New chapter and remember the agent that Jessie talked about? He has a minor part that's gonna lead to a big plot point towards the end.
As for the third flashback, it's going to be a short one, so I've added it to this chapter instead.
A Mystery Plot Begins
?'s POV
What a wonderful and clear night time, I walked and took in the view of the city and I showed off my smile. "At last...the city that he's got to." I spoke with certainty. "Now I must find a place where I can start planning and track my former friend down."
I walked along a sea front path and then saw a warehouse that didn't look like it was used for years, it was the perfect hideout. I got out my phone and made a call. "It's me...yes I'm finally in the city and about to settle in a warehouse away from the main city. I need a distraction, see what you can do about some of his contacts. That will give me enough time to set up what I need to draw him out...yes thank you. Don't contact me until it is done." I ended the call and smirked. "Soon, Mike...we will meet again."
Normal POV
It was the next late morning and I had the TV on whilst I was making a brunch for myself.
"Dude, how it's goin', I wanna hear good things." Kyu said, appearing suddenly.
"I know it's been some time, but I can never get over how much street talk you do for a fairy." I replied.
"Well, it is part of my gaming profile, I like to be a rebel, isn't that the point of this story?"
I smirked. "Who's the one breaking the fourth wall now?"
"Tch...you're getting a little cocky...that's why we get along."
"This is Hunie Sweet News with Jacob Heart!" A voice said on the TV, I turned my eyes to the screen as I had my brunch ready. "The city's space exploration team returned home, they have reported a mysterious flying ship that is approaching into the Earth's Orbit." Jacob said. "Sources say that the purpose of the appearance is unknown and has advised the citizens of this city to not panic."
"An alien invasion?" I responded. "Whatever next, a big shark walking around a city?"
"In other news, a local resident spotted a stray girl in the alleyways. According to the description, the girl had furry ears and a tail and is rumoured to have been involved in a malfunctioned scientific experiment. I'm Jacob Heart and Hunie Sweet news will be right back..."
"Well, that's weird...I do wonder what's wrong with this city now."
"Duh! Of course it's weird, you never watch the news after all." Kyu replied.
"You know, you could've just said duh and be done with it."
Kyu just laughed.
After I ate my brunch, there was a news flash.
"Ladies and gentleman, we have received news just in. There has been a crash on the freeway that leads to the exit of the city, cops on the scene reports that there was only the driver, the description is that it's a woman with blonde hair, possibly in her mid-30's was transported to hospital..."
I gasped immediately, I knew who that was already. "No way...that's Jessie!"
"The cougar one?" Kyu asked.
"Yeah and it doesn't sound good."
"The details of the crash is sketchy at this time, but cops report of a leakage around the break...we'll be right back with more details after these messages..."
I switched off the T.V. "A break leakage..." I already had a suspect. "...maybe it was that model agent, but why and what the heck for?"
"Jessie's model agent? That's a hell of a stretch, dude." Kyu said.
"Well besides me, the agent is one other guy that Jessie would know well...could he be doing it for money?"
"Wait, isn't there something else important?"
"Yeah...Jessie would no doubt be severely hurt from the crash...I hope she's okay...I better go and see her in hospital."
"Alright, but don't get carried away, you're in a relationship now."
"I know, I'm only gonna go there and see if I can find out anything. I'll be back later..."
I grabbed what I needed and left the apartment. As I walked across the streets on my way to the hospital, I heard a bit of ruffling in the alleyway.
"Oh come on, there's no way it could be true...but it wouldn't hurt to check out."
Suddenly, I noticed a water-filled bag with live fish, among the pile of rubbish bags. I walked down the alleyway and picked it up, completely forgetting that my curiosity was getting the better of me again. Suddenly, I heard a loud ruffle and then a can fell down, I gasped and turned around to see...a stray girl of sorts.
"Um, excuse me, did you drop these fishes here?" She asked.
I stared, noticing that it must be the cat girl from the news. "What the heck?!"
"If you don't want them, can I have them?"
"Wait, you want these fishes...are you gonna try and eat them?"
She frowned. "No, I wanna take care of them!"
A cat lady wanting to take care of fish...that's really odd, but she seemed that she wanted to. "Okay then, knock yourself out."
She took the bag of fishes from me. "Really? Thank you, I promise to take care of them forever and ever."
"So who are you, anyways?"
"Momo, I'm a kitty, hehe. But I don't have a master...I don't like being a stray kitty."
