Cold Case

Chapter 7: Watched you~

Kiro’s POV

Cornel is waiting inside the car, I open the door and about to enter when my phone vibrate again. I was about to rant when I thought it was our head officer again but my whole body freeze when I see what the content of the message is.

My picture with Cornel and Mr. Madrigal in the hallway!

I feel the chills down to my spine; I immediately glance in my back as if someone watching me. Is this what Mr. Madrigal talking about that there is someone watching is daily life like stalker?

“Hey! What wrong, get inside dude.” Cornel down the window, “you look pale. Are you okay?” I can see how worried he is to me. I enter the car and put my seat belt. I give my phone to him and confused plaster to his face. “What is this and who is the sender?”

“I also don’t know, did you notice someone when we are talking in the hallway?” I ask, “I don’t see someone that time but the way how the picture capture, it’s from the front.”

I clench my fist, how did they do that when we didn't even notice that they were taking a picture of us. If we did not notice that, then how what about their next victims? They will never know that they are the next target.

“I did not notice someone too; I am busy looking how Mr. Madrigal acts in front of us. If I only knew that there was someone else to pay more attention to I looked around, I should not let my guard down.

“Now we know that we should not take it lightly, as much as we are careful they are the same in their every move. We must not only be careful with the students but also with everyone here, janitor, professor or anyone present at this university who may be involved in the case.” I seriously said.

“You're right there, now we need to be more careful. Wait, what about the friends you promised about the investigation about their friend? Do you really intend to tell them the result?” Cornel asks me with curiosity in his eyes.

“Actually I don’t know if I can I trust them or not. To be honest I still not convince to the girl, like how can she still act normal if she already know that the text message she receive is different from usual?” I tap my finger on the window, “if a normal girlfriend knows that, we they react like her? They will still come to the room mention in the text?”

I heard Cornel sigh, “let’s talk in the office, we still have long way to go. Let continue this while watching the CCTV footage.” He said and starts driving.

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Unbeknownst to the two, there was a pair of eyes watching them not far from where they were parked. It just sat under a tree while spin the key with it right index finger and holding a book in it left hand. When the two policemen finally got away, its hand stopped spinning the key on the finger and took out a phone from it pocket.

“How good looking you too Mr. Officer, it is also shame that you will die eventually. Not now but your time is running out.” It said.

It stood up and also entered the building where the two policemen had come from. The echo of its step in the hallway was heard, but it ignored it and just kept walking until it reached the CCTV room. It opened it without saying a word and smiled at the man inside.

“Do you guys do what we say?" It asked and the man nodded quickly.

“Yes, we gave the video to them as you said." He answered and handed a flash drive to the person. “That is the real video from that night. It is really hard to manipulate the other video but we still did our best. Can I get the money you promise?” The man said with smirk in his face.

“Of course, here is the money I promise. You did well, hope next time you guys still help us.”

“Of course, money is all we need. Just make sure you will give the exact amount and no problem. Our mouth is sealed with this.” The man kissed the money with smile in his lips.

“Good.” The person turn it back to the man and put the flash drive to it pocket. That is how the people are; they will sell their conscience, dignity and soul for money, how pathetic. They like seem not being able to breathe when they lose money even for a few minutes.

So even if other people's lives are lost as long as there is money handed to them, they will keep quiet, they don't care whether the deceased will get justice or not, as long as they have money that's what matters.

It only stopped when it saw happy friends chatting inside the office. The person clenched they fist, they knew them they was just planning what they would do with them.

How long had they waited for them to be done, the plans they had planned almost every night to be done properly. They would not let they be caught lightly and ruined everything, they will make sure that everyone can feel the fear and anxiety with every second that passes in their lives.

As others have said, tooth for tooth, eye for eye, if life is taken, life must also be replaced. If murder is the only way to get justice, for a crime covered in money. They will not hesitate to kill.

All those who are guilty, and have not paid for the sin in prison, should just feel the fear as well.

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Mr. Madrigal just arrived in the office but was immediately called by the principal, there was nothing he could do but follow. He is the youngest teacher in their department so even if he doesn't want to do the works he can’t say no to his co-workers.

“We have another student who wants to use the dormitory; do we still have some free room? He is from states so we need to assist him very well.” The principal said, Mr. Madrigal can see how the principal eyes change like money sign.

“But sad to say, Sir the only available room is the room of Callix and Christian, but I don’t think we should let him sleep there. Christian only died.” Mr. Madrigal said but the principal look at him in disbelief.

“So what, he did not know about that, let him stay with Callix or who is that man. I know how beautiful the room of Mr. Christian.” He principal is excitedly calls the new student.

It’s only minutes and the new student immediately arrives, he looks gentle and shy type person. If he and Callix will be a roommate, it will be perfect! That what Mr. Madrigal thinking.

“Hi, come here inside. This is Mr. Madrigal who will assist you to your room, let us know if you need something. By the way, what is your name?” The principal can’t help to let his excitement.

“Oh, hello Mr. Madrigal, I’m Miguel Roxas please take care of me.” The young man said and vow to them.

“Oh. So let’s go?” That is the only words came out to Mr. Madrigal mouth, he can’t help to be amuse how gentle even the voice of the man.

He helps the young man to carry the suitcases until they arrive in front of the room of Callix. Mr. Madrigal can’t help but to be chills whenever he remembers that someone died there. He didn’t even know if it’s okay to let someone sleep to that bed when the real owner just died.

“The room is good, I hope my roommate is good so we can talk to each other and can help me to study.” He young man said with a smile in his face.

His skin is pale white, the height is normal for man, pointed nose, and heart shape lips. Mr. Madrigal can’t help but to ask his self why the man looks so familiar to him?

He was busy remembering the face when suddenly the man speaks.

“Why are you staring at me, Sir?” He asked. It was only then that Madrigal remembered that he really needed to entertain the new student. He was about to speak when the man suddenly speak.

“You can go now, I can help my own. Thank you again.” He man said and close the door of his room.

Madrigal just shook his head; maybe he was just imagining that the man was familiar with him.