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Ryan had to run. That was the plan all along. He had to find a way to escape from the jail and then from police. He had got that opportunity. That Victor had given him that. But no need to thank him. He could have gotten himself out too, but that would include acting and faking. It was better this way. They had dressed him up in a casual clothing. Red and black checked Tee-shirt and denim Jeans. Of course Ryan complained within for the lack of variety in clothes.

' I mean at least give me good clothes to wear. what if they see me and discard me as a ragdoll. ' he thought. 

Then he was taken to the wiring room. Rachel followed Ryan everywhere making sure of every detail. She had truly begun to care for Ryan. Not to show it out but she kept a close watch on him. Monitoring him on his steps.

" I need Charlotte, did you call her? " she asked Andrew, he nodded.

" Tried her phone. She didn't pick up once. " he replied,

" Oh what's the matter with her? " said Rachel irritatingly 

Truth was she needed Charlotte because if she arrived they could stop all of this. They had tried to find another Criminal Psychologist but Rachel insisted on Charlotte because there was no Psychologist in Washington. Oh what a nightmare it had given her when she came to know that. 

She opened the doors to the wiring room and asked,

" Is he fixed? " 

" Yes ma'am all the way up to the chest. We have his earpiece here and the mic is hidden within the T- shirt. The wires are stacked neatly on side. If he doesn't fiddle with them or move with a harsh and struggling manner, we will be good. " said the man looking at Ryan.

Ryan looked at Rachel, an immediate sensation of guilt arose in him. With a flick of eye he had noticed the fear and sympathy in Rachel. When we do not care about the person in front of us we are always up straight and alert but when we do show genuine care towards the person before us we let our guard down and hence tilt ourselves and do not move with an alert body and mind. However this type of behaviour can be controlled and hence imitated for false signal to the person.

However Ryan could see that Rachel wasn't that expert in controlling her behaviour, maybe she did her best, but still Ryan could see through tougher people than Rachel. An instant sort of selfishness climbed upon him,

' I need to do this on my own ' he thought, 

He could now defeat that evil voice within him. Somehow, the way he had lost control of himself, he could regain it back and this time his full potential was open to him. He memories had been flushed down and forgotten. He could not remember anything from his past. Nothing, not even the strongest smell in the room or the picture of him and his parents could make him reimagine the days of his childhood. It was all gone, vanished like whirlwind, it was all gone. He was a completely new man now. Fresh to begin with and fresh to act upon the facts. This was true Ryan Holster, unafraid of, people, their thoughts. His goal was nothing, but he knew whatever he did was good for him. 

But the hairs had to go. They took away the major thing from his face and now with black curly locks hairs, he was ready. 

After they finished upon him, Rachel made him come to a private space.

" You need to promise me, you will not run away " said Rachel,

Ryan remained stern with a smile,

" I won't " he said,

" Now, if I won't get a signal from you every minute. We will begin the search and you will be caught. And you are going straight back to jail if I come to know that you have damaged the transmitter. I will personally ensure that the jury gives you death penalty. " said Rachel with a very strong voice, but with strong voice come strong emotions.

" I won't. Now, you have to listen to me too. I have to find this killer. I have enough information that he here in Washington. Because I heard it from the jail mates. One of them worked for a gang who is now with this. You need to trust me okay. I know what I am doing. " said Ryan with a serious tone. 

" Now here is the plan " he said, 

Then Ryan whispered something in Rachel's ear,

" What?! No! Never! Did you even listen to what I said just now! If you do that I will have to take action! " she said frantically,

" No need to panic, you'll go the other way. Just take a long route and I am sure you'll have your killer or Killers" said Ryan

" But this against th-"

" You want the guilty or not? "

" Of course I do bu-" 

" No, nothing then you have to follow me because I know what I am dealing with,"

Rachel nodded and they shook hands. A unsettling worry came upon Rachel. 

" Still let me tell you that's a completely ridiculous plan " said Rachel

" You'll see " said Ryan as he walked away,

It was 12 noon of 23rd, with only 24 hours in their hand, which of course they didn't know, began the operation.  

Rachel and Grace were in a car together and Andrew and Victor in another with two more cars. These fours vehicles were going to keep an eye on Ryan. They drove to the white house which was now deserted because after the incident. They had kept a fixed timing for spectators and visitors. Choosing a quite street, Andrew stopped the car. 

