LOVE IN DISGUISE

Investigator

He looked at Zayn, searching for answers, but she just shook her head, her eyes clouding over once again.

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USA: NEXT MORNING~

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LANGLIN'S MANSION

“Good morning ma'am” Someone greeted as jasmine walked down the stairs and she turned to see Jennifer staring with a bright smile.

Jasmine nodded curtly taking a better view of Jennifer. She was wearing a maid's attire which was light blue with a white belt around her waist. Her blonde yellow hair was styled in a ponytail while her eyes sparkled brightly.

Jasmine couldn't help but think she was staring at her own reflection and the only thing that differ was the clothes and maybe age difference.

She looked down not wanting to be caught staring too much. “Uh.. Jennifer”

“Yes ma'am.. do you want anything?“ Jennifer smiled and jasmine felt a sense of guilt. This was the first time she felt irritated being called ma'am.

“Uh.. nothing.. just.. I.. forget it” She shuttered looking away and Jennifer approached her.

“Well, if there's anything you would like to say.. I'm available” She said and with that she she walked out leaving Jasmine feeling frustrated.

“Arhh” jasmine sighed running her hands through her hair.

She remained in that position for a while.. Her mind drifting back to the documents she had seen in her parents room.

“What could they be hiding?“ She wondered aloud. Nodding slightly she turned walking back to her room. And within a few moments she was back.. out of her room walking outside to her car.

“Take me to the nearest hospital in town” she said her voice barely above a whisper and the driver nodded before driving off.

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JEFF'S MANSION

🔔 Ding!! 🔔 Ding!! 🔔 Ding!!

The notification bell was so alarming that Cecelia had to rub her sleepy eyes.

“Who the hell is texting at this ungodly hour” she sighed tiredly. Today was weekend so.. she didn't see a reason why someone would be texting her. Except it was....

She didn't really want to think about that name right now.

She calmly toss her duvet aside.. swinging her legs over the side of her bed and with a frown she took her phone.

🔔Ding!! The notification bell shook again making her phone vibrate and she hesitated before tapping the notification and saw it was Avery who texted her.

The last person she wanted to talk to...

📩 “Cece, 'bout yesterday.. I'm sorry I acted that way.. buh I had no choice it was so frustrating seeing you betray me” The first text read and Cecelia scoffed unbelievable. Then her eyes fell on the rest of the text on the screen.

Which reads;

“If you really wanna know what happened.. why don't we meet at the cafe opposite our normal shopping spot. Love ya!!“

“Spot...“ Jasmine muttered her voice trailing off. She had sworn in her mind never to associate with Avery. But then... She still wants to know...

She wants to know what Avery might be hiding.

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BENISON CARE CENTER

“Mom.. doctor Matt has confirmed you're alright and ready to be discharged” Maddie announced excitedly packing her mom's stuff.

But Alice didn't respond.. she smiled sadly

”what about the medical bills... Can I see it?“

Maddie was about to respond but then Amanda cut her off.

“Actually mom... Austin took care of it. No need to worry”

Alice turned to Austin.. “ Thanks.. I really appreciate” She muttered and Austin nodded in return.

“We're so excited mom!“ Amanda half yelled hugging her mom so tightly while Austin just watched them smiling cowardly.

“All done.. we're set to go” Maddie sighed walking towards the front door while Amanda helped her mom.

“Did you board a cab?“ Alice asked and Maddie nodded.

“Yh.. uh nope. Actually Austin will drive us home”

Alice smiled looking at Austin and whispered the word “Thank you”.

All she could think of right now.. was Austin taking good care of Maddie in the future.

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RAVEN'S PEAK CAFE 🦋

A black Lamborghini pulled over. Drawing the attentions of people outside the cafe. And then a girl with a captivating blue eyes, flawless features, and stunning figure, walked out of the car.

Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back, adding to her beauty.

She was wearing a matching baggy outfit. It was a blue baggy jeans and a blue baggy shirt too. With a white snicker.

