A Game Of Cat and Mouse

Chapter Eight

( Picture is Julie Gray)

A figure occupied a jet black Mustang parked across the street from the bar, discreetly observing the detectives. With an intense gaze, he silently tracked their every move. The man, his icy eyes fixated on them, spoke in a frigid tone, cautioning, 'You would be wise to remember my words, Soifon.' Meanwhile, he observed a brown-haired man part ways with a woman, both making their way towards the very car housing his target. Maintaining his composure, he toyed with a lighter and a cigarette, eventually igniting the tobacco and inhaling deeply. Eventually, he turned to his companion, seated in the back of the car, who inquired, 'Shall we proceed with trailing?' To which he coolly responded, 'Not just yet.'

After Jay walk away, Erin emitted a sigh as his words reverberated in her mind. She shook her head and proceeded towards her car, where Soifon was patiently waiting beside it due to its locked status.

Erin's green eyes furrowed when she observed her friend's bruised face. It reminded her that before she discusses her feelings with Soifon, she should inquire about the truth behind the injury. Her thoughts meandered towards the possibility of someone other than her friends' alleged adopted parents being responsible for the bruise, especially considering their tendency to mistreat her whenever Soifon acted in a manner they disapproved of.

She surmised that their shared difficult childhoods brought them closer throughout the school year, particularly since Voight took in the brunette when she was fifteen. The only disparity between them was that Soifon lacked anyone else to provide shelter during that period.

The brunette expressed her apologies to her friend, stating, 'I apologize for making you wait.' In response, the raven-haired woman gave a nonchalant shrug, accompanied by a smile, and remarked, 'It is of no concern. I have no immediate plans, and waiting does not bother me.' Erin couldn't help but smile, appreciating her friend's willingness to wait.

After unlocking the car doors, Erin proceeded to take a seat in the driver's seat. Meanwhile, Soifon positioned herself in the passenger seat. Once Erin had properly placed the key in its designated location, she initiated the ignition of the car.

Upon starting the car, Erin departed from the pa Erinrking lot of the bar. 'Would you care for take out and subsequently accompany me to my abode?' inquired Erin as she made her way towards her residence. She was feeling famished and desired to obtain sustenance and partake in a meal prior to expressing her sentiments to the brunette, Soifon. 'I don't have any objections,' responded the younger woman, offering a smile. Neither of the women were aware that a black Mustang had begun to follow them.

Erin inquired, "Do you have any particular ideas?" She turned towards her friend, who responded with a smile and a shrug, "Honestly, I don't have any specific suggestions. We could simply opt for ordering pizza since it would be a quicker option." The raven-haired woman proposed. Erin nodded in agreement, "That sounds acceptable."

After reaching an agreement on the meal choice, Erin proceeded to drive in complete silence except for the gentle background music emanating from the radio.

After an extended journey, the duo has arrived at Erin's apartment, having acquired two boxes of pizza and some beverages along the way. Upon parking the vehicle, Erin disembarked and assisted Soifon in carrying the pizza boxes. 'Let us proceed indoors promptly, lest we succumb to the frigid weather,' uttered Erin. In response, Soifon chuckled softly and retorted, 'Rest assured, we shall not perish from the cold.'

Erin glanced at her closest companion and emitted a laugh in unison with her, reflecting on her friend's statement. 'Are you absolutely certain about that?' inquired the brunette, taking charge and guiding her dark-haired companion to her apartment situated on the third floor. 'Indeed, I am certain,' affirmed the younger woman, her amusement evident in her blue eyes. Erin couldn't help but feel her heartbeat quicken once more, even with Soifon's bruised face; the woman remained remarkably beautiful.