Call Of Death : The Secrets [COMPLETED]

Chapter 48 : Freed?

Officer Chad and Detective Lee remained silent, without speaking to each other for almost three days. They will only talk if necessary and if Chief Simon is holding a meeting. They did the usual thing, investigating and going outside to study the case together but they barely spoke to each other. No matter how hard Devius tried to interact with his partner, it's Cameron who is distancing himself from the other. It's not because he's mad at Officer Chad but because he was busy observing himself. He doesn't want to just agree to accept Devius' suggestions if wasn't sure that he can handle it.

In Cameron's mind, he is getting ready for something he doesn't know if he could really do. The thing he is most afraid of—trusting someone. He doesn't want to ignore his partner but he has to be sure about his decision before finally talking to Officer Chad about it. Because once he decided to trust Devius, he also has to open up to him and tell him the truth behind his past. While they were driving in the middle of the road, he could feel the officer's eyes on him and then followed by the latter's sigh.

Only one question was running through Detective Lee's mind : Should he tell him or should he not?

The whole day passed without him talking much. He only asked some questions, suggest some strategies and exchanged information with Officer Chad. It's already afternoon and many people are walking to go home or run some errands. They've been outside investigating the whole day and their last destination was the headquarters before going back to the apartment. Yet Cameron still has something in his mind. He has been thinking about it all day and already decided to tell his story. He headed the car to a nearby park.

"Cai, why are we heading to the park? Do have an errand there?" Officer Chad confusedly asked.

Instead of answering, Detective Lee slowed down the car and looked for a place to park. The surrounding is starting to get dark and pretty lights are being turned on. The park is more beautiful at night time because of the colorful lights.

"Get down, let's take some walk." He told Devius to which the other followed, still feeling confused.

"Cai, why are we here? Aren't we supposed to go back to the headquarters?" Officer Chad queried.

Detective Lee just kept walking until they reached a bench. He sat on it while Devius leaned on a tree. The wind was blowing and playing with their hair and sending them a bit of chill because they're not wearing thick clothes. Detective Lee let out a sigh, he suddenly wasn't sure again if he was ready to tell the officer about everything. He trusts his partner but still worried.

"Cai, I'm getting really confused now. Can you tell me why we are in the park?" Officer Chad asked again.

Cameron crossed his legs and leaned on the bench. "You told me that you like me and that you can prove it, right? You said you don't care about my past, no matter what is it, right?"

The officer's face turned red upon the mention of his confession. "Y-Yes but why did you suddenly bring that up?"

"Then answer me, do you only like me or are you in love with me?" He asked him straight in the face.

Devius was puzzled for a while, processing what he just heard. His partner asking him that question seemed like an imagination for him.

"Cai, I..."

"Can you answer my question, Chad? Just answer me."

"W-Why are you suddenly asking me that? I suddenly feel shy." Devius scratched the back of his head, looking at his feet.

Detective Lee stood up and walked in front of his partner. When Officer Chad saw the pair of shoes in front of him, he lifted his face and their gaze met. Cameron was looking at him seriously, straight in the eye, making his heart go crazy.

"C-Cai..." He stammered.

"Devius Chad, please give me an answer." He said without blinking.

Love and like are two different things. Love can conquer all but like doesn't last long and it wasn't anything deep. The reason why Cameron was asking Devius whether he just likes him or if he loves him is because he needs to know if it was worth risking it all. He wanted to make sure that the officer's feelings for him is deep enough for him to trust. He only need one answer and that answer will decide whether he's going to tell Officer Devius Wayne Chad everything or if he will keep his past for himself forever.

Officer Chad felt confused about his partner's action and all the questions. "Cai, I'm so confused. What's happening? Are you alright?" He worriedly asked.

"Just answer me, no more questions. Do you only like me or do you love me? Was it like or was it love? Just simply tell me, please." Cameron repeated, placing his hands on both of his shoulders.

Officer Chad observed himself. The way his heart is beating fast, like a crazy horse running. The number of times he spent staring at Cameron's face every night when he's asleep. The way he couldn't forget the kiss and his soft, sweet lips. His eagerness to be with him and protect him at all cost. Thinking everything about that, he finally came up into an answer.

Devius removed Detective Lee's hand off his shoulder and he could clearly see the disappointment in the latter's eyes. But he wasn't going to make that last longer because hates seeing anything negative in those beautiful eyes. Officer Chad slowly lifted his hand to touch Cameron's face.

"I admit, I wasn't sure before about how deep this thing I have for you but after recalling everything I am finally sure with my feelings, Cai." He started, a curve of smile formed into his lips as he uttered the words, "Cameron Caiseus Lee, I am very sure now. I can finally say that I love you. And if you ask me how deep this love was? I'll tell you a million times that it was immeasurable."

Hearing those words coming out of the officer's mouth, Cameron felt his heart being caressed. It's as if a massive lump was taken away from his chest. I gave a sigh of relief. Detective Lee unconsciously smiled, holding Devius' hand on his face. Though his mind is still doubtful, Devius'sincerity had learned to tame his heart.

"Thank you for giving me that answer, Chad." And by that, he connected his lips with Devius.

A slow, truthful kiss. Filled with trust and honesty. Hearing the man's answer, for all his life, Cameron finally felt his heart trusting someone. He finally felt secured around the guy he never thought would be a part of his life. After that kiss, Detective Lee hugged Devius tightly. It's the kind of hug that is tight yet you wouldn't feel suffocated, instead you will feel security and openness. They spent some time being in that position. After some time, they both separated from each other. When their eyes met, they both chuckled.

"Cai, I didn't expect that but I like it." Devius said biting his lower lip.

Cameron slightly smiled and shook his head. "There are a lot of things I could do that you won't expect." He said.

"Yeah, you never failed me surprise me all the time, Detective Lee." Devius laughed.

They both sat on the bench. Officer Chad took a deep breath as he stares at the starry sky. Feeling Cameron's arm around his shoulder feels really good. It felt so good yet impossible like a dream. But it is nothing compared to how Cameron feels right that moment. It's like his heart was finally free from the chain it was locked in for so many years. His heart's trust towards the officer freed him from the wall he has been imprisoned for the longest time. Though he still can't give his full trust towards him, Cameron knows that time will come for that moment.