Chapter 4

Seth placed his hand on the counter, "Me, never. I just happen to like this club." "Or so you come to clubs on Thursday nights." "Well, the last time I checked the club is open every night and not limited to you." Great comeback asshole. I smile, "Have a great night." I turn on my stool to face the opposite direction with my back facing him. I took a sip of my drink and then felt a presence beside me and I turn to look. "You don't give up do you," I stated. "No, I don't. You look like you need some company" He mocked. "Well, I don't." I reach for my purse in my bag and took out $35 dollars. "Hey, Steve, here's my bill. Keep the change." I smile as I place the money on the counter of the bartender to take it up. I turn back to my unwanted stalker. "I'm going home." "To an empty bed?" "No to my dog and her puppies." "So much better company than talking to me, I guess." "Oh, yeah. So much better." He shakes his head. "You have a great night," I said standing up from the stool. "How can I when you're not coming home with me?" he smirks. "If you look around there are many single, desperate woman ready to take your offer." This club was one of the local clubs were single persons meet other single persons, or even married persons to hook up with. I don't come to this club to get hooked up with someone, I just really liked the customer service and it was safe. "I don't want a single, desperate woman." "Well lucky for you, they are married women here as well." He laughs, "You're funny. I like you." "That's sad cause I don't like you.' He stood up from his stool and touch my shoulder. "Oh, but you will." I laugh cynically, "Oh yeah right." "Enjoy your night, sweetheart." He says as he walks away. I shake my head and pick up my bag. I quickly walk to the exit. But you will I laugh as I remember his words. How egotistical of him to say! In High School we were never friends, in fact, we never spoke to each other. He was too popular for my crowd and the two paths just never met until the last night. I remember that day like it yesterday. "Kari, it's your turn to spin the bottle," Mitch said. All eyes were on me as I took the bottle for Anna, the girl who was sitting next to me. I lift my head and looked around the circle, I spot Ethan and I started to smile in my mind. Ethan Dove was the guy that I wanted, the guy I had a huge crush on. Ethan was the captain of the Math's team and the editor of the school newspaper. He was the smart, handsome nerd and I liked him. I had like him ever since we became Bio labs partners. He never picked up all my signs, but I didn't expect better for a nerd. I point the end of the bottle on Ethan then quickly spin it before anyone would notice. While the bottle spin everyone was shouting, "Kari, Kari, Kari." But all I could think about was Ethan. In my mind I was praying for the bottle to land on him, even had my fingers crossed. When the bottle started to slow down everyone quite up so the could focus their full attention on the bottle. At first, I taught it stopped on Harvey, but I put a sigh of relief when it continued to spin. I spin around a few time until it stops in the direction of Ethan. I started jumping in my mind but then everyone started shouting Seth's name. I look up in the direction of the bottle. It did stop in the direction of Ethan, but I didn't stop on him, it stopped on the person beside up. Seth freaking Parker. Fuck you Gods, I said in my mind. It would take was a little more breeze and bomb I'm kissing Ethan but no, I had to just had to get the person next to him. I look up at Seth as I see him standing, it was also my cue to stand. I got up and flash a fake smile to the persons that were watching. "So, you know the rule, fifteen minutes in the closet. Must have evidence of makeout." I nod my head and look at Seth. He reached out his hands for me to take and I accept. "I have a room here, so we can go in there instead, the closet is not too comfortable." Next thing I know, I'm following him up the stairs. "Come in." My door opens, and I lift my head to see Gary Shepard, my second boss. "Good afternoon, how can I help you Mr. Shepard?" Gary was wearing his usual suit and tie and fancy shoes. "Good day, Kari." He spoke with his thick British accent. "I just got a call from the South-Central Police Department, have you ever heard of Matthew Benjamin?" I knew where this was going before it even started. Mr. Shepard only ever comes knocking on my door when he needs a favour or needs me on a case. "Yes, I know him. He owns Benjamin's shipping." "Yes, that's him. This morning he was arrested for the murder of Harrison Samuel who was his partner. I'm asking you to take over this case." "Well, I am very busy right now, Mr. Shepard." I hesitate. "I know that you are but this case is going to be a big one and I know you can manage it, you'll just have to work a little more extra hours but then, in the end, you'll see that you did the right thing I bought taking it." I heard this speech a hundred times, Mr. Shepard was always throwing these types of cases on me. He knew I was single so to him, I'll always time for an extra case. Now, my desk is full. I have six different cases working on at the moment and this will just make the seventh one.