Chapter One
Hidden Mysteries
Nick
The sound of a gunshot in my own home, shocked me. Juliette knows how to use a gun, but that was not the question. It was why. I headed for the house, taking care not to scare anyone. I opened the door, carefully, and I went inside.
"Juliette!" I shouted.
No answer. I sighed, and walked into the house, further. Pointing my gun everywhere I heard movement. Then, suddenly, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. "Hello, Nick."
I looked up to find Juliette coming down the stairs. "Juliette, are you okay?" I asked, immediately. "I thought I heard a gunshot."
She smiled, and jumped into my arms. "Whoa, there!" I cried, with a smile.
"I'm sorry, I just missed you." She whispered.
"I missed you, too." I said, kissing her on the forehead.
"You sure there was no gunshot?" I asked.
"No, I was watching a police-drama show and I had the volume up loud and they shot something. I'm sorry if it scared you." She whispered. I smiled, lightly. "It's okay, hungry?" I asked. "Yes, I am, actually." She said.
"I don't feel like cooking and I bet you don't either, let's order us some pizza." I said, with a smile. She answered back with a smile, "I'd love some pizza."
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We sat at the table eating the pizza, silently.
"Juliette, I'm sorry if I scared you earlier." I whispered.
Juliette just smiled. "It's alright." She whispered. "Let's just forget about it."
I smiled back, and took another bite out of my pizza.
"I love you," I whispered.
"I love you, too." She whispered.
My phone rang, and I went to answer it. "Burkehardt." I said.
"Nick, there's a crime scene over by City Hall, we need you." Hank said.
"Alright, I'll be right there." I whispered.
"Juliette, I have to go, they need me at City Hall." I told her once I got off the phone. Juliette shook her head. "Don't go!" She cried. "Juliette, I have to." I whispered. "I'll be back."
Then, I grabbed my coat and gun and headed out the door.