[James' POV]

It's been 2 days after we've been caught. I've been hospitalized because of my wound.

And nobody visited me yet. I know Alyssa can't visit me but even Dad hasn't paid a visit.

It felt more quieter ... and lonelier.

*screeck*

The door opened. I saw my Dad's head peeking.

"Oh James!" He greeted me with a smile. Like he always do.

He sat next to me.

"Yeah" I smiled back.

"How're you doing?" Dad asked me.

"I'm okay." Of course I'm not... but Dad is trying hard to not burst to tears and keep himself look happy. I guess I should too.

"How's Alyssa?" I asked Dad.

"Uhmm... The girl?... ahhh.. I.. I-I Don't Know." Dad answered worrily.

"Ahh Also, James. I'm sorry for taking too long to visit you. I had to bring our lawyer here just to have the time to visit you." Dad continued talking.

I know Dad was worried. I think I should apologize .. yeah, I should.

"Dad, I'll tell you something." I said to him.

"Uhmm about that... I'll also tell you something." He said.

"What?" I asked.

"About Alyssa. I'm sorry that I can't tell you how she is, but I just can't go to her and talk to her. Especially that her parents are pissed off about me... and you. And it's also for the best if the two of you don't meet." He said to me with a serious face.

I guess Dad is right. It is for the best.

"So about what you were about to tell me, what is it?" He asked me. Returning to his happy stupid persona.

"Uhmm I was just gonna apo-" I was cut because the door was opening.

It was the police who handcuffed Alyssa. I don't really know her name yet.

"Oh Mr. Phil and Mr. James. Nice to meet the two of you here." She said. What's 'nice' about this?

"I was just going to check on the guard but I found out that your father is here and your lawyer. I guess your Dad had permission to visit you." She continued.

She's acting normal ...and cool... makes me uneasy.

"I'm sorry... What was your name?" I asked.

"Oh How rude of me. I'm Detective Teri, the one handling your case... Well let's cut the bullshit." She said.

I looked at Dad. Then I looked back at her.

"Okay." I answered.

"After your hospitalization. You'll be detained because you are the prime suspect for Clive Koch's murder... and also that includes Alyssa. We didn't detained Alyssa yet because we need to find more evidence to make her a suspect and not another victim... And also, we are waiting for her 18th birthday." She said.

Alyssa didn't do anything with the murder. I was the one who was with the intent to kill. I did what I wanted... but I didn't like it at all..

"No. I was the one who killed the man." I said

"Bloody hell! James what are you doing?!" Dad angrily said

"Like I would believe you." The detective said.

"It's the truth! I kidnapped her." I was becoming more aggressive. I guess Alyssa influenced me.

"Kidnapped? Ha! With your body you couldn't even kidnap a doggy." She said

"But I kidnapped a pussy." I answered cool. I have to act cool to make me more guilty.

"James! It's no time for jokes!" Dad shouted.

"Stop lying. The witnesses... And a footage suggest that Alyssa is a part of your crimes." The detective said.

"It's because I threatened her that I will kill her." I answered back.

"So now you are admitting your crimes to me?" She asked.

"Yes, now you have a stronger chance to lock me up... but you'll make it a more stronger if you make Alyssa a witness. The girl that I kidnapped and threatened to murder." I answered. I have to keep it cool. For Alyssa.

I have to save her from my doings.

"No, I won't take that risk." She replied

"I'm sure that you'll get a big credit after closing this case... the murdered person was a renowned author and professor. Locking me up for good will mean a good raise for you." I continued reasoning with her. I really can't stop now. If I'm protecting Alyssa. I have to do it until the end.

"I'll...uhmm I'll comeback to you soon... with news" She said while walking to the door.

"See you soon James. I guess we'll meet more frequently from now on." She said as she walk outside the door and close it. I wish her dead.

I looked at my Dad who was looking at the floor. He was worried and angry.

"What the fuck James!" He suddenly blurted out.

"Now you'll just throw everything away!!!... like what your Mum did?!" He continued, and there were tears on his face.

"I'm not like Mum." I replied. Dad looked at me ... with his sad eyes.

"Mum threw everything away for nothing. While I am doing this for Alyssa! ... and me!" I also cried after replying to my dad.

I was ready for a punch from my Dad... but he hugged me instead.

"I misunderstood you for all these years... I guess it's time now for me to understand you. Son... just make sure that this is what you want... Is this what you want?" Dad asked.

"Yes." I replied while hugging him back.