Shadows Of Grief

Chapter 11

That was the hardest part to do convincing someone against their dear one. That must be hard to accept but sometimes 'the one who you loves the most is the one who is waiting for a chance to hurt you the most.'

"Mr. Roy, Albus is the only one who knows about the security who knows about the safe's passcode, it's damn easy for him.''

''So what he knows about all the stuff it doesn't prove he is a thief.'' He said in a desperate attitude.

''You are right Mr. Roy but somethings are against him.''

''Like what" He asked.

''First the CCTV, the footage of the whole bank got black for 2 minutes between 2.37 to 2.39 PM and that time is good enough only for a man who knows everything. Besides he can manage the Bank's CCTV through his phone...doesn't he."

''He...he can but that's not enough inspector. Albus is like my younger brother we are working together from a long time now I believe that man.'' He said.

''Okk but still he is only a staff member...''

''Only a staff member no-no officer...he takes care of bank like his own property he even appointed the special security team for the night bouncers to check everything remains stable at night.''

I knew the moment he said that he was referring to the guards with names.

''That is a special team'' He continues ''They have their names on the shirt for security reasons and do you know Albus even have the uniform same as they have just as a friendly gesture for their team. He sometimes visit bank at night and checks

himself if everything is all right and spend time with the special team. He is a good man officer he takes care of the whole staff.''

''Mr. Roy's words was rigid it showed confidence but his little alibi for Albus made things more easy now I knew why he had the same uniform as guards.

''Ok Mr. Roy it's good you believe your mate so but did he ever wear that uniform he had the one same as guards you told about?'' I asked.

''Yes, he wears it when he goes bank at night ''no one is allowed in the bank at night just the ones who has this uniform'' Albus created that rule and he follows it.''

I put my hand in my pocket and got that letter out. ''We found this near the bank's safe and we checked Albus's uniform it was missing from there.''

As soon as I said that words Mr. Roy filled with shock his eyes widened and his face looked bewildered. It was hard for him

to believe so I tried by telling some facts.

"Look Harry in my last case a man killed his wife for money and here I am just talking about a damn heist. It's human nature they can even hurt themselves for their benefit." My words appeared to hit Mr. Roy, he calmed down a little and closed his eyes.

''But Albus can't steal.'' He said and started crying.

'' Look I am not concluding of him being a scapegoat we just want to make sure so tell me where he is.'' I said.

''He took 4 day leave today because he was going to a marriage maybe her elder sister I can't remember vividly what her name is" Harry said recalling the last conversation

he had with Albus. ''Ok..so he will be in his home now?'' I asked.

''No, he said he is going to California he must be in plan now.'' Mr. Roy said checking his watch.

''What! you mean he's not in New York?'' I asked shockingly.

''No his plane left at 9.30 so...''

''God..it means he is escaping.'' I said.

''Call him now.'' I said. Mr. Roy did what I said but he didn't pick the phone it was off.

''Still no answer he must be in plan.'' Mr. Roy said.

''Thanks Roy I need to hurry I will update you.'' I said and ran outside.