SIREN Episode 28 – 31 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

SIREN Episode 28 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Mia⚔️

“Who’s shouting by the gate?” I heard Darrel said from the office.

Damn!

“No one, i guess it’s Nath” I said, swallowing hard.
“Okay” He said.

I sighed in relief and rushed out of the door.
I met Nath by the gate, trying to close it. It’s obvious he was trying not to allow Joel in.

OMG!

“Nath” I called, rushing to him.
He turned to me with a frustrated look.
“There’s this guy at the gate insisting to see you” He said.
“Yeah, please open the gate” I said.
“I can’t, i was ordered not to allow any stranger in” He said.
“I will go meet him outside and please can you keep it from Darrel” I said.

“Who’s he? Your boyfriend?” Nath asked and i shook my head.
“He’s just a friend”
“Open this gate!” Joel banged the gate harder.
“Geez!” I exclaimed.
“Go meet him…go meet him,he’s a psycho” Nath said opening the gate.

I walked out of the gate and Nath quickly locked it.

I faced Joel with an angry look ..

“What the hell is wrong with you!” I yelled.
He brushed back his hair with his fingers.
“I’m sorry but Mia,you can’t just leave me and come to him” He said, pissing me off more.

“I was never with you! Do you want to ruin what I’m sent here for! Joel,have you gone out of your mind?”
“Yes i have. I love you Mia, please” He said.
“But i don’t love you” I said, hoping Darrel won’t come out anytime soon .
“I don’t need you to love me,I’m sure you will get to once we start dating. Please” He said.

“I told you i won’t have this talk with you anymore,i can’t seem to get why you came down here just for that. Is boss aware of your coming?” I asked.
“He’s not and I’m willing to serve any punishment for it. ”

I sighed…” I’m sorry but i don’t love you and i can’t be in a loveless relationship”
“It’s won’t be a loveless relationship cause i love you,you don’t have to love me” He said.
“Does that even seem right to you?”
“Of course it does…”

“Can you please leave now,I’m busy inside” I said.
“You’re rejecting me because of him right?” He asked.
“Who?” I asked even though i know who he’s talking about.
“That bulldog” He scoffed.
“He’s not a bulldog!” I yelled in anger making him shift back in fear.

“W..why, you yelled at me because of him?”
“I’m sorry but don’t call him a bulldog cause he’s not one” I said and glanced around.
“Why don’t you just kill him and come back” He said.
“I’m not killing him!” I said.
“You’re not killing him?” He asked.
“Lower your voice please…i do not mean that I’m not killing him,it’s not just time yet” i said in a whisper.

“You’re still gonna live here for two months?” He asked.
“Boss said so”
He sighed and gritted his teeth..
“I’ll wait” He said.
“For what?”
“For your love”

“You don’t have to wait Joel and can you please leave now. I won’t want Darrel to meet you here” I said.
“Bye” He said and walked away..
I felt his pain but there’s nothing i can do.

In life, you don’t always get everything you want.

“Nath open the gate” I knocked lightly.
“Is the psycho gone?” He asked.
“Com’on he’s not a psycho and yes he’s gone” I said and heard him opening the gate.

I walked in and saw Darrel walking out of the door at the same time.
I breathed in and quickly thought of a lie.
Yes!!

“Who was at the gate?” He asked.
“A delivery guy” I said.
“Yeah…a psycho one at that” Nath said behind me.
“We didn’t ordered for anything,or did any of you did?” He asked.
“It was a wrong delivery” I said and Nath coughed, holding his chest in the process.

I shook my head and shot him a look.
“Your secret is safe with me” He whispered to me, grinning like a jolly-panda.

“Let’s go continue with the cleaning” I said and walked to Darrel.
We both walked inside the house.

???

“Wow! Sparkling sparkling sparkling clean” I smiled.
We just finished cleaning the office and it’s looking much more better.

“I did the most work” Darrel said.
“Com’on i did”
“I did”
“Nah! I did”
“I did!”
“I scrubbed the floor,the wall…” I was saying but he interrupted me.
“I wiped the table, arranged the files,dust the chairs” He said.

“Ohhkay…how about this; the person who did the most work will make dinner” I said, watching his face closely.
I almost laughed when he raised his brow and gave me a ‘are-you-serious’ look.
“You did the most work, i only wiped the table” He said and i laughed.

“Time for dinner” He smiled.
“Yeah,go make dinner,you did the most work” I teased watching his raised brow.
“Com’on,you did the most work,you scrubbed the floor and all,that’s one hell of a hard work so you are making dinner dear” He smiled.
I chuckled…”Good”

“Now that my office is looking clean,I’ll work overnight after having dinner. There’s so much work for me to do” He said.
“The assassin case?” I asked and he nodded.

Darrel can’t you just let go of my case!
You will never capture me.

“I’ll go make dinner then” I said.
“I’ll come help you” He said.
“I insist” He quickly added before i could protest.
“Okay,come on” I said.

⚔️Darrel⚔️

She’s back mehn!

I smiled as i sliced the onions… she’s walking about in the kitchen bringing out the remaining ingredient for our dinner.

I thought i won’t see her anymore but she’s right here with me.
I wouldn’t have believed if i was told i will be with Mia tonight.
I had lost hope of ever seeing her and it made me sick cause i couldn’t cope without her.

The whole house always remind me of her presence.

She came back looking more beautiful, seizing my heart the more.
She brought back life into the house and just her presence made us happy.
She’s indeed a gem.

