False Allegations

Chapter 4: The News.

Chapter 4: The News.

It was almost quarter to eleven in the morning when Holly woke up from another sleep. She was still feeling nauseous a little but enough not to go to the sink and throw up. She was now back again at her paper works.

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Lili’s POV:

+Police Plaza.

Meanwhile Lili went to the Police Plaza cafeteria where she can get some tea, organic tea, healthy for anyone especially for humans who suffers from pollution above ground every day. She made it so that Holly would feel a little ease in the discomfort she’s experiencing.

Being pregnant sure is hard. She thinks.

On her way to Holly’s desk, Lili just walk towards Wing Commander Raine Vinyaya.

“What’s with the tea?” She asked me.

“Oh, this is for Holly.”

“Why? Is there something wrong?” Oops. Looks like I just step on a bomb.

“Ahh... No... Ahh... Holly just feels a slight nausea, nothing serious.”

“Ohh. Okay.” Then she walked away. Whew. I thought I’m going to explode. I nearly said the secret on a member of a council.

Then Lili walks to Holly’s desk and found her rubbing her temples.

“Take a break. This will make you feel better.” I offered her the tea.

“Oh. Thank You.” The she take a sip. “This sure helps. Thanks again.”

“Don’t mention it. Just tell us what you want and what you need. We’re here to help.” I said to her eagerly.

“Ah, okay. I will. Thanks.” Then I went back to my desk.

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Vinