The Fault In Me

The Stalking Game?

"Yeah, yeah, and you couldn't even do that right! I mean, I had to win that game myself... barely!"Dean's voice came through, teasing and playful.

"I GOT THE INFORMATION" Jessica suddenly shouted.

The whole room erupted in laughter, with Pat and Dean chuckling loudly.

Jessica's voice came through, slightly embarrassed. "Was I that loud?"

Dean's voice, still chuckling, replied, "You were on speakers, Jess."

"I need you to focus on the information you have received, be quick Jess. The more you are quick the fast you will receive your surprise" Dean says in low-key voice. Making sure that Jessica doesn't get upset

"Alright, alright. I'm focusing." Jessica's voice was laced with a mix of amusement and curiosity, her tone slightly playful as she responded to Dean's prompt.

"Is there anything important I should know about her?" Dean asked.

"Well, her date of birth is March 12th, and she's posted some beautiful pictures of herself. She's really close to her mom, she has posted a lot about her. She's also into business, and she's a total foodie." Jessica replied.

"I know about her food habits, I've seen her on camera. But what I need to know is, is she texting any secret messages on Instagram?"Dean said

"No, she just sends reels to her mom and friends." Jessica checked Ava's Instagram messages.

"What's a reel?"Dean asked

"You don't know what Instagram reels are? Oh Dean, you're so outdated!" Jessica burst out laughing

"Hey, I don't need Instagram. I have more important things to worry about." Dean defended himself

"Well, you're going to need it now. Download the app, Dean. It's time to join the 21st century!" Jessica teased.

"Alright, now that you have all the details, it's time to make a move." Jessica gave Dean the information he needed.

"What should I do?" Dean asked

"Start texting her on Instagram and send her a follow request." Jessica instructed,

"Wait, let me follow you and give you some fake followers. If you show up with only 1 or 2 followers, she'll doubt you as a stranger or hacker." Jessica warned.

"You're a genius, Jess." Dean chuckled.

"Well I guess you should start using these stuffs now." Jessica teased.

"What should I do now?" Dean asked with confusion.

"Open the app add your information and add the mail that I had given you 1year back. Okay" Jessica said.

"Okay. Give me a second let me type it" Dean said.

"Give your cell phone to one of your youngest gaurd" Jessica ordered.

"Why so??" Dean asked his voice low and confused tone

"Just do as directed please" Jessica said with frustration.

"Fine" Dean said.

Dean calls one of the younger gaurd who was more modern compared to Dean.

"Given. What should I do now" Dean asked.

"On the speaker or give the cell phone to him I will direct him" Jessica says.

"Okay you talk to him" Dean hands over Pat's cell phone to the guard.

Dean stepped out onto his balcony, the cool night air enveloping him as he gazed out at the city skyline. He reached into his pocket, pulled out his pack of Black Devil cigarettes, and lit one up. The flame from his lighter cast a warm glow over his face as he took a long drag, feeling the nicotine coursing through his veins. He exhaled slowly, his eyes narrowing as his mind returned to the events of the day the cigarette smoke swirled around him, a steady stream of thoughts racing through his head.