[Story] My Possessive Murderer – S01 E25

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 25

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The weeks had blurred into a disorienting dance of meetings and negotiations. My obsession with uncovering the truth about Amelia’s past had intensified, fueling a relentless curiosity that consumed my every waking moment. I knew I was teetering on the edge of a precipice, but I couldn’t let go, couldn’t forget the horrors that had transpired.

Simon, my closest friend and trusted assistant, had grown increasingly concerned. He had watched as I spiraled deeper into the mystery of Amelia and Greg, and he had implored me to let it go, to move on like Amelia had. But I couldn’t heed his advice, not when the specter of the past haunted my every step.

“Come on, Aaron,” Simon had urged one evening in my office, his voice tinged with exasperation. “You’re risking everything for answers that might not even exist. Amelia is gone, and whatever happened in the past can’t be changed. Let it be.”

I had shaken my head, my determination unwavering. “There’s something I need to know, Simon. I can’t rest until I find out the truth.”

Simon’s eyes bore into mine, filled with a mixture of sympathy and frustration. “And what if the truth is something you can’t handle? What if it shatters you even further?”

His words had resonated within me, but I couldn’t relent. I had to find out the truth, no matter the cost.

The tension between Amelia, Greg, and me remained a constant undercurrent during our meetings. I could see the questions in her eyes, the uncertainty about my intentions, but she never spoke a word about the past. Greg, on the other hand, had become a formidable barrier, a guardian of her secrets.

It was as if he knew that I was getting closer, that my relentless pursuit was closing in on the truth.

One day, during a particularly tense meeting, I slipped up. My mind, clouded by the maelstrom of emotions and unanswered questions, betrayed me. Instead of addressing her as Kassie, I called her Amelia.

Amelia’s eyes widened briefly, a flicker of surprise crossing her face before she composed herself. But it was Greg’s reaction that sent a chill down my spine. His gaze bore into me, intense and unwavering, and then he spoke with a voice as cold as ice.

“Our team leader’s name is Kassie, Mr. Costello. There’s no Amelia working under our team.”

I stammered an apology, but the damage was done. The slip had revealed my obsession, my relentless pursuit of a truth that had eluded me for far too long.

Days turned into weeks, and my desperation grew. Greg was always there, a vigilant guardian, never giving me a moment alone with Amelia. I knew that my only chance to get answers lay in confronting her directly, in finding out why she had done what she had done.

But the opportunity never presented itself, and I felt like a caged animal, trapped by my own need for closure. The unanswered questions gnawed at me, a relentless itch in the back of my mind.

Then, one fateful day, as I walked down the corridor outside Amelia’s office, I heard Greg’s voice. He was speaking in hushed tones, his words tinged with urgency.

“I need more time,” he said, his voice strained. “It’s not an easy job, you know. I’ve come too far to let anything or anyone mess it up now.”

My curiosity piqued, I discreetly edged closer, trying to catch more of the conversation.Greg continued, his tone growing colder, more sinister. “If anyone tries to mess things up, I’ll do what I’ve always done. I’ll kill them.”

The words hung in the air like a dark cloud, sending a shiver down my spine. It was a chilling revelation, a glimpse into a world I had never known existed. Greg’s words were a stark reminder that the past was far from buried, that there were secrets lurking in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.

As I stood there, hidden in the shadows, I knew that I was inching closer to the truth, but I also understood that the path ahead was fraught with danger, and the stakes had never been higher.I returned to my office, my mind racing with a torrent of thoughts and questions. Greg’s ominous words had sent a clear message: he was willing to go to any lengths to protect Amelia and the secrets she harbored. The idea of confronting him directly seemed increasingly perilous.

Simon, who had been watching my erratic behavior with growing concern, approached me once more. “Aaron,” he said, his voice gentle yet firm, “you need to let this go. What you heard out there—it’s not something we should get involved in. It’s dangerous.”

I leaned back in my chair, frustration and determination warring within me. “Simon, you don’t understand. There’s something here, something that doesn’t add up. I need to find out what happened, what drove Amelia to commit those heinous acts.”

Simon sighed, his worry etched on his face. “Aaron, I’m your friend, and I’m here to support you, but this path you’re on—it’s leading to darkness. Please, for your own sake, let it go.”

I knew Simon was right, that my relentless pursuit was pushing me deeper into a labyrinth of danger. But the need for closure, the need to understand the reasons behind Amelia’s actions, burned within me like a relentless fire.

Days turned into weeks, and the tension between me, Amelia, and Greg escalated. Our meetings became increasingly strained, with unspoken accusations and suspicions hanging in the air. It was clear that Greg was keeping a watchful eye on me, as if he anticipated my every move.

Despite the risks, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the truth was within reach, that the darkness that had shrouded Amelia’s past was slowly unraveling. My determination grew stronger with each passing day, and I began to devise a plan to confront Amelia directly, to demand answers.

One evening, as I reviewed documents in my office, I received an unexpected message on my computer. It was from an anonymous sender, and the message simply read: “Meet me tomorrow, midnight, at the abandoned warehouse on Elm Street. Come alone if you want to know the truth.”

My heart raced as I read those words, a mix of anticipation and trepidation coursing through me.

I couldn’t be certain who had sent the message, but the timing was too perfect to be a mere coincidence. It was an opportunity I couldn’t ignore, a chance to finally confront the darkness that had haunted me for years.

The following night, I drove to the designated location, the abandoned warehouse cloaked in shadows. The moon hung low in the sky, casting eerie silhouettes on the desolate streets. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding as I entered the dimly lit building.

As I ventured further into the warehouse, I heard a faint whisper, a voice shrouded in secrecy. “Mr. Costello, over here.”

I followed the sound, my heart pounding in my chest, until I came face to face with a figure concealed in darkness. The dim light revealed only the outline of a man, and my instincts screamed danger.

“Who are you?” I demanded, my voice quivering with a mixture of fear and anticipation.

The figure stepped into the feeble light, revealing a face that was both familiar and unexpected.

It was Greg.

My confusion and surprise must have shown on my face, because Greg spoke, his tone cold and calculated. “You’ve been getting too close, Mr. Costello. It’s time you stop this obsession.”

I took a step back, my mind racing to comprehend the situation. “Greg, what is this? Why did you bring me here?”

Greg’s eyes bore into mine, his gaze unwavering. “I brought you here to deliver a message, Mr. Costello. You need to let go of your relentless pursuit. There are things you don’t understand, things you’re better off not knowing.”

I clenched my fists, frustration and anger welling up within me. “No, Greg. I need to know the truth. I need to understand why Amelia did what she did.”

Greg’s expression remained inscrutable. “Some truths are better left buried,” he replied cryptically.

I couldn’t hold back any longer. “You know, don’t you? You know why she did it.”

Greg’s silence was confirmation enough. He had the answers I had been seeking, the key to unlocking the mysteries of Amelia’s past. But he wasn’t willing to share them, and his presence here, in this desolate warehouse, was a stark warning.

As I prepared to leave, my mind weighed down by the weight of unanswered questions, Greg’s final words echoed in my ears. “Remember, Mr. Costello, some secrets are buried for a reason. If you persist in your pursuit, if you threaten what I’ve worked so hard to protect, I won’t hesitate to do what I’ve always done. I’ll kill them.”

The ominous threat hung in the air, a chilling reminder of the darkness that surrounded Amelia’s past, and the dangerous game I had become entangled in.

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What do you think Greg’s cryptic words reveal about the danger surrounding Amelia and the secrets she hides?