Crimes of Passion continue

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“I think you need to go home and rest. Today’s been a roller coaster ride for you. You’re probably emotionally drained” he said putting a protective arm around her shoulder. “Thanks, maybe you’re right. I guess I’ll have to give you a rain check for the walk then” she said giving him a toothy smile. “You know you do” he said as he gathered up the blanket.

They drove back to the police station in silence. Barbara sat deep in thought still disturb by the negative vibe she had felt. Something isn’t right and it’s frustrating her because she can’t put a finger on it. Glancing over Michael could see how troubled she is. “Listen Barbara” Michael said breaking the silence with his deep masculine voice. “I could follow you home if you like” his voice full of concern. The sound of his voice broke her out of her trance as she look over at him. “You want to follow me home” she asked trying not to laugh. She could tell he was being sincere and didn’t want to offend him in any way. “Did you forget what I do for a living” she asked raising an eyebrow. “No… I didn’t forget. I just thought you’ll feel better with me being there” he said slyly. “Oh… really” she said rolling her eyes not believing a word he said. “Yeah… Really” he said mocking her as his car came to a screeching halt. “Why are we stopping” she asked forgetting where they’re at. “Because” he said reaching across her seat to open the door his face inches from hers. He was so close she could smell the mint on his breath and the sweet scent of his cologne. “We’re here” he said finishing his sentence. She looked up realizing they were in front of the police station. “Oops… Sorry Michael” she said with a sheepish smile. “I got carried away. Ok back to your question. Thanks but no thanks” she said with a wink. “I can take of myself.” “Alrighty” he said giving in. “If you say so…You have my number just call me if you need anything.” “You know I will” she said with a wave and turned to her car as Michael drove off.
She walked down to the parking structure where her car was parked. “Good evening Madam” a young uniformed police officer greeted her at the entry way. “Good evening” she replied courteously and continues to her car; she wasn’t in the mood for small talk. She walked down the stairway to structure 3 where her car was at. Creeeeeekkk….!!!! What was that she thought to herself. She jerked her head up and looked around. The parking lot was empty except for a few cars. There was no one around except for her. She stopped in her track waiting for the noise to come again. She held her breath and waited. Silence… Nothing…Arrgggg… Barbara get a grip on yourself she told herself in frustration. She took another step towards her car and then she heard it again. Creeeeekkkk….creeeeeeekkkkkk….There it is again I’m not hearing things. Someone was coming up the metal stairway. Swiftly and quietly she slipped behind one of the cars.
She sat crouching low so no one could see her. From where she was she could hear the pounding footstep coming closer and closer. Barbara crouched low holding her breath waiting for the right opportunity to strike. Looking underneath the car she saw someone walked by in a pair of white tennis shoes. Whomever it was walked past her then stopped and slowly began walking back the other way. This was the chance she was waiting for. She sprang up from her crouching position and slid across the hood of the car. The loud crunching noise from the front of the hood startled the person stopping her in her track.
Barbara didn’t give the person a chance to react. She drew out her pistol aiming it at her back as she came up to her from behind. “Stop where you’re at” she hollered to the other person. “Turn around and put your hands up. Don’t do anything stupid or I’ll blow your brain out” she growled. She turned around slowly with her hands in the air her face a mask of terror. “BARBARA” she exclaimed with relief. “KRISTY” Barbara exclaimed with disbelief as she puts her gun away. “What were you thinking? You could have been killed or seriously injured. Don’t ever do that again” she exclaim scolding Kristy like a child. “Sorry… You scared me half to death” Kristy said with a tight laugh.
“So what are you doing her? I thought you had a date with Louis tonight” Barbara asked raising an eyebrow at Kristy. Kristy remains quiet and didn’t answer her question. That’s odd, Barbara thought to herself; noticing her best friend’s odd behavior. Something is wrong; Kristy is usually bubbly and upbeat, she’s never this mellow. Not wanting to seem nosy Barbara went on like nothing was wrong and linked her arms through Kristy steering her towards her car. Inside the car she waited patiently for her friend to tell her what was bothering her. Knowing Kristy it wouldn’t be long before she spills her problems to her. The ride back home was silent by the time they got home it was already 10:30.
