CHAPTER ELEVEN

TYLER'S POV

We are all in standby and right now, we are currently listening to Avery and Mr. Morgia's conversation. They are inside the bar's V.I.P room but they pretty didn't do much anything. I could say that she is also now suspecting the person she is talking to. I remembered him clearly that night that I bumped into him and from that moment, I knew that he is off to no good. I've remembered him because I came across with Mr. Matteo Morgia's casino in the previous case of Mr. Joffer Ramirez which was sent to jail after killing his girlfriend for money and we even found out that these two have been communicating about drugs and chemical related stuffs before.

(A few hours ago)

"I remember it now. It was the casino where Mr. Joffer Ramirez play and gamble."

"Joffer Ramirez? You mean the chemical engineering student that killed her girlfriend because of money, sir?"

"Yes."

"In what way is he related to Mr. Morgia's case, sir?"

"Come to think of it. There could be a possibility that Mr. Morgia obtained informations about what types of drugs to use in order for his plan to actually work."

"That could be a possibility, sir."

"I have a good feeling about this, Patrick. Let's go."

"To where?"

"Let's visit an old friend of ours in the prison."

(At the District Jail and Rehabilitation Center)

"Good after noon, detective. What brings you here?"

"I'm came here just for a quick interrogation from one of the inmates. May I?"

"Of course. Who do you want to talk to?"

"Mr. Joffer Ramirez."

"Oh. The one that killed his girlfriend."

"Yeah."

"We'll prepare you a room."

Patrick and I already waited for Joffer jn a closed-door room. After a short period of time, they finally brought Joffer to us with both of his hands cuffed.

"What do you want? You've already won."

"Not yet. I'm here to ask you a question."

"I'm answering no questions. Have a good day."

"By any chance, do you know a man by the name, Matteo Morgia?"

Joffer stopped and slowly turning his head to us.

"I don't know. Just leave."

"We saw him taking your sister out, last night."

"Are you serious?"

"Daphne, right? Freshman year."

Out of anger, Joffer gave the wall a good punch. Who would have thought that this little act of mine would help me acquire additional informations about Mr. Morgia.

"That monster!"

"Monster? I thought you never knew him."

"Well, he ..."

"What he?"

"He is the reason why I killed Jeni in the first place."

"Why?"

"I was addicted at gambling in his casino. When I ran out of money, he offered me a loan. I was blinded by that money and immediately went back to play more but it was too late to realize that I was fallen right to his traps. He asked me about medicines that would make someone hypnotized and powerless in exchange of clearing out my loan. I was the one that gave him the idea of Benzodiazepines."

"So, your loan were immediately cleared because of that information?"

"No. Not yet. He wanted to test it out for himself and to know that I wasn't bluffing or else, I'll be in deeper trouble."

"So he made a guinea pig from an innocent girl?"

"I guess, you could say that. I saw him doing nasty things to the affected woman before disposing her body like months ago."

"I see. It was a case before I transferred here."

"Now, tell me. How's my sister? Is she alright?"

"She's fine, actually, they haven't meet yet. Thanks for everything, this really helps us a lot.

"You tricked me!"

"Just doing my job. Have a nice day, Mr. Ramirez."

We immediately left the area, leaving Joffer behind. I know that it is bad to take advantage from others but now, there are lots of lives which are at stake here and as much as I am able to, I will try to save these people.

"You were amazing, sir."

"Just a little bit. Now, we have the recorded testaments and we have Avery to catch this man by and through his own words."

(The Operation)

We are all in standby and right now, we are currently listening to Avery and Mr. Morgia's conversation. They are inside the bar's V.I.P room but they pretty didn't do much anything.

AVERY'S POV

I am still inside the V.I.P room together with Mr. Morgia as we keep on drinking a bottle of an expensive wine. After a few minutes, he asked me I want to come with him which I am hesitated to say yes but since I'm putting my trust to Tyler, I said yes which made Mr. Morgia smiled like a devil who just finished sealing a contract from an unfortunate soul.

"I have my car ready outside."

"Sure."

"I will pay you handsomely, Avery. Don't worry. You won't regret this decision of yours."

We were heading out of the bar and I was trying to look around the area without them noticing it, hoping I could see Tyler to ease my nervousness but u fortunately, I never saw him.

"Mr. Morgia?"

"Yes, sweetheart?"

"After tonight, can I leave early because I have work to do tomorrow."

"Oh, sure. That won't be a problem."

"Okay. Thanks."

We travelled quite a long way until we've arrived at a sophisticated rest house that is almost in the middle of the woods. As we are getting closer and closer, my heart beating faster and faster.

"Welcome to my rest house."

"It's beautiful."

"I just bought this recently."

"Really?"

"Yeah, but this house is already full of memories."

"Like what?"

"Memories from torturing women and experiencing pleasure from their mindless body."

I was too stunned to speak and I saw that his men were smirking and letting out a devilish laughter.

"I know all your plans, Avery."

"What do you mean?"

"Are you really serious on working with that guy? Have you forgotten how your father died? It's because of them."

I paused for a moment before starting to speak.

"How did you know about my father?"

"Just a lucky guess, maybe."

"HOW DID ... YOU ... KNOW!?!"

"Okay. I guess, I can't help it anymore. I was the one manipulating that case. The man that was being chased by the police was one of my drug courier."

"You're pure evil!"

"And you haven't seen the most of it yet."

I ran up to the staircase as I scream my lungs out, looking for help.

"HEEEEELP ME! SOMEBODY HELP ME!"

"It's useless, y'know. My previous victims have already done it."

"What do you want!?!"

