A/N: This bonus chapter follows the necktie guy after the event in Chapter 3. A minor part contains strong language so reader discretion is advised.

The necktie guy

I sat in the comfort of the open field, letting the cold breeze calm me. Sirens blared and I could only look towards the night sky, admiring its beauty as I lit up a cigarette that was almost wrecked due to the scuffle I had with a criminal.

I can hear someone behind me, slowly approaching. "Hey, father," I muttered after puffing a smoke.

Then the sky was replaced by my father's face, looking down with an expression I can't quite distinguish between anger and disgust.

He took my cigarette with force, breaking it in half. "Are you really doing this to yourself?! Have you learned nothing?"

"Hey, I'm not a part of your posse cult anymore so..." I retort, pulling out another disfigured cigarette.

"I only gave you a break, since clearly you've been all over the place. We're all grieving the death of your mother and I will not give you a bitch pass!" His eyes cut like a knife as he continued, looking at me, "At this point, I may have no choice but to dismiss you entirely!"

Another figure slowly approached us. "Dad, we already finished looking for evidence in the area and there's no sign of the perpetrator here, only the pool of blood of the victim." My baby brother smiles sweetly, "Don't worry Father, I'll personally investigate the whereabouts of Ms. Spencer."

My father fixes his uniform before facing me. "And now, we lost the girl."

I look him dead in the eye, "Maybe I'll feel better if you give a damn about my mother's case!" I stood up, balling my fist. "I was so close! I had a lead but you just have to make me face the wall!"

Father's eyes glared, "That's because you're crossing boundaries! You deliberately baited that criminal with our lead. Our lead, who's a girl! And now she's injured and missing! All thanks to you!"

He crosses his arms and a sudden grief flashes in his eyes. But it disappeared right away as soon as it appeared. "We had the right way of doing things. And that's what we all should follow. Whatever case it may be."

"What an earful." I heave a sigh, "You're a joke, you know that? Oh, I forgot. You already married your mistress and moved on. Go back to your new wife and be a happy little family with my demented half-brother."

My brother's innocent-like eyes widened at my remark. "You have no right to speak to our father that way, big brother!"

"Oh do shut up, golden boy."

I stomped the cigarette to the ground while looking at both of them.

"You know what, father? I don't care, dismiss me all you want. You already took my badge and gun, so just do it! I can handle this alone."

I heard my father sigh as I walked away, followed by my baby brother calling out to me. "Hey! Brother! Um... I just want to tell you that Father is upset with you."

"Knowing you're the one whispering in his ear like a snake, I'm not surprised."

My brother stops and I can sense him dropping his facade.

"You know I'll definitely win now, right?" He whispers, making sure I'm the only one that can hear him. "Be strong ok? I want to be the one who'll break you."

I turn my head slightly to the side. "You can die trying, baby brother." I just kept walking, knowing now was not the time to have a face-off with him.

I heard him out of earshot, shouting in a sweet tone, "Be careful, big brother!"

As I was walking down the street to the parking lot, I felt a presence behind me. I casually walked, waiting for him to approach me closely. He tried to pull a chokehold tactic on me but with one elbow to his side made him wriggle in pain. "Nice try." I smiled at my friend as he coughed.

"Oh golly... I really can't sneak up on you, huh?"

I laughed, crossing my arms. "What do you expect? You're a noisy bastard after all."

He grins. "So!" He puts an arm around my shoulder. "I heard you fucked up. That's new." He raises his brows, teasing me.

I removed his hand, shaking my head. "I'm done letting them get away with everything."

He ran in front of me. "I cannot let you get into trouble again."

I walked past him. "Trying to stop me now, are you? Well, you better think twice."

Thomas sighs. "Stop you?!" He looks at me, surprised. "Nah! I don't want to waste my time. What I meant is, you probably could use a new pair of hands!"

I just stared back at him, dead serious.

"I don't know how much I could help you, though." He scratches his neck sheepishly, "But at least it'll lessen your chances of fucking up."

I gently punched his chest. "Thanks, bro. Your support is all I ever need."

My friend lowered his voice. "Yeah... You did what you had to. So don't be a downer. I know you'll catch him soon. You had an opportunity to lure them out and you did, simple as that."

"Yes," I replied. "Yet I still let the culprit escape."

I felt the urge to punch something, a tree, a wall, my brother's fucking face, something! I failed, and that's that. I thought I had him, yet that criminal is always a step ahead of me. And now I lost the girl.

Everything went into shambles. But at least I kept that boy safe. A kindhearted soul. Far from who I am.

Why do I feel like I know him from somewhere? In this crazy life of mine, how could I forget such a face?

A figure in the distance snapped me back to reality.

It's him!

"Quick give me your keys!" I quickly looked at Thomas.

"No! I don't care if you're sad! Don't take my new car!"

I gave a quick search in his pockets as he struggled.

"No, bro! I know you'll botch it!"

I put my hand out, eyes squinting, "Give it!"

"You're the worst." He gave me the key with a defeated face.

"Thank you!" I teasingly rubbed his head, sprinting towards his car. "I'll make it up to you!"

I slowly drove ahead. Ok. Be cool. Be cool. You just need to ensure his safety in case the culprit is still lingering about. You got this! I amped up the music, giving me more confidence as my head danced to the rhythm.

I slowed down in front of him. Making sure he sees my handsome side first.

He looks so cute when he's freezing. I'd like to snuggle with him and warm him up!

~~ "Hey! Walk away, groom!" ~~