While Jasmine sat in the meeting room, Andrew and Stephen stepped out to get a drink for her. They headed to the pantry where Stephen took out his extra mug from the cabinet to make Jasmine a coffee.
"Stephen, is there something you want to tell me?" Andrew asked
"Hmm? No. Why are yer asking meh that?" Stephen said
Andrew leaned against the countertop, "Because you're acting differently."
Stephen laughed slightly, "How so?"
"Usually, we won't specifically put ourselves as someone's 24 hours bodyguard. But, in the case of this girl, you didn't even think about it. You just agreed to it immediately!" Andrew said
"This case is different. It's huge. Ah want to crack this case." Stephen said, "Besides, this girl is far from home. The least we could do is keep her safe while we gather enough evidence to finally get 'em."
"So nothing else is going on?" Andrew asked
Stephen looked at him, "No, nothing."
Jasmine got out her macbook from her laptop case and sat in on the table. As soon as it started up, a request for a video call from Skype popped up on her screen and it was none other than her best friend, Stephanie. She smiled a little, feeling slightly at ease to see someone familiar after she'd been practically pushed off a cliff into this mess.
She clicked the 'accept' button and as soon as she saw her friend's face on the other end, she couldn't help but smile widely.
"Jas? What's with the creepy smile? Where are you? What happened just now?" Stephanie asked
"This smile is just because I'm so glad to see you! I'm currently in the police station because shit happens." Jasmine replied
"What? You smuggled something?" Stephanie said
"No. I am involved in a case now." Jasmine said
"Case? What case? Are you okay?" Stephanie said
Jasmine nodded, "I'm okay. It's just my landlady is involved in a gang and is on the run. She left me a note and now I'm the last person who has had contact with her. So, now I'm awaiting protection from the police."
Stephanie stared at Jasmine through the web camera, "And you're calm about this?"
"No. Trust me. Mentally, I'm freaking out all over the place. But, I'm in the police station so I can't express myself physically." Jasmine said
Stephanie laughed a little, "Well, that's what happens when you rent an awesome nice place at such a reasonable price."
"I know. Thank you for reminding me." Jasmine said
"So, who are the officers in charge?" Stephanie asked
Jasmine looked up and saw Stephen and Andrew talking to Sean.
She looked back at Stephanie, "I'll show you."
Since the meeting room was all made of see-through glass, Jasmine turned her macbook a little to the right so that she could see them.
"Which one is it?" Stephanie asked, "I'm seeing a fair-skinned, red-haired officer and a hot one with a pony tail."
"They're both the officers in charge." Jasmine said
"Shut up! Really? Get to know the hot one!" Stephanie said
Jasmine turned the macbook back towards her, "Are you crazy? I'm not in this to look for a relationship! I just want to get out of this mess ASAP!"
"Okay, okay… Sorry. But, just so you know, they're both pretty cute." Stephanie said
"The red-haired guy was the one who tried pinning charges on me!" Jasmine said
"Well, count yourself lucky then! He looks pretty cute and he's strong! A quality you'll need in a man!" Stephanie said
"Seriously? Steph! I'm in a crisis here! I have no mood to find a boyfriend!" Jasmine said
"Alright, I'm sorry. I'll stop trying to make you get a boyfriend. Anyway, I'm going to fly down to see you, okay? I don't want you to be alone by yourself. And I know you don't want your family to know since you're worried they're going to go all 'I told you so' on you." Stephanie said
Jasmine smiled, "Thanks Steph…"
"Don't mention it. I'll call you when I arrive. Garcia-Colace, out!" Stephanie said
And with that, Stephanie ended the video call and Jasmine sat back in her chair, feeling much better after talking to someone she knew. Just as she shut down her macbook and closed it, the two officers came back into the meeting room.
"We got word from the chief already, starting from now; you'll be under the protection of the Ireland's National Police Service." Andrew said
"Okay, so does that mean I can go home now?" Jasmine said
"No. It's too dangerous for yer to go back to yer home. Yer'll stay at mah home." Stephen said
"What?" Jasmine and Andrew said at the same time.
Jasmine stood up, "I'm not staying in a stranger's house! I barely know you!"
Andrew looked at Stephen, "What are you doing?"
"Until the chief finds a permanent place for yer to stay harms free, yer stayin' with meh. It's safer. Yer don't have to worry. Mah niece is stayin' with meh until her parents come home from their 2nd honeymoon. Ah won't do anything to yer. It will be against the police oath if ah do so." Stephen said
Jasmine looked at him suspiciously, not sure if she should insist on going back home. But, he's right. What if it was dangerous? What if those two thugs decided to come back and kidnap her or worse, kill her?
She sighed as she picked up her bags, "Alright. I'll stay at your house. For now."
"So does that mean I'll have to move over too?" Andrew asked
"If yer want. But, ah only have two rooms in the house. Yer goin' to be bunkin' with meh if yer do." Stephen replied
Andrew narrowed his eyes, "Fine. I'll just come over and hang out while doing my job."
Stephen laughed a little as the two of them ushered Jasmine out of the meeting room and towards his car. The two guys got in the front while Jasmine got in the back. Soon, they were on their way to Stephen's house.
