Crimes of passon continues..

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She quickly bent down to see if he’s still alive. Dead she thought as she tries to look for vital signs. When could this have happened? Who has the nerve coming into a police station to kill someone she wonders. “Someone come in here quick and call the ambulance” she bellows out to the other officers. They came running in to see what was going on. “Be careful don’t touch anything” she warned as she got up and ran out after the killer. Outside the bustling streets the killer easily camouflage himself. it she thought standing in the middle of the street looking around. I will get you she vowed balling her hands into a fist.
Ha…haa….haaa…don’t look so angry love he thought watching her laughing softly to himself. He reached up to fondle his good luck pendant. Where is it he thought frantically tugging his shirt and searching in his pockets. Did I loose it he thought panicking. Arrggghhh… he thought angrily as he continues searching. he thought fuming with rage. He stood recalling how he had stolen Barbara’s pendant without her knowing. Margie had just got back from Hawaii and had gotten her the pendant as a souvenir. She looked gorgeous wearing the pendant; it fit snugly against her neck bringing out her complexion and her eyes. She had wore it to work one day and he couldn’t control the temptation. He had pretended to bump into her and cut the chain. It fell off her neck without her realizing it and he’s been wearing it since. It was his prized procession knowing it was once on her neck. Wearing it made him feel closer to her.
“Excuse me” a young pretty girl said snapping him out of his daydream. “Yea” he said looking down at her mesmerize by her big round eyes. Those eyes looks just like Barbara he thought as he stares at her. Don’t you want her the voice inside his head asked him. Take her…take her now… “Sir” she said feeling uneasy under his gaze. “Yea” he said again trying to clear his head. “I was wondering if you could show me the way to Kowloon” she said shifting in her feet. “Yea… you go down the street and make a right. You walk down about 2 more blocks” he said looking at her dumbfounded trying to fight the urge to take her right there and then. “Ok…thanks” she said quickly and left.
Panting heavily he leaned back against the wall trying to calm himself down. “What’s the matter?... Are you scared...” the voice inside his head asked. “There’s no turning back now. Your hands are tainted with blood. Ha…Ha…Ha… the voice inside his head laughed. “Stop…stop it now” he moan holding his head. “I don’t want to do this anymore” he cried banging his head against the wall.
Barbara stood looking around the crowded street. Who could it be she thought frustrated. The only person who knows how the killer looks like is now dead. She went back in to see if the killer had left any clue and if anyone else might have seen something. Inside she saw there wasn’t anyone almost everyone is on break. Glancing down at her watch she saw it’s already 3:30. Her stomach began to growl loudly telling her she hasn’t eaten the whole day. “Ok…ok… I hear you” she mumbles to herself. Heading back in the interrogating room she replayed the tape of Chan Nam’s interview.
She sat studying the screen listening to what he said. There was nothing for her to go on. The screen went blank as the interview between him and her ended. She got up ready to leave when suddenly she heard Chan Nam’s voice begging for his life. She quickly sat back down witnessing his final moment. How odd she thought to herself. I thought I turned this off. Oh who care she thought as she tries to get a good look of the killer’s face. Oh my gosh… why is the camera only pointing at Chan Nam? She saw Chan Nam talking to someone and he was pleading for his life. I need to see his face she thought anxiously. Why is it only showing his back?
She pressed her face against the screen hoping to catch a glimpse of his face. She continues watching in horror as the killer came towards Chan Nam shocking him with the stun gun. His laughter evil and heartless as he stood watching Chan Nam’s body shook violently. Then the screen went black and that was the end of it. A chill ran down her spine as she sat glue to the screen realizing they’re not dealing with an ordinary psychopath killer. This guy is very cunning and clever; he knows how to cover his tracks and aloof them. What frightens her most is knowing the killer is possibly someone she knows. Leaning back in her chair she tries to remember anyone that seems suspicious. Her mind draws a blank. “Come on Barbara” she said to herself trying to recall her subconscious for any leads she might have missed. Unable to come up with anything she got up grabbing the tape. Suspecting the killer could be anyone in the station she didn’t let anyone know about the tape.
“Hi Madam” Felix greeted her as she was about to leave. “Hey Felix. Where are the others” she asked. “Oh they’re on their way back” he told her with a soft smile. “Oh…I see…Ok…I’m going to head home. If there’s anything call me ok” she said with a little smile. What’s that smell she thought as she turns to leave. Too tired to bother with it she turns and head out to her car. Inside her car she quickly locks the door feeling paranoid. Ringg!!!! The sound of her cell phone broke the silence startling her. She reaches in her purse looking for her cell phone. “Yea… Ruby…where are you at? Ok… I’ll be there” she said and hung up.
Driving back to the hospital Barbara felt exhausted and drained as the murder case became more complicated. She parked her car and went in to meet up with Ruby.
“Hey Ruby” Barbara greeted her with a yawn. “Barbara are you ok” Ruby asked her alarm seeing how pale she looked. “You don’t look so well” she said putting hand on her forehead. She quickly pulled it back shock. “Girl you have a fever. What are you doing running around” she scolded her. “Yeah…sis…what are you doing out if you’re not feeling well” Tony said from his bed. “I’m fine” Barbara told them feeling lightheaded as beads of cold sweat broke out along her forehead. “Hi you guys” Michael said standing at the door. “How’s everything Tony” he said going over to check up on him. “I’m fine doc. Do you know when I can go home” he asked. “I don’t know yet. Let’s wait until tomorrow so I can do further observation. If everything goes well you can go home tomorrow” Michael said with a smile. “You’re off work early” he said turning to Barbara with a smile. “I…” she didn’t finish her sentence. A dizzy spell came over her and suddenly engulfed her in complete blackness. “Barbara” Michael exclaimed as she collapse into his arms. “Barbara” he called again worriedly picking her up and carried her over to a bed. He carefully laid her down and quickly checks her pulse and temperature. “She has a fever. What is she doing out” he asked out loud. “Tony could you page the nurse please” he said to him running into the restroom and grab a wet towel. “Yes Dr. Miu” a young nurse said as he came back out with a towel. “Can you get a room set up for this patient” he said pointing to Barbara. “Yes Dr.” she said and quickly left.
