Chapter 1
Street of Vrindon –
‘Shoot!’ I shouted while running behind the man with a long hood and a masked one, with nearly 10 cops following me ‘Group B target and shoot’ I shouted.
His speed was extremely good but he got hit by a bullet which just missed his chest by a few inches, still, he escaped from us.
‘Shit!’ I was frustrated like hell and got more disappointed in me after missing him.
But, I was relieved that we were able to save that boy.
My Office –
‘What the…’ taking out all my frustration on the cops without looking to them might be rude but at that time I was scolding myself more.
“I am a Good-For-Nothing cop” was what I have in mind.
But at the same time, I have a name in my mind, the name which was now our last hope.
‘Call Mr. Aadi’s assistant and make an appointment.’ They were surely shocked but also knew why I am doing that.
Conference Room-
Walking to the conference room for me was the most nervous time but his professional smile in my mind made me calm although the smile in my mind was not on his face when I entered.
I remember my words to him but if it’s for the sake of our country I will walk back on the ‘Mr. Aadi…long time.’
His silence was killing me but I can’t do anything else than continue my words ‘So. Sir, you might know we at this time are chasing a criminal name
Orphée. His name was found on a paper which was placed inside a plastic bag inserted in the body of his first victim’s body in the place of his heart. Although we don’t know his real identity we have a blurred photo of him.’
After passing the photo to him when I observe his reaction I was surely disappointed.
‘As for further details, till this day he has kidnapped 15 young boys all of them were between 10- 12 and all are dead. All the dead bodies were in the Forest of Vrindon. The post-mortem report of every victim has two things in common which are…’
I pass a paper to him with a sign showing directions and then proceed,
‘Also organs from their body and a large amount of blood were missing. And today we got a call, the person told us that he is suspicious of someone being Orphée as the mysterious man who lives next to his house has bought 15 young boys who were killed in his house and recently he has bought another one. We were able to save this boy but missed Orphée.’
After 15 minutes he replied to me ‘Fine! I will help you but when he was living, the mysterious smile on his face made me curious.
Maybe because seeing the smile my inner goodness was saying “He does have something in mind” but at that moment I can’t do anything so I just ignored it.
Chapter 2
My House:-
After such an exhausting day I was resting my body on the sofa with a glass of wine and some soft music when my phone buzzed.
It was nearly midnight, I picked up the phone as a creepy but slightly familiar voice said ‘Hello…Detective Chevelle’
I know why my heart was filled with anxiety and chills rolled down my body after listening to the voice ‘It was a while. But I am happy that you have improved. After all, I was just missed by an inch. And as for a clue who I am my real name starts from “A”’
He hanged up again. All this was just like a nightmare to me which I couldn’t tell anyone.
But the clue does make me wonder.
INTERNATIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY, Headquarter:-
The next morning was like normal until the report came.
Seeing the report I rush to Mr... Aadi’s Office ‘Sir!’ I entered without knocking as he passes me the look saying “There-must-be-a-reason-for-not-knocking”
I handed him the file as an answer and reading it he also grew shocked.
‘Is this…’ he stopped maybe to reconsider his words as I said ‘It is the DNA report of Orphée. We found his hair stuck in his hat and on the comb we got in his house. And...’ I stop as if I was giving him time to prepare
‘…and his blood type is Rhnull’ even my heart was beating faster and after seeing his face it was clear he also think what I think.
‘Sir I will call the department and tell them to contact all the hospitals’ he just nodded but when I was leaving he said ‘I am sorry, I should have told you earlier. I should have trusted you and told you everything about my past. But will you forgive me if I do now?’
Listening to his apologies after all those years does make my eyes go numb but I couldn’t show it ‘Yes!’ I said without turning and leaving the room.
After 30 minutes I got the report and so I was just heading to his office when ‘Opps!’ I bump into my best friend ‘You are fine, right?’ his face was full of concern
‘I am fine Adrianus’ he stopped rolling me after listening. I still remember whenever I was with him I forget every of my problem.
‘Sorry, but did I disturb you?’ my eyes and action were, as usual, seeing him I was never able to see anyone.
‘Mr. Aadi.’ Adrianus pass a polite bow but Aadi held my hand and pull me far away from everyone to his office.
Mr. Aadi’s Office –
‘Why’ he pushed me towards the wall with his hands and body preventing me to escape, as he came close
‘Why do you always have to make me someone I am not. And you wanted to know why I did that, right?’ he glare into my eyes as he continued...
‘So listen I did that because that man was about to kill my mom and if I don’t take action at that time I would have lost the most prestigious woman in my life.’
Although I wanted to run away my heart don’t want it.
I hugged him tightly and I said ‘I knew you were innocent I was just angry because you didn’t tell me anything before.’
even he got stunned for a moment after listening to that but he wrapped his hand around me but take them back as I said ‘Don’t you think we should focus on work now?’
He passed me a smirk and pulled me into a kiss. His one hand ceased my cheek while the other slid on my waist.
I arced my back and wrap my arm around his neck.
It was my first kiss after breaking up with him a year ago.
After a few minutes, he broke the kiss and leaned towards my ears, 'You, seriously drive me crazy!' he gently whisper and then nipped my ear.
'Ah!' I let out a moan and he chuckled.
'Well this is your first gift after we come back
in relationships.'
I chuckle and we started our discussion on the report.
My House-
It was the happiest day of my life so I have put all my energy to focus on the case but after the call, I lost my sense.
And straight went to Aadi’s house where what I saw give me a thrill.
Chapter 3
Paradise, Restaurant-
‘Adrianus’ I waved my hand to him as he walks to me and took a seat
‘Did I make you wait?’ I shook my head with a sweet smile as he exhaled a relieving breath.
