The Killer (s)

Chapter 3: Butterfly Ring

Closer to death, I suspected Velvet Rosemary River. Even though it's already 5 p.m., me and Detective Aquilla forced ourselves to meet Velvet Rosemary River. Nope. It just me. Detective Aquilla said he will stayed in car. Then I just agree. I walked to see if the owner of most expensive apartment in One Hyde Park were in home. Suddenly, two men wearing black suits appeared in front of entrance. They weren't nicely. Even with strangers. Like me. When I asked about Velvet, they laughed. "Who are you? What do you want? Are you a street vendor? Sorry we don't want to buy any of your old stinky things. Now get the hell out of here-"

"Who is that? Hey, John, please. Language. Please respect her." A gorgeous woman walked out from her apartment and opened her Semi rimless glasses. Probably for reading. She looked at me with a 'wow' on her face. Absolutely didn't want to welcome me------ OH MY GOD, FRANCISCA BRIDGETONE! Can't expect you to be here! John, open this fence. She's my friend. C'mon. Fast!!!" Velvet jumped signed of excitement with her. I think so.

As soon as the fence reopened, Velvet hugged me with her soft, fragrant, oversized grey Flannel shirt matches with maroon Palazzo pants. I remembered once Velvet told me she likes shirts like that. With a large size. I felt like an old woman wearing just white Epaulette shirt with black Pegged pants.

When all guards covered only Velvet, I seemed awkwardly standing like a stump. Velvet sensed the insulted as she saw my look. Then she shouted. "Could you guys please stop covering me? It's irritating me and Ciska. Please. She is my best friend. No harm."

"Yes, Miss. I'm sorry. Y'all, back off!" All the guards began to walk away.

I still walking awkwardly beside Velvet. Damn. Damn. Damn. "Yea. We should come in. Haha."

It's 7 p.m. since I touched my stomach. "Blurpp." Eps I blurped in front of her. Shit. "Uh oh. I'm sorry." Velvet laughing gorgeously. "No it's okay. We're friends. Okay, so what brings you here?"

Then I started to be serious. "Ahem, actually. I want to ask you about your, uh, ring. A butterfly ring. Yeah. Where it is now? Why don't you wear it?" I noticed her face changed but she tried to cover it as fast as she could.

"I-I lost it. Somewhere. When I want to change my dress for the next shooting." She improved her position.

"Where did the last time you wore it?" I asked.

"In Pantai Cenang, Langkawi. Why though?"

I froze. That's the place where Alex died. How...

"Oh nothing. Hmm, did you know there's a shooting in that place too?"

"I did but you know me, I'm being careless about that-"

"Did you know there was a murder that happened four days ago?"

Velvet seemed uneasy.

"Yeah. I did. But I don't know who was murdered. I just saw the caption in newspaper."

"It was Alexander Kit. The Top model among all in UK. The Spanish model. The one you said it's your type. It's him, Velvet. IT'S HIM."

She pretends to be shocked. "Oh Lord. Really?"

"What are you trying to avoid at???" I started to being opened minded.

"I'm sorry what? Who? Why? Wh-"

Not even got a right sentences, suddenly a team of polices suddenly barge in and pointed their guns. Velvet stand on and looked around. "What-What's going on?"

"I already got a warrant for checking her whole house. You're too late, Miss Francisca. I called you for almost 16 times. And then, my people saw something melting in ground floor in the toilet. I smelled. It's a blood. I already sent one of my officers to send the blood to the Forensic. We'll know the truth later."

"I'm sorry but what? What warrant? What the hell is going on, Ciska??? John!! Mar!! Where are you guys? Liam--" Velvet getting mad. "This one, young people. Read this." Detective Aquilla showed his warrant. "Don't worry about your people, Shawn has already shut them down."

"Search and seizure warrant...? Hey...!"

When she was about to yell at me, one of Detective Aquilla's people just walked out from toilet and tells he saw something. "Miss Francisca, did you know whose does this belong to?"

I turned myself. Huh? Is that ... Is that Alex's favourite jacket? I started to feel dizzy when I saw Alex's bomber jacket. I bought it for him myself. But ... My eyes started to tremble and I looked down, trying to avoid everything.

"Seemed like you know about that jacket. What should we do, Miss Francisca?" Detective Aquilla asked.

I slowly lifted my head and staring at Velvet while said,

"Arrest her."

Velvet raised her eyes. Not with her 'wow' again.

"Y'all are so rude! If my manager heard about this, I'm sure y'all will crawling in jail!!!!!! Let me go, you punk!"

"Oh no, Miss Rosemary. Maybe you will. We'll talk in office later." Detective Aquilla smirked.

After bring Velvet out of her apartment, I wiped my face hardly. At that time, I am so knackered. Please, God, just kill me. I'm knackered right now. Please. Argh!

Detective Aquilla pat my back, let's go home. You look tired. C'mon, I'll ask Shawn to send you home. It's already supper time. Wanna catch some wine?"

"No thanks. Thank you for being in here by the time, Detective. I am so-"

Suddenly, I smiled at Detective Aquilla before my phone rings a call from unknown number. I hurriedly answer. "Yea, hello? May I know who is this?"

"Amnesia, huh? It's your aunt, you piece of bullshit."

Oh damn. I forgot to save her number. I replied weakly. "Oh I'm sorry. Yea what do you want?"

"I'm on my way heading to your house. To send them off. I have works to do so I can't just let them starving as soon as I'm out of town."

I don't know what's gotten into Mrs. Ffion but I won't ask though. I just agree. "Okay. Noted."

"Tch. You better save my number, kiddo. Or else, you wouldn't have someone if you asked for help."

"OK." I hung up and actually I didn't save hers yet. I HATE DEALING WITH THIS OLD WITCH. But sometimes she is kind too. Maybe I accepted her but not with a full of heart.

Knowing it's already late to find a taxi around here, I asked for Detective Aquilla's offer. "Should I just say yes about your offer just now, Detective Aquilla?"

He smiled. "Shawn!"