Back at her side he gently placed the towel on her forehead to help bring down the fever. He stayed kneeling by the bed holding her hand checking on her temperature and pulse with a worried look on his face. Tony and Ruby stood watching dumbfounded. Feeling their gazed on him he quickly let go of her hand and turned to look at them. “Is she ok” Tony asked breaking the silence grinning from ear to ear. “Uh…yeah… she should be ok… just a little over exhausted” Michael said getting up feeling a little embarrass. “Hey doc…where are you going” Tony asked teasingly. “Aren’t you going to stay and see if she’s alright?” “Tony stop it” Ruby whispered tugging at his arm. “It’s alright” he said to her from the corner of his mouth.
“Dr. Miu the room is ready” said the nurse interrupting them. “Ok let’s go” he said wheeling the bed out of the room. “Bye Tony” he said leaving with Barbara. “Did you see that” Tony asked Ruby with a grin. “Yeah… what was that” Ruby said returning the smile. “Do you think he likes her” Ruby asked turning to Tony. “Hmmmm…I say he does” he said wrapping his arms around her. “How do you know” she asked leaning back on him. “Because that’s how I feel about you” he whispers softly in her ears. “Tony....I’m being serious” Ruby said pulling away with a smile. “I am serious” Tony said looking at her. “I didn’t realize it until I was in the coma. You were the first thing that popped into my head when I thought I was going to die. You’re the reason why I didn’t let go” he said staring into her eyes. “Tony…” Ruby said speechless. “Shhh… let me finish. I realize now how much I love you and how much you mean to me. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Would you marry me” he asked holding her hands. “I …I don’t know what to say” Ruby said with a laugh. “Say yes…” Tony said pulling her towards him. “Is that how you are proposing to me” she asked looking at him adoringly. “Yes I am Mrs. Ruby Yung” he said hugging her. “So where’s my ring” she asked playfully holding up her hand. “Right here” he said pulling it out from under his pillow and opening it. "I've been wanting to give it to you for a long time but I didn't know when " he said slipping it on to her finger. “Until now.” “Wow…” she said speechless once again. “Oh… Tony… Yes…I’ll marry you” she said throwing her arms around his neck.
“Ahheemmmm.” They looked up to find Kristy standing at the door watching them. “So what’s this I hear just now” Kristy asked smiling coming into the room. “Hi Kristy” Ruby said shyly. “Heard what” she asked trying to play it off. “Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about Ruby” Kristy said walking over to her. “I heard everything between you two love birds. Congratulation” Kristy said hugging Ruby. “Thanks Kristy” Ruby said with a huge smile returning her hug. “Hey what about me” Tony said from his bed. “Why is she the only one being congratulated? I did the proposing” he said playfully. “Well I can see you are finally growing up” Kristy said with a wink while Tony made a face. “Who’s getting married” asked Louis coming over to join them. “They are” Kristy said pointing at Tony and Ruby. “Oh…I guess they beat us to it” Louis said his eyes twinkling. “You didn’t tell them yet” he asked raising an eyebrow at her. “Tell us what” Ruby asked curiously. “Ay… Must we men do everything” Louis said in an exaggerated voice. “We’re getting married” he announced wrapping his arms around Kristy as she stood beaming. “Awww… Now it’s our turn to congratulate you two” Ruby said going over to Kristy with a huge smile. “Thanks Ruby” Kristy said with a laugh. Louis looked over at her adoringly happy to see how happy his soon to be wife is. Smiling he lovingly tighten his hold on her.
“Why is everyone so happy” Mr. Yung asked coming over to Tony’s bed. “Hi Mr. Yung” they greeted him. “So…” he prompted waiting for someone to tell him. “Ok…I’ll tell him” Tony volunteer with an exaggerated sigh. “Kristy here is getting married to Dr. Louis Koo and Ruby here is getting married to Mr. Tony Yung” he said with a laugh seeing the surprise look on his dad’s face. “What??? Kristy you’re getting married. Congratulation dear” he said giving her a hug. “Thanks Uncle” Kristy said with a bright smile. “Now did I hear it right” he said turning back to Ruby and Tony. “Did I just hear Tony says you two are getting married” he asked excitedly. Seeing Ruby blush and his son’s happy smile he knew the answer was yes. “Finally” he said happily going over to them. “I gotta go tell your mom. She’ll be so happy” he said with a huge smile. “Hey dad…you’re so happy you forgot to go see Barbara” Tony said with a smile. “Barbara…what about her? Isn’t she at work” he asked looking confuse. “She’s in the hospital. Dr. Miu said she’s over exhausted” Tony told her. “Ay… That girl… I keep telling her to watch her health and she never listens” he said shaking his head and grumbling to himself. “Is she ok” Kristy asked concern. “Yea…she’s probably working too hard and forgot to eat. You know how she is when she’s involved in a case” Tony said shaking his head. “Yea…she needs to find herself a husband who could take care of her and not worry her poor old dad” Mr. Yung said as he pour some soup to bring over to her. They all stood laughing as he walked outside looking for her.
Inside Barbara’s room Michael checked her temperature again while she remain unconscious. Michael hooks the IV tube in her and pages the nurse to bring in some Tylenol for her fever. “Here Dr. Miu” the nurse said handing him the medicine. “Thanks” he said taking the medicine putting it next to her bedside. He sat back down and waits for her to wake up. Barbara woke up with a pounding headache. “Where am I” she asked him trying to sit up. “Here let me help you” Michael said helping her sit up placing a pillow behind her back. “What happen” she asked groggily. “You fainted” he said with a smile. “Here drink this. It’ll help with your headache” he said getting up to get her the medicine and some water. “When can I go home” she asked taking the medicine from him. “Tomorrow” he told her. “I can’t…I have to go home today. I don’t like staying in the hospital” she told him. “But you need to be under observation” he insisted. “I only need to rest and I feel more comfortable at home” she said not wanting to stay. “Please Michael” she said pleading with her big round eyes. “Fine. I’ll stop by after work and check up on you tonight” he said giving in. “Thanks” she said with a smile as she lean back and close her eyes.
