The bait
"I don't know how much longer I'm going to have to go back and forth, sitting on this subway bench, like bait. The boss told me that I look like this psychopath's victims: long hair in a ponytail, modest clothes, serious face. I don't know how easy it will be to catch him without doing anything, just waiting for him to fall into the trap. But at least, sitting here, I'm at peace, there's no colleague trying to seduce me, nor Antonio wanting me to work as a maid for him. That incompetent! Could it be that his mother didn't even teach him how to fry an egg? When I first met him, I thought it was cute that he wanted me around all the time. But now, after five years of marriage, I can't take it anymore. There's no love in it, it's just the desire to have a slave working for him."
"Wow, it's not even rush hour and the subway is already unbearable. One of these days I'm going to order the arrest of one of those smart guys who takes advantage of the crowded wagons to rub up against us. Even in the women's car, we can't get away from them. Even I, dressed in those serious clothes that the pastor said we should wear, end up being a victim of these brazen men. Antonio says I look like a nun. But imagine if I was dressed like his piranhas and full of perfume! He's now started saying that he was fooled by me, that I just wanted to get married. That after that, I put on weight, got old, and that I don't look after the house properly. That I only think about my nails. Yesterday he even told me that the day he dumps me, I won't find anyone else who wants me."
- Josiah to Anelise, over
- Over, over
- Any news? Over
- Nothing new. Over
- Okay, received. Over and out.
"In the meantime, let me distract myself a little, after all, life is short. This @nailsbymairin is the best. If I could decorate my nails like her, I'd be happy. Imagine how successful I'd be. But stop dreaming with your eyes open, Anelise, and go back to watching. Look, that guy's a cat! And he's looking at me! It's probably because of my nails. If only Antonio could see me now!"
- Do you copy? Over
- Loud and clear. Over
- The suspect was seen entering the subway. We think he might be in your car. Over.
- Copy, Josiah. But everything is under control here. Over.
- Copy, Anelise. Over and out.
"My father used to say that I was stupid and unattractive. That men would only want to take advantage of me and then dump me. He said I was lucky that Antonio wanted to marry me. But I must not be stupid, because in the police, my colleagues copy my report and then go off saying it was their doing, without showing the slightest sign of shame about it. The other day, my boss even praised my work, saying that it was thanks to me that the latest crimes were solved. But when it comes to promotion, he always ends up promoting my male colleagues. Then he comes up with that story about men having priority, because they're the head of the family... Ih, he keeps looking at me, that one. Wow, he doesn't even blink. Oh, Antônio, I so wish you could see this!".
- Josiah to Ane...
- Hey, why are you being so rude? You elbowed me in the face! Aren't you even going to apologize?
"If that guy knew I was a policeman, he'd be more polite. I think the listening point flew off when he hit me. I don't see him lying anywhere. I think it's best to suspend this field work and go back to the police station. If anything goes wrong, there's no way I can call for help. I'll take advantage of the fact that the next station is Central and get off. Josias should be there. Look, the handsome guy is coming towards me! Ah, if a nice guy like that paid attention to me... I'd dump Antônio on the spot. He's obviously a good guy, so well-groomed".
- Good morning. Are you all right? I saw that guy accidentally hit you in the face. Do you need any help?
- No, it's fine. It was superficial. The most that can happen is that a purple spot appears.
- I was looking at you sitting there. Your nails are very beautiful.
- Thank you very much, I love them too. They were done for me by my manicurist.
- Are you getting off here at Central station? Can I walk with you? A girl this pretty and demure needs to be protected from the madmen out there.
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- Josias, isn't Anelise back yet? It's already late. The mission should have been completed by now.
- Boss, I don't know what happened. She should have been in the subway car where the suspect boarded. However, when the metro arrived at Central, I looked inside the carriage and didn't see either of them. But as it was rush hour, I may not have seen her leave through the other door. After that, I never heard from her again. I think she took the listening point out of her ear. Who knows what she might have done? This business of having female police officers in the force was a bad idea. They're full of privilege, they complain about jokes, they cry over anything, but when it comes to work we can't trust them. This one we can't even use as bait!
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