CHAPTER 21 The JunkieIan looked up at the brown old building, windows are patched by just any materials that can fit into it. It is four-storey building with many rooms. It wasn’t difficult to guess where Suzanne lived. He entered and walked up the staircase to the fourth floor.The door to the fourth floor was opened by gruff looking man. “Suzanne Craig, you say, follow me”. He led him past the stairwell and into a corridor with four or five doors. He pointed at one occupied by Suzanne.  “We don’t like having police running around up here” he said. “what did she do?” the man was obviously wary with people visiting the place.Ian understand that this man earned cash on these small, crappy rooms. So he treated his tenants properly.“She is an  important witness to a renowned  case. I request that you give her the  support she needs. Do you understand?”Did he understand

Chapter 23 Careless…During the time that Lucas García worked as a casino operator, he had as many contacts as possible. But he did it in unconventional ways. His casino was just a front for his real high earning but illegal business. Drugs. He made sure that his business be protected. How did he do it? Blackmail or favor to favor tactic. He was confident and careful. He never had direct involvement  to the illegal operation. He made a well-planned structure for his drug dealings.. he had trusted subordinates to work for him. As to his protectors, well, he dug into their closets  and try to find skeletons. And yes, secrets on his palm as leverage. Only then that he can manipulate them and dance to his tune. Or his acquaintances knew people who were  in trouble and help them in exchange of a favor. Not knowing that these people were selling their soul to the devil himself. Lucas knew how to select people, people who were beneficial

CHAPTER 25 The ConvictIan can sense his partner’s discomfort as they were entering the vicinity of the prison establishment. Not that he broke into a sweat or was reluctant.  But he grew unusually quiet, and stared blindly at the tower gate as if waiting to crush him. Ian did not feel that way. For him a prison is a convenient closet into which some of the country’s worst assholes  should be kept away. Away from the good citizens who just wanted to have safe and peaceful life. So, for him they deserve being there. That was still his firm conviction.“ I believe we should go this way” Ian said leading to the right wing.  They were already through with the formalities and then given the signal that they can proceed. As they are approaching another turn one of the guards came to show them to the visiting room.Ian  can’t get himself to believe what Peter had said about Meghan. How can

Chapter 27 She- Devil IIHe was the most recent addition to the faculty. Meghan went to him if he would tutor her for exams. He agreed. A tutor session they both agreed to take place at his flat.During classes, Meghan made sure that she got his attention in a different way.  Her long legs stretched as she was inching up her short skirt showing a soft looking skin. Dimples on display as she sashayed up to the teacher’s desk. See-through blouse triggering anyone’s naughty imagination. She was completely irresistible.  Two weeks went before she awakened desire in the only teacher at the school whom practically everyone like.After three tutorial sessions, he no longer kept a record of tutor fee hours. He received her in the flat already half undressed. Captured her with uncontrollable kisses, restless hands against her bare skin. Lit by tireless lust that burned his brain empty, indifferent to rules and regulations.Me