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Chapter 7: Argument
Tuesday, August 13 at 11:30 AM
Trent and Carlos were working at their desks as usual. Carlos was on the phone trying to find out any information about Trent's love letter writer and the van that almost crushed Natalie and Stephanie. Trent was trying to figure out who would have sent him those roses and the strange note. He also thought that the five roses must mean something, but he didn't have any leads.
Kim walked through the open door of the inner office with a mug in her hands. "What did you find about the delivery man yesterday?" Kim asked as she set a hot cup of coffee on Trent's desk.
Carlos stared at the cup and then looked at Kim wondering if he was getting a cup of coffee or not. Kim didn't notice this or maybe she ignored the look that Carlos was giving her, either way, Carlos knew he would have to get his own cup of coffee.
"The delivery man was paid in cash. The box of roses with the note attached was dropped off at a post box where the delivery man picked it up, so there were no witnesses and no camera to catch this person."
"There were no fingerprints on the box or the note other than Kim's, the delivery man and yours." Carlos said as he stood up and headed into the outer office to get a cup of coffee.
"Well that was a dead end, just like with the van that almost hit Natalie and Stephanie." Trent sighed loudly with frustration and rubbed his eyes.
"It'll be all right, Trent. Stephanie and Natalie weren't harmed and we'll find out who sent you that box." Kim said reassuringly.
"Yeah, we'll find out who this crazy person is, Trent." Carlos said as he returned to the office with a steaming cup of coffee in his hand and sat down at his desk.
"Yes. I think Carlos should stay at your place so he can keep an eye out." Kim suggested.
"No, I'll be fine, Kim." Trent replied.
Kim's eyes narrowed. "Look, Trent, don't you dare even think about doing something on your own. We are a team and we are going to stick together. There is someone stalking you and Carlos and I want to make sure you're safe. Think about your family, aren't you worried about them?"
"I'm staying in the hotel with Natalie to keep an eye on her." Trent said.
"What? You didn't tell us?" Kim yelled.
"I'm a grown man, Kim. You and Carlos don't have to be told everything I do." Trent said as he stood up.
"She may not be a client, Trent, but we are all working on this together. Have you forgotten that we are team?" Kim cried out in frustration. "You're being stubborn as a cork stuck in a wine bottle."
"So are we going to eat now, or later?" Carlos asked as he stepped in between Kim and Trent. It was just getting a little too weird for him; he has never seen Kim and Trent so angry at one another before.
"Later. Then we can talk to Kendra." Trent replied as he sat back down and leafed through a pile of folders.
Kim sniffed and raised her chin. "Right. Cause we have to think about the safety of our friends and not be an overgrown, arrogant buffoon who won't allow his friends to help." She slammed the door as she left the room.
"Good going Trent, now we have to deal with that for the rest of the day. Maybe even a week." Carlos joked and chuckled. When he looked at Trent whose face was still contorted in anger, Carlos' smile vanished and he settled into his work.
2:50 PM
Kendra entered the busy Uppercuts and headed to the rack where her apron was hanging when Trent, Carlos and Kim came up to her. "Yes?" Kendra asked with one eyebrow quirked.
"Are you all right?" Trent asked studying her for any injuries or bandages.
"Yes. What is wrong with you guys? Why are you all staring at me like that?" Kendra asked as she sidestepped them and went to retrieve her apron.
"This is what is wrong with them." Butch said as he produced a newspaper from underneath the bar and held it out toward Kendra.
Kendra frowned and took the newspaper. Her frown became deeper as she read the article about Hunter and the unidentified woman.
"Great. Who is this Cynthia Bell anyway? It's obvious she has lousy sources." Kendra said with disgust as she dropped the newspaper onto the bar and looked at her friends.
"I'm fine and Hunter's fine. The bullet hit the glass of the diner." Kendra looked down at the newspaper again and shook her head appalled that a reporter on a newspaper was writing a story that belonged more in a tabloid. "Stop worrying." Kendra commanded at the continuous looks of concern on her friends' faces.
"Well, it's just the last you time that you two were shot at…" Carlos began but Kendra cut him off.