As she walked past into the cafe, everyone couldn't help but admire her beauty. Her eyes scanned everyone as if looking for someone. Just then someone walked towards her and tapped her shoulder.

“Ma'am someone is waiting for you over there” A man spoke pointing towards a spot and when Cecelia looked at where he pointed... She saw Avery staring at her with smile plastered over her face.

Cecelia then walked towards where Avery was sitted and sat down across her.. a table distancing them.

“Whoa! You look different today.. I mean.. this isn't your mode of style” Avery exclaimed and Cecelia faked a smile.

All she wanted to do right now was toget to the button of the reason she came.

Avery sensing her mode, quickly cleard her throat and began in a casual tone;

“Cecelia... I know you might not believe what I'm about to say.. but it's not what you think. What you heard on the phone was... I... I didn't really kill anyone”

Cecelia brow furrowed at Avery's words she couldn't believe Avery would still lie even when she was caught red handed.

“But I heard you clearly on the phone that day.. I heard you. You told the person to muder someone”

FLASHBACK;

Cecelia walked towards her class humming lightly and when she was just few steps ahead.. she saw Damric.

Her heart stopped beating and she immediately ran looking for an open space to hide. And finally she ran into an empty room watching through the peep-hole to see if Damric had left. And that was when she heard it..

Avery's demanding voice.. She watched Avery through the opening slightly.. not wanting her to know she was behind. She had wanted to scare Avery.

“Hey why are you calling at this ungodly hour?“ She heard Avery say her voice barely above a whisper.

And after some inaudible words from the person on the other end, she saw Avery's brow furrowed.

“What is it?“ She heard Avery ask in a confused tone.

The same inaudible words.. and Avery's eyes widened in shock.

“What?“ Avery screamed and quickly covered her mouth.

“How? Where's he now?“ She asked.

“Who could that be?“ Cecelia thought inwardly. But the next words from Avery made her tremble in fear.

“ Do anything to get rid of him.. anything. I'll double your pay”

Behind a closed door Cecelia stood looking at Avery confused. She nodded thoughtfully trying to figure out who Avery wanted to get rid of.

BACK TO PRESENT 🦋

“I heard you clearly.. who was he?“ Cecelia asked and Avery sniffed her nose before staring at her.

“I don't know if can handle it Cecelia.. but I didn't want to.. it wasn't my plan okay?“

Cecelia gasp in shock as she stared at Avery who had her face down.

“So.. yo..u murdered someone?“ She asked but Avery gaze remained on the floor.

“Tell me it's a lie.. Avery did you really murder someone?“ She ask again her voice low but commanding.

“I.. I.. I.. didn't mean to” Avery shuttered and Cecelia drifted back a little. She couldn't believe her best friend really murdered someone.

“I'm sorry Cece. I was just so scared.. I had to do it. I was so scared” Avery added tears running down her cheeks and Cecelia was taken aback.

“Who? Who did you kill?“ She managed to ask but Avery gaze went down to the floor again.

“Avery.. please tell me. Who was it?“

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ALICE APARTMENT

Maddie walked downstairs, yawning, and headed towards the kitchen. She was greeted by the sound of sizzling food and Austin's humming.

As she entered the kitchen, she was hit with a cloud of smoke. Austin stood at the stove, his hair disheveled, and a flour-covered apron wrapped around his waist. His eyes were wide with excitement, and a smudge of flour on his cheekbone made him look endearingly goofy.

Austin was frantically waving a towel, trying to clear the air. "Ah, perfect timing!" he exclaimed, his face lighting up with a bright smile.

Maddie's eyes widened in alarm as she took in the chaotic scene. Flour covered every surface, and what looked like a burnt offering sat on the stovetop.

"Austin, what have you done?" Maddie asked, trying to stifle a giggle.

"Oh, yeah! I was just, uh, testing the smoke alarm!"

Maddie shook her head, laughing. "Let's just order pizza, okay?"