Barbara opened the door to their apartment and went in Kristy followed close behind. Kicking the door close with her foot Barbara turned to Kristy with the ok I’m ready look. Kristy continues to ignore her. “Fine” she said. “If you’re not going to tell me what’s bothering you then I’m going to bed” Barbara said impatiently. Hearing the edginess in her friend’s voice Kristy looked up her eyes brimming with tears. “Kristy, you better spill it now” Barbara demanded seeing how distress her friend has become. “What’s wrong” she asked going over to where Kristy was sitting. “Oh Barbara, I don’t know what to do” she cried throwing her arms around Barbara. “Hey, it’s ok… you have to let me know what’s wrong so I can try and help” Barbara said comfortingly as she stroke Kristy’s hair. “Now tell me, what’s going on.” Pulling away Kristy wipes her tears with the back of her hands. Taking a deep breath Kristy turned to Barbara and told her. “I’m pregnant” she whispered softly. “Oh” Barbara managed to muster; she was too shock to say anything else. “I don’t know how to tell my family or Louis. I don’t know what to do” she cried in frustration. “Wait, you haven’t told Louis yet” Barbara asked in shock.
Kristy shook her head. “When did you found out? How come you didn’t tell him” Barbara asked incredulously. “I just found out today. You’re the first person I’ve told. He doesn’t know yet because I don’t know how to tell him” she said sadly. “Have you tried telling him at least” Barbara asked her friend gently. “How does he feel about having a kid? Does he even want to marry you?” “I don’t know Barbara. I want to know myself” she said exasperatedly. “Right now he has so much going for him. I don’t know how he feels starting a family so soon” she said letting her voice trail off. “Well did the doctor tell you how far you are” Barbara asked concern about the fetus’s health. “Yeah, she said the baby is about 8 wks old” she said gently touching her stomach. “Wow, 8 wks already” Barbara said letting out a low whistle. “How are you planning to hide it? You’re stomach isn’t going to get any smaller. Pretty soon everyone will find out.” “I know…I know…” she said letting out a sigh.

“I’m very confused right now Barb… Can you imagine being a single mother” she said her eyes begin to water again. “Hey…hey… you stop that right now” Barbara said going over to her. “Stop crying…I don’t want the baby to come out with an ugly pouting face. Who says you’re going to be a single mother. I’ll help with the baby; I’ll be his or her godmother” she said trying to cheer her up. “Thanks” Kristy said with a small laugh as she hugged Barbara. “You’re the best. Thanks for being here for me” Kristy whisper softly. “That’s what I’m here for… your personal maid. That’s what you call me in front of Louis. Remember” Barbara asked rolling her eyes. “I was just kidding” Kristy said with a laugh. “Don’t take it so personal” she said as she got up feeling a lot better having finally told Barbara. “Go to sleep and stop thinking about it. Tomorrow is a new day; we’ll find a way to tell Louis” Barbara said as she went to her room. “Ok… good night Barb” Kristy said going to her room.

He sat lifelessly in the dark staring blankly at the wall. The chirping from the cricket seems to get louder and louder while he sat deep in thought. He can’t take it anymore… “BE QUIET” he yelled getting frustrated. He sat thinking about what he saw getting angrier as the images replays itself over and over in his head. He got up kicking the table and chair in his fury destroying everything in his path. The eerie glow coming from the small TV. flickered on and off. He recalls how that guy had his arms around her…enjoying their dinner and each others company…while him all alone could only watch from far away longing it was him with her instead of that guy he saw her with. WHY?!!!! He thought angrily as he turned and looked at his wall covered with pictures of Barbara. “You of all people… why must I fell in love with you” he screamed at her picture. “You don’t deserve me. I always did everything for you but you never notice” he continued accusingly. “Everything I ever did went on unnoticed” he growled angrily tearing at her pictures off the wall. He pressed his face against the wall next to one of her picture; crying silently to himself. “Why do you keep doing this to me” he asked sadly running his hand slowly down the side of her face feeling vulnerable. “I will make you suffer 100x more than what I’m going through” he cried angrily taking a gulp from his beer and tossing it to the ground. Barbara…Barbara… he mutters to himself as his vision begins to blurred and he passed out on the floor.

