Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Kendall just nodded as he received the family sermon one by one. He sat on the long sofa in their living room while his parents and brothers stood in front of him. His grandfather sat quietly in the next chair.

"Are you really going to kill us with worry! You disappeared for a few months because of your assignment! Now that you've just come back again and the day isn't over yet, you'll surprise us again with the news that you'll be assigned to the Visayas! " mother's irritation.

"When are you leaving?" Jacob asked.

"Tomorrow morning," he answered weakly.

Dorothy grew weaker. It was held in the chest as if about to have a heart attack. "My God! What's wrong with you Kendall? Are you suffering? Don't you have anything to eat to gamble your life at work? Are we missing you?! ... Take out your gun and just shoot me! Because It's as if you're killing me for what you're doing! " Shaking it, he heaped anger on the mister. "It's your fault! If you had followed my advice to find your son to marry from the children of our business friends, maybe that would have changed! Look at what's happening now, that addiction is getting worse and worse. for being a cop! "

"What can I do Dorothy? If you're in my situation, you'll be hesitant to introduce our son. Look at that, he'll act, the man will still win. It's your fault too! You are her mother. It's your job to teach her how to act like a lady! Look at her now, do you think any of our friends would be happy to be the daughter-in-law of a woman whose life is always in danger ?! "

Kendall was especially moved by the last thing his father said. It was as if it just repeated what he had heard from Don Arthur.

"Mom, Dad ... That's enough. Kendall is an adult already. Let's not scold him like a child. But for you Kendall, hopefully the next time you decide for yourself you also think that you have a family. Sometimes "Sometimes you have to reconsider the feelings of the people who love you! It's not just your excitement and dreams that you're thinking about," said Jacob.

Kendall just remained silent. He cannot blame the family for their reaction because since he became a police officer, he will only be fired for work. Previously, his parents only allowed him to go away for trainings.

"How long have you been in the province?" the brother asked again.

"I don't know. I have a new assignment ..."

"Assignment! Mission! Raid! Operations! That's where you're good at. Eh being your child so when will you improve ?!" mother's extra sermon. Kendall was still speechless. He was tired of having his parents fight for his profession. After listening to the long courtship of his parents and siblings, he went to the garden to relax and think. Unbeknownst to him his grandfather had followed him. It stood quietly beside him.

"I've heard about everything from Chief Spencer .."

He bent down and bit his lip hard. She began to shed tears until she could no longer hide the weight of her feelings. He hugged his grandfather and cried at the same time.

"Grandpa ..."

"It's okay sister ... It's okay. Things like that happen ... everything will be fine," he said as he patted her on the back.

"I'm sorry if I can't finish my assignment ... I'm sorry if I disappointed you ..."

"Don't think about that. You have many more chances ..."

She slipped out of his embrace but continued to shed tears. It was like a child he repeatedly rubbed it with his hands.

"Why do you have to leave him?" grandfather's serious question.

"Grandpa, it's like you don't know the answer," he said with a bow as he kicked a protruding rock.

"Is it because that young man is supposed to be just a job?"

He nodded.

"I don't see any mistake in falling in love upon duty. Love is not scheduled daughter. The heart is not taught when and where it should beat."

"There are other reasons ..."

"Is it the age?"

He nodded again.

"How old is he?"

"Eighteen."

General Whitlock laughed softly. "What's wrong with his age. He's even legal enough to get married. Stop looking at it that way. Age is not important as long as you love and understand each other. Besides, why is my grandson still young?"

"It's not just that ..."

"What else? Social status?"

The girl shook her head.

Gen. thought for a moment. Whitlock. And take a deep breath first before asking. "I-Is it because of your job?"

Kendall looked at his grandfather with teary eyes and nodded.

"It's like Dad's reasoning before that there is no happy family as my life is always in danger. I can't afford to trade my grandfather's job because I'm already in love. All this will pass ... I just need to avoid it."

