Befriended a ghost

Who is the killer

Sasha Alfredo

Entering my room , I tossed my backpack on the bed , pulled off my gown and flung  it on the floor ; then went into the bathroom to freshen up, completely ignoring Daphne who was standing by my bed , a frown plastered on her face.
When done , I returned to the room to see her  still standing the same way, frowning.
"Ooops! It seems some one is angry".I drawled
"Why did you come home late?" She finally spoke.
  I laughed softly. "Is that the reason why your face is all squeezed up?"
"Just answer me Sasha". she looked daggers at me
  "Fine". I exhaled deeply, giving in . "Declan and I went to see Sinclair, told you about it right?"
"Oh yeah". she retorted . "but I never expected it to take that long".
"Actually". I smiled shyly. "we had our first date".
"Omoooo! Are you for real?". She jumped excitedly
My blush rose and I began playing with my hands shyly.
"I am so happy for you Sasha". Daphne continued. "tell me more about the date please"
  I smirked then . "What is there to tell, it was just a normal date?" I went  over to the wardrobe  and reached into it for a long blue satin gown.
"How can you say it is a normal date". She rolled her eyes. "I bet Declan got you lot of foods and drinks. how I wish I can go on a date too?"
I smiled lightly , unzipping the gown as I hurriedly changed into it ; then I collapsed on the bed.
I was so damn tired!
"Aren't you going down for dinner?"Daphne asked
"Nope". I shook my head slightly. "My stomach is already filled up"
"what if your mom call you down for dinner then?"
"She can't, I already told her I am filled". I explained.
"Oh"
She  was quiet for seconds and then grinned mischievously
"Did you both do it?"
"Do what?" I shot her a confused look.
"Have sex".She blurted out.
"Sex". I scoffed . "Is that the only thing in this big head of yours?"
"Calm down Sasha".she chuckled. " I only asked a simple question"
"Whatever". I rolled my eyes
"Like you would resist if Declan ask for it".She drawled and I swallowed hard, Making a sound .
Will I be able to resist him? I asked myself, but got no answer.
"Erm  ain't you interested in knowing what Sinclair said?" I chuckled nervously as I changed the topic.
"Sure. I was about to ask, what did he say?"she asked
"Nothing much". I shrugged lightly. "but he
believes Racheal is kinda involved in it".
"I said it". She retorted angrily
"C'mon Daphne". I laughed. "it is only an assumption, Racheal might be ........"
"No it isn't ". She cut in  and I knitted my eyebrow curiously
"Do you remember anything?"
"No". she replied . "but I have the feeling that the "witch" is deeply involved . The  way she reacted when she saw the golden necklace tells it all".
"Yes , you  are right". I nodded in agreement.
  "So what are we going to do next?" She probed on , making me sigh deeply.
"We will keep on investigating in secret ,and lest i forget..." I sat up and reached into  my back pack for the pen recorder. "We are going to be using this".I stared at the "recording pen" in admiration.
"I never know you were a clown Sasha". Daphne laughed softly. "what are you going to do with a pen?"She asked , still laughing and I joined her.
She stopped and furrowed her eyebrow . "Why are you laughing with me?Are you crazy?"
"No. I am just laughing at your stupidity. This is not a pen , it is a voice recorder". I corrected
"Wow! Wow". She opened her mouth in awe. "Who gave it to you?"She leaned  over to have a closer look.
  "Sinclair". I answered and she nodded slowly
"Declan asked me to hold it since I am more closer to Cory". I explained
  " you going use it on her?"
"Yes". I nodded
     "Won't it ........She stopped mid sentence when the door to my room creaked open  and my dad walked in
  "Dad". I quickly hid the pen under my pillow
     "Hey princess". he greeted , looking around the room.
    I chuckled nervously. "When did you get back?"
     "Who are you talking to?" he ignored my question still looking around.
      "Who? Me?"I bit my upper lips. "What do you mean?"
  "I thought I heard you saying something to someone, but it is alright". he brushed it aside. "so your mum told me about your dinner date"
   "Oh! was the only thing I said as I was kind of embarrassed.
I told my mum about the dinner date , but I never expected her to tell him.
    He moved closer and sat down beside me
  "Sasha, I know you are an adult now but I just don't want you to make any silly mistakes".he stared at me concernedly.
   I smiled lightly. "I understand you dad and I promise to be careful"
"Good! So tell me more about him , his name? age? Class? and anything you I think I should know".
    "His name is Declan, and we are both in the same class".I spoke quickly.
     "So this Declan of a boy is the one who stole my daughter heart".he cajoled , making me laugh loudly
"You are so funny Dad". I remarked and he smiled
   "I am glad to see you have gotten used to this "old looking house".
  Of course dad". I agreed . "this house gave me a special friend"
  "Special friend?"
  "Yes". I nodded . "her name is Daphne". I glanced at Daphne .
  My dad stared at me curiously and then nodded.
  "I will love to meet this special friend of yours". he stood up and leaned in to peck me.
   "Good night baby". he yawned.
    "Good night dad".
     He smiled lightly and made for the door , then stopped to face me
   "I will drive you to school tomorrow"
   "Alright dad"
He blew me a Kiss and walked out of the room.
  I turned sideways to Daphne . "So where did we st.... I paused when I noticed her tears.
  "What is wrong?" I became alarmed.
  "Nothing , I am just happy you told your dad about me"
  "Oh". I smiled lightly
  "I love you Sasha". Tears rolled down her face freely
  "I love you too Daphne"