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He woke up from his sleep his body drenched in sweat; his heart beating wildly like he just ran a marathon. A cool breeze swept in bringing chills down his spine giving him goose bumps as the hair on his arms stood on ends. What was that he thought? Why did it felt so real? He got up from his bed and went outside to get a glass of water to calm down. He down the glass of water in one gulped. Satisfied he sat down and tries to recollect his dream. They were on some deserted place he couldn’t tell where. It was dark and someone was chasing after them trying to kill them. He doesn’t know who it is; but they kept running and running around the same place. There was no way for them to escape. He felt a slight chill ran down his back as another cold breeze blew in causing the blinds to swing lazily in its place.
Get a grip Michael he told himself firmly. You’re letting a dream get to you. Taking a deep breath he got up and went back to bed. Lying in bed he tossed and turned trying to fall back to sleep. Tomorrow is Mei Ling’s birthday; I can’t go there looking like a dead zombie he thought. Slowly he drifts off to sleep.
He woke up blinded from the bright morning light. What time is it he thought glancing over at the clock next to his night stand. 9:30…9:30!!! He thought quickly jumping out of bed. Today is Mei Ling’s birthday. He was supposed to be there by dawn so he could watch the sunrise with her. How could I have overslept he thought with a frown. He went to the restroom to wash his face not before kissing Mei Ling’s picture. “Good morning sweetie sorry I’m late” he greeted her out loud.
He got dressed and left for the cemetery stopping only to pick up a bundle of freshly wrapped star gazer and orchids. He parked his car and hurriedly walked up the stone steps leading to her grave. Carefully placing the flowers down, he took out a handkerchief and slowly clean her tombstone. “Hi beautiful, sorry I’m late” he whispered softly staring at her picture his heart still ache after all these years. “I know you don’t mind” he answered for her with a smile still looking at her picture. “You’re always like that. Thinking of others feelings before yours” he said sitting down leaning against her tombstone. Looking at her picture from the corner of his eye he began telling her about Barbara I know you could see everything from up where you’re at but I want to let you know myself. I don't want you to think because there's someone new I'll forget about you” he said smiling at her picture “I met her yesterday and she reminds me so much of you. I don’t know if that’s what is attracting me to her. I’m not being fair am I” he asked Mei Ling with a laugh. “Don’t worry; I’ll never stop loving you. There’s always going to be a place for you in my heart. Even though you are now in another place; I know someday we’ll be together again” he said lovingly caressing her picture. “Do you feel like I’ve let you down” he asked with a faint smile. He could picture Mei Ling laughing at him. “You are so silly” she would say. “Of course I don’t; I know I’ll always have a place within your heart.” He shook his head with a soft smile on his lip.

Ding dong!!! Ding dong!!!!.. Who is at the door Barbara thought getting out of bed. “Who is it” she asked in a groggily voice as she opened the door. “Louis” Barbara said unable to conceal the surprise in her voice. “Hi Barbara” Louis said with a smile. “Oh…Hi…What are you doing her” she asked opening the door for him. “Is Kristy home” he asked concern. “Kristy” Barbara said uncertain what to say to him. “She’s…” “Louis” Kristy said coming out from her room surprise to see him. Forgetting Barbara was still standing there he rushed over to her. “What happened yesterday” he asked grabbing her shoulder. “Why did you left without saying anything” he asked concern. Kristy stood staring at the floor not saying a word. “Stop ignoring me” he pleaded.
Barbara quietly slips back into her room to give them some privacy. She could hear Louis still pleading to Kristy as she closed the door. “Whew” she thought finally being able to breathe. That was intense she thought quickly getting dressed for work. Peeking out from behind the door she saw Louis and Kristy was no where to be found. She could hear muffling sound coming out from Kristy’s room. Not wanting to interrupt she left without saying good bye.
She went down to the parking lot to her car; as she got nearer she notice a wilted red rose on her hood. Attached to the dead rose was an envelope. She unlocked her car and picked up the dead rose. How odd she thought looking suspiciously at the envelope. Who would leave this here for me? I need to talk to the security guard and see if they saw who left this here. Looking curiously at the envelope she opened it to see what it says. She unfolded the paper revealing the cut up message. You caught the wrong man. I killed that woman and her child. She was so naïve… just like you. You will get yours too…. Signed BTK…She dropped the note in her lap; shaken up by the message. Naïve?... Does he know me? She tries to remember anything that looked suspicious on her way out. Nothing… her mind draws a blank. Why would he call me naïve? I will get mine too? Is this a death threat she thought her mind racing. She toss the envelope and rose to the side. From the corner of her eyes she saw something white flutter to the floor. It was a picture of the dead victim but her eyes were cut out. That’s odd she thought why are her eyes missing?
