SIREN Episode 68 – 69 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

SIREN Episode 68 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

A day after?

⚔️Darrel⚔️

I stare into space as i pace the living room.
I had slept yesterday hoping it will all be a dream but i woke up again to face the reality.
I had walked into her room, hoping to see her in bed, her loving laughter echoed in my ears as i made my way round the house indistinctly calling ‘Mia’ hoping she will answer me and say she’s in the kitchen.

I had walked into the kitchen hoping to see her preparing breakfast and i cried cause none of it happened, it only brought back memories.

It’s all over the news already though i made sure Mia’s face was concealed from everyone.
She’ll be charged to court in a week time and i won’t want her facing a stigma when she’s back from prison.
Yes, she’ll be back.

Seems my tear duct is dried already cause i don’t feel any more tears coming.
This is not even the time to cry, i need to figure out some things.

The door opened, interrupting my thoughts.
Nath walked in looking like he cried the whole night.
We both planned to go check on Mia this morning and i guess he’s ready.

“Good morning agent D” He greeted and his voice which was always full of enthusiasm sounds so dull and weak now.
“Good morning Nath” I replied calmly.
“We can go see her now right?” He asked.
“Yes, have you had anything to eat?” I ask and he shook his head.
“I don’t want anything for now” He said and i know i can’t change his mind about eating.

I’ve not had anything either, I’ve not even thought of food.
Anything i take will probably go sour in my mouth.

I pick my car key and started walking to the door with Nath.
“Agent D” He called.
“Huh?” I open the door and we step out.
I lock it firmly before we move to my car.

“Will Mia be executed?” Nath ask and i stop walking.

Will she be executed?
No!
God knows i can’t bear that but that’s the only deserved punishment they can give to her but I’m gonna make sure it doesn’t happen.

“No, she won’t be executed” I said.
“Are you sure about that? Cause even people that murdered just a person are been executed not to talk of Mia who has killed probably hundreds of people. I’m so scared, i don’t want her to die. She’s one of the most wonderful person I’ve met” Nath said,his eyes getting teary.

“Yes, i know that also. But, Mia surrendered herself which means her punishment will be lessened even if it’s by a pinch, and also according to her story, she wasn’t in her right frame of mind when she became an assassin, if only we can get Mia’s medical report when she was eighteen,maybe she was traumatized.
And if i can get her mum’s diary too.
All these put together with a good lawyer, i believe it’ll lessen her punishment ” I said and Nath smiled.

“I trust you agent D. I know you can do it. I’d be more than ready to help if you need my help” He said.
“Fine” I smile back at him.

I unlock the car and got in while Nath hurried to open the gate.
I fasten my seatbelt and was about turning the key in the ignition when my phone ding in my pocket.

I fetched it out and stared at the screen.

Katy.

?Hey” I said into the phone.

?Darrel, we just saw the news. You’ve apprehended the assassin. Congratulations. Boss is already throwing a party in the office.” She said sounding excited.

?I didn’t apprehend her, she turned herself in.

?Ohh.. really?

?Yeah, i gotta go.

? Hold on, why are you .. aren’t you supposed to be happy you finally apprehended the assassin.

?Katy, why the pretense?” I asked.

?Pretense? What’s going on? I don’t freaking understand.

?You knew the assassin already, you only called me to mock me!

?Darrel Com’on, the assassin’s face wasn’t revealed so how would i… OMG! Is it Mia?

?Like you don’t know already. Yes it’s Mia and that doesn’t stop me from loving her okay?

?Darrel, i never really knew it was Mia. I was only suspicious. I was never sure cause i just had little proof.

?Really?

?Yes and I’m so sorry about this. I know you must be so hurt, i can’t believe I’m also saddened by the news, i never hated Mia,she’s a very loving lady. I was only jealous of her.

?It’s fine Katy, i knew you were never a cruel person.

?So what are your plans now? You obviously don’t want her executed which is what might happen, considering her crime.

?Yes, but behind being an assassin lays a very pathetic story of hers which she told everyone before she got arrested.

?Really?

?Yes, you really need to hear it.

?Okay, I’ll be on my way to New York tomorrow and i know of a very competent lawyer,do you mind me bringing her along .

?Wow, thanks Katy, i don’t mind at all.

?Alright, gotta go now. See ya soon.

?Bye.

I sighed,glad Katy will be helping.

Geez!
I’ve been keeping Nath waiting by the gate.

I turn the key in the ignition and drove out of the gate.
Nath quickly locked the gate and then joined me in the car.
He fastened his seatbelt.