" This is agent Larson, Andrew drop him off there " said Rachel,

" This is Bachman, ordering standby, Ryan wants to talk to Larson " said Victor

" Hey Rachel, did you find out how did I know your nickname  was Ray? " asked Ryan

" No " 

" Because you were brought up by your father more than your mother. You have that boyish attitude now that can only be possible when you have either not spend time with your mother suggesting Divorce or she died, " said Ryan.

" She, she died " said Rachel with a slight hesitation, Ryan was getting too much into her mind. It scared her a bit, that was the only time she felt as scared as seeing her father's dead body.

" It's okay it's fine, I am sorry I got too much inside I'll back off you must remember one thing Rachel, Never let your past become the present for you. Never. You understand? " he said,

" Victor throw him out of the car " said Rachel with a sarcastic anger. 

" Oh, getting angry, it's okay I'll go. " said Ryan. 

He got out of the car, feeling Rejuvenated. The fresh air and the smell of meatballs and pizza floating throughout the city. The trees rustled with wind. The sun shone with a bright light and little warmth. With his first step. He began walking straight to the corner of the street. Victor and Andrew lost sight of him. They planned to move towards him.

Ryan again took a turn, facing Rachel and Grace's car. He walked straight towards them. There was no traffic at all on the street. Rachel reversed the car to park it on the turn behind. Ryan again took the turn Rachel was getting way too nervous. Then as Ryan crossed the pedestrian Rachel still looked at him walking straight forwards far away from her but within the sight. 

" This is Agent Klint. We have eyes on Ryan on 16th street. " reported Andrew,

Grace turned towards Rachel

" That's not possible we have Ryan in front of out eyes! " She said,

" Let's get a look at him shall we? " said Rachel, 

' Well you completed your first part easily Ryan ' she thought, 

They drove towards Ryan but when they reached at him it was not Ryan at all. It was a man with beard and glasses. Wearing a same T-shirt as Ryan.

" This is Agent Bachman, we have found the wiring and earpiece fallen on the ground. Reporting Ryan Holster is out of our sight, Repeating Agent Klint We have lost Ryan Holster " reported Victor and Andrew,

" Reporting no sight of Ryan here. Possibility affirmative we have lost Ryan Holster, we have his clothes here too "said Grace,

" How did he do that? " asked Grace,

" He has become too smart for us " said Rachel 

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He walked the first turn, taking off his shirt. He was wearing two similar shirts, one within another, and then gave it to the beggar, told him to wear it. Then moving towards Rachel, He took the turn. Walking straight towards the crossroad. Then taking a turn again with a swift of time. He was gone. The beggar was told by Ryan too walk past the road and then continue walking straight. Escaping, he went towards the drug store. He had come to know a lot about the drug dealing within Washington. His only hope was that this drug store would be the same. 

He walked in the shop and saw the owner. Sitting with his hands on a mobile. He looked up at him. Ryan came near the owner and put forward his hand. The owner got up and shook his hand. 

" I was send by Fredo " said Ryan. Fredo Orgwell was a city known drugs dealer, frequently caught and put behind bars for this felony along with a murder suspect and many more. So naturally he would have been know here too. 

" For What? " asked the owner,

" 25 " said Ryan,

" What?! " exclaimed the owner, Ryan's hope began to crush,

" You know what, now gimme a break. If you act like you don't know what's happenin' then you gotta face Fredo " said Ryan sternly,

" Alright Boy, just checkin' ya " said owner, he took out some white meth and placed it in front of him.

" That enough? " asked the owner,

" Yeah, looks like it. But. . . " said Ryan

He put the bag into both of his hand,

" This is OG right? " asked Ryan, the owner laughed,

" You first timer, you know nothing. But I ain't lookin' for no gang war. This is how much he takes from me. " said the owner,

" Fine " said Ryan, he began to walk but just before he opened the door,

" If Fredo finds any problem, Imma name you. Get me? " he said, the owner nodded his head nervously. 

Then getting out of the store, he went inside the clothes shop. Of course, Rachel was told to search for him or else it would become suspicious. Picking the clothes, he went towards the mens changing room. Eye closely on every person. He noticed each and everyone. The one with a gold watch, blue shirt was too middle class. The person behind him was poor. But,

" AH HA! " he exclaimed. Then made way towards the fat person, who had his double chins longing down almost like a beard. He had a stern face, bald with no beard too. He wore black coat and trousers and had glasses. Shoes were polished and then the final proof, he removed his phone, revealing the key to his car, evident from the logo. Mercedes- Benz. 