She drove to the station still thinking about the letter. We caught the wrong guy? How would he know? The question kept repeating itself over and over in her head. How would he know we have a suspect in custody? Could it be one of them at the station? She got to the station and parked her car. She grabbed the envelope and the picture for the lab to run some DNA sample.
She got out of her car and looked around. The same feeling she had yesterday returned as she looked around the parking lot. Unlike yesterday the parking lot was completely full. Unable to shake off the feeling that some one is watching she turned and head inside. “Good morning, Madam” several officers greeted her. “Good morning” she replied politely and went on to her department. “Good morning Madam” Felix and Ron greeted her with a smile. “Hi you guys” she said with a wry smile. “Check this out you guys” she said handing them the note and picture. They took the note and picture and examine it puzzle by what they read.
“We caught the wrong guy” they asked baffled by the note. “How would he know if we caught anyone” Felix wonders out loud. “That beats me” Barbara said flabbergasted. “Is anyone here by the name of Barbara Yung” a gentleman standing in the doorway carrying a box asked. They looked up startled to see him. “That would be me” Barbara said walking over to him. “Great, would you please sign for this package” he asked handing her the clipboard. “Sure” she said signing it. “Thanks ma’am. Here’s your package” he said handing her the box and left.
“What’s in there” Felix and Ron asked curiously. “I don’t know. Let’s open it and see” Barbara suggested. “What if it’s a bomb” Ron asked uncertainly. “I doubt it. Now a day all packages go through a device that scans for explosive. Security has increased a lot since 9/11/01 and the anthrax scare” Barbara said reassuringly. She carried the box over to Kent’s desk and placed it down. Slowly taking a deep breath she reach down and slowly lift opens the lid. Inside the box lies a dismantle doll, a picture and a cassette tape. Holding her breath trying to control the trembling inside she carefully picks up the picture and cassette tape. The picture shows a beautiful girl in her late 20’s. “Ron, could you run and get the tape player” Barbara asked anxiously. “Here give me the tape” Ron said returning moments later plugging in the cassette player. Barbara and Felix quickly went over to where Ron was and played the tape. They waited anxiously before they heard it. The voice coming out from the speaker was low and raspy like he was using a voice alternator.
“How many must I have to kill before you could catch me” he said in a low menacing voice. “You see the picture of that girl. She’s pretty isn’t she? Too bad she couldn’t live to see her next birthday” he said laughing softly to himself. They sat waiting for him to say something more but the tape had stopped. They sat looking anxiously at one another in silence. “He’s taunting us” Barbara said breaking the silence. “Felix, rewind the tape and let’s listen to it again. I’m pretty sure he has left some kind of clue for us to find him” she said looking hopeful. They replayed the tape again and again but came up empty handed. Frustrated Barbara got up from her seat and her eyes wander over to the box. The box!! How could she have forgotten about it?
She went over to the box and looked inside it again. She lift up the dismantle doll and looked at it. Gross she thought looking at the doll. The doll’s body was missing an arm and leg and her eyes were missing. You sick bastard she thought putting the doll aside. The box was design in 3D rural suburban like area. Why the killer would took painstaking time to decorate the box she thought puzzle. She picked up the box and turned it over in her hand. Underneath the box it had 3 words cut out from the magazine. Moon Bay. “Moon Bay” Barbara muttered to herself. “What’s that” she asked Felix and Ron. “Is it some kind of riddle” Felix suggested. “Could it be Moonless Bay where people go camping at” Ron asked. “That’s right” she exclaimed. “Felix… Ron… call the others in. Hurry before it’s too late” she urged. I hope we can make it in time she thought praying for the girl’s safe return.
“Ok Madam I just called them, they’ll meet us there” said Ron running in. “Ok… let’s go” Barbara told him.

