#JMC4

It's late to realize that he was holding both of my shoulders. Then he shook me, like silly.

So I woke up from my deep thoughts.

"Tsk," I pretended to be irritated as I shook both of my arms to let go of his grip on me.

He lowered his hand. And he folded his arms across his chest.

"Are you done? Because if you have nothing to say, I will leave," I said to cover up what this guy might think.

He might even think I'm fantasizing about him because I was stunned.

"And I'm hungry, I may eat you 9f can't hold back my hunger," I whispered after what I last said.

I didn't wait for him to speak, I just turned my back and walked away from him. I opened the door, but I turned my gaze back to him and gave him my evil look and evil smile.

"Anyway, I just want you to know that I'm not afraid of your threats, Mr. Korean raw sulfate. And thank you very much for the warm welcome to me as a guest. I really feel the warmth. And all I can say is Amazing," I said sarcastically then bowed, then I rolled my eyes. I finally got out and slammed the door.

I only care about them, about Joana, but then they see me as if I have a bad intention. And I'm shunned. Tsk!

When I was about to get closer to the gate I gave the guard a bad look, that's why he hurried to open it for me. When I got out, I went straight to my car and slammed the door shut. This is absurd.

"Sh*t that man! Not because he's handsome he will treat me like that! Should I be dragged? Do I deserve that? That's harassment. And then trespassing? Does he know anything about the law? How could it be trespassing if they let me in. He is a big bullsh*t," I couldn't stop exclaiming even though I wasn't talking to anyone.

"Is your brother really like that, Joana?" I Exclaimed.

I'm terrified when I realized what I was saying to the ghost who always bothered me.. What if someone in the backseat would answer me.

I started the car and drove away from Lee's mansion.

***

JOJOEN POV

Maybe she didn't realize that I followed her by look. I just shook my head thinking of that aggressive girl. Well, I'm not surprised, she's a Detective anyway. I won't deny that she is beautiful, but the way she treats my mom makes her look less beautiful.

What did she do to Mommy?

Ah, I don't know. I didn't even ask.

I just found out from mommy what she meant here. And I found out that she was interested in my sister's case. And why? What is she planning?

Speaking of Joana, my little sister. I really miss her. Looking back, the times made my heart tighten. The loss of my sister hurts me a lot. She was killed in a brutal way, which I can't accept. So I promised myself that I would find that person, and make him pay for what he did to my sister.

I can't stop clenching my fist.

She deserves justice.

"I will do everything, Joana. I promise," I whispered into the air. Hoping that Joana hears what I'm saying.

I stood up from sitting on the bed. I'm in Joana's room. I went to her picture frame that was on the top of the bedside table, I picked it up and stared at it.

"I won't stop, until the guilty party pays. Mianhaeyo (I'm sorry) if I only had the courage to do something just this time, Joana. I didn't know where to start back then, but now I'm ready. I hope you'll accompany me until we can overcome this," I said to my sister's picture.

***

I WAKE UP when I heard Kitt's and MG's cell phone's ringing. Looks like a call from CRU or CENTRAL REPORTING UNIT. The CRU took calls to the Manila Police Department-- was responsible for all accident reports and registering all sex offenders.

There is maybe another murder that took place in Metro Manila. And as in the previous case, the victim is still a woman. We quickly got dressed. Yes we are, because even if I'm not included with that case, I'll be with them. Maybe I can get information for Joana's case.

After getting dressed, I went with Kitt's car. We arrived at the crime scene in just a few minutes. I looked around, there were many people and police officers. We were at the victim's house.

I saw the crime scene van, a half dozen patrol units and an equal number of armed squad cars. Mg and Kitt already left me to do their own work. I entered the house where the crime was committed. I crossed the crime scene tape and ducked under it. I felt angry as I stared at a woman's dismembered body in front of me. It is almost unrecognizable. I watched her as the blanket slowly covered her. I can't bear to think of the ugliness that befell the latter.