Austin grinned, relieved. "Sounds like a plan to me!"

The walked back into the dining room, laughing and chatting. Alice looked up from her book, a warm smile on her face.

"Looks like someone had a cooking adventure," Alice said, raising an eyebrow and Maddie giggled.

"Austin tried to make pancakes."

"I see. And how did that turn out?"

Austin grinned. "Well, let's just say the smoke alarm got a good workout."

"So, what's the plan for today?" Maddie asked sitting on a chair close to Amanda.

Alice smiled. "I was thinking we could all relax and take it easy. We've had a big morning already."

"Sounds good to me. I'm exhausted from my cooking exploits."

Maddie playfully rolled her eyes. "I'm surprised you didn't burn the house down."

Austin pretended to be offended. "Hey, I'm a great cook! I just need a little... practice."

The four of them laughed and joked together, enjoying each other's company on a lazy afternoon.

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REED'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL

“You're cheating!“ Cameroon yelled pouting playfully at Zayn.

“You always cheat on Chess games”He added pretending to be angry but Zayn ignored him motioning him to play next.

But no matter how hard and well he played... Zayn still won every single moment and he felt frustrated.

“I quite!“ He half yelled putting the chess board aside and Zayn went to type something on her tablet looking at him with a eyes that says ;

“Please.. one more game”

He quickly glance away from her puppy eyes staring at the text on her tablet.

Well he guessed right 'cause that was the exact same word Zayn had on her tablet.

“No! I won't fall for your tricks anymore!“ Cameroon shrugged looking away but Zayn still held up her pleading puppy eyes...

And he wasn't ready to stare at her... Not yet.

He kept glancing at her to see if she had quite using her puppy eyes.. but every turn he made... The more his heart softened.

“Ok.. ok.. I gi..“ A loud graon from the next ward interrupted Cameroon and he exchange a glance with Zayn as if asking “who's that?“.

He waited to hear the sound again.. but he didn't and was about to speak when he heard it. This time it was more louder.. as if someone was crying for help.

He looked at Zayn who had her hands on her tablet typing some few words.. and at this point all he could wish for.. was Zayn talking.

But she hasn't fully recovered.

He felt impatient hearing more painful graon and immediately stood up shutting the door behind.

He walked faster to the next ward.. and swung the door open. Only to see a man on his knees struggling to get up. He was bleeding through his nose.. and held his chest tightly as if gasping for air.

Their way something familiar about his face but Cameroon couldn't recall.

And just when Cameroon was about to call a doctor, the man turned.. revealing his full face and Cameroon gasp taken aback.

“Mr Samson?“ He called and the man nodded looking at him.

“Mr Cam...“ The man struggled to say but then it felt like his heart was tightened and Cameroon began to feel impatient. He didn't know what to do at the moment.

Call a doctor or confront him?

He choose the opposite.

Running towards the man, he knelt down beside him and spoke in a curious tone.

“Mr Samson... What happened?“ he asked but before thean could speak he interrupted.

“What about the CCTV footage.. can you recall the person who shot Zayn?“ He asked but the man struggled to speak.

“A.. do..tor... m.e doc..t” the man managed to say but Cameroon wasn't hearing a word he spoke. All he wanted to hear right now was... The truth.

“Please anything.. Mr Samson” he spoke in an impatient tone.

Right now the man's breath was heavy and loud like a snore. He looked at Cameroon with a begging eyes. His life was slowly sipping away with each ticking clock.

And finally he stumbled backwards falling on the floor and looked straight at Cameroon. “It was... It was.... “ He struggled to say with his last breath and then.. his body went limb.

He stopped breathing..

His pleading eyes remained opened...

He still had blood around his mouth and hands.

He was gone.. he was dead.

Doctors, nurses... Came in rushing into the ward and Cameroon stood slowly looking frustrated and guilty.

If only he had called the doctors on time.. maybe Mr Samson would have been safe and he would had found out who shot Zayn...