Chapter 4: Team Alpha Cinco Task Force

"It's been a long time since we last enjoyed our night and went out together like this again", Bryan said as he enjoyed his drink. April nodded as she agreed with Bryan

"Yeah, Case no. 1006 gave us the busiest two months of this year". April (26 years old, Single) was the profiler in their team.

Her role was to examine evidence at crime scenes to identify common behaviors and traits of a perpetrator.

"It was a tough job. I could still remember the vivid image of the victims brutally killed by that monster. Sometimes I dreamt about it at night. I had so many sleepless nights huhu"

Rose shrugged as she complained about how she suffered sleepless nights for the past two months.

Rose (28 years old, Single) the programmer; she was responsible for the cybersecurity systems, information access, collection of data, and anything that requires the need for a computer, internet, and programs.

"Let's stop talking all about it. We are here to relax and enjoy our night together," June butted in as he didn't want to hear another complaint from the girls.

He was also a police detective in the team (34 years old, Married). He worked together with Bryan, (30 years old, Single) the Detective Sergeant. 

They were in charge of collecting first-hand information in the field, talking with the witnesses and informants and collecting physical evidence, and searching records that will be able to help them in solving the cases.

Erick was overall in command of this team and considered as the Brain. Through the collaborative efforts and contribution from each of them, Erick would analyze all the collected data gathered by his team members and would conclude to find the true culprit and perpetrator to solve the cases.

They were the members of the Team Alpha Cinco Task Force also known as the "Magnificent 5".

Their team was considered as one of those sophisticated teams of specialists on the Violent Crimes Taskforce that investigates crimes and solves the toughest of cases throughout the country.

It was headed by their team leader who at the same time is their Inspector Detective, Erick Lee.

(They didn't know yet but in the future, they would encounter the toughest and most challenging case that they would ever have in their lives and their expertise and teamwork would truly be tested by their fateful encounter with the Devilish Assassin Catseye.)

After their simple gathering in their office, the five of them decided to go out together for dinner and have fun. They ended up in a KTV bar and rented a private room.

Bryan is the one who insisted on going there since he loves singing however singing does not love him back.

The laughter erupted inside the room because of his out of the tuned voice in which Bryan was singing the song entitled 'Survivor'.

After his all out performance, the group gave him a big round of applause accompanied by whistling.

"Thank you very much for listening to my wonderful voice ladies and gentlemen," Bryan said as he bowed down his head.

"Guys, do you want more?",Bryan asked them confidently.

The four of them exchanged glances with one another, thinking of the same thoughts, so they instantly replied at the same time: "No more, no more, no more!".

Bryan pretended to be hurt by their responses and said: ''Can't you just act a little as if you enjoy my performance? You are hurting my pride and ego guys. Is this what friends are for?"

His reply just gathered another laughter inside the room.

"Correction, we are not friends, we are just colleagues," April rebutted to tease him more.

Seeing his team acting like little children teasing and joking with each other, Erick just shook his head and smiled.

This was the reason why he really liked this team and was glad to be with them. When it comes to their work they are really professional and serious and when they are outside the working area they seem to be different people.

This was the other side of his team that other people do not know. They also know how to enjoy and take it easy for a while.

The laughter stopped when they heard Erick, "Thank you guys for tonight. I really enjoyed being with you. I am really happy to have you as a part of my team. And because I am really proud of you, tonight's treat is on me."

The others smiled upon hearing this statement from him since they were also happy to be working with him.

"Nice boss, Thank you so much. let's do this again tomorrow", Bryan said cheerfully in which he earned a kick from April.

"Ouch! What is that kick for?"Bryan complained to April as he massaged his leg.

"For being talkative and opportunist," April replied matter-of-factly.

After the 7 hours of fun, they decided to go home and rest. Luckily tomorrow will be a weekend and a rest day for them especially to those who had too much to drink.

As an agreement, Erick was the one who will be paying for all their expenses.

Since Erick was supporting Bryan who was very drunk right now, and June was also supporting Rose who was also drunk, he gave his wallet to April and requested her to pay for their bills.

April went to the cashier to pay. While waiting for the change, out of curiosity April decided to scan Erick's Wallet.

She wanted to know if she would be able to see a picture of a girl in his wallet. Just like other girls in their department, she was also one of those who had a crush on Erick.

She really liked him however she didn't want to show it because she was afraid that if he finds out it will be awkward for them. She didn't have the courage yet to confess.

As she was busy scanning the wallet, she didn't notice that the four of them were already walking towards her. She saw a family picture of Eric. It was taken during his promotion 3 years ago.

Eric is at the center wearing his Detective Uniform, on his left side is his mother hugging him on the sides while looking at him lovingly and his father is standing on the right side.

They really looked like a happy family of three. She couldn't help but smile seeing the gentleness and love visible in that family picture.

She couldn't see any other pictures. Now she concluded that Erick doesn't really have a girlfriend yet.

When she was about to close the wallet, she noticed another wallet size picture in one of the secret pockets. It was a picture of a young girl around the age of 10.

"Who is this child? His sister? But he doesn't have a sister. Is she his childhood sweetheart?" she uttered to herself as she was wondering who could this young girl be in Erick's life.