09: Decided

"Wake up."

I creased my brows upon hearing that word from a familiar voice. I raised my arms for stretching and let out a yawn. But then, I realized. Wait... My eyes immediately turned open with a wide sight as I realized that I am sleeping inside the office of the CEO!

What the fuck?!

I went up with nervousness. "H-Hey..." I smiled at Mister Ramirez awkwardly.

"Why are you sleeping in my office?" he asked with a hint of irritation. I looked away because of shame. I remembered what happened before I was able to sleep. He went outside his office after he took his coffee, and then I was tired of waiting and so I take a nap. 

"I am sorry."

"You're shameless."

"I am sorry, okay? I did not mean it!"

He shook his head and went near his table to get his things. "I am done with the meeting. Go home yet."

My eyes widened. "P-Pardon?"

I looked at the wall clock and blinked upon seeing that it was already 3 in the morning. Why did not he wake me up?! He should have! It should be a nap but I ended up sleeping!

"B-But..." I was cut off when he looked at me. "O-Okay, then. I am sorry..."

"Stop apologizing. Just go home."

"I hope you would not fire me, Sir."

"Get off before I do so."

I panicked. I get my things and went out of his room. Dang it! Why is he so rude to me? What would I expect when I am being clumsy anyway? I should do my job perfectly for him to not fire and be so mean to me.

I went home with a strange feeling. Good thing I have a spare key to Zed's condominium and I was able to enter inside. He is already asleep at this kind of time. But I was shocked when I caught him sleeping on the couch of the living room.

Why did not he go inside his room?

I get his blanket and covered it around his body, he might feel cold in the living room. I cannot transfer him to his room because I can't. He is too heavy for me to guide him.

I went inside my room and rested. But again, I can't sleep. While I am on my way home, I felt an eye following me. It was like there is a silhouette of an eye following me from behind. Why do I feel that way? I don't really understand myself at this point.

I sighed and closed my eyes. I can't sleep. Please, help me to focus on my rest. I need rest. I have to rest.

Until the sun rises, I am still wide awake. I just drink coffee and waited for Zed to wake up. I will tell him about my plan of investigating my parents' death.

"Good morning," I greeted him once he went to the kitchen. He yawned and opened his eyes to see me. He seemed shocked to see me wide awake this early. Anyway, he is from the living room because he slept there.

"You are too early," he said with a shrug on his shoulders. I sipped on my hot water and followed him. He get a mug and hot water before he joined me at the table. "Good morning, Tal. What time you came home?"

"About 3."

"Why is that? I waited for you, I did not notice I fell asleep. You were the one who gave me the blanket?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, I am. Anyway, I have something important to tell you."

He sipped on his mug first and raised his left brow afterward. "What is it?"

I let out a light sigh and looked away from him. "It is about my parents' death."

"Oh, what about them?"

"I want to investigate," I stated. "I want to know who killed them. I need justice."

"You serious with that?"

I shot him a glare. "You think I am kidding around?"

"Talia, it is dangerous for you to do so. If you will do that, what will be your step? How will you do it? That was not even safe. Just trust the police. They are already taking action about your parents' case."

"You trust cops?"

"I gave the case to my uncle."

I pursed my lips into one thin line. "How sure are you that your uncle can be trusted?"

He stopped from sipping on his cup because of what I said. He creased his brows and shook his head with a hint of sarcasm on his face. "It is my uncle, Tal. My flesh of blood. He is good."

"Mind if I will help him?"

"You can contact him. Here's his number. Just be safe. My uncle is strict and he does not want someone to stand as a barrier to his work. He is too good to have a helping hand. I am sure that he would not let you be with him, but give him the valid reason."

I nodded my head as he handed me a calling card. "Does he investigate alone?"

"Secretly. He does not trust his co."

We continued discussing the investigation until I noticed the time. Time for work! I don't want to get late and so I prepared myself quickly for work. I used my car since Zed has worked his own.

While on my way, I glanced at Zed's uncle's calling card. I am already decided. I will call his uncle and have a conversation with him about helping to investigate my parents' death. I have the right to help because I am connected with them, I am their daughter. If he asks for a valid reason, then surely, I will tell him that I deserve justice. That they are my parents and I have the will to give us peace, peace for my parents and me.

I focus on the road and gulped. I know. I know that my decision is dangerous, my plan is not safe, but this is for my satisfaction also. This is for me, for my parents, for my family. I do not want this to let go and just not bother about their death. They are more valuable than anyone else.

I licked my lower lip and gathered all my strength to turn the car into another road.

This will be quick... I promise.