The 10th Victim - Volume two - Strangers

Chapter four - Corpse on the couch

Previously on “The 10th victim”

My name is Robert. I have been a victim of a serial killer called “The Cyclops killer” and being imprisoned in his hellhole. Inside there a lot of things about me had been revealed. Things I kept to myself. Anyway after a few unexpected incidents I managed to find out that he is not the person I thought he was. Finally I ended up at a facility where they treat people who were criminally insane. That’s what they told me. Now according to the latest facts I managed to find out that he is after my girlfriend. Nina. Therefore they are using me as bait to catch him. What does The Cyclops killer want from me? Anyway we had a discussion and set plans into motion. All I know is that his name is James Ridger and a few details, which made me, realize that he is a very dangerous lunatic to deal with. I hope I will find all the answers I seek soon.

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After doing a little research I managed to find out the perfect spot where I can see Nina’s room. It was a room which situated at the building in front of the tropical apartments. The room had no owners so there was nothing to worry about. I entered the room and found the package delivered. After unpacking it I saw that my supplier did a good a job. The sniper rifle inside the package was used by the SWAT teams for small cases. It was the Perfect weapon I can think of for this job.

I placed the weapon on the table and fixed the scope. There were five bullets. Strange, I ordered only two. Then I loaded a bullet. I took the rifle near the window and placed it on the tripod, to make sure to keep the weapon steady. The training I had about rifles was more than enough to place the target easily, it wasn’t windy at all. Brilliant, this is my lucky day. All I have to do now is to wait till the target appears inside Nina’s room. Fortunately she is away for the night. It was her movie night. Okay. Breathe. Breathe. Through the eye piece I could see her room. It was a little bit blur therefore I managed to focus it until I see the crosshairs and the rest perfectly. Everything is in place. All I have to do now is to shoot.

Nina’s room was dark; therefore I specifically ordered a night vision scope. It was there. Everything worked like the clock is ticking. Ok, let’s wait.

I waited for about half an hour. The lights in my room were switched off. Therefore no one could see me. Nina’s room was also left in darkness. From place where I was, I had a very good shot at the front door. I didn’t move all this time. The legs started to feel numb.

Just then the front door of Nina’s room opened. Just as I thought someone came in. he was wearing a mask. It was the target. Perfect. He came few steps inside and closed the door. Breathe James, Breathe.

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Just as the doc ordered me I walked to Nina’s place. It was her movie night. She used to go alone because I had to work late most days. She didn’t bother much. I had some busy schedules with work sometime I do not even answer the phone. But Nina understood me completely. She was one of a kind. So I had my respects to her. Whenever I was free I spent all my time with her, Therefore there weren’t any probs.

They did not tell me the plan. Which is why I was scared a lot. All they told me was to get to Nina’s apartment and they assured her safety as well. Then they will call me. Also they told me that I am under their watch at all times. I was kinda reliving but I had to protect myself. So I requested for a weapon. Unexpectedly they gave me a gun.  Ok less to panic. This guy was a special ops dude. So I must take each and every step very carefully.

Using the elevator I came to the floor where Nina was. I had the duplicate key with me to her apartment. Therefore I had no trouble to get in. We were that close.  She trusted me completely. I opened the door and came in. It was completely dark. I found the switch to turn on the lights while closing the door behind me. With a click the darkness in the apartment vanished. I was astonished to see that there was a corpse on the couch. It was soaked in crimson. The window straight in front of him was in pieces. Oh Nina is going to be mad when she sees this.

I came closer to the corpse. With the guts which came out of nowhere. Half of his head was missing. There were pieces of flesh scatted all over. I couldn’t recognize him at all. He was shot. The doc and his crew’s plans went in the drains. This is something none of us expected. Suddenly my phone started to ring. It was a private number. There was no identification displayed.

“Hello.”

Robert. It’s David. Now listen, we have a person following Nina, She is at the movies like you mentioned, therefore she is safe and you have no reason to panic. What you have to do now is…..”

“There is a corpse on the couch.David.” I interrupted. It was pointless to lay this plan now.

“What did you say?” The nerd asked again.

“There is a corpse on the couch. I don’t know who he is because his pathetic head is in pieces.” The other side of the phone was totally silent. I hope David didn’t faint.

“David. Are you there?” I asked.

 “Yes, yes. Change of plans. Robert. Get out of there now.” Nice. Before he finished the sentence I ran out of the room closing the door. Jumped to the elevator and came to the car park. There was a security guard but I had no problems. He knew me because of Nina. I smiled at him and walked.

“Miss Nina went to the movies Mr. Robert.” The guard said. I couldn’t remember his name. I think it was Samuel. Well who cares?

“Yes, I am going to pick her up from there. Thanks.” Now, where did that came from? Oh well. I faked a smile and walked away. Then the phone rang again. It was the Private number again.

“Yes” I knew it was David.

“Ok, you are outside. Now get in the car you came and drive to the motel where you were. Got it? Do not disconnect the call until I tell you.”

They kept me at a motel for a few hours before coming to meet Nina. Part of the plan guys.  So as David instructed I walked towards the car. It was a black Volvo. Nice car. Whoever used the vehicle took a great care of it. I must ask David whether it’s for sale when I meet him. I took quick steps towards the car to get out.

The next thing I remember was a big boom coming out of nowhere.

                                      Continued to chapter five: - The man in the picture