DEVILISH ANGEL

Stanley stared hard in contemplation at the pictures which was pegged to the board, some of them crossed out with a pen.

His gaze was intense and questioning.

He took the pen on his desk and crossed out the picture of a young lady which had 'Hannah thimas' inscribed under it crossed out.

"this us getting more confusing and creepy. I really can't wrap my head around this killer's intent. Just what exactly does he stand to gain from all of these?" Jericho, who was seated on Stanley's seat, voiced out, clearly perturbed.

"one thing is certain," Staley said, slowly turning to face Jericho.

"this mysterious killer wants just one thing"

"which is?" Jerry asked, the question mark on his face too glaring.

"killing people close to Angel Coker" he replied in a sure tone.

"ugh!, creepy. I wonder what he stands to gain from it and who exactly did this girl offend?" Jerry asked shuddering dramatically.

Stanley sat opposite Jerry, twirling the pen around his fingers, something he did out of habit whenever he's deep in thoughts.

" a week after her birthday, her closest friend, Sophie, died, the following week, her nanny, madam Florence also dued in the same manner, the third week, her boyfriend, Martin, died the forth week, her bed warmer Johnson, died in the same gruesome way and Hannah, another friend of hers died two days ago", Jerry listed, a deep frown etched on his face.

"that girl is a living badluck. This is totally getting out of hand. I don't think this killer is an ordinary human" Jerry stated and Stanley nodded in agreement.

"this person's mission is to prevent Angel from finding happiness" Stanley said in a very low tone.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up in enlightmemt.

Jerry stared curiously at him.

"what have you thought of?" he asked as a gnawing premonition gripped him.

"why didn't I think of it before?" Stanley replied absentmindedly with a playful smirk dancing at the corner of his lips.

"think of what?"

"I know how we can catch that bloody criminal"

"okay, how?"

"you know hkw that Angel Coker girl flirts with me at any encounter between us?"

Jerry's premo heightened, almost choking him.

It couldn't be Stanley was planning to...

"it's obvious she has a thing for me so I'll get close to her and make her fall in love with me then I'll be that criminal's next victim. Once he tries to..."

"are you crazy?!" Jerry couldn't help exclaming in disbelief.

"you want to risk your life?"

Stanley broke into a wide, playful yet challenging grin.

"I think I am"

"you're not planning on really doing it, right?"

"oh yes, I definitely am"

"heck man, you'd die"

"no I won't," Stanley replied stubbornly.

"but..."

"Jerry, this is the only way. I'd lose my job or worse, get demoted to a lower rank. Do you know what that means for me?, the end. It's the total end of me. I'd rather die than allow that to happen to me, get it?"

"but still..."

Jerry could only sigh in defeat.

He knew no matter what he said, hus hardcore if a friend wouldn't change his mind.

"Stanley, I still think you should give this a second thought. How do you think your wife would feel once she learns about..."

"don't mention that woman " he cut Jerry short icily, his tone conveying his disgust.

Jerry could only begrudgingly let go of the matter.

He could only continue to pray for hus stubborn friend's safety.

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"don't you dare keep it from me, something happened yesterday, right?" Austin asked and Angel smiled,revealing a lustful and lovestruck expression.

"I don't want to tell you" she replied, hugging her knees close to her chest.

"let me guess, you've finally had your way with that man"

"which man?" she decided to play dumb.

"you know who I'm talking about, Angel"

"no, I don't"

"Angel!" he drawled, squinting dangerously at her.

Angel could only succumb under his terrifying gaze.

He was nicknamed intimidating manager at her father's company for a reason.

"okay, fine, you gat me. I finally did it, Austin and omg!, you can't imagine how good he is in bed. I was completely satisfied and I'm greedy for more. I just can't get enough of it"

Austin frowned as he stated worriedly at his sister.

"I'm not against you having fun but Angel, that man is an inspector and a newly married man at that"

"why should I care. If his wife had given him enough satisfaction, would he have come for me?. It means I too charming and no man can resist my allure" she flaunted egotistically and Austin could only sigh in resignation as he stared tenderly at his beautiful sister.

"can I do anything to change your mind?"

"no, just keep loving me" she replied and curled into his arms.

Austin smiled dotingly.

The door sprang open and a little bundle of joy dashed in.

"Angel!" her tiny voice squealed and Angel's eyes widened in surprise and elation.

"Omg!, Elle!" she exclaimed, and shot right out of Austin's arms, enveloping little Elle in her arms.

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"where are you going,?"angel asked, visibly surprised.

She frowned when she noticed Anita flinch in a start.

A guess came into her mind.

" are you running away from... me? "she asked, her voice dropping.

Anita brazen up and stood straight, gazing into Angel's accusing eyes.

" what else did you expect me to do?, wait for my own turn to be brutally slaughtered by that uncanny killer? "

" what do you mean, Anita?, I thought we were friends?"

"exactly, were, it's all in past tense. From now on, I, Anita Olasoji seize to be friends with you" she declared defiantly.

"what?!" Angel was clearly taken aback.

"don't act shocked. Don't you get it yet?, everyone keeps dying.!"

"you think it's my fault?"

"of course, it is. Who else if not you. Who knows who you've offended. Sophie, Martin, Johnson, Hannah, that killer is dead set on making you friendless. I won't risk my life by staying with you anymore. You can go to hell for all I care!"

"how could you, Anita?"

Anita frowned when she heard the heavy sound of rainon the roof.

When did it start raining?

She pulled the curtains and was even. Ore displeased.

The rain was cascading heavily.

"do you believe I can end you right now before that killer does?"

Anita froze before slowly turning to face Angel.

The lightning struck and the flash of light shone through the transparent window landing on Angel's face.

"my god!" Anita exclamed as she flinched in fright on seeing the glaring killing intent in Angel's blazing eyes.

Her heart raced very fast in fear and panic.

Angel looked too scary at that moment.