BELLA'S POV
After I ended my call to Ryle, I immediately asked Riri to go back with me to the station. I want to be there because I promised Ryle I would see what I could do about his "cool brother" case. "When we arrived at the station, there were a lot of reporters creating chaos at the station's entrance, so I did not have a choice but to enter our station through the parking lot.
"Woah! In all fairness, this case is more than the hype of a celebrity in terms of reporters waiting for a big scoop. "Riri commented in amusement.
I did not bother to reply to her comment because many things were running through my mind about this case. After all, it can be concluded that this case is close because I trust Ced in terms of investigating. However, something deep in me says I should double-check the evidence. Maybe, it is because I promised Ryle.
"Hey, where are you going? "I heard Riri shouting, so I turned my back to her.
Looking back, I immediately notice that I have already passed through our department. I walked back in the direction of Riri, and together we entered our department. Everyone was busy doing their tasks as we entered, so I did not waste my time; I went directly to my table and started checking the files there.
CHRISTOPHER'S POV
When we arrived at the station, many reporters surrounded me. Some of them ay angry because of what they thought I did to one of their co-workers. While the others are trying to get my statement so they can have a report. Tsk, people, are people, really! We went straight to the interrogation room from the station's entrance, and they made me wait inside.
"Excuse me, I need to make a call to my attorney. "I asked the one who was guarding me politely.
They immediately went near me, removed one of the handcuffs, and locked it in my chair.
"Is this necessary? "I asked in a complaint because I feel insulted by what they did. It is like I am handcuffed to the chair.
"Yes, you are a murderer. By any chance, you could kill us next. "one of the officers commented and smirked at me.
Argh! Why are these people so arrogant? If, by chance, I do not have handcuffs, I might punch that guy because of his comment towards me. I was ready to cuss and curse that guy when I suddenly remembered what that girl detective advised me a while back.
I just took a deep breath and started finding the phone number of Bryle. When I successfully found it, I immediately called him.
( Hello, bro. It is still early for your calls. )
I heard Bryle comment on the other line while still yawning. What time is it? He just woke up.
"I am here in the station. Go here. "I instructed Bryle and immediately ended the call.
I knew he would ask many questions about what I said, so I ended the call because it would prolong our conversation. Bryle is my legal adviser, so he is the one I called. I can now guard myself so that I will not add anything to my charges.
After almost twenty minutes, the interrogation room door opened, and Bryle entered with messy hair and unfix polo buttons. He was gasping for air when he sat facing me.
"I need to talk to my client privately. "Bryle exclaimed, so the two officers guarding me went outside.
"I was just in the police station last night, and here I am again today. "he commented.
"Who would have thought? "I sarcastically answered back.
"Relax ", he told me while chuckling,
"How can I? You want to change position with me? "I told Bryle irritably.
"Okay, let us get serious and back to topic. I have heard what happened in the news. Bro, this is strong and heavy allegation of murder. "Bryle told me in seriousness.
"I am innocent, bro. "I replied firmly.
"I know. I asked for the copy of footages in the crime scene. It is already in the office and my team are processing it, now. "Bryle explained to me.
"So, how long will I be staying here? "I asked Bryle once again.
"Up until I see what we can do about your case. For now, I need an answer, Toph. "Bryle said in seriousness.
"I am innocent, bro. Yes, I am a troublemaker, but I am not a murderer. "I answered him firmly even though he still not yet asking me.
"You actually did. "
Bryle and I were shocked when we heard a deep voice from my father. I stood when I saw him with my mother, who was currently crying.
"Mom ", I called her in worry.
My mother ran towards me and hugged me tightly while crying. My heart is torn into pieces whenever I hear my mother's sob.
"Uncle, Auntie, I will just go outside to see what we can do to this case. "Bryle politely told Mom and Dad.
My mother kept hugging me tightly while my father was just looking at me without any emotion you could read through his eyes. I nodded in response to Bryle, so he stood up and went outside the interrogation room.
When Bryle was already outside, my mother let go of me from hugging. Then, she sat down where Bryle was sitting a while back. While Dad comes closer to me without any emotion still.
"Roberto! "
That name is what I first heard after falling down on the floor because of the strong punch from my father.
