SIREN Episode 22 – 23 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

SIREN Episode 22 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Mia⚔️

I quickly tried to get up but he drew me back making my lips finally touched his.

Jeez-us-christ!!!

My eyes widened in shock and none of us moved.
My heart accelerated at an alarming rate and i felt so weak against his chest.
I can’t believe my lips is pressed against Darrel’s who isn’t even moving but staring right into my eyes with his heart beating against my breast.

I couldn’t explain what i was feeling at the moment,I’ve never felt it before.
I know i should pull away but his lips seems so soft.

We remained that way for some minutes before i jolted back to my senses.
I quickly pulled away from him and stood up.
My cheeks went flushed and i turned, resisting the urge to walk away.
My heart was beating fast and loud,the feel of his lips on mine lingered and i can’t deny that i liked it.

“Mia” He called softly and i pressed my lips together tightly before turning.
“I..i” I stuttered.
“I’m sorry” He said,his expression unreadable.
“For what?” I asked, trying to make what just happened look normal but it wasn’t!

It wasn’t!
My lips just touched Darrel’s and i felt sparks.

Sparks!!!

“Fo..for pulling you back,i actually wanted to prevent you from falling again. I’m sorry” He said and hand-combed his hair.
“It’s fine. I remember you called me. Why?” I asked.
“Can you believe the assassin assassinated another person yesterday” He said.
“Yesterday?” I asked.
“Yeah,in the mid day” He said.

Oh!
That’s Anne.

“Are you sure she’s the one?” I asked.
“Of course,who else kills like a bitch” He said and i rubbed my palms together.
“It might not be her,it might just be another person” I said.
“She’s the one Mia” He said.
“Can you prove that to me. She’s not a serial killer so why must everyone always tag her whenever someone is found dead” I said and he gave me a kinda suspicious look.
“Why are you defending her?” He asked.

Damn!

“No.. i’m not. I’m just saying she might not be the only killer in this city,there are more assassins who also kill but then everyone think it’s this same assassin” I said lightly.
“Well,you’re right but it’s the same bullets we keep extracting from the dead bodies, and even now,the bullets of yesterday’s assassination has been sent to the lab and it has been confirmed to be the same bullets” He said.
“Ohh… fine then” I said.

“Were you busy in your room?” He asked.
“Not really..I was on a call”
“With your brother?”
“Yeah” I replied slowly.
“Do you wanna return to the call?” He asked.
“Is there anything you want me to do for you?” I asked.

“No! I wanna stroll down the street,you wanna accompany me?” He asked.
“You’ve be indoors since you resumed” He added.
“Okay then,am i good to go?” I asked.
“Of course and do i need to change my footwear?” He asked and i glanced at it.
“Y..yeah! Wear something less homey” I said.
“Exactly what i was thinking,I’ll be right back” He flashed me a smile before hurrying up the stairs.

I walked to the living room, adjusting my gown and putting my hair back in place.

I heard his footsteps on his stairs and in seconds he was in the living room.
“So, how’s this one?” He asked and i turned to look at his footwear,i noticed he has changed into a black hoodie too.

“Great!” I smiled.
“Okay,let’s go” He dipped his phone in his pocket and we both walked out of the house.
“Is Nath coming with us?” I asked Darrel as he closed the door.
“If he wants to” He said.

We headed to the gate where Nath was seated, deeply buried in whatever he was doing on his phone.

“Hey” Darrel called and he looked up.
“Agent D. Mia,you both going somewhere?” He asked.
“Yeah,we wanna stroll down the street. Wanna come along?” Darrel asked.
“No. I’m quite busy here” He grinned.
“On your phone?” I asked and he nodded.

“Doing what?” Darrel asked.
“Chatting with..”
“Caroline” Darrel completed it and they give each other a knowing smile.
“Who’s Caroline?” I asked.
“My girlfriend” Nath said proudly.
“Wow! Really? You never told me about her” I said.
“I was planning to. I’m sorry” He said.
“No it’s fine” I smiled.

“We’ll head out then” Darrel said.
Nath quickly stood up and unbolted the gate.
“I could have done that myself” Darrel said.
“No,it’s my job” Nath said.

Darrel and i stepped out and i saw Nath winked at me before closing the gate.

I wonder why.

Darrel and i walked side by side in silence and that moment kept replaying in my head.
The moment our lips touched.

“So..i realised i don’t know much about you” Darrel said.
“There’s actually nothing much to know about me” i said.
“I wanna know the little about you” He said.
“I told you already during the interview” I said.
“I wanna know more” He insisted and i sighed.