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Ha…ha…ha… He stood watching them laughing to himself. You fools it’s already too late. You will never make it. He stood there laughing silently to himself as he recalls his second victim. “You stupid ignorant girl… didn’t your parents ever taught you never talk to stranger” he taunted her. “Please let me go…I’ll do anything you want just don’t kill me” she cried pleading for her life as she stared at him through her big brown eyes. Staring into her eyes he lost control. He ignored her cries as he advanced towards her like a crazed mad man lost in his world. “No… please don’t” she cried as he ripped off her clothes. “Barbara… don’t cry” he said soothingly to her. “It’s not going to hurt” he told her lost in thought forgetting who she was. “No…” she screamed as she took her hand and hit him in the face. “You b****” he growled letting the blood drip from his nose. “You all are the same…all of you…only know how to hurt the ones that loves you” he said his face twisted in anger as he took a step closer hovering above her. “Please don’t” she whimpered as he bound her hands and legs while she squirms in fear. Laughing silently to himself he slowly took out the metal barb wire and wrapped it around her neck. “No…please” she begged him crying hysterically but he didn’t hear a word she said. All went black as he pulled on the wire preventing the oxygen from entering or leaving. She squirmed and kicks until her eyes rolled up to the back of her head and she lay still and motionless. He slowly let go of the wire panting heavily as beads of sweat drip from his face. Staring at the spiritless body he no longer sees her instead he saw Barbara lying there waiting for him.
“Barbara”… he said softly staring at the dead girl. “You’re asleep now… you look so peaceful…” he continues slowly kissing her face. His hands moved down to her naked body and began caressing it softly. He quickly untied her hands and feet spreading them apart slowly easing himself into her. He became furious and angry as he move in her lifeless body; flashbacks of her on the beach with that guy flashes before his eyes.
Overcome with rage he finishes up what he was doing. Pulling up his pants he took out his butterfly knife and mutilate her body cutting off one arms and legs. He carried the arm and leg deep into the forest and threw it out in the opening for some one to discover.
“Are we there yet” Barbara asked anxiously as they near Moonless Bay. “Yeah we’re here” Ron said stopping the car. She hopped out of the car and looked around. “It’s going to take forever to find her” she said looking around the vast camp site. “Ron… Felix… do you guys recall any clues we might have missed” she asked in frustration. They shook their head in response.
Frustrated she ordered her people to split up in 3 groups to search the camp site. Felix and Ruby searched the east side of the area. Ron and Margie searched the west side while she searched the north side. Walking alone through the secluded wooded area she went down a trail leading her to a waterfall. Why does this look so familiar she thought continuing down the path. She stops dead in her track. She blinked her eyes to make sure she’s not seeing things. She looked again and saw a human arm lying there. No… we’re too late she thought with a sickening feeling in her stomach. “Margie… Ron… where are you guys at” she asked calling over to them. “We’re going down a trail leading us to a waterfall” Margie said her voice crackling over the radio. “Ok… keep going I am around there. Call the others to come down here. I think the girl is some where around here” she said exasperated. “Ok… Madam…we’ll be right over.”
Barbara went over to where the arm was searching for clues. Nothing…she thought mystified by what she discovered. Whoever commit this crime is very clever; he knows exactly what he’s doing. He left without a trace or clue for them to go on. “Barbara” Margie and Ron called out as they approach her. “Wow” Margie said under her breath as she saw the arm. “This guy is sick” Margie said looking at the arm for some clue as to where the body could be. “Yea” Ron said agreeing with Margie. “I don’t think this is where the crime took place” Ron said looking around. “Look” he said pointing to a shiny object reflecting off the sunlight in the grass. They went over to see what it was. Ron bent down picking up the shiny object by the edge careful not to touch it and put it in the plastic bag.
“What is it” Barbara asked eyeing the object. “I don’t know. It looks like a medallion of some sort” Ron said turning it over in his hand. “Could the killer possibly drop it” Barbara asked excitedly. “I don’t know. It looks kind of girly” Margie said wrinkling her nose. “Hey” Margie exclaimed. “That looks so familiar” she said taking a closer look at it. “Hey Madam, doesn’t this look like the one pendant I got you when I was on vacation in Hawaii last year” she asked handing it over to Barbara to look at. “I’m not sure” Barbara said looking at it with interest. “It does look like it” Barbara said turning it over in her hand. “I don’t know what happened to it. I wore it to work one day and somehow lost it. Besides mine had my initials on the …” she didn’t finish her sentence. She stood speechless looking at the pendant. Neatly carved in the center of the medallion pendant were the initials B.Y. Ron and Margie walked over to her as Ruby and Felix came down the trail with news of a leg found not too far from here.