Being apart from her for a week made me realize how much i like and admire her.
Her beauty is heart-stopping and it’s so simple for anyone to admire her but deep inside me i know it’s not only her beauty that got to me.
There’s something else…

“Slice the onions D. You said you wanted to help” She said, jolting me out of my thoughts.
“Ohh..yes!” I said and resumed slicing the onions.
“What are you stir-frying?” I asked.
“Come see yourself” She smiled and i tried peeping into it.

“Damn! You’re not even stir-frying anything” I said and she laughed.
“Anyone who heard you said ‘stir-frying’ would think you’re the best chef in the whole city” She teased.
“Geez!” I rolled my eyes.

“I really need to learn various delicacies” i said.
“Chef Mia is always here for you” She smiled.
“I’m glad” I said.
“The Onions please” she said.

I’m so happy seeing her face,her face do give me new burst of strength and a funny feeling in my chest.
“Let’s hurry if we don’t want Nath dancing in again” She said and we laughed.

???

I cleaned the table while Mia washed the dishes in the kitchen.
We just finished having dinner,a very delicious one at that .

I finished cleaning the table and i walked back to the kitchen.
Mia was rinsing the last plate,she placed it on the drainboard and wiped her hands off the napkin.

“Hey,you’re done” I said.
“Yeah” She turned and yawned.
“You’re going to bed now?” I asked.
“Yeah, do you want me to do anything else for you?” She asked.
“Nah, goodnight” I said.

She really needs to rest.

“Goodnight” She said and walked out of the kitchen.
I washed my hands and dried it before walking to my office.

I have to keep my promise of working overnight but first i need coffee.

⚔️Mia⚔️

“Anne” I smiled as i saw her climbed in through my window.
She sighed and dropped the paper bag containing my new ninja outfit.
She was putting on mask.

“Hey babe” She sat beside me on the bed.
“I thought you weren’t coming again” I said.
“Ohh…boss released me to come now” She said.
“How’s boss?” I asked.
“Stone faced as always” she said and i laughed.

“So did he believed your lie?”
“Yeah,he did” I said.
“He’s such a fool” She said.
“He isn’t,he only trusted me” I said feeling kinda guilty.

“And why are you not removing your mask?” I asked.
“Boss told me not to, that guy might have installed a CCTV while you were gone”
“He didn’t,I’ve checked the whole room”
“Really?”
“Yeah” I said dragging the paper bag closer.

I brought out the ninja wear and sighed satisfactorily.
This looks thick enough but none can ever be like my very first one.

I walked to my drawer,bent and pulled it open.
I folded the outfit perfectly in it before pushing it close.

I was about standing up to go join Anne on the bed when the door suddenly opened.
My heart jumped out of my chest when i saw Darrel standing by the door, holding his pistol and pointing it at Anne.

Sweat poured out of my face and i was clueless on what to do.
My hands shook and i immediaty felt sick to the stomach.

“I knew you’ll come around soon,but why didn’t you come to me? how dare you try to hurt her” He yelled at Anne.
I couldn’t turn but i knew she was now on her feet.

Why didn’t i locked the door in the first place.

“D.. Da..rr..el” i stammered.
“Stay where you’re Mia, I’ll capture her tonight” He said determinedly.

“Drop your gun!” He said to Anne.
My chest rose and fell and i shut my eyes tightly when i heard gunshot.
My throat tightened in pain and i knew one of them is dead.

I should be hoping it’s Darrel but why am i hoping it’s not him.
There was silence and the strength to open my eyes flew away.

“Mia” I heard Anne called and i knew she had shot Darrel.
It felt like my heart was uprooted and my closed eyes turned watery.
My eyes opened but was blinded instantly with tears.

“Why the hell did you shoot him!!!” I yelled.

SIREN Episode 29 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Mia⚔️

“Why the hell did you shoot him!!!” I yelled but stopped when my eyes got clearer.

Darrel dodged the bullet!
“This house is already surrounded with cops, anymore move from you will implicate you further. Drop your gun!” Darrel said crouching with his pistol aimed at Anne.
I turned to look at Anne who was shivering.

Geez!
What am i gonna do?

“Mia are you okay?” Darrel asked and i nodded.
Anne should just use me as cover..
Darrel stood up slowly and started walking to her.

“Anne, use me as cover” I whispered in most tiniest voice but she didn’t hear me.

Ohh…God!

“Drop your gun!” He said to her but she didn’t.
I’m very glad her mask is still on.
“I think I’ll need to shoot you now even though i made a promise not to kill you but bring you in alive” Darrel said and cocked his gun.

He’s damn serious this time!

Anne suddenly dragged me up and placed me in front of her pointing her gun at my temple.

She heard me!
Good!

“You come nearer and i blow off her skull” She said boldly.
I faked fear and started shivering.

Darrel sighed furiously,with his hand brisking through his hair.

“Leave her out of this and face me squarely” He said.
“Be ready to lose her then” Anne said and tightened her grip on my neck.
“Shift to the window” I whispered to her and she slowly did,still using me as cover.

“Please don’t kill me” I cried and saw Darrel’s eyes darkened.
“Do not hurt her!” He said.
“Then let me go” Anne said.
“I thought you always like to fight it out” Darrel said.
“Not today” she said and he laughed, raising up his head.

“Release your grip on my neck,you’re choking me” I quickly whispered to her before Darrel could bring down his head.
“Sorry” she whispered, releasing her grip.

