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Love Box by jiraiyas: 4:15pm On Feb 07, 2013 |
summary John is killed ,and who remains a mistery.is it his wife?bestfreind ?what do having a divorce and going through a relationship with a co-worker have to do with this situation?and just who's side is the police officer on? |
Re: Love Box by jiraiyas: 4:17pm On Feb 07, 2013 |
Chapter 1 So this story will be 4 chapters, each one in a different point of view. Hopefully it's not too confusing. Yall let me know what you think please Enjoy! JOHN I woke up this morning to my wife bitching at me again. I guess I should be used to it by now, after 10 years of marriage. Over the years our fights have changed from money and kids to divorce and they've become more and more violent; never on my end though. I come from a traditional Catholic family and divorce is not an option. But it's more than just my religion keeping me from signing on the dotted line; I just can't pull myself to do it. Michelle drives me crazy but I can't let go of all our history. We are high school sweethearts and I've never been with anyone else, I wouldn't know how to be without her. I made my money in the NFL. I never played but I climbed the corporate ladder and have made some amazing friends along the way. When I got to work this morning, my secretary could see on my face that it was going to be another rough day, but as always she tries her best to cheer me up "Good morning, Mr. McCoy!" "Hello, Charlotte. What have I got to do today?" I said with zero enthusiasm and a long sigh. "Oh, Jeremy is here to see you. Didn't you know? He said it was important." "Right. Thanks." I walked into my office to find Jeremy sitting in my chair with a stupid grin on his face. He could tell I was confused so he got to the point. "Listen man, you need a fun weekend; A fucking break from that woman." "Do you need to say it like that?" I frowned at him. "Fine. How about you and me and some of the guys go out to the river? Catch some fish and forget about that bitch." "Sounds good to me man. Just tell me when and where and I'll be there. But you have got to stop bitching about my wife." I agreed to go on this "man-trip" but I honestly didn't think anything could take my mind off of my problems at home. This was the longest week of my life. I think Michelle shoved something up her ass because she was on my case more than usual. She was standing in the entry way when I got home from work with a sweet smile on her face. I miss that smile. She used to smile like that when she saw me, when we were still young and madly in love. "Hey, I just wanted to apologize for how I've been acting this week. I made dinner…" "Uh, thanks babe. It smells great." She led me into the dining room and she must have felt bad or something because she really out did herself. It looked like she had been cooking all day long. The entire table was covered in food and there were a couple bottles of wine. We sat down and had the first pleasant dinner we've had in years. It was such a relief and she kept giving me these sensual looks from across the table. Surely, we weren't going to have sex tonight. I had so many thoughts going through my head that everything she did made me think she was trying to seduce me. When we finished eating, I helped her clean up and she kept brushing up against me and giggling in this really sexual way. I couldn't wrap my head around how she was acting. This wasn't her…well it was her, but it's how she used to be. She was bitter and hateful now; this woman who cooked me dinner was unbelievable, definitely not my wife. I put the last dish in the dishwasher and with that she kissed me on my cheek, grabbed her coat and ran for the door. "I'm going to my mother's house for the weekend! I just need to get away from this house and you for awhile." And with that she slammed the door behind her. I just stood there with my mouth hanging open. She was bipolar. Surely she was bipolar, how was it that we just had this amazing dinner and then she just up and leaves? "Fucking bitch…" I say to myself. I grab the bottle of wine from the table and begin to drink it with no glass. I starting getting undressed and I was already pretty drunk when I heard the front door open and close. A huge grin spread across my face and I lay back on the bed butt naked and turned off the lights. They walked in and said something but I couldn't hear what it was. When the light flicked on, I couldn't tell who it was; they were wearing a big cloak and hood to cover their face. What I could tell was that this person was holding a shot gun. I knew what was coming next; they raised the gun slowly and pulled off their hood to reveal their face. All the blood drained from my face as I realized who it was; I felt so betrayed. All I heard was the shot fire and all I felt was excruciating pain and heartbreak. |
Re: Love Box by jiraiyas: 4:22pm On Feb 07, 2013 |
Chapter 2 Part two is up! Different POV. JEREMY It seemed like just yesterday that I met John McCoy. I had just had my first week as the head coach of the Texans, and I got invited with all the big wigs to lunch. It was a perfect day to sit outside of a cafe in Houston. It doesn't seem like meeting John was two years ago. We instantly got along; he was not only the greatest man I've ever met, but he became my best friend. I shouldn't have waited so long to go over to John's house that day. I had to go home to shower so I wouldn't smell. I know how much he hates it when I'm nasty. He was looking forward to tonight, it's what he had been texting me about all week. When I got to the house it looked all lit up and cozy. That's why I thought it was weird Johnny didn't leave the door open. He had texted me an hour before saying "Jeremy, the wife's gone and I'm ready to see you!" As I was walking up the stairs, I knew something was wrong. The house was way too quiet and I could see the bedroom door was open. As I got closer, I started to wonder if this was a new game Johnny was playing. My heart started to leap I walked in the bedroom door. Only to find my life turned upside down. My Johnny! "Help, help someone! Please!" I reached down, scooping him into my arms. His blood started to soak into my nice white button up. It was my favorite shirt because it was the first thing Johnny had given me. I knew he needed help. Reaching into my pocket, I grabbed my phone to dial 911. I don't even remember what I told the woman operator. It was all jibber with screaming; I was in pure panic mode. I threw the phone. John was bleeding all over from what looked like a shot gun. He