Location: Berlin, Germany
No.. no...
It's impossible. How could he be my life saver?
I never realize that the one who gave me the handkerchief back then, was that weird guy! How could it be the same person?
Back then, I remember I met the handkerchief guy in Shenzhen, China. He was warm and didn't talk much.
While this guy in front of me is talkative, bossy with annoying umbrella. He is a suspect now, but he doesn't feel guilty at all. I am the investigator, but he acts as he is the chief investigator. This is crazy and annoy me alot. Further, here is Berlin, not Shenzhen. I don't believe in fate but this is ridiculous.
Don't know where it starts and over, our communication just flows while investigation going on. I asked him, "when was your last phone call with the victim?" And he just said, "last night".
"Then, why did you call him?"
"Why do you want to know?"
"I am the investigator. I have the right to ask you this question to investigate you."
"Wrong answer. You should not reveal yourself while investigating people. You only freeze the situation and unable to get the right answer."
"Okay, then you tell me the right answer"
"I just want to ask some questions. Would you mind spare abit of time to talk over your good relationship with him? It will take your time less than 10 minutes."
"Oh, not bad. Looks like you are an experienced investigator."
He just smirks. Somebody with neat suit approach him. "Director, your car is here. I will send you over there."
No, I couldn't let him go. This project must finish no matter what. "Hey, stop. You couldn't just run away from this place as you please. We are in the middle of investigation."
"Hey, miss Xi, I have meeting in 1 hour at Athena. I would be taking jet to fly over Athena."
"THEN I FOLLOW YOU!"
***1 month before***
Location: Shenzhen, China
"Transfer to Berlin? But why?"
"Your observation is good, strong analytical skills and good at martial arts. You are the perfect candidate for this case." My supervisor smiles at me hoping that I just accept this offer.
"But it is so far, transferring to Berlin means I wouldn't able to come back anymore, right?" I look seriously.
"This is different case. You can come back anytime once you settle the case. This will be the last case and then you will get your 1 year vacation."
"Really, Sir?"
"Yes, this is real. Now pack your things and go to the airport. You will depart today because the team in Berlin has started the investigation. Please report to me once you reach Berlin and provide me a weekly report for any progress. You may go now. One more thing, the main clue for this case is on the umbrella's guy."
"Okay, sir. Thanks." I grab my bag, go home, pack some clothes and toiletteries.
***Current Time***
Location: Athens, Greece
"Now, please answer my questions. Are you good friend of the victim?"
"No. We just talk over the phone."
"What did you two talk about?"
"I am asking him about the umbrella that he sell in the social media. I am interested with the authentic model and bright grey colour. That is why I am interested with it."
"Why did you like the bright grey colour?"
"Because it is my life."
"What do you mean?"
"Bright grey colour is my mom's favorite colour. All of her life is filled with grey and silver colour from her head to toes. No other colour could replace this colour."
"Why did your mother like that colour then?"
He gives me a letter. It fulls of flower with grey colour. In the letter:
"Grey colour represents last resort. Last place to stop. It will never take you to the wrong direction but teach you on how to lead to the better direction. Sticking to the same colour will give yo persistent decision let alone hesitation. So please take your time now and find your own direction, my child.
Always in your heart. Mom~"
"This is the letter from your mom. So does it mean that the corpse is..."
He nods his head. His sad face while warming words spills towards me.
"Let me tell you one thing. This is a case about me. The corpse itself is my mom. This is not a murder case, but the case that I test you. She has reached the end of her life due to terminal illness and wished that I could meet someone who is as bright as her, but grey life. Grey life doesn't always mean vague life, but plain and peaceful day. Spending time with someone I love was my mom's last wish. She also wishes to put this into special case. I didn't agree at first place, but she wanted me to do so. Now you have gotten into the end of the case and I wish you could be my last resort. Would you grant me this wish?.."
"Let me ask you one thing then. Are you also the owner of this handkerchief?"
"Yes. The day I lent you my handkerchief was the day I said my last word to her. She did not want me to tears up, so she asked me to hand over this handkerchief to someone who needs more." He reached both of my hands and then we hug each other.
"But I do not want to tear up as well. Let's have this handkerchief with colourful pictures and some sweets next to your mom. It will bring your mom happy day even after life. She will enjoy her sweet and colourful day. Now it's time to enjoy the Athens scenery."
***THE END***
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I Wish You Could Be My Last Resort
Romance-- My employment is critical to my survival. My life is on the verge of being taken away from me. Because of this strange individual, my life was about to end. My life has likewise been turned around as a result of him. -- I'm Xi Na, and I'd want...
