Redon

Chapter 9

Sayra

I sat quietly while looking at nowhere. I've been conscious for three days now and I found out that I've been unconscious for two weeks. The door suddenly opened making me look at it's direction.

Officer Bonito entered the room wearing his leather jacket . His cold and serious eyes met mine that made me look away. He gives the same stares like Lupo does.

" Good morning Miss Miguel " he greeted me and I just nodded at him. My body still aches because of my wounds but the doctor and nurses have been taking care of me properly.

I've been eating properly for the past few days but I can't seem to be happy. If only that incident didn't happen then maybe I'll be so happy right now because of the benefits that they're giving me.

" I already handled the papers for your witness protection program as you promised to cooperate with the investigation about the gang " he stated and pulled a chair near my bed. He sat there and then looked up at me catching me off guard.

I gulped hardly and felt my hands shivering as he really reminds me of Lupo. I don't know why I haven't noticed it at the start, maybe because I'm too frustrated to observe him.

" There's two survivors from the ambush and we believe that the gang is connected to this incident, " he added making me tighten my grip on my blanket.

The fresh memory of the prisoners and police officers dying in front of me is still here. I've been having nightmares because of the incident and it pains my heart that they died because of me.

" According to your statement ,you have seen and know the leader ,and his name is Lupo" he continued making me nod my head.

He stared at me deeply and I felt my body tensing up because of undescribable fear.

" You sure it's his name? Also, we can't be sure if he's really the leader of the gang, first reason is that , why would he show his real identity?" he explained making me think deeply.

All my life, I only know Lupo and the former leader . I was fifteen when Lupo arrived to replace him . He's young at that time too.

" I- I don't know but I'm telling the truth" I whispered with my lips quivering as dreadful memories flashed through my mind.

Bonito stared at me intently for a few minutes making me uncomfortable. He then sighed and closed his folder while looking at something on the right side of my bed.

His eyebrows knotted and all I can see in his face is visible confusion. I looked at the direction he's staring at and then tilted my head as confusion drawn on me too.

" Why is there a basket of flowers here?" Officer Bonito asked me which made me confused even more.

" H-Huh? I thought this is from the police?" I said cluelessly and was about to touch the basket when he suddenly grabbed my arm stopping me.

" Don't touch it " he seriously said that made me nervous.

What? Is that a bomb? I slowly moved away from the basket and ignored the pain because of the movements.

He quickly walked towards the basket and examined it. Bonito sighed loudly while I keep quiet on my bed.

" S-Should I go outside?" I asked him nervously as I try to remove the dextrose in my hand.

He shook his while his eyebrows are almost touching each other , it's so obvious that he's annoyed.

" No, it's safe. Next time don't accept anything , it's for your safety, " he said calmly but with his hand on his nape.

" B-But then who gave this if it's not from the police?" I asked him curiously.

" Nah, this is from the police , they didn't inform me" he answered making me sigh in relief. Oh that's good.

" O-Oh okay " I said confused . How did he know that it's from the police? Is there a card I didn't see?

" Stay here, I'll be back after 30 minutes, I'll just handle the papers for your discharge " he said and grabbed the basket.

Oh he's taking it, I thought and tried to shrug my shoulders but I only winced in pain . s**t, I forgot I got shot on my shoulder.

I saw him turning his back on me but my eyes widened when I realized that I forgot to tell him something.

" My friend!" I shouted that made him face me again.

" What?" He asked and walked near me. The basket of flowers swayed making me smell the fragrance of it. I felt my body frozen for a moment as I look down at the basket full of flowers.

" I-is this from that guy?" I asked and then looked up at Officer Bonito who's looking at me curiously.

" O-Oh , your friend, he's a cop too I guess? The flowers smell like his perfume , well a bit" I awkwardly explained when I realized that I said that out loud.

He stared at me seriously and then shook his head.

" No he's not a cop and he doesn't have any reason to give you this " he said coldly making me bit my lower lip in embarrassment.

I nodded my head and took a simple glimpse at the basket. Well that's really weird of me to assume that it's from him just cause of the smell.

I shook my head and then gasped when I remember the thing that I want to say to him.

" My friend, Lupo will target her too " I said seriously making him look at me intently.

" Friend? Why are you saying this just now?" He said at me .

" I- I don't know if I should drag her into this but I wanna make sure she'll be fine " I said stuttering . My body's shivering as I realized the reason behind his panic .

I need to find Kyla and make sure she'll be fine. If Lupo wants me dead then Kyla will surely be drag into this. She's in danger.

" What is her name, her location and possible whereabouts?" He seriously asked me .

" K-Kyla Geron , Baesa, Quezon City at the squatters area , her house is color white , can you please find her as soon as possible?" I answered and gave all of the details that I know about Kyla.

" S-She's taller than me for just few inches, skinny, pretty , she usually wear thick make ups and she has a mole under her right eye " I quickly described her as he call someone on the phone.

" Benitez, go get Kyla Geron at Baesa Quezon City at the squatters area, she's one of our possible witness for this case , I'll send you the details via text message " he said seriously making me play with my hands in panic.

I just hope that Kyla's still fine at the moment.

" My partner will look for her , for now you need to stay here because we'll relocate you as soon as possible " he said quickly and then left the room .

The silence enveloped the room. The white walls suddenly felt suffocating as the beeping sound from the machine beside me echoed making it seem so loud than how it's usually are.

Why do I have to live a life like this?

Redon

" Stop sending her flowers " Bonito's serious voice welcomed me as soon as I answered his call.

" Why?" I asked him while playing . I gasped when someone shot me on the game. Ugh , where is this sniper?

" Dude, stop dragging yourself in this mess , you know how serious is this case . Just focus on your games and protect yourself from the death threats " he stated . I felt him sigh frustratedly from the other line but I just rolled my eyes.

" Do you think I don't know that? But the hell dude I just can't stop okay?" I answered back with my eyebrows knotted in annoyance.

If only he knew how much I want to just forget about that cunning thief but sadly I can't seem to forget about her! I only met her for one night and for just a few hours but damn, I'm hooked.

She's like a very high quality game that I badly want to try and play but I can't cause of certain reasons.

" Stop crushing on her!" Bonito hissed at me but I just sighed annoyingly. I slammed my mouse on the table and turned off the pc.

I inhaled deeply to calm myself and then turned my chair away from the monitor.

" How is she?" I asked him seriously making him quiet from the other line.

" She's fine, I'll relocate her for protection " he said making me think.

" Do you have a location now? " I asked once again while texting Celia.

" Yes, but you don't have to know where " he answered and then hang up on me.

I gritted my teeth in annoyance and slammed the table. I dialed my lawyer and tap the table while waiting for him to answer.

" Good Morning Mister Ivanov- "

" Text me the details of Sayra's location now " I cut him off and then removed the headphones. I stood up and then walked towards the door.

I've been trying to stop thinking about that girl but she just keeps on running on my head. I closed my eyes tightly and sighed. This is stupidity Redon, you're so dumb .

I opened my eyes and then inhaled deeply. There's no fun if there's no risk.

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