CIARA

1. CONFUSED

My family has always been that one family everyone always liked in the society. We were well mannered, poised, well brought up. We always greeted the elders with the shining like the sun type smile. i was taught to never let your weaknesses known to others for they might use it to their benefit. i was taught no one was on your side in this world, you survive all on your own. Your family is the safe haven for you, always there for you, always there to catch you when you fall.

Little did I know the one NOT on my side was my family. my mother, Lauren Maria Peters never wanted me. I remember when i was 6, i broke my mother's favorite dinner set while playing tag with my brother. I dont remember what happened after that but what i do remember is my mother screaming at James my biological father that she wished i was dead. i remember her saying," i should have gone through with the abortion like Meena suggested. She cannot be my daughter, if you told me i was gonna get her as my daughter when i was pregnant, i would have first; not believed you, second; laughed my heart out, third; killed her." that is when i realised I was the unwanted child. And ever since, i have been living on the side lines, never being a part of their world. I knew i never belonged in here. I was like a horrible scar for them that they couldn't remove.

"...You're under arrest Ms Peters", said the officer bringing me back to reality.

"W-what is happening? W-why are you pointing the gun pointed at me? I-I'm confused", I stammered. I was utterly scared. 

"Ms Peters, you're being arrested as the main suspect for the murder of Theo Richards. you have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney and anything you say can or will be used in the court." recited the officer as he cuffed me and dragged me towards the police car. he pushed me in the and took me to the station. 

The whole way i was trying to sort out my thoughts. Theo, THE Theo is dead?! And I'm the prime suspect?! what, how did this happen. 

They put me in the interrogation room for about an hour until a woman probably in her mid thirties and a young guy [early twenties?] entered. The woman did all the talking while the man just kept staring at me like i was the prey and he was the predator. 

"Ms Peters, I'm detective Lara Hudson and this is detective Riley Dixon. We have some questions for you to answer. Did you know the deceased?" 

"I'm so confused right now. they brought me here. I dont even understand why i'm here. Arrest? Interrogation? Deceased? This doesnt feel real, I feel sick." I muttered not paying any attention to them. I was freaking out. 

"The victim is Theo Richards. He is dead. We have a video footage showing you and Theo walking into a dark alley and after 2hours, you walk out all alone with blood patches all over you. Ciara, you are the prime suspect for the murder of Theo. We have trying to get hold of you since the past 3 days. Do you not remember this?" questioned Lara. Her voice sounded so stern and authoritative that it gave me goosebumps.

I was trembling horribly. i was so scared and felt so helpless. I felt like i was in a nightmare and i prayed that i wake up soon. I just want this to stop. 

"I think we should take a break now. The room feels quite tense and I'd like a coffee." said Riley. I felt kind of relieved because i needed that. A break. I needed a minute to me, process all this. The bluriness of the past 5days, the death of Theo, and me being questioned.

Lara agrees and both her and Keith leave the room, leaving me to my thoughts.