I sighed in relief and resumed my fake cry.
“You think I’m joking?” Anne asked and cocked her pistol.
Darrel’s eyes widened and he smiled.
I knew he has other plan in mind.
“Would it be nice to lose her just because you’re not letting me go” Anne said.

“You know what’s stopping me from killing you now?” Darrel asked.
Anne bit her lip giving me a ‘what-kind-of-man-is-this’ look.

I also dunno!

“I think you don’t like her,her life is a joke to you right?” She said.
“You really made a nice decision to use her as cover,else you would have been long gone. Release her now” He said.
“I won’t”

Darrel thinned his eyes and shifted back,he glanced round my room.

“Anne,he won’t let you go,just push me and jump out of the window” I whispered to her.

She suddenly pushed me and i landed beside my stool hitting my arm in the process.
Ow!
I glanced back and she was gone.

Yass!

Darrel rushed to the window, placing his phone in front of his lips.
I wondered what he was doing until he spoke up.

?She’s sliding down a rope now, she’ll get down soon. Make sure you capture her,I’ll come join you soon” He said into his phone.

What!

He turned and rushed back to me.
“Are you okay?” He asked and i nodded.
“I’m so sorry for involving you in all this” He said.
“It’s fine” I said.

His breathing was fast as he brushed back my hair to look at my face.
My stomach coiled as i stared into his eyes.
I feel like i betrayed him when i didn’t.

“I’m sorry, i have to go now” He said and surprisingly he kissed me.

On the lips!

Other things erased from my mind at that moment.
It felt like something quickly connected deep inside me.
I was in shock and didn’t respond but i can’t deny that i like it anyway.
Mia!
No, i don’t like it.

But he’s still kissing me and I’m not pushing him away.
Well … My arm is hurting so i can’t push him away.

He stopped kissing me and I’ve never felt so shy in my life,i couldn’t stare directly at his face.

Gosh!
We just kissed.

“I’m sorry i did that,i just couldn’t resist” He said and i stared at his moist lips wondering how my lips will look like.
He kissed my forehead and i felt chills.
I nearly smiled but held myself.

“I’ll be back,i need to capture that assassin” He said and stood up.
He rushed out of my room and i sat there lingering in the sweetness of the kiss.

I smiled and ended up laughing..

I don’t think I’m normal, Darrel kissed me?
And i allowed him to?
The guy I’m gonna kill soon?
Ahhhh!

*

I was locking the drawer when I heard people yell in the living room.
I dropped the key and quickly stood up.
I slide into my footwear and walked out of my room.

Getting to the stairs,i knew it was Steve and Darrel yelling at each other.
I walked faster and i got to the living room.

Edwin and Luke stood back, watching Darrel and Steve exchange hot words.

“Why would you allow her go just because she was using a housekeeper as cover!” Steve yelled.
“You speak like she’s not human, if she had use anyone,i mean anyone,even a stranger i would have done the same too and point of correction,i didn’t let her go. She pushed Mia and escaped”

“I heard you’re a competent CIA Agent but you’re so weak! ” Steve said.
“If i wasn’t competent i wouldn’t have been transferred here to save the asses of fools like you” Darrel replied hotly and i nearly applauded him.

The exchanges were hot.
They are exchanging words just because of an assassin who’s right here with them.

“You’re just a spoilt brat who should have just stayed in your so called wealthy father’s arms” Steve said.
Darrel raised his hand and i quickly stopped him.

“Darrel you shouldn’t raise your hands on a frustrated bitch who’s so pained about you being here instead of him” I said loud and clear making Steve eyes pop out.
Luke and Edwin cleared their throats and asked Steve if he was okay.

“Thanks babe” Darrel smiled.

My cheeks flushed at the word ‘babe’

“Luke, Edwin you guys were outside, didn’t you see her escape?” Darrel asked.
“We did but she was too fast for us” Luke said and Darrel groaned.
“I captured her plate number” Edwin said.

Damn!
I should warn Anne.

“Good!” Darrel said.
“Now,real work has started,you need to inform the CIA leader that i need an IT genius”
“Okay, you’ll get one tomorrow” Luke said.
“It’s very late,you guys can leave. We’ll discuss more tomorrow” Darrel said to them.

Steve didn’t utter a word again but he sent me daggers with his look.
I should have just killed him when i had the chance to.

“Goodnight agent D” Luke and Edwin chorused before walking to the door.
Steve sleazily walked after them.
“Goodnight” Darrel called.

They walked out of the door and i quickly went to bolt it.

I turned back to Darrel who was now seated on the couch.
He rested his head on his palms.

I walked to the kitchen and grabbed a chilled pack of juice from the fridge and a glass cup.
I walked back to the living room and placed it in front of him.
I uncapped the juice and poured some into the cup before handing it to him.

He collected it with a muttered ‘thanks’.

“I hope you’re fine?” I asked.
“I should ask you that, i hope she didn’t hurt you?” He asked i shook my head.
“I’m a weakling as Steve said”
“You’re not!”
“I am..I’ve turned a weakling Mia,i wasn’t this way. I succeed in every case handed to me. Why is this being difficult,so difficult that it has turned me to a weakling. I can’t even think straight anymore” He said with pain in his eyes.

I felt so bad knowing I’m the cause of all this.

