The Culprit (UNDER REVISION)

Case 005: 1st Task 👮

                          "Case Development"

ALEJANDRO
He confirmed everything but he have to do the legal process. He still needs to find evidence; a concrete evidence that can prove his claim and they can use against the suspect.

The midnight seems colder but he didn't waste time to find the evidence he needs. On his way, nakasalubong niya si Alexis. He didn't use the police patrol and like her, he's also riding a motorcycle. She blocked his way so, he did nothing but to stop. Isang matalim na tingin ang pinukol niya dito pero hindi man lang ito natinag.

"Inspector, I have something to tell you," Alexis said, blocking his way.

"I'm in hurry tumabi ka d'yan!"

"Ang taray mo naman! I'm just trying to help."

"You're not helping, tumabi ka d'yan!"

But she's not a type of people who easily gives up. She seems not offended with his rudeness. "It has something to do with the case. I confirmed one thing. Tama ka, the garbage man, he's the responsible for Almira's death."

"Don't tell me the things I already know. Let me remind you, you contradicted my deductions, and if there's one thing you should confirm, 'yon ay ang maling hinala mo!" he said in a calm but an intense voice.

"Oo na mali na kung mali!" parang batang maktol na dalaga. "At least I still confirmed the truth and unravel the real identity of the garbage man, siya si Jemillo Jay Lizardo!"

This time she piques his interest. He stunned and state at her for a minute or two.

"Oh! natigilan ka, bilib ka na sa'kin?" she said with a wide smile on her face.

Hindi pa rin nagsalita si Alejandro. Bumaba siya sa sariling motor at umangkas sa binata. Tinapik niya ang likuran nito. "Let's go! Let's solve this case together."

The great Inspector Alejandro Garcia blushed for the first time. He still felt Alexis' touch on his behind.

Wala na siyang magawa alam niyang kukulitin siya ng babae at hindi titigilan hangga't hindi siya pumapayag. Honestly, he think bringing her with him was convenience. A feeling told him she'd be useful in this trip.

"Baba!"

"Ha?"

"Baba sabi eh!"

"I thought silence means yes, akala ko payag ka na?"

"Iparada mo ng maayos 'yong motor mo!"

"Oh, I forgot!"

The chief ordered, so the comrade did nothing but to follow.

ALEXIS
Matapos iparada ang motor ay muling umangkas siya sa motor ng binata. This will going to be their first night—first night of becoming partners in crime. On their way, Alejandro's ask her a series of questions  and she willingly answers all of it. She's very proud and tell him everything she discovered.

"Paano mo na nalaman na Jemillo ang pangalan niya?"

"You remember the red van?"

Hindi naman sumagot si Alejandro. Sanay naman siya sa binata. Kahit ilang araw pa lang silang magkakilala ay kabisado na niya ito. Nagpatuloy sa pagsasalita si Alexis kahit walang sagot mula sa masungit na inspektor.

"Ayon na nga... I detected who's the owner of that van. Si Gab nga. I visited his house for interrogation and luckily nakipag-cooperate naman siya." She paused to breath. "Nalaman ko na kapatid niya si Jemillo, and there's a huge possibility na si Jemillo ang sakay ng kotse at hindi si Gab."