Spiralled

Chapter - 6

He started the car. I was in the backseat and watched the burned house as it got left behind. Tears streamed down my face as so many memories got burned down. That house was dearly loved by my sister and more everything is gone.

Nathan helped me out of the car and held me as we walked into the police station. All that was on my mind was my little niece. Every second away from her felt like i was loosing her more and more.

"Please have a seat ma'am." A lady police officer said. I was handed a coffee by her.

Nathan sat beside me and held my hand.

"Good evening, you'll have to fill some paperwork and give your statements. I understand that you are family but it is the procedure." An officer said sitting in front of the desk.

"Sir, can you please come with us?" A constable said to Nathan.

Nathan squeezed my hand in reassurance and went in.

"Ma'am, we have to collect a swab from you to do the DNA test and record your statement."

After the formalities, we were clear to go. I was handed a small metal box that was blackened by ash.

"Since it is made of metal, we managed to retrieve this box with minimal damage. The contents inside were left at your name ma'am." She said.

I opened the box to reveal the letter left by my sister and my heart shattered again.

"-upto you." I heard the officer talk to Nathan as they walked out.

"I don't think we need postmortem. We just want to find them the respectful funeral they deserve." Nathan said.

"NO!" My voice boomed. "We need to do postmortem."

Nathan looked at me in confusion.

I slapped the letter onto his chest. He read it and his eyes widened.

"Officer, i think someone killed my sister and Jonathan and burned the house down to make it look like an accident. And there's a good chance they have taken my niece too." I rushed out.

"Let me see the letter." The officer said.

"I know that's my sister's handwriting. Someone was after them and they are trying to cover up the murders."

"Since you are the victim's blood relative, you have full say in this case. If you think there's foul play involved, we will investigate further into this case and try to bring your niece home as soon as possible."

Present time.....

Olivia's POV

"They found bullet casings all over into the living room and bloodstains. Someone shot Lily and John and set the house on fire to make it look like an accidental house-fire. The investigation went on for quite some time but the murderer was never caught. You were found fifteen miles away from house, into a field by a farmer; unconscious and bruised up. No one knows Joe's you got there. Fortunately, there was were no signs of assault or any other serious injuries." Aunt said, tears rolling down her face.

"You were unconscious in hospital for another two days. And when you wake up you didn't remember anything. The doctor said that trauma affected your memory and as a coping mechanism your brain erased the traumatic memories. We were happy partially because you would never have to go through ptsd." She squeezed my hand.

"Lily was shot four times in the stomach while Jon had teen bullet wounds all over his body. Your parents didn't die because of fire, they died because of gunshot wounds. To this day we don't know who the killer was and some that day I've lived in fear everyday that the person who killed your parents will one day come for you too." She murmured with a trembling voice.

By now, i was shedding some tears, holding her hand tightly. I never realised my past housed such a horrific truth.

"We never told you this before because i agree with lily regarding you living a normal life. Your parents never wanted you to be part of any violence. They cherished you very dearly."

I wiped my tears and hers too. "I'm sorry i made you remember this horrible truth again. I didn't know the gravity of events that happened." I cried.

She shook her head. "You are a smart girl Ollie. I know you have been through a lot but it's all past now. Let's just forget it and move on. You have your whole life ahead of you. Nothing will make your parents more prouder than seeing you successful and happy in life." She smiled with tear jerked face.

I smiled back. "I know. Well, it's quiet late and a lot has happened in past hour. I think we should go to bed and talk tomorrow."

She nodded. "I'll will see you in morning."

Aunt got up and kissed my head, cupping my cheek. "Goodnight sweetie."

"Goodnight."

For the rest of the world it was a normal night, But for me it was the night of big revelations. I was utterly restless. A big question mark was revolving in my head. Who the f**k was my parents' killer? Who hated my parents so much that they had to kill and cover up their murders?! Why were they never caught?!

All the questions were not sitting right with me. I was their blood and how could i sit and relax when my parents' killer was atop out there, roaming freely without any guilt?! I could never sleep peacefully ever until i found answers.

It was decided then and there; i was going to uncover the truth no matter how complicated it was. I needed to find that person at any cost. My aunt and uncle may have never looked for the answers but i wasn't going to let it go.

My anger spiked more i thought about it. And with my newfound rage, i slept the night away deciding to trek the big news the next day.

When i woke up next morning, i could feel the heaviness in my eyes and head due to all the crying. What as supposed to be a cheerful and exciting nothing turned out to be a tragic one.

I got ready in record time and went down for breakfast. They were already sitting on the dining table.

"Good morning." I said softly and they greeted me back.

There was no usual joking and smiles. The atmosphere was tense.

"Here." My uncle said passing me an envelope.

"What is this?" I asked curiously.

"Open it." Was all he said.

I carefully tore the package and took out few papers.

"These are the details of your parents' bank accounts and the house deed of your childhood home. There is also a piece of land that your father owned in the same town. After them, all that is yours now." He said with a sad look into his eyes.

First the news of their murder and not this. Everything was happening too quickly for me to wrap my head around it.