Criminal Detective

Daniel

The driver drummed his fingers on the steering wheel as he sang along to the song that poured out of his car's speakers. Claire gave a short glance back at their plus one who was far from what she had expected.

He was so...normal.

Compared to most of the people she saw around Roberto, he didn't seem like mafia material. His aura was pure, completely calm, and peaceful. He radiated a "slap happy nice guy vibe" to both of the ladies.

Not the clown type of slap happy, though. But still not quite the attitude you'd expect from someone working under a man like Roberto.

"Hi" He said when both Claire and Samantha walked up to the car "You must be Claire"

She nodded "And, you are?"

"Daniel, I'm the guy Roberto appointed to tag along with you ladies"

Claire stared at him, completely dumfound. It was obvious from the very beginning that he was the one supposed to tag along with them. Samantha had described him to Claire while they left her apartment, and they both walked up to the vehicle where he stood.

But due to his appearance, Claire constantly believed that the real person was somewhere else. Hiding, waiting to surprise the ladies that Daniel was his driver.

He never appeared.

"You work for Roberto?" She asked and he chuckled.

"I know, I'm not exactly carrying that dangerous energy around me. But, don't let that fool you though, I'm one bad guy" He said with a wink which made Claire stare at him blankly.

Even the way he spoke didn't carry any threat or deadly energy.

"Well, let's not waste any more time. Come on" He said then hopped into his Toyota Camry. Claire turned to Samantha who shrugged at her before she walked into the vehicle with her. Claire took shotgun while Samantha sat at the back.

And, with his feet on the gas pedal, their journey to the memorial began.

"Why are you tagging along again?" Claire asked breaking the looming silence in the vehicle.

Daniel smiled "Because someone has to play the role of Samantha's Aunt's husband"

Claire huffed "Of course" She muttered and Daniel laughed.

"Don't get your panties in a bunch. I'm a great spouse" He said with a bright smile which Claire couldn't match.

"I'm sure you are" Claire said as she gazed out the window "How are you even affiliated with the guy, anyway?"

"Who? Roberto?"

"Yeah"

Daniel smiled "I'm his informant of sorts. I get him highly classified stuff and get him clearance to highly classified places"

"Oh" Claire said.

That explained the serene energy he gave off.

Most informants didn't particularly get their hands quite as dirty as the other guy.

"Yup, I was the one who helped with the autopsy report and also sent the location of the morgue. After I got out of jail, of course" He chuckled then Claire's eyes flashed with realization.

So, it was him.

Roberto did mention that he didn't send the text himself.

"That makes sense of some unanswered questions. But, how exactly do you get access to these things?"

Daniel shrugged "Not information I'm supposed to spill, sorry"

"Mhm" Claire muttered and sank into her seat.
"So, you like work for him or...?"