Chapter 24 - Blasphemy (2/2)

”He's a tough son of a b*tch,” muttered Captain Hanks, ”Don't worry, if he's under a real threat, I'll step in...”

Everyone was drenched in trepidation as if awaiting the execution of Chuck, fearing the guillotine called Johanna.

However, just a few steps from Chuck, her momentum halted and the murder in her eyes receded. Johanna was perfectly conscious of her choices and actions, but thinking back, she was astounded by the way she behaved.

'...Do I really care this much of what he thought of me?'

”Umm ...detective Johanna, you have already cuffed him. You don't have much evidence to arrest him. I think you should stop at this point,” the burly voice of the Sergeant came through.

”...finally found your balls...” muttered Chuck on the side feeling displeased over the officer not stepping in sooner.

”But... but... he confessed...”

”That's enough Johanna,” berated the Sarge displeased over his psychotic subordinate.

The Sarge came closer to her and whispered, ”It's your word against his and you damn well know that the statements of a police officer cannot be used as evidence. Get him to the station and get a recorded confession.”

”...yes...”

”And be nice to him! Request him to come to the police station, Do Not Use Force!”

”...but...”

”If he files a lawsuit of police brutality, more than your badge is on the line! Get him a medic and get clearance on his health, first.

”...yes, sir...”

The Sergeant walked to Chuck, undid the cuffs and helped him up.

”Mister...?”

”Norris, Chuck Norris.”

”Ah, Mr. Norris, I deeply apologize for the childish prank that my colleague played on you.”

”Really? Childish?” asked Chuck unamused.

”Well... I... Johanna, come here. Apologize to Mr. Norris,” the Sarge pushed Johanna to the front to diffuse the awkward situation.

”...” Johanna just stared back at Chuck with a cold face.