CHAPTER 2.3 - Amelia Watson

"Did you already investigate the place Ms. Watson?", Jhon asked while on his table scanning papers.

"Not yet. I'm planning on investigating it at a specific time.."

"Is that so..."

It's currently 11:28 AM, and although I don't really have much work to do in the office, I still decided to come. Because if I didn't, someone will definitely be mad..

"Come to think of it, why do you specify that Atlantean as a person?"

"Why not? We're still not sure if he/she is an Atlantean right?"

"Well... I guess that's true..."

"I wasn't able to clearly see that person, so I don't really know if that person was an Atlantean or not."

"Eh? You weren't sure? Then why did you start investigating about Atlantis? Not even, the entire ocean body!"

"All I know is that, that person stopped a Mountain sized Tsunami that was about to wipe everything out on the city. If a human couldn't do it, then it could be an Atlantean."

"It could be...?"

Jhon started to doubt me because I wasn't really sure what I saw. But I already explained everything to him, so we're literally just calling everything back to ensure that the case is really solved.

"That's why I want to investigate that place later right? So that I could find at least one evidence..", I said as I got up from my table.

"I guess you have a point."

After that talk, silence followed. Then my stomach started to growl but not loudly.

"I'm hungry..."

"Well, it is almost lunch time..", Jhon said as he looked at his watch.

I walked to the door and checked if anyone was nearby. After confirming that there wasn't anyone, I closed it and locked the door.

After that, I uncovered the whiteboard and tried to recall everything that I've learned so far..

"This is the 4th time that you've checked that Ms. Watson.."

"I'm just checking if I missed a detail, that's all."

If I even missed a single detail and proceed without caution, then the case would crumble down if that missing detail becomes the obstacle that's blocking my way.

The one that has many pinpoints is the one with the picture of that person. The other ones like Death Reapers, the case that I solved months ago. And the Phoenix, which I found out about along the way while searching more information about Atlantis, still has less lines..

While I was in the middle of checking everything, a knock from the door can be heard.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

"Come in!", Jhon said.

"I can't. It's locked."

"Oops, my bad.."

I went to the door and unlocked it then opened it up. Then, I saw the Chief on the door.

'Oh no..', I thought to myself.

"Ms. Watson, just the person that I wanted to see.", he said while wearing the fakest smile that's hiding the feeling of anger.

"W-What's up...? Ch-Chief...?", I asked as I gulped.

"Don't 'What's up' on me young lady! You still haven't done a single thing!!", he ranted aloud.

"I-I.... I was... Busy!"

"On what??"

"Um....."

The cat got my tongue so I wasn't able to respond. I looked over to Jhon and made the expression of, 'Jhon! Help me over here!'

But Jhon avoided my eye contact and just continued scanning through his paper. But I know for a fact that he's just pretending..

'DAMN YOU JHON!!!', I ranted in my thoughts.

"What's the work that you're busy about!? Huh?!"

I wasn't able to answer the Chief's question so I was called to his office for an explanation.

But luckily, he let me off the hook and I promised to never do it next time.. Like I'll listen to him though hehe.

After my talk with the Chief, I went outside to eat my lunch. Although I'm used to eating my lunch inside, I decided to go out for lunch once in a while.

And as I was going out of the building, Jhon was already waiting for me.

"I guess the Chief got you good this time huh?"

"You really are getting cockier huh, Junior?"

"Just wanted to tease my senior, hehe."

"Uh huh.. Want me to stop time and beat you up?"

"Please don't. I'm sorry."

"Good."

Although it was just a joke, I would definitely use my ability next time if he doesn't help me in a similar situation.

"So, what are we eating?"

"We?"

"Yeah! Like.. Old times right?"

"I don't recall having lunch with you."

"Ah.. Is that so.."

We only had our coffee on our first meeting and that was it.

"Then... First time...? At least...?"

He's pleading.... You're not Bubba so pleading won't work on me. But I guess I'll give you a chance since it is going to be our first time eating lunch together.

"Fine...", I said as I sighed.

"Yes!"

"But there will be no next time.", I said as I started walking away.

"Eeeeeeehhhhh???"

After that conversation, Jhon and I decided to go to a nearby restaurant. Although it wasn't an expensive one, It's just enough for my stomach.

After eating our lunch, I decided to get into business with him.

"So, can I ask you about something?"

"Hm? What is it?"

"Do you still have that book?"

"What book?"

"The one that you told me about last night?"

"Oh... That... Um..."

I got a bad feeling about that 'um..'

"I... Uh... Lost it."

"What do you mean?"

"I was actually bringing it today with me while walking to the department earlier this morning. But like.. It just disappeared."

I knew it...

"Hhhaaaaaahhhhh.... And here I thought I could have a read of it."

"Actually, it's with me. I was just messing with you."

This..... This junior......!!!!!!!!

"So you really want me to beat you up huh??", I said in the most intimidating voice that I could produce.

"I'm sorry!! I just wanted to mess with you that's all!"

After that I gave out my hand wide open in an expression of giving the book to me. He handed me the book, and it had the same cover page as that picture that he sent me last night.

"Thank you. And also, are you messing with me just because I praised you last night?"

"Uh! No! No no no no no... Not at all!"

"You better not be. I hate people who gets cocky.."

"I'm sorry."

After our conversation, I opened up the book and scanned everything. Although I didn't read the entire story, it still had some contents and pictures about what Jhon told me last night.

"I'll be borrowing this for now..", I said as I placed the book beside my cloak.

"You're welcome to do so."

"Should we head back?"

"Yeah, we should."

Somehow the atmosphere of our conversation changed. It's as if, he's being aware of what he wants to say now..

I guess I was a bit harsh on some replies huh..

"Hey.", I said.

He didn't respond but he looked at me.

"Don't take my insults too seriously okay? My vocabulary may be a bit messy, and I don't really know what words I needed to use but.. Don't think of everything that I said today too heavily okay?"

"Okay....", Jhon replied with a sad tone.

I thought he already got used to my attitude, but I guess he still hasn't huh. I have to be careful on my words, actions and expressions towards him next time...

"Let's go?", I said as I stood up from the table.

Jhon stood up after that and we walked out of the restaurant and walked back to the department to continue our work for the day. Even though I didn't actually do anything for the rest of the day, hehe.