"I want your body and once I'm done with it, I'll just throw you somewhere far away from here."

"I won't let that happen."

"Prepare a good amount of Benzos to shut this b*tche's mouth."

"Right away, boss."

"This is only just the beginning, Avery."

I was running out of breath but I need to remain calm as much as possible. I was looking for a place to hide. Tyler? Where are you? Please come and save me!!! I really thought that I was safe here in my hiding spot but I was in for a shock when someone pulled me by my hair out from the place I was hiding.

TYLER'S POV

The technical team got the whole moment recorded and saved. Now, Captain Venz' elite team is on the move in rescuing Avery. With the help of the GPS attached to her pin, we have located her whereabouts. Hang in there, Avery. I am coming to save you!

"Tell me, Tyler. Who is this woman in your life?"

"She is my friend."

"Really? I bet my whole salary for this month that she isn't just a friend."

"Fine. I like her. Are you happy?"

"That's more like it."

Captain Venz smiled at me as he reach for his two-way radio and sent out an order.

"Alright team, save and protect Ms. Avery at all cost, over."

"Understood, Captain. Over."

"Good luck. Over and out."

Did I just said that I like her? When did I start liking her? After a few minutes, we finally arrived at the area. I could see that the elite team is now doing their job and now it's time for me to do mine.

"What are you doing?"

"I'll go find, Avery."

"Let my team do their job."

"Please."

"You are really a hard-headed bastard, Tyler."

"If you were in my shoes, you would also feel the same. I promise, I'll be careful."

"Here. You'll need this."

"Thanks."

Captain Venz and I both move in separated ways. He followed his team and I went from the back of the house.

AVERY'S POV

I was shocked after seeing the person that pulled me out. I never felt this kind of feeling before, a feeling worst than betrayal. A betrayal from who you believe as a friend.

"Sasha? I don't understand."

I was dragged out from my hiding spot down tk the stairs and finally, intentionally pushing me right before Mr. Morgia.

"So you've met my daughter?"

"D-daughter?"

"Well, technically, she claimed that she is my daughter outside of marriage and in order for me to accept her is she needs to help me choose the best women in the bar that she's working."

"SASHAAAAA!"

"You really never treated me as a friend, Avery."

"In what way? I trusted you! How could you do this to Peach?"

"Peach, Peach, Peach. Everything is all about Peach. Have you ever tried to ask me what I want to do in life? You always put Peach ahead of me!"

"It's not true. I just thought that Peach is too young that's why as her older sister, I just did what I must do and that's to guide her."

"Well, it doesn't matter anymore anyway. You'll be together with Peach in a few hours."

"What a wonderful drama we've got here. You have shown your usefulness to me, Sasha."

"Thanks, father."

"But ..."

"What is it, father?"

"I don't have a daughter like you, tie them both."

"What?!? No!!! Let me go!!!"

Sasha cried and was pushed by Mr. Morgia's men and she fell on the floor. I could fell the tears and my sweat running on my cheeks but it was overpowered by my anger towards this sick man.

"You will never win!"

"I already did."

"What is that?"

Mr. Morgia picked up a syringe with some liquid inside. Is he planning to inject it that to us?

"Something that will make everything more interesting."

"No. No!"

I screamed ang keeps on moving backward — away from them but it's no use, I was pinned down to the floor, helpless.

"Nooooooo!!!"

As I close my eyes and to concede defeat, a series of gunshot were heard outside and that draw all their attention away from me. That gave me a chance to run away and look for an exit.

"F*ck! You! Chase that woman!"

"Yes, boss!"

I ran as fast as I could and after a few steps, I finally found a door by the kitchen. This is it! I can finally escape from these people but to my surprise, Tyler was the one who forcefully opened the door from the outside.

"Tyler!"

"Avery!"

He immediately came and hugged me and was about to take me outside for a run.

"Wait. Sasha is still inside."

"The elite team are already there for her but right now, I need to make sure that you are safe."

But one of Mr. Morgia's men showed up all of a sudden and was about to shoot us but Tyler was quick enough to notice and draw his gun first, firing three shots to the target. I bowed down out of fear and closed my eyes due to a series of deafening shots and after a moment, Tyler pulled me up.

"Let's go!"

We run as fast as we could towards a car parked not far from the main road. Tyler and I then immediately went inside and to take a deep breath to calm both our racing hearts.

"Let me take this wires off from your wrist."

After untying my hands from the wire, I immediately hugged Tyler before I cried my heart out.

"I was so scared back there. What take you so long?"

"I'm sorry."

"You're so mean."

We just hugged for a bit and when I noticed that the place was finally quiet, I moved away from Tyler. After a few minutes, two police cars came and then we step out of the car.

"Captain Venz!"

"Detective Gonzaga. Oho. I see that you are focus with the main goal."

"Of course, I'll be held responsible if something happened to her because I was the one that I took her and invite her for this operation."

"Really? That's not what I heard from you earlier, when we are on our way here."

"Geez! Just send those guys to jail. Go! Faster."

"Wow!"

They both laughed and I noticed Mr. Morgia coming with handcuffs behind his back and that includes his men too. I also saw Sasha escorted by a police but she was handcuffed.

"Sasha? Sir Venz? Why is she in handcuffs?"

"We heard your conversation with her earlier, Avery because of the pin that's why we charged her as an accessory of the crime — an accomplice of Mr. Morgia on commiting his crimes."

"Avery ..."

"Sasha."

"I'm sorry for what I've done to you."

And Sasha was finally taken by the authorities along with Mr. Morgia and the rest of his men. They will be sent to the district jail and will undergo a trial. Tyler and I were sent to my house and will be given notice once the trial starts.