SAINT VILLA.
''I'm calm, you can tell me whatever breaking news that you have'' August Maijune said as they sat in the hall. Aaron Saint had told her that there was something important he needed to tell her and had asked her to remain calm and listen to him first. After a while, Aaron Saint now told her about the appearance of her brother.
August Maijune looked at Aaron Saint blankly and asked ''what did you just say?''
''I found your family. No, it should rather be he found you'' Aaron Saint said again.
''Are you serious? Do I really have a family? An elder brother?'' August Maijune asked.
''En, he should be here any moment. Leo is gone to the hotel to bring him''
''Was that the call that made you leave yesterday?''
"Yes. I already affirmed his identity and he is truly your half-brother. Your mother gave birth to him before she met your father''
''I have a brother?'' August Maijune murmured as tears formed in her eyes. The door opened and Carlos Ryan entered with Leo Martins and Liyah Myers. August Maijune turned and saw the man that looked so much like her mother and couldn't believe it.
Carlos Ryan walked closer to her and asked ''can I hug you?'' August Maijune nodded her head and went forward to embrace Carlos Ryan. She started sobbing and the man patted her back.
''Why are you crying? You have grown well without your brother. Look at you. Is like I am seeing mom'' Carlos Ryan said.
''You look just like mom too'' August Maijune said.
''This is such a beautiful reunion. I'm tearing up'' Liyah Myers said as she held Leo Martins' hand.
''We were waiting to have breakfast together. You can join us Carlos Ryan'' Aaron Saint said.
''After the meal, you have to tell me everything. How did you find me? I almost thought I was alone in this world''
''Silly girl, how can you be alone. Just blame elder brother for coming late'' Carlos Ryan said as they went to the table. August Maijune sat closer to Carlos Ryan. Their affinity was so natural even though they were meeting for the first time.
Liyah Myers served the food prepared she prepared and they were eating when the TV screen changed suddenly to breaking news attracting their attention. August Maijune was the first to rush to the hall and turned on the volume higher.
''Breaking news. Last night a killer entered the district police headquarters and murdered the governor. All CCTV cameras malfunctioned and nothing could be recovered. The police saw the cold body of the governor this morning inside the holding room''.
Aaron and the rest looked at each other. Carlos Ryan's gaze darkened.
''Looks like she has finally made a move''. Leo Martins said.
''Did Mimi really kill her own father?'' August Maijune asked uncertain.
''I just felt the chills from watching this alone. How could she even do that?'' Liyah added.
''Because she is racing against time'' Carlos Ryan said and everyone turned to look at him. Aaron Saint had previously briefed him in on what happened lately and he already did his investigations before coming to D-City so he knew what was going on.
''You know about Mimi Garcia?'' August Maijune asked.
''The traitor of the Black Fox Society. She was a member of grandfather's society before she betrayed the elders and was kicked out. She is one of the reasons why I came here and the main lead that brought me to you'' Carlos Ryan explained everything to August Maijune and the rest in the hall.
''This is too frightening. I didn't know she was such a dangerous person'' Liyah Myers said.
''Her target was you from the beginning August Maijune''. Aaron Saint said turned to look at August Maijune.
''Then, we should prepare very well and give her a befitting welcome''. August said.
''I will help since I am here. I still have scores to settle with her after all. I can't let her off for betraying the society'' Carlos Ryan said.
''Is everything ready, Leo?'' Aaron Saint asked.
''Yes. She took Josh Saint last night with him. My men saw her last night. It seemed Josh Saint was planning to leave the city when that happened. He didn't even know he was dealing with a dangerous woman' Leo Martins added.
''It won't be long before she makes a call then. Considering that she must be in a rush right now. Who would have thought such a timid girl was actually dangerous'' Liyah said and sighed.
"Aaron Saint, I would like to ask you a favor'' Carlos Ryan said.
" Say it" Aaron Saint said.
"Mimi Garcia originally hails from Blue Town and as the head of the Black Fox Society which she betrayed, I would like you to hand her over to me. She will be able to avoid severe punishment from here but not in Blue Town. I need her to be able to catch the woman who separated me from my mother at birth. Her punishment would be considered compensation for what she did to my sister Mai and I" Carlos Ryan said and caressed August Maijune's hair.
