Harold knocked on the door for a while but heard no sound from inside.
He frowned at the door lock.
It was intact.
Usually, around this time, Aister would be at home cooking, waiting for him.
Could she have gone out to buy something?
He thought for a few seconds and then turned the door knob.
The living room was dimly lit.
Harold noticed a person sitting on the sofa, a gun in hand.
"Hi, Captain."
Harold instinctively reached for his gun.
"Don't move," the other party warned, "That's not a smart move."
Harold's hand froze in mid-air.
A myriad of thoughts raced through his mind.
To fight or not to fight.
Who was this person?
Now, if only he could move backward, if only he was fast enough, maybe he could take a gamble.
But...
What about Aister?
She must be under control.
But at this point, he couldn't worry about her.
Just as Harold was about to make up his mind to bet whether he was quicker or the gun was, footsteps came from behind.