Pirates

Part XI A slight streak of light appeared in front of my eyes. I could hear few noises but couldn’t see anything, it’s too bright. I covered my eyes with my hand. Laughter of a young girl, “Daddy, catch me, I’m faster than you?” “Ah, so you think I can’t catch you, just see.” The voices seem so familiar. I slowly tried to see who were these people? They seem familiar. Oh!!! It’s me. It’s the playground where I used to go with dad when I was young. He used to run after me pretending that he cannot catch me. I would make him run through the entire playground. “Wait Kathy, daddy would catch you soon.” “No you can’t. See daddy I run so fast.” I was running, looking behind at my dad. I didn’t realise that there was a stone in the way and I feel off. I started to cry. Dad came to me and picked me up. “Kathy are you ok?” he said while wiping off the dirt from my dress. “You are ok dear?” He asked again. “Daddy, it hurts.” I replied in tears showing him my elbow that was scratc...

Part X His smile confirmed that it was him. What a transformation! I was speechless for few seconds and was staring at him. “This is for you.” He offered the flowers to me. I took it, but I was still in shock. “Let’s go in, else we would miss the start.” He said and grabbed my hand and rushed towards the hall. While watching the movie, my mind was focusing more on him than on movie. What spell did he cast to change like this? Am I dreaming? I pinched myself twice to confirm it’s not a dream. He caught me a few times while I was staring at him. “Am I looking so good that you cannot take off your eyes off me?” He jokingly said looking into my eyes. I was so embarrassed that I turned my face and didn’t look at him even once after that. “Come let’s eat something, what do you want to eat?” Steve asked as we were heading out of the theatre. “Anything would do?” I replied. “You said you like shrimps, right?” He asked. I nodded in yes. “I know exactly where to go?” He said and grabbe...

Part IX  I slowly opened the door a little and peeped inside to check whether Steve was inside or not.  Suddenly someone tapped on my shoulder, I didn’t pay any attention to it. Again there was a tap, this time I softly jerked my shoulder to remove the hand without realising who was at the back. This time a face crept in, over my shoulder and asked very softly “Are you looking for someone?” That time I finally realised that someone was standing behind me and watching me. I looked at the face from the corner of my eyes without turning my face. Oh my God! It was Steve. I was shocked to see him beside me and lost my balance, was about to fall. He suddenly caught me from my waist and saved me from falling. His face was just 2-3 inch apart from mines. His eyes were deep and intense. Oh my so cute small nose and his lips…. Kathy buzz off what the hell are you thinking now. “Are you Ok? Sorry I didn’t mean to startle you.” He said. “Ahh. I’m fine. No..no no problem.” I repl...

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Part VIII “Get the account details and past medical records of Mrs. Fiddle.” I asked Steve. “Why? Why her’s?” Steve questioned. “Do you have a face recognition software?” I asked him. He nodded in yes. “Then I will show you the answer. Let’s go.” I said fastening my seat belt. We directly went to his old office, where he had already asked one of his friends to gather the details. We scanned the sketch and took Mrs. Fiddle’s photograph from general records. The face match was 80%. “It’s the same person, probably has gone through some cosmetic surgery.” Steve’s friend said. “Did you check her medical records?” I asked him. “Yes but she didn’t had any visit to any plastic surgeon.” He replied. “Then check for Mrs Liberman’s medical record?” I commanded. “Ok, give me 2 hours.” That guy said and went out. “It’s a very big lead for the case. I almost lost hope. If it weren’t you we would not have thought this way. But how did you..” Steve said with a thankful and question mark look. ...

Part VII As I entered I saw Steve sleeping at his chair probably he worked all night. He looks dumber sleeping like that with his mouth wide open, but I found him cute at that moment. No no no it can’t be. I can’t fall for him. Come to senses Kathy and I unknowingly banged the desk saying aloud “It can’t be.” Steve woke up by the noise. He said while rubbing his eyes “Oh, you are here! Sorry dozed off a little.” “You are pushing too hard. Well did you get any lead?” I asked while moving towards my desk. “No, It seems like a dead end.” Said Steve with a heavy sigh. He continued “Either he is suffering from some psychological problem or he is trapped very well. Well do you have any hearings this week? If you can help me with this case?” “Well I had few cases, only filing up, hearing would be probably next to next week. And I am done with the case preparation as well. So..” I said taking a pause. “So??” Steve looked at me with curiosity. “I would help.” I said. “Oh thank you thank ...

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Part VI “What! Mrs. Wilson’s son has filed this case against her.” Andrew exclaimed. “Not only this, he and his wife thrown her out after getting the property.” I said. “So what are you planning to do?” Andrew asked. “Well, Mrs Wilson doesn’t want the property so I am just going to make him agree for compromise and pay for Mrs Wilson’s expenses.” I replied. “Just stay with me and do what I said.” I continued. The trial was at 10 AM. It was 8:45 AM by the time we reached Mrs Wilson’s house. Mrs Wilson’s son came out shouting as we knocked the door, “I told already that this time I won’t make a settlement and take back the charges, let her rot in jail,  why the hell you are disturbing me, get lost.” He said and was about to shut the door on our face. I gave a signal to Andrew and he caught the door and I slipped in and by the time Mrs Wilson’s son turned to stop me Andrew came in too. “So what did you say you would let her rot in jail?” I raised my voice and said. “Do you th...