In Speckle We Sparked

Chapter 4

'I'm telling you the fishermen that were out there the day the typhoon hit, are saying it was caused by something dropping from the sky,' said Beth.

'The monsters?' Lisa questioned. But Beth bit her lip, unsure, 'I don't know, some say there was a fighter jet, but others mention monsters with glowing eyes,' Sorn looked over the notes on Beth's table, a drawing of a flying shadow, near an airplane, stuck out.

'Sorn! Lisa! Get in here,' Gavin stood in front of his door and beckoned the two. Getting up from their stations they followed him. The windows to his office were wide open, and though the cracked panes were slowly filling with water from the rain coming in, he didn't seem to care.

'Sit down,' Looking between them, he folded his hands together, 'I'm going to give the two of you instructions. But before I do, you need to promise me that if at any point, either one of you are unable to follow the instructions or make a mistake in doing so, you will let me know immediately.'

They looked at each other. Gavin rarely ever spoke so seriously. Lisa answered first, 'I promise,' Sorn followed, "Me too'.

He leaned back in his seat, unbothered by the wind rattling the windows, 'Sorn,' he gestured to the far corner of the room, 'Get that box,' she fetched it, 'In there is a recording of a conversation I had with a gentleman, claiming he is a Private Investigator. There is also a file with documents he gave to me.'

'I want the two of you to go to a place, where you won't be disturbed. And make sure you are not followed. I'm being serious. Make sure you are not being followed,' They nodded, 'When you get there, go through the contents of the box and listen to the recording. The rest of the instructions are in there. And most importantly, you need to go now.'

'What's this about Gav?' asked Sorn.

'You'll understand once you go and do what I said. And make sure you are not being followed,' Lisa and Sorn nodded, both trepid about their boss behaviour but unwavering in their trust that he wouldn't be acting this way if it was not important.

The take-out boxes of AO's Sushi rested on the edge of the dining table. Rose gold and silver chocolate wrappers laid crumpled on the floor. Lip-stained wine glasses stood with unfinished red liquid on the kitchen counter. The echoes of rain mixed with the soft drills of the living room sound system, 'Oblivion' by Freddie floated through the speakers. The wood in the fireplace burned low, softly lighting the background of the black couches. They sat on the fluffy white carpet, feet bare, and legs resting under the coffee table.

'That piece doesn't go there,' said Jennie.

'Yes, it does,' she placed the piece down in the slot, but it wasn't budging. Jennie tried not to laugh, 'I can make it fit,' slender fingers pressed down hard, unsuccessful.

'Pass it here, I think I know where it goes,' she stretched out her hand, but Chaeyoung pulled away, holding it protectively. This time Jennie did laugh, 'It isn't the end of the world, you know.'

'I know. It's just,' her eyes drifted to the coffee table, the image of the elephant nearly complete, 'I'm trying to make my contribution,' particularly after spending most of her time just staring at the changing expressions that overcame the brunette's face as she worked on finishing the puzzle.

'Don't be silly,' Jennie grinned. She lowered her hand, placing it on Chaeyoung's thigh. Gripping gently, she edged towards the puzzle piece. Surprised by the sudden closeness of her face, Chaeyoung loosened her hold and Jennie took the chance to grab the piece away from her. She placed it in the proper spot and continued putting the image together.