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I make it to Clamp Academy just as all the remnant faculty is leaving. It's 9:30 pm. Patrick and Archer were found with no clothes or belongings. So it stood to reason that there was a set of master keys for the school around somewhere.
Earlier I called Kitty under the false pretense of me potentially finding damning evidence on Patrick. I told her I needed a set of keys to the school.
She was happy to oblige. I think she was just glad I was talking to her again. She could’ve known I was full of shit.
I wasn't going to crack this case on alibis. I need something more damning. I knew I was getting close to the killer. If I find anything tonight. I just might be able to crack this case.
I sneaked in before the doors were locked. This place was wired to the teeth with Tech. The card keys deactivate the alarm systems as you pass between lecture halls and offices.
Tonight I was Wearing Kitty’s master pass. I hid in her private office as I waited for the custodians to finish cleaning the first floor. Which is where the Human Resources Department is located.
I've been thinking about her a lot. Not even as a potential and probable suspect in the murder of her husband. But as that kitten, that kitten who purred softly on that couch for me.
I’d do a lot of bad things for a woman like that. I could’ve had her money and her sex. I only wanted one. But I can’t pay Penny’s salary in my used wasted lust. I’ll take the money.
I was hoping against hope. Hoping against everything Holy I’d forgotten to believe in way too long ago. I was hoping she was guilty of nothing more than being herself.
I ain't mad at anyone who looks out for #1. They can lock me up for being guilty of that as well.
Kitty was every bit of trouble there was. I was left field high and falling for this gooey bird. I should have fucked her on that couch last night. I'd have maybe gotten it out of my system.
But who am I kidding? Guys like me never catch that break. I'll end up with a woman barely pretty enough to keep me home. She probably won't cook well. But she'll let me be boss. Put up with my shit and suck my dick when it's dirty.
I had a good mind to fix it for her. I knew the ropes and the pulleys. That would be the last resort I decided. I just need to see a few files and I’ll have a grip. If Kitty’s innocent I either get her heart or her money. Both in a perfect world.
I heard the vacuums in the office’s outer area power down. I waited a few more moments Before making my way to the Human Resources office.
I used Kitty's passkey and let my self in the office. The physical file cabinet wasn't hard to find. Unfortunately, it was one of the only locks in the building the pass key didn't open.
I wasn't to be phased. I picked the lock and in no time I was skimming through the personnel's private documents. I pulled three files. I sat down at a desk and made short work reviewing them.
Ten minutes later I know what I need to know. I had to see Wheeler. Something Patrick said didn’t sit right. And now armed with the information I gained from the files. I just needed one more favor from the Police department.
I took a couple snapshots then put everything back the way I found it. I poked my head out of the door and the coast was clear.
I was halfway to the back exit. Then behind me, I heard a familiar shuffle of feet. Bugs! I turned around too late to defend myself. But not too late to see stars. Everything went black.
I’m started to come to. It’s very cold. The wind was blowing cold on my skin without mercy. Why is the wind blowing on my skin? Where the hell am I?
I opened my eyes. I was outside. On the football field. I was ten feet off the ground and chained crucifix-style to the cross bars on the goalpost.
I was also stark naked and very cold. The birds were loud as hell. My skin was damp with dew. Must be about 6 am.
It won’t be long before the football team and the other sports come out for morning drills. I looked down at my nature and that confirmed how cold it was.
Then I saw it. Spray painted in white directly below me on the green turf. Two words. Two words told me I was too close for comfort. FINAL WARNING.