A leg Barbara thought seeing how complicate this case has gotten. The killer is trying to tell us something but what. She gave up all hope on finding the girl alive. Outraged she ordered them to comb every inch of the area looking for the remains of the girl’s body. What is the motive behind the killing of these two victims? Do we have a serial killer on the loose Barbara thought uneasily. “Madam” Ruby called out to her with excitement. “We found the body” she said running up to her out of breath. “Is she dead” Barbara asked already knowing the answer to her question. “Yes” Ruby said nodding her head. “Show me where the body is at and call Andy to let him know so the forensic team can begin gathering up the evidence” Barbara told Ruby as they hurried off to where the body was found.
Barbara and Ruby got to the crime scene where Felix, Margie, and Ron stood waiting. Barbara ran over to them to see the body herself. She felt sick to her stomach at the sight of what was left of the girl. Her body was lay out exactly like the doll; the surrounding exactly how he had depicted in the box. Barbara stared sadly at the girl taking in everything trying to visualize her once pretty face. The girl’s body was badly mutilated beyond recognition. Her body had over a hundred stabbed wound; her eyes missing taken from their socket left an empty hallow space. Her face turned up froze in terror her mouth gaping wide. I have to get out of here Barbara thought to herself feeling light headed as she turned away from the gruesome sight gasping for air. She didn’t realize she’d been holding her breath all this time. “Madam, are you alright” Margie asked concern seeing Barbara’s pale face. “I’m fine” Barbara replied weakly.
Turning back she notice there was a thin line around the girl’s neck. Determine the cause of death she told the others to wait for Andy and his team to finish up. “I’m going back to the station and question Chan Nam” she told them. “Alright Madam” they said as they continue on with their work. Holding the pendant in her hand she head back up the trail to her car. I need to talk to Chan Nam Barbara thought. He might hold the key to this whole case.

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Ringgggggggggg!!!! The ringing of her cell phone broke her train of thoughts. Picking up the phone she saw it was her dad calling. “Hello…yes dad…what?... Right now” she asked annoyed. “Ok… I’ll be over” she said with a sigh. My gosh… why is dad so clumsy… how could anyone leave the house remembering to bring their cell phone but not their wallet or the keys. He’s really getting too old she thought with a faint smile.
She got to the hospital just as her dad got out of the taxi. She quickly parked her car and went over to him. “Dad” she called out as she near him. “Barbara” he said as he closed the door while she paid for the taxi. “Aye… ya… dad, you have to be careful next time you leave the house. What happen if I couldn’t make it? Who would you call then” she said lecturing him. “Liang Lui, you complain too much” he said smiling as he pinch her cheek like she was still little. “Dad… not in public” Barbara said wrinkling her nose as she pretends to pout. “Ok…ok… you are right. I’m wrong… Now let’s go see Tony” he said pulling her inside.
They got to the 3rd floor and went to Tony’s room. Going inside they saw Tony sitting up reading a magazine. “Hi dad…Hi sis…” Tony greeted them warmly. “Hi… how are you feeling” Barbara asked him with a smile. “Better than yesterday. That’s for sure” he said with a wink. “Are you hungry son” Mr. Yung asked pouring soup in a bowl. “Yea…I’m starved” he said making a face behind his dad’s back. Barbara looked down trying to hold back the laughter that’s trying to escape. Poor dad she thought. Since Mom passed away he’s been trying to be both mom and dad. Though his cooking isn’t as good as mom he does try to learn. “So when are you going to be release” she asked Tony. “I don’t know” he said with a shrug. “I hope soon. I’m so bored here. Nothing to do except eat and sleep. By the time I get out of here I’ll probably be a walking pig” he said with a smirk. “Yeah… you’ll be a walking pig thanks to my good cooking” Mr. Yung chime in with a laugh. “Yea… how could I forget… Thanks dad” he said rolling his eyes. Barbara wondering where Michael was at coyly asked “has Dr. Miu came by and saw you yet?” “No… some other doctor did” Tony said leaning back on his pillow. “Oh” Barbara said looking disappointed.
