force might blow it off.I noticed the same in my bedroom but Mom can't afford much.she had to take care of an adult like me.Being a police officer doesn't pay
Chapter 11Jay POV The clicking sound of cameras and it light made me rub my headThis case is on a whole new level. "The MOT,target and everything is the same" Drake whispered to me."The case of the missing thumb,i don't know we will one day be taking this case" he added From what I heard, the missing thumb is a cold case from 20 years ago.I don't know how it resurfaced again. Now we have to find the culprit from 20 years ago.Old cases are the hardest to solve. How in the world are we supposed to find someone from twenty years ago? It was hard to get evidence then though the world had changed now maybe we could solve it."The left thumb was cut off and she died from a stab in her throat, even the victim was the same.I think that case from 20 years ago,it can't be a copycat." Claire explained. I nodded in understanding but something doesn't seem right,I don't know much about the missing thumb so I will have to go read about it. "For now we will try to
Chapter 12Jay POV I saw it clearly though his thumb was wrapped with bandage but it obviousI grew restless and couldn't wait to talk to him. "Drake deals with the kids, I need to see this one" I pointed to the boy.I pulled him into Ariel's office while she followed beside us puzzled. "Jay,what did you want with him?" Ariel asked, confused."Sit" I ordered and he sat"Your name?""It Jeffrey""Ohh I see,Jeff, how did you get your left thumb cut off or were you born that way?" I threw the question without hesitation. Ariel widened her eyes in shock and looked at Jeff's hand."I don't notice it" she whispered almost to herself. "My thumb was cut when I was little," he replied without much reaction."By who?""The murderer of my Mom,I was just a year old then" he spoke without emotion. "Is it the left thumb Murderer?" I asked to be sure."Yes,we lived in that neighborhood then,my Mom was also a victim"he added"The case has been 20 years, how old are you?""I'm 21"
Chapter 50Jay POV "I think we might have got them this time," Ariel said, glancing at me but she quickly shifted her gaze to the road ahead of her. I frowned and can't help but feel bad about this"Are you sure?""Don't worry,my agent can't be mistaken"Ariel assured me,turns out she hired a private detective to investigate the Caribbeans.Now he called Ariel to tell her he found them and sent address to her but I was doubting it if it that easy I should have found the Caribbeans. I don't think they can found unless they want to be found but Ariel wasn't hearing any of this she believed her agent so I just decided to shut up until we get there. At least I won't be worried about Ariel since I came with her. "You aren't saying anything" Ariel pulled me out of my thought. "Let's just go and check" Ariel nodded and focused on the road,she stepped on the gas and speed up,she must be eager to know who and what the Carribeans are. We got to an abandoned factory"Is it here?"
Chapter 49Jay POV "Were you trying to solve the case all by yourself?" I asked Ariel and she nodded."I can't risk losing you again,it's too dangerous," she replied."But it is not dangerous for you?" I can't help but be bluffed. She doesn't reply and really cares about herself, always worrying about me. "It less dangerous for me""What made you say that?""Because,you know nobody will have the heart to kill this pretty lady" she blinked her eyes and pouted.I can't help but laugh. She's just soo…. "Come on Ariel I can help just….""Nope I can't risk it" she disagreed "But what about you? What if something happens to you?""Nothing will happen to me moreover I'm investigating in secret""Exactly I will also help in secret"Ariel stared at me and sigh "You can't…..""Yes I can" I interrupt before she could refuse"I can't say no can I?""No you can't" "Ok,but in secret none of the teammate should know""Be rest assured, this is between you and I" she nodded and pa
Chapter 48Jay POV 'Maybe I saw wrong,she can't be sneering or did she have a habit of sneering?' I shaked my head to clear the thought of Patricia. I just can't seem to forget the sneer she gave me.I can't shake off the feeling.I felt it meant something. 'Gosh Jay you are thinking too much' I groaned and dragged myself to the station. "You are back? Any clue?" Betty jumped in front of me as soon as I got in."I got nothing,but I need you to help me""What is it?""I need to check someone for me""Who?""Her name is Patricia, I don't get her surname""What about her pictures?""Nothing, I have nothing about her""That will be hard but it not impossible""Then let's get to work" I urged her and we both got to my desk and started working. "Here,check this out" I stared at the screen,and shake my head no"Not her,check again""There are so many Patricia's in America , you know," Betty complained, pouting. "I know but please check thoroughly""Ok" She muttered