“I’m sorry i kept you waiting. Katy called”
“Ohh” He said.
“She promised to help” I said.
“Really?”
“Yes”
“Wow” He smiled as i drove away.

---

“Mia” Nath and i called as she was brought out of the cell.

She smiled, hugging us both which left us kinda surprised but that didn’t stop me from holding her tightly.
I miss her scent, i miss her.

She sat in a single chair and we sat opposite her, a table in between us.
“How are you?” Nath asked.
“I’m fine. Nath, you don’t look fine. I guess you now hate me” She said.
“Sincerely, i wanted to, i wanted to hate you for all the people you’ve killed but i can’t just get myself to do that, your story made me know that you wouldn’t have done that if you had a happy family”

She smiled ” The blame shouldn’t be put on my unhappy family, i did what i did cause i wanted to do it but i’m glad you don’t hate me Nath”
“You look happy” I said.
“Well…I’m glad the people i’ve killed will finally be at rest now that I’m apprehended”
“Really?”
“Yeah and have you checked on
Mr Greg Thayer? I didn’t kill him but I’m sure the shock would have made him pass out”

“Yeah, he’s in the hospital now, suffering from great shock” I said and we all laughed.

Wow!
I never thought we could laugh even when Mia is locked up.
And i sincerely feel better.

Our laughter subsided and we faced the reality.

“Mia you once asked me if i would still love you even if you do the most terrible thing on earth”
“Yes” She mumbled.
“And what was my reply?” I ask.
“Darrel i understand if you don’t love me anymore, you deserve not to, who would continue loving a criminal?” She said and i could see how her lips shook and how her eyes got teary.
She’s very good at fighting back tears.

“Well…there might be someone who still continued loving a criminal” I said.
“Who?” She asked in a whisper.
“Me”
She blinked as she stared at me.
“Y.. you still love me?” She asked.
“Yes and I’ll forever do. This is not because i promised to do, it’s because i can’t stop loving you,no matter how hard i try,you’re my missing rib,the only one made for me. Unloving you will hurt me as much as it’ll hurt you so why don’t we put the past behind us and face the future. No one is perfect, everyone has done one bad thing or the other. Yours being exposed does not mean you’re the worst person on earth. I know you were acting under the influence of someone or something but i promise to help you and i will do everything i can to make sure your punishment is less severe” I said.

“I love you Darrel” She sniffed.
“I love you more Mia” I stood up and kissed her hair before wiping her tears.
“Now, stop crying let’s discuss okay?” I asked and she nodded.

“Katy called me” I said.
“She must be so happy…to know I’m finally locked up” Mia sniffed.
“Mia, Katy never hated you,she was only jealous. She’s not someone to hate on another being,she’s a good person and she’s also very saddened about the situation”
“Really? But she knew already” Mia said.
“She was only suspicious, she was never sure and I’m sure she even wish it wasn’t you”
“Ohh”

“She promised to help”
“Really?” Mia asked in surprise.
“Yes, she will be arriving tomorrow and she’ll also be bringing a very competent lawyer with her. And trust me, whomever Katy recommends is always the best”
“Wow, help me say thanks to her, i really appreciate” Mia smiled.

“She’ll be here tomorrow to check on you”
“I can’t wait to see her” Mia said.
“Really?” I asked, raising my brow.
“I mean…i can’t wait to thank her” She said and i laugh.
“It’s obvious you and Katy likes each other” Nath said and Mia shrug.

“Mia you should have gone to a psychologist instead of opting to be an assassin”.
“I was helpless then and was ready to do anything” She said.
“I never for once thought i needed a psychologist, my blood was boiling hot then” She added.

“Mia, do you have accomplices?” I asked and watched as her face grew pale.
“I..” She was saying.
“Please do not lie to me” I said and she hesitated for few seconds before speaking up.
“Yes..i do. Boss was the one who saved me that night, I’m still alive now,all thanks to him” She said.
” Wow, so where are they now?” I ask.
“They are gone” She said.

“Gone? Where?” I ask.
“I don’t know also but i don’t think you can find them in this city again. I told them to leave before i turned myself in. I’ll pay for all our crimes” Mia said.
“You shouldn’t have done that” I said.
“That’s the only thing i could do, i don’t want to betray them twice” she said.
“Betray them twice?” I asked.

“Yes, I betrayed them by falling in love with you”
“Really?”
“Yes, i kill every detective in charge of my case, i was sent on a mission to kill you too by first becoming your housekeeper for some months and then killing you but i fell in love with you and told them i couldn’t kill you anymore, and i even told them i wanna quit. Darrel, you changed me, you made me see the wrong in what i was doing, y..you made me turn myself in”
“Wow!” Nath exclaimed.
“I’m so glad you realised your wrongdoings before it’s too late and thanks for not killing me” I said, holding her hands on the table.