                            Declan Davies

   The sound of the alarm clock disrupted my sound sleep.
What the heck! I let it ring to a stop and then it continued again
  Jeez! Can't I sleep in peace? I groaned out of sleep and opened my bleary eyes.
  Stretching, I sat up in the bed and glanced at the wall clock
     It was 7:50
     Phew! Time to get ready for school.I dragged myself up from the bed and went into the bathroom to freshen up.
      When done , I returned to the room just in time to hear my Phone ring.
Hastily, I reached for it to check out the caller and noticed it was Sasha.
  I smiled lightly, receiving it.
   "Good morning".her voice echoed from the other end
   "Morning". I replied . "how was your night?"
   '' Fine. My dad will be driving me to school today so you don't need to come pick me up".
   "Alright , See you in school". I said , and with that, ended the phone call

I hurriedly changed into an all black outfit , picked up my car key , slung my backpack across my shoulders and walked out of the room, climbing down the stairs into the sitting room and met my mom in the sitting room dolling her self up
     "Good morning mum". I greeted , staring at her in surprise.
     "Morning baby". She looked up and flashed me a smile . "how do I look?" She applied a red lipstick
   "Beautiful". I answered truthfully
    "Thanks" .She blew me a kiss . " Go eat , your breakfast is already served".
     I looked towards the dinning and then back at her
   "Don't worry mum, I will get something at cafe"
"But why?" She frowned.
"I don't have appetite". I simply replied.
   "No appetite. Why? you sick? Is your stomach hurting? " She rushed her questions , staring at me worriedly
  "I am fine  mum". I assured her . " you going somewhere?" I stared intently at her.
  "Hun hun". She nodded . "To the grocery shop".
  "But we get it on delivery so why stressing yourself". I queried
  "Let me say mum needs a breathe of fresh air". She winked at me  
"Alright then, See you later". I bade and walked out of the house to my car.
   Opening the door, I got into the driver seat , started the car and drove out of the compound, heading to school.

  Driving through the expressway, I sighted Cory  standing in front of the gas station,
turning here and there with a bewildered look on her face.
What is wrong with her? I pulled  up in front of her  and wind down the window of the car.
"Declan". her eyes widened in surprise.
"Get in". I said calmly
    She looked behind her shoulders and back at me
"Are you really talking to me?"
"Who else would I be talking to?"I scoffed. "or is there a ghost behind you?"
"No". she swallowed hard
"Then get in". I repeated and this time around, she did without complaint.
  I Started the car then and drove off speeding.
  "Thanks".She said softly
  "It is nothing". I glanced at her . "but  what were you doing all alone in front of a gas station?"
She sighed. "Racheal was angry with me so she told  her driver to drop me off".
  "Is it a must you ride with her?"I knitted my eyebrow curiously.
There was no response, she just sat there playing with her hands.
"Is it a must?" I asked again
She exhaled deeply. "I have got no choice".
"And who told you that, Racheal?"I snickered
She shook her head. "You wouldn't understand Declan".
"Then make me to". I insisted. "why do you allow Racheal to control you?  Why do you allow her to treat you like a slave?"
      "That is because I am like a Slave to her?"She half yelled.
"Slave". I let my body go stiff.
  "Yes .my mother is a personal maid to Racheal's family and what does that make me? a daughter to a maid".
   I bit my upper lips , too gobsmacked to utter a word.
  "So can you see the reason why I let her control me , I have no choice Declan "
   "Is that why you are scared of her?" I fired at her
She froze on the spot ,her eyes bulging out
   "What do you mean?" She managed to ask
"On the day Daphne died, you pleaded with her to go with you to the class party because you were scared of Racheal, right?"
      "how dddid you kkknow about it?"She stuttered
    "It is none of your business". I smirked ."Just answer my question"
     "I don't know what you are talking about".her voice trembled.
"Really! Then let me rephrase the question. who murdered my sister?"I looked deep into her eyes
"Murdered?" She held her chest as her breathing became heavier.
  Stepping on the brake , the car skidded to a halt, and I stopped the engine, facing her.
    "Who murdered her?"
A flicker of fear crossed her eyes , and her lips quivered .
   "Is it you, the principal or Racheal?"
She opened her mouth to say something , but no sound came out . her hands were shaking and she was  panting heavily.
   I smirked lightly , it was obvious she knew who the killer was?
   What can I do now? I guess I will have to instil more fear into her
"So you should know ". I started . "I am not the only one working on  this case , and we are on the brink of finding who the killer is .It is better to tell what you know and I can assure that no harm will come to you
  With that , I started the car and zoomed off .

TBC