Chapter 1: Chapter 1
IN the place of Matayog St. the people here were peaceful and prosperous, when all of a sudden bad news spread. Unexpected events — the loss of a few children in their place. Some say it leaves a piece of paper in a red envelope and always says ‘BRAVO ECHO ROMEO ECHO ALPHA DELTA YANKEE’. Helleisya Santiago reports here at Matayog St. Pampanga.
"BROTHER, DO YOU KNOW THE NEWS?" Elle asked.
“Yes, Elle, so I hope you are doubly careful. Especially you, Thea, because I just caught the news earlier. So I hope you are really careful, ”I promised authoritatively.
We live a simple and orderly life. I am Xian Synthecia the older brother of Elle and Thea. Our parents are in Baguio busy with business. They go home when there is not much to do or day-off.
Their younger sister just kept playing so Elle came over.
"Baby Thea, don't come out if it's not important, huh?" full of concern said Elle.
"Yes, Ate," he promised.
Because if they don't know the danger why should they be careful. They are aware of the danger, so they take double precautions especially their older brother Xian because he left his two brothers, because their parents are taking care of their business in Baguio.
FIRST CASE
I knew this situation would not be easy, and I knew that they might be harmed. But as long as I'm here, I won't let the suspect do this to my siblings. Especially since they're women.
Ever since I found out they were leaving the message ‘BRAVE ECHO ROMEO ECHO ALPHA DELTA YANKEE’ which means BE READY! I discovered it well based on every letter of it and on the sign they left.
"Be prepared and critical."
Fear and nervousness haunted me, but I didn't want to feed on this system because life depends on it. I put everything aside, took a deep breath, and went out first to get some air. Not far from our house, I saw some policemen. .
I went out to look at that, and there I saw an old woman whom I knew to be forty-eight years of age.
I feel its sadness and longing. I came closer to witness the scene more, and I thought I would be able to see a bloody event. However, it was strange because there was nothing left but the video of her son on the cellphone.
"Child, I'm sorry you can't be here," said a policeman.
"I'm at the right age and I know I can help," I promised.
I saw their cops busy. There are about four of them. They are looking for evidence, because it seems nice to take the son of the old woman who is crying now.
He was about to drive me away, when I saw something I knew would help us. Apart from the cellphone left by the suspect, he also left a red envelope. I took it downstairs and there lay the codes that were pretty familiar to me.
“2 15 4 5 7 1”
Dark place — full of equipment.Look so that the end may catch up with you. On the side there is a feeling of silence, and his mouth is completely handcuffed.
I don't know where it is, but I know that the suspect has not been able to get the missing child away now. "Miss, what time did your child disappear?" I asked in astonishment.
I don't know, but the woman seemed confused when I suddenly asked, but all of a sudden she answered as well.
“My son Via was playing earlier. It was around 10:00 that morning, then I went out past 12:00 a.m. — my son was gone, ”he said with a sigh.
I looked at my watch and it was past 3:00 pm, if you estimate the time that had passed it was 3 hours ago. It would not have been possible to search because none of the twenty-four were passing.
I also looked at the paper it left, and tried to think about what it meant. Because based on it, in letter after letter I can say that it might help.
I sat on the side first, while they continued to look for evidence and talk to Via's mother.
I remember the A1726 codes. I picked up my cellphone, and there tried to crack the number he gave me. The number two (2) is second, so if alphabetically, it is in the letter B. Fifteen (15) are followed by the letter O, the fourth (4) is D, the fifth (5) is E, the number seven (7) is G, and the first (1) is is A.
BODEGA
And if I go back to the sign it is not so…
I stood up and quickly asked its Mother.
"Ma'am, do you have a warehouse?" I will ask.
“Why, Iho? There is! He is next to our banana tree. ” At the same time teach it.
"Can you come with me?" I promise.
The police were surprised, but they also complied. We went to the warehouse somewhere, full of things and very quiet. There was a cabinet there and I wasted no time I opened it and there I saw Via unconscious and covered her mouth with a handkerchief.
"Son!" his mother cried with great eagerness for the child.
The mother approached and removed the handkerchief from her son's mouth. Another policeman also helped him to wake the child.
They were shocked when I found out so I told them every detail and they knew that I could help.
“Thank you, Mr.Xian! Now this case is closed. Thank you for your help, ”said the general.
It's over and Via is seen, but it's a puzzle to me why it has to be done and the weird thing is he doesn't kill his victims. It just seems to be playing.
After I did everything I had to do at school, I immediately went home. It was past 5:00 pm when I got home. But I was immediately surprised because Elle and Thea weren't there yet.
I was about to call Elle, when suddenly the door opened and it spat on Elle who was crying.
"Kuyaaaaaaa!" He shouted then hugged me tightly.
I immediately asked her, "Where is Thea?" I will ask. But she cried even harder.
I was suddenly surprised because of what he said, now he is targeting my brother. I threw my bag in the frustration I was feeling. The suspect may have found out that I was interfering in the case so he wanted to play with my brother.
I knew he couldn't kill my brother. I also knew he was just playing, I had a strong hunch. "Where's Thea?" I asked confusedly while holding both his shoulders.
"This lunch time because my brother and I ate together, then this morning I was waiting for him at the gate but he didn't come," he said while still crying.
"I asked the teachers but they said he didn't come in after lunch," he added.
I'm right, around 12:00 noon he was acting to get a new victim. What makes me wonder is how he manages to take the child without anyone seeing or noticing. Especially in the morning he carries out his plan.
I closed my palms. I need to act, I need to find my brother.
I was about to leave when suddenly I noticed a white envelope outside the door. I took it and put it again. And on the back of it was written like this.
Are you excited Mr. Xian? You have 2 days to think wisely and plan for your steps.1.2.3 your time begins ...- Your Love in the darkness
I even opened it and inside there was another piece of paper and a puzzle piece that lacked a partner.
She is the youngest.She always played barbie and loved singing.She always went there and played piano.Find another piece.You have only 2 clues but you need to encrypt this first.Sierra Charlie Hotel Oscar Oscar Lima ..-. . ... .- - / ... - ..- -... Find the red box there and try to fix the puzzle.Your time begins.
I almost kicked the door because of what I read. He really wants 2 more days, I just really know his name I can kill him. I first sat on the sofa and thought of a plan while decoding the problem case he left behind. It's easy because I know that the first answer is in SCHOOL but the next one I'm still a little confused because there is a lot of morse code and it's confusing.
I understood the signs he left.
-She always plays barbie and loved singing.-She always goes there and plays piano.
I thought about it well and I really wanted to get Thea before the 2nd day.
I looked for Elle but she wasn't there either.
“Elleeeee? Where are you!" I shouted.
I'm almost crazy because maybe even Elle will fall victim to me, I'm really mad at mom and dad.
“K-kuya? I'm sorry I'm just in the kitchen. ” she said tearfully.
I was surprised when he came out but I didn't think about that anymore instead I hugged him.
“Please Elle, don't come out first, stay here! I'll take care of your teacher okay? I will also look for our bodyguards, ”I said.
It only answered with a nod. It seems that my sister Elle has a strange behavior but I don't think about that anymore instead I just think more about Thea.
I said goodbye to our teachers and professors first, I said there was an emergency. Thank you for understanding and allowing me.
I don't want the police to interfere in this, so I'd better take the action myself and come up with a solution.
I'm not in the lead, but I haven't had 24 hours yet and I need to know who he really is first.