𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚖𝚎

Chapter 47

Vince's POV

Where is she? Moira should have been here by now. I'll call her again. Alright... Fuck voicemail again... Something's wrong I know it. The results are here and she won't be glad to find out there's no single fingertip on the knife. But the thing is that she's not even here to suggest our next move. Something's not right. I'll go to her house. Maybe she's still sleeping... Or maybe she doesn't hear the phone... So many probabilities... I should stop thinking of the worst that could happen. She's probably fine. Now I'm on my way. But what if she's not at home? Or she got a call from Carl and he sent her somewhere chasing ghosts? Ops... Someone's calling me. Is it Moira? No, it's not. It's someone from the police.
"Officer Neil on the phone."
"Vince, the barman was murdered."
"What?"
"Come here right now."
"Is Moira there?"
"No, she's out of town. Someone saw her talking with the barman and when she left the bar she headed out of town."
"Does anyone know where she could be?"
"No one knows, Vince."
"I'm on my way. See you there."

She's out of town? She lied she was at home. She's in trouble. In a big trouble. That's why she didn't tell anyone. Even me. I have to find out where she could be. But how? The barman's dead. She can't be anywhere else than with Carl. Maybe he has already tied her up somewhere in a dark abandoned place. Or in his house. I have to find her. Think Vince, think. This guy Serafino may be anyone else. Even the least expected person. What if he's Tommy? Or Corabi? Corabi hasn't been seen around for so long. What if he wanted to kill Nikki because of greed? Then kidnap Moira and violate her? But there's something I may be missing.

I'm at the bar. Wow, it's a bloody hell. Mick? I thought this wouldn't be a big deal for him...
"Hey boss, you're here?"
"Moira is out of town. She may have been kidnapped or trapped. Or even dead. Of course I'm here."
"Inspector, I think Moira may be with Carl Serafino."
"I agree with you. No one could make her leave the town with no explanation to anyone else."
"What if he kills her?"
"I think he may need her alive."
"For what?"
"Think Vince. He wants a puppet for his sexual needs."
"But why Moira?"
"Serafino isn't the first criminal trying to please himself with a cop. And he won't be the last for sure. This world is getting worse each day." Sixx tried to mess with her head. And now Serafino's trying to... NO FUCKING WAY. Sixx is dead. Serafino killed him. Wait, did Serafino kill him because of Moira? Something is really really messed up.
"You're telling me that Moira got that criminal magnetism?"
"Well, I still remember when you slept on the desk in your office." Oh God, please don't.
"We just slept, inspector. Also we were drunk. And for your information I have a girlfriend."

Moira's POV

I knew it. I knew that this was going to happen. But I still don't know why I'm still alive? Like, Carl can kill me when he wants to. Why am I still here? Yet something in Carl reminds me of Nikki. The way he talks and... Fuck, he's here again. What does he want now?
"I want you to do something for me." No, why don't you kill me instead?
"What do you want from me?"
"I know I'm too straightforward but I want to kiss you." Erm, excuse me, WHAT?
"Not happening."
"Oh, I didn't finish. You're going to kiss me, otherwise Vince and Mick will get death's kiss." Blackmailing, how convenient.
"You can't be serious."
"Oh I'm assuring you I'm not joking. I don't like jokes."
"You're a joke. You hide behind stupid mask, acting like a weirdo, killing people. I don't even see your face. Why should I waste my breath kissing lips I can't see?"
"You're not supposed to see my face. But I'm not older than you inspector so you should not be worried about my age or face."
"Are you kidding me? Why don't you kill me instead? You're literally wasting your precious time with me."
"You should know that my time with you is not a waste. To be honest, it's quite the opposite." Wow, so he's saying that the time spent with me is precious for him? That's the biggest bullshit I've ever heard.

"If I kiss you, will you leave me alone?"
"Well, if you kiss me, I'm gonna give you a house tour. But after that you'll be tied up again."
"Alright, let's just-"
"But I have to put this black fabric over your eyes. Remember? You're not allowed to-"
"I know, I shouldn't see your face."
"You're getting it fast." Alright, he's putting this thing over my eyes. I wonder how does he look like? Why can't I see his face? Oh God, he's kissing me. What? I-I swear to God, this feels so familiar... Oh fuck, he's a good kisser though... No, Moira don't you dare... Fuck, I love it... I-I think I... Oh God, he put his hand on my hip... What is he doing? Wow, slow down Serafino, I don't want to... Fuck, he's kissing my neck... I have to do something about it.
"Carl, I think it's enough."
"Just a second, Moira." Alright, at least I... Wait... That whisper... Why does it sound so familiar?