Chapter 47 Jay POV"Here,this is her" Felix passed me a fileName: Cordelia SwiftAge: 28Address : 03 Aviles streetsWeight :53kgHeight: 162.36cmOccupation everything necessary was includedI scanned through the document and handed it back to Felix."Thanks man,I appreciate""Please make sure to find the culprit" Felix pleaded"I thought you don't like your uncle" "I don't like him but at least thanks to him,I'm not starving moreover I don't want my uncle to be murdered that way and the culprit go scot free""Ok I promise to find whoever it is""Thanks officer Jay""Noo I should be thanking you"we came out of the CEO's office,that was the office of the late Mr. "Who will become the next CEO?" I asked and Felix grinned."I of course,I'm his only relative so what were you expecting""Goodluck, I will let you know if I need your help again""Ok,byeeee make sure to keep your promise" Felix escorted me to where to get taxiWe bid goodbye and I left in a taxi. I got home
Chapter 46Jay POV"What did you think.you were doing? He's clearly the murder"Derek yelled but I ignored him. "You can't always be right,know this and….." Derek's voice faded off as I was deep in thought. 'If it is not Felix then it is who?I should interrogate all his employees and more importantly Felix himself,he should know something,I was thinking because the culprit was in haste he won't be able to cover his tracks but he did. He must be a professional but there must be a detail or loophole he wasn't able to erase if…..'"Jay!" I was jolt awake from my thoughts"Are you even listening to me"Derek shouted and I frownedWhat is wrong with him, he has been behaving out of character since I woke up from coma. I saw Felix opposite the building in front of the station,he was on the phone. I realized him.we can't keep him here anyways. Since I need to talk to him,I stood up "Where did you think you are going?" Derek tried to stop me. "Seems like I have been too easy on
Chapter 45Jay POV "Did you find anything?""Nope we still have to wait for the result"Drake spoke from the other end of the phone. "Ok,I see" I hung up"Did they get it?""Nope""But are you sure the culprit left his or her print?""I'm sure" I replied while grinningClaire sighed"Whatever you say,if it doesn't work then we use another method""But why do I have a feeling it will work?" Betty said, staring at me and Claire."Let's wait and see" Claire rolled her eyesBut I'm sure from my analysis there's no way the culprit cleaned his prints on the money.Everything was done in a haste so there's no way he won't have left his prints behind. I might just wait for the result because I have no idea who it might be "Jay,heard you got something" Ariel came into the invigilating room."Yes I did but let's wait for the result" "That was quite fast,I feel like sending you home but I can't you are just so useful" "I know right" I winked at her and she blushed"Hmmm" Claire clear
Chapter 44Jay POV "Have been in this team for about 2 months now after my training, Team leader herself took me in since I have no one." Betty continued blabbering but I wasn't listening. I was shocked and surprised Ariel took her in,I remembered she didn't like Betty much. "Jay,are you listening to me?" Betty bent her head to my eye level"Yes I can hear you,so how do you feel as a cop?""It's amazing,we cracked two cases after I came here and believe me it was thrilling.it felt good,no wonder detectives love their job,I also love this job" Betty grinned as she explained. "I was worried about you for no reason. It's good you love this job,well I have to know more about that so if you would excuse me" I pointed to the case file and Betty nodded in understanding.She went back to her desk while I continued with the file. "Claire, can I go to the scene? I need to see the cash""I'm afraid no,the team leader ordered not to allow you to go near the scene" Clair was typing on
Chapter 43Jay POV I'm finally going home today. Have been in the hospital for more than 6 months and I can go home now. "Jay love pass me the flask"Mom was packing some of the things she brought to the hospital. I passed the flask to her and she put it in her bag."Done,let's go"She turned and walked to the door while I went after her. It took time and exercise to walk again We went to the receptionist for final discharge and I was free to go. Mom called for a taxi and we both got in and left for home. "What do you think?"Mom stood in front of me smiling awkwardly while I looked around"It's perfect" I complimented and she giggled.She was showing how she decorated the house. I must say she put in a lot of work "Did you have your housewarming party?" "Housewarming ? When my son is at the hospital? What sort of mother does that?" She shook her hand and opened the door of my room. I peeped in and it looked clean and tidy."You cleaned my room?""Yes I
Chapter 42Jay POV"I'm sorry Jay, I have to go,I will be back" Ariel pecked me on the cheek and left in haste.I was alone again,I sighed and stared at the ceiling.I don't know how long I will be like this.it tiring and lonely. Why did I wake up when it won't make any difference? "Jay love,how was your night?" Mom whom I don't even know when she came in said. I turned my gaze to her and she looked better than yesterday. She looked less hagard and the circles under her eyes was disappearing. My accident must have bothered her a lot. "I made your favorite but I was told you have already eaten. Your team brought food for you,you know I wanted to ask,is she just your team leader or she's more than that? When you first got into an accident she rushed to the hospital crying, she cried for two days straight and refused to eat" Mom paused and placed the flask she brought with her on the table. "I was surprise, even I your mother looked more relaxed than her.she was