“I’m sorry Darrel” I said.
“For?” He asked.
“For not making you apprehend that assassin tonight. I made her escape” I said.
“No! You don’t have to blame yourself for anything,I’m glad she didn’t even shoot you” He said.

“If she hadn’t used me as cover,you would have captured her right?”
“Of course” He said.
“Then I’m the cause,i should be blamed for all these. I’m so sorry” I sniffed.
“Com’on Mia. It’s fine” He sipped his juice.

“But i heard her called your name” He said.
“Yeah,I’m also surprised she knows my name”
“Well … i guess nothing is hard for her to detect”
“I was asleep when she just popped into my room from the window”
“Wow! Didn’t you locked your window?” He asked.
“Yeah”
“Why?” He asked.
“I..i i love to feel natural air while I’m asleep” I lied.

He sighed “You need to start locking it from now on,i actually wanted to go to my room but i heard some sounds when i passed your room. I thought you were watching a movie on your phone but i had a second thought, i opened the door and confirmed my fear. Thank goodness my pistol is always with me.”
“I’m glad you came around,i was scared to the bones” I said.

“I’m surprised she’s not putting on her ninja outfit but i noticed her body seems different,like she had shed off some weight” He said.
“Really?”
“Yeah,her body was just like yours” He said staring at me.

What!
He mustn’t suspect anything.

“Ohh, Really? Her body is just like mine?” I asked.
“Exactly” He smiled.
“I’m sorry for the kiss earlier” He added.
I nodded,my eyes surprisingly trailing to his lips.

I blinked twice before scolding myself.

“Wow! It’s freaking late already” He said.
“Yeah.. I’ll go to bed now” I said and stood up.
“Bed?” He asked.
“Yeah”
“You mean the one in your room?” He asked.
“Yess” I said.

“Hell no! You’re sleeping in my room”

Huh??

?Next morning?

Sunlight bursted through my closed eyes.
I shifted my head and yawned,this pillow seems softer.
i feel like sleeping more but i gotta work.

I opened my eyes slowly and noticed I’m in a not too familiar room.
Something hard moved beneath my arm and i turned to my side to see I was resting my arm on Darrel’s opened chest .

Ohh … I slept in his room.
But he gat a nice chest though.
Sexy and hot!
I resisted the urge to run my fingers across the curly black hair laced on his broad chest.

“I hope you like what you’re seeing?” He suddenly asked and i nearly screamed in fear.

He’s awake!

SIREN Episode 30 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Mia⚔️

I hope you like what you’re seeing?” He suddenly asked and i nearly screamed in fear.

He’s awake!

I shifted away from him and blinked twice.
He was smiling and suddenly started laughing.

Geez!!

“Good morning” He said.
“Good morning” I responded still embarrassed he caught me staring at his damn chest.
“How was your night? I bet it was more beautiful” He said.
“Why should it be?” I asked and sat up on the bed.

I didn’t even changed into my nightwear,i wanted to last night but Darrel won’t let me and i refused to wear his pajamas.
“Why shouldn’t it be?” He threw the question back at me with a slow smile.

He’s looking crazily sexy..his rough hair basked in the sunlight and sunrays streamed across his face.
He was smiling,not knowing his teeth is in contact with the sun.
That almost stole my breath away.
My stomach churned and i bit my lips.

Ah!

“So i was saying did you liked what you see?” He asked.
“What?” I feigned ignorance.
“Hmmn” He licked his lips killing me more.

I really need to go now but why am i not moving.

“There’s nothing bad if you compliment my body, remember i once told you you have nice set of teeth” He said.
“Ohh…you have a nice set of chest too” I said and he laughed.
I was forced to smile too.

“You’re one hell of a funny lady” He said and i shrugged with my lips pressed together.
I finally got the strength to slid off the bed.

“Where to?” He asked with a raised brow.
“My room,i need to get changed and start working” I said searching for my footwear..

I found it.

“Okay,I’ll come join you soon ” He said.
“You don’t have to” I said sliding my feet into my footwear.
“Why?” He asked.
“It’s not the work you’re assigned to do” I said.
“But i…” He was saying but got interrupted by the ringing of his phone.

He shifted closer to his bedside stool and picked it up.

“Katy” He said, his face lighting up.
“I will leave now” I said and he nodded before picking up his call.
I walked out of his room and can’t help but feel a little bit of jealousy.

He smiles whenever he mentions her name.
Is he in love with her? Then why did he kiss me!
Just because my lips is attractive to him huh?

I huffed angrily and opened the door to my room before banging it hard after me.
I peeled off my clothes and walked into the bathroom still fuming.

??

I was in the shower when my senses came back to me.

Im jealous!
Why the hell should i be jealous?
I’m not freaking here for that,I’m here to eliminate this guy and yet i get jealous whenever i smell any lady close to him.
Isn’t that crazy?

Yeah,he kissed me and i must admit i enjoyed the kiss.
I guess it was just a normal kiss even though i wish it wasn’t.
I wish it wasn’t? Then what did i wished it was?

I sighed and scrubbed my arm.
I don’t understand what I’m feeling anymore.

Mia!
What is wrong with you?

“Mia,are you done?” Darrel asked loudly jolting me out of my thoughts.
I frowned before answering,i know it’s useless since he can’t see me.
“No, is there anything you want me to do for you?” I asked.
“No”

‘Then leave! ‘ I almost said.
“Are you done talking to her?” I found myself asking.
“Yeah,it was a short call” He said.
“Okay” I said, before turning off the shower.
“I’ll wait for you in the living room” He said and i heard my door close.

