After exposing Jhon earlier and finding out that he's just faking his own personality to impress me. We're now currently working together as partners with no secrets hidden between each other.
"I'll ask again, what do we know about this case so far Jhon?", I asked.
"We don't really know the full details of everything yet. However, we do in fact know that, Jack the Ripper, does murder and molest women to satisfy his desires.", he replied.
"I see, it also says here that Jack doesn't just molest woman, he also tortures them. This picture serves as a proof of how he tortures a woman.", I said as I lent Jhon the picture that I was holding.
The picture had tools, but not just your daily tools. The tools are for torture, I can't really explain in detail what they are but the fact that most of the tools had blood on them serves as enough evidence.
"This is gruesome..", Jhon said as he was looking at the picture.
"I know.. But my question is.. Why would Jack want to torture, molest and kill woman?"
"Isn't it because he's just a psychopath who hates woman?"
"That could be it, but I feel like there's something more to this case.."
"I feel the same Ms. Watson.. Even though I already consider him a psychopath.."
Our conversation went on silent for a brief moment as I scattered every files on the table. Looking for a pattern that will lead us to the next step of our investigation.
Although he's identity is already revealed and his ways of eliminating woman has also been revealed, catching him is the only problem. The officers that once handled the case said that Jack moves from one place to another, making him almost impossible to capture.
But by 'almost impossible', it means that there's still a way to trap him.
"Got any clues yet Ms. Watson?", Jhon asked in order to break the silence.
"Not yet.. I kept on scanning these files but none of them hits the mark..", I said.
"I don't really know what you're doing but.. It seems like you're pretty serious."
"I should get serious, citizens are involved here. If Jack kills more woman, then that would be a problem.. Especially for me.."
"Yeah.. But I'm still sure about him being a psychopath.."
I chuckled a little because Jhon never stops hinting about Jack being a psychopath. But it may be true that he's just a dude who hates woman because of a childhood event.
"I noticed something Ms. Watson..", Jhon said as he tried to show me something.
"What is it?"
"Have you seen the names of the woman that he's killed?"
"Not yet, I'm about to look into it. Why?"
"Look at this.."
I looked at what Jhon lent me and the moment I scanned the first names.. I felt the chills crawl up to my spine.
"What the... Hell is this..?", I asked myself.
The first names of the woman who Jack has murdered.. Are all named Amelia.
"Creepy right..? I feel like he has an obsession with the name Amelia.. So you better be careful Ms. Watson..", Jhon said.
I kept on scanning the first names over and over again, but my eyes couldn't believe it.. My first name.. Is this a coincidence..? Is he onto something..? Is he perhaps... Targeting me..?
"I must've gone crazy..", I muttered to myself.
"Hm? What is it Ms. Watson?"
"Nothing.... But this could be a pattern that will lead us to the next step of our investigation Jhon. Good job.", I said and praised Jhon at the same time.
"Reilly?? Thank you Ms. Watson!!", he shouted.
I smiled after seeing his smile.
I really couldn't believe I'd find a man whose names is identical to that guy..
I continued to look over the names of the woman, I didn't find anything anymore except for their first names. But the chills still hasn't worn off.. This is too creepy..
And if he is onto me, it's gonna be really, really bad..
"Looks like there's nothing here anymo—"
I cut my own words.. As I noticed something that made my skin hair rise and heart beat even faster..
The last names.. They're all not Watsons.. But..
The names :
1. Amelia Williams
2. Amelia Argon
3. Amelia Tyler
4. Amelia Snyder
5. Amelia Owen
6. Amelia Neal
The first letters of their last names.. If combined.. Makes my last name..
After finding out that hair rising hint, I slammed the file on the table as I stood up.
"M-Ms. Watson??? Are you okay???", Jhon asked.
"This is..... Definitely.. He's definitely...."
"W-What is it Ms. Watson??? Did you find a clue??"
"It's not just a clue... But an evidence!"
"What??? Does that mean that..."
"Yeah... I found out who his next target is..."
"Who??"
"Jack the Ripper's next target.. Is me."
But that doesn't add up now.. Why would he target me?? I did think that he'd target me earlier, but I thought it'd just be a simple one like what some gangs did on my earlier days... But this is just.. Something else.
He definitely knows... My past.
"Huh??? Why?? Why are you the next target Ms. Watson??", Jhon asked.
"I don't know yet... But first, we must inform the Chief about this."
"W-When?? It's our day off today right??"
"Just because it's our day off, doesn't mean we can't enter the department.", I said as I started to pack my things and the files.
Jhon quickly followed what I was doing as well. And after packing everything up, we left the Café and rushed to the department.
After reaching the department we immediately went to the Chief's office.
