Short Track Lovin' ✅

Chapter 16: The Investigation

January 2016

All eyes landed on FBI Agent Kendall Taylor within seconds as they all awaited for the information that she had to offer to the equation. With the knowledge that the plane had been sabotaged and suspicions surrounding who could've done it, they were all on high alert.

Despite everybody trying to knock suspicions off of Sarina, Cindy couldn't help but glance over towards the female every now and then again, thinking if there was the more to the story. What if she knew who was behind it? What if she was the target? There was unease in having no answers to the questions at hand.

"We're listening," Cindy cut into the silence that had fallen over the room, growing impatient in having no answers. When it came to her son's safety, she wanted every detail necessary.

"Immediately following the phone call from the NTSB, I contacted Concord international to see whether they had any video footage that could be used in the investigation," the agent starts. Thus far, there was no erasing of unease. "They reported that there was no security cameras that showed the plane in the hanger, so therefore nothing could be determined." Cindy shakes her head in disbelief. It seemed that was always the way when it came to things of this nature.

"Why am I not surprised?" Bill gives Cindy a look as Cindy crosses her arms, eyes still locked on the investigator.

"Despite not having a video of the hanger, they did release some information with regards to a suspicious individual. They had an individual that was speaking with security before everything, and acting out of character, according to their comments. The individual was asked to leave, in which they heard nothing more till a report that he was trying to sneak into the airport. This individual could possibly be behind the sabotage." The FBI agent then goes into her folder, pulling out a photo that she hands to Chase. "Do you recognize this person?" Chase looks at the photo and shakes his head no.

"Sarina?" Cindy questions as she picks up the photo and shows it to Sarina. She wanted to make sure the young lady saw it up close, examined each and every detail one by one as closely as possible. She wanted to ensure that she made a point right now.

"Mom..." Chase warns as Cindy looks back at him, understanding where his mom was coming from, though growing frustrated. Why couldn't she trust him? Why couldn't it be like their first interaction all together where Cindy loved Sarina?

"I'm just covering all bases." Chase simply rolls his eyes, knowing his mother still had her suspicions and was growing annoyed of the fact.

"It's nobody that I recognize," Sarina says before handing the photo back over to the FBI Agent. She almost wished that she had to put an answer in everybody's hands and give them what she wanted. It was better than completely knowing nothing as to what was going on.

"We have yet to arrest, or identify the individual," Kendall continues in her explanation. "We do have a warrant out for him, though, and will keep you posted on how that goes." She then places the photo back in the bag, before glancing between the pair. "Beyond that, there is nothing else that we could find to pinpoint the cause of your problem. As mentioned, though, the motive is certainly there. Sarina, we have your past and Chase, we have your fame."

"So someone could've done this out of jealousy?" Chase questions in disbelief as the agent shakes her head yes. Chase could only look on in disbelief, not believing the lengths that she was putting together. Would someone seriously jealous or angry go this far at attacking him? And why? It wasn't like he was super special or anything.

"Till we locate the individual and have him or her arrested, we are going to assign a security detail to you both. These security officers will look to others as a simple person, but he is highly trained to handle anything hat may come either of your way. If the person tries to strike again, they'll be handled accordingly. Is that understood?" The pair shakes their head yes as Cindy feels a bit of relief in knowing that there would always be someone with eyes on Chase. She knew that she wouldn't be able to sleep comfortably at night till the person responsible was dealt with accordingly. She almost wished that she could find them herself and give them a tongue lashing.