Spy Academy

Chapter 3

"Unless..... you're a building staff. The kitchen have their own door. It's the only door beside from the front door." The guard said.

"Basically, the suspect might be a staff or relative of the staff. First, kitchen is open for authorized person only, it includes kitchen staff only. Another thing, it might be staff's relative. Ofcourse, if they trust someone, they will let them enter." I explained while everyone was listening.

"Please call all the kitchen staff." I went into the kitchen and saw Ethan talking with the chef. "W-What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"He's my uncle, Chef Cuero." Basically, I greeted the chef and Ethan while the police officer talked. "Everyone here, I'm asking for your participation in the investigation of the building's murder case. Ms. Kennedy wanted to interview everyone."

Everyone seated. While I'm seating in front of them they're staring at me. Before talking, I'd clear my throat.

"Ehem, uhm, hi." s**t! I don't wanted to be embarrassed.

"I know that all of you need to do something more important than this. But, please be focused for now. A girl was found dead in the fourth floor, room 44. I'm suspecting someone killed her. I wanted to interview everyone one by one."

There are five suspects.

The chef — Mr. Cuero.

Ethan.

The dishwasher — Mrs. Guiva.

The assistant chef — Mr. Clark.

The waiter — Mr. Addison

First, I'd talked with the chef in front of everyone.

"Good Morning, Mr. Cuero! Yesterday, I saw you buying a shoes, I guess that is what are you wearing now?" Trick question for him.

"No, it's not the one I'd buy yesterday." He answered.

"Then, where is the shoes you'd buy yesterday?" I asked again.

"I forgot to wear it today. I left it in our house. By the way, why are you asking that question? I guess it isn't a part of the crime scene."

"I'm done." I didn't answer his question.

Next, Ethan.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"Obviously, I'd visited my uncle." He answered.

"Where did you pass? Front door or kitchen door?" I asked him for confirmation.

"I'd pass the front door." He answered while the guard nodded that means he's not lying.

Next, Mrs. Guiva

"I'd just arrived when you see me in the kitchen." She explained. Well, I know she's not lying and how, because she still hasn'twear the apron yet.

Next, Mr. Clark

"Good Morning!" he said and I just nodded.

"Uhm, what size of shoe do you have?" I asked.

"Honestly, my feet is just 40 before, but luckily, it grows to 41." He whispered.

He's erased to the list of suspects due to his shoe size.

Lastly, Mr. Addison

"Where are you this morning?" I asked.

"Basically, I'm there at the garden again, watering my new plants." He answered.

I believe him since I saw him yesterday planting a new seed.

"Now, I know who's the suspect!" I shouted too loud that made everyone stared at me.

"Who?" The police officer asked. "It's Mr. Cuero!" I shouted too loud again.

"How could you say so?" Mr. Cuero said.

"I gave you a trick question. Honestly, I didn't see you buying in a shoe store yesterday. I'm with Ethan chilling out. Next, you said that you've forgot to bring your shoes, but I saw a size 42 shoes in your locker. Yes, I sneaked out while the police were talking to all of you earlier. Just like expected, you won't noticed me. How can you kill that innocent woman?!" My anger exploded like a bomb.

"Just like her, you'll be killed." While the police were putting handcuff to him, he threatened me. Although, I'm not scared to die anytime, I wonder why does he tell me those words. Is he connected to someone who texted me?

"Great Job, Ms. Kennedy! You're just like your parents." The officer said.

"Ria!" Ethan called me. "How could you solve a case easily just like that?" He asked.

"It's in our blood, I guess?" I waved bye to him to continue my wonderful sleep. I guess it won't be wonderful because of this nightmare I'd encountered.

Ethan's Point of View

Why does uncle already tell it to Arianna? Our plan was just starting. Detective Ciannon called me after he knew that Uncle Cuero was caught by Arianna.

He asked me to come in his office right now. I know that he will scold me, again. As usual, I will follow him. I have no other choice but to do this things for my mom. Who would have thought that my mom and the girl I liked have connections?

I arrived ten minutes late since I was stock in the traffic. This would be an issue too. I slowly opened the door. It's cracking sound made me more nervous. I breathe heavily to calm myself.

"Do you think being friends with Arianna Kennedy would make sense?!" Detective Ciannon shouted.

"See what did she do? She jailed your Uncle. Because of her! Now listen to me, kill or be killed? If you want to be killed right now, tell her everything!" He gave me lots of punches that he thinks would made me realize that Arianna and I were living in different worlds.

I remain silence until he shouted 'Leave!'.

This man, detective Ciannon is the worst of all. Although others know that we're just cooperating to know the truth behind my parent's death, but honestly, his my father. If we will reveal the truth, we are dead.

I rushed to go in my condo unit. Today is such a stressful day. Minding problems is such a crazy thing.

"Make her fall inlove, then kill her. She's a soft hearted person but smart at the same time. Killing her face to face won't work. Love is person's weakness. Kill her before she kill you. She's seeking for justice. Justice that she won't have as long as she will see as lying on the floor, dead. Your greatest love might be the greatest enemy of yours. Don't sacrifice the years we gave just to revenge, Ethan!"

"Ethan Benedict, my handsome son would be the best prosecutor in the future! Son, never ever revenge to someone. If a case is murder, do not be a murderer just like him. Revenge would never be a happy thing. Acceptance is the key. Love everyone around you. What you give, is what you receive."

"Ethan, son! We will meet again once mom would be free here, okay? I love you!"

I didn't noticed that I already sleep in front of my laptop. What a nightmare. Dreaming of two events in one sleep? Plus, the most two important thing happened to me? I can't live feeling this guilt!