Chapter 18
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'Was it always so big?' I wondered as I was scanning it from top to bottom in my lazy get up. My hair was still tight up in a bun, but next to it I was also wearing a black sports legging with a baggy brown hoodie over it and some white converse; hoping that my face wasn't noticeable may someone spot me here.
I checked for the last time if I got everything with me. My pocket knife was with me so was my pepper spray and let's not forget my good old phone.
I haven't heard from Jack at all since the conversation on how to catch the killer which was nice for a chance if I must say. Not having to feel or hear the buzzing sound of my phone made me quite happy. I never realized how stressful it was for me every time my phone went off.
I inhaled and exhaled a few times preparing myself mentally.
'C'mon April. You're only here to get your laptop case. You'll get it and then get your ass out of here quickly.' Is what I was trying to tell myself.
With determination in my eyes I took big strides into the building. I was met with a pin-drop silence as I entered the building. No soul to be seen. No cleaners or nightguards for that matter, but again after what happened today it would make sense. I rushed to the elevator, quickly went inside and pressed the fourth-floor button. As soon as I arrived there I went inside the office and gave out a relieved exhale seeing that my laptop suitcase was indeed there, laying on top of my desk.
I took the suitcase and clutched it against my chest. "Because of you I had to come here at night." I scolded the inanimate object as if it was able to hear and understand me.
I took a quick glance around. It was dark and eerily quiet. Did I really work normally overtime until this late? I must have been really absorbed in my work, because I don't think that I would have been able to work in this spooky looking environment. Realizing that I decided to not work overtime anymore.
'I will just finish the work at home from now on.'
I went back to the elevator and waited patiently for it. I jumped in fright when I could hear some soft groans from behind me. I started to tremble.
'What the hell? It better be no ghost.' I can't handle paranormal activity stuff at all. I wouldn't be able to sleep! While muttering and praying to myself hoping that it wasn't some ghost I slowly turned around. A dim-lit light was seen at the end of the hallway.
'Was that on before?' I wondered. Slowly and carefully I inched forward to the source of the sound. My breathing became more elaborated and my heartbeat got louder the closer I got there. Thudding and hitting sounds were heard next to the painful groaning sounds as I was getting closer.
'Was this a good idea?' I thought to myself. I didn't really think this through at all. I'm here all alone and the only thing that I got to somewhat protect myself was a pocketknife, pepper spray and a laptop suitcase if I may have to throw it to protect myself. Nobody knows that I am here not even Jack seeing how he hasn't message me. Like seriously what is he even doing?
I was now standing next to the big door frame of the entry of the other office. I looked up and moved my lips to read what the nameplate said without a sound.
'Marketing department.' I have never really interacted with people from there seeing how I'm from the sales department.
I jolted again when I heard a loud cry followed by something that sounded like a bone being cracked.
With balled up fist I crouched carefully, took a big breath and took a peek at the situation. My eyes broaden up in shock and horror. A man was sprawled on his back on the floor. Over that man stood a hooded person who was armed with a knife. He looked down on the sprawled overweight man with his feet pressed on the man's throat. I was not able to make out who the two figures were from where I was standing.
The overweight man was twitching and gasping for air. "P-please s-spare me." He pleaded in between breaths. The hooded man scoffed and grabbed the man's collar pulling him towards him until they were face to face. "Give me mine money that you ow Blur." He said in a gruff voice.
Blur?
I gasped lightly recognizing the overweight man. It was that Blur, Blur Soulton, the executive member of the management department. There are some nasty gossip floating around about him. Like how he sexual harass women or how he had many affairs up until now. Now that I think about his last affair was with…Yolanda! Everything started to make sense! The rumor that Yolanda was known for was how she uses her body to bribe the higher ups into her biding and her latest target was Blur…
So, if Yolanda got or even stole something from Blur in process and he couldn't accept that he may had hired a killer to get rid of her. That motherfucking bastard!
With sweat beads trailing down from his bald head he started to rub his hands together vertically pleading for his life. "Yes, yes. I will pay soon. I-I promise." He said with a trembling smile. "After I find out where that bitch of a Yolanda has put the money that she had stolen for me I'll pay you in full with bonus on top of it."
And that confirms it. This pig really killed her and because of money no less! That immediately made me wonder how many times he had done this before…killing people.
The hired killer started to laugh mechanically. No trace of emotions to be found. He placed the sharp side of the knife against Blur's throat. "I guess you don't understand how I work. I. Don't. Do. Waiting." With that without waiting for Blur's responds he sliced his throat cleanly with the cold steel weapon.
Blood spurted everywhere like a fountain until there was nothing left to spurt. Blur clasped his throat gasping for air until the life in his eyes faded away.
Sick to my stomach I tried to keep the bail that was creeping up my throat down. I trembled uncontrollably trying to find my phone while trying to stay calm.
'I-I have to call the police.'
"Aauughh!" I jolted in surprise when I heard the killer groan frustrated. "His dirty blood is all over me and this was even my favorite outfit!" He said pulling his hoodie down revealing his head.
My pupils became dilated from shock, my body turned ice cold and my mouth went dry. The familiar sandy blond hair that was now slightly died in blood and emerald green eyes which now only had a dull light in them.
I muffled my mouth with my hands silencing the gasp that escaped my mouth. My eyes quivered as I slide down against the wall into a sitting position.
No, it can't be…why? Why are you here?
James?
