The Case Puzzle

Chapter 10

When I woke up the next morning, both Castiel and Raphael had already left. I went to work along with Judy as usual.

After I settled in my place, I stared blankly on the files in front of me. I grabbed my phone. Should I call Raphael? Did Castiel tell him? I really needed to know if my suspicions were true. Just then, I received a message from Eli.

Eli 10:30 am

I am at the Wellsworth Hospital for an interview with a victim. Happened to see Castiel and some of his friends around there. Do you know what he's up to?

Deciding that it was too long and complicated to explain over text, I told her no.

At least I knew what he was up to. I needed to get the information later. Or right now!

If only I had his num-

Wait. I grabbed my phone. I had used his phone to call mine before. Hehe, how convenient.

I called him. After a few seconds, he picked up.

"I'm working, Haelyn," were his first words.

"...how did you know it was me?"

"You had used my phone to call yours, remember?"

"And you didn't delete it but instead saved it?"

There was a pause.

"Well, I feel so special," I laughed.

"What. Do. You. Want?"

"Where are you?" I asked, getting back onto the subject.

"I know what you want to know. I'll tell you afterwards," I heard and he ended the call.

Ughh, so frustrating!

I returned my attention to my files. I needed to do it all faster, so I could go home early.

Five hours later, I gathered the stack of files and headed to Attorney Kim's office. With a loud bang, all files landed on his table.

I breathed heavily and wiped the sweat on my forehead. "Can I go now?" I asked, sounding desperate.

Attorney Kim looked at the files, seemingly impressed.

Then he looked at my hopeful eyes and pointed his finger to another stack of files.

I almost roared. You. Tasteless. Rancid. Kimchi.

"I will do those at home," I said patiently with a fake smile and gathered all the files which reached till my chin.

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Back in my room, I dropped the stack of files on the bed and ran outside again.

I almost slammed against Castiel's door. I took a deep intake of breath and calmed myself down. I tried to look as civilised as I could be and knocked. After two seconds, I ran out of any civilised manners.

"Open, damn it!" I slammed my palm against his door.

The door opened within a few seconds, and before I could say anything, a hand grabbed mine and dragged me inside, shutting the door behind us.

"Be civilised, Carter. There are other people that live here."

"So what did you do at the hospital?" I asked, leaning against the door. Then I looked down.

"Oh, Lord! Put a shirt on!" I exclaimed, turning around almost kissing the door.

"If you had a bit more patience, maybe I would have had time to put one on. But no, someone had to go acting like a lunatic," a sarcastic reply came.