Detective's Love Case

Chapter 8

Kimora's POV

I was sitting in the car with Kwon as Officer Jung went in to get my stuff. I couldn't speak, seeing the Commissioner like that. Why is he targeting me? Just how much trouble am I in? Why was Jay so worried? I looked out the window trying to answer the questions that bounced all around my head.

"You know, I've never seen Jay act like this."

I was pulled back by the voice of Kwon.

"He must really care for you."

"I mean we're partners, so I understand."

"No, he's never acted this way about a girl before. He's been in relationships before but they never ended right. It looked like each girl he dated broke him down more and more. I believed he would never talk to a girl again, but then you showed up. That day we meet and you slammed me into that desk. That was the first time I heard a true laugh from that man."

I leaned forward.

"I'm sorry about slamming you into that desk, InTak."

"It's fine. You taught me that sometimes we need a woman in these jobs. They seem to see things that us men struggle to see. So thanks."

I nodded and leaned back into the seat. A couple minutes later, Jung walked down with my suitcase. He put it in the trunk and hopped in.

"I didn't mean to be noisy but.."

He pulled out all the mail I've kept from the murder. I lied about not getting mail to everyone. I held my head in shame.

"This wasn't the first time he's sent you something. There has to be at least a dozen letters. We have to tell Oh."

"He knows about one of them but not all or the other pictures."

I heard both let a sigh out as Kwon started the car and drove off. An hour later we arrived at a really nice looking apartment complex. I got out of the car and followed the two officers. Kwon swiped his ID card and the doors opened up. Once in, we stood by the elevators. He inserted a key and the elevator opened. We stepped on and it took us to the 11th floor. The elevator looked to open on both sides, which we stepped off the opposite side that we stepped on. Down the hallway, multiple doors lined both sides. Officer Jung leaned towards my ear.

"The scan reads the key and you take the elevator, which opens both sides, to the side your apartment is on. So he only has to deal with about 8 other people."

"That's really cool."

We walked to the end of the hallway to room 1112 and unlocked it and walked in. It was small but maybe because he lives alone. I sat on the couch as Kwon and Jung checked the rooms.

"So why do you have his key?"

"He made copies. Told us that if the day comes, he wanted us to have first dibs on anything we want."

I nodded.

"Look, Kimora. Get some rest. You look like hell. We'll be here till Jaehwa shows up."

I guess the words put a spell on me before he could finish, I was already asleep.

Jaehwa's POV

I was looking at all the pictures of Kimora. This man knew everything about her. When she got here. Where she was staying. Even knew where we went last night. He's stalking her but why? I ran a hand through my hair and stood from the chair I was sitting in.

"Sir, that test came back."

The runner gave me a file.

"So it was just fish's blood. What about the box? Any fingerprints?"

He shook his head no.

"Sorry, Sir. It was completely clean. Not even the photos had prints."

I nodded signaling him away. I put the file down and grabbed my bag and jacket. Walking out of the building and to my car. I saw a letter between my wipers.

'So Big Shot. Taking my Diamond away. Well, I have a nice surprise for you. Better go get it.'

There was a picture of a fire. But what was in the center set me off. There was a man stake to a pole. And I knew this place all to well.

"All units to the South Side of..."

Kimora's POV

For some reason, I wanted to wake up. I opened my eyes to see Jay and Intak talking.

"Was everything alright?"

"There was another one. The only difference was it was a male this time."

"Is he threatening you?"

"I believe he's trying to show dominance. Showing that he can only come in contact with her."

I wanted to cry. This wasn't supposed to happen. I heard them get closer, so I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep.

"She fell asleep on the couch. I'm going home."

"Thanks again for this."

"Yeah yeah."

I heard the door shut but kept my eyes shut. I could hear Jay's steps get closer to me. Then I felt something soft be placed over me.

"I know you're not sleeping."

I opened my eyes to see Jay right in front of me. I sat up and asked him a question.

"Was there another murder? Who was the victim?"

"You don't need to know."

"Jay, I'm in this too. I deserve to..."

"You're not. You're off the case. You no longer need to worry about what's happening out there. You need to worry about yourself."

He stood up and walked into the kitchen. I stood and ran after him.

"Jay, if I stand in the shadows in fear, what good does that bring me. I should be out there, helping in solving this case. I can show that I'm not afraid. I can stand up to his thre...."

"But I'm afraid."

He slammed his hand on the counter which made me jump.

"Listen, I feel something in my chest when I'm with you. And knowing that someone is trying to get to you, scares me. You may be able to stand up to his threats but don't forget who's watching it all."

He walked up to me and placed his hands on my face.

"I hate this as much as you don't but I want you safe."

I felt him move closer. I knew where it leads to next, and I wanted it so badly. Just when I thought it was going to happen, he pulled away.

"You can have my bed. I'll sleep on the couch."

And with that, he walked from me. I walked into the bathroom to look myself in the mirror. My eyes were puffy from all the crying I've been doing. I splashed my face and walked out. Staring over my shoulder I saw Jay sleeping on the couch. His back was facing me. I shuffle to his room. There was a queen-size bed with a navy comforter and pillows. Curling into a ball, his scent made its way to my senses. And for the first time, sleeping alone hurt me more than ever.