"Alright, you have my word. I will hand Mimi Garcia over to you when we catch her.
"Then, I will also get ready since I will be the bait for whatever she is planning" August Maijune said.
Last night, after Mimi Garcia's visit and the suspicion of Aaron Saint, they decided to keep an eye on her. Leo Martins ordered his men to tail Mimi Garcia everywhere she went. Through that they were able to find out about her visit to Josh Saint place and the police station. If they were going to make the case a national one that could make the government take interest in it, they needed to have great evidence. Mimi Garcia was a very careful person who didn't do the dirty work herself. She had loyal people who did the dirty deed for her.
Morgue.
Mimi Garcia wept uncontrollably with their housekeeper by her side as she looked at her father's body covered in the white cloth. Her knees grew weak and her face was so pale. The police detective from the other time walked to them and spoke.
''Miss Garcia, we are sorry for the unfortunate accident. We will make sure to investigate this thoroughly and catch the killer''.
''I won't just sit and let this go away. I am going to sue the detectives on duty. They must provide a reasonable explanation to this. How could something so cruel happen to my father inside the holding room? What exactly were the police doing when the killer came inside and killed my father? I don't care how long it takes or how much money I have to spend. But, I won't stop until I make sure, you the police do your job in catching the killer of my father''. Mimi Garcia finished and walked out. The housekeeper sighed and followed along.
The detective looked at the back of Mimi Garcia and felt weird for some reason. Something about the woman didn't feel right to him.
LAKS LABORATORY.
Mimi Garcia walked into the laboratory dressed in a lab coat and a cap on her head. She had tied her hair into a bun. She looked at the workers busy with their research and a smile appeared on her face. She felt satisfied.
''Ten years. I have prepared for this moment for the last ten years and now everything is almost ready. Nothing can stop me now''.
The head of research team Gastus walked to her and handed her a file and said.
''This is the latest findings in the research. Now, we just need the rare blood of the DID patient to complete everything. With her blood, and the fusion of the different personalities we will be able to make the clones of the AI. Miss, your goal of producing an AI with varied personalities and DNA of a psychopath will soon come to fruition''.
''You have stayed by my side and worked hard too, Gastus. This is going to be the beginning of our reign. With our AI, we will be able to rule the world of Artificial Intelligence. No one will be able to stop us from taking over the world' Mimi Garcia said.
''Yes, Miss. Miss, about the promise you made to me 10 years ago''. Gastus said.
''You don't need to worry about that. I don't break my promises especially to people who are loyal to me. I will make sure I fulfil my promises to you. Is Alice ready?'' Mimi Garcia asked.
''Yes, she is in the room waiting for your instructions''.
''Good. Is about time she returned to her best friend and family''. Mimi Garcia said and walked towards another room.
The room was dark devoid of any life. Mimi turned on the switched and saw a girl sitting in front of the mirror.
''You should turn on the lights when you are inside. The room is so dark and no one will notice that you are even inside''. Mimi Garcia said.
''You said that this woman was my best friend when I was in high school?'' The girl called Alice asked and turned tilting the picture of August Maijune towards Mimi Garcia
She was slim with beautiful features except for a scar that cut across her face. She looked exactly like the girl August Maijune had always dream about.
She was Julieta except that now she was called Alice. Alice who had no memories of who she was.
''Why? You don't believe me?'' Mimi Garcia asked and sat on the bed.
''What do you want me to do to her?'' Alice asked.
''I want you to bring her here. To the laboratory. She is very important to the release of our AI. In short, she is going to be the main ingredient''. Mimi Garcia said with a sly smile.
''I just need to bring her here? What if she resists? You know I don't have much patience towards people who resists me? Can I…kill her?'' Alice asked looking at Mimi Garcia.
''No. You can't kill her. Every part of her body is important to our research. If she were to die, she would be useless. I don't care how you do it; I just want you to bring her here alive''. Mimi Garcia snorted coldly.
''Okay''.
''Right, she is not an easy target. Be careful around her''. Mimi Garcia added.
''The one that will kill me is yet to be born. I thought you knew that already?'' Alice said and stood up and went out. Mimi Garcia laughed and also stood up.