“Why Barbara” Tony asked noticing her disappointment. “Do you like him or something” he asked teasing her. “No… what are you talking about” she said rolling her eyes at him her cheeks turning slightly red. “Yes you do…you’re blushing” he exclaimed laughing. “Yeah… it’s time for you to find a boyfriend and get married so Dad here won’t have to worry so much” he continues giving his dad a wink. “You’re so obnoxious Tony” Barbara said narrowing her eyes giving him the warning look. “Ok… ok…I’ll stop” he said putting up his hands in surrender. “You win.” “Yeah… that’s what I thought” she retorted rolling her eyes again. “Ok… I have to get going” she said heading out the door. “There’s a lot of work at the station. I’ll see you tonight” and she was gone.
Mr. Yung turned back and looked at Tony excitedly. “Who’s Dr. Miu” he asked his voice full of eagerness. “Dr. Miu is the doctor who saved my life” Tony told him. “So tell me about him” Mr. Yung demanded like a teenager dying to hear the latest gossip. “Dad, why are you so nosy” Tony asked exaggeratedly. “Come on… I want to know who your sister likes and if he’s worthy of being my son in law” he said. “Whoa… kick back Dad… relax… you’re getting too ahead of yourself” Tony said with a laugh. “I know you’re dying to have her marry off but it takes time. Let her do it herself. It’s no use for you to play matchmaker.” “I know…I just want to know who he is…Is that too much to ask” he said grumpily.
Barbara walked outside hoping to run into Michael but he was nowhere to be seen. Oh well… he’s probably too busy anyway she thought as she got in her car and drove off just as Michael drove in. She drove back to the station her mind a blur. How did my pendant wound up there after all this time she thought still baffled.
She got to the station and head over to where Chan Nam is. She walked in her face harden as she glares at him. Chan Nam sat staring back at her shrinking in his seat as she came towards him. For some one her size she could be intimidating at times. “Ok….” She barked throwing down the file. “Are you going to cooperate or not” she said fuming with anger. “I…I don’t know what you’re talking about” he stuttered. “You don’t” she asked leaning towards him with a menacing look. “I know you saw something. You think I’m going to believe you when you say you don’t know anything? What were you doing at her house” she snarled out of frustration. “You know… because of you some one had to pay for it with their life” she said jabbing a finger at him.
His face remained unemotional but the trembling of his hands gave it away. “If you’re not going to tell me what you see you might as well be dead. You just created a burial ground for yourself. Whoever he is knows we have you in custody. If I’m not wrong you’re is next victim” she said taunting him. “He knows I’m here” he said unable to disguise the fear from his voice. “I don’t know anything…Honestly…you gotta help me. I didn’t see anything” he said pleading for her to believe him. “Well he doesn’t know that now does he” she said rolling her eyes at him. “Now tell me exactly what you saw that night” she demanded pounding her tiny fist on the table. The sudden noise made Chan Nam almost jumped out of his skin. He sat back down reaching for the cigarettes to calm his nerves. “It was dark” Chan Nam began as he took a drag from his cigarette. He stared blankly at her as he tries to remember what happen that night. “I was leaving my friends house and accidentally bumped into him and his girlfriend. Or so I thought it was his girlfriend. I didn’t know she was just a prostitute he had picked up from the street. I didn’t get a good look of him because he had on a baseball cap. I did get a good look of his eyes. I’ll never forget those piercing black eyes; they were so cold and empty like there’s no soul inside. I also notice he was wearing a nice diamond watch. You know me; being a rascal your eyes automatically follows anything that’s blinging” he said with a tight laugh. Barbara sat listening drinking in everything he said. “Anyway they left to her apartment and I followed from behind. You know how old habits are hard to kick. Seeing his watch I figure I could easily get a couple of thousands of dollars for it. So I followed them to back to her house and hid outside on her balcony waiting for the right time to strike. I sat waiting and waiting and finally dosed off. I woke up to scuffling sound coming from inside. I peeked in and saw the woman had her back pressed against the wall in fear. His back was to me so he couldn’t see me. I notice he was wearing a medallion or pendant of some sort. I thought it was strange for a guy to wear something so feminine” he said with a snort.