"Drop it, will you? The Rangers and Hunter caught that assassin and Hunter assured me that the man who had sent him wasn't ever going to do that again."
"Actually, we were thinking it might be someone who is after you. Most likely someone connected with The Coyote." Kim said quickly to make sure that Kendra didn't interrupt her.
"I seriously doubt it. I haven't heard a word about him since he was sent to jail. So, there is no reason for you guys to get upset or even worry about me." Kendra was annoyed but she really didn't want her friends to worry about her.
"All right, Kendra. Just be careful." Trent said softly.
"Yes, Kendra, we want you to be safe and not do anything foolish." Kim said as she crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Trent.
"I will. So, what have you guys been up to anyway?" Kendra said as she looked from Trent to a very angry Kim.
"Uh…nothing much." Carlos replied as he stepped away from Trent and Kim to grab his soda.
"Right." Kendra said sarcastically with a raised eyebrow. "All right, what's going on?"
"It's nothing, Kendra. It's just a stubborn mule who is being an idiot." Kim replied.
"And someone who will not drop anything." Trent retorted.
"Hey, if you two wanna fight, why don't we put you two in the boxing ring?" Butch suggested shooting them a fierce look.
"I have to go. I have a class to teach." Trent said as he left the bar.
"I'm going to go sit at a table and finish my lunch." Kim said as she grabbed her plate from the bar and headed toward an empty table.
Butch sighed and looked at the unusually silent Carlos. "What happened, Carlos?"
"They got into a fight earlier. I've never seen them fight like that before this whole stalker business started and the fact that Trent's ex-girlfriend almost got hit by a car."
"What stalker business?" Kendra and Butch asked at the same time.
"Uh, no one told you guys?" Carlos asked and they both replied with a shake of their heads.
"You should tell us everything." Kendra said as she sat down on a stool and dragged Carlos onto one of his own. Carlos sighed and began telling them about the roses and the strange note.
Angry eyes studied Trent as he spoke with to the two little twits inside the bar. Then, the eyes brightened as Trent left the bar slamming the door behind him. The stalker laughed, knowing that Trent had become angry with his friends. He had told them that he has chosen his eternal love over his thoughtless friends who didn't even know him.
The stalker followed Trent as he walked. The stalker knew that Trent was going to Thunder Karate, because the stalker had followed him several times before.
The stalker watched from a distance as Trent taught his class. The stalker's awe for Trent returned as the teacher showed the students some moves. His body flowed smoothly and his body and mind were one. Just as the stalker and Trent were going join together as one in this life and the next.
Several hours later, Trent left his dojo and the stalker followed closely behind, but Trent was completely unaware as he was lost in his thoughts. He had tried to relax by practicing his craft but to no avail. He didn't return to Thunder Investigations or Uppercuts. He decided he needed some advice and there was only one person he could speak to about everything.
8:00 PM
"So, Trent didn't come back to the office?" Kendra asked as she handed Carlos a beer. She was behind the bar filling in for Butch who had gone to speak to some friends of his who were sitting at a table.
He accepted the beer and shook his head. "I don't know where he went. It's not like him to do this sort of thing." Carlos raised the beer to his lips.
"He'll be all right, Carlos." Kendra said rather unconvincingly
Carlos frowned and put the bottle down onto the bar. "Who are you trying to convince Kendra, me or you?"
"Gee, Carlos, sorry if I was trying to make you feel better." Kendra said as her eyes narrowed.
"That's enough you two. Is it something in the water? Trent and Kim are already at verbally throwing punches at each other and I don't want you two to start throwing your own. Now apologize" Butch said as returned and went to stand behind the bar.
"Sorry, Carlos." Kendra said.
"It's all right Kendra, I'm sorry too. We are all worried about Trent. He's just worried about Natalie. He hates it when people try to hurt the people he cares about."
"Kim is someone he cares about and he hurt her. So, that means he's not exactly focused and with distractions, he may get hurt." Kendra replied with worry.
"I'll talk with him." Butch said as he gave a firm nod of his head. Carlos and Kendra glanced at each other and knew that Butch was the man for the job.
guardianM3: Sorry this chapter was late but I've been busy. I'll try to update once a week. Remember, reviews are always welcome and appreciated.