It was also the perfect timing since the Chief is on his lunch break, meaning he has no one else that is currently talking to him. I opened the door to his office and caught him eating his lunch, but as I hate to ruin his appetite, I had to discuss this. This is urgent... No.. This is a life threatening case..
"Chief... I'm Jack's next target.", I said as I slammed the file on his table.
"Come on now Ms. Watson.. I'm eating you know..", the Chief said.
"My apologies, but this is urgent and needs to be discussed now.", I said as I opened the file.
The file that I showed to him was the file that had all the woman's names on it.
"Did you notice something Chief?", I asked.
"They're all named Amelia.. Which is also your name right?", the Chief said as he scanned through the file.
"Yes. But there's a catch, now check all of their last names..", I said.
The Chief continued to scan..
"They're also.. Different..", the Chief said.
But after giving him more time to analyze the file, he finally get what I was trying to say.
"Th-This is..."
"You finally noticed huh..", I said.
"Y-Yeah.. The first letters on their last names makes a pattern.. And if combined together, it will make it.. Your last name.", the Chief said.
As expected of the Chief, he really does catch up quick.
"That's right. And I'm now certain that I am Jack the Ripper's next target.", I said.
"S-Should we call some Guards for you Ms. Watson..?", Jhon asked.
"That would only make everything obvious... And he wouldn't approach me if there were Guards that are guarding me.", I said.
"Then how about snipers? Would that help Ms. Watson?", the Chief said.
"I don't think that's a good idea as well.. Remember that I'm living on an apartment, more citizens would get dragged if snipers were to wait from the other side and check the other houses.", I said.
"Th-Then what should we do?", Jhon asked.
"There's only one thing.. We wait for his next move."
"And by that you mean..?", the Chief asked.
"I'm still not sure when or what time he'll attack me. That's why I'll just have to wait for his next move.."
"But.. Wouldn't that be even more dangerous? Leaving you alone in your apartment?", Jhon said.
"I know that you're worried about me Jhon, but fear not. I know martial arts.", I said.
"Eh? You do?", Jhon asked.
"Want me to test it on you?", I asked as I formed a stance.
"I-I'd rather not get hurt..", Jhon said as he backed off a little bit while raising his hand up to his chin.
"Don't worry, I didn't plan to test it on you. I was just saying that I know how to defend myself, so there's no need for you to worry.", I said.
I do know some martial arts, I also know how to use guns. So there wouldn't be a problem if Jack does ambush me on my apartment.
"But still.. Are you sure about this Ms. Watson..? There should be another way right?", the Chief asked.
"Like I said Chief, there is no other way.", I said.
The atmosphere went silent but I can tell that both of them are worried about me. But in all honesty, I'm also not sure on how I'll handles this.. I know how to defend myself in most situations, but I don't know how Jack would try to approach me.
I'm facing a foe that I have no knowledge about, and after knowing that he's now targeting me is a bit worrisome..
"How many days would it take? Can you guess it?", the Chief asked.
He must be talking about how many days would it take for Jack to finally move and approach me. But to be honest, I'm not sure myself. As I said, I'm facing a foe who I have no knowledge of, I can't just guess on when he'd attack me.
But if I were to calculate the time of deaths of those woman, I should be able to figure out on when he'll attack.
"Can I first take a look at that Chief?", I asked as I pointed out the file that the Chief is holding.
"Sure..", the Chief said as he handed it out to me.
Now let's see..
There are 6 woman.. The 6th woman was killed 3 days ago.. The 5th woman was killed 2 weeks ago... Wait..
All of them are killed after 2 weeks. The 1st woman and the 2nd has a time gap of 2 weeks, so as the others.. So that means that I'll be attacked in the next 2 weeks...
But the 6th woman was killed 3 days ago.. So I only have... 11 days left.
"I only have 11 days left.", I said.
"Eh? How did you figure it out?", Jhon asked.
"I only calculated the gaps on the time of the murder, that's all.", I replied to Jhon.
"Okay then, we should get you ready.", the Chief said as he stood up.
"Yes sir.", I said as I stood straight and faced the Chief.
"First I'll give you the weapon of your choice, then I'll be informing the higher ups about what you just figured out, then we'll do the strategy planning 3 days before the attack. Is that clear Ms. Watson? Mr. Benedict?", the Chief asked.
"Yes sir!", the two of us shouted as we stood firmly.
"Then that is all for today, it is still your day off so take a rest for the rest of the day.", the Chied said.
"We will.", I said.
"Okay, then see you tomorrow."
After the Chief said that, Jhon and I went outside and left the department and went home. I finished my day by being with Bubba, while also thinking about what will happen in the next 11 days..
It's gonna be a hassle, but if I won't get through this then I won't be able to move forward and solve this case. I have to give it my all.