“They were the ones who came to rescue you the night i almost captured you?” I asked and she nodded.
“Was that all of you guys?” I ask.
“We are six” She said

excluding Tony who was planted in the police force

“Do you remember the guy i mentioned to you guys as a pesterer?” She ask.
“Yeah”
“He’s also part of .. my crew” She said.
“What!” Nath exclaimed.
“Yeah” Mia said.
“Mm can you please write down the address? I need to search for clues that might help us in court” I said and she nodded.
“Hey! Get me a pen and a notepad” I said to a cop standing nearby.
He bow before going to fetch it for me.

“And you’ll write down Mr Cunnanne home address too, i need to look for Miss Simone” I said.
She nods, wiping off her tears.
“Com’on stop crying” I said.
“Mia, everything will be fine okay?” Nath said.

“Have you eaten?” I asked and she shook her head.
“Why?”
“Cause i know you guys wouldn’t have eaten too”
“Com’on you need to eat” Nath said.
“And you guys needs to eat too” She said.

“Yunno what? We’re all gonna eat together once we’re back” Darrel said.
“Okay”

The cop returned with the notepad and pen and Mia jotted down the addresses.

⚔️Mia⚔️

They left and i was returned back to the cell.

I was the only one in there and i was able to think..

I thought back to the years i loved killing, the years i was merciless, the years i would always look forward to a new mission.
“So..it’s all over now” I laughed.

I’m glad i still have people who stood by me despite my horrible act.
I’m so glad.

I thought i had lost the people i took as my family.
I had feared they would hate me and when i hugged them earlier i thought they’d push me away but they didn’t.

Is there anything more wonderful than having people stand by you during your difficult times.
The feeling is just so great that i can’t explain it.

Darrel and the cops are now on their way to Pine estate.
I just hope boss and the rest would have gone as i told them.
I’ll be in court in a week time and my fate will be determined..

---

“CIA agent D. requests to see you” i heard a cop said, awaking me from my light sleep.
He started unlocking my cell gate and i stood up.
I smiled and walked out with him.

“Darrel” I called and he turned.
“Mia, i found something” He said almost breathlessly.
“What?” I ask, my heart racing.

“Your medical report when you were eighteen and a letter from your boss which explains it all”

SIREN Episode 69 (The beautiful killer) by Azeemah Salami

Darrel” I called and he turned.
“Mia, i found something” He said almost breathlessly.
“What?” I ask, my heart racing.

“Your medical report when you were eighteen and a letter from your boss which explains it all”

“Really?”
“Yeah, let’s sit” He said and i dragged my feet to the chair.
The cop handcuffed my hands to the table as i sat.
Darrel sat opposite me.

“Where’s Nath?” I asked.
“He went to get what you’re gonna eat”
“Aren’t you guys gonna eat too? You said we’ll eat together when you get back” I said.
“We will Mia but there’s a lot to discuss now” Darrel said almost impatiently.
“Okay” I sigh.

“Your crew had left when we got to pine estate, everywhere was dark and empty and they even left a note for the cops not to find them cause they can never be found” Darrel said and i sigh in relief,glad they left already.
“But a strange thing happened” Darrel said cutting my thoughts short.
“What?” I asked anxiously.

“Just as we were leaving the house,we saw a file by the door which we didn’t see when we were going in”
“Really?” I said thoughtfully.
“I immediately knew someone was around so i ordered some cops to survey the entire place but they find nothing. It’s just like the person has disappeared as he came”

Boss is still around!
He definitely knew the cops will come, he waited around for the so he could drop the file.
But what sort of file could boss drop?
Is it something i don’t know about?

“So, what’s in the file. My medical report only?” I asked.
“Mia” Darrel sigh and i knew what he’s gonna say next will be bad.
“What?” I asked.
“You had a temporary mental disorder after the death of your brother”
“What!” I screamed .
“Th.. that’s not true. No” I shook my head in disbelief .
” It’s true Mia, you can check your medical report yourself and on our way here,we even went to confirm your records in the same hospital”

I stare at Darrel, starting to take in his words.
Seems all he’s saying is….true.
But how come i don’t remember anything.
How come?

He handed the reports to me and i checked it out.
It’s true.
“How come i don’t remember anything” I said starting to tear up.
“It’s normal for one not to remember having brain disorder,after having brain disorder you’ll only believe what you’re made to believe. Now read your boss’s letter. Well, it’s more like a story”
“H..have you guys gone through it?” I asked and he nodded.
“I’m sorry but we had to”

‘What does boss has to say to me’ I thought as i pick up the piece of paper.
I opened it with a deep sigh.

