We are Costellos

(33) The one after the date

Valentina's POV:

What the hell? How the hell?

"No it can't be Micheal. There can be more bags like hers. It might be a coincidence", I said even though somewhere in my heart I knew it was hers.

"Val really? Look at it. We see it everyday in school. It's the same", Micheal tries to reason.

I sigh.

"Fine let's check what's inside", He said and opened the bag.

He put his hand inside and pulled something out. I saw it was a lip balm.

"See something familiar?", He asked softly

"It's Mady's lip balm", I say reluctantly recognising it

"It is", Micheal sighs putting it back inside

"But this still doesn't mean she's the killer right? I mean she could just have left it here by mistake", I said shrugging

"Val what are you saying? Mady left her bag here near the rocks in the middle of the road? What was she doing then?", Micheal looked at me in disbelief

"Why aren't you thinking that she couldn't be the killer?", I ask surprised

He was bewildered himself though.

"Because I know your theory is too far fetched. I don't want to beleive this, but maybe it's hers. I mean what was it doing lying here Val?.. God Madison? Our Madison?", Micheal rambles in shock

I sigh with my hand rubbing my forehead.

"This is too much to take. Even if it was her, why would she kill a man?!", I said frustrated

"God knows", Micheal sighs looking at the bag.

"Let's check that man. Where is he?", I ask walking back

"Right there", Micheal points walking with me.

I kneeled down next to that guy and check his pockets for any identity. I found a driving licence.

"Here. Maybe we can use this and find out who this man is", I said showing Micheal the card.

He nods affirmatively.

"We should first find out who this man is and if he's linked in any way to Mady and then confront Mady?", Micheal asked nervously

"Yeah. That seems like the best idea. I'll call one of our men and ask them to take this body away", I nod.

"Fine and also for now don't tell anyone about Mady. We'll first figure out what is going on and then tell others. I mean what if we're wrong?", Micheal said seriously

I nod. I call one of our men and ask them to take care of this dead person.

We get inside the car and drive home. I was so in shock still. Looking at Micheal I knew even he's thinking the same.

We soon reach my house and Micheal stops the car. I look at him and smile.

"Thanks for the date. It was amazing. Best night of my life", I grin and lean down to kiss him.

He chuckled and kissed me back.

"I'm glad. I'll see you tomorrow. My family will come here anyway", Micheal smiled

"Okay bye", I smile

I open the door and get out. He suddenly pulled me back before I was fully out. I almost fall back inside. I look at him shocked.

He held my face in his hand kissed me deeply and turned my face a bit and kissed my jaw and then slowly bit my earlobe. I moan unconsciously. I close my eyes and suddenly his touch wasn't there.