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by Carmen Yip
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[16 June 1999 – Saturday – CCD interrogation room]
OFFICER 1: Mr. Yip Wing Tim, can you tell me whether you did the proposal yourself or was there anyone involved?
TIM: (firmly) It’s my work! The others just followed up.
OFFICER 2: The others? Who are you referring to?
TIM: My secretary and manager.
OFFICER 1: (flipping his file) Are you referring to Ms. Tin Ling and Mr. Ma Chi Keung?
TIM: Yes.
OFFICER 1: Mr. Yip, we received a tip-off that you had obtained this proposal through illegal means. The other company have drawn up a proposal which is exactly the same as yours!
TIM: Then why can't they be the one stealing my idea?
OFFICER 2: They reported it to us earlier, and your client was informed too!
TIM: Mr. Chiang? Then why did he still agree to sign the contract with us?
OFFICER 1: It’s to confirm our doubts, Mr. Yip!
TIM: Impossible! My idea is original!
OFFICER 2: Mr. Yip, we now have enough proof to bring up charges against you!
TIM: Do as you deem fit! But I need to see my friend!
MAN: (knocked and came in) Sir! His lawyer is here!
TIM: Can I see my friend as well? Ma Chi Keung!
OFFICER 1: Ok, I shall arrange that!
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KEUNG: (came in with Sandy) Tim! Are you alright? Did they contort a confession from you?
TIM: (laughs) Don’t be so old-fashioned, Keung!
KEUNG: You still have the mood to laugh!
TIM: Keung, have you found Flora and Ling?
KEUNG: No! That’s why I am so worried! Anything could have happened to them!
TIM: Keung! No matter what, you must find Flora for me! I can’t afford to lose her!
KEUNG: I know, don’t worry!
SANDY: Can we talk about the case?
TIM: (a bit awkward) Sorry to bother you, Sandy!
SANDY: It’s ok, I’m not doing this for free!
KEUNG: Sandy!
SANDY: Ok, sorry! Back to the case…. I just need you to be honest with me, did you do it?
TIM: Of course not!
SANDY: Ok, and how did they get the so-called evidence on their hands?
TIM: I don't know!
SANDY: I heard that the other company giving the tip-off is Fok’s holdings.
KEUNG: It must be Fok Geng Leung trying to get back at you!
SANDY: Don’t jump to conclusions so quickly!
TIM: (sighs) If he wants to do this, I can’t help it too! It’s my fault…
KEUNG: These are two separate matters! Do you get it, Tim? Nothing must happen to you! you must still take care of Flora! She can’t do further without a father, you know that!
TIM: (looks at Sandy) I’m really innocent, Sandy!
SANDY: I didn’t say I don’t believe you!
TIM: Ok, thanks!
SANDY: Ok, now the situation is, the other company, Fok’s holdings, they had presented the proposal earlier than you to Mr. Chiang, and informed him about you stealing their proposal!
TIM: When was it?
SANDY: This Tuesday!
TIM: We completed our proposal on Monday! There must be a traitor among us!
KEUNG: Have you any clue who that person might be?
TIM: I’m not sure… but it could be…
KEUNG: Be who?
TIM: Ah Ling!
KEUNG: What? That’s impossible! She’s not only your secretary, but our friend too! And she’s always dedicated, helpful, warm, kind and…
TIM: Keung ah! I’m not too sure! But I’ve been thinking, she may have something to do with Flora’s disappearance!
KEUNG: (defensive) You can’t accuse anyone falsely without evidence like this, Tim!
TIM: I know! I’m only suspecting, Keung! (thinks) But… don’t you find it strange? The proposal is kept in the safe, and only the two of us have the password!
KEUNG: So, it had nothing to do with her!
TIM: But she did the proposal with you!
KEUNG: We merely followed up!
TIM: But she had access to the proposal, do you get what I mean?
KEUNG: You might as well suspect me!
TIM: Keung ah… (added) And… and she chose to disappear with Flora! How do you explain that?
KEUNG: Why can’t you see it another way? Maybe… maybe both of them are taken away, maybe…
TIM: But none of the staffs witness any strangers around!
KEUNG: Perhaps… (helplessly) I don't know! Anyway, it can’t be her! I trust her!
SANDY: Ok, ok! Whether it is her or not, I guess we have to find her out to explain herself!
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[Lik’s house – night]
LING: (uptight) They’re looking for me everywhere now, Lik!
LIK: Don’t fret! You’re very safe here! They won’t be able to find you!
LING: Then what about Flora? She’s innocent! I really regret helping you with this!
LIK: If you’re worried, just hand the kid to me! I’ll know how to handle her!
LING: No! who knows you may hurt her!
LIK: So what if I do?
LING: You will be so despicable to do that to a kid!
LIK: She’s not just any kid! She is Yip Wing Tim’s daughter!
LING: So what? She’s still a kid! She’s still innocent! If you really have the capability, just get back at Yip Wing Tim using the legal means, why employ these underhand tactics?
LIK: (furious) Because he used underhand means to kill my Gor! It’s tic for tac!
LING: But he didn’t hurt Biu Gor’s son! Instead, he took care of him all these years!
LIK: So what? It’s all hypocrisy! He’s feeling guilty! He’s just trying to lessen his guilt!
LING: No matter what, I’m not going to do these illegal deals with you! if you insist, I shall leave with Flora!
LIK: (blocked her) You’re not going anywhere!
Just then, little Flora walked out of the room with sleepy eyes…
FLORA: Ling jie jie, where am I? (looks around) Where is Daddy?
LING: (bringing Flora into her arms) Good girl, Daddy says he got something to do, he’ll pick you up later!
FLORA: But I am hungry!
LING: Ling jie jie shall go and get some food for you!
LIK: (stops her) Where are you going?
LING: Can you be crueler? The kid is hungry!
LIK: (looks at the two for a moment) I’ll go get it! But you two mustn’t leave here! You can’t let Ma Chi Keung and the rest find you!
LING: Ok then, we won’t leave!
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PS: Perhaps I shld reli shorten all my chappies. Anywayz, author gonna take another week or more rest from all my fics (perhaps except tis), pls excuse me...
14/12/2004 ... 1936hrs