“Barbara” Mr. Yung said coming into her room. “Dad” she said looking up surprise to hear his voice. “What are you doing here” she asked. “I heard Tony said you fainted so I came to see how you are. Did I interrupt something” he asked his eyes twinkling. “Dad” Barbara said giving him the warning look feeling herself blush. “Hi Mr. Yung” Michael said moving away from her. “Hi…You’re Dr. Miu? Right” he asked looking him up and down. “Yes...” he said feeling a little uneasy. “I have other patients to see. I’ll have someone bring in the paper work so you could be discharge” he said to them with a smile and turned to leave.
“So that’s the infamous Dr. Miu” he asked turning to her once he was out of earshot. “You already know so why are you asking” she said slumping down in her bed pulling the covers over her head. “Hey…Liang Lui…you have good taste. Not bad” he said praising her. “We’re only friends. Don’t let it get over your head dad” she said from under the covers. “Yea… that’s what they all say… Friends then lovers. Your mother and I was like that too” he said smiling to himself. “Oh…here drink some soup” he said putting the soup on the tray. “Ok…” she said trying to sit back up. “Here” he grunted as he helps her. “Liang Lui… when will I be able to marry you off so you won’t worry your poor ol’ dad” he said handing her the soup. “Umm…dad” she grunted. “I thought we already went over this. I’m not going to get marry until I feel it’s ready. Besides, you still have Tony. Why don’t you worry about him” she said sipping her soup.
“Tony... I don’t need to worry about him anymore” he said turning to her with a smile. They’re already making plans to get married” he said excitedly. “They are” she asked putting down her bowl. “I’m going over there to see for myself” said pushing off the blanket. “Be careful” he warned helping her get out of bed. “Ok dad” she said getting on her feet.
“Kristy what are you doing here” Barbara asked walking in. “I came to visit Tony and looking for you” she said walking over to her. “Looking for me” she asked surprise. “What’s so important that couldn’t wait until I get home?” “Louis and I are getting married” she said with a smile. “You guys are” Barbara asked happily. “I’m so happy for you” she said hugging Kristy. “Hey what about us” Tony said from his bed. “What about you two” Barbara asked pretending she doesn’t know. “Fine…I guess we don’t have to tell you then” he said with a smirk. “Alright… Alright… Congratulation” she said going over to them. “When is the wedding” she asked. “Don’t know yet. He just propose today” Ruby said smiling shyly. “What about you Kristy” she asked giving her the knowing look.
“We’re planning to get marry next month” she said with a smile. “Awww… I’m so happy for you two” Barbara cried happily. “Thanks…I need to ask a favor from you” Kristy said turning to her. “What is it” she asked. “I want you to be my maid of honor.” “Really” she asked surprise. “Yea…” “Kristy of course I will” she exclaimed happily. “You’re my best friend. I thought you would never ask.” “Ok… you two” Tony said interrupting them. “You guys live together why don’t you two go home and discuss it while I rest” he said stretching his arms with a yawn. “You guys go home now and leave me and my wife alone” he said shooing them away. “Alright, let’s go Kristy. Did you drive here?” “No, Louis took me here” she said. “Can you drive me and my dad home then” she asked. “Yea…of course. I guess it’s my turn to repay you for always being there for me” she said with a smile. “Come on” she said linking her arms through Barbara as they head home.
“I’m so tired” Barbara said lying on the couch. “Hey move over so I could sit would you” Kristy said pushing her feet aside. “Did you forget I’m the sick patient” Barbara asked making room for her. “Well, did you forget I’m pregnant” she asked rolling her eyes. “I guess being pregnant gives you more priority” she said with a smile. “So when is the wedding” she asked Kristy with a smile. “It’s going to be on June 10” she said rubbing her stomach. “So how did he take the news of you being pregnant” she asked curiously. “A lot better than I thought” she said smiling. “He was very excited wanting to name the baby already.” “I’m happy everything went well. So who’s Louis’s best man?” “I don’t know” she said with a shrug. “Alright I’m going in to sleep. I’m so exhausted” she said getting up from the couch. “Ok… if you need anything just holler” she said. “Um… hummmm…” she said closing her bedroom door.
She went in and lie down in her bed. Ummmmm.. I didn’t know it feels so good to be back in your own bed she thought snuggling up to Twinky her stuff animal. Feeling so tired and exhausted she fell into a deep sleep. She was awoken to a rustling sound next to her bed. She slowly opens her eyes to see what it was. She rolled over on her side and stared into the face of Michael Miu. “Michael” she said groggily. “What are you doing here” she asked softly lying on her side staring at him. “I told you I was going to stop by to see you” he told her softly. “I thought you were just saying it” she said smiling. “What made you think that” he asked surprise. “I don’t know” she said closing her eyes. “How are you feeling” he asked concern. “I’m ok. I just need some rest” she said softly her eyes still closed. Michael reached over and felt her forehead to see if the fever has gone down. He sat gazing at her taken in by her sweet innocent beauty. Barbara looked up surprise to feel the warmth of his hand against her.
My fever went down but his touch probably brought it back up she thought as a warm tingling rush jolt through her body. “Is it hot in here” she asked sitting up fanning herself. “Uhh… yea, let me open the window” he said removing his hand and got up to open the window. She leaned back against her pillow her heart beating wildly. Why am I feeling like this she thought. Whenever he’s around I can’t seem to be myself.
