After The First Mission

The news of Mark Arthur's death has spread all over New York.  The man who is known as a successful businessman was found dead in a hotel room.  Suspected of committing suicide because the hotel CCTV did not show the man entered the hotel with other people.  That's what made Jazlyn quite surprised because last night, there was a lot of CCTV that the girl found before arriving at the hotel room.

Jazlyn is still staring at the tv screen that displays the news of Mark Arthur's death.  The man he killed last night with her hands.  Jazlyn's mind is still haunted by how she shot the man with a gun until he fell covered in blood.

Jazlyn's cell phone rings, Alvin's name appears on the screen.  Quickly, the girl picked up the phone call.

Did you hear it? News about Mark Arthur who was found dead in the hotel room," said Alvin, who was now staring at the rows of clothes he was going to wear.

"I was watching the news broadcast about that man," replied Jazlyn with no enthusiasm, still staring at the tv screen showing the hotel last night she shared with him.

"I'll give you the rest of your money on campus. There is a next mission waiting for you," said Alvin casually as he pulled one of the clothes hangers in the cupboard then stepped toward the mirror to make sure the clothes he was wearing were suitable or not.

"I'm afraid," said Jazlyn suddenly making Alvin furrow his brows.

"What are you afraid of? There is nothing you need to worry about because I have cleaned everything up," said Alvin, already trying to wear his black shirt.

"What if they find out what I did? What if I get caught?"  asked Jazlyn, turning panicked.

"Calm down! Everything is safe. There is nothing to worry about. Meet me in class after this," said Alvin, who immediately cut off the phone call.

Jazlyn looked at her cellphone and threw it on the bed.  The girl fell back on her bed.  Taking the remote then turning off the tv which had been broadcasting the news of Mark Arthur's death.

The memory of the girl brought her back to the incident last night.  The girl killed someone last night.  And of course for Jazlyn, who was doing it for the first time, it was something very bad.

The feeling of fear really haunted her now.  Many questions arose in her mind. Her cell phone was ringing again. The girl positioned herself to sit down and read the message.

Her enthusiasm disappeared now that she did not remain because a short message containing her mother's hospital bill had appeared.  The amount to be paid was quite a lot this time.

Why is life never on his side and always overwhelming him?  The girl was now checking the remaining balance in her savings. The balance was given by the woman to Jazlyn before finally lying in a coma in the hospital.

Again.  Jazlyn sighed softly.  The girl should really work for Alvin now.  The money she earned yesterday was just a little less to pay off his mother's hospital bill.  And that means she has to kill more people.

 ***

"Jazlyn," Emma said to Jazlyn.

Jazlyn's blue eyes stared at another girl with straight reddish hair.  Her enthusiasm still hasn't gathered to immediately start his class today.

All that was on the girl's mind were three things.  Mark Arthur.  Paid her mother's hospital bills and of course Alvin.

"I'm sorry about yesterday," said Emma, ​​now reaching out her hand to Jazlyn to make the girl stop walking.

"I just heard rumors circulating. Even though we've been friends since high school. I'm sorry for believing in the rumors that are circulating," continued Emma.

"No need to apologize. Rumors are damn. But, what they say is not entirely wrong," said Jazlyn trying to smile.

"So, your mother is hospitalized?"  asked Emma again in surprise.  Jazlyn nodded.

 "I'm sorry. I should have asked you or tried to calm you down earlier," Emma said even more guiltily.  Jazlyn shook her head.

"Forget it. It's not your fault at all. I just can't tell you. I'm sorry," said Jazlyn sincerely.  Emma had come closer and hugged her friend.

"We have to go to class now. I don't want to make our lecturer angry," said Jazlyn, who had embraced Emma's shoulder into the classroom.

Jazlyn's blue eyes immediately met Alvin's eyes who sat in the corner of the room.  The young man signaled to Jazlyn for the girl to sit next to him.

"What is wrong?"  asked Emma when Jazlyn had not yet sat on the chair beside her.  Emma's eyes now fixed on Alvin's figure sitting in the corner of the classroom.

"Are you very close to that freak?" Emma asked Jazlyn because the girl was still staring at Alvin.

"I'll sit with him. Meet me after recess," said Jazlyn, who immediately left Emma's table and turned to the corner of the classroom where Alvin was already sitting.

Emma glanced at Jazlyn who was already sitting next to Alvin and made the young man smile afterward. Emma looked away after Alvin glared at her.

Alvin reached into his bag and pulled out a small brown envelope. "As promised," said Alvin, who had handed the brown envelope to Jazlyn.

Jazlyn stared at what was inside the envelope and stared in surprise.  It was a lot more than he had previously expected.

"I'm exaggerating a little because your first mission was really perfect," said Alvin proudly then patted Jazlyn's shoulder lightly.

Jazlyn smiled softly and was already imagining that she could pay off all her mother's hospital fees.  And at least the girl can survive for the next two months with the money given by Alvin.

The young man had already taken out another envelope from his bag. Envelopes are bigger.  The same envelope the young man had given Jazlyn before.

"Seriously! I have to do it now?!" asked Jazlyn in a slightly loud voice making the attention of other students already staring at her.

Alvin immediately turned silent and showed a cold gaze when the others stared at him because of Jazlyn's act. "Lower your voice. You don't want it if everyone finds out that you are a murderer?" said Alvin with emphasis in Jazlyn's ear.

The girl nodded and now took the brown envelope that Alvin placed on the table.  Slowly, Jazlyn opened the contents of the envelope as she looked around.

Jazlyn had already drawn a white printed paper that was in it first and started reading it.  Her eyes were perfectly rounded after knowing who to target next.

In a hurry, Jazlyn had put the paper back in the envelope.  The girl immediately looked for photos in the envelope.  Just like when she took out the first brown envelope that would become his victim.

"You're not in the wrong, are you?" Jazlyn asked Alvin after putting the photo back in the envelope.

"Of course not. What's the matter?" Alvin asked, looking back at Jazlyn with a sharp gaze that seemed to want to eat the girl.

Jazlyn did not return to ask questions because the lecturer had entered the class. The girl put the envelope that Alvin gave into her bag and immediately closed it to make it safer.

The girl's mind turned uneasy after seeing her second mission.  Her blue eyes stared straight at Emma, ​​who was sitting alone in the classroom.

Emma turned around when she wanted to get another book from her backpack.  Her gaze met Jazlyn's blue eyes.  His smile was perfect after looking at his friend.

Jazlyn lowered her head and looked back at the book and binder.  Her hand had picked up a pen and started writing the material he heard without looking at the blackboard.  Her heart was really churning right now.