SIREN Episode 60 – 61 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

SIREN Episode 60 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

I..i am the assassin you came over to New York to apprehend” I said with my eyes tightly closed.

Fear raced in my heart, and all i could think of that moment was Darrel facial expression.
My breathing cease and i could not open my eyes cause i can’t bear to see the pain or rather shock in Darrel’s eyes.

I had decided to tell him the truth the moment i walked out of the house.
I was just few houses away and i saw how Darrel drove out of the compound, obviously in search of me.

It had been a hard decision cause i know he things will fall apart, he won’t like me anymore but Darrel is someone i should not keep things from,especially this terrible secret of mine.
If he finds out himself,then it’ll be more disastrous.

I had cried as i stood in the rain, though i love being in the rain but this is a different case cause i knew by tomorrow i would be in the cell.
I won’t be seeing Darrel nor Nath again.

Well i should pay a huge price for my actions.
I killed people mercilessly… Is there any other greater punishment than death?

It had taken the whole of my strength to finally open up to Darrel and right now my stomach churned in anticipation.

Bad anticipation.

Katy knows about it, she knows who i am,she knows I’m the assassin even if there’s not enough proof.

She knows.

Yet she kept quiet? She should have helped me tell Darrel instead of making me feel this horrible.
I should be in prison without having to face Darrel.

But would he have believed?

Darrel trusts me so much. He trusts me so much but now I’ve betrayed that trust.
I wish i met him before meeting boss, but even if i had met him then. I would still go for boss cause my whole heart cried for blood.
I stopped memories from replaying in my head.

I need to face this present situation.

My breathing raced when i realised Darrel has not said anything for minutes.

He has been mute.

He must be shocked, hurt and disappointed.

Tears filled my closed eyes and i gripped the bed spread.
My throat ached painfully but my heart ached more.

I knew this is not gonna be good, but Darrel please say something.
I waited for more minutes and there was no sound except his breathing.

Now. What’s going on?

I sniffed and started opening my eyes slowly.
My gaze was dazed for a while but it became clear when i fully opened my eyes.

What!

Darrel is sleeping.
He has been sleeping all this while.

Damn!
Not when i finally summoned courage to say this.

I felt disappointed and relieved at the same time.
But when would i ever gather my courage again.
Darrel,you should have stayed awake.

I stared at his loving face,he must be so tired.
He even got drunk in a bid to keep him awake so he could watch over me.

I sighed and got up from the bed.
Heat rushed to my face as i discovered I’m unclad.

Wh…at!

Darrel probably undressed me, i guess that was the only choice he had but..
Damn!
He has seen it all.

Urrgh…
Now I’m regretting why i collapsed.

Darrel stirred and i quickly picked a t-shirt from his wardrobe.
I slipped it on and it dropped just above my thighs.
I smiled at the softness on my skin and i can perceived his scent.
I hugged it to my body and giggled lightly before going back to Darrel.

It was near hell shifting him to a comfortable position.
Darrel is huge, so difficult to move by a tiny me.

I gave a loud sigh when i finally moved him to a comfortable position.
I covered him with blanket and couldn’t help but stare at his face.
“Thank you” I kissed his cheeks.

‘for?’ I asked myself.
‘for everything’ i answered.

I proceeded to pick the bottles and cups of coffee.
I took one last glance at Darrel properly tucked in the blanket.
I grinned cause it made me feel like his mother and him, my little child.

Not even in my dreams.

I laughed as i walked out of his room.
I descended the stairs to the kitchen.

**

I finished washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen.
I’m left starving, I’ve not had anything to eat since yesterday.
I need to prepare something real fast.

Well…coffee and sandwich will do.

*

I sat on the dining chair with my mouth full.
I had started eating from the kitchen before arriving at the dining.

Yeah…I’m that hungry.

If Darrel wasn’t asleep when i made my confession then i wouldn’t be here.
I would be on my way to police custody.
I’m glad he didn’t hear me but I’m worried as well cause i don’t think i can ever face the fear i experienced tonight while confessing to Darrel.

What if he finds out himself?

Should i just run away?

No. I won’t.
I’m prepared to take anything, I’m prepared to pay for my sins.