I rolled my eyes before grabbing a towel from the rack..
I won’t join him downstairs anytime soon,I’m gonna take all my time to clean upstairs.
He should go continue talking to KATY!

I wrapped my towel around my body and removed my shower cap before walking back to my room.
I started getting dressed.

---

I walked down the stairs after I’m done with the cleaning.
I met him sitting on the couch in the living room with loads of files in front of him.
He’s not looking happy as earlier.

“D. What’s wrong?” I asked.
“The CIA leader just called me now and told me how Steve confirmed that I’m incompetent and not the right person for this investigation” He said.
“Really?”
“Yeah, and he said if i don’t do what I’m here for,he’s gonna lay me off. He’s gonna send me back!” He said rubbing his forehead.

I sighed.
I’m right here before you Darrel!
The person you’re toiling to meet is right here before you.

“Com’on you don’t have to be so worried about this. Everyone knows how difficult this assassin is to apprehend. If it wasn’t so difficult why didn’t they do it themselves. Why did they summon you? ” I said.
“But truly,i think I’m starting to slack. I was trusted to this,that’s the reason i was sent here but I’m not impressing them” He said with a huge frown.

“Impression doesn’t matter Darrel. You know?” I said and he smiled.
“Thanks Mia”
“It’s fine so what are you doing with this files?” I asked.
“I’m checking it out,i might see a clue about her ” He said and i laughed inwardly.

Not even in your dream.

“So have you found any?” I asked.
“Not really… she’s so difficult” He breathed out.
“I’ll advise you to be very careful cause she’s deadly” I said.
“I know but I’m freaking prepared for her” He said.

We shall see…

“Thats a good spirit. Continue with your ‘futile’ search, I’ll go make breakfast now” I said and he nodded.
“I’ll leave for my office” He said and stood up.
I nodded and headed to the direction of the kitchen.

“Mia” I heard Darrel called.
I turned “huh?”
“,Are you hiding anything from me?” He asked with a solemn look that made my heart beat faster.
“What do you mean?” I managed to ask .
“You act like you’re hiding something from me,i noticed that long ago” He said and i quickly forced out a defensive smile.

“Well, everyone i meet do say they feel like I’m hiding something from them but no! I’m not, that’s the way i am. I keep to myself and that make people suspect things that are not true”
“Really?” He asked.
“Of course, what can i be hiding from you. I’ve told you about my family and all” I said.

He shrugged and picked his files.
I just hope he won’t start making investigations about me,now that he’s starting to suspect me.

He won’t find anything about me though.

“So, can i go make breakfast now?” I asked.
“Of course but what i actually mean is that do you have a boyfriend that you’re probably hiding from me?” He asked and i breathed out.
“Why do you think i have a boyfriend?” I asked.

“First,as beautiful as you are,you can’t be single” He said and i smiled.
“Secondly, i..i..i kissed you and you didn’t yelled at me or mention having a boyfriend. And also,the wrong delivery you lied about” He smiled and a gasp escaped my throat.

Nath told him?

“I actually heard you yelling at the guy to leave,i didn’t see the guy though but tell me; do you have a boyfriend?” He asked and i sighed.
“I do not know why most people believe that beautiful girls are always in a relationship.” I said.

“So are you saying you are not in a relationship?” He asked with a raised brow.
“Yeah, I’m single” I said and wondered why his face lit up.
He smiled.
“Why are you smiling?” I asked.
“Am i?” He asked and i nodded.

“Geez” He rubbed his nose and i laughed.
“So what about that guy?” He asked, widening his eyes.
“He’s a pesterer ” I snickered.
“Should i help you kick off his ass?” He scoffed and i laughed.
“I will do that myself when next he comes” I said..

“Good! I gotta go face what I’m sent here for” He said.
“Of course! And i gotta face what I’m employed here for” I said.
“Alright chef Mia” He bowed dramatically.
“Fine, agent Darrel Holden” I saluted,almost stumbling in the process.

We both laughed.

“I’m starving!! Breakfast please! ” Nath yelled from outside and we laughed more.

???????????

“The guy is a freaking dickhead” Nath said and i sent him a playful glare.
We were both seated in the compound after having breakfast.

Darrel is in his office, buried in his work.

“Darrel figured out that i lied about the wrong delivery” I said.
“Really?”
“Yeah,i actually thought you spilled the beans” I said.
“Com’on i promised you i won’t so there’s no way i would tell him. You shouldn’t ignore the fact that Agent D. is smart”
“Of course,he’s smarter than the word ‘smart’ ” I smiled.

“So who’s the guy?” Nath asked me.
“You mean the one that came the other day?” I asked and he nodded.
“A pesterer” I said.
“A pesterer? He seems like more” Nath stared into the pool before facing me.

“He’s a friend” I said.
“Ohh… So what’s happening between you and agent D. ?” He asked smiling sheepishly.
“What?” I asked.
His smile widened and i shook my head.
“I don’t understand what you’re saying Nath” I lied.
“Com’on don’t lie to me. You like agent D. right?” He grinned and i stared on.

Is it that obvious?

“Yeah,i like Darrel. I like you too,i like everyone who acts nice to me” I said and he groaned.

Right?
I like Darrel cause he’s being nice to me.
That’s all.

