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Elena's POV

“Why exactly do I have to take on this crazy patient? I have no obligation to and I had also told you that I was not interested.” I asserted as I looked dryly at the man that was sitting across from me.

“Well I already know that you have no obligation to do so and I am not in the position to force you but listen to me here. The director told me that you have no clients as of now and you would gladly take it on. I could go and confront him now if you want.” He said as he raised his hand in a bid to calm me down.

I scoffed and rolled my eyes at him.

“Am I to be scared of your threats? I won’t take on a job if I am not interested in it” I barked before turning away.

“Please. I’m sorry for the threats but if you would just take a look at this” he replied.

He reached for his bag and dug through before he brought out a brown folder.

“What’s that?” I asked as I eyed him suspiciously.

“Oh thus? This here is just a little compilation of all the things that this person has done. I figured that if you witness his craziness by yourself, you will want to take on hiscase. We both know how much you love breaking crazy people and we all know how crazy Ciro Russo- is.” He replied with a smirk.

I eyed the folder for a while before I hesitantly took it.

I opened it slowly and flipped through the file. Soon my eyes lit up as my interest was piqued.

This is one crazy and mean ass motherfucker. I like him.

Who doesn't know the Italian Criminal Ciro Russo? I just haven't the interest on find out how crazy he is and what level of craziness.

Ciro Russo, age 25, S class inmate of Pelican Bay State prison.

He is convicted for attempted murder, armed robbery, breaking and entering, impersonation, drug possession, possession of government owned ammunition and finally assault.

Sentenced to twenty years in prison without parole.

He was to be monitored and put under strict surveillance.

On a normal day, I will not be in the least bit fazed by all the numerous crimes he had committed but one particular crime he committed as of recent intrigued me.

Hhe set a whole prison on fire!

Hhe set the prison where she was staying previously to the ground and watched from a high place as it all burned to the ground.

The fact that he was able to pull off such a feat in a high-class prison is an achievement. It proves that he is not only dangerous and crazy, he is cunning and smart too.

He was said to be someone who had the abilities to manipulate people’s emotions till they rethought their whole lives and eventually gave in to him.

That was and still is a crazy ass shit.

The prison burnt down but thankfully all the inmates and the wardens escaped unscathed.

Not like that did any good for humanity. I would have much rather preferred it if all those psychotic felons got roasted alive.

Shut up Elena! If they die, how will you make a living? I cannot suck money out of ghosts now, can I? I need them alive and crazy to retain my position as the best psychiatrist that ever lived.

Hahahahaha! Yes, to more crazy people! Fill the world and make me rich.

I was interrupted from my thoughts by the clearing of a throat.

I looked up and saw that the lawyer was watching me with a bit of fear in his eyes. That was when I realized that I had been smiling happily all the while I was reading the document.

My grin turned to a smirk as I stared the man down.

He must think I am crazy evil for grinning while reading the biography of a crazy ass arsonist. Well, I don’t give a crap. I am crazy!

HAHAHAHAHA

My eyes were gleaming with happiness and I could see that my behavior made the lawyer gulp in fear.

I didn’t say anything but that did not mean that I wasn’t proud about the fact that people were scared of me.

It made me happy that this man that probably made people shiver was scared of me.

I looked away from him and back at the file that I held in my hands.

Hmmmmn!

I mean that though what hhe did was not truly bizarre, what intrigued me was the fact that he was crying and singing throughout like and heartbroken person.

He kept screaming ‘Why’ while the inmates and the wardens screamed and ran for their lives.

You see, if that is not some deep emotional shit there, I wonder what is.

That clearly shows that he had the means to feel and he was hurt.

I knew that to get to the root of what caused the issue, I needed to consult and dig deep into the troubles of his past.

I am so eager to see what I will find hiding there.

Will it be the usual abuse and torture or something darker.

The thought of diving into the mind of such a person has got me shaking in excitement.

“I will take on his case but not because you or the director told me to. I am taking it on because there is something about this case that intrigues and turns me on. I am drawn to this person and I accept your offer of taking him up. Give me a few months and I would have cracked him like an egg.” I said to the man with a sadistic gleam in my eyes.

“Y … Yeah.

I don't think it would be easy to bring him here first thing Monday morning but what about if you visit him at the prison health center first? The guy is pretty funny and smart. Do you have any other requests or demands before you take on his case? He is a tough nut to crack so tell me what you want now so you won’t bail on me later.” He chimed in.

I placed my chin on my upturned palm and stared at him.

“Wh…. what is wrong? Did I say something wrong? You can also not demand anything as that is okay.” he stuttered in panic and fear.

“I want to ask you something. Why was it that you brought his case to me? As I am aware, I am not the only psychiatrist in New York, so why did you choose me?” I asked with a raised brow.

“Well that is because you are the craziest Psychiatrist I know. The only one who uses craziness to deal with crazy. That is why you are perfect for this job. You are the only one who is crazy enough to bring Russo down to his knees.” He replied and I smiled bashfully.

“Oh, you don’t need to praise and compliment me” I said while blushing.

Ciro Russo, I can’t wait to see you crack.