"Well that's not good that you're a stray, but I wouldn't know what to do with you since there are people out there who do wanna catch you."
"Oh no...please don't let them take me away, I promise to be a good kitty if you take me in."
I sighed, I really didn't have time for this so I made a rash choice. "Right, follow this route if you want to get to my apartment...I'll speak with you then, because I'm a in a rush right now."
"Okay, thank you. I'll make sure to be safe." She then ran down the alleyway till she was out of sight.
I shook my head. "Alright, no more distractions, off to the hospital I go."
I continued walking and soon I saw the hospital building, hopefully Jessie isn't too bad in her state. I walked up to the reception, one of them should know me since I nearly had an alcohol incident once when I was settling down here a while ago, but that's another story.
"Ah welcome mister Jones." The receptionist greeted. "What can I do for you today?"
"I'm here to speak to Jessie Maye, do you know if she's in right now?" I asked.
"She is, but you'll need to go to the waiting room on the second floor first, are you a relative of hers?"
"No, I am a friend of hers."
"Understood, follow the hallway and take a left up the stairs and go into the waiting room there."
"Thanks."
I followed the directions and walked into the waiting room. I was the only person in the room too and things were quiet for sometime until I saw a nurse come out.
"Excuse me, are you waiting for someone?" She asked.
"Yeah, I'm here to speak with Jessie Maye." I replied.
"Okay, she's ready to see people now, so go in this room."
"Thanks."
I walked into the room full of hospital beds and equipment, I then stopped to see Jessie herself and she was resting on the bed.
"Jessie, are you well?" I asked.
She gasped and smiled. "Oh Mike...I'm happy to see a familiar face."
"So are you okay, nothing too serious?"
"Nah, I'm a strong woman like I told you before. I only walked away with a bruise on my leg and a tiny cut on the arm."
I raised an eyebrow. "Really, is that all?"
"Well alright, I got knocked out as soon as my car crashed and turned upside down."
"That's horrible, so are you injured?"
"No, the doctor said I shall be out tomorrow, I just need to rest my body for now...shame that I can't get a drink here."
I sat on a chair next to her bed. "Well it is a hospital, this isn't like a night at the bar."
"Speaking of which, how is your learning of kicking the habit of alcohol going?"
"It's almost done, thanks to the help of my friends and Tiffany."
"Oh...my daughter, have you been seeing her?"
"Yeah, and actually I have something important to tell you. We became...a couple thanks to a friend's birthday party."
She seemed surprised. "Really? You're in love with my daughter?"
"Yes...and it took a hell of a damn lot to convince me that I needed to be there for her, so I gave her some of my affection and we've been in a relationship ever since."
"Then I am really happy for you, Mike. I really do believe that you'll take care of Tiffany...and you have my approval."
I smiled. "Thanks Jessie...now do you have any idea of what could've caused the crash to happen?"
"Well, when I was changing gears and putting down the break, I felt it being loose and and when I put it down, the car didn't slow down. I realised then that the break inside must've been tampered with or there was a break leakage."
"I believe a break leakage was more likely...and I already have a suspect on who could've done that."
She looked at me. "You do? But who would it have been?"
"I think it was the agent you told me about."
She blinked. "My model agent? But why would he do that?"
"My guess is because it's to do with money, as if maybe he met someone who's offering him more or something."
"Well if it was to do with that, I would fire him immediately and I would be better off finding a new line of work."
"So what can we do in the meantime?"
"Well I have to stay here for now, but if you could be a real sweetheart and find out what he wants." She got out her phone and then sent me a message to my phone. "This is his location so you can go and see what he's up to, he lives there."
"Right, I'll keep this between you and me, obviously Tiffany wouldn't wanna know unless she saw the news as well."
"Yeah, that would be for the best if you go now, just in case by some miracle, Tiffany happens to visit here."
"Then I'll head out now and see what I can do, hope you get better soon."
"Thank you hun...kisses."
I giggled and I left the room, walking downstairs and leaving the hospital. Tiffany wasn't around so things were okay, now I had to go and find out where the agent lives. I check my phone to see Jessie's text message which gave me his address. To my surprise, his location was at the other side of the shopping mall, near where the scrapyard is on the far edge of the city.
But then my stomach rumbled, I couldn't be hungry already...ah well, better put that on hold for now. I walked back to my apartment and went to the kitchen for a snack.
"What it do!" Kyu greeted in her street talk style. "How was it?"