“That’s not what i mean” He said and i stood up from the chair.
“You don’t wanna talk but i gat my answer already” He said.
“Which answer huh?” I asked smacking his forehead in the process.
“Ouch” He yelped.

I laughed and stuck out my tongue at him.
“Next time, you don’t try to know the answers to certain things” I said before walking away,still laughing at my wicked act.

⚔️Darrel⚔️

“I need to go check on the remaining ones I’m baking” Mia said, throwing a cookie into her mouth.
I nodded with a mouth full of crunchy chocolate cookies.

We were seated in the living room after lunch, having hot chocolate cookies and drink.
Of course Nath has been served his.

I watched her walked to the kitchen with smiles on my face.

She’s single!
Isn’t that a great news?

I don’t know why her single status is giving me so much joy.
I shouldn’t even be concerned about it but I’ve been so concerned since i kissed her.

I can still remember how my lips melted against hers.
How could a kiss be so breathtaking.
I’ve always wanted to kiss her and i couldn’t resist it anymore, not when her lips looked inviting and succulent.

My heart was drawn to her more.
Whatever it is that im feeling for her is increasing and i don’t know if i want it to or not.
I have no control over it.

Do i have feelings for her?
Or i like her just because of how nice and hard-working she is.

I’ve had nice and hard-working ladies but none has ever made me feel this way.
Mia is the only lady that has ever bursted my brain .

But it’s just two weeks,how can i develop feelings in just two weeks.
I think it’s lust and i should get rid of it immediately.
The more i keep thinking about this,the more it seems complicated.

I grabbed the pack of juice and poured more into my glass cup.
I was about lifting it to my mouth when the front door opened and closed with a bang.

Nath doesn’t bang the door.

I turned and was a bit surprised to see Steve walking into the living room with a not so nice look.
I looked behind him but couldn’t see Luke or Edwin.

“They didn’t come with me” He said.
“What are you doing here?” I asked.
“Wow! Enjoying cookies when you’re supposed to work” He said.
“You haven’t answered my question” I said and adjusted on the couch.

He walked closer to me, obviously forcing a smile.
“I’m here to kill you” He said in a whisper.
“I’m not surprised” I laughed.
“You think I’m joking?” He asked.
“Of course you are” I said.

He laughed…”I guess you’re gonna believe me when you start getting visits in the columbarium”
“Get out of here. I think it’s high time i reported you” I said.
“So sad,you won’t get the chance to” He said and i saw him dip his hand in his back pocket.

I know he’s trying to pull out a gun but is he serious?

He pointed the gun at me in a flash, leaving me shocked.
I didn’t knew he was serious this time.
I thought it was one of his normal threats.
How dare he try to kill me!

“I’m gonna kill anyone that appears now” He said wicked,his finger laced on the trigger.

Geez!
I hope Mia stays in the kitchen.

His pistol was pointed at me in a way that I’ll get shot immediately if I make a move,but I’m Darrel and I’ll definitely make a move.

I sighed and quickly thought of what to do.
“You’re trying to hide your fear right?” He asked.
“Fear? I’m not afraid. I’ve been attacked by better people so who the hell do you think you are?” I asked.

His face went furious and he tightened his finger on the trigger.

“Darrel,the cookies are bur..” Mia was saying but stopped when she saw what was happening.

Damn!

Steve pointed the pistol in her direction and smiled.
“Remember what i told you” He said.

Mia glanced at me and then back at Steve.
There was no look of fear in her eyes.

“How can you be bitter to this extent?” She asked Steve whose face turned surprise.
I’m surprised too…she’s not even afraid of the gun pointed at her.

I shifted a bit, unknowingly to Steve.
“You can run your mouth but I’m gonna destroy you before you go further” Steve said about pulling the trigger when i kicked the pistol from his hand..

It slid across the floor and i quickly stood up and made to pick it.
He hit me hard in the stomach and i groaned while falling.
I crawled to the direction of the pistol but he crushed my hand with his strong shoes.

“Arrgh!” I gritted my teeth and sent a strong punch in his face.
He staggered back and swore loudly.
We both scurried to the direction of the gun.

Steve was about picking it up when someone kicked it away.
I raised up my head to see Mia.

“Mia, please leave! He’s gonna hurt you” I said.
“Then i guess you don’t know me” She smiled.
She dragged Steve closer to herself and i wondered what she was doing until she sent two punches in his face.

Jeez-us-christ!!!

Steve groaned in pain, holding his face in his palms.
He shifted back and tried to hit Mia but she grabbed his arm and twisted it.
She used her knee to send a kick to his stomach before sending a flying kick to his face.

Steve tried to move out of her grip but she didn’t let him.
She sent a flying kick to his face.

He fell flat on the floor, and my mouth went agape.
Why do i think she fights exactly like that assassin?

SIREN Episode 31 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

⚔️Darrel⚔️

He fell flat on the floor, and my mouth went agape.
Why do i think she fights exactly like that assassin?

Steve groaned in pain ,his face soaked with sweat.
Mia was about pouncing on him again when i quickly stopped her.

“Mia, please it’s okay” I said and she glanced at me breathing heavily.
I stood up from the floor and walked to her..
My back hurts terribly.

“Please just let him go” I said.
“He tried to kill you Darrel” She said.
“I know, just let him go.” I said and she sighed before unfolding her fist.

“Darrel,call the police” She said.
“No w …” I was saying.
“Now!” She said,threatening to continue hitting Steve.
“Okay.. okay” I said and rushed to the landline on the table.

