All Chapters of The Scarlet Angels: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

On October 3rd, after breakfast, Leo and I went to work and during the break he suggested a trip on Sunday, because we had a day off then. Of course, we needed to have our phone on anyway, and be ready for an emergency, but Leo hoped luck would be on our side this weekend. I agreed without hesitation, as I was still afraid to go home. So I suggested we go right after work, and Leo said yes. Of course, I had to pop into my apartment for a moment anyway to pick up some essentials, but I hoped it wouldn't be too bad. Unfortunately, in this case, the saying that hope is the mother of the fools has proved to be true.I parked my car in front of the block and walked slowly up the stairs. When I stood in front of my apartment door, key in hand, I didn't move a muscle for about five minutes and listened, hesitating to open it. Then I got a text from Leo saying he was on the way to my place, so I had to open the door. I walked in quickly, switching on the light and it was thankfull

- Please, tell me exactly what happened in that apartament before you were arrested...- Alair Taylor spoke up when it was his time to question.- Objection! Your Honor, these circumstances have already been described before.- interjected the Prosecutor, a tall, broad-shouldered man with black eyes and hair, with a tanned complexion, looking just like a 45-years-old he was.- Your honor, the prosecutor didn't let me finish my question.- Alair explained calmly.- I dismiss the objection.- the judge, a thin gray-haired man with a beard and mustache, pale skin full of wrinkles, turned to the prosecutor, then to the defender.- Please continue, Mr. Taylor.- he added.- So Mr. Vermeulen, what exactly happened before the police arrived at the apartment? Why were you screaming? Someone attacked you? Please tell us exactly and honestly. I remind you that you are under an oath.- Alair turned to the accused again.- Well...- Laurens began hesitantly.- When I wanted to c

On October 6th, the first hearing in the case of multiple murder with particular cruelty against Laurens Vermeulen was held. When me and Leo arrived at the courthouse it was still about fifteen minutes before the beginning of the trial. We were standing at the door of the courtroom where the hearing was to be held and less than five minutes after us, Alair Taylor, Laurens Vermeulen's public defender, arrived. Of course, when he started talking to us, it was not without nerves, especially from Leo. I saw that he was very irritated by his cheerful attitude and I had the impression that he was about to attack him. Of course I understood Leo, and had similar feelings about this man, but knew I had to keep myself from berating him. I only asked Alair Taylor how he could defend someone like Laurens Vermeulen, but his answer was what I expected - one and the same talk about the fact that not every murderer commits crimes out of low motives and that his client was traumatized and have

Next day, October 7th, while being already on the police station, Leo tried to talk to Esther again, but she seemed to lose touch with reality more and more. From that moment Leo started to seriously considering persuading her to go to a psychiatric consultation. Of course, this was helped by the words of the female angel from his dream, which was still strangely clear in his memory. Still, Leo felt some hesitation. Also, the fact that he had such a strange dream didn't help. Leo tried to explain to himself that he had dreamed of the same scarlet-winged angel because Esther had mentioned these beings to him, and in fact it was his subconsciousness that wanted him to understand that he should stop hesitating if really wanted to help Esther.Throughout the day, Leo couldn't stop thinking about it all, which made it difficult for him to concentrate on his work but didn't want to mention the dream to anyone, especially Esther, because he knew it would only deepen her obsession with

The next day, October 12th, Esther texted Leo that she was leaving so he wouldn't bother her with the phone calls as well. On the morning of October 19th, Esther returned home visibly refreshed and happier, at first planning her trip to Penarth, which she also mentioned to Leo, also promising she will call him after arriving to her hometown.However, when Esther did not call Leo on October 20th, as agreed, he started calling her, but to no avail. Then he decided to visit her apartment after work and hoped that everything would be fine. When Leo had spoken to Esther on the phone earlier, she seemed to be feeling much better, so the sudden change worried him greatly.When Leo got to her apartment, Esther opened door for him a few minutes later and let him in.- Is everything all right? Why didn't you go to Penarth? I thought you wanted to visit your mom and grandma as soon as possible?- Leo asked as he sat down on the couch in the living room.- Overall I'm okay bu