I picked my cup of coffee and gulped it down my throat.
I stood up and cleared the table to the kitchen. I washed my dish and rinsed my coffee cup.
I placed it in it’s place before walking to the living room.

My luggage sat on the floor.. wet.
I glanced at my phone on the couch and hoped it hasn’t been destroyed by water.
I picked it up and sighed in relief. It’s in good position.

What if someone had gone through my luggage.
My pistol, ninja outfit,mask,wigs and boots are in there.
I kneel beside it and open the box.
Thankfully, it still remained the way i arranged it, no one has touched it.

I carried it and hurried to my room.
A familiar scent greeted me as i walked into my room.
I closed the door behind me, dropped the luggage and moved to the window.

It’s dawn.

I turned back to my luggage, opened the box and brought out my wet clothes one after the other.
‘I should rewash them all’ I thought as i brought it out.

I finally saw my weapons…

This situation is sure funny, i once get happy whenever i set my eyes on these weapons but now i disdain them.
I shook my head as memories started replaying in my head.

I packed the weapons back to my bathroom cabinet and then proceeded to spin my clothes.

Minutes later, i was arranging them into my wardrobe.

???

It’s morning and i already resumed my duty.
I started cleaning the house.

I’d love to be done before Darrel is awake or he’s gonna stop me.

I hurried with my chores and in some minutes, i was done with the down part of the house.
I packed the cleaning tools and proceeded to the upper part of the house.

?️

I shivered slightly as i walked out of the bathroom in my towel.
I just had my morning bath after getting done with the chores.

Damn!
I feel good.

I selected blue pair of shorts and white t-shirt from my wardrobe.
I picked out my undies too and dried my body.

I deliberated on what to make for breakfast while getting dressed.
I know Darrel and Nath will be starving once they are awake.

I think chicken casserole dish will do.

I slipped my phone into the pocket of my shorts before walking out of my room.

???

I’m halfway done with preparing breakfast when i heard footsteps on the stairs.

Darrel is awake.

I sigh, deliberately facing the meal I’m making.
I feel his presence in the kitchen and i almost turn.

“Mia” He says and my heart stirred in my chest.
“Darrel” I said and turn to him.

His eyes looks tired and weak like he didn’t had any sleep.
He hand brush his tousled hair and walked closer to me.

“You should be resting not cooking” He said and i shrugged.

“I’m sorry about what happened” He said.
“Com’on, you had no fault in it” I said.
“I do”
“You do not”

“Are you okay now?” He asked and i nodded.
“You sure?”
“Yeah Darrel, I’m fine” I said.
He nodded.
“Your body was so cold that my heart trembled, i thought i was gonna loose you” He said, hugging me tightly.
I buried my head in his chest and closed my eyes as he stroked my hair.

“I’m sorry i made you worried” I said.
“It’s fine but are you sure you’re okay now?” He asked.
“I am. I did my chores already” I said and wished i hadn’t said that the moment Darrel pulled away from me.

“You shouldn’t have done anything! You deserve to rest” He said, raising his voice a little.
“Darrel, I’m fine. I can’t just sit doing nothing”
“You can, i don’t want you stressing yourself after what happened.”
“I’m fine!”

“You’re not, i…” He was saying but suddenly rubbed his forehead.

“Are you okay? You’re having hangover” I said.
“I’m not” He said.
“You are”
“Well…yeah”He admitted.
“I’m sorry” I said.
“For wah?” He asked, furrowing his brow.
“You drank so you could stay awake to watch over me” I said.
“Is that what you’re sorry for?” He asked and i nodded .
“Com’on Mia, you should know I’ll do anything for you” He said and my throat tightened in tears.

“You’ll do anything for me?” I asked.
“Yeah”

‘i want you to forgive me after finding out I’m the city’s nightmare. I want you to still love me and care for me’

“Now,go have your bath so you can eat and then take some drug” I said.
“Im fi..”
“Please” I interrupted.

He sighed before walking out of the kitchen.

???

I watch Darrel and Nath eat, my meal is right in front of me but I’m not so hungry.
I had sandwich and coffee.

