obsessed season 2 episode 9

Chris dragged along as he kept calling unto Jade’s name. he blamed himself for allowing her follow them, he even remembered suggesting her staying away but she insisted on following in order to identify Dess.

He pushed grasses aside and stepped casually even while it was already dark. Gibson followed suit and they searched for her all the way without getting tired “we have to call for a search team. You have tried enough for today” the other cop who seemed to be the senior said

“NO!” both Gibson and Chris shouted at the same time

“I can’t let them have her just like that! It’s all my fault. I should have talked her out of the idea of coming with us” Chris felt guilty as he felt like crying

“let’s not waste our strength in regretting now. Nothing bad has happened to her. Let’s just keep searching. That’s what we should do” Gibson encouraged and took the lead, leaving them behind.

“it’s already getting dark and it’s not safe in this condition. We need to call a patrol team closer to the area to help support at least. We’ve gone far into the woods already. What if this is not the direction they took after all?”

“yeah. But how can they get so fast? We arrived at the car the moment we heard the thud.”

“they must have hid somewhere close to the car and allowed us pass into the woods before carrying her away to the other side.” Chris said

“no wonder then, did we not see them anywhere close up till now!”

“let’s go after them!” Chris said and turned back, running all the way without resting to take a breath.

It was already getting darker. Chris and Gibson ran all the way. It was until now, they realized just how far they have gone into the woods. Gibson came to a halt as he realized they’ve been running in circles

“Damn!” Gibson exclaimed as he felt frustrated

“this is bad” Chris added, holding his knee, and breathing fast

“yeah”

“we’re stucked. What are we going to do? ”Gibson asked as he felt all the more frustrated. He knew the more time and moment they wasted, the more chances they lose in finding Jade.

“the GPS! We can know our way back with it”

“where is it? Do you have it?”

“no! I guess it must be with the cops. I saw one of them take it a while ago”

They waited and waited for the cops but never saw any. The cops have vanished into thin air and their only chance of getting out of the woods was the GPS.

Upon realizing they were doomed, Chris broke down, heart broken. He had hopes of being Jade’s savior. He wanted to rescue her, he wanted to prove how manly he was. That he was the perfect person for her, that he had nothing but good and pure intention towards her.

Gibson on the other hand, felt like a failure. He cursed many times under his breath for his inadequacy of being capable to be the man for Jade. They sat in the middle of the forest, freezing…

Chris carved a wood and kept it on top of the other five he has carved. There was a burning fire in front of him.

Luckily, Gibson had taken a lighter with him to lit his cigarette on the way so they used it to put on the fire.

It was clear as crystal that Gibson was scared. He was in no way exposed to this kind of life and he was scared to death of what will become of him if any animal threatened. On the other hand, Chris was in no way seen near being scared. For a fact, this scenery only proved the fact that he grew up in the streets. He knew perfectly how to get the sticks carved out, how to put up a camp fire and presently, he was roasting a hare he caught just minutes ago.

As Gibson sat, shivering over his sweater he wore during the day, scared at the same time of what might become of him, he still didn’t take his minds off Jade. He raised his eyes away from the burning flame to see Chris laid down, facing the sky. The stayed over the canopies of some broad trees

“you really love her don’t you?” Gibson asked as he copied the position of Chris

“you really want us to do this? How we managed to stay throughout today without fighting still remains a mystery I can’t unfold. So it’s better we just enjoy the air and fall asleep than to have this convo” Chris answered, not ready for any mood spoiling conversation. Merely thinking about jade made his night. He smiles, smartness, IQ, and definitely figure, would draw the attention of anyone. Chris even noticed the eyes of the senior cop on Jade on all the opportunities he had to stare at her. She truly was a beauty to behold but as life would have it, one cannot have everything complete; her whole life feels like a movie, or a novel, full of funny, yet daunting scenes to behold.

“yeah. Listen I know you might not want this conversation but. I just want to say you can have her. It’s no use anyways dragging her with you whom she chose to be with. So let’s be cool from now onward and find her together. I mean it and i come in peace please" Gibson said and stole a glance at Chris whom he caught, holding his laugh at his last statement.

"Don't get me wrong Gibson, I'm not a bad person and I have never hated nor despice you. I just wanted to give you space since you may not like me. I thought you actually hated me" Chris said turning to meet the gaze of Gibson

"Yeah. To let it out, I was bitter at you for winning her over. I can't say I don't love her cus infact, it was love at first sight. Buh I didn't fit in. She said you owned her heart so now, I'm ready and accepting to let go" Gibson said bitterly.

"I'm sorry bro. I mean this shouldn't even keep us apart in the first place. I kindda like you, you're cool" Chris said looking at the sky.

"Thanks man. Let's rest. We have to find our way tomorrow"

"Good night"

"Good night"
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Chris took the carved sticks along and followed the already walking Gibson behind.
They walked and tried as much as possible to follow another route and they succeeded on the long run to come out of the woods. But even after they came out, they didn't know where they were because the car they came with the cops were no where in sight. Even after they've walked for what seemed like forever, they still can out to be lost in a place they thought would help them locate wherever they were.

"Let's go this way" Gibson said as he pointed towards the left
And they walked and walked till they got exhausted. There was no water nor food. After eaten the hare Chris caught the previous night, Gibson felt he might have an infection. He almost throw up from the smell that came out of the body of the hare but he eventually managed to eat it because he felt very hungry.

As they walked farther still, they saw a road leading towards a turn. It was a mini road and they wondered who must have created the offshoot because as long and as neat as the road looked from even the beginning, no car has passed even on their way from the station.

As they walked towards the offshoot, they noticed a building from afar. The building looked familiar. Damn familiar to Chris and he maneuvered Gibson who walked in front of him in order to get a clearer view of the place.
It was the building. No wonder it looked familiar
"Let's go" Chris gestured Gibson whispering as he took a small path and walked towards the building

TBC. I fulfilled my promise, I posted before sleeping.