Killer Nights

Chapter 17: A Special Date

When there is something weighing on a person’s mind, time really seems to slow down.  Being mad at each other, neither of them wanted to speak to the other.  Jiang Zhengkai lay down on the guest bed reading his case file documents, but every so often, he would sneak a peek in A-Jiao’s direction.  He had hoped A-Jiao would turn around, but alas, she did not.

When the clock struck eight, A-Jiao finally spoke up, not being able to bear the silence any longer.  She once again laboriously sat up on the hospital bed, looked at Jiang Zhengkai, and angrily said, “Hey, Officer Jiang, I’m hungry!  I want something to eat.”

Jiang Zhengkai knew this round went to him.  He didn’t say anything, but struggled to contain his smile.  He feigned disdain as he glanced at A-Jiao, before lowering his head once again to read his documents.

“Look at me!”  A-Jiao furiously threw her pillow...