' A typical high society person ' thought Ryan

He went close to him, then waited behind him. He waited patiently for the time to come. By the time he made his escape route. He picked up some decent clothes. Light blue shirt and Dark blue Coat with matching trousers. Then the time arrived. He stepped upon the man foot and crunched it. 

" UFFF! " groaned the man, as his clothes fell, Ryan quickly nicked his car keys. 

" I'm so sorry, let me pick it up for you" said Ryan, bending lower he picked up his clothes

" See where you are going young man. Have patience in life, learn it. I believe you were not at all attentive in your school. What's the use of teaching people such as yourself if you are not going to apply it in life " said the man. Ryan apologised again. By the time both of the room were empty. He looked at them and then at the man. Both of them started moving together. Ryan collided with man, stealing his wallet. Then went inside the changing room. 

He went inside and locked himself in. Time was less. Without changing he rushed out of the room before the man could realise that he was nicked clean. He made his way zig-zag towards the counter. Then paid for the clothes when the man came out. After the person was done with the billing, Ryan gave him the cash, keep the change thank you. And then moved towards another changing room. Then inside he quickly changed into his new clothes and before the shop would close for people. He rushed out of the shop. Searching for his pocket. He found car keys and then quickly went towards the car and opened it. Got inside and reversed it. Thankfully the parking was hidden from the shop main entrance. He made his way out of the shop's view and then he moved to his last stop.

He had to find a bar.  A good bar where all sorts of mafia and crime lords sat. After driving for almost an hour he came by it. Stopping at the entrance, he got out of the car and began to move towards the door. 

" Leave me " said a woman,

" But we can't you no it is important " said another voice,

Ryan turned, he looked for the voices. He crept slowly towards the voice. There was a car, maroon coloured and in front of him two women were talking. One was,

" Amy !'' Ryan screamed, Amy turned back.

" Ryan? " said Amy, 

Ryan ran towards her. Amy came towards her and hugged him. 

" Missed you darling " she said, Ryan nodded, they kissed. 

It was then when Ryan's eyes fell upon the other woman. His whole body gave an electric shock. He distanced himself from Amy and looked at the woman,

" Hello Ryan, Miss me? " said the woman,

" Ryan this is Charlotte- " said Amy

" Adler " completed Ryan, 

" I have seen you. " he said,

" Of course you have, God I only said your eyes were like a grasshopper now have they really become like a grasshopper? " said Charlotte,

Ryan's eye suddenly filled with tears, He went towards Charlotte and they hugged. True love blossomed. 

" How are you Charlotte? " asked Ryan

" Oh don't asked, finding out your framer turned out to be even more tough than saying I love you" said Charlotte, she did not want to say it out but the mind had waited for 15 years, no she could not hold it longer. Not anymore, she wanted Ryan, at any cost. She had done her waiting. 

" What?!" screamed Ryan and Amy,

" I was just - " said Charlotte, no too soon. 

" You found who it is? " asked Ryan

" Of course we did, It her father, Henry Cooper " said Charlotte

" What? " exclaimed Ryan,

" Yeah and we need to tell this too Rachel " said Charlotte, 

" No! He is my father, if we could just talk to him. Just tell him he would confess " said Amy,

" Stop being childish Amy, he is gonna smoke out the whole White house the next day and you are still on talking sense? " said Charlotte,

" But he is my father, I have even seen him since long time and then --" cried Amy, she was crying, Ryan began to comfort her,

" See Amy, things have moved way ahead of the talking terms. His mind is been corrupted by that Mafia Boss and now we won't be able to stop him " explained Charlotte, Ryan listened closely,

" But -- " started Amy,

" Amy, I think she is right. " said Ryan,

" I have a car, we can go back to Rachel a tell her. " said Ryan

" Good. But we need to hurry time is running out. " said Charlotte. 

Amy could see them walking together with each other talking and smiling. Maybe she was never meant to be with Ryan, he was totally different human being now. Something was changed, He had begun to care for everything. He was not interested in hitting the clubs, not interested in talking with her. Maybe Ryan did change, but not for Amy But for Charlotte. 

Okay readers, the second last chapter of the book ends here. Last chapter coming up very soon, I hope you liked this chapter. 

Take care and stay healthy,

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