1 Murder or suicide???

I can barely sleep after Launa's death. She had committed suicide last week. But I surely believe that wasn't a suicide but a murder case. I have proof against suicide and I am about to get more proof after I got her postmortem report in my hand today. Her body is still under research.

Surprisingly, I am getting the same nightmare every night. Someone is running in a dark wet street. Falling from a mountain cliff, a gang of 3 men, someone is screaming by my name. And a dead body. I don't know who was she. But most probably my heart calls Launa after waking up sweating.

Now the question is am I watching Launa dying???

1 week earlier,

24th January at sharp at 10:21

Ring…Ring- My phone rang up abruptly interrupting my deep attention on the recent murder case file I was working on.

I observed an unknown number on the top of my phone's screen.

"Hello"???- I asked in a confused tone.

"Is it Ms. Emma speaking?"- the unknown woman most probably at the age of 20-25 as I assumed by her voice said.

"yes, it's Emma here. Sorry, I can't recognize you?"- I said making her concerned.

Her heavy breathing freaked me out!

"Can you please reach as soon as possible on that location I have sent you"- She said in a restless voice.

a shrill passed through my whole body making some sweat drop on my forehead.

"yes, sure. But what's the matter?"- I asked in a hyper tone.

"I am sorry, I wish I could tell you. Please be soon"- she hung up the call before I could ask something else.

Grabbing nothing except my car keys and phone, I threw Mark's murder case file for which I was working since last week; left for the unwanted location.

The call really panicked me! The only thought in my mind was about Launa after looking at the location.

The location was near Catskill mountain, where she just left last night for her weekend.

I soon reached the location that was sent by the unknown woman.

I could just view a huge crowd and a police team as soon as I reached the location. The view horrified me and tears filled my eyes. I was not ready to see what I was about to see.

I slowly start to step forward toward the crowd, suddenly, I felt someone's heavy hand on the end of my right shoulder.

I turned back and was surprised to watch Tom with wet eyes. he stopped me to step forward into the crowd.

"Launa has committed suicide"-he said in a sobbing voice by my ear whispering.

It felt like a rumble of thunder fell on top of my head, my whole body got electrified; my heart skipped a beat. Tears are continuously dripping from my eyes...I was just watching tom shaking my shoulder and saying something loudly. But I had no idea what was he talking about.

I slowly bring my hand up to my shoulder to bring his hand down. I started to step forward at the dead body, I wasn't able to be in a normal condition after I saw her face which was totally ruined but a harsh bite on her neck catches my eyes in just a second which wasn't there last night. I couldn't stay still at that moment so; I fell to the ground unconscious. I can't remember what happened next…

At about 5:30

I opened my eyes at the right side of the bed in my bedroom in a completely silent environment. I felt an intense pain in the right half of my head. the view of the harsh bite at Launa's left neck again start crawling into my brain. After looking around the room I saw a tired body who was tom sleeping in the bean bag beside me.

I jumped from the bed in surprise and start shouting his name.

Emma: "Tom, wake up; Tom? Tom? Tom???- I started shouting his name recklessly.

He woke up and stand after me to calm me down.

Emma: "what are we doing here? Where is Launa? Who brought me here? bring me to Launa" …- I said without leaving a breath.

Tom: "Shshhh… calm down Emma, listen to me. Launa's body is in the hospital now. We can't be there. I understand your pain. You need a rest- he said in a calm voice while wiping my tears with his thumb.

Emma: "But…"- before I could say something Tom stopped me to calm me down…

Tom: "Nothing, I'll order some food. You haven't eaten anything since the early morning. You look extremely weak."- he said while picking up his phone from the corner table.

I nod my head yes and sat beside him on the bed, I had no idea what just happened.

After we ate food I slept until the next morning. He stayed with me the whole time.

Next morning-

I woke up and checked the time on my phone. It's 8:53. I slowly get down from bed. And looked around for Tom. He was sleeping on the couch in my drawing room peacefully with one hand over his head like always. He didn't change his clothes last night; he's in the same white t-shirt and black trousers. Not waiting furthermore I went to the kitchen to prepare a quick coffee for myself. While my coffee was being ready, I freshen up a bit. And came back to the dining area.

A nice aroma of fried egg me…

surprised by looking at the table there are 2 plates of breakfast prepared at the table. And I can smell the strong aroma of black coffee. I turn my head to the couch and tom wasn't there. I turned my head to the front…

Emma: "whoa; you scared me tom"- I said while breathing heavily.

We both sat at the dining table to have breakfast.

Emma: "how did you do them that fast?"- I said in a confused tone.

Tom: "I have experience Emma; I need to do them every morning"- he said smiling at my face while passing the fork to me.

Emma: "oh…wow!"- I looked at his face with a surprised face.

I wasn't feeling hungry at all, so, I was just sitting beside Tom and watching him eat.

Tom: "What happened? You don't want to eat? Does it look that bad?"- he said teasing me.

Emma: "No, tom. Nothing like that… I am not hungry."- I said while lifting the glass of water toward my mouth.

Tom: "I can feel your pain Emma but you need to be strong."-he said consoling me.

I took a spoonful of egg in my mouth by looking at his face.

Emma: "Ummm; it's tasty"- I said closing one of my eyes while taking the taste.

Tom: "you liked it?"; he asked smiling.

Emma: "yeah; I loved it. It's perfectly cooked and crispy and I love the aroma of the herbs and spices"- I said confidently.

Tom: "thanks"- he said smiling at me.

Emma: "Thank you so much for everything; I am so blessed that I have a friend like you"- I stared at his face.

Tom: "Oh; stop being dramatic, you guys are my best friends. It's my duty to be with you in your hard time."-he said in a smirking tone.

I couldn't hold my tears further long.

After we had our breakfast I was sitting on the balcony for some fresh air. Tom came and sat beside me; I felt good. I was thinking to discuss Launa's death with him.

Tom: "Are you okay? what are you thinking Emma?"-he came with a cup of hot coffee in his hand.