"You are really a disgrace in our family! "My father commented and pointed me out of anger.
I bitterly smirked because of what he said. I can still taste the blood from my life because of what he did. My mom drew near to me and helped me stand up.
"What are you thinking, Roberto? You are hurting our son. "Mom rebuked Dad after she helped me stand up.
"You are spoiling that brat. See what happened? She killed a reporter. "Dad answered back, Mom emotionless.
"I am innocent. "I tried to defend myself from my father.
"The evidences tell otherwise. Just plead guilty, maybe your verdict will be lighter. "
Those are the last words I heard from my father before he went outside the interrogation room. My mother just hugged me. Is that person really my father?
"Do not overthink what your father said. He is doing everything he can to help you. "Mom comforted me, so I smiled bitterly because of what she said.
"He will never do that over his dead body, Mom. "I said to her bitterly.
"You are wrong. On the way here, he made multiple calls for all best lawyers in the country for you. "Mom explaining
"Maybe, he is just doing that for his reputation! "I bitterly told Mom
My mother did not answer back after that. She just hugged me tighter than before and started crying once again.
BELLA'S POV
It is almost twelve in the afternoon, but I still have not received any report about the case of Mr Ramirez, which made lines on my forehead. What is happening and the report I am waiting for is too slow to come.
"Bella, let us go to grab something to eat for lunch. "Riri invited me.
"Where is the report I am asking for? "I wondered Riri.
"What report? "Riri asked me in confusion.
"The report I asked about Mr. Ramirez' case? "I answered her back
"What? You did not know? "Riri asked me again, still in confusion.
"What is it? Where is the footages? "I asked her back.
"The case is in the process of closure. Ced already passed notice of closure to senior detective. "
I slammed my hand to my table and stood up because of what Riri said. Did Detective Ced cross out my authority?
"Wait, Bella. "I heard Riri calling my name.
But I did not bother to look back at her and went straight to Ced's table to confront him for what he did.
"Who give you an authority to neglect my consent over a case? "I firmly asked Ced after I came closer to him.
"The case of Mr. Ramirez? I already passed it for case closure. I did not bother to pass it to you because I am sure that you would have same conclusion to mine. "Detective Ced answered after he returned to his senses when I suddenly appeared in front of him a while back.
"Who are you to decide what I should do? "I asked him in a higher tone, so we get the attention of our workmates.
"What exactly the reason of your anger? That I was the one who passed the notice for case closure? It is still recognition in our department. "Detective Ced commented one after the other
"I do not care about recognition; you can own it if you want. My point here is you overthrow my authority as the team leader. "I explained to him firmly.
"Then, sorry. I did not mean to overthrow your authority. I just did not want you to waste your time and energy thinking about a case that should be closed already. "Detective Ced answered back to me.
"You are unbelievable, Detective Cedric. I still need the report on my table today. "I instructed the rest of our workmates because I wasted my time talking to this guy.
"I already passed the notice for case closure; you will just waste your time. "Detective Ced commented.
"Until that notice is remained unsigned by me, it will not be process. One more thing, I hope you are right that I will just waste my time checking it out. Because if you are wrong, you are giving this department a huge disgrace. And you are pushing a person that can be innocent to the crime. "I told him firmly, then left him hanging there.
I immediately went outside our department to compose myself and gasped for air. I need to calm down because I need to study this case. I do want to commit a mistake about this because I almost committed it in Mr Ching's case.
While on my way out, I pass by the interrogation room where Christopher Ramirez is in. I saw him in handcuffs while an old woman was hugging her. There is also a guy that is facing him. I moved closer to the interrogation room and would enter when I heard what he said.
"I will not plead guilty! I am innocent! "Christopher irritably answered the person he is
"Your verdict will be harder if we prolong this case. "I heard the person he is talking with, with the answer.
"Even where judicial court we went, I am innocent. I will never take the blame for a crime that I did not commit. Even people do not believe me, I will still stand that I am innocent. "
Those are the last words I heard because I decided to just leave the interrogation room. I will not forget the way his eyes talked. Our mouths can lie but not our eyes. I saw his affirmation that he was innocent, and it was my job to investigate and know the truth about the case. Let us see where I will bring my desire to investigate this case.
TO BE CONTINUED!