"W-what!?"
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I froze where I stood, my eyes fixed on the officers.
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"There must be a misunderstanding, Sir. I talked to her last night and she said she was absolutely fine."
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I don't know why I blurted this out.
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"So, you mean you did talk to her last night?"
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"I-"
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"Miss, if you don't wish to create a scene herethen kindly cooperate" he spoke cutting me in between.
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Realizing that I had no other choice, I agreed.
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I couldn't take a shower but I changed into some decent clothes. Can't go to the police station in a night suit, can I?
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As we reached there, they led me inside. I saw Raya's mother there standing near the help desk.
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Her gaze somewhat made me uneasy. She was looking at me with suspicion. So, I tried to avoid eye contact with her.
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"WHERE IS MY DAUGHTER!?" she shouted at me.
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I flinched as her voice echoed within the walls.
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She came closer to me. I kept staring down without even daring to look up. I wasn't ready to face her. Also, I couldn't let her know that I lied to her yesterday.
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That would increase their suspicion on me. So, I preferred to stay silent.
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"SPEAK UP! DON'T ACT DUMB!" she shouted again.
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"Madam, please maintain the decorum and let us do our job" a guy spoke up.
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I slightly lifted my head to look at his face. Only one eord could describe his face.
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Charismatic
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He had dark brown smooth hair, fair skin and plump lips. I couldn't help but admire his visuals.
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"Officer Gates, kindly take Mrs Taylor away, meanwhile we interrogate Ms Terrin"
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His voice was deep and had a sense of authority. I didn't realize I was continuously staring at him until he looked at me.
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I immediately looked away.
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He started walking closer to me. I could read his batch at the level of my sight.
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"Aidan Wood"
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"And now you, Ms Terrin, would be great if follow us to the interrogation room" he spoke lightly.
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I nodded.
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Sitting there in that dull room, all I could think of was Raya.
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Officer Aidan along with a lady cop and another male cop came and sat in front of me.
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"So, Ms Terrin, what is your relation with the victim?"he asked.
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"She is my closest friend in this city. We are from the same University and same class. And we have known each other for more than 3 years now" I spoke at once.
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"Impressive! Seems like you have been interrogated quite a few times" he smirked.
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I didn't react.
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"Anyways, when did you see her last and where?"
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"Last night" And then I narrated the whole story of us hanging out, meeting with classmates and the shop incident.
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"I heard you talked to her last night before going to sleep"
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"I did"
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"Where is she now?"
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I looked at him in disbelief.
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"And how am I supposed to know?"
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"Didn't she stay with you last night?"
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"No"
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"But that's what Mrs Taylor told us"
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"I lied to her" I answered confidently.
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"Why?"
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"Cause I didn't want to worry her. Plus when I reached home I tried calling Raya a few times and at last she picked up and told me she was fine!"
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"Do you have that call recording?"
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"I do"
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"Get her mobile phone"
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They listened to the whole conversation.
When it ended, he sighed.
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"How can you be so sure that this was Raya only and not anyone else?"
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I was getting irritated now. "Officer, I guess yoi already forgot what I told you. I have known Raya for more than three years. Do you think I am that dumb that I won't be able to recognize her voice?"
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"You could be lying"
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I was losing my patience by now.
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"Fine, you can go. We will reach out to you if we need something" he said and got up.
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I looked at him confused. Before I could speak anything, Raya's mother barged in with a cop behind her trying to stop her.
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"You cannot let her go, Officer! MAKE HER CONFESS WHAT SHE DID! YOU HAVE TO FIND MY DAUGHTER!"
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"Officer Gates, I asked you to handle her" he said looking at the cop.
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He sighed, "Madam, let us do our job. We will find your daughter but we cannot blame anyone without proper evidences."
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She looked at him in disbelief.
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"Miss Terrin, you can leave."
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As I started to walk out, I felt someone holding me by my wrist.
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I swiftly turned around.
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"What are you doing Aunty!?"
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Raya's mom was holding my wrist firmly.
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The officers tried to pull her away but she wouldn't budge.
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"I SHOULD HAVE NEVER TRUSTED MY DAUGHTER WITH A GIRL LIVING ALONE! WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU DO BEHIND EVERYONE'S BACK!"
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"YOUR PARENTS MUST BE SO ASHAMED OF AN UNHOLY, FILTHY CHILD LIKE YOU!"
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I had had enough now.
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I jerked my hand and freed my hand put of her grip.
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"I am not sure what my parents are proud or ashamed of but I can guarantee you that they won't even flinch if they get to know that I slapped a lady in her 40s for abusing me. And believe me I CAN DO THAT! So you better stay within you limits or I will be forced to forget your age and relation to me!" I confronted her.
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She was fuming with anger. She raised her hand to slap me but was stopped by Officer Wood.
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"Enough! Gates, take Mrs Taylor to her home and make sure she doesn't get away!"
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The cop immediately followed the order and she was taken away.
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I was still burning with anger. The lady I used to love and respect so much was looking at me with that dirty gaze.
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Officer Wood turned towards me to say something but I raised my hand.
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"No need. I am leaving anyway and don't worry I won't run away."
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I turned to leave.
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Again someone grabbed me by my wrist.
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"WHAT NOW-"
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He suddenly pulled me out of the station while I was continuously staring at him.
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"Listen, Miss Terrin. I know you are innocent. And that's why I need to talk to you. But no in there. Somewhere, a little private" he said looking closely into my eyes.
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I looked away feeling uncomfortable.
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"Please, Miss Terrin"
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I gave up.
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"Okay. Since, Raya is the only friend I gave got, I am ready to do anything for her."
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He smiled lightly.
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"My place? Officer Wood?" I asked.
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He nodded.
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"Sure"
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"And you can call me Aidan"
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End of Chapter 4~
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