NO BODY, NO CRIME

Chapter 14

*December*

It was when the phone started ringing for the second time that Louis realized he should probably receive it. The ID made him anxious- not a good anxious. Anxious and confused too. Without thinking another second, he picked it up. 

"De- detective?" a hurriedly squeaky voice spoke.

"Yes Mr. Styles, how can I help you?"

"I didn't know who else to call, I need your help." Louis could tell he was nervous and in the verge of tears. 

"What is it?" he asked, concerned. 

"It-it's El."

*30 minutes ago*

"Haz, calm down, I'll come with you tomorrow," Eleanor spoke on the phone as she set her handbag down. "I literally just came back from work."

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Harry exclaimed. "I was looking through some catalogues online and have no idea how these things work!"

"It's just a ring," Eleanor smiled as she rolled her eyes at Harry's helplessness. 

"No it's not! The future of my relationship depends on it!"

"The future of your relationship, it depends on her answer," Eleanor smirked.

"Don't make me more nervous than I already am!" Harry sounded like he was nearing a breakdown. 

"Just kidding," Eleanor laughed but it soon died down when she heard a noise at her door. "Hazza, I'll call ya later." Her voice was stoic and emotionless. 

"El, all okay?" he asked. No answer. "El, don't hang up-"

"What are you doing here?" he heard her ask.

"What is it?" he asked, concerned and nervous by her tone. "Please don't-" he couldn't finish before he heard a loud thud and the line died.

*present time*

"Please help, she's in trouble, her phone's off," Harry was already in tears.

"Okay, thanks for reporting, we'll find her. You stay safe," Louis tried to keep calm. 

"Please find her, Detective, she's all I have left," his helplessness made Louis' heart wince. 

"I promise." Louis knew it was unprofessional to swear he would help but it was some sort of reassurance to himself that he'll find her. 

"Holy fuck," Zayn gasped.

"Language Malik," Higgins instructed. "Tomlinson, are you sure we can believe what he said?"

"Yes, sir. I tried to reach out and find information about E- Ms. Calder. But she seems to be nowhere. I also checked Mr. Styles' call records. We've to do something."

"Okay. Most likely, it's something to do with the case and according to Styles, she knew the person who came. Go check out her house and work this out."

"Sure Cap," Louis said, hastily getting out as Zayn followed.

"Bro, ya sure ya wanna be a part of this?" he asked once him and Louis were getting in the car. 

"I promised."

"That's stupid. You don't promise the families or friends-"

"I promised myself."

"Exactly why you shouldn't be a part of this," Zayn rolled his eyes, knowing very well just how stubborn Louis is.

*Few minutes ago*

"Harry, don't go, it's risky," Taylor said, trying to stop him at the gate.

"I have a feeling I know what's going on."

"It's dangerous," she tried again.

"I have to get involved. I can't just wait around for the police and their procedures. She-she's in trouble."

"Let me come along."

"I can't risk it with you too, I'll never be able to forgive myself," Harry took her hands in his palms. "Stay here and I'll call you if I need any help."

"Please keep me updated," Taylor pleaded. 

"I will," he gave her a brief kiss. "I love you." 

With that Harry was off and Taylor cursed herself for not trying hard enough. 

It was when Harry saw Eleanor's apartment door wide open, he realized she was in trouble. He looked around her apartment a little and called out for her but got all the answers when he saw her phone lying on the living room floor.  

On his way out, he saw something lying on the doorstep and was convinced who was behind this, Harry never forgot details. It made him more nervous when he started to think of the possible things that could've happened to Eleanor. He kept wondering where she was taken. While he aimlessly drove his car. 

"Of course!" he said out loud when he understood where she might've been. 

Louis' face fell when he saw Eleanor's wide open door. Zayn instantly took charge and instructed him to look around the place. No sign of Eleanor or anybody else. 

"Seems like abduction," Zayn said as he shook his head.

"Wait," Louis said as he kneeled down at the doorstep. 

"What is it?" Zayn followed behind and waited for Louis to come back up. 

Louis stood straight, holding the piece of evidence in his hand. "This, I've seen it before."

Zayn intently stared at the material Louis was holding up. It looked like it fell off some bracelet. His mind went a mile a minute when he noticed what it was. 

"Tommo, you're holding it upside down," he said. "It's an S."

Okay so change of plans. No epilogue. Another chapter. Sorry for taking forever. Tested positive for the virus. Feeling better now though. 

Love,

Lily... <3