?

°°Mia, there are some things concealed from you since you’ve been with me and I’m so sorry it took this long for you to know about it.

I met you unconscious by the road side on a cold night.
I noticed you were still breathing and i wondered if to help you or just leave.
I was an assassin then and was heartless but i don’t know what drew me to you. I carried you and took you to the hospital in my car.

I paid the bills after you were admitted and then left.
I had decided not to check back on you, i told the doctor to make sure you’re fine and then discharge you when you’re well but he called me three days later and said you’re now conscious but you’re suffering from a temporary mental disorder.

I was worried cause the position i met you that night shows you had no one to care for you.
I returned to the hospital and made further payments.
I kept checking on you, days turn weeks and weeks turn months.
You finally got stable after four months of waiting and i was the most excited person when i got the call that you were now mentally stable cause i had been looking forward to talking to you.

And when i got to you , the first question you asked was ;
‘You saved me right’
You remembered i saved you!
I nod and the moment you hugged me, i decided i wasn’t going to let you go.
You told me your story and i was touched but then i realised you didn’t even remember your mental disorder.

You remembered i helped you but you didn’t remembered what happened to you.
You kept asking and after hearing your story,i realised you’ve gone through a lot to be told that you just survived a mental disorder.

You thought all happened was just a week ago.
I was determined to let things be and i also told the doctor not to make you aware.

The day you were to be discharged, he told me you needed a psychologist and directed me to one.
I got you in my car and we both headed to the doctor’s direction.
You didn’t even knew we were going to a psychologist. All i told you was that i was taking you to my home.
You were withdrawn all the way and i felt raw pity for you.
You went through a lot.

I hadn’t told my crew about you then cause i never even thought you’d join us.
I only planned to help you and let you go.

But you did something that made me thought you’ll be very useful to me.
While we were on our way, remember we stopped by at a restaurant to have lunch and i had not even finished parking when you jumped out of the car .
I wondered what was going on until i saw you approaching a guy who was harassing a lady on the street.

The way you had beat him up amazed me and i wondered where you got those skills from.
At that moment, i knew you’ll be useful to me.

I remembered what the doctor said, your brain cells are still weak and you’re likely to do or agree to anything.
I concluded in my mind and drove you to pine estate instead of psychologist’s. I introduced you to the crew.
But it took some time for me to introduce you to the job when i finally did,you didn’t hesitate to agree.

You said ” I can at least have the opportunity to kill the man that murdered the two people i loved most”
I knew your brain cells were weak,you were craving revenge at that moment and that was why i used you.
I know you wouldn’t have made those decision as a normal person.

I know i used you and I’m so sorry about that .
You started working with us and you surprised everyone with your outstanding skills. I decided i was never gonna let you go.
Your brain recovered fully and by then you knew what you were doing but you didn’t stop cause you always said anytime you kill anyone,it feels like you’re killing your father and it gives you great satisfaction.

Mia, I know you’re emotionally hurt..
You are still hurt by the past.
The pain i saw in your eyes years ago is still there.

I never mean for things to turn out this way. I had wanted to give you the perfect life your father denied you of but you quitted so soon.
I knew you’d quit but not so soon.

I’m sorry i never took you to the psychologist. If i had, you wouldn’t have turned this way, It’s all my fault.

Please forgive me.

?Boss.

I wiped my tears as i passed the piece of paper back to Darrel.
I never knew i suffered from a temporary mental disorder.
For four months?
How couldn’t i have known?

And boss used me when i was down?
But i also loved killing then cause it truly made me feel like I’m killing my father. I never got to kill him with my hands! So anyone i kill made me feel like i finally strangled that hell of a father.

I sniffed as Darrel wiped my tears.
“It’s fine and you should be happy cause this is a huge evidence that you made the decision of killing under the influence of something. You didn’t do it willingly”
“Darrel, you don’t have to bother yourself on my case any longer. Just let me get the death sentence i deserve. What if the assassin wasn’t me. Would you have tried to help her?” I asked.

“Com’on, I’d do what I’m doing for you for anyone. Your story is pathetic and if it had been another person,i would go this length too maybe not this much though but Mia you’re special to me and everyone should protect whatever is special to them. I’ll protect you to the very end. Trust me” He said solemnly.
Tears filled my eyes knowing i don’t deserve all this.
I’m just a killer who should be killed too.

“Thank you” I breathed.
“Promise me you’ll eat when Nath comes with the meal”
“I..i don’t want to eat..i shouldn’t eat, i don’t deserve to eat” I said.
“Well.. Nath and i are gonna starve too then” He said, blinking his eyes rapidly.

Nath walked into the room with his hands full.
Different aroma oozed out as he approached us and i felt my stomach rumble.
“I think all that should go into the thrash can” Darrel said.

Huh!

“Why?” Nath asked.
“Mia said she doesn’t deserve to eat and i told her we’d starve too”
“Ohh..well then. Where’s the thrash can?” Nath asked scanning the room.
He found it and started heading towards it.

“No..Wa..wait” I said.
“What?” They both asked.
“I deserve to eat” I said slowly and they both glanced at each other before laughing out loud.

Whatever!?

?Next day?

“How’re you?” Darrel gave me a light hug after i was led out of my cell.
“I’m fine” I said.

I felt actually lonely and had cried all night.

“Katy is here, she arrived in the morning” Darrel said.
“Huh?”
“Yes, do you want to see her?”
“Of course” I sigh and waited as she was called to come in.

I felt ashamed when she walked in and i kept staring at my feet.
I was forced to look at her when she called my name.
“Mia” She called with a sad look and then hugged me.

Katy hugged me?
Whoa!

“I’m so sorry about what happened, I’m sorry about the situation of things now” she said and i could see she was sincerely worried.
She wasn’t faking it .

Tears welled up in my eyes as we all had our seats and my hands were handcuffed to the table as usual.
“Com’on Mia, you don’t need to cry or feel ashamed around me. Darrel already filled me in on everything and i perfectly understand. You’re not at fault okay?” Katy comforted me and i some how felt comforted.

“And I’m so sorry for been mean to you then..I don’t hate you, i was jealous you were always getting Darrel’s attention but not anymore after i realised what you both had for each other is real love, you guys are just inseparable. Please forgive me Mia”
“Com’on i was mean to you too and I’m also sorry” I said.
“So..are we cool now?” She smiled.
“Of course” I smiled back.
“I’ve always wanted to touch your hair, it looks natural, so full and silky” She said, feeling my hair.
“Wow !” She exclaimed.

“And I’ve always wanted to ask which perfume you wear, you always smell nice” I said.
“Really?” She smiled.
“Yes” I smiled.
“Geez! We really wanted to know more about each other but i guess our pride wouldn’t let us” she said and we laughed.
“We would have been great friends though” I said.
“Yes”
“But i guess it’s too late. I might be stuck here forever” I said.

“Com’on,stop being negative. Everything will be fine. I’ve got a very competent lawyer with me”
“Really?”
“Yes and Darrel and i will be visiting Miss Simone immediately we leave here”
“But you just arrived today, you should rest” I said.
“There’ll be a lot of time to rest when everything is finally settled.”
“Thanks Katy”
“It’s fine”

“Wow! I guess I’ve been forgotten here” Darrel spoke up.
“Huh? You were here? I never knew” Katy rolled her eyes and i laughed.
Darrel shook his head and pressed his lips together.

“So how’s mark?” Darrel asked Katy.
“He’s fine” She said.
“You need to tell him to stop sending those dagger looks at me during video call, I’m not hijacking his girlfriend”
“Hey! I’m not his girlfriend yet” Katy pouted.

Now, i know who Mark is.

“Really? And he’s that jealous? I can’t wait to punch him in the face” Darrel said and Katy’s eyes widened.
“Com’on i was just joking” He laughed. “I didn’t know you also cared for him that much. Chemistry matched..So, have you guys kissed yet or…” Darrel winked.
“I’m gonna stone you with this purse if you don’t keep shut” Katy threatened.

“Well… before you do so i have one more thing to say”
“Aaaaargh. For goodness sake what?” Katy asked.
“I think i saw this sweatshirt on Mark the last time we…”
“Well..it’s his! And one more word about Mark” She said and completed her statement by raising up her purse and Darrel indeed kept shut.

I laughed.

Looks like Katy finally got over Darrel and I’m so glad about it.

“So, Mia back to our discussion. You know the government is really against sexual abuse and with this evidences and your story, im damn sure you won’t be jailed or prosecuted”

---

I sat in the cell reading an article Darrel got for me, he got novels too but I’m not too much of a fan.
I chew on the baguette Katy bought from California.
It tastes so nice.

They are both on their way to my old home address.
I hope they find Mrs Simone and most importantly my mum’s diary.

Mia, what will be your fate?

*

Hours later, Darrel and Katy arrived and i was brought out.

My heart rose anxiously as i saw them.

“Miss Simone is dead”

What!

“But..” Katy smiled.

“We found your mum’s diary”

SIREN Episode 68
#OpraDre

DROP YOUR COMMENT