“So…what happened yesterday?” Nath asked.
“I thought you wanted to eat first” Darrel said.
“No, we can discuss it now” Nath said.

“Katy actually called my boss in California and told him I’m still keeping my distraction in the house..”
“Your distraction?” Nath asked.
“Mia”
“Ohh” Nath said.

“He threatened to come over to New York to confirm what Katy said and then make me lose my job if i still have Mia in the house”
“Damn! That was why Mia left?” Nath asked and we nodded.
“It was so heated yesterday, i can’t believe I’ll be this calm the next morning” Darrel said.

“You all left me worried and confused” Nath said.
” And do you know what Katy said after Mia left?” Darrel asked.
“What?”

“She said Mia is the assassin I’m here to apprehend, isn’t that funny?” Darrel laughed and my heart beat so fast in my chest.
Katy knows.
Yeah, im aware she knows but she told Darrel and he didn’t believe her.

Did Darrel trust me that much?
Then it’ll be difficult to tell him the truth .

“Damn that motherfucker!” Nath said and they both laughed.

“And why is that boss of yours not here yet?” Nath said.
“His flight has been cancelled due to the weather so i guess he won’t be here anytime soon” Darrel said.
“Yass!” Nath grinned.
“I’ll make sure i capture the assassin before he arrives” Darrel said and my heart pounded harder.

“Then he’ll bless our union” He added, smiling happily at me.
“What’s wrong?” He asked.
“N.. nothing” I said.
“You’re shocked over what Katy said? Nath asked.

“Yeah” I said.

“I didn’t believe her okay?” Darrel said and i nodded.

You should have.

“And that was why i made her leave too” He said.

My phone vibrated in the pocket of my shorts and i brought it out.
It’s a message. I clicked on it.

? Don’t think it’s over.

Don’t think you can just leave as you wish.

Come to Pine estate now!

⚔️Boss⚔️

I gasped.

“What’s wrong?” Darrel asked.

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SIREN Episode 61 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

What’s wrong?” I ask Mia, cause she suddenly gasped when she glanced at her phone.
“N.. nothing is w..rong” She stutter.
“Are you being threatened?” I ask worriedly getting up from the dining chair.
“No… it’s fine” She said.
“Let me have a look” i said stretching my hand to take the phone from her grip but the way she quickly move the phone away startled me.

What?

“Darrel, i swear it’s nothing. It’s just that a new episode of my favorite kdrama has been released and I’m so surprised cause it came real fast”
“Ohh… really?” I sigh in relief.
“Yeah”
“You gat me worried” I said and sit back.
I notice she has not touched her breakfast.

“Why aren’t you eating?” Nath ask, beating me to it.
“I had sandwich and coffee at dawn”
“Ohhhh..i wanted to ask too” I said.
“But i beat you to it” Nath grin and i scoff playfully.
We laugh.

“Mia, you were saying something before i slept off” I say, remembering she said she had something to tell me.
“Huh?” She ask.
“I mean, you were saying something before i slept off, you said you had something to tell me”
“Oh.. yeah, i only wanted to tell you I’m sorry”
“Aaarrgh” I roll my eyes and she laugh.

“So, how’s your fiancee?” Mia ask Nath.
“She’s fine, busy as hell but she promised to let go of some work after we get married” Nath smile happily.
“Nath, i don’t know why you have to wait till i solve this case before you get married”
“I can’t get married knowing you’re yet to apprehend that godforsaken assassin! And didn’t you noticed she has not killed anyone recently” Nath said.

“Maybe she’s changed” Mia said.
“Changed? Even if she’s changed,that won’t stop me from apprehending her”
“Really?” Mia ask.
“Of course,cause her being changed does not brink back the people she’s killed. She needs to pay hugely for her cruel actions”
“Yeah” Nath said.

I finish my meal and gulp the water in my glass cup.
“Yeah” I stretch, satisfied.
“I guess I’ll leave you guys now”
“Why?” Mia ask.
“I need to resume my investigation.”
“You need to rest too” Mia said.
“I’ll do that later” I get on my feet, plant kisses on her cheeks and wave at Nath before moving to my office.

