The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Erick finished his very quick physical check-up with Dr. Gomez. They thanked him for his cooperation and soon they left the hospital.

After an hour and a half drive, they reached the valley. It was past 5:00 pm. They parked in the hill-top viewpoint. Erick stepped out of the car first as he opened the car door on Elle's side.

After that, he went to the back of the car to get their snacks. He followed Elle behind. She chose a shaded place under a tree. She sat down, her back leaning on the tree trunk.

Sitting on the edge of the valley top, she took deep breaths of the fresh air. Erick sat down beside her. She smiled when she turned to look at him.

She wanted to enjoy the scenery together with her beloved man or rather her beloved husband. Admiring the spectacular views of the mountain scenery and the natural features of the landscape before her, she grabbed Erick's hand and put it around her as she leaned back on his chest.

"Did you tell mom and dad about our marriage?" Elle started a conversation with him.

"Hmm not yet. I am planning to surprise them. I know both of them will be happy if they will hear the news, especially Mom. She likes you a lot as her daughter-in-law."

Elle was glad to hear that from him.

"Me too. I like Mom very much. She's so kind and sweet. You are lucky to have them as your parents. No wonder you grew up just like them. I have to thank them for that. They raised my husband very well."

"Hmm, I really love to hear you calling me husband or hubby." Erick chuckled. 

"By the way, do you want me to find Mr. Morgan for you. He is your benefactor. I am thinking if he could attend our wedding ceremony." 

Erick mentioned Mr. Morgan since he wanted to know that person. He was the only person who was connected to Elle.

'That Mr. Morgan is Master Phantom. He is already acting as Charles's father. How can I allow Erick to find him?' Elle thought to herself.

"Hmm, if you think it is necessary then I won't object with that idea," Elle said it, thinking that she would discuss it with Phantom regarding that matter.

"Alright. Let me handle that. Anyway, I already have someone in mind who can be our Best Man at our wedding." Erick started to talk about the wedding ceremony.

Elle could not help herself but giggle. They just got registered their marriage and Erick was now very enthusiastic in talking about their wedding ceremony.

"Hmm… I can see how excited my hubby about this. So who is in your mind?" Elle asked him.

"Bryan. What do you think? Do you agree?" 

"Sure. I have no objection to that. Bryan is your good friend. So I guess, we should ask April to be the Maid of Honor." Elle also shared her thoughts with him.

Erick just smiled and nodded. He felt really blissful even just talking about these things with Elle. He was looking forward to their future together as husband and wife.

"Elle…?"

"Hmm?"

"How many babies do you want to have?" Erick grinned at the thoughts of two of them making babies and living as a happy family.

Elle was not prepared with that question. 'Am I ready to become a mother? Can I really do it? Can I become a good mother to my children? There are still things I have to do.'

Sensing the silence of Elle, Erick spoke up again. "Don't worry. I am just asking you, wifey. It does not mean that we will do it right away. But if you want it already then it is my duty as your husband to fulfill it."

Erick's lips curled up into a cheeky smile. There was a hint of playfulness in his voice. He was clearly teasing her right now.

"You are showing me your naughty side now Mr. Detective!" Elle pinched him on his waist. Erick just let out another chuckle.

"But kidding aside, how many babies do you want? Five? Ten?" Erick repeated his question.

Elle's eyes widened when she heard Erick said five and ten. She immediately shot him a cold glare.

"Do you think it is easy to go in labor? You have the guts to say that since you are not the one to suffer. Hmmph. I want to punch you right now." Elle scolded him.

Erick just scratched his face while looking guilty.

"I am sorry." Erick blurted out. He didn't want her to be mad at him.

It did not take long when soft giggles bubbled up. Erick gazed up only to see Elle laughing at him. He gave her a confused look. He really thought that Elle became upset with him just a while ago.

Elle turned to face him. She cupped his face using her both hands as she stared at him intently.

"How about four kids my dearest hubby? Two girls and two boys." Elle suggested as she smiled at him lovingly.

Erick nodded his head frantically, afraid that Elle would take back her words. Then he pulled her towards his body and embraced her tightly.

They stayed like that for several minutes, just quietly hugging each other. Then after a while, Elle spoke up again.

"Erick, can I ask you something?" Elle asked him.

"Hmm, sure."

"Why did you choose to become a detective?" Elle wanted to know him more. Thinking back, she never asked him about his dream or about his likes and dislikes.

"As you already know, my father is a former policeman. When I was young, I watched him saving people and catching criminals. I really admire him a lot. He is my role model and my idol. I said to myself I want to be like him when I get older."

Elle remembered her father. Just like Erick, her father was her idol. For her, he was a hero. She even said to him before that she wanted to be a policewoman just like him but his father rejected that idea.

He did not want her to follow his footsteps because it was a very dangerous job. He just told her to be like her mother, a teacher, and a good housewife.

Elle smiled bitterly after thinking about the past. She did not become a policewoman nor a teacher but she ended up becoming a killer assassin.

"You are lucky that mother and father allowed you to become a police detective. Are they not afraid for you? It is a dangerous job." Elle asked him again.

"Yes, they tried to convince me to change my career once but I insisted. I am happy knowing that I am able to save people and catch bad guys. In the end, they just supported me and always reminded me to be careful."

Erick chuckled as he recalled those moments. He continued to share his thoughts with Elle.

"Getting justice for people, it brings a sense of fulfillment to myself. Then I began to love my job to the extent that I spent a lot of my time solving different criminal cases. People said I am hardworking and they asked me if I don't get tired, but I said to them I was just enjoying and loving my job. It becomes my mission and my passion."

Elle was at a loss for words. The fear began to bother her once again. 'What will Erick feel once he learns that his wife is a criminal? Will he be able to accept the truth? No, I must make sure that he will not know the truth because he might not be able to handle it.'

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy that your husband is a detective? Did you regret marrying me already?" Erick suddenly asked her as he noticed her troubled expression.

Elle just shook her head. "I did not regret it. I am just worried about you. Besides, you always encounter danger in this field of work. I don't want to lose you."

Erick gave her a reassuring smile as he hugged her tight in his arms. "Don't worry, I will be more careful this time. I don't want to put you in that hurdle again. I will also protect you."

Elle put up a faint smile as she nodded at him. She fixed her gaze on the sun setting in the horizon as she had sworn to herself:

'Erick, don't worry. Getting my revenge and unfolding the truth about my parent's death is my last mission as Catseye. Then after that, I will live happily together with you.'

That day was such a joyful occasion for both husband and wife, spending that very special day together. Everything seemed fine but it was calm before the storm.

Such a pleasant day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams and should have continued for the following days, but it didn't.