‘So why did you call me?’ I pass a serious look ‘First I am sorry. I mean what that Aadi thinks of himself? Anyway…’
I lean closer ‘I think that Officer Aadi, he’s…’ I whisper ‘Orphée.’
He got shocked and asked ‘Why do you think that?’
I proceed ‘I think that because Orphée’s blood type is the same as Aadi’s and you know he’s so mysterious
. And you remember the secret of his, that he killed his dad when he was just 8. And you know what his house and the place where Orphée kept the kidnapped children are very near.’
He passed a brief nod and I continue ‘Anyway I need your help to expose him so will you’ he jumped out of his seat ‘Of Course!’ he said and took his seat back ‘So what do I need to do’ he said, just what I expected
‘Nothing much, today I have also called Officer Aadi over and we just want some evidence against him he nodded. And we chat for a few minutes.
A familiar voice landed in our ears ‘Hello.’ Mr. Aadi was there with a suspicious grin as he took a seat
‘Mr. Aadi how have you been?’ I asked as he replied shortly ‘Good.’
I nodded and continued ‘I have called you over to make you know that from now on Officer Adrianus is also in our team’
He passes a thoughtful nod to Adrianus as we start to discuss the case.
‘According to me, the least suspected person has to be the most suspected one.’
Adrianus said as leaving his seat Aadi came behind him and with his hand on his shoulder said ‘You are right Officer Adrianus. Sometimes the least suspected is the most suspected’.
‘Wow. Adrianus your watch is stunning.’
I held his hand by his wrist and started complimenting him as Aadi took his seatback.
After a whole afternoon of discussion, I said ‘Well it’s was a long discussion…’ taking a yawn I rose and took my bag
‘It’s almost dark. I will leave first. Bye,’ I leave. And head back to headquarters and Adrianus took Aadi to Forest of Vrindon as planned.
Forest Of Vrindon-
‘What are you doing…?’ I was standing far away from them.
Aadi was holding the gun in his hand pointing it to Adrianus while I was taking my steps closer to him.
‘Chevelle! See he is trying to kill me. He wanted all the pieces of evidence to disappear.’
‘How can you?’ talking steps closer to them. With nervousness on my face, I snatch the gun.
Chapter 4 (FINAL EPISODE)
I target it ‘How can you kill my target’
I point it to Adrianus, his face was worth- watching
‘Adrianus… Oh, Adrianus. How can you think so low of me? I mean do you think your friend won’t even know your blood type. Or do you think that I don’t understand body language or when a person is nervous his heartbeat fastener? And thank god for that day I went to Aadi’s house and saw that report on his table.’
Confusion was filled on his face, ‘What do you… How and what report?’
‘Allow me…’ Aadi walked behind him and taking the same position as before said ‘You know you said “Sometimes the least suspected is the most suspected” you were right although you were a little late to give a clue also next time hide the bandage on your shoulder which you, unfortunately, forgot to hide in the restaurant. And for your information learn how to control your body language, like when Chevelle told you she thinks “I am Orphée” you pass a slight smile with parted lips means you were relaxed but when I appear you have dilated eyes means you were angry. Well, that all was enough to tell, you were Orphée but over that...’
I threw a file on his face and say ‘The report I saw in his house’ reading it he got crazy.
‘You fake brat how do you know I have been supplying blood and organs illegally?’ with a chuckle Aadi said ‘Contacts Bro. And for your kind information, I was working on this case from the start but undercover. Because the agency doubted that someone from our agency was the criminal, after all, who knows how our agency’s system works?’
‘Chevelle do you also know?’
He asked with sadness in his eyes
‘Nah. Nah! She didn’t know anything until she visited my house.’ Aadi replied with a wink.
Adrianus’s craziness made him do something crazier he snatched the gun from my hand and targeted Aadi ‘Why was she at your house at night?'
'Aadi!' I shouted, my heart was beating fast and my eyes became unfocused.
'I want you and Chevelle to be apart. I want Chevelle and all the others to hate you not me but you see what you did!' Adrianus never listen to my cries and continue.
'Any way you have to be out of her and everyone life by hook or by crook’
‘WHY? Why do you?
’ I stood between them, facing Adrianus and was about to continue when he said ‘Because you were the one I want to be with..and I tried my best to become the man you want.'
'I never wanted my man to be a criminal!'
'You love those who were known by the whole world for their work and you see I am the most known person in the world now what else do you need.'
My hatred for him was growing with every of his word.
‘Chevelle I love you, don’t you love me?’
I wanted to slap him but instead ‘You know what I want someone famous for his good works not for
‘
‘I tried’ he cut in.
‘But as long as this fake brat was around I couldn’t.’
He walked near me and sat on his knees ‘I even tried to ruin his image by spreading his secrets and dark past so that everyone hates him but…’
He cried even my eyes shed tears but I couldn’t forget he was a criminal who has killed 15 innocents.
‘Chevelle, please say you love me now...'
I walked to Aadi.
‘You know what I saw in Aadi was not his fame but his personality, his kindness to others and his ambition towards his work. Also that day I was just joking around I didn’t mean it!’
I could see how helpless he was but..., ‘You know what you are in my eyes right now…’
He lifted his head as I speak.
‘A. Despicable. Criminal. A criminal who doesn’t even deserve to be killed by my hands and what I said that day was Just-A-Line! I hope you had lived a better life, my friend...’
I turn on heals. ‘It was Not-Just-A-Line’ he said although I don’t want to look back the roaring sound of the shoot made me do.
Adrianus was lying on the ground with blood flowing from his head.
I wanted to cry at that time but tears were not shedding from my eyes.
‘Hello! We have found Orphée. Officer Adrianus Duckworth is…Orphée.’ I called the agency as Aadi hugged me from behind to comfort me.
But I do reconsider my words for a moment
‘Was It Just a Line?’
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