The unsolved case

Ch - 2 ... Truth

Wait what where is Emily

Was I dreaming

I even hugged her wait ....

After cutting the cake, which we did to celebrate a special occasion, I noticed that Emily was missing. I searched the entire house but couldn't find her anywhere. I was confused and concerned, so I approached my mother to ask about Emily's whereabouts. She calmly explained that Emily had gone for a combined study session. I was surprised and couldn't understand why a study group was more important to her than spending time with family.

Feeling frustrated and curious, I continued to question my mother about the surprise she was hinting at earlier. My emotions got the best of me, and I expressed my feelings in an irritated manner. However, my mother handled the situation with patience and gently helped me to calm down. She clarified the surprise for me, and I realized that my initial reaction was unnecessary.

In retrospect, I learned the importance of communication and managing emotions in difficult situations. My mother's composed response taught me how to approach conflicts with understanding and patience. Moving forward, I aim to improve my communication skills and handle situations with a level head, just like my mother did during that incident.

Numerous questions swirled in my head, but before I could gather my thoughts, a phone began to ring. I turned around to find that it was my sister's phone. The shock and strangeness of the situation grew stronger, casting an uneasy feeling upon me. And then, everything seemed to fade to black.

After 28 hours

As I woke up, feeling exhausted, I found myself in a hospital bed. I was dizzy and unaware of what had happened. While struggling to focus, I noticed my mom standing outside in conversation with someone. Her eyes were swollen and teary, which made me anxious. I gestured for her to come in, eager to understand the reason behind her distress.

Upon seeing my mom's red and puffy eyes, I was overcome with worry. I desperately wanted to know why she had been crying. Though I was still feeling disoriented, I mustered the courage to beckon her closer. As she entered the room, a sense of apprehension enveloped me, urging me to voice my concerns. With each passing moment, my curiosity intensified as I awaited an explanation for her tears.

Just as I was about to ask her what was wrong, the door swung open and my friend, who was more like a partner in our investigations, walked in. His presence surprised me, and he wasted no time in announcing that we had a new case. Curiosity piqued, I inquired about the details, and he revealed that it was a missing person's case.

He handed me the FIR (First Information Report) and I quickly scanned it, my heart sinking as I read the victim's name - Emily . Suddenly, I looked up at my friend's face and it hit me like a ton of bricks

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