General Whitlock hugged his grandson. He feels great pity for the girl. He understands how difficult it is. He knew it was only now that he fell in love but he also knew how widely his love of work was.

"It's your choice Kendall. Choose where you'll be happy. I just don't want to see you hurt."

Kendall cried again. Often, only her grandfather breathes her problems. It is also always understanding and there for him.

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Headquarters. Meeting room. Kendall and Chief Spencer are talking seriously.

"Are you sure about your decision Kendall ?!"

"Yes godfather."

"Are you really ready to postpone your promotion?"

"Wow."

The boss released a photo, a plane ticket and a file.

"That's the information of the person you should catch. Your ticket is already there. The whole team will leave this morning and make sure you don't change your mind."

"I thought it was a good chief. I just wish no one else would know the reason for my backing out of Grayson Hoffman's case."

"Don't worry. You know how much I care about you."

"Thank you godfather."

Kendall was about to get up to leave but suddenly a colleague entered.

"Chief we have a problem!"

"What's happening?"

"Our GRO asset for our operation later, had an accident. It's in the hospital now. How come, chief, we don't have time to look for and orient others!"

"What ?! Shouldn't there always be a stand-by replacement to prevent this from happening ?! The operation can't be canceled later. It's important that we catch those bigtime ecstasy pushers in action. We're just repeating ourselves. they get through. "

The chief looked at the seated and lethargic girl. He stared at the woman from head to toe.

"Inspector Whitlock!"

He sat up straight Kendall.

"Yes chief!"

"Before you are assigned elsewhere, first have an operation with us."

"Chief ..."

"Don't even think about it. Get dressed! SPO2 put the asset's clothes on there!"

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Grayson repeatedly calls Kendall's phone but the girl does not answer him. He also spent the day looking for an opportunity to get past the new guard but could not take his eyes off him while on campus. So when he got home he only spent about an hour in his room and when he found the time he quickly ran to the garage. As soon as he left the gate, he drove the car to headquarters. When he got there he was immediately recognized by the police sitting at the entrance.

"Huh? Aren't you Grayson Hoffman? What are you doing here?"

He quickly approached the police.

"Where is Kendall ?!"

"Kendall who's Kendall?"

"I mean ... where is Inspector Whitlock?"

"There was an accompanying raid."

He was encouraged by the answer. "She's still in this headquarters? Did I think she moved?" he said dead maliciously.

"Ah yes but their team is leaving early this morning."

"Where exactly is she now?"

"I'm sorry but I can't say," the interlocutor suddenly braked.

She's crippling. All the female colleagues just kept her whereabouts a secret. "I need to talk to her now! It's very important!" he could not control his language.

"If you want to just wait here, Mr. Hoffman, it might come back after their operation."

"No! I can't wait for her that long! I need to see her right now!" he insisted.

"I'm sorry but it's a raid so it's confidential. Just wait here if you really want to talk to him."

Grayson thought of an excuse to convince the police. "What I have to say is also important. As important as that operation is .... II just received a threat from the kidnappers!"

The police were stunned to hear.

"... And I will only tell the details to Inspector Whitlock," he insisted. "I don't care about that raid whether it's confidential or not. All I care now is to rely on the message of Pirus to Inspector Whitlock!"

The interlocutor thought for a while until he was forced to give the name of the place and address of the operation. "Wait until the raid is over before you go to Inspector Whitlock or you may be harmed," he reminded.

"Yes, I will. Thank you!"

Grayson ran back to the car and was about to fly it at driving speed. When he arrived at the taught club he saw that there was a commotion here. There were women running and customers coming out. He hurried out of the car and entered the club.

He rolled his eyes. There were handcuffed men as civilian police pushed them out. GROs and employees panicked and quarreled. There are also other customers who are curious about the latter happening.

He spelled the place well even though it was chaotic. He peeked at the vip rooms one by one. He went to be the nooks and crannies of the place but he couldn’t see Kendall. Gradually a shiver rose in his chest.

