No Escape Series #2: No Resolve

Chapter 10: Plot Twist and Outline

PLOT TWIST AND OUTLINE

Tahimik na lang ngayon ang dalawa na nasa loob ng kotse. After they ate at the restaurant, they immediately went out, and Vahn was thinking about where else he would take the girl for a walk, pero hindi niya iyon ginagawa para pormahan ito, but so that they could have an identity with each other. They both work together on the same case.

“Then what will your plan be?” tanong ni Rhian, pero hindi siya nakatingin sa lalaki; so was Vahn, who continued to think deeply. “I have decided that we will work together here, Mr. Fernandez. We have fact twists and opinions that we can use as an outline for plotting. Umuwi na tayo para mapag-usapan na natin ito ng maayos.”

Rhian looked at the man, and at that moment, Vahn also looked at the woman and nodded. He didnʼt say anything and just drove back to the rest house. When they arrived, Rhian took off the shades she was wearing na ipinahiram sa kaniya ni Vahn.

“Uhh, kailangan ko ng papel, or notebook. Kumuha ka rin ng ballpen; magsisimula na ako sa outline,” sabi ni Rhian, at wala namang kung ano-ano ay sinunod naman ni Vahn ang mga sinabi ni Rhian.

He took out a notebook and a ballpoint pen. Vahn also took out his laptop and phone to conduct research so that he could guide Rhian in developing the outline, but this time, Rhian wasnʼt planning a novel; what she needed to focus on was reality.
 
There are parts of Vahnʼs plot that he mentions so that he can join in making the outline, but itʼs only twenty percent rated because they donʼt have much information to gather.
 
Now theyʼre only doing plotting, outlining, and research so that they can open the mystery that surrounds that unknown serial killer and even other syndicates and thieves who attack.

“Hindi pa natin ito puwedeng pahabain lalo naʼt mga opinion and thoughts pa lang natin ang mga iyon,” sabi ni Rhian. “This is very different from the stories and novels I write. Here, realistically, there can be no mistakes; a thorough analysis is needed, and the investigation and obtaining the correct statement need to be better focused.”

Tiningnan niya si Vahn, na nakatingin lang din sa kaniya ng seryoso. “Ikaw, bilang isang detective agent, ano ang mga naiisp mo?” Vahn looked away when Rhian asked him, but he paid attention to the notebook where their outlines, plots, and other facts and opinions were written.

“Hindi pa ito sapat. We will need witnesses, people we can get a statement from, about those syndicates and unknown serial killers,” Vahn said mysteriously, but later they both heard someone calling on the phone.
 
Vahn saw that one of his colleagues at the headquarters was calling his phone again. He turned back to talk to that person first, but he received news. He didnʼt know if it was good or bad news.
 
He nodded, then turned off the line; after that, he returned his gaze to Rhian. “I canʼt say if the news my co-agent brought me is good or bad, but... the police caught someone while they were watching in an area where syndicates and thieves are often on the lookout,” sabi niya.

“In that case, you have to face the one caught by the police. Know the statements they will give, especially since they will be subjected to an interview or trial,” sabi ni Rhian. “You said you were the NBI team leader, didnʼt you? It was perfect to add to the plot.”

Vahn immediately nodded when he realized that Rhian was right; he also had to deal with the one caught by the police, but he stopped when he remembered that the girl wasnʼt going to be with him. “Mais... et vous?” (But... how about you?) tanong niya na mayroong pag-aalala.

Napailing naman agad si Rhian. “Iʼll be fine. I will not leave the rest house, the most important thing is that you face those people,” sabi niya. “Go ahead while thereʼs still time!” She was about to push the man, but Vahn immediately nodded, carried his car keys and his phone, and left completely.