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Remembering the medallion in her pocket she pulled it out and threw it at him. “Is this the one” she asked. “Yeah…this is the one” he said excitedly holding the bag. “Where did you find it” he asked. “None of your business” she said snatching it back. “Go on finish up your story” she snapped impatiently as she sat thinking about what he just said. This guy was wearing my pendant. What would he be doing with it she thought with a shudder sensing this case seem to get more confusing by the minute.
“Would you be able to recognize him” she asked interrupting him. “Yea…I would” he said confidently. “But what would I get out of it” he asked arrogantly. “Your life” she hissed looking at him through narrow eyes. “Hurry and tell me what you saw” she said writing in her notes. “He had her cornered against the wall slowly approaching her with a thin wire enjoying every moment of it. I heard him called out something like Barbara. I’m not sure if that’s her name or if he was taunting her. I quickly left not wanting him to know I’ve seen everything.”
She got up thinking about what he just said. “He called her Barbara” she asked her eyes wide with shock. She slowly circled the table deep in thought her mind racing as she ran her hand over the pendant. He knows me…He called me naïve…What a sick bastard she thought with a shudder as a chill ran down her spine. It has to be someone I know…But who??? Still deep in thought she walked out of the room leaving Chan Nam by himself. “Hey…where are you going” he asked frighten. “Stay in there. You’ll be safe where you’re at” she said closing the door behind her. “Wait…” he cried getting up from his seat but the door was already closed. , why did I listen to her he thought in frustration. Good thing I didn’t let her know who it was; my life would be endangered for sure he thought with a smirk.
He looked up startle from the rattling sound of the door. He watches in horror as the door slowly swung open and he stepped in. “Hi” he said to Chan Nam with a wicked smile. “Is that how you greet an old friend” he asked taking a step toward him. “What are you doing here” Chan Nam asked trying to sound calm but the cracking in his voice gave him away. “What? Are you scared” he asked in a hoarse voice laughing to himself. “Stay where you are. Don’t get any closer” he said in a trembling voice. “Or what? You gonna run away again” he asked laughing menacingly.
“I don’t know what you mean” Chan Nam said stuttering. “You don’t” he asked amused by his ignorance. “You think I’m stupid… Don’t you” he asked pulling something out from his pocket. Chan Nam stared at him horrified backing up against the wall. He walked towards Chan Nam holding the little device laughing menacingly pressing the button creating a sparkling wave of blue current. “Tsk…Tsk…Tsk…” he said shaking his head at Chan Nam enjoying the terrified expression on his face. “You know what we do to nosy people like you” he asked with that wicked grin on his face. “I didn’t tell her anything” Chan Nam said his face scared stiff. “Does it matter if you have told her? Do you think I’ll give you the chance to tell her” he asked his smile suddenly gone his eyes harden and lifeless as he stares into Chan Nam’s eyes. “No…I promise I didn’t tell a soul. I won’t rat you out. I swear” Chan Nam pleaded getting down on his knees begging for his life. “You know too much” he hissed raising his hand stabbing him with the teaser. Chan Nam’s eyes rolled back into his head his body shaking violently as 180 volts of electricity jolt through him; he closes his eyes seeing his killer’s face one last time. He stood there holding the teaser against him enjoying the smell of burnt human flesh in his nostril. He continues watching an evil smile spreading across his face. Seeing Chan Nam’s lifeless body lie motionless on the floor he puts the teaser away. Peeking outside to make sure no one is around; he quickly and quietly slipped out into the busy streets.
Barbara sat inside her office going over what Chan Nam had said. Something doesn’t sound right. He must have seen the killer’s face or at least from the side. No I better go back and press him for more answers she thought getting up from her seat. She walked back out to where Chan Nam was at. She pulled on the door handle which swung back easily. How odd she thought looking around. I remembered I locked the door. Pulling out her gun she slowly eases through the door. She spun to her right to see if there’s anyone behind the door. Nothing. Where’s Chan Nam she thought putting her gun away. A stench funky odor crept up under her nose. What’s that smell she thought wrinkling her nose. She turned around and found Chan Nam lying on the floor parts of his body burnt and charred.