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At the back of the club Kendall cornered a pusher who was about to run away. It grinned at him who was obviously drugged as well. Although he had a gun hidden in his thigh, he did not aim at the man. He preferred to wrestle with it. Despite her sexy attire, she did not hesitate to punch the man.

He wanted to be hurt in those moments. He wanted to be beaten lightly. The pain in his chest may be relieved when other parts of his body hurt. And because he is not in concentration, he is often hit by the opponent’s kicks and punches. Until it hit him with a side kick.

He fell on all fours. He was temporarily unable to move in pain. Suddenly the injured part of his body went numb. He had a hard time getting up. When she moved her legs her short dress lifted slightly. The hidden gun appeared in his thigh.

The man saw the gun and thought it quickly. It turned around to look for a weapon. It found a large steel pipe. And as Kendall slowly got up the man raised his hands holding the pipe. It was obvious from its positioning how strongly it intended to beat the rising woman.

Kendall was still facing the ground as he struggled to get up. Unconscious consciousness with a collar will slap him. The man unleashed a strong blow.

"NOOOO!"

Grayson blocked himself and the pipe hit his head. The criminal repeated the strong beating, thinking that the police also covered the woman's body. Grayson was hit in the head again. It collapsed and hit its head on the cement again.

Kendall was still standing with his back turned but at that moment his knees were shaking not because of the bruise but because of fear. Impossible to happen but he couldn't be wrong Grayson's voice was what he heard. He also heard a fallen body. He was nervous about what he might see. He turned and suddenly his eyes widened at the sight of the prone body. It was on its knees but it looked like Grayson's body was what he could see.

She looked up and saw the man's pipe hit her. He quickly pulled out the gun and glared at the opponent's hand.

"Put ****** you! What did you do to that man? !!!!"

The man released the pipe and tried to run but he shot it again in the foot. He hurried over to the prone body. Her whole body was shaking with nervousness. He didn’t think Grayson was the one lying on the cement. When he got close enough, he presented it to her. The eyes widened as he stared. She trembled in fear when she saw the blood trickling down her forehead.

"B-Grayson? .... B-GraysonEE!"

She hugged the man. The trembling of his whole body increased. She seemed to go crazy with nervousness until her tears started to flow. "B-Grayson what are you doing here? Why did you do this ?! Are you losing yourself?"

He hugged the man even tighter. And little by little he became hysterical. "I-you shouldn't have done this .... I-I should have done this to you .... I-I have the responsibility to protect the body for you. I-not you ... not you Grayson. I'm the one will commit suicide for you! NOT YOU !!!! "

Grayson opened his eyes and forced himself to speak. He looked calmly at the weeping maiden's face.

"II ... am not asking you to die for me ... B-Because I'll die for you first .... A-All I ask is for you to love me back .... II'm begging you to love me ...... Kendall. "

Kendall's sobs grew louder. He repeatedly kissed Grayson on the forehead. "I love you too Grayson eh ... I love you so much too."

"T-Then don't leave me ... H-don't leave ..."

The girl nodded several times while the tears were still flowing. "Yes Grayson. I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving you ..."

Grayson smiled. "Wa-Wala nang bawian yan ha .... II will never forget what you said today."

"Yes Grayson. Yes ..."

Kendall nodded again and again. Until he noticed that the blood flow from the man's head was gradually accelerating. Her whole body went cold with fear.

"Grayson don't close your eyes ha. Don't sleep fight drowsiness .... Don't close your eyes please."

"II'm ... very happy right now ... Kendall."

Grayson smiled again until he slowly closed his eyes ...

Kendall shuddered even more. He repeatedly shook the man and tapped him several times on the cheek. "B-Grayson didn't I tell you not to shut up. Wake up ... wake up Grayson! Grayson! Grayson! BLAAKEEEE !!!!"