The Zetta Sonic
Morning News

Just finished turning on the television, Vanessa's doctor got a call. He heard that Mark and his wife were returning to the hospital. Doctor Vanessa gives Alex a warm hug before leaving with a reluctant heart.

He knows Alex is lying. Alex is not going to be okay.

The news of the morning was still adorned with the tragedy that occurred at Wood Peak. More than thirty people were killed in the terror. All sides are condemning the situation. The media highlighted this condition from various sides. A little about school security. Of course, more media are talking about the families of the victims.

On television, the school looks different. Alex doesn't recognize him anymore. Not only because the building is no longer intact, but because there are many flowers and candles. They're circling every photo of the dead. All were lined up on the partially destroyed school entrance stairs. The number of bouquets and candles can not accommodate everything. There's quite a lot of spilling into the school yard.

Just natural. The community not only demanded the police to immediately find the perpetrator and the motive, the community also expressed support for the victim's family through this way. The school left the front door open

This morning, the mayor came to the Wood Peak location. His staff had set up a small podium next to the school stairs. The media lined up to listen to the speech. It can be guessed. The mayor also condemned the incident and hoped the perpetrator would be caught soon. Police are said to have obtained the alleged perpetrator.

Alex knows it's just ICPA subterfuge. Not many people know that the real culprit has been caught. Baron has been in ICPA prison. He has to pay for everything he does.

Alex's feelings are mixed. Not because of listening to the speech, but because the television cameraman began to highlight the details of the flower arrangements and photos. His chest was pounding, his breathing felt tight, and he knew he had coughed again. His eyes were wet when he saw Leta's photo there.

Alex's hands clenched. Unaware there was an apple there, Alex made it fall apart. His hands look red. Wet with apples and tears. Then, he fell silent. Pensive at that point.

“Alex!”

Without even looking, Alex recognized his mother's voice. The mother ran as soon as she opened the door. He hugged Alex tightly without caring about the apple plate on his lap and the sticky hand.

“You made us all anxious,” mother said again while pulling away from a brief hug. “I told Preston to send a customer complaint letter. Maybe the sausage you eat does contain ingredients that have expired.”

“We don't know yet what causes the poisoning,” said Mark.

Alex forced a faint smile, not knowing what to say. ICPA has set it up. Always was.

Her mother, as always, was beautiful. She was wearing a plain white dress with a small belt. While carrying fashion house bags, his mother was ready to face the paparazzi. He will always look perfect in every photo. Father, on the contrary, looked different. No suit, no tie. He wears a regular collared shirt. His clothes were like playing golf.

“Doctor says you can go home tomorrow if today's examination shows good results,” said father.

Alex doesn't know if he wants to go home. His father and mother's plays are still clear. Both of his parents are not okay. He knows to know.

Mother took the television remote lying on the bed. “Do not watch the news,” he said while turning off the broadcast. “Not good for your health.”

Spontaneous, Alex is upset. He grabbed the remote and turned it back on. “I'm fine. And, that news.. I'm just curious how Wood Peak is now.”.

The television is back on. His voice interrupted their conversation. For a moment, his mother fluttered with both eyes wide at the rebellion of her son. Alex did not run away from that look. He turned to look at his mother as if challenging.

Mark Hill is beating. “You don't have to worry about that.” Whether to whom the remark was addressed, the wife, the son, or himself. “All are under investigation. The culprit will be caught.”

Alicia recovered from all her shock. “Mark, that's not the point. I don't know what makes you so relaxed. Alex was injured because of this incident. His friend even died because of this. How could you just let Alex see the re-show that made him a victim?”

“It's just news—“

“—with Alex as one of the actors,” cut Alicia. “She was the victim.” Alicia gave a short sigh. “I need extra caffeine.” Without turning any further to Alex or Mark, the woman quickly walked out of the room.

Alicia's departure left Mark glued to the sliding door that was closed too hastily. His voice disturbed his calmness. She knew clearly that even though Alex had no comment, her son's heart was more muddled than hers.

“Sorry.” Those rare words came out from Mark Hill. “Your mother is a little careless because.. yes, you already know the problem.”.

Alex chose not to discuss the issue. He just asked me something else. The doer. “They got it?” alex asked with eyes still watching television.

“Yes. Thanks to Sonic and Bug.” Mark hesitated to mention the name at the end. He was not sure if the name was correct or not. “He turned himself in thanks to your tactics. Caitlin could no longer protect her husband. Hear you? Caitlin is pregnant with her child. I think that reality hurts more than a life in prison.”

“He deserves it.”

“Tim is investigating all of its operations worldwide. He has more cards than he imagined. People, resources, networks, factories, a lot. Closing everything will take time.”

“All.....” Alex repeats the remark while turning to his father. “She's been planning this since the beginning maybe even before meeting with Caitlin.”

“Can be. Maybe he is a thirsty figure of affection. Anyone who will be his lover will get full protection from him. Everything must go according to its control. Rather than a lover, Caitlin might be more suitable to be called a victim as well. The girl was completely unaware that her husband was trying to make the world a puppet stage?”

“What will happen to him?”

“You mean Caitlin? Same with Baron. They will both be tried and get the punishment they deserve.”

Alex clenched his hand. “Then, this is not over.”

“They both have been arrested.”

“Where are they?” ask Alex quickly.

“Different places. The baron is in special security and Caitlin is taken to the dam. The guard has been increased many times. They won't be able to get away with it.”

“You said it yourself, dad. The baron won't let Caitlin wretch. She won't let Caitlin and her baby be punished.” Alex can feel the horror crawling his back as memories of the video he once watched return. “Baron has prepared a plan so that he can escape.”

“How?”

“Handering civilians. Poison in the waterways.”