"Jessie seems fine, she also believe that the model agent was responsible, so I think I'm on to something."
"That's good...speaking of her, she has the same surname as Tiffany, right?"
"Yeah..."
"Well, it got me curious...and because I think you can trust me enough, why did you leave your parents?"
I sighed, my lunch meal was gonna take some time to cook. "Well, it all began last year when first moved here."
One Year Ago...
I couldn't stand it anymore, I didn't want to live in this house and everything else around it anymore. I was back-stabbed by my so-called friends and I was heartbroken as well, my parents were not cruel, but they were no longer my source of comfort. I needed to branch out on my own and find my own life so I could get away from it all.
When I turned nineteen a few weeks ago, I decided that I was going to live far away in a new city. I was packing my travel bags one morning when my father came into my bedroom.
"Now son." He said. "Your mother and I commend you for taking charge of your own life and wanting to be independent, but do you think that moving far away is going to solve your problems?"
"Well I've tried the normal options, dad." I replied. "But I can no longer stand living around here, there's nothing left for me to be here for."
"But what about us, we're still here for you."
"Yes I know...and I really do appreciate it. But you did say that you would be supportive and would respect my choices as long as they are genuine and me leaving this house is no exception."
"I see, so you are truly committed to what you want to do, son. Then as your father, I will step aside and pray that you will keep yourself safe and out of trouble."
"Don't worry, dad. I'm a smart guy and I know how to travel independently, I have the mindset for it after all, just like you."
My dad chuckled. "Like father, like son, eh?"
"Yeah, at least I'll always remember where I got that from."
"But what about the daily chores you'll have to go through?"
"Well that's where I've got to see my mom about, is she downstairs?"
"Yes, we will both see you off as soon as a taxi gets here."
"Thanks, dad...and thank you for all you've done for me...I'll stay in touch."
"No problem son."
It was a guy thing, but I had to shake my dad's hand and quickly hug him.
I walked down stairs with my travel bags and placed them near the door, I went into the living room and I saw my mom with a tissue.
"Oh Mikey...my dear son." She cried.
"Please don't cry for me, mother." I replied, hugging her. "There are some things in this life where I have to learn to get on my own, this city and this house isn't for me."
"But what will you do, how will you look after yourself?"
"Now honey, we promised that we would trust him to take care of himself." My dad intervened. "Besides, he's our son and he is a quick leaner as many people have said."
I nodded. "Yeah, the taxi will be any minute now...and don't worry, when I arrive to this city I heard about, I'll make sure to contact you to let you know."
My mom nodded, finally agreeing. "Alright, then as your parents, I hope you are indeed grateful for how we've raised you."
"I am, Mom...you and Dad taught me a lot on how to grow up and to be a young adult and now I'm ready to take on a new city and face new challenges. This isn't the last goodbye, I'll stay in touch and I'll always stay out of trouble. Believe in me..."
"We will son...come here." My dad replied.
I had a group hug with my parents...it was sad that I had decided that I wanted to leave, but it was for the best. Soon my taxi arrived when I heard the beep, it was time to leave my past behind and make a new future for myself...
End Of Flashback
"And that's when you travelled by plane to over here, right?" Kyu asked.
"Yeah and things were good for the first few weeks, I was able to get a part time job that had me assigned to a workplace at random locations." I replied before I began to feel sad. "But then I began to feel a huge amount of loneliness..."
"And that's when you started drinking alcohol?"
"Yep and looking back now, going to the bottle only made me feel worse. No friends, no love and forgetting to stay in touch with my parents..."
"Well I tell you what, you don't have to be that depressed anymore. I mean a lot has changed for you since I came along."
"Yeah, you've helped me to convince myself that I didn't have to be that way in this life. Now I have you guiding me, my friends and Tiffany as my girlfriend."
Kyu nodded. "Anyways, thanks for sharing that info, now if you told Tiffany that, maybe it would help heal some wounds with her mother."
I shook my head. "I don't think that would work...and speaking of Jessie, I got a location of the model agent's home and she wants me to see what he's really up to."
Suddenly, I got another text, this time from Tiffany.
Hi Mike, umm...can I come over to your apartment tonight, I feel like watching a movie together. I hope you have a few good movies at your place. ;) Tiff xx
Up next will be the chapter that I must warn you about...it's going to contain lemon content (which I've done on two other stories). If sexual content isn't your thing, feel free to skip to the following chapter when it comes out later, after the next one.
