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2021-09-24 23:34:12Theodore got away, and now, the whole Miller Valley is on high alert. Everyone was warned to lock their doors, and keep every member of the family indoors. Those who has to go out were not allowed to walk alone. Each citizen was also required to bring their citizen identification card.
Oliver and I decided stay longer in Miller Valley. We can't leave until Theodore Burnett was finally caught. He already took so many lives, and he cannot be allowed to be free any longer.
"You got him, right? You're sure that you winged him?" Oliver asked. He looked anxious that we still hadn't found Theodore. Miller Valley is a considerably large city. It is only understandable that it'll be hard to find someone who is hell-bent on not being found.
"Yes, I winged him. I'm certain of it. Wherever he is right now, he'll be needing medical supplies for himself. That's why I told the captain to keep an eye out on every pharmacy, doctors, and nurses in the city."
"God, I want t
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"Chris! Come on! We're going to be late!"My eyes snapped wide open when I heard Melissa's voice. What is she saying? Going to be late for what? I tried to remember if we have scheduled activity, but nothing is coming up in my mind. So, I went back to sleep."I knew your still asleep. Chris, you promised that you will accompany me at the convention this morning. I specifically asked you if you can still do that since you will attend your class' alumni homecoming, and you said yes.""Huh? Was that today?" Oh, sh*t! Yes, that was today! What the hell!"I hate you, Chris. I hate you so much!" She was about to turn around when I became wide awake."Wait! Sorry, baby. I'm awake. Okay? I'll just take a very quick bath. I'm so sorry."Melissa stomped her feet out of frustration. I know my sister too well. If there's something that piss her off, that's being late. Mel is the kind of person values her punctuality so much. Even when she was young, my
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Today is the memorial celebration for all the women that died at the hands of Theodore Burnett. There was a program dedicated for the remembrance of all his victims. The families of the victims were called upon the stage to be honored, and rewarded. The Governor awarded scholarship grants, and business fund assistance.It was a rather festive celebration commemorating the dead. There's the Burton Grove Band marching across the city. Every police officers are positioned in all the corners of the city. Even people from other cities visited to celebrate with the citizens of the city."Oh, my God. I didn't realize this city is so beautiful!" One tourist stated."Not just beautiful, historical too." One of her friends responded.Everyone is enjoying the festivities, and it will not be just a one-time celebration. The governor declared it to be an annual celebration. Something that would help the people of Burton Grove to remember how precious human life is.
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Melissa asked her siblings to leave her with her friends. She wanted to enjoy the legally declared holiday. She and her friends tried every part of the festivity. From the photo booths, the lover's lane, the wedding circle, watched every program that the city council set up.When they got tired, they all decided to grab a drink at the pub. The plan was to two or three bottles each, just to help themselves sleep. But, the three bottles they planned became so bottles each. Until one of them ordered a top-shelf bottle. Luckily, Melissa has self-control when it comes to drinkin. The moment that she felt a little bit tipsy, she quickly ordered coffee."Bye, Mel. Good night!" Her friends said before they all went their separate ways. She decided to walk to get some fresh air, and enjoy the night sky.The pub is not too far from their home. Besides, everybody knows her, and her family. Nothing bad will happen, especially now that Theodore Burnett is already in jail. Th
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The cold wind blows as the rainy season approaches. It's been a long time since we last visited the hidden falls, but I can still remember how we enjoyed swimming. Melissa was sixteen yeas old when we last hang out in this place, but maybe she still remembers.Looking at my sister standing on the edge of the largest rock at the side of the crest. Jumping from the crest to the base is dangerous because the rocks in the bottom of the pool. I can see that she's trembling, and he eyes looks so scared, but I can't risk coming to her. I don't want to startle her, and give a reason to jump."Melissa, please. Just stay away from the edge, baby. Come on." I kept on trying to convince her to come to me, but she's not listening."Det. Angeles, we got it from here. Please stand aside." One of the crisis specialist asked me to step aside."Please, get her to safety." For the first time in a long time, I felt helpless. I can't even get my sister to listen to me.
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I haven't had a good sleep ever since Burnett went after my sister. Between the long hours I spent for work, and looking out of my sister, sleep is no longer necessary. Every day I come home from work, Melissa is having a nightmare. She refuses to see a psychiatrist, she refuses to talk to anybody. She won't even face her friends whenever they try to visit her.Our parents are worried about her, even our other relative. Almost all of our cousins already joined the citizen volunteers to find Theodore. And the chaos that he made is alive again. Most of the times, it's so hard to focus on my job, especially whenever I remember my sister."Chris, how's Melissa? I haven't had the time to visit her. I was so busy moving my mom, and my aunt. I'm sorry." Oliver apologized."She's not doing so good, Oli. Mark, Jeffrey, and I brought her to the lake, thinking that i will help her relax, but it didn't. She's too jumpy to be outside the house. She's scared of every sound. W
