Psycho

38. Love

"W-wrong?" I staggered. 

"Ms Castro, why do you think it is love?" He asked. 

"Well, it's a wonderful feeling of warmth and trust on another person. With that feeling, it takes us to greater heights in life. We learn to listen, to be patient, and to be understanding. In contrast, love also teaches us the hardships in life. If we know all of that, and still remain with our other half, isn't that the key of happiness itself?" I explained. 

I expected him to at least nod his head in response, but he only stared at me with a blank expression. I was starting to wonder if I had said anything wrong. I mean, that's what love truly means for me...

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke.

"I'm truly sorry Ms Castro. I seem to be having trouble understanding your words earlier." He mumbled. 

I cocked my head to one side. Trouble? 

"What was it that you couldn't understand." I dared to question. 

He looked up at me with a sharp look, as if intrigued by my curiosity.

 "Well.." He started. "If you would actually consider "love" to be the key to happiness, then what about power." 

"Power?"

"Yes, with power, you have status. With status, you have fear. With fear, you have respect. With respect, you have authority. And with authority, you have everything." 

"Mr Black, what you have just said does not represent the key to happiness. It's the key to wealth." 

And now, he was even more confused. 

"Aren't those the same thing?" 

I chuckled slightly. 

"It seems Mr Black has not experienced this feeling called "love" yet." 

I did not get a response from him afterwards, all he did was stare at me intensely. He is gonna be so fun to mess around with...

"Well Mr Black, have I answered your question well?" I crossed my leg to the other side. 

He smirked effortlessly. "Welcome to Black Corporations, Ms Castro." 

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"Today on news 5, we report a serious case of many people found dead around Instagram Street. Yesterday Mr Travis was murdered on Youtube street, and today the murders were discovered just a new blocks away. Police thus believes that all of these cases brings back to the same killer. There is proof that the killer was very sloppy on his work but skilled at covering his every tracks. Most victims were either stabbed or had their arms and legs cut off. Whoever this serial killer is, what is his motives behind this many deaths?" The reporter stated. 

I leaned back on my couch in disappointment.

Really Brian? Just because I wasn't there you couldn't control your bloodlust? Gosh... 

A few weeks after Brian and I got together, we had this talk with each other. During the whole convo, he had actually admitted that he had the urge to go on a killing spree after murdering one person. And he had only recently realized that around me, he didn't want me to see him in that state, hence he subconsciously calms down after a kill.

Honestly i was quite shocked when I heard this. To be more frank, I just couldn't believe it. The Brian Garcia, actually having a weakness now. I giggled as I remembered the first time I saw his profile, stating he had no weakness. Hmmm I wonder how the government will react if their data is now false haha. 

I brushed those memories off and headed to make some coffee. 

Just then my phone buzzed and I went to check my messages to see who it was. And god I almost spilled the hot water when I saw who texted. 

Hey love ;)

BRIAN?!

C: How the.....

B: It's just a handy phone. I'll destroy it later. How've you been Santini? 

I tried not to smile too hard when I realized he went all the way out just to text me. He was currently staying low, and the government was searching for him. So he tries to limit his contact on the outside world. And by texting me, it was a dangerous risk right there. 

C: Fine I guess. That CEO guy is really weird haha. 

B: How so? 

C: He asked me a really weird question, what was the key to happiness.

B: What did you answer?

C: Love :)

B: Yes yes I know you were already thinking about me, don't flatter me sweetheart. 

C: Tsk you're so full of me it makes me gag. 

B: Love there are more than one way to make you gag ;D

C: BRIAN !!!!

B: awh cmonnnnn, you know it's gonna happen soonnnnnn. Don't reject it already

C: Ugh. You're so annoying.

B: and you like it

C: Unfortunately. And what the fawk did I see on the news today?

B: It is what it is love. I can't control my desire. You weren't here...

My heart sank a little. I really miss him.. 

C: Alright alright, I'll let you off this once. 

B: heheheh

C: It's dangerous to text like this you know. The government can track my phone as well. 

B: It's worth the risk. I really wanted to talk to you again. I miss you so much

C: *chuckles* are you a baby?

B: To you, I can be :) 

Looking at his words, there was no doubt he was the guy I fell in love in with. Even after being separated for so long, I was worried he may have went astray, but i was relieved the see he was doing just fine. I mean, he has been for his whole life, but...it's reassuring he still thinks about us.

C: Garcia, 

B: Yea?

C: I love you.

B: 0: , i love you too Carmen

There he goes again, using my name. There was this something that pulls my heartstrings when he uses my name. Maybe I just got used to him calling me by my last name that when he uses my first just seems so...special. 

B: It's late love, you should go to sleep soon. I'll come visit you soon.

C: Wat? You don't even know where I live.

B: Hun I think you're underestimating me. Must I remind you your boyfriend is an international heck-of-a-genius hacker? Finding your address didn't take me more than 10 minutes. 

C: Gosh you're such a stalker. 

B: Only for you

I chuckled. 

C: Alright alright i'm going. Take care of yourself ok?

B: Always will. Sleep tight princess 

C: See you soon...baby

I turned off my phone quickly. Gosh that nickname is so embarrassing ughhh. My phone buzzed three times before going silent. Ugh i really don't want to see his text.....he must be simping hard or something, overjoyed by my text. But i also wanna see his response, what should i doooo

I let my heart to continue beating fast, and my face turning red as a tomato. I gripped onto my mug as my smile became even wider while thinking about him. 

Only you can make me feel this way Garcia...