BLUELOCK | "Wanted"

Unexpected News (Part 2)

CHAPTER 3 PART 2

(THE NEXT DAY)

(Y/N's POV)

The day hadn't even started but I already felt like a mess. My hair is still wet and I still haven't eaten breakfast but the worst thing was that I'm late for work. I looked back and forth at my watch and the bus's arrival. Thankfully, the interview report was after lunch and the documents were neatly arranged inside a folder. "For fuck sakes, this bus needs to hurry up...?" I sighed, still feeling the exhaustion from yesterday. Earlier, I got woken up by my alarm after ringing for the 10th time. Yes, I had to in case of emergency and thank god, I did. I noticed that I slept on my desk instead of my bed but at least I finished before my body gave up but if I didn't I might go crazy.

The sound of the bus stopping in front of me caught my attention as my eyes shifted to the sliding doors. Oh, are these the doors to heaven? My prayers have been answered. I stood up and raced inside before anyone got there before me. I sat down in the first row of seats so that I could get off faster. I settled down as I placed my pouch beside me, patting myself down. I took out a tiny mirror from my pocket as I made sure I looked presentable for later. Finally, the bus starts moving forward, letting my panic ease down. I checked my watch as I looked at the road, hoping that no traffic would occur. "9pm.. I can still make it!" My mind ponders about later, I wonder how'll it go? As much as I want to catch up with my old peers I don't wanna be reminded of that bitter past. Suddenly, my day dreaming was interrupted by multiple murmurs from the people around me. My eyes shifted to the man beside me, it seems like he's looking at something on his phone like the others. Jeez.. Maybe it's payday? Our damn boss hasn't given us our salary yet but I really hope he'll hand it out after today. I wanted to look into more about what the others were looking at but I don't wanna waste my phone's battery, did I mention that I forgot to charge it last night? Just my luck.

Finally, the bus arrives at exactly 10pm and of course there was traffic, how typical. I rushed out after giving the driver, AKA my lifesaver money for the ride. I took a deep breath, hoping that some people are as late as me so I don't do solo in hell alone. I walked to the attendance tracker and scanned my id before sprinting to the elevator. I stood idle as I waited for it to open and all of the sudden, the sound of panting could be heard beside me, making my head turn that way. I observed him up and down, it seemed like he was in a rush as me! I'm not alone.. Maybe he's one of the reporters for today, he looks well dre- wait. "Ah, Ms. Y/N" He looked up after catching his breath, getting himself back together.

"Good Morning, sir!" My eyes widened, I didn't expect him out of all people! It's somehow satisfying to see him out of breath, that's what you get for making me stay in the office and do this damn report! The elevator slowly opens as we both enter inside. I stayed by the back as I avoided eye contact with him, looking at my reflection on the elevator walls. "How's the report?" He suddenly pointed out as I sighed internally. I held the folder properly that I spent all night on as my boss took a little glance at it. "It's done sir.." He nodded in approval as he looked back just in time as the doors opened. "Thank you for the good work, put it on my desk." He walked out, going the opposite way from the office. I guess he's gonna fix himself up. I shrugged as I got out and entered the office. It was full of people but they weren't that active. I wonder if it's because the boss was late, either way I would've done the same thing.

I got to my desk as I settled my things there before heading down to my boss's cubicle. I placed down the report beside his monitor as I felt a pang of accomplishment as those papers were out of my hands. "All I have to do is to report and I'm done..!!" I exhaled as I eagerly anticipated that feeling of relaxation inside my home without any worries about work.

I was lucky enough that this was held inside rather than outside where a wave of reporters crashed into each other, waiting for the police to come out and reach their mics towards them. Thankfully, our company was actually invited inside as per the request of our boss. This was the only time I ever got grateful for him. I sat down at one of the chairs as I waited for the policemen to gather in front. Good thing, I only had a few questions since most of them were found from my research and my past interviews with others. This will be quick! I'm sure these people will solve the murders soon enough. I just need to take down some notes and hand them over to the other employees to make an article out of it.

Eventually, the front was complete with all the policemen's attendance with their chief in the middle. After a few seconds, the cameras started flashing out as numerous reporters asked away. I waited as everyone calmed down and the chief answered their inquiries one by one. I sighed, "Sir, is there any news on who the killer was? I recalled that there is still no sketch of this person?" My question caught his attention as he took his time to answer. "No, we have not. But we'll do our best to get as much information to know who the suspect is." I nodded as I wrote down some notes along with the answers I got from the other reporters whom the chief answered. "From the last murder, do you think it's the same person? What if this keeps going?" My eyes instantly widened as I looked at the reporter beside me who asked the question, making me stop my note taking. Latest murder? When?? I didn't research about this.. "We still haven't figured that out, the body is undergoing autopsy."

I sat down for a bit, letting out a deep breath as I watched the others get out of the building where the conference happened. I didn't get to ask most of my questions but they were answered anyway. This is enough.. They also have my folder to refer to if they need more for the article. I sighed as I took a sip from my water bottle they gave us earlier. "Murder..? Another one?" I groaned, rubbing my temples together. Who keeps doing these..?

The End! Stay tuned for more!