Michael went over to the window opening it just a crack. The coldness from the night breeze freshen his mind. For some reason images of Mei Ling appears before his eyes bringing a sudden wave of sadness over him. He stood there a moment at the window staring up into the sky. “Are you alright” Barbara asked as she leaned slightly to the side looking at him. The sound of her voice yanked him back from his wandering mind. “Oh.. yea.. I’m fine” he answered with a slight smile pasted on his handsome yet thoughtful face. “Is there anything wrong” she asked still look at him with her wondering eyes. He paused for a moment not sure where to begin. “Nothing is wrong” he said reassuringly. “Does it feel better now” he asked changing the subject. “Yea” she said with a weak smile. “You know if you have something on your mind it’s better to get it off your chest” she told him gently. “I know when something is bothering me I would talk to Twinky here” she said holding up her teddy bear. “Would you like to borrow him” she asked handing Twinky to him. “I’ll keep that in mind” he said taking Twinky from her. “Ok… when you’re ready you know you can always borrow him” she said with a smile. “I guess I better get going” he said. “Get some rest, ok.” “Ok, thanks…Let me walk you out” she said getting up from her bed.
“Whoa” she said feeling the room begins to spin beneath her. “Are you ok” he asked his arms around her. She felt a shiver ran down her spine feeling the warmth of his body against hers. “Here sit down” he said helping her back into bed. “Sorry. I thought I was feeling better” Barbara said sheepishly. “Listen, why don’t you rest” he told her as he got up noticing her pale face. “Have you eaten anything yet?” She shook her head. “Let me get you something to eat.” “Alright, thanks” she said laying back down in her bed. “No problem, we’re friends. Right” he asked with a warm smile as he close the door. She lies in bed thinking about what he just said. He called me his friend. Is that all I am to him? So how do you feel about him a voice inside her head asked. Do you like him? Arraggghhh… she moans turning back to Twinky too tired to think. I want to be more than friends she said to Twinky.
Michael went outside and ran into Kristy. “Hi Kristy” Michael said with a warm smile. “Hi Michael, what are you doing here” she asked surprise. “I just stopped by to see Barbara.” “Oh…” she thought smiling to herself. “Umm…do you mind if I use your kitchen” he asked her. “No…not at all...What are you planning to make” she asked curiously. “Only porridge.” “Go help yourself, everything you need is in there” she said and went to her room.
He went to the cupboard and look for a pot. Finding one he filled it up with water and put it on the stove. He got some meat out of the freezer and marinated. Within 30 minutes he was done. He carefully pours some in a bowl and brought it in to Barbara who was asleep soundly in her bed. He put it on her night stand for it to cool down careful not to make any noise. He stood there and looked around her room. Her computer desk was put against one wall with a bookcase full of books. The left and right corners of the room hang a net full of stuffed animals. Against the wall were pictures of her and her family. He went over to her desk and picked up a picture of her graduating from the police academy. The picture wasn’t a serious one. She had one eyes close her mouth open as she thingys a finger like a gun aiming at the camera. He laughed to himself amuse. She has such a carefree attitude in this picture he thought putting it back down.

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His eyes went over to another picture of her and a guy. The guy had his arm around her and they looked very happy. His heart skipped a beat as he picks up the picture. Is this her boyfriend he thought with a heavy sinking feeling in his chest. Why she never mention it before? Well maybe you never asked her a voice inside his head answered for him. He puts the picture back and got ready to leave. The room is getting cold he thought going over to the window and closes it. He went and checks up on Barbara again making sure she’s ok and left. “Michael you’re leaving already” Kristy asked from the couch. “Yea… she’s asleep so I didn’t want to wake her up. Could you make sure she eat the porridge? I left it on her night stand” he said with a sad smile. “Yeah…I’ll check up on her in a little bit.” “Alright. Good night Kristy” he said with a wave and left.
She got up and closed the door behind him. How come he sound like something’s on his mind she thought. She went and looks in on Barbara. “Hey wake up sleepy head” Kristy said shaking her gently. “Ummmmmmm” Barbara groan opening her eyes a crack. “What is it Kristy” she said sleepily. “Get up, he’s gone already” she said. Her eyes flutter open and she rolled onto her back. “Gone where” she asked slightly confuse. “Home, duh” Kristy said rolling her eyes. “Oh… There’s nothing for him to do here anyway” Barbara said with a yawn. “Look” she said pointing to the bowl of porridge. “He made that for you” she said with a smile. “Is there anything going on between you two?” “No, were only friends. What made you think that?” “I’m just curious. You know he’s not like that to everyone.” “Really” Barbara asked with a little smile. “I saw that” Kristy exclaimed startling her. “Saw what” she asked her. “That smile. You like him” she said accusingly. “I’m fond of him, it doesn’t mean I like him. Besides I don’t know how he feels about me.”
“I could find out” she said teasingly. “No…It’ll be obvious. Can’t we just go with the flow?” “You’re not a bit curious” she asked handing her the bowl. “No… Not really” she said sipping the porridge. Umm…this is good she thought. I didn’t know he could really cook she thought smiling as she finishes it up. “Hello, earth to Barbara” Kristy said waving a hand in front of her eyes. “What are you doing Kristy” she asked with a laugh feeling better after having something in her stomach. “Stop day dreaming would ya” she said getting up from her bed. “I’m going to bed. If you need anything let me know” she said turning to leave closing the door behind her. “Ok…good night.”
By the time Michael got home it was already 9:30. Still feeling trouble by the photograph and his undeniable attraction towards her; he went and shower to clear his head. He got out the shower just as his door bell rang. Who could it be he thought opening the door. “Louis what are you doing here so late” Michael asked surprise. “I need to talk to you” he said coming in sounding serious. “What’s up” Michael said handing him a soda. “I need you to be my best man” he said to Michael sipping the soda. “Do I have to” he asked with a laugh raising an eyebrow. “Man, you scared me. I thought it was something important.” “Yea you have to and it is important” Louis said firmly. “You’re my closest friend. Who else could I ask?” “Fine” Michael said grudgingly. “You owe me for this.” “I know you would say yes” Louis said with a laugh. “Look there’s been something I’ve wanted to ask you.” “What is it” Michael asked. “How do you feel about Barbara? I can’t help but notice she’s a split image of Mei Ling” he said as his eyes went to a picture of Mei Ling next to the phone.