I punched in some numbers and dialed it..i kept glancing back at Mia as it rang.
She might kill Steve if she continues hitting him.

I have a lot of questions for her…

?Hello” A voice bursted into my thought.

?Well… someone bursted into my apartment and tried to kill me.

?Your home address?

? JUST Estate….

?Do all you can to be safe till we get there. We’ll be there in some minutes.

The call disconnected and i stood up and turned to walk back to Mia.
I stared at Steve on the floor and noticed Mia had tied his hands behind his back.

I shook my head and stared at her non-smiling face.
“Mia you’re kinda scaring me” I said.
She isn’t looking like the Mia i know,her face had turn cold and she’s looking like she can beat up thousands of people.
She’s looking dangerous.

She laughed,her face softening a little.
“I’m sorry for scaring you D. I’m just pissed at what this dirtbag tried to do” She said.
“Is that what you look like when pissed?” I asked.

I saw another different thing on her face not anger.
That dangerous look.

“Did i looked terrible?” She asked.
“Not terrible but kinda dangerous” I said.
“Ohh… Just so you know,i can be dangerous when angry” she said.
“Noted” I said and she smiled.

“Loosen this damn thing” Steve groaned.
“You came here to kill but you weren’t even prepared. What sort of cop are you?” Mia asked with disgust.
“If he had been prepared, then i might have died” I said.
“Not when I’m here” She said boldly that i smiled.

“What’s happening?” We heard Nath gasped.
We both turned to look at him.

“You allowed a killer in” Mia said.
“A killer? You mean Steve?” Nath asked with huge eyes.
“Steve tried to shoot Darrel ” she said.
“Oh..my! I wouldn’t have allowed him in if i knew that was what he came here for.” Nath said.

“Have you called the cops?” He asked and i nodded.
“I’m still surprised Steve can try to kill me. I never knew it had gotten to this.”
“He’s a bitter soul who would do anything to get what he want” Mia said.

“I trusted him even though I’m not close to him in any way” I said, sitting down on the couch and raking my hair with my hand.
“Don’t trust anyone, not even your closest pal,cause you can never tell what’s goes on in their mind. Anyone is capable of doing anything. I believe trusting oneself is the best.” Nath said and everyone fell silent for a while.

I realize i trust so many people…
My Dad,my best friends in California, Mia, Nath…
Is there anyone i should distrust?
What if they end up hurting me?
No,they can’t.

I breathed in and glanced at Steve.
I should have just let him go without involving the police.
But he might come back if i don’t.

The bangs on the gate cleared the absurd silence.
“The cops are here” Mia muttered.
“I’ll be back” Nath said rushing out of the door.

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“Do you wanna press charges?” One of the cops asked me after handcuffing Steve and throwing him in their car.
“Yes” Mia said.
“You’re the one he tried to kill right?” The cop asked and i nodded.
“Then speak up” He said.
“Is it a must i press charges?” I asked.
“Even if you don’t, he’ll be punished according to the law” he said.
“Then do that” I said and he nodded before joining the rest in the car.

“Weakling” Steve spat.
“You’re the weakling punk!” Nath said and Mia laughed.

He opened the gate and the police car drove out.
I sighed, feeling a bit sorry for Steve.
I’m getting weaker, i know.

I don’t even know myself anymore.
Am i still Darrel Holden,the competent CIA agent in California?
Nah! I’m not.
I’m becoming someone else..
My body has been switched.

I’ve gone weak! to the extent of someone trying to kill me because of how obviously weak i am.
How did i get this weak!
Why!!
When!

“He should go face the wrath of the law” Nath said.
“Of course” Mia responded.

I slowly walked back into the house, not concerned about what they were saying.

I sat on the couch immediately i got into the house cause my legs suddenly felt weak.
I’m not sure of how capable i am anymore for this mission given to me.

They should just summon another person cause a weakling can’t handle the job of this assassin.
I’m a weakling as Steve said.

I feel empty and i know i don’t belong here anymore..

My eyes felt heavy and i smiled sadly.
The last time i cried was when i lost my mum.
I can’t give in to tears now.

I raised up my head and widened my eyes a bit,to make the threatening tears stop.

“Darrel” Mia called and i dropped my head, my tears fell at the same time.
She was standing in front of me looking shocked.

“Darrel?” She said and quickly used the hem of her blouse to wipe my tears.
The only person that did that when i’m crying is my mum!

My tears stopped abruptly and i stared at the lady who’s unknowingly acting as my mum .

She was looking worried and a bit sad.
She sat beside me and made me place my head on her shoulder.
She’s trying to comfort me but the foolish me is feeling another thing entirely.

Will i continue to deny my feelings for her?
Will i continue to cover my feelings for her as lust?

It’s lust…it should be lust.

We remained like that for some minutes before she spoke up.

“Darrel” She called.
“Y..you were you crying, why?” She asked and i was forced to raise my head from her shoulder.
I stared into her eyes and tried to read what she’s thinking at the moment but i couldn’t.

I’m reading something else instead.

Mia, what are you doing to me!

⚔️Mia⚔️

I walked to the door after having a little chit chat with Nath.
Is that how i will also be pushed into the police van when im caught?

No!
I can’t be caught!
Never!

I opened the door and walked into the house.
I got to the living room and met Darrel seated with his head up.

Huh?

I walked to him worriedly.
“Darrel” I called and he dropped his head to look at me, i was shocked to find tears dropping from his eyes.

