The Wild Scientist

Chapter 28

I enjoyed the scenery of doughnuts and muffins neatly placed in the food shelf. They seemed pretty delicious.
“Come on, let’s go and sit.” Xander told me.
Later, a waiter arrived and took our order. I was delightedly waiting for my chocolate doughnut and muffin. Within exactly two minutes the waiter returned with our order.
“These look soooooooo good!” I exclaimed.
“I can’t wait more, let’s finish.” Xander replied.
As we were tasting our little order, Tyler arrived and sat beside us.
“Hey Amb! Hello Xander!” He exclaimed.
“Hello!” We both greeted.
“So, I heard the whole story and I’m glad you guys are fine.” He told us.
“Yeah, thanks. Anyway, would you like to have a chocolate muffin?” Xander asked suddenly.
I was beyond furious.
“Okay.” Tyler replied and Xander handed him ‘my’ chocolate muffin.
“The whole school is proud of you.” Tyler said while eating.
“I’m glad to hear that.” I said.
“So, are you coming to school on Monday?”
“Yeah, why not?” Xander replied.
“Cool!” Tyler exclaimed.

After chatting for a bit, the three of us left the café. Tyler went home and we went to my place.
“How dare you offer him my chocolate muffin without my permission?” I asked on the way.
“Come on, don’t be so rude. I had already finished my doughnuts by the time he arrived, so I offered yours.” Xander replied.
“You owe me one chocolate muffin. No! You owe me two, with the interest.” I replied angrily. I didn’t like to share my food with others, although it’s a bad habit.
“Okay, okay. I’ll buy them tomorrow.” He laughed.
“It isn’t funny! I was craving to taste a muffin. You could have ordered one for him.” I explained more.
“Ok, just shake it off. Here we are, outside the home of the great legend, Amber Gates!” He exclaimed and I did my superhero thing once again.
We both burst out laughing and my mom opened the door.
“Come in. There’s a surprise for both of you!” My mother told us.
We both looked at each other and rushed to the living room. My father was waiting for us. After sitting on the sofa, he began to talk.
“About your backpacks, well, the old man might have hidden them or thrown them away. The police couldn’t find them.” He told us.
“Oh god, my innocent phone.” I felt sad.
“Don’t worry Amber, we bought two brand new mobile phones.” My father said.
“Yes, yes, yes!” I exclaimed as I received my gift. Xander hesitantly took it and thanked my parents.

Minutes later, we heard a knock on the front door. My mother went to see who it was and she returned back with a police officer.
“Ms. Amber, I’d like to speak with you for a bit.” He said. I felt nervous.
My parents and Xander left us alone to talk.
“Did the old man die because I shot him?” Thoughts began to rush towards my mind and I was feeling scared already.
The officer began to talk.