The Caliginous

8. Blood

I'm going crazy,
Thinking 'bout you baby,
What you doin' lately,
I wonder if you hate me.

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Burgh Castle Apartments, Edinburgh, Scotland

6.00 a.m

Early the morning, the living room was lit up with the latest news flashing on the LED screen.

"Breaking news! In a chilling discovery, authorities have found the lifeless body of a young girl on a cliff. Police responded to the scene after receiving a distress call, and their investigation is now underway. As the details unfold, our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic incident. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story." The reporter says.

"It seems like the killer went to great lengths to make it seem like a car crash."

"During an interview, the forensics team revealed a shocking detail - they discovered that the girl's stomach had been stabbed at least 43 times before the accident. It's truly heartbreaking and chilling to hear such gruesome details."

There was a man seated at the dining table, calmly enjoying his breakfast, when he happened to catch the news.

A subtle smirk appeared on his face, adding an intriguing touch to the scene.

And suddenly someone turned the LED off.

He paused eating his food and his smirk dropped when he looked at the person who switched the tv off.

"Sidaq, why do you watch news so early in the morning. Whatever you will listen and see, whole day you will think about that. Have your food in silence. You should listen to prayers while eating food and not these killer accident type of news!"

Sanalika came forward and sat besides him on the dining table.

She was wearing black wide leg jeans with a black woolen top covering herself with a long coat from Edinburgh's cold.

"The news was interesting tho, we don't get to hear such news daily." Sidaq said with a smile as he cut his pancake with the knife and a fork and ate it.

Sanalika glared at him with anger.

"You know it scares me Sidaq. I can't even sleep at night because of such news!" Her voice trembled.

"Oye yaar.." he instantly got up and hugged her.

Suddenly Sanalika's phone rung.

"Who is it?" Sidaq asked and Sanalika showed the caller ID.

Sidaq grabbed Sanalika's phone aggressively and picked up the call.

"Sana I am ready, wanted to visit some cafe near my apartment before going to the firm so I'll meet you there only? Okay? Don't wait for me!"

"Good morning Anaisha." Sidaq said.

A long pause was felt on the other side of the call.

"Sidaq? Where is Sana?" Anaya asked.

"Kya yaar Anaisha, I said good morning and you asked for Sana, want to make me jealous of my own twin?"

"Good morning Donald duck, now tell me where is San-"

And Sanalika grabbed phone from Sidaq's hand and put it on speaker.

"Hi Nayu!" She said with a huge smile while her eyes were glaring at Sidaq who was in return glaring at her.