“Okay. I stay in California with my parents and brother. My father..” my throat tightened but i continued “is a kung fu master”

“Really?” Darrel asked astonished.
I nodded.
“You’re gonna take me to him someday, I’ve always wanted to learn kung fu” He said amusingly and i laughed.
“I bet you’ll run off on your first day of training”
“Really?” He asked.
“Yeah”
“I should stay back then” He said with a little fear in his eyes that i laughed.

“Your fighting skill is great” I said.
“Have you seen me fought?” He asked.
“Y..huh? No but i know your fighting skills will be great” I said.
“It’s not very great” He shrugged.
“It’s fine if you still wanna learn kung fu though. I’ll take you to my dad” I teased and he sent a playful glare my way.
I laughed again.

“So…my father is a kung fu master and my brother too” i said trying to hide the sadness in my voice.
“Wow! I bet people are always scared to come close to you” He said.
“Exactly! My brother is overprotective of me,i liked it at first but i got fed up later on. I had no friends and i was always lonely and bored” I said.

“He chases your friends away?”
“No,they run off theirselves whenever they see him” I said and he bursted into laughter, i laughed too.
“My mother is a chef,she owns a small restaurant just beside our house”
“You family stays at California,why did you come to New York?” He asked.
“I attended college in New York and after that,i got a job…that was the beginning of my stay in New York” I said.

“Nice story” he smiled.
“Thanks but i don’t think i know anything about you” I said.
“Really?” He asked.
“Yeah, except for the fact that you’re Darrel Holden,a CIA agent” I said.
“Ohh…okay, I’ll gladly tell you more about myself” He said and then took my hand in his.

It felt good and i couldn’t stop my smile.

I realised we’ve strolled farther than we intended but we kept strolling anyway.
I was enjoying every bit of it.

“I’m the only child of my parents, my mum is late though” He said.
“Ohh…I’m so sorry about that” I said.
“It’s fine, She slipped from the stairs and..” He said.
“So sorry” i said.

“My dad is rated among the wealthiest in California” He said without any pride.
“Wow! Really?”
“Yeah” He smiled.
“Why did you become a CIA agent then? You have riches to last you for a lifetime even without working”

“A lot of people say that but i know my reasons for choosing this line of profession.” He said.
“Your life is at risk and you’re the only one your father have left, shouldn’t you quit” I said.
“I know,but im not quitting” he said.

Then you should accept your death in good fate then…

His hold tightened round my hand like he knew what i was thinking.
I glanced up at him and he gave me a killer smile that almost made me melt.
I quickly faced my feet with flushed cheeks, scolding myself for behaving so stupid.

“You’re not aware of your beauty. Are you?” He asked and my cheeks color deepened.
I didn’t say anything.
“Even ladies that are not as beautiful as you walk with their heads high but you’re just very humble” He said.
“Thanks” I muttered in smiles.

I felt a tiny drop of water on my skin but shrugged it off.
There came another, another, another..it was increasing rapidly.

“It’s drizzling” Darrel said.
“Wow” my smile widened.

⚔️Darrel⚔️

“It’s drizzling” I said.
“Wow” She smiled and i found her more amusing.

I couldn’t describe what i felt when our lips touched.
I actually pulled her back intentionally to make her lips touch mine cause i couldn’t resist the heat she built up in me when she fell on my chest.

It was.. incredible.

It took all the strength in me not to kiss her then and I’m glad i didn’t or rather,i regret i didn’t.
I’m mad at myself for pulling her back though.

Why did i do that?

“Rain is starting to pour” Mia said happily jolting me out of my thoughts.

Geez!

The downpour was starting to get heavy but i was surprised Mia seems happy instead of trying to find shelter.
Her soaked hair stuck to her cheeks and some found abode on her forehead.
I watched drops of water trailed from her face down to her cleavage.
Her dress clung tightly to her body and i swallowed by just looking at her lush figure.

“Let’s board a cab home” I shouted so she could hear me in the heavy rain.
“No, let’s walk home” She said loudly and laughed,she slipped her hand from mine, turned and started running towards the direction of the house.

I stood and watched her.

Why’s she so excited about rain?
I shivered and my teeth clattered,that was when i realised how soaked i was.

“Darrel let’s go home” She shouted from a distance, waving at me.
I smiled and started running to her, I got to her and she grabbed my hand and started dragging me home.

My heart felt more drawn to her and i couldn’t help but smile all along.

SIREN Episode 23 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Darrel⚔️

“Darrel let’s go home” She shouted from a distance, waving at me.
I smiled and started running to her, I got to her and she grabbed my hand and started dragging me home.