I push the door open and walk in,.
I already planned out number one strategy.
I need to plan out number two strategy.
Once i arrive at number three strategy then I’m good to go.

I close the door and walk to my desk, i arrange the files properly before sitting.
I turn on my laptop and wait for a few seconds.
It came into life and i quickly go through my first strategy.

Yeah!

Now i should plan the second..

My phone ringtone interrupt my thoughts.
I always put my phone on silent whenever I’m here, how did it skip my mind.
I pick it up and glance at the screen.

Eric.

He surely wants to talk to me about Katy and I’m not in for that now.
I ignore the call and switch my phone to silence.

I resumed work but my heart would not stop pounding in guilt.

I feel like I’ve wronged Katy.

??California??

⚔️Eric⚔️

“He’s not picking up” i announce sadly to Katy who has been crying.

We are seated in her office and I’ve been comforting her since she came back from New York.
Hearing what Darrel did to her pissed me off.
How could he choose another person over our friendship.

“H..he said I’m not his friend anymore” Katy sniff, wiping her tears.
“Katy, he only said that because he was angry at the moment”
“No! He meant it” She resume her tears.
“Ahh” I sigh, passing her the fifth handkerchief.

“You know how much i love him” She said blowing her nose loudly.
“Yeah i know”
“Watching him love another woman hurts me so much. Eric he believed her over me despite the years I’ve spent loving just him”

“I told you then to tell Darrel how you feel but you kept it yourself, now, see how everything is ruined” i said, feeling really sorry for her.
“I love him” She cried loudly.
“I know you do”
“Why can’t he love me back” She cried harder.
“It’s not his fault Katy, it’s his heart. I know Darrel would have gladly returned your love if he could but his heart points to another person”
“Why does it have to be his housekeeper, why?”

“As i said,his heart should be blamed. Katy it’s high time you moved on with someone else” I said.
“But it’s Darrel i love, i can’t stop loving him”
“You have to try Katy, you can’t keep wasting your time on someone who doesn’t love you. Go for the one who love you. I know it’s hard but you just have to try. Please” I said.

“I don’t think i can, i can’t love another person” She said.
“You have to try”
“I can’t…” She is saying, when her phone ringtone interrupted her.
“I can’t answer any call for now” She said, wiping her face.
“Com’on, it might be boss” i said.
“I don’t wanna talk to anyone” She said.

“Mmm” I sigh glancing at her phone.
“It’s Darrel” I said and she almost jump from her chair.
She grab her phone and quickly answer it.
I shook my head.

?Darrel!

“Place it on speaker” I said and she did.

?Katy, I’m sorry. I know i hurt you with my words and actions, I’m deeply sorry.

?It’s fine Darrel, I’m sorry too” She smile.

Huh?

?I spoke that way cause i was pissed. You still remain my buddy and know that i love you.

Her eyes clouded with tears and she smile widely.

?I love you too Darrel, thank you.

?Katy, can you please do something for me?

?What? I’ll do anything.

?Is that a promise?

?Yeah, it’s a promise.

?Katy, i want you to move on. Please just stop loving me, i know it’s hard but please just try. Go for the one that loves you, i want you to feel what love is like, if you keep loving me then I’m afraid you can never feel what love is like, you’re my buddy and i want the best for you. Katy please, I’ll be so happy if you can do that for me.

Katy fell silent and stare into space.
Tears roll down her eyes and she wipe them off.

?Just try for me Katy. Please.

?I wi..ll, i will do what you said Darrel” She said and i nearly jump off the chair in excitement.

“Finally!” I scream.

? Wow! Thank you so much Katy, I’m glad you listened to me. I’m so happy you finally decided to set things straight. I know it hurts but it’s just for a short period of time. Remember there’s no rainbow without rain, you know what i went through in the hands of love before i also met Mia. You’re beautiful Katy and i know you’ll find your Prince charming soon and just know that I’ll always be there for you.

?Thanks Darrel for making me see a new path.

?That’s the least i can do for you. I’ll be done with this case soon and I’ll be back in California okay?”

?Okay D.

?I need to get back to work now and i know Eric is there with you. Say hi to him for me.

?Okay D. And my regards to Mia.

