The Silent Murder

Chap 4

"Julie. I can't believe this. I just lost one of the best friend I ever got." You said.

Everyone is at the funeral and seems like all of us going to miss her presence. If only I know what's going on in her life but too late. She's suffering yet no one cares. I failed being a good leader, also a good friend. She died because of suicide. I'm going to miss you, Anne.

"I know. Stay strong. I feel bad for Zach." You see, Zach, crying while hugging a guy. "I'm sorry for your loss." Zach look at you and took a deep breath. "Thank you. You've been a good boss to her and she really loves, working for you." You gives Zach a hug. You can feel his hug is so tight as if he's about to stumble down.

You let go of the hug. He collapsed a second after that. "Omg! Zach! Someone help me!"

The guys start to approach you. Some of em starts to help Zach gets up and starts calling 911. "I'm, fine. It's just-

"I'll send you home." Julie said. He nods, to show the approval. "Be careful." You said. You have to stay for awhile because you're waiting for Jack to pick you up.

"I'm sorry. I'm a bit late." He said as you get into the car. "It's fine." You try to force a smile and you can feel how everything has changed. The awkward atmosphere fills the air on the way to the condominium. Only silence can be heard.

"We're here. You should rest after a long day. I know it's hard but if you need anything, just text me."Those words. He knows how to comfort you. He knows, by saying those makes you feel calm but if only he realised that....

"Thank you. Bye."

***

"Another death. Another chapter. I can't wait to see you again, Belle Hartley." He said, while admiring your picture on his phone.

"Hello, Corbyn." Jonah said.

"Hey, mate!" He quickly put his phone in his pocket. "So, what are you looking at? New girl, huh?"

"it's no one. Why? What makes you come here to see me?" He said. "I just got back from the funeral. I thought you're going to be there but you're not. I heard your sister is sick.... How is she doing?"

"She's getting better now. It's just, asthma attack. She had a breathing problem but she's good now..."

"That's good to hear. So, how's it working with a hot CEO?" Jonah said. Corbyn didn't say a word and looked around. "Well, it's, exciting. She's nice and she's pretty understanding."

"What bout your plan bout getting a rebound? You can ask Chloe out and she's still single." Jonah said. Chloe is another woman, that works at your company. She has defined curve, that embraced her hourglass body. The next victim? Probably she's... "I'll think bout it but, Belle, does he has any boyfriend?"

"Sadly yes but they're on their break. You know that nerd that you bullied back in 5th grade,Jack Avery. That dude, he's, her boyfriend..." Corbyn only nod at what he said. The more he knows, the better he's going to do.

Too much info, Jonah. TMI...

"Seriously? I bet he's still wearing that big black glasses he had back then..." Jonah chuckled. He laughed and "Nope. He's completely different. It's a whole new version of Jack Avery. If you meet him in person, you can't believe it..."

"Okay then. I hope I can meet him somewhere. I've a little business to do before I get to find my rebound or maybe, my future wife? I bet I can have a little fun before I finally get what I want? What do you think? Some games won't hurt, am I right?" He said. "Dude, stop giving me that look and yeah, you're just makes me scared... I don't know what games are you talking bout but sounds fun."

"I need you to tell me more bout the people also the company that you just worked. I'm still new, and I think, as a newcomer, I've to do more research.... Can you help me with it??" He asked. The thought of being hesitate is written on Jonah's face. He can sense something but, probably, he's just playing along with him."Sure. Anything for my dude." Jonah said.

"Good. It's nice to know someone's got my back... Thank you, buddy."