The Number You have Dialed

The Lucky Thirteen

Day off. No class today. I'm still thinking of what to do. Bursting with pain, agony, despair and perfect storms! I don't know what to do, Arbie is very important to me. One of the most important person in my life. How could I save her, for I had no win in this uphill battle? Officer Sardua leave that time and go way back to his headquarter.

I call my bestfriend on her phone.

"Hello." I greet first. Trying my best to be strong.

"Yes best friend?" She asked.

"Do you want to unwind? Let's eat outdoor?" Even it's not safe, I try to unwind outdoor with her.

"Sure. I have something to tell you too." Sounds not good.

"What is that?" I asked.

"I will tell you face-to-face. Wait for a while, I'd not yet bathe. I will text you after." Then the call ends here.

I wait for almost 45 minutes. After that waiting, she text me.

"Come on, Ash. Meet me at the Lionsgate Square."

It's about afternoon. 3 o'clock in the afternoon for exactly. The Killer still have no call. What his plan? What he do right now? I'm worried but I have to trust Officer Sardua, but.

But . . .

What if?

Pretty punk.

I remember when I saw him when I get hallucinating! He's with the mask of the Virtuoso! The death mask of the Killer.

What if he's not an ally? What if he is a foe? What if the Officer and the Killer--only one?

I trust again! I trust again! Damnation. Why I learn it only now? Bastard!

Be strong!

Then as we go, I met her in the Lionsgate Square where she said to be meeting place. I am really troubled. She wear sleeveless that really fitted to her. I wear something casual for her. A grey Levi's and jeans.

"You look good." She said. Comfortable voices greetings.

"I'm just look good outside, but tormented inside," I answer with my eyes looking to her. She didn't know what I've say. "You're so beautiful, beautiful among all girls."

"LOL." She said smiling. "I know what you feels right now. After the passing days. Even I was scared about the things happen insight. But with you, I feel safe." Motivated words.

"I will tell you something."

"Yes my dear Ash?" She asked. She's really beautiful and sexy on her dress.

"Let's look for a place to eat first. And you indeed, you tell something to me too."

"Oh yes." Then she feel sadder after answering. Then it was, we both uncomfortable. I think we both know what our minds said about. About the killings. About that.

So, we look for a place to eat and we saw a nice venue. At the Speedshot's on the Lionsgate Square. A good food place. Fresh air. Good ambience. Peaceful place. It's time to date her too. I want to forget what the future said to me but I can't. I'm still nervous but I don't want to show it to her.

We sat on a table. Table for two. We sat outside the stall. Cover with nice roofings. Then a man, a crew come on us holding a menu.

"What is it?" I asked.