My heart felt more drawn to her and i couldn’t help but smile all along.

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We both walked into the house drenched.

“Geez,I’m sorry i made you walk in the rain” I said to her as we moved further into the living room.
“No,it’s fine. I love it,I’ve always loved walking in the rain” She smiled, shifting some curly strands off her forehead.
“It was fun walking with you” i said.
“Same here. Let’s go get out of our wet clothes,then I’ll make hot coffee” She said.

“Okay” I said and shivered.
“Are you cold?” She asked with furrowed brows.
“I’m not” I lied.
I’m not really a fan of rain.
“I’m sorry,we should have taken cab when you said so but i was selfish” She said.
“No..no I’m perfectly fine” I said trying to hold the sneeze that was coming but it was a strong one, i couldn’t hold it.

I sneezed hardly and after seeing the look that crossed Mia’s face,i felt like cutting off my nose.

“Darrel I’m sorry” She held my hand and this time my heart shivered not my body.
The worried look on her face made me smile inwardly.

She cares about me!

“I’m fine Mia” I said.
“No you’re not” she said and i couldn’t hide my surprise when she traced my forehead with her finger.
“OMG I’m so sorry,y..your hair..your plaster is wet already, you’ll need to change it” She said.
“Okay” I said.

“Please,go run a hot bath,I’ll bring your coffee to you” She said and turned, rushing towards the direction of the kitchen in wet clothes.
“Mia” I called and she turned.
“Where are you going to?” I asked.
“The kitchen,you need hot coffee” She said.
“Com’on, you also need one but you can’t go into the kitchen drenched,you know it’s dangerous” I said.

“Okay, I’ll quickly go get out of this dress then” She said and turned to the direction of the stairs.
“Mia,you don’t have to feel sorry” I said.
“I have to. Please go have a hot bath, you’re starting to shiver again” She said.

I nodded and watched her disappeared up the stairs.

She might not allow me want go into the rain with her ever again.
She don’t have to feel sorry,i also enjoyed the moment.

“Darrel, won’t you come have the hot bath” She said loudly.
“I’m coming” I answered, and hurriedly climbed the stairs.

I saw her by the door of her room with her head out.
“You can go in,I’ll go have a bath now” I said to her.
“Please do so,i don’t want you getting sick” She said and i smiled.
“Thanks” I said.

She nodded and got back into her room, shutting the door.

I opened the door of my room and walked in.
I peeled off my hoodie and dropped it in the laundry basket.
I picked my towel and walked into the bathroom.

I’ve always used the shower but i guess I’m gonna try out the tub today.
I hung my towel on the rack and slipped out of my trouser and shorts.
I filled the bathtub with hot soapy water before sliding in.

?

I put on my robe and tied it lightly.

I warpped my hair in a towel and sponged out the water in it as i made my way back to my room .
I was surprised when i saw the steaming coffee doused with cream, on my bedside stool and i was more surprised to see Mia sitting by the edge of my bed, she has changed already.

I stopped squeezing my hair with the towel when she glanced up and smiled at me.

She stood up and i got a good look at her changed outfit.

Just a yellow t-shirt and black pants,her hair is in the normal ponytail,her face bare of makeup yet she looks so breathtaking.
She stole my breath for some minutes and i would have kept staring if she hadn’t spoken up.

“I’m glad you already had a hot bath. You look more better” She said.
“I hope you ran a hot bath too?” I asked and threw the wet towel in my laundry basket.
“Nah! I ran a cold bath” She said.
“Really? Weren’t you also cold?” I asked.
“I was not, i don’t take hot bath after walking in the rain. I love to feel it on my body over and over again” she grinned and i almost wondered what type of person she is.

She can’t be a spirit.
Can she?

“This is the first time I’ll be hearing that” I adjusted my robe.
“I wish you knew my brother,he sleeps in the rain” She said and i gasped.
“Really?”
“Yeah” She nodded.
I’ve noticed this sad expression that crosses her face whenever she mentions her brother.
She’s probably missing him.

“Our family cherish rain a lot, it’s in our lineage and it was passed down to us” She said.
“Oh”
“My father is from China,my mum is just a normal American”
“Wow!” I exclaimed in amusement.

“Your coffee is getting cold” She said.
“Oh” i said, hiding my disappointment. I wish she could continue.
I sat on the bed and picked my cup of coffee.

“Have you had yours?” I asked and she shook her head.
“Why?” I asked.
“I don’t want to,i’m okay” She said.
“You need hot coffee too ” I said.
“Sincerely, i don’t feel like taking coffee”
“You sure?” I asked.
“Yep”
“We can share this if you’re feeling too lazy to make another one” I said and she laughed and the laughter kinda hit a soft spot in me.