was in his underwear tied up with his favorite cheetah handcuffs. I broke the plastic links. I sat there crying in my own pity. My best friend was dead. The police showed up, loudly tramping up the stairs. They found me holding John McCoy's lifeless body, crying, and covered in his blood. One of the police officers pulled his body from my grip, stood me up, and started questioning me. "Why are you at the McCoy's so late?" he pushed. "He's my best friend. We hang out all the time." I said in between sobs. "Yeah okay, so how'd you get inside then?" he pressed. "Um…I have a spare key." I started to realize how this looked and that they could pin the blame on me, so I decided to choose my answers carefully. "Did you come over and interrupt a nice evening with the misses?" He looked at me with skeptical eyes. "I can't tell you what I was doing over here…" I dropped my head and let out a loud sigh. I would be ruined no matter what I told them. My brain scattered for answers. I did not want the truth to be revealed. |
Re: Love Box by jiraiyas: 4:34pm On Feb 07, 2013 |
Chapter 3 Here's the 3rd POV. Thank you so much for reading! OFFICER DAVIS When I walk into the police station Monday morning, nothing seems out of place. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but after the chaos of the weekend, this wasn't it. Breathing easier, I walk down the hallway and push open the door to the office. I see Johnson already working away in our cubicle. Setting my coffee cup down on the desk, I mumble "Good morning" and turn to face the pile of reports stacked by the computer waiting to be filled. There on top is the report I was hoping to see, for an incident that occurred on Friday, involving the murder of John McCoy, the NFL President. This should be interesting. Cracking my knuckles, I turn on the computer and get to work. HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT OF INCIDENT DATE: 08/03/2010 OFFICERS ON SCENE: WELSH. THOMAS. BROOKS. CALHOUN. PERSONS INVOLVED: JOHN MCCOY. Arrogant jerk. He deserved it. JEREMY GREEN. I type his name first. Figure he'd like to be listed next to his lover. Plus, that insinuates that he's the prime suspect. Worth a shot. MICHELLE MCCOY. I cringe as I type her name. If only the officers on scene hadn't been so thorough. I told her to make a solid alibi. Say she was going to her mother's for a weekend, escape the fighting. But since there wasn't a definite murderer she had to be included in the report. Damn. STEVE WATSON. I throw the neighbor in there for the hell of it. Who knows, maybe he'll be interrogated and it'll scare him into paying those overdue tickets. OVERVIEW OF INCIDENT: John McCoy was found dead in his home late Friday night. Mr. McCoy was pronounced dead on scene. Cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head. I check the notes taken that night to make sure they got it right. I know she wouldn't miss. Jeremy Green contacted police officials at 11:00pm that night. He was on the scene when dispatchers arrived. Mr. Green was covered in blood; DNA results have verified it belonged to Mr. McCoy. Bet little loverboy couldn't help himself once he saw John in bed, all tied up and waiting for him. Had to check for signs of life, signs of hope. Course, I imagine I'd do the same for Michelle. Seeing her tied up and bleeding… Of course I'd check. Try to save her. She's everything to me. Smiling, I replay the moment we first met… I had been driving around aimlessly all day, "patrolling" the area. I cruised through a parking lot near a strip mall, hoping to write at least one parking ticket. And bingo, there was my chance. A sleek black Jaguar, tinted windows, suicide doors. And parked in a handicapped spot. Handicapped my ass, I remember thinking as I put the squad car in park and stepped out. In the process of writing the ticket and admiring the car, a woman comes sprinting across the parking lot yelling at me. Shopping bags of every size and color dangle from her arms, blonde hair blows around her face, and she doesn't falter once in those five inch heels. She's hot, no denying it. And she's running towards me with a glare on her face and a string of cuss words coming out of that pretty little mouth. Finally, realization dawns on me that it's her car I'm admiring. I mean, writing the ticket for. "Hello ma'am, I'm Officer B-" "Don't you dare write that ticket!" she huffs, cutting me off mid sentence. "Ma'am, just calm down. Do you have a handicapped tag?" "What? No, of course not. Do you think I'd wear these damn heels if I was handicapped?" She unlocks the car and begins loading the shopping bags into the back seat. I take the last handful from her and set them gently in the car. A bag from Victoria's Secret catches my eye, and I find my mind wondering to places it shouldn't be… "Are you going to give me the ticket or not?" she asks, and I get the feeling it's not the first time she's asked me. One look into those piercing blue eyes and I know the answer. I tear the ticket up and stick it in my pocket. I can tell I've taken her by surprise when she stutters a quiet "thank you." "How about I take you out to dinner instead?" I ask, ignoring the diamond on her left hand. She grabs a piece of the ticket out of my pocket and quickly scribbles something on it. "Call me," she says as she gets in the car and closes the door. I look down at the numbers written on the piece of paper in my hand, and smile as she drives away. From then on, we were like fire and gasoline, sparking at the slightest touch. I felt bad at first, having an affair with a married woman. But she told me all about her lackluster life with John; she talked about the fighting and the late nights he worked and the constant presence of Jeremy, one of the NFL coaches. She also told me about the shitload of money they had, and we devised a plan that would get us that money and let us be together. I grin devilishly and get back to work… MR. MCCOY'S wife, Michelle McCoy was not home at the time of the incident. She was questioned afterwards, and stated that she was leaving town for the weekend to visit her mother. Mr. Green and Mrs. McCoy appeared hostile towards each other, but neither commented on that fact when questioned. No suspects were taken into custody. I finish up the report and read over it once more, making sure I included everything in the notes without giving away too much. I scan the officers' notes into the system and add them to the report. Satisfied, I print it out and sign it. REPORT FILLED: 08/11/2010 REPORTING OFFICER: Brad D |
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