“I knew you would ask me that” he said picking up the picture and stare at it. “I’m attracted to her but I don’t know if it is because she looks so much like Mei Ling or I finally have the courage to move on without her. Part of me has always been afraid that if I get with someone else I’ll forget about Mei Ling and the love we once had” he said opening up to Louis. “I believe that’s what she wanted you to do from the beginning. You’re the one who’s holding it back. Look around you Michael. You turn this whole house into a shrine of her. Everywhere I turn has pictures of her” Louis said softly. “Yea, but it’s already too late she already has a boyfriend” he said glumly. “How do you know” he asked surprise. “I was at her house earlier and there was a picture of her and him in her room.”
“Are you sure it’s her boyfriend” he asked. “I never heard Kristy say anything.” “Really” Michael asked his face lighting up at the possibility. “Yeah, let me ask Kristy for you. I’ll play cupid for you this once” Louis said with a laugh. “Great, Mr. Cupid. Go on home and work your magic. I have work early tomorrow” he said ushering him out the door. “Ok… good night” Louis said with a wave and left. Closing the door behind him he turned and pick up the picture and stare at it. He went into his room to get a box and brought it back out to the living room. Slowly one by one he put Mei Ling’s pictures away. I should have done this a long time ago he thought as making his way from the living room and back to his room.
Inside his room he pulled out another box full of Mei Ling’s belonging. He sat down next to it and slowly opened it. Inside were more pictures of him and Mei Ling and the wedding gown she had design to wear for their wedding. He carefully picks up the scrapbook they had made for each other. He flipped open the scrap book and went through it as a song by Devotion came over the radio.
In a dream I hold you close, embracing you with my hands…
You gazed at me, with eyes full of love…
And made me understand, that I was meant to share here with you
My heart, my mind, my soul…
Then I open my eyes and all I see…
Reality shows I’m alone…but I know someday you will be by my side…
He sat there going through each page as memories they had shared replays itself in his head. Images flash before his eyes from the time they first met to their very first date, their first kiss and finally the last time he held her in his arms. He gently closes the scrapbook hugging it tightly against his chest. No matter where I go on from here, I will never forget you he whispered softly. Lifting the box he put the scrapbook back along with all the pictures of him and Mei Ling closing it one last time.
“Morning Dr. Miu” a nurse greeted him as he enters into the ER. “Morning” he said with a smile on his handsome face. “How’s everything this morning?” “Not bad” she said heading into a cubicle. Smiling he left and head back into his office. “Hey Gigi” Michael greeted his receptionist. “Good Morning Dr. Miu” she said surprise to see him in a happy mood. “Did anyone call for me” he asked opening the door to his office. “Yea, there’s someone here to see…” she didn’t finish her sentence. Too late, he pushed the door open and saw someone waiting her back to him. “Hi” he said walking in wondering who it was. “Michael” she cried jumping to her feet running over to him a huge grin on her face. “Jaime” he said surprise to see her as she ran into his arms and gave him a hug. “Oh…what a surprise” he said stunned pulling away. “It’s been so long since I have seen you” Michael said with a laugh. “Yeah…it’s been what?... 5 years now? Wow you still look great” she said eyeing him up and down. “You look just like you did back in college Michael” she said giving him another hug.
Barbara walked down the hallway to the hematology department going to Michael’s office. She smiled to herself thinking about last night. Her stomach did a triple somersault as she recalls the way he had his arms around her. Smiling to the receptionist she went over to Michael’s office. His door was slightly ajar so she could hear voices coming from inside. Not wanting to eavesdrop she turn about to leave when a female voice coming from inside stop her in her track. Curious she gently pushed the door open. Her heart seems to stop beating seeing Michael with his arms around another woman.
Michael looked up as the door creaks open revealing Barbara in the doorway. “Barbara” Michael said surprise quickly pulling away seeing the confuse look in her eyes. “Hi Michael” she said coolly trying not to show the hurt she’s feeling. “Sorry to interrupt you two…but ummmmm…” she quickly try to think of something to say. “Tony wanted me to check with you to see if he could go home today” she finished lamely. “Oh yeah… I forgot I had to see him” he said uneasily. “It’s ok… I see um… I caught you at a bad time” she said forcing a smile. “I’ll tell him you’ll be up later. Bye” she said and quickly turns to leave. “Sorry Jaime” he said turning to the pretty woman. “It was nice seeing you again Jaime but I gotta run” he said giving her a pat on the shoulder and took off after Barbara.
Huh…Jaime thought rolling her eyes in disgust. I came back from Canada to see you and you just left me once you saw her. Oh well, I’ll just call you out tonight for dinner she thought smiling to herself. I let you slip through my fingers once. I’m not going to let you slip away again she thought with a smirk turning to leave.
“Barbara, wait up” he called running to catch up to her. Barbara continues on pretending not to hear him. Keep going she told herself, don’t turn back. “Barbara” he called again this time his voice sounding closer. From the corner of her eyes she could see him catching up to her. Be calm, act like nothing is wrong she told herself firmly even though inside she was trembling uncontrollably her heart ache with sadness. “Barbara wait” he said pulling her by the arm. “Michael” she said forcing a smile but the sadness in her eyes gave her away. “Were you calling” me she asked pretending to be surprise. Such bad acting she thought as she turns to look at him. “Is something wrong” he asked looking into her eyes his hands still lingering on her arm. There’s no mistaken he had seen the hurt in them. “Barbara, let me explain. It’s not what it looks like back in there” he said anxiously. “You don’t have to explain anything, Michael” she said brushing him off. “No, I do. I don’t want…” He was interrupted by a voice from the intercom. “Dr. Miu, please report to the ER” a female voice said over the intercom. “Shoot” he said under his breath. “Sorry Barbara, I have to go. I’ll meet you up at Tony’s room” he said his eyes pleading for her to stay as he turned and head to the ER.
