Chapter 4: An Occult

While Jane was working on the case, Nick suddenly came up with a new report.

"Rumors were roaming around the city about an occult. But it is not yet confirmed",

Nick said calmly. Jane looked at him with a slightly annoyed glared

" We have a more serious case here, and we have no time to investigate about rumors Nick". 

Then I remembered all the documents on Nick's desk. He's been investigating that occult thing since when???

"Woah geez, calm down tiger. Maybe it has something to do with the murders around the city. I will continue to investigate it. Do your thing I will do mine".

Nick went back to his desk and went on in his research. The thick air inside the room is loaded my lungs as I tried to solve this

" Bloody Barbies Mystery" maybe I should go outside for a walk and catch some fresh air. I want outside and go for a walk around the city. As the sound of cars roaring filled the air in the city my thoughts began again. What if nick was right all alone? What if a cult was behind all of this? Is that mean Maria was a cult member? Again with these various questions and yet very little evidence.  I returned to the headquarters and scanning the files once more.

"Where did you go? I was Looking for you. I was gonna give this coffee to you but it went cold" 

Nick said with a slightly disappointed voice. You can tell he's worried about me.

"Thank you, I will still going to drink it tho. I'm sorry about what happened a while ago, I'm just being frustrated about the case."

He put his hand on my shoulders and looked at me straight in the eye saying: "Hey I understand, it's ok."

Once again, his words are like caffeine (which I am addicted to) to my bloodstream. It gives me adrenaline, it makes me want to push forward. And it makes me want more of it.

"Thank you"

I smiled back at him as I started into his glimmering brown eyes. His presence makes my wild heart calm like the sea, with roaring waves. 

"I will get back to work now, I'll check on you later" 

Nick went back to his desk and continue researching the case. I tried to centralize my mind into my task but I can't take off my mind out of him. His kind gestures towards me, his caring soulful eyes, his gentle touch. I should focus more on my job. "I got no time for this!"  I murmured to myself.

I pushed myself to work even though my mind is in the clouds.

"Miss Watson, please follow me to my office immediately"

I heard the Head of chief call my name. I followed him to his office as he ordered. What is it now? Did I do something wrong?

My paranoid mind is playing tricks on me once again.

We sat down on his desk. His piercing eyes met mine and said;

" Miss Watson, I apologize about what happened in the hallway the other day. I see you are working hard on this issue and I would like to put you on leave."

My eyes widen as he mentioned putting me on leave. But why? I need to work on this case!

"But sir, I need to work on this. It's dangerous that the killer is still roaming around freely outside and we don't know who its new victim is!"

I said to him loud and clear but he seems not to hear or understand any of my words. He still insists that I need to rest just for a day.

"You need to at least rest for a day miss Watson. You can't work properly if you're not in the right mood.

" But sir I-

" No buts miss Jane Watson, you will take the day off and that's an order! Don't worry your leave will be paid"

He gave me a wink as I stared at him in shock. Probably taking a break wouldn't be that bad.

"Ok sir, thank you so much"

I asserted joyfully on my boss.

"Don't thank me, thank Mr. Valentine for that. He begged me to allow you for a break. You're lucky to have that gentleman".

I looked at him in disbelief. After all Nick has done for me, I should not be surprised. But he outdid himself today. I'm quite impressed

" Nick is such a good friend to me, sir"

He laughed at me and I stared at him completely have no clue why is he laughing.

"Miss Watson I think Mr. Valentine doesn't see you as just a friend".

He said while grinning at me 

" what do you mean sir?"

"You can be smart with all of this detective stuff but you can't solve this one mystery hahaha I'll let you figure this one out"

I stormed out of the office while the chief is still laughing at me. He could be a real asshole sometimes but he's a good man. I return to my desk and found nick standing, waiting for me there.  

"How's the talk? Did he scold you again?

" Come on Nick chief told me, you don't need to act like you don't know about it."

Disappointment appeared on  his face

"Darn it! He shouldn't tell you that ugh!"

I giggled and hugged him tight

" thank you Nick you're the best" 

I gazed upon his gleaming eyes full of excitement, I could feel something different, something I didn't felt before, something I can't understand. His scent lingers on just after a quick hug sent me into a feeling of nostalgia and yet feels like brand new. 

"So what are your plans tomorrow?"

Nick asked as he organized his desk, getting ready to leave.

"I would probably run some errands, hang out with my cat, and watch T.V"

"Sounds Fun! Shall I take you home now?" 

Nick and I walked out of the building into his car. His medium-length I kept hair sways with the wind as he walks. Just then I realized am I attracted to Nick? 

"Hey Jane you've been staring at me for like a hot minute are you okay? "

And then it hit me, I didn't even realize I was staring at him for that long! I got inside the vehicle and we drove off. The rest of the ride was awkward. Once we arrive at the apartment I unbuckled my seatbelt and open the car door. Just before I close the door Nick speaks to me.

"Hey if you need anything just call me."

"No Nick, you have done so much already thank you so much" I answered back.

" No Jane, let me help if there's anything I can help you with"

I nodded and I closed the car door and headed inside my apartment.