My heart nearly stopped, with different questions filling my head.
He’s crying?

“Darrel?” I asked and couldn’t help but use the hem of blouse to wipe off his tears.
I resisted the urge to cry at that moment.
Why did they have to push him into this?
He’s feeling like he has gone weak but i,the assassin is capable of making anyone go weak.
If it was another person in his position,i bet the person would have been long gone.

But Darrel is strong!
So strong!

“Y..you were you crying, why?” I asked and felt disappointed when he raised his head from my shoulder.
I wish he can remain that way,i love the feeling.

“Do you know why Steve attacked me?” He asked.
“Cause he hates you” I said and he shook his head.
“No, he did that cause of how weak i am” He said and quickly stopped me when i tried to talk.

“Don’t try to defend me Mia,i don’t need that at all” He said and i bit my lower lip before tucking my hair behind my ears.
“Do you know why that assassin keeps appearing in this house like she own it?” He asked and it took a while before i answered.
“No” I said slowly.

“Cause she already figured out how weak i am” I said.
“You’re not weak Darrel! Even if you are stronger,trust me that assassin is capable of appearing in your house like she own it. The damn assignment they gave to you is freaking hard for a person. That’s what made you think you’re weak. This freaking assignment is hard enough to make anyone weak. They pushed just you into it when you should have a team where you share ideas . That might be an easier way of capturing her” I said.

He sighed.

Even with a team!
I remain uncaptured!

He swallowed hard and whisked his hand through his hair.

You almost made me cry D.

“But, why should someone be this cruel to kill people like they’re nothing” He said and i shrugged.

“It hurt me deeply whenever i hear of the innocent people dieing by her hand. What if her any of her relative is being murdered that way? Or what if she is murdered that way” He said and i almost felt bad but no!
I can’t feel bad for taking lives!
I love killing!

“She always slip off my hands anytime i try to capture her. She kills people,then why should she be afraid of getting killed.” He said.

That got to me!

“No one wishes to die but she keeps murdering them in cold blood without considering the pain of their family. Loosing a close one can be so painful”

I stared on without uttering a word.
Why’s he making me feel guilty!
Why’s he making me almost regret what i enjoy doing most…
Why’s he making me feel bad!

“I sometimes wonder if she’s doing it for money or cruelty… If it’s for cruelty,then she’s the most cruel person I’ve ever known. She has been killing for years without looking back, does she knows the condition she left the families of the victims. Does she know the pain of loosing loved ones” He sighed angrily.

I held on the couch tightly with tears almost building up in my eyes.

I feel completely bad for all I’ve done.
I feel guilty.
I feel sorry.
I feel like the most terrible person on earth.

But i can’t stop.
Can i?

“I can’t bear the thought of her murdering more people and that’s why I’m gonna put in more effort in capturing her.” He said.

“Are you okay?” He asked and i nodded.

His phone started ringing and he picked it up on the table.
“Dad” he muttered and glanced at me.
“Excuse me” He said and stood up. He walked away speaking into his phone.

My mind went wild with the thought of everything he had said.
I’m trying not to feel bad but that feeling keep coming.

I’ve never for once felt bad about what i do but now….

Well,no matter how i feel bad.
I can never quit.

I sighed,thinking of the day I’m gonna murder Darrel.
Surprisingly,that brought a huge pain to my heart.
It’s what I’m sent here for and no matter how he’s been nice to me.

I have to kill him eventually.

My phone buzzed in my pocket and i glanced round the living room before pulling it out.
I unlocked it and stared at the screen.

?You have a new mission,check your email.

?Boss.

‘It hurt me deeply whenever i hear of the innocent people dieing by her hand. What if her any of her relative is being murdered that way? Or what if she is murdered that way’ Darrel’s word echoed in my ears .

Oh no!
Mia, remember this is what you love doing most and you’re gonna do it!

I’ve never had a second thought over any mission assigned to me.
So,why now!

I dropped my phone and blocked my ears as his words kept echoing.

Arrrgh!

“Mia,what’s wrong?” I heard Darrel asked behind me.
I sighed.
“I’m fine” I said, trying to control my breathing.
“But you were just covering your ears” He said.
“Uh…The TV is loud” I lied.
“It’s not” He said and i also glanced at the TV which volume is stupidly low.

I quickly searched for what to say but i couldn’t come up with anything.
I used a huge smile to cover my nervousness.

He was about talking when his phone rang again.
I sighed in relief as he walked away.

“How dare you disappoint me huh!” I nearly yelled at the TV.

?Hours later?

I returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner after changing into a more comfortable outfit…

**

Darrel strolled in after i was done.

“Hey beauty” He said cheerfully
“You’ve been locked up in your office for hours” I said, closing the fridge.
I walked back to the cabinet.

He came to stand beside me.

“I’m working hard on capturing the city’s nightmare ” He said.
“Good luck on that” I said.
“Thanks” He smiled but i noticed his smile suddenly stopped.

And he wasn’t looking at my face anymore,i traced his gaze and noticed he was staring at my arm.

OMG!
The bullet scar!

I swallowed hard,lost at what to say.

“Wh..what happened to you?” He asked pointing to my arm.
“Huh?” I asked.
” Your arm?” He said with a puzzled look.
“A home accident” I lied.

“This is a bullet scar mia! What have you been hiding from me.” He yelled so loud that i stepped back in fear.

SIREN Episode 28
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