Something Behind

Chapter 1.

I look into my silvery-blue eyes in the mirror and stare at my face. Small lips, small nose, blackish-brown hair and an emotionless cold face. I put my hair in a professional looking hair bun and straighten my black suit once more before heading out. Sometimes I wonder if my personality is actually like that, cold and stern but other times I wonder if it's only because of my job, an FBI secret agent.

The weather is not in my favor today, I thought as I took the stairs because the elevator went out. By the time I reach the last stair I am sweating and out of breath and my clothes are ruined. What a great way to start a Monday!

I would have taken my usual route to the coffee shop but heavy rain changed my mind.
Rain sucks, I muttered to myself not because it affected my appearance but rain was the cause of many people's loss, in which I was included.

I hold my bag more tightly against my shoulder as cold breeze tickled my face and I was thankful for wearing my grey trench coat which provided a warm and home like sensation.

The similar high pitched sound of bell reached my ears as I entered the coffee shop and my eyes fell on the clock placed on the front wall indicating that it is 7:10 AM which means that I am definitely going to be late.

The only good thing about this morning was that the line was not too big. Taking a deep sigh, I forced myself to join the line and turned my fingers in my bag searching for my phone.

It is such a tragedy. Nothing like this ever happened here before. The sinister atmosphere has taken over our beautiful land after they found that dead body. Pedro was such a happy child and soon to be married. We don't even know why anyone would want to kill him. A woman in her early 30's exclaimed painfully.

I stopped for a moment and turned my head towards the TV and read the headline.

23 YEAR OLD MAN FOUND DEAD IN GREENVILLE. MURDER OR SUICIDE?

The strange part is that there was not a single fingerprint found on the body yet the bruises and the injuries confirms that it was a brutal murder and some scratches indicate the usage of nails and teeth but no human like teeth or nail. A search party was sent into the deep forest but no wild animal was found either. The people say that the man was soon to be married , extremely happy and outgoing and would never commit suicide but the question remains. Who killed him? Or was it just a suicide? Stay tuned for more information.

And in that moment I sprinted out of the coffee shop like a maniac and started running because no cab was stopping for me, maybe I should have thought about my appearance. I ran and ran and stopped at a building before me. Yes, you guessed it right. This is the place where I work.

"Morning, Amelia" greeted the I-am-always-happy-and-cheerful watchman Irvin as he saw me and I gave him a weak smile.

I did not even stayed to say hi to the receptionist, Marie and tried to walk and run at the same time towards the elevator but ended up looking like a waddling penguin.

"HEY, WAIT FOR ME. DON'T CLOSE IT" I screamed at the top of my lungs and thankfully Zack listened to me.

"Thanks" I mumbled to him.

"No problem but next time don't scream, okay love?"

I nodded and the elevator went upstairs.

BING BING

I stepped out of the elevator and starting walking towards Richard's office.

Knock Knock

"Come in" came a low but commanding voice. I walked in and closed the door behind me.

There he stands, my boss, Richard. He has white hair and light brown eyes and has that softness on his face which still make the ladies hearts melt.

"Oh, hey Amelia. You are up here early darling. Still, no cases for you. I told you just on Saturday that we can't put you anywhere and you are here again. Accept the reality sweetheart. You are not tough enough for this job"

"Richard, can I say something?"

"You are not going to give up, are you?"

"No. I am not going to give up and as a matter of fact I am not here to ask for any cases and yes I am not going to ask you to put me with one of the investigators or anything for that matter but please just hear me out once. Once chance is what I require"

"It does not matter. You are still going to irritate me with your nonsense so please just wrap it up and say whatever you want to. I am a busy man and I don't have time for it"

"The thing is Richard , I am not asking for a case. I have found a case"

A.N
Picture of Amelia to the side.