Chapter six

Sometimes it can get so hard pretending it's okay.

- Niel D.

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Niel's P. O. V.

"Agham!" a voice from behind was grabbed their attention. They both face him, realizing that it is Norman.

"Ahm, ah... It's you, Norman. Ahm, have you been there before?" Niel asked, stuttering.

" No, not really." He smiled in response.

" Oh, then.. ahm, did you find some evidence or tools in killing? "

" Nothing, it is totally cleaned. I guess, you can investigate her friend who called yesterday. Maybe they can give us a hint. "

" That's a good idea! Thanks to you, Norman! You are really the best. "

" As you said. Don't worry I will call you if we can find something."

" Great! See you then."

Norman, nod his head for the response. Niel smiled and grabbed Trexie's hand.

"Where are we going?" She asked Niel that busy driving.

He looked at the rearview and also immediately returned the gaze to the road. " At Shane's house, Sarah's friend. She is also one of her friend called the police at the crime scene."

Trexie nod her head and leaning her head slightly on the side of the window.

Niels' P. O. V.

"We are here - I was a little taken aback when I realized she had fallen asleep.

"If I can back the time where I can watch you every minute, every day while sleeping. It loses my mind and attempting me to kiss you. " staring at her.

She was sleeping soundly, so, I decided not to wake her up. I got out of the car and gently closed the door so as not to make a noise that would wake her up.

I immediately went to the door and rang the doorbell. A young lady opened the door for me. If I am not mistaken, she is Shane.

She look fine but she can't cover her sad face of those makeup.

"Hi, are you Shane? Sarah's friend." Calmly I said.

I did not hear anything instead she opened the door wider.

" I am sorry for your lost, " I said.

" Thank you detective, " tearable she replied.

" Why are you here? " She gently asked.

" I have a few questions about your friend, Sarah."

" What do you want to know about her? "

" Can you describe her as far as you know? " Looking at my pad.

" Sarah is my childhood friends and as my little sister. She is kind, caring, sweet and a loving person that I knew. Even her mother died, she never change."

" Her mother died?"

" Yes, when she was little. No one wants to taking care of her so my mom decided to adopt her. That's why we are close to each other so much. "

" How about to her father? "

" I don't know who is he but I heard from Sarah that her father is a rich person."

" Why he is not the one to taking care of her? "

She frown and thinking. " Base on her, her father was a married man. "

" I see, "

" How about her enemy? Do have any idea? "

" Enemy? I don't think if she has but she had a fight with our best friend, Sharon. "

" Can you give me her address?"

" Ofcourse," she get a pen and paper.

" Thank you, Shane. "

I already stand and goodbye to her.

She accompanied me outside.

"What's going on?" Trexie surprised when she saw us outside.

"Your awake,"

"As you can see. Where are we?" looking away.

"We are on Shane's house."

" What the, you know it is not a good time for having fun." She's annoyed.

" I am not having fun here, I am working. " I said.

" What do you mean? " curiously she asked.

" Shane is the victim's best friend, "

" Is that so, " she awkwardly lough.

" Thank you for your time, Shane. "

" You're welcome detective. If there's anything else you want to know please don't hesitate to ask me."

I smiled. I went in the car and start it.

" Why you didn't wake me up? " She asked in disgusted voice.

" How can I wake someone who's in deep sleep. "

" Even though, you still need to wake me up."

"Next time,"

" Do you think it is funny?" She caught me at the rearview mirror that I was smiling.

"No,"

"Gosh, we are partner here,"

"I know,"

"Then why did you do this?"

I was speechless.

"Did you do this on purpose?" she suddenly look serious.

"What the hell? Do you think I I did it on purpose?" suddenly changed my mood.

" I think so," crossing her arm.

" You know we are going to Shane's house and instead of sleeping you are focusing to your question." I defense.

" You think it is a big deal?"

" Absolutely, "

" Wow! It was never mentioned while I was taking an examination."

" Really? If that the case, it means you can't handle this job."

" Woah, you are too harsh right now." Holding her tear. I just remain silent and realized.

Am I?

"Stop the car, I said stop the car!" She shouted.

As she wished, I stopped. While running, I secretly looking at the side mirror. She is pissed.

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" What's up?" Nick query after he hand the wine to me.

I gulp the wine. " I am okay, I am not."

He frown. " What do you mean?"

" It's Trexie." I sigh.

" What about, Trexie?"

" We work together in one building."

" What?" He exclaimed.

"... and here's the thing, there is something happened to us in her house ."

His eyes wide and covered his mouth thinking of inaccurate.

" That is charisma! what is the problem of that?"

" I don't think so, but she changed a lot."

" Ofcourse she will, after you breaking up to her. That is the power of women and remember, they are fast learner."

" I don't think so, but maybe I am not comfortable, " confused.

" Yes, you are! Even if I am in your shoe, I can't handle it and ofcourse I will feel uncomfortable too. "

" I can't help myself when I am with her, all the memories bringing back and my guilt is burning me. "

" You know, I don't have any experience when it comes to love."

" Geez, yes by the way!"

He approached me and put his arm around my neck." I have an acquaintance who can help you. "

" Acquaintance? Who? " He giggle.

" Mr. Expert?"

" Interesting."