STEEL CITY

Chapter 15

When they got into the station they found out that Daphne was already being interrogated. Mira immediately called one of the lawyers they consulted at the Cy family's company. She stepped outside immediately he answered her call.

"Oscar, can you come to the police station right, I need you ASAP", she said.

"This late. Which one", he responded.

"The one near Park Ridge. Thank you so much", she said ending the call.

She walked back into the station to see Daphne being taken to another room, probably where she was going to be detained. Mira wanted to talk to Daphne but couldn't because the visitation period was over.

Mira had no choice but to yell loudly.
"I've arranged an attorney for you, it's going to be ok Daph, be strong"

And not surprisingly she was kicked out of the station. Mira left with her heart heavy, her best friend was going to be locked up all alone like some criminal, the thought of Daphne having to spend the night in a cell broke Mira's heart but what could she do?

She then received a call from Oscars, after answering the call his deep voice sounded through the phone.

"I don't think I'll be of any use at the station because it's already late, they won't let me in", he said. "Should I come over to the mansion instead"

"It's no use, Oscar, I don't even know what she got arrested for", Mira said.

Oscar sighed deeply and said, I'll come over tomorrow and we'll go together, I just hope she didn't answer any of the questions the police asked her because if she did then things would be more complicated"

"See you tomorrow", Mira said ending the call. Mira stared at the sky as tears fell from her eyes, she dropped to the floor and started sobbing softly, she then felt an arm around her, and she looked up to see her brother Damien staring down at her.

She was shocked but couldn't react much as she just kept crying. Eventually, she calmed down and turned to her brother.

"What are you doing here? You said you were coming back tomorrow", she said smiling slightly.

"I wanted to give my little sister a surprise to cheer her up but when I got home Mum said you went to the station because Daphne got arrested. How is she by the way?", he asked.

"I don't know because they won't let me see her, I don't even know what she's getting charged for but I think it has to do with Ethan", she said.

She then proceeded to tell Damien about her family and Ethan's betrayal and their breakup.

"I knew she was going to have an emotional breakdown and I wanted to be with her but I got the news of Quinn's disappearance and I forgot about her, I left her all alone in that condition when she needed me, and in less than twenty-four hours she was arrested".

"If I had just given her a call telling her what happened and that I might not come or If I hadn't forgotten her maybe she wouldn't have been arrested Damien", she said.

"Hey, it's not your fault. Let's go home we'll talk tomorrow and also mum is going to be worried if we don't get home soon", he said helping her up.

As they walked away Mira looked back at the station one more time before finally getting into the car and driving off.

When they got home Mira went to her room while Damien went to study with their father to discuss Quinn's disappearance. Mira couldn't get a wink of sleep, she kept tossing and turning on her bed.

Tonight her usually soft bed felt as hard as a boulder and eventually Mira couldn't take it anymore, so she got off her bed and went for a stroll around the house which eventually led her to the garden at the back.

She sat on the swing as she stared at the starry sky with a heavy heart and remained there for a while before going back into her room.

She laid on the bed and was in deep thought until she eventually fell asleep, tomorrow was going to be a long day.

Early the next day, Mira and Oscar were on their way to the station to request bail.
Damien wanted to accompany his sister but he had other pressing matters to attend to at the company.

When they got to the station Oscar went with the officer to finalize some legal procedures while Mira was finally allowed to meet Daphne.

Immediately Mira saw Daphne, she threw herself at her and hugged her tightly. "I was so worried about you", she said.

"I'm fine, so don't worry", she replied with a small smile. Mira's heart broke as she saw the condition of her friend, she looked like she didn't get any sleep but instead cried the whole night as her eyes were red, puffy, and looked bloodshot. There were also very pronounced dark circles under her eyes.

Her fair wrists were bruised with painful-looking red lines, which made Mira wonder what exactly happened to her friend yesterday. But before Mira could ask her what happened Daphne started talking.

"They accused me of attempted murder Mira", Daphne said.

Mira's entire face turned pale, she was so cut up in coming to visit her friend that she didn't listen to the details of the case.

"Attempted murder on who", Mira asked exasperated.

"On Daphne and her unborn child", she responded.

"CHILD! What child", she said with her voice slightly raised up.

"I found out she was pregnant with Ethan's child yesterday", she said.

At the exact same moment she finished her statement Oscar walked into the room with a panicked look on his face.

"Miss Mira your father just called he needs you at home right now in regards to your brother's kidnap, he sounded very worried on the phone", Oscar said hurriedly. Mira immediately got up and gave Daphne an apologetic look.

"If Dad is calling me home it must be urgent, I'll come by as soon as I can and please don't worry, I'll get you out of here", she said.

"Mira I have something to tell you, it's about Q.....", Daphne said but was rudely interrupted by Oscar who gave her a stern look.

"The world doesn't revolve around you miss, Madam came here to see you even though the entire Cy family is in chaos because of Mr Cy's disappearance. Her brother needs her too. You----", Oscar was saying but got interrupted by Mira.

"Did I bring you here to lecture her?", Mira asked irritated.

"No ma'am", Oscar said schooling his expression.

"Then do your job. If you dare step out of line again, I'll ensure you die jobless", Mira threatened sternly

"Mira you have to listen to me", Daphne said. But Mira turned her back and was already leaving not before mouthing "We'll talk later" to Daphne as her phone kept on vibrating.

"It was Matt who took your brother", she yelled out but Mira was long gone.

Daphne was frustrated that she couldn't tell Mira what she found out but soon consoled herself because that would be the first thing  she would tell Mira when she comes to visit. Then a female officer came into the room and escorted Daphne back to her cell.