CHAPTER 22: Collins Bruno is arrested

He flippantly told me he hasn't brought any other woman here besides me and his wife. He was casual about it, but it didn't go down well with me. He was talking about his wife. It implies, besides his wife, he hadn't thought of anyone else worthy of accompanying him to the Confluence hotel? It was like a volcano was going to erupt inside me. He has a wife and am sure he loves her considering how sweetly he said it. My inner part felt sweaty and I totally lost interest in food. I am not interested in eating anymore. I smiled and nodded though as if nothing was happening, but something was actually happening in me. He said that place was special but it's not the place that is, rather it's we the women he brought there that is special to him. When the waitress brought the food and served us, I stared at the food, totally uninterested. I took only a spoon of the fried rice into my mouth and dropped the spoon. I stole a glance at Jordan and I saw him eating. When he was through, he glanced at me. I am sure he was surprised. He didn't expect that I had finished eating and eating so meagre. He told me I could order for something else if I wanted to. I said I was fine. He shrugged and we set out. He paid the bills and we took our leave. We were going to get into the car when his phone rang again. I was quiet, I wanted to hear who called him this time. But I saw him frown and he gave a grin. "Chief Dare Wilson just called. He wants to see us" Jordan told me. I told him we should go and see him, perhaps he might have news that will aid our investigation easier. We set out, going to Dare Wilson's house. When we arrived, we were told to take a seat. Chief would join us soon. I sat down and looked around the sitting room. I have the habit of taking a quick survey of my environment in case of attack. I could describe the houses of countless people, especially the sitting room and the rooms I've stepped my feet into. Jordan sat on the edge of the seat, looking composed and checking his wristwatch at intervals. His phone rang and he looked at the caller's ID, he answered his phone and I heard him say "Good. I will be coming to interrogate him myself.." The call ended and he looked at me, "Collins Bruno has been arrested" he said with a poker face. "That sounds good" I replied and he said yeah. We waited for a few minutes more when suddenly we heard someone called Jordan from the stairs. "Good to meet you detective Jordan" Dare Wilson stated, coming downstairs in a three quarters jeans on a sandal and a polo that looked too tight for his age and body size. Detective Jordan stood up and I did too. Jordan was the boss here, he is my senior in the profession and being on a mission with him, I had to do exactly whatever he does. He wore a faint smile across his lips and his hands placed by his sides. "Good to see you're back, Chief," he replied. "Thank you detective" Dare Wilson replied, stepping out of the stairs and walking towards us. "Hello Chief Dare Wilson" I showed courtesy and it seemed that was when he noticed me. He glanced at me and let his eyes linger on my body, scrutinizing me from the head to the tip of my toes. I saw his stare gradually become seductive. I was no longer comfortable with the way he was staring at me and looked away. He walked past Jordan and came towards me. When I looked at Jordan, I saw him squinted and his eyes were fastened on Dare Wilson. "Hello Beauty" he said, tapping my shoulders and I blatantly disapproved of it by throwing his hand off my shoulders. What nonsense. I came because he invited us. And now, after giving me a seductive look and stare, he now had the effrontery to tap me by the shoulders. What next would he do, press me below him and eat me whole. This time I frowned and looked him in the eyes. "I like fiery ladies a lot" he said and turned to look at the poker face Jordan " I like your pair. A handsome detective and a paragon of beauty.." Dare Wilson was saying when Jordan interrupted him. " She's my colleague, detective Tina. And we are in charge of handling the murder case of your daughter Kitty Wilson. A while ago, your assistant called me and told me you would like to meet us…" Jordan said in a tone that portrays he doesn't have time for the nonsense the man was starting. He trailed off and kept his stare on the man. I saw Jordan's facial expression become void of any form of cheerfulness. I remained expressionless as well. How can a man whose daughter was murdered lacked any form of soberness and could even look at a woman to know she's beautiful. He had portrayed a personality that I despise. I don't like men who don't know how to behave or can't hide how promiscuous they are. He is a womaniser no doubt. He is mistaken if he thinks she's like those call girls he knew out there. Nonsense. " Oh yeah!" Dare Wilson shook his head and went to sit at an angle on the cushion. From there, he could stare at the both of us at the same time. "Take your seats" he offered and we both sat down. Jordan went back to sitting at the edge of the cushion. That's how men on duty sit in a place they can not ascertain if it is safe for them or not. "My wife told me about your visit. I appreciate your efforts and investigation on the issue on ground. Thank you detectives Jordan and Tina" Dare Wilson appreciated and for the first time, I saw a trace of soberness in him. "We are just doing our job Chief. And before anything else, I would like to pass our condolences on behalf of my colleagues and I on the death of your daughter. We are trying our best so that such a thing doesn't happen again. And we are working around the clock to see that we bring her killers before the law.." Jordan was pacified. Dare Wilson nodded. He looked away and I saw him press a button. Soon Rebecca came forward. I raised my head and my eyes locked with hers. She squinted, and next gave me a wink. I understood. She had something to tell me and I had really looked forward to interrogating her further. It appeared she was willing to give us some useful information. I knew she knew a lot, more than her false statement the previous day. I nodded slightly and looked away. I don't want Dare Wilson to guess anything. She bowed before her boss and the latter said "do I need to remind you what to do?" She dashed away. She was shivering and it appeared Dare Wilson is a bully. When Rebecca left, Dare Wilson asked us about the progress of the investigation. " I was told you are the detective in charge of the case. I was happy considering you are good at your job and have handled such cases before. I know with you handling it, Kitty's killers will soon be apprehended. I appreciate your work so far…" he paused when Rebecca returned. She brought three glasses of wine and placed it first at Dare's side, then Jordan and when she arrived at Tina's side, she tripped and the wine poured at her feet.