Supernatural Case Files

Damian : The Lost Smile

1.1.2
Man Haunt.
Chapter 1

Sitting in the center of the interrogation room while facing a young gentleman with dark completion curled black hair and light brown eyes, dressed in a brighter color half-sleeved polo jersey and contrasting pants.

I am Harrold Garreth, a friend of Frank Denim.
I haven't been in touch with him for a month which led us to file a report.

We never shared a conversation frequently coz of his strict schedule. so, him not responding to us was relevant at first, but it reached our concerns as this remained the same." Spoke Harrold in a monotonous manner.

"So, how closer were you to him?" Asked Leon.

"Talking about our friendship, we shared a pretty close bond.

Our friendship started back at the university, I studied law with him. Studying with him I notice of our similar interests. That made us much closer despite our introverted status.

I rarely made any friends and he was one among them. With our similar mindset, I encouraged performing activities together, despite it being some boring case studies and court trial trips I enjoyed every moment I spent with him.

Spending time together, we decided to work together at a place that encourages us young document writers.

Having a pretty knowledge of laws and criminology we prepared documents after self-investigating cases of our interest or the cases that our clients asked us to speak about.

So with our efforts, we pretty much established ourselves there but then I gradually lost my interest and parted ways." Continued Harrold

"What made you lose interest?" Asked Leon casually.

"Working there for over a year I realised the risks associated with dealing with criminals and their associates more than giving justice to the victims.

I hated being cautious day to day, so I dropped it altogether." Spoke Harrold.

"How grave were the risks?" Questioned Leon.

"Mostly the threat was from the relatives who came to avenge. I also tried talking to Frank to change his mind but Frank had his unfortunates. He was running low on money and had to rely on this opportunity.

Even after being held at life's stake, he continued working." Said Harrold with a shift in his expression.

"Then did you involve us when you were threatened?" continued Leon. To which Harrold politely denied saying they dealt with it at that time. Common to think of him Harrold expressed his urge to see Frank yet again and how anxious he was from the start when he learned about the news article.

Listening patiently to Harrold, Leon spoke about the heartbreaking news of Frank's demise and how they came to know of it. Sobbing for his friend's death, Harrold gathered his courage to hold down a pen and a small note to scribble down two addresses.

"The address I mentioned above is of his apartment, you might find your leads in there and the address below is of a hospital in which Madam 'Rosaline Denim' mother of Frank Denim, is undergoing her treatment." Cleared Harrold, handing the note to Leon carefully.