The Mysterious Disappearance

Chapter 2

With such a grand case, no man would be brave enough to take it since Fayrew was known for the ghastliest villains. However, there was one man who can outwit the most cunning thief; one man that could outrun the quickest robbers. That one man was none other than Detective Blake Dash, the best detective of Fayrew. With his trusted partner, Dr. Gerald, they try to sweep the streets of Fayrew clean of evil.

“Gerald, buddy, you’ve been quite a father figure to me for the last 10 years,” said Blake as he put down his book titled “The Art of War”.

“Remember our first case together. My that was such a thrill. But, I was young a foolish,” sighed Blake as he gazed out into the pouring rain.

“You still are,” chuckled Gerald as he got back to his tea. Suddenly, the door bashed open. Both men turned around quickly, thinking that it might have been some burglar. To Gerald’s surprise and Dash’s dismay, in the doorway stood Olivia, drenched and fatigued.

“Please sirs, I need your help,” pleaded Olivia who feels like she’s about to pass out.

“And who are you, young miss?” said Gerald, kindly.

“I am Olivia Finch. You might know my father, JoThn Finch, the…” explained Olivia before Blake interrupted.

“John T. Finch, one of the top inventors of Fayrew. Your father has been working with my mortal enemy, Fowler Prey… the only criminal that I can never get my hands on. Why must I help someone who is in touch with Fowler?” asked Blake in an irate mood.

“Now please Blake, can’t you see this girl has been through… Pardon me, Miss Olivia, but what have you been through?” asked Gerald, as he covered poor Olivia in a warm blanket.
“My father has been kidnapped by a man with a scar on his left cheek and a right pegged-leg,” described Olivia.

“Eureka! I figured out who took your father!” exclaimed Blake.

“Who?” both Gerald and Olivia asked in unison.

“It was none other than that fowl Fowler Prey,” said Blake.

“How do you know? I mean, there are many men with scars on their faces and pegged-legs,” said Olivia, still unconvinced.

“Because Dr. Gerald and I have encountered the very same man every time we foil Fowler’s plan,” said Blake. Then, Olivia ran towards Blake and showed her big, hazel eyes at him and said, “My, you are one smart man.” Blake blushed but he can’t stop gazing at those huge, cute eyes. “Umm, quiet,” said the embarrass Blake Dash.

“Miss Olivia, we’ll sure find your father soon enough. Just rest here while I call Dyna, our housekeeper,” assured Gerald as he pulled Olivia towards the chair.

“Thank you, you’ve been a great help to me,” thanked Olivia with a bright smile. Blake and Gerald both gulp as the beauty went away with Dyna Finn, housekeeper of Dash and Gerald.

“Come now dearie, we’ll put you in some of Master Dash’s mother’s clothes,” said Dyna calmly. Obediently, Olivia followed.

“Blake, ol’ boy, this might be your big break!” exclaimed Gerald.