All alone she slowly walked back up to Tony’s room. “Excuse me” a woman’s voice said impatiently pushing pass Barbara. She looked up to see who it was. Her heart sank realizing it was the same woman in his office earlier. Barbara moved to the side to let her pass. Instead of walking ahead like she was suppose to she purposely shoved Barbara to the side as she walked ahead. “Ouch, watch it” Barbara cried as she hit the wall. “What are you doing” she asked angrily. “Oops…Did I hit you? Sorry… I didn’t know” Jaime said sarcastically with a smirk. “You did it on purpose” Barbara said accusingly staring her in the face. “So what if I did? What are you going to do about it” Jaime asked haughtily. “You know I could arrest you for assault” she said glaring at her. “I want to see you try” she said taunting her. Shaking with anger, she grabbed one of Jaime’s arm as she pulled out her cuffs slapping them on her wrist. “What are you doing” Jaime asked her voice trembling with fright. “I’m arresting you for assaulting an officer” Barbara said through gritted teeth. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you?” “Wait this is all a misunderstanding” she cried. “I was only joking because I thought you were Michael’s friend. Please don’t do this” she pleaded. Michael she thought her mind began to think clearly. She’s his girlfriend I can’t do this to him. “You’re lucky, you’ve met me. If it was someone else you would be sleeping in a cell tonight” she said removing the cuff. “Oh… Thanks. I promise I won’t do this again” she said with relief. You will regret this she thought to herself. Embarrassing me in public like this. “Bye” she said hurrying off.
Inside the ER room nurses were running in and out of the cubicle. Michael went over to the front desk. “Who paged me” he asked the young nurse. “There’s a patient in the 3rd cubicle that needs to be seen. We’re short of doctor” she said pointing to the cubicle. “Alright, what’s his name” Michael asked searching for the chart. “Jack Truong” she replied as she finish up with the paperwork. “What’s wrong with him” Michael asked Vivian who was standing outside of the cubicle her face slightly pale. “He…He…stabbed himself with a sword” she said stammering. “What” he asked incredulously. “He stabbed himself where?” “In the chest” she answered in disbelief. “I can’t believe this” he muttered underneath his breath as he pulled the curtains back. “Oh my gosh” he gasped seeing for himself. No wonder she was shock. The patient had a 3 foot sword stuck in between his chest. The patient lies there delirious saying God had told him to stab himself to get rid of his sin. “Wow” he whistles softly as he tries to think of a way to get the sword out. “Doctor, you gotta help me get rid of my sins” the patient cried out from the stretcher. “Don’t get near me” he screamed as a nurse tries to give him some anesthesia. “Ok…calm down… we’re trying to help you” Michael said soothingly trying to calm him down. “Why is there a sword in your chest” he asked trying to start a conversation with the patient. “I have to do it man…The man from above said I had to do it” he said shaking violently as he became delirious again. “Call for help” Michael bellows seeing the patient going into shock. “Someone quick grab his arms and legs and hold him down” he instructed taking a needle to inject morphine into the IV tube. “Stop, don’t do this” the man cried softly as he became sedated.
“What are we going to do now” Vivian asked coming up from behind. “Hmm… this is tough…I have never ran into this before” he said eyeing the 3 foot sword. “How could we remove the sword from his chest without killing him” he wonders out loud. He went over to the patient and saw the sword have punctured through the other side of his body. Shaking his head in disbelief he ordered one of the nurses to bring in some more anesthesia to sedate the patient. “Here doctor” she said handing him the anesthesia. “Vivian inject this into him. Make sure he’s fully asleep. I don’t want him to wake up in the middle of pulling out the sword.” “Alright Dr.” she said going over to the patient. “Done” she called over to Michael. Taking a deep breath he went over to the patient and attempt to pull out the sword. He summons up his strength and began pulling. It didn’t budge at first because the sword had pierce through his sternum. He wiggles the sword a little and pulled. Blood began squirting out like ketchup in a bottle. Beads of sweat form around his forehead as he tries to pull again. This time it went a little easier than the first. With the same wiggle motion he finally pulls out the sword. “Wow” he said breathing a sigh of relief. “Here” he said handing the sword to Vivian. “You could bring this home as a souvenir” he said jokingly. “No thanks” she said wrinkling her nose. “Alright, I’ll take it” he said with a laugh. “Bandage him up and do a CT scan to make sure he didn’t damage any organs” he said turning to leave. “Ok… Dr.” she said going over to clean him up.
Walking outside he went and clean himself up. I have to go talk to Barbara he thought quickly rinsing his hands. “Dr. Miu, we need you in cubicle 2” a nurse said running over to him. “Ok” he said drying off his hands. I guess she’ll have to wait he thought hurrying over to cubicle 2. “What happen here” he asked coming in pulling the curtains back. “My baby is sick. Please help her” he said anxiously. “What’s wrong with her” Michael asked noticing the child’s pale lips and swollen face. “I don’t know” the man said. “What’s the blood pressure” Michael asked the nurse. “BP is 125/80. Heart rate is 101/65” she replied. How strange he thought checking the child. Why is her blood pressure and heart rate so high? He felt her forehead to see if she’s running a fever. No fever he thought mystified. “Did she eat something that she could have been allergic to” he asked the man. “No she’s not allergic to anything” the man said shifting uncomfortably in his seat. Something isn’t right Michael thought. BEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPP…..the sound from the heart monitor yanked him from his thought. “She’s not breathing Dr.” the nurse cried. “Quick grab the electro shock” Michael said as he went over to the child and administer CPR. “You have to tell me what happen” he said to the man. “If I don’t know what’s wrong with her I can’t help you” he said frustrated as he continues with the CPR. “She was bitten by a snake” he finally answered. “What” Michael cried in disbelief? “Vivian go get some anti-venom” Michael called out to her. “Why didn’t you say so before” he asked angrily. “You wasted so much time. This could have been prevented if you have told us sooner” he said glaring at the man who now sat helplessly in a chair crying hysterically. “Someone bring in the oxygen tank, we need to clear her airway. The poison venom constricted her airway not letting in any oxygen” he said to another nurse. The nurse quickly administers a plastic tube down the child’s throat to clear the airway. Holding a plastic oxygen pump she manually releases the oxygen into the child’s body. **beep beep…beep…beep…** the monitor began to beep normal again. “Here’s the anti-venom Dr.” Vivian said holding several jars. “What kind of snake is it” he turned to ask the man. “It’s a regular 2 headed snake” he cried helplessly.
