The Source

Part 6

Nate sent a text message to Freen to let her know the diamond was safe in his apartment, and that he thought of something while he was on the way there. I don't know if his idea was brilliant or stupid. You'll be the judge of that. Freen couldn't respond to the text because she was too busy with Heidi and the rest of the group. Heng was too high to notice what happened. He spoke up as they waited quietly for the police to arrive.

Heng: Hey. Why is everyone acting so weird? Freen rolled her eyes.

Freen: Heng you couldn't spend a single day without doing this shit. I keep telling Charunee that this is becoming too big of a constant in your life, but of course, she ignores me. Hide your damn 'candy'. Heng laughed.

Heng: What are you? Seven years old? It's drugs. Ok? I do drugs. Everybody in this room knows I do drugs anyway. Ugh, he says it like it's something to be proud of! This constantly happened when Heng was on one of his high rides, so everyone ignored it and just held each other close for comfort. What is wrong with all of you? I thought this was supposed to be a party. Freen let go of Heidi for a second and smacked the back of her brother's head.

Freen: You idiot! Somebody just stole the diamond Mr. Jensen bought. Drink some water or something. Just sober up. The police are coming so please hide or flush whatever drugs you have with you. We don't need this to be turning into a whole scandal involving your drug use as well. Charunee and Saint will kill us both if your habits get out to the public. Nam, who had been biting her nails as she witnessed the whole conversation finally spoke up.

Nam: I can't believe he was inside this house while we were just mingling here, and nobody noticed. I knew he had to have help from a partner because there was no way to explain how he could singlehandedly take out the security guards, come into the house, steal the diamond, and just leave without a single bump on the road. He must have had someone assisting him. Maybe someone from the security team. Nam, Yuki, and Neung eyed the guards suspiciously.

Heidi: Nam don't be ridiculous. Most of the security guards have been working for my father since before I was born. I don't think any of them would do such a thing.

Tee: Let's just wait for the police to arrive and if anyone saw anything that might seem suspicious let them know. Heng chuckled and choked on his water.

Heng: I saw a man going out the backdoor. CRAP! Freen started to panic. He saw Nate. Then the spots on my tie came to life and danced around in circles. Surprise grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the bathroom.

Surprise: Let's wash your face, babe. Half of what you're saying doesn't even make sense. Freen sighed in relief. No one would pay attention to her brother's crazy words. Phew!

The sounds of the police siren were heard before the patrol cars even arrived. When the security guards opened the door for the police and explained the whole situation, Freen got a call from Olga. She was crying hysterically.

Freen: Olga?... Hey, calm down!... What happened?!... WHAT?! Oh my God, I'll be right there, ok?... Yes, yes wait right there. The police are already here so I'll tell them to go to my house... Don't worry about that right now. Just sit tight. Stay near the security guards and wait for me and the police. Ok, I'll see you soon. Freen pulled Heidi to the side. Heidi, I have to go. She shook her head.

Heidi: What?! No! I can't be here alone tonight.

Freen: I'll come back for you, but right now I have to go home, and I need those police officers to come with me as well or to send a patrol car to my house.