Bright blue and red lights illuminated the area as they turned around the tops of the police cars that surrounded the scene. A barrier had been set up in the middle of the small street, blocking off all traffic, not that there was any, it was late anyway. Already people were starting to gather and the sounds of hushes and whispers were beginning to grow. One is an accident, two is a coincidence and three is a pattern. How long would it take for the crowd to piece together the puzzle?
“When’s the SIS coming?” murmured John, the rookie police officer while scoping the crowd. “SIS?” spat Deputy Matt. “What makes you think the Secret Intelligence Service would make an appearance?”“Maybe because this is the 3rd murder in a week?” John pointed out matter-of-factly. “Come on, you don’t think that’s worth investigating?”“Of course I do.” replied Matt, “But an investigation by us, not the freaking SIS!”“Well I think someone called them in. Its only a matter of time before they get here, just you wait.”predicted John.
After a few minutes, a black Mercedes Benz sped onto the scene and stopped abruptly right outside the scene barriers. No one expected anything less from Alexis Madi, Senior SIS
investigator, she was known for making a grand entrance. Immediately, the car door opened and a white-heeled boot stepped onto the rough concrete street. Soon both heels were on the ground and a woman with curled black hair stepped out, demanding the crowd’s attention.
She paced toward Matt and John right beside the covered body, who were already gazing, along with the crowd, their eyes locked on her. It was late at night but Alexis still wore her navy blue pantsuit, accentuating her hourglass figure and elongating body. The soft breeze made her walk seem so effortless, even though the heels were killing her feet. She was strikingly beautiful; and she needed to be in her line of work, cowardice shows weakness and weakness does not do well in the SIS.
No one questioned her as she walked towards the scene. She was the boss, and everyone knew it.
What an interesting psychological thriller! Keep writing, Jade!
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