BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS

CHAPTER 3

While the three were still contemplating on what action to take, a shuffling sound was heard, which randomly disturbed the calm serenity of the hall. A woman in her middle 30s ran into the hall, panting heavily, feeling grumpy and shouting miserably.

Her presence alarmed them, and everyone was alerted.

"Isn't she the personal assistant to the late senator. " A female officer spoke out, curious and naive.

" You must help me! I need your protection. " The personal assistant cried repeatedly, shivering.

Clara walked to her with a heart of concern. " You could have walked sensibly into the hall rather than putting up an insane attitude.

" I need your help. If not, I won't live to see another sunrise! The woman exclaimed bitterly, panting anxiously.

Her nature and words, coupled with her mixed actions, made everyone present to curious to know what transpired.

" Maybe a good explanation would work the magic. " Clara said calmly as she attempted to hold the woman's hand and take her to a concealed place, but the p.a forcefully released her hands and tears welled up in her eyes.

"You can't protect me? The assassin...he killed the senator. "

her words dropped a bombshell perplexing everyone as terror filled their hearts with utmost curiosity to find out what was happening.

" Do you know who he is?" Clara asked slowly.

The woman shook her head. " You won't know him, but in his hands is a weapon of destruction. You might see him sooner. He holds a special and well embroidered umbrella, scarier than death. "

Clara, Lian, and Bryan looked stunningly and speechless and one another. There was an immediate silence in the hall.

At this moment, Kan - song walked out of his duplex, which boasts a gothic design with intricate stone carving, dressed in a stunning and expensive comfy foreign dress. He pulled out the strings of the umbrella, releasing its large curved surface frame as it opened and widened into the air, walking majestically, indicating a charismatic personality.

" She must be Insane! " Bryan shouted, pointing at the p.a. She needs a psychiatric hospital to get stabilised. She might have gone mad because of the senators death. "

Everyone nodded, but the other two understood his plight. Any possible means to conceal the assumptions should be adopted.

some officers rushed the p.a , and had her handcuffed. " She smiled at Clara. " I know you won't offer any help, but remember this, once again, you'll experience your miserable fate," She said cunningly, speaking mischievously.

Those were her last words before she was taken into an ambulance and driven towards the rehabilitation centre.

The hands of the clock ticked slowly, shortly, two hours passed by. At the rehabilitation centre, conspicuous footsteps could be heard, moving slowly and strategically, accompanied by all forms of energy, dignity, and outstanding glory to the ward the p.a lay.

The door knob creaked and opened slowly. There she lay, the woman he had been searching for. Kan- song walked up to her. " Rise and make a last wish, I might honour that before your journey to the well of torment. "

" Well, of torment? Hilarious! That amused me. " A sweet, slow, tiny ear addicting voice rang out. Clara rose up from the sick bed. Such a well structured plan, carefully drafted to trap the stubborn fish.

Kan-song blushed and smiled. " Wow, interesting! A plan and trick well played. You must be the unrelenting police officer. Aishh! I didn't see that coming. " He sighed. " So, to what do I owe this unexpected visit. "

" Strange! you aren't making any move on me, and neither are you trying to escape. "

"Of course, the cameras should be readily active right now. The security must have been strategically positioned. " kan-song stated, staring at her with ease.

"You're not just a killer but a clever one. Cheers to you, friend. " Clara said, confident in herself.

Kan-song nodded. " Then I'll go straight to the point. Where's the woman?"

" Oh! Sweetheart, she's been moved to a place where you won't find her, locked up safely in a place far way and accompanied by special forces that you can't dare to attack. " She answered, gradually being carried away by his handsomeness and exquisite features.

" What do you want?"

"Everything about you, all suitable information and finally, your body in jail. "

Kan laughed slightly, causing her to feel intimidated. " Alright ,then we'll begin with the appropriate procedures. " Clara postulated.

The two sat outside the hospital, sitting adjacent to each other, separated by a table.

" Don't you offer wines and dishes when interviewing? " He asked sluggishly.

" No. Then I'll start with a proper intro. I'm agent Clara from the investigation bureau. you?"

Kan sighed , brought out a business card, and passed it unto her. She took hold of it and read the wording aloud. " kan-song, c.e.o of kan investment cooperation. She coughed a bit. " A C.E.O? Then you don't do this to get paid. were you the killer all this while?" She asked

" With those wealth and influence, those are the evidence that you caught the wrong one. "

" Shut the thrash up and get to the chase. " Clara said in annoyance as she cunningly turned on the recorder in her handbag. " How old are you?" She asked.

" This isn't a date or proposal dear, I can actually get you arrested with a phone call. "

" You've got it wrong, handsome. Whether you say a word or not, you're coming with me."

" I'm a renowned businessman who loves money and pleasure, that's all."

Clara became worn out, she brought out a pistol and pointed it at him. " Be good, handsome, and start speaking. "

Kan smiled once more. "The woman you're trying to protect is more deadly than a ballistic missile, It would be best if you hand her over."

Her lips curved upwards. He was finally talking. " Did you murder the senator? And if you did, how did you cause a mishap to the surveillance cameras? why did you kill a lot? You've become a major suspect, and I won't end here. " She stated.

" You're wise and stubborn, I'll be Frank with you now and cut to the chase. " He adjusted his body to the chair. There was a moment of silence for some seconds to initialise their seriousness. He was about to begin when suddenly, he heard a loud ringing sound on his ear, an ultrasonic sound banging loudly on his ear. It was a call from the yin border. The divine envoy summoned him.

Immediately, his eyes shone clear blue like a bright crystal. His eyes peered into hers, and his lips moved, speaking in an inaudible voice, enchanting a spell and directly hypnotising her. "Forget!!" He uttered, with complete audacity and influencing authority, his voice whispering and echoing in her mind, disassembling her memories and creating an alternative thought for her brain, rendering her updated information void, deleting all about him from her mind. He waved his right hand at her. Instantly, he gained access into the fabrics of reality and space of time. Like a 3d game, he disarrranged and altered the complexity of the buildings around them,the light blue sky, tables, shopping malls, roads, skyscrapers came crashing into one another, moving irregularly and randomly between them, the whole world seemed to spin around her, revolving round her eyes. With a sudden impact, she found herself seated on a cushion, right inside her house, eating popcorn and watching a T.V program.