?Really?

?Yeah.

? Okay, i will. Bye.

?Bye.

She drop her phone and sigh deeply.
I can see how hard she’s trying to hold her tears.

“It’s okay Katy, remember we are in a world where everything won’t always go your way, you just have to let some things go” I say, patting her back.

She nods.

“So have you now decided to…” I ask.
“Move on” She completed my words and just then Mark appeared at the office door.

Yass!
Perfect moment!

?New York?

⚔️Mia⚔️

“Darrel, I’m off to the grocery store” I call loudly standing in front of his office door.
“Hold on, I’ll go with you” He said.
“No, it’s fine. I can go alone”
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah, i just need to get few things”
“Okay, you with enough cash?”
“Yeah”
“Alright,bye”
“Bye”

I walk out of the house and summon Nath to open the gate.
“Where to?” He ask, opening the gate.
“Grocery store”
“Ohh… don’t take long”
“Alright” i walk out of the gate and move farther before stopping a cab.
“Pine estate” i say and hop in.

I sigh and was lost in thought as the cab move.

How could i even think boss will let me go that easily.
I’m still battling with how I’ll tell Darrel the truth, now there’s another problem.

A huge one.

I know if i do not go to Pine estate soon, Boss is capable of doing anything.
I unlock my phone and read the message again.

It keeps sending chills down my spine.

What could be boss plan?

To kill me?

No, boss wouldn’t do that. I can’t just wait to get there, i can’t wait to know what’s in stock for me.
But whatever it is…i just hope it won’t affect Darrel.

**

The gate open automatically and i step in.
My chest heaving.
I walk to the door and push it open before i could have a change of mind.

I was greeted by a familiar scent, a homey scent.
Tears gather in my eyes as i walk towards the living room.

I miss this place.
This place has been my home for years.
I feel like i betrayed boss, i feel guilty.
I sniff back my tears before finally stepping into the living.

And there they are.

Waiting for me.

I miss them all…

The expression on their faces is unreadable except Carla whom her looks sent me daggers.

“Boss” I bow.
“Mia, how have you been?”
“I’ve been fine boss and you?”
“I’ve been good” He smile.
“Hi everyone” I say.
“Hey Mia” they chorus except Carla.

Looks like they are all happy to see me except the bitch of course.
And there’s still that longing in Joel’s eyes.
Well… He should better let go of unwanted feelings.

“Do you think everything is over when you left?” Boss ask.
I shrug nervously.
“Well…there’s a mission for you” He say.
“I can’t!” I snapped before i could stop myself.
“You just snapped at me?”
“I’m sorry i snapped at you boss but i can’t do it”

“And why is that?”
“Because i quitted already”
“Ohh…because i made you leave without piercing a bullet in your brain huh?”
“Boss, i already made a vow not to kill anyone again, i can’t. I can’t even bring myself to do it”
“Like you’ve not done it severally, why pretending to be a saint!” Carla bark.

“Shut up Carla! Do not interfere” Boss said.
“I’m sorry boss” She bow, gritting her teeth.

She actually act like she can beat up hundreds of people but she can’t even face one.

“Mia, you’re taking this mission”
“I won’t boss, I’m so sorry to say”
“I let you leave without hurting you,you thought i was dumb?”
“Boss, I’m sorry. I can’t, please just let me go” I say, my eyes already dazed with tears.

“Mia?” He ask in surprise.
“Boss, please I’m not interested anymore”
“Is this how you’ll repay me for all i did for you. Without me, you won’t be alive now” He say.

I couldn’t utter a word, i surely owe boss a lot.
But…

“Accomplish this last mission and I’ll let you go finally” Boss said.
“Huh?”
“Yeah”
“You’ll let me go finally?” I ask to be sure.
“Yes, i promise. You should know i don’t go back on my words” He said.
“I…” I was saying.
“And if you still refuse, i won’t have any choice but to kill your precious Darrel”

“Oh..no, please don’t touch him. Please” I plead.
“So…will you take the mission or not” He ask.

My heart ache and the tears i was holding drop carelessly.

After minutes of silence, i finally spoke up.

“I will”

SIREN Episode 60
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