Taking the anti-venom from Vivian he quickly injects it into the little girl. They all stood waiting anxiously. “Why isn’t the swelling going down” Michael said under his breath after 10 minutes have passed. “How does the snake look like” Michael asked turning to him. “It a green 2 headed snake…there’s a patch of red on the side of its head” he said trying to remember as much detailed as possible. “Ok…I know what to do now” he said grabbing some more anti-venom and began mixing it. Vivian stood watching him speechless. This man is crazy she thought with admiration. “Here, let’s see if this would do it” he said injecting her again. They stood waiting, 5 minutes passed and they notice her heart beat rhythm was normal again. “It’s working” Michael said a huge grin on his handsome face. “She should be fine” he said turning to the man. “You need to be more careful” he said patting the man on the back as he head out. “Vivian, here’s the test that needs to be run. Let the patient stay for observation, alright” he said handing her the chart. Glancing at the clock he saw it’s already 12:30. What a great way to start a morning he thought as he head up stair looking for Barbara.
“Hi Tony” Michael said with a warm smile. “Hi Michael” Tony said looking up from his magazine. “How are you feeling?” “Bored” Tony said with a laugh. “Let’s see…everything looks good” he said going through his chart. “Finally I could go home” Tony exclaimed with joy. “There’s so much things to do and so little time” he said with a sigh. “What do you need to do” he asked curiously. “You know prepare for my wedding” he said with a grin. “Your wedding” Michael said surprised. “Yea…my wedding…you know I’m getting married” he said mocking him. “Wow… Congratulation” Michael said with a huge smile. “Yea…This wouldn’t happen if you hadn’t saved my life” he said gratefully. “No need to thank me. I’m just doing my job” Michael said with a warm smile. “So ahh… where is your sister” he asked looking around the empty room. “She left a few minutes ago. She seems pretty upset.” “Did she say where she was going” he asked feeling a little disappointed. “She said some place down the street” Tony said noticing his disappointment. “Thanks Tony” he said turning to leave. “Hey what about me” he called. “I’ll be back” Michael called over his shoulder as he disappears behind the door.
“Come on hurry” he muttered underneath his breath as he pushed the elevator button impatiently. Ding!! Finally he thought as the door slid open and he came face to face with Barbara. “Hey, I was looking for you” he said a smile broke across his handsome face. “Michael…Hi” she said looking away. “I came back because I forgot something” she reply still avoiding his gaze. “Excuse me” she said as she pushed passed him. He stood there dumbfounded his eyes following after her. What are you doing still standing here a voice inside his head asked impatiently. Run after her the voice screamed at him.

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“Barbara” he called anxious for her to stop. “Barbara, please we need to talk” he pleads grabbing her arms. “What are you doing” she asked trying to break away from his grip. “I need to talk to you” he said firmly not taking no as an answer. “Come on” he said holding her by the hand and pulled her towards his office. “Can you let go of my hand” she asked trying to wriggle free. She could feel the burning in her face as he tightens his hold on her. He pulls her into the office and quickly closes the door behind him. “Barbara, what’s wrong? Why are you avoiding me” he asked a confuse frown set on his handsome face. “I’m not avoiding you” she said in a shaky voice. “Yes you are” he said staring down at her with his hands folded across his chest.
“Since this morning you haven’t been acting like yourself” he said gently lifting her chin looking into her eyes. “Nothing is wrong” she mumbles under her breath looking away. She cringes as she recalls seeing him have his arms around someone else. “Listen Barbara…This morning…What you seen is not what it looks like” he said searching for the right words to say. “Look Michael” she said staring him in the eyes. “There’s no need to explain. Really… What you and your girl friend does is none of my business” she said with a tight laugh. “What are you talking about? What girlfriend” he asked wrinkling his forehead. “Are you referring to Jaime” he asked with a laugh. Who else would I be referring to she thought pouting to herself. “Listen ok… you gotta let me explain” he said softly slowly reaching for her hands. The warmth of his hands enveloping hers brought butterflies to her stomach. She felt a warm rush went through her body making her feel weak and jittery inside. Breathe she told herself as the sound of her heart beat loudly against her ears.
“Come over here, sit down” Michael said leading her to his desk. She notices a pretty picture frame on his desk. “Ok… The girl you saw this morning her name is Jaime; she isn’t my girlfriend. She’s someone I knew from college but she had migrated to Canada. I didn’t know she had come back until today” he said kneeling down next to her chair pleading for her to believe him. She continues to stay quiet staring down at her shoes. “There’s another thing I want to tell you” he said looking away as he walked over to the window.
Hearing the sadness in his voice she glance up and saw he had his back to her. “Remember I had told you I had a fiancé” he asked staring out the window. He let out a heavy sigh as he searches for the right words to say. Talking about Mei Ling was like peeling a scab off of a fresh wound. He took a deep breath and walked over to his desk picking up the picture frame and handed to her. She looked at the picture shock to find herself staring back at her. “Who is this” she asked in a quivering voice. “That’s my fiancé, Mei Ling” he said softly. “Your fiancé” she whispered as he stood there nodding his head sadly. “I was engaged to her 5 years ago. We were very much in love but fate played a cruel trick on us. She was diagnosed with cancer” he whispers softly. “She looks just like me” Barbara said her voice barely above a whisper. “I know. That’s what I thought when I first saw you running on the track. I thought it was a dream. Until you came up to me” he said a soft smile tugging at his lip. “I couldn’t believe my eyes it just blew me away. When you told me your name was Barbara I knew it wasn’t a dream. I know this is going to sound odd but I felt an instant attraction towards you right away. I felt something when our hands touch. Something I haven’t felt in years” he said gazing into her deep brown eyes. “Her death had a big impact on me. I thought I could never love again. I felt my heart had died and buried along with hers inside the coffin and all that’s left is an empty shell. But all that changed when I met you” he said opening up to her. “I’m so sorry to hear this” she said feeling sympathy for him feeling her mouth go dry. So do you feel like I’m her replacement she wanted to ask him wanting to know if he likes her for herself or because she looks like his ex-fiancé? She held her tongue not wanting to offend him since she’s nothing to him anyway.
