Fan Fiction

Desperate Moments (Completed)

by DTLCT

Chapter 52

Side-track

Joey sits at a table in the back corner of the café, waiting for the two guys. She feels that it’s ridiculous she has to wait this long since the guys should be here like in 10 minutes already. What is going on? She turns to look again at the entrance. No signs of the guys but she could see that two guys are heading her way. It’s not the two guys she’s waiting for but she stands up to greet them as they approach her table.

“Detective Meng!” The first guy greeted her. “How’s it going?”

The second guy just smiles at Joey.

“Just splendid,” Joey said.

“You don’t look like it,” The first guy said.

“I’m waiting for two guys and they’re late,” Joey admitted.

The first guy opens his mouth wide. “Who could make our Madame wait?” He turns to look at his companion before looking at Joey.

“Possibly some suspects,” Joey lied. Although Joey knows these two but she’s taking a cautious step because of the guys’ occupations.

“You’re always working so hard, Detective,” The first guys said. “Take a vacation.”

“I wish,” Joey said. “Crime never stops.”

The first guy nods. “True. True.”

“Let’s not bug Detective Meng anymore,” The second guy said. “We should be going. We need to meet up with our guy too.”

“I thought you want to say hi to her,” The first guy said, turning to his friend.

The second guy pulls on the first guy’s sleeve. “Let’s go.” He doesn’t forget to turn to Joey for the last time. “Sorry for bothering you for so long, Detective.”

“No problem,” Joey said. “I’m still waiting anyway.”

Joey looks after the two guys. She couldn’t help but smile. She sees the two guys turn at the corner and go through the door leading to the back towards the garden view. She sits back down, looking at her watch. Where in the world are they? She decides to give up if they don’t call her in ten minutes.

After ten more minutes, she gets up, ready to leave. But when she walks towards the entrance, Jacky walks in at the moment, almost crashing into her.

Why is it Jacky? Where is Gallen?

© Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Re-posted: Sunday, October 11th, 2009