Chapter 6 What does the M mean

The following day...... "Aren't you heading home?" Shakes asked. "Nope, I will be staying behind". I said and kept typing. "Maybe I should join you" Eddie said. "No, ed you don't have to" I added. "C'mon I can't leave you alone to handle that case, you know." He replied. "Bobby, are you staying behind?" Shakes asked. "Nope , but where the hell is Robin?" Bobby asked. "He said he was going on a trip, I think he has gone!" John said. "He went on a trip without my permission, gosh that guy really gets on my nerves sometimes" he remarked.

"Come on man! He needs time for himself, let's go man!" Shakes said. "Rubbish! I am the boss around here you know!" He scoffed and they walked away. I took a look at my watch and I sighed. "M ,what could this mean?" I said and flied the card. "Never seen this before!" I added. I saw an umbrella and the M together as a symbol. "This looks like a symbol. Eddie have you seen this before? " I asked and stretched the card towards him. "Hmm, I don't think so, but I can search for it" he replied. "Thanks" I added and withdrew my hand. I then laid my head on the desk and slept off. The following morning....... "Beeeep!" My phone buzzed, and the noise woke me. I jerked as I woke up. I picked up the phone in a haste. "Hello! Good morning who is speaking please! "I asked. "The store owner from the bojangles doughnut store " she replied. "Ok any problem? "I asked. "I just wanted to tell you that I was able to get record of the Cctv outside. Could you perhaps if free come by the store to get " she said. "I will do so, I will be there in ten-fifteen minutes " I added. "Ok ! I will be waiting " she replied and cut the call. I pulled my coat along with my badge . "Eddie! The store owner just called gotta go!" I yelled. "Ok, let's head to the car. I'll drive" he replied and we went off. At the store.... "Here take a look , I just came across it, hope it may be of help" she said. "Yes of course, thank you! "I replied and double clicked on the icon. "Pause for a moment. It looks like him, he wore dark sunglasses and a face cap" the store owner remarked. "Zoom in a little " Eddie said. "I can't really see his face" Eddie added. "He has a problem with his leg, and .... when he stretched his hand, I saw like a windmill tattoo on his right hand. .. I am sure of that. Yes I am" she said trying to remember. "Ms Jasmine, right? Thanks for the info, please contact your insurance company so that they can compensate you ok!" I said and walked out. "Thank you so much for everything. I will do so" she replied. "Let me drive "Eddie said and started the engine and drove off. There was silence between us for some minutes. "About that symbol , l think I have seen it before " he whispered. "Where, tell me?"I questioned. "Its..... Vicenzo alabama " he stammered. "It's that notorious casino right?" I said and he only nodded. "You can't go there!" He said. "I have to ,you and I , that's our only chance to catch that bastard. He must be a regular there " I replied, then Eddie changed direction. "Where are we going to? " I asked. "The casino, we need to know what he looks like and his business at the casino "he replied. Then he stopped right in front of the casino. "Ok! Let's do this! " he added and we got down. "Hey! What the hell are you doing here?" One of the security asked harshly. Eddie piped his gun out a little at the man. "If I were you, I won't do anything stupid" he whispered. Then he withdrew his steps and let us in. There were a lot of people drinking, dancing, gambling and doing all sort of things, this was my first time at the casino. Eddie then headed for the bar. "What will you like to drink? "The barman asked. "Vodka 1789" Eddie said "Eddie! We aren't here to drink! "I Winned. "What we have to mingle a little not to get "suspicious" he said stressing the word suspicious. "Here is your drink" the barman added. "Mam, what will you like to drink?" He asked me. "Nothing, but I will like to ask you some questions, don't try anything funny " I said anxiously. He became uncomfortable. "What do you want?" He whispered. I pushed the M card towards him, this came from here right?" I added. He gave no response and began to shake nervously. "Do you happen to know a guy with a windmill tattoo, who kinda have a leg problem and comes here frequently? "I questioned. "I..... don't know what you are talking about " he replied with fear in his voice. "Who are you? What do you want from me?" He said boldly. Eddie stretched out his badge stylishly and he understood. Before we knew it, the bar guy began to run. I jumped over the counter and ran after him, shortly after, I caught up with him, I smacked him down and held him by the throat. He tried to manover