“It’s ok Michael” she said gently seeing the pain flicker in his eyes. Staring at the picture in her hand she could feel the love they once share. She ran her fingers across Mei Ling’s face taking in the striking resemblance between them. She looked over at Michael, he still had his back to her. Her heart went out to him feeling his sadness and pain. Is there such a thing as a never dying love she thought getting up from her seat. She walked over to him her feet made little sound on the carpeted floor. She placed a hand gently on his shoulder. “Don’t feel so sad. I’m sure she would want you to move on with your life” she whispers softly. Feeling her hand on his shoulder he turned back facing her. Their eyes locked for that one split moment as everything around them seem to disappear. Nothing seems to matter at that moment but them. Her heart seems to stop beating as he pulls her towards him embracing her with his big giant arms. She could feel his heart beating wildly against her ears as she fell into his chest. She stood there dumbfounded her stomach twist and turns. Why is it so stuffy in here she thought not realizing she have been holding her breath.


Where is she he thought looking out the window of the diner as Kristy came walking out. He looks down at his watch 7:30, she’s usually out by now he thought impatiently. He looks up again as the door opens and she came running out. There she is his face brighten up at the sight of her. She doesn’t look like she’s dressed for work noticing her white jeans and blue blouse. Today she had her hair down, her bangs were swept to the side pulled back with a little clip. She looks a little pale he thought observing her from across the street. He quickly paid for his meal and went to his car. He got to his car just as she pulls out of the parking structure. He tries to start his car; the engine sputter and cough as he starts the ignition. Nothing. He tried again with no success. he thought in frustration getting out of his car cursing under his breath. Out of all the days to break down you chose today he thought kicking the car. Calm down the voice inside his head warned as passer by stop to look. Shaking with rage he turned and went back into the car. Where is she going he wonders angrily. He hates the feeling of not knowing what she’s up to. I can’t sit here he thought staggering out of the car his eyes unfocused. “Hey are you ok” Margie asked as he bumped into her. “Yeah…I’m fine” he said looking the other way not wanting her to recognize him. “Be careful next time…watch where you’re going” she said walking away. He quickly adjusts his cap and shades hurrying off in the other direction afraid she would come back. He slipped in an alley and took off his shades wiping away his sweats. “That was closed” he said under his breath his heart still beating rapidly. If she recognized me what would I do he thought to himself.
“Click…click…click…” he looked up to the clicking sound of high heels coming from the other end of the alley. The woman looks like she was in her thirties. She had on very heavy make up he thought checking her out. The woman walked by and gave him very seductive look. He followed her with his eyes taking in the swaying of her hips and curves. “Hey…wait up” he called running up to her from behind. “Yes…” she said turning to him exposing her front cleavage. He licked his lip taking on the tenderness appearance of her breast. “Uh…you dropped something” he said stooping down to pick up the red handkerchief she had carelessly dropped. “You can have it” she said giving him a wink. “Thanks” he said stuffing it in his pocket. “What’s your name” he asked a playful smile on his lip as he slowly undresses her with his eyes. “Amanda” she said in a husky voice. “Amanda…What a pretty name…Are you alone” he asked staring her in the face taking in the roundness of her eyes. “Yea…I am…would you care to join me” she asked running her tongue slowly over her lip. “If you don’t mind” he said slipping his arms around her slender waist a sly smile on his face. “Where would you like to go” he said hoarsely his face pressed against her hair. “Anywhere you like” she said provoking him even more.
“I know just the place” he whispered with an eerie smile as he calls for a cab. “Wai Long St” he said to the cab driver as he and Amanda got into the cab. “Where is that at” she asked her face nuzzled against his neck running her fingers through his hair. “You’ll see” he said placing his hand in between her thighs while she giggles with joy. He adjusts his cap and shades again and looked straight ahead.
The cab driver glanced in his rear view mirror in disgust. What a pretty girl like her doing with him he thought shaking his head. Umm…I would like to tap that ass myself he thought smiling to himself. He looked back up and saw him staring at him. Startle he quickly turns and looked straight ahead. What a freak he thought sneaking a peek at him. His face is small with a straight jaw line; his nose is long and slender his mouth set in a thin line. Why is he wearing such big glasses he thought turning on to a small street stopping at the foot of the Wai Long Hill.
“Here” he said throwing a wad of cash in his lap. “Thanks” the taxi driver said happily grateful for the large tip. The driver drove off and stops glancing back in his rearview mirror. They were no where in sight. How strange, where did they go he thought puzzled as he drove off. He stuck his head out as the car disappears down the road. nosy fool he thought smiling to himself for outsmarting him. He turns to her who’s lying unconscious at his feet. Chuckling to himself he put the stun gun back in his pocket and carries her back to his shack.


Barbara looked up at Michael her heart feeling like it’s going to jump out any minute. What just happened she thought gazing up at him in a daze. Michael looked down at her a genuine smile on his handsome face. “What are you thinking about” he asked softly his arms still around her tiny waist. “I want to …” she said pulling away from him her voice got caught in her throat. “Want to what” he asked softly gazing into her eyes. “I want to know…your feelings towards me” she said swallowing the lump in her throat as she turned away looking down at the floor. A long silence hung in the air both not knowing what to say. “Do you like me for who I am?... Or because I look like Mei Ling” she said finally finding her voice. She stood her back facing him her heart slowly sinking inside afraid of what he would say. “Barbara” he said coming up to her from behind his hands on her shoulder and spun her around to face him. “I like you Barbara…If you don’t mind…I would like to get to know you a lot more” he said staring deeply into her big brown eyes telling her he meant what he said. “How about I pick you up for dinner tonight” he asked raising an eyebrow a smile on his face. She looked up at him a shy smile on her beautiful face. All doubt she had felt earlier melted away as she stares into his eyes. His face brightens up at the sight of her smile; the first smile he had seen all day. “You should smile more often, you have a very beautiful smile” he said to her as she looks away shyly.