“Making coffee is not very hard. Besides,there’s still a lot of coffee in the kitchen,i just don’t feel like taking coffee” She said.
“Okay” I said and started gulping mine.
“Once you’re done,I’m gonna change your plaster and maybe dress your wound” She said pushing forward the first aid box in her hand.
“Really? I didn’t even noticed you have that in your hand” I said.
“I did” She said and placed it on my bed.

I quickly gulped the remaining coffee.
I’m eager to feel her touch on my forehead again.

?

“What would you like to have for lunch?” She asked after she was done dressing my wound and massaging my forehead.
It didn’t hurt a bit and i found grinning all through.

“Anything is fine by me” I said.
“Just choose a meal,I’m gonna make it” I said.
“Cook anything” I insisted.
“Pasta?” She asked.
“Fine” I said.

“I’ll be in the kitchen then” She said and started walking to the door.
“Wait” I said and she stopped .
“I’ll join you” I stood up.
“No objection” I added.
“You gat me” She laughed.

“You’ll continue the story of your family” I said.
“As you wish” She smiled and we both walked out of my room.

I couldn’t stop grinning.

⚔️Carla⚔️

That girl is a bitch!!
A complete bitch!!!

How could she ruin my plan!
How could Darrel be such a weakling.
I thought he will capture her!
I still can’t believe she defeated those ugly looking cops.
Are they even worthy to be called cops?

They should have shot her eyes,legs,stomach,head.
They should have just shot her all over but the stupid thing is always putting on bulletproof.

‘well,it won’t be so anymore’ I laughed.
I am the one who got her new bulletproof ninja outfit and i ordered for a cheaper one which means it won’t be able to absorb much bullets.
She’ll probably think it’s as strong as the former one, she’ll allow them shoot at her and then she’ll be a dead meat.

I laughed harder.

“Carla are you okay?” Anne asked outside my door.
“Fuck off! you this freaking little bitch” I said and heard her retreating footsteps.

I hissed and got up from my dressing stool.

I won’t hesitate to message Darrel once there’s another mission for Mia.
He’ll capture her and then I’ll appear,he will have no choice but to fall for my beauty and then we kick it off from there.

We will get married and have kids.
Yesssss!

‘How could you be this smart Carla’ I laughed happily and rushed to my laptop to check more of Darrel’s picture.

This guy is strikingly handsome.

??A week later??

? California…

⚔️Katy⚔️

I chewed on my fries as i waited for Eric to join me.
He’s ordering his lunch .

I miss Darrel.

“Snap out of it!” Eric said jolting me upright.
He placed his tray of lunch on the table before sitting.

“You’re looking worried. Thinking about Darrel again?” He asked and i nodded.
“Com’on Darrel is fine over there” He said.
“He’s not, he just got hurt last week by that nincompoop called assassin” I said feeling like grabbing the so called lady’s neck!

“Darrel gets hurt when he’s here too” Eric said.
“Yeah but i do watch over him, there’s no one to watch over him there” I said worriedly.
“His housekeeper and gatekeeper do watch over him and moreover Darrel is not a kid who needs watching over” He said biting into his burger.

“That housekeeper is still with him?” I asked.
“Yeah and he told me she’s a nice lady” Eric said and stopped chewing his burger to look at me.
“I mean…she acts like any housekeeper will” He said.

“I don’t like her” I said bluntly.
“You’ve only seen her picture and you already took a dislike for her. That’s bad” Eric said.
“Sincerely,I’m not comfortable with her staying with Darrel” I said.

“I know you’re not but everything is gonna end soon and Darrel is gonna come back to California”
“What if that assassin keeps hurting him” I dropped my fork and rested my chin on my palms.
“Getting hurt is better than getting killed. We have to pray for Darrel. He’s not safe over there”

“I don’t want anything happening to him” I said and felt tears building up in my eyes.
If Darrel dies then my whole life is over.
I love him.

“He’ll be fine. We know how strong he is”
“He called me this noon and i almost told him i love him” I said.
“You should tell him already Katy. He needs to know about your feelings for him”
“You think so?”
“Yeah”

“Eric” I called.
I need to tell him about my plan..
“Huh?” He asked gulping his milkshake.

“I will go to New York” I said.
“Yeah, you will,once boss says you should join Darrel” He said.
“No,I’m going without boss order and I’ll be leaving soon” I said.
“What!” He exclaimed.
“Yeah”
“Katy you can’t” He said.

“I will Eric, soon.” I smiled.

SIREN Episode 22
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