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"And you can call me Aidan"
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That was sweet. Yeeeee~
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I could feel my heart fluttering. But I shrugged it off soon.
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"We should leave Officer- I mean - A-Aidan" I said embarrased.
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He gave me a tender smile. We hopped in his jeep and left the station.
I was silent for sometime as I admired the beautiful sky. The clouds were clear. It was a bright and beautiful day just not good for me.
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I sighed as I leaned myself on the window. The cool breeze brushed through my hair. I closed my eyes and the picture of Raya's body covered in blood came across my mind.
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I gasped and flinched and forced my eyes open looking cluelessly around me.
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"Is everything alright, Miss Terrin?" Aidan asked without looking at me.
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"Yeah"
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"You don't look in your best shape. Well, I can understand. This must be hard for you. Missing friend, no clues and not to mention being accused"
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"It is"
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I wasn't in a state to talk. Those memories were a dream and still felt so real.
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Or were they not?
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I was still in my own world when he pulled up the jeep. We were home.
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I got out and walked to the door. I have never felt so relieved about bring home. It felt like I have been away for ages.
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As I entered in, the same sweet smell made me feel warm.
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It made me feel safe.
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"Please make yourself comfortable. I will see what I can get to eat" I said.
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"Don't stress yourself, Miss Terrin. I don't have an appetite" he said trying to sound concerned.
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"Well, I do. I was talking about myself. I haven't had my breakfast yet"
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He was at a loss of words. Guess, he felt embarrased.
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I laughed.
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"Haha, don't be shy. It's alright, Aidan. And don't call me Miss Terrin, please. Sounds weird enough. Carol is fine"
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"O-okay, sure"
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I was searching the shelves and found some cornflakes.
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"May work" I thought to myself.
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I took a bowl and poured some milk and flakes in it. Ready to dig in!
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I turned and jumped back suddenly.
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"Aahh! You scared me!"
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Aidan was standing pretty close to me.
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"Did I? I didn't meant to. Sorry"
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I nodded.
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"Well, I just wanted to know if I can take a look around the house? Or if there's anything related to Raya or last night's incident which you would like to show me?" he asked carefully.
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"You can look around till I finish this" I mumbled with my mouth full.
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He left at my approval.
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I finished eating, washed my hands and looked around for him.
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"Aidan?"
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No response.
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I checked every room but there wasn't a sign of him. I went out and found the jeep gone,
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"How strange"
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Ting!
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A notification popped up in my phone. I opened it-
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~+1-907-873-XXX
Hey, Carol.
It's me, Aidan.
I took your contact number from the case details.
I just wanted to tell you that I got a call from station and left in hurry. I completely forgot to inform you.
If you are free this evening, can you meet me at Rimson's Cafe at 7?
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~Carol
It's alright.
I will see you there.
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I realized he had seen the message.
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Aidan : Contact Saved.
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"So, I have nothing to do till the evening" I wondered.
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I could have slept or gone out but my mind was too much occupied with this case. I took a shower, wondering if warm water could help in clearing my thoughts a bit.
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I got out of the bathroom and put on a pair comfy trousers and an oversized sweatshirt.
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I jumped onto my bed.
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I grabbed my phone and played the recording of my conversation with Raya last night.
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I was rubbing my eyes when suddenly I got up.
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"HOW CAN I BE SO NAIVE!!" I shouted as soon as I realized an important part of that call I was missing.
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Gina.
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Without caring to change my clothes, I grabbed a handbag, my hat, scarf, phone, wallet and booked a taxi straight up to Gina's house.
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"This is a lot more complicated than I expect it to be or anyone could ever think of"
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Ring, ring!
Ring, ring!
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I kept ringing the bell. I was desperate to see her. Hoping that my worst fear won't come true.
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The door finally opened and I was about to barge in but I stopped at the sight of person in front of me.
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He was a tall guy. He had black hair. His eyes were brown and were deeply looking into mine. He was wearing a grey T shirt and a black jacket with black jeans.
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His gaze was piercing through my soul. I couldn't help but gasp.
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"I- uh- Me- I m-mean I-" I stuttered a lot.
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He chuckled.
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"Is Gina home?" I finally asked.
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"Oh, you are here for Gina? Well, she's here. Come in! It's freakin cold outside" he said as he let me in.
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His voice was heavy but sweet. Almost intoxicating if I put it right.
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"Well, you are Miss-?"
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"Carol" I replied.
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"Nice to meet you Carol" he said and turned.
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I froze where I was standing. He stepped closer to me as I started walking back.
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"And I am Leo, Gina's older brother"
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He kept stepping closer until my back hit the door.
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"I- ahem- I d-didn't know she had a brother..." I said.
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Why am I feeling so nervous?
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He came closer to my face. I could feel his hot breath in my neck as ge whispered in my right ear,
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"OLDER- BROTHER" he gasped and stepped away laughing.
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"Ow, I am so sorry. Did I scare you? I was just playing around!"
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I laughed nervously.
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"Where is Gina? Can I see her? I am in a little hurry" I asked directly.
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"Why not? I mean I would have loved to talk to you a little more but as you say, she is upstairs. Come with me"
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~~~
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_On the phone_
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"Yes, send a team to the grocery store and check the survilliance footage"
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"Yes sir"
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"And I need a solid proof against her"
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"We will do our best, sir"
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"You have to"
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The call was declined as the person turned to the sound of the door.
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"Who were you speaking to, Officer Wood?"
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"Just a friend" he said as he smiled slyly...
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End of Chapter 5~
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