From July to August, one lady in every month was killed. And this is the second victim today, and today is August 26. Two months have passed since Metro Manila was once again shocked by the incident of serial killings and hacking of female victims.

I directly headed to the first officer I saw. Mikey Salvador who was assigned for this investigation. I met his eyes and nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then continued towards the room. I see Paulo Vergara, the VCB secretary. Busy writing a note in his spiral. And also the pathologist, I don't know him. But I know that he is a pathologist.

(More info: pathologist went to the crime scene of every death, made the official pronouncements of death, examined and photographed the body and brought it to the morgue for autopsy)

I approached the Pathologist.

"What's up?" I started greeting. I showed him my ID so that he will share the information with me.

"Still no trail of evidence. He just always leaves a signature trademark," he informed.

I suddenly became interested because of this trademark he was saying. Having a small piece of evidence and a small hint can help a lot. Is he doing it, just to confuse everyone more in the investigation? Is he playing fool? Well, I will make sure that his game will make him struggle.

"Signature trademark? What is it?" I can't stop asking. I would love to see what he says.

"A small red card that indicates the first letter of the victim's name in the center of it. I also notice that the letter is the first letter of the month. I noticed it from the previous victims and I think it can do something about it. The suspect always puts it on every victim's forehead," he said.

Because of what I heard, my heart grew stronger and I had hoped that soon justice would be given to Joana, her soul and my life would be at peace. I decided to turn around and report to the headquarters. I was leaving the victim's house when Detective Mikey stopped me.

He stared at me irritably, but I just smiled. I'm not in the mood to play with him.

"Yes?" I said with a smile. I say ahead of him because it looked like he was going to tell me something. I saw how he looked at me. He may be pissed.

"I know you're here because of the case you opened. But why do you seem to want to take this case away from me? This is my case, so stand back and let me nail this guy," he said arrogantly. What's wrong with this guy?

"Detective Mikey, what's with that possessive act?" I said laughing. His mouth reaches to the point of extreme irritation. "I am just here to confirm something that might have a connection between your handled cases and the case I recently opened. And I admit that I also need the information for this case and I have no intention of taking it from you. Maybe I can help you. And besides we're in the same department, why not work together as a team. Let's work together..."

"No!" He cuts off what else I was going to say. "I will catch the suspect on my own, Detective Chan!" he said quietly.

My ears tingle because of what he said. This one is too arrogant.

"It is obvious that you are eager for promotion, Detective Salvador. That selfishness of yours can't solve that case. How many years have you been handling this case? But until now you're still in the middle of searching. If I were you, I would work with those who are 'better' than me," I purposely emphasized the word "better". "Don't be worried about the promotion, think that you chose this job to help those who need help. For the people!" I snorted at him.

He seems surprised because of my answers to him. Yes, he is my senior in this department, but in these situations especially and I have a reason, I will fight. "If you'll excuse me, I'll go. It's really nonsense talking to you, my senior," after saying that I turned my back on him. But I stopped when I remembered something. "Anyway, Detective Salvador, I hope this time you can really catch the culprit. Maybe what you fear will come true and I will steal your position. It's a shame that the promotion you worked for many years will only go to me. Tsk." I'm still annoyed with him.

You're going to die of irritation now, you nasty man. Annoyance appeared on his face.

I didn't talk to him anymore and I completely walked away from him. I even heard him swear. What kind of disease does that man have and if you can hate him you would think that we are not in the same department we work for.

Well, well, I won't let him get in the way of the investigation I'm about to do. It's good if Joana teases him at two o'clock in the morning.

They are right, Mikey Salvador is such an arrogant man. Too ambitious and selfish, why not build his own agency so that he can handle all the cases. Nice face, bad attitude. Not equal. I glanced at my wrist watch. It's already five in the morning. It's still early, I'll just go home to take a shower. When I woke up earlier, I got dressed straight away and I was just napping. It's really like that in an emergency, if you can just wear sleep wear just to come earlier or at the right time, you'll do it. Because if you stay longer, you won't get to the crime scene. What report will you make?