me,but I punched him in the nose and he began to bleed. "Tell me what you know!" I yelled. But he remained adamant. "Who is he?what does he do here?is he into some illegal business, tell me!" I yelled and pressed his throat harder. "Ok ok! he comes here...... regularly "he stammered and paused. "So! What else" I questioned. "His name is max" he said. "What does he do here? Do you have his picture or something of his,answer me!" I said impatiently. "I don't know. I think he is into drugs because he was always with the big guys" he said. "You don't know!gosh " I smirked. "I don't know ok! all I know is that he comes here regularly, you can ask the management, they can give you more info" he added and coughed blood,then I loosened my grip. Eddie now arrived. "Ariana! let's go! "Eddie said and I followed. "Did he say anything? " He asked. "The guy's name is max, but the problem is, we don't know what he looks like " I replied panting. "Let's head to the car " he added. I opened the car door and sat inside. I picked up my bottle water and gulped it hurrily. "His facial looks won't be a problem though" he said. "Why do you say that?" I asked. "While you chased after that guy, I met an old friend, a big guy in this casino, so he helped me out a little. I don't know if he knew the guy but he gave me his picture. Look!" He said stretching the picture. I was lnfuriated. I slowly put the bottle down. "So you made me do all that stress when you could have easily gotten it! Jeez, you are driving me crazy! "I yelled. He drew me closer and held me firmly. "Calm down, I am sorry ok! we are in this together got it! "He assured. Gradually, l became calm. He started the engine and drove off. Some minutes after, l noticed he was not going in the direction of the station, so I said. "Where are you heading to? "I asked. "You'll see". He replied and kept driving at a high speed. Finally, he stopped in front of a building that looked like a bar. "Get down!" He added and pulled off. I then came out of the car slowly. "What are we doing here?" I asked again. "You needed a place to calm down, I could only think of here. Let's go in". He said. I sighed as I went in. "I need a glass of apple martini" Eddie said. "A glass of Balkan vodka, iced" I said. Eddie stared at me. "What!" I sneered. "You drink!" He said.but I gave no response "Here you go! "The bar lady said. "Thanks " I replied and began to sip my drink. "Ed, we need a plan,got any ideas?" I asked. "Good, I have been waiting for you to ask that , I already got a plan" he replied. "So what's it?" I said impatiently. "Tomorrow being friday,the casino is having a big party, since the guy goes there regularly he will be there. Now that we know what he looks like, catching him won't be a problem. All I need is a lady as the bait" he added. "I am a lady!" I remarked. "What ! no,no, no not you, it is dangerous. We don't even know if he is armed,he could hurt you" he said. "Come on, I won't go there unprotected. I'm not a kid you know, I too am a cop " I replied. "Fine!" He added and sipped his drink. Just then a man rough looking came and sat beside me. "Give me Stroh rum!" He ordered. "Iced or not" the bar lady asked and he nodded. "Here you go " she added and went away. He pulled out a cigarette. "You got a lighter?" He asked Eddie. "Sure, have it " Eddie replied and stretched it over. As the man was about to collect it, I saw a tattoo on his right hand...it looked so familiar. I kept staring at it for a while. "What are you looking at!"he grinned. "Oh I'm sorry!" I replied nervously . I couldn't take my eyes off it. He pulled his shirt to cover it as he found me suspicious. "Let's go it's getting late" Eddie said and pulled me along . we now entered the car. "What were you staring at?"Ed asked. "Nothing really" I denied. He now drove away. "No, no not again! he remarked. "What is it? " I asked. "We are out of diesel, let's go to the filling station " he added. "They must have all been closed,also there are no buses in this area and it is pretty late" I said. "It's already 11:30pm, we have to look for a place to spend the night" he added. He sighted a motel and pointed at it. "Let's go there " he said and got down from the car. I too came down in a hurry. "What! really a motel come on, we can't go there" I remarked. "What's bad in that! If you can't sleep there ,then stay in the car.and if some bad guys come after you, I won't come save you. Got it!"he yelled.and walked towards the motel. "What's wrong? " I whispered. He never raised his voice at me. I remained silent. I wanted to head back to the car but I was pretty scared. I just followed him behind like a puppy running after its owner. "Ha!" I sighed and shivered. It was getting pretty cold.