The Angeles family is having a small celebration. They've invited some of their relatives, who lives nearby, to celebrate with them. It's the wedding anniversary of Chris' parents. Melissa handled the decoration of their garden, and she did an excellent job. Mark and Jeffrey sent their parents to do shopping and enjoy themselves. And when they got back, the guests has already arrived.
It was a small celebration, a close family only. Jeffrey hired a catering service to handle the food, Mark set up a sound system for the music. Chris was still asleep, and they were all aware that he went drunk last, again. Mark was worried about his brother. He's been coming home drunk almost ever night. Chris has a problem, he can feel it.
"Chris is still sleeping?" Mark asked Melissa.
"Yes. He's not doing well this past few days, Mark. I'm worried about him."
"So am I. Something's wrong."
"I will talk to him."
Mark nodde to Melissa. Their conversation was in
Family is everything for Melissa. The love that she has for her parents, and her siblings, especially Chris. Melissa loves her brother in equal measure, but it's Chris who'os closer to her. Even when they were children, Mellisa would be with Chris. During his practice, even when he's participating on school events. She doesn't have a boyfriend until now, because her standard was alway based on what Chris is.She wanted a man just like Chris. Sweet, loving, caring, loyal, and most importantly, brave. There bond is so tight that it's Melissa who always sees whenever Chris has a problem. She's always the one who's there for him."Chris, we need to talk." Melissa intentionally waited for him to come home so she could talk to Chris."Not now, Mel. I'm so tired.""Yes, now. Something is wrong with you, and you don't want to admit it. Do you think I can't see it? You're at a breaking point. You either go home drunk, or you go home pissed. What're wrong, Chris?"
Oliver's POVI have been in the darkness far too long that I can endure. Investigating the case of my own niece's death. My aunt has been holed up in her home, most of the time, she doesn't even want to acceppt guest. The pain of loosing her only granddaughter is unbearable.Since Mildred was abducted, I never had the peace of mind. Searching for her all day, thinking about her all night. Only to find out that she's been brutally murdered just like all those other young woman. Every day that passes, that pain eats away in heart. The feeling of disappointment, frustration, and the knowledge that I was not good enough to protect my own blood."Son, how are you?" I looked up at my mother who's standing by my bedroom door."I'm not doing good, mom. Hell, I don't even know what I'm doing. I couldn't save any of those girls. I couldn't save my niece.""Oli, the deaths of those women, nor Mildred's is your fault. That serial killer took her away from us.
Three more victims in the last two weeks. All citizens of Burton Grove, all female, within the age of nineteen to twenty-five. Each of them are considered as rising stars in their own field. All beautiful, young women, with promising future. All of them died the most horrible way possible. Slaughtered like animals. Beaten without mercy. How could someone be so cruel, and heartless?Those are the questions that has been bugging Oliver's mind since the killing started. How he miss those days when everyone can simply roam around. When the streets of Burton Grove was still safe. Now, no one wants to walk alone. Parents are guarding their daughters almost twenty-four hours. Social gatherings are banned until the serial killer was found, as well as the curfew.But, to make the situation much worst, Oliver's auntie fell ill. Her health diminished drastically, and now, she's back at th hospital. This situation added to Oliver's depression. Going back and forth from police stat
My Sunday, that is supposed to be dedicated for my family has been occupied, and taken away by my job once again. This is the fourth Sunday that I had to be at work. Dead bodies keep showing up. Worst part is, those dead bodies don't just show up at the reservoir anymore. They are showing up everywhere. Behind the school, at the side of the church, corner of a street, the high bridge, and the city hall.The serial killer is getting bolder, and bolder, and we are all chasing our own tails trying to find him. I'm losing my mind looking for a clue, or anything that could help us. The only good thing that came out of this situation is that I get to bond with my father more often.He's well-educated about serial killers, for he prosecuted many during his time. If anyone can help me and teach me about the things I have to learn about serial killers that I never did in the academy, it will be from my father. He's the only one that I can come to right now."Dad, I'm los
I never doubted my capacity as a detective. Whenever there is a problem, or a difficult case, all I have to tell myself is that I can do it. That I am a good detective. But, when the serial killing started, I lost my self-confidence little by little. The idea of the realization that I can't protect my family terrifies me so much.No one knew about the real reason why I wanted to be a detective. I didn't even tell Oliver about it. Not because I just don't want him to know. But, because I couldn't get myself to talk about it.-Flashback-It was the spring break, and I thought that since my family had a very different idea than what I actually wanted. So instead of staying at home, while they visited Melissa's favorite place. I packed my tent, and my camping gear. Oliver and I has been camping together since we were six.The wooded area of Burton Grove is not too far from our house, so our parents allowed us. Oliver's family took to a short vacation, so I ha
My days were never the same since Oliver, and I had a fight. He doesn't even look at him whenever his around. For the last twenty-five years of our friendship, we never fought this bad. We may have some disagreements, but never like this. In the past, Oliver would always try to understand why I did the things that I've done."Chris, what's happening between you, and Oliver? I saw him at the gas station, and he didn't even asked for you.""Nothing, Mel. No problem."I wanted to get away from my little sister, because she would never stop questioning me. Even she doesn't know about the incident that happened to him, not even their parents. His psychiatrist agreed with his condition not to tell his parents about what really caused his trauma."Uh, no. That's not good enough. You clearly are sad, and I can't help you if you won't talk to me.""There is nothing to talk about, Melissa. So, go away.""Please, Mel. Just go away. Can't you see? I'm w
Things between me and Oliver are getting worst. I tried to talk to him a couple of times, but nothing worked. He would avoid, would not even look at me, and the worst part is, he requested a new partner.I admit that I was hurt, but I will give him the satisfaction of seeing how it affected me. He wanted a new partner, so I got a new partner myself. But, when Melissa found out about it, she called both us idiots, that we are both making a huge mistake. I can't say that I don't agree with her, but I can't just swallow my pride after his accusations about how I am neglecting my job."Look what the cat drag in. Detective Chris Angeles, Burton Grove's most incompetent detective. You know, it's not the townspeople who should be moving out of town. It should be you, who should get out of here. This town doesn't you, you know. Because you are useless."Hearing the sound of that voice makes me want to murder the man talking beside me. I tried to calm myself, so I decide
Half of the citizens of Burton Grove left in fear of the serial killer that still roaming around the city freely. No one can figure out who he is, or what his motive is. Despite our efforts, we are still clueless of what really happened. Who would have thought that a quiet, and peaceful city like ours would experience something like this.I grew up in this city, and I've seen its ups and downs. Our town almost got wiped out because of the strongest storm ever recorded in our region. Ten years ago, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake destroyed our town. But, we always survive and get back on our feet. No matter what comes our way,we always get back to our feet. But, if this whole serial killer situation continues, it's not impossible for Burton Grove to end up as a ghost town. Forgotten, and dubbed as cursed town,, just like the other towns in some parts of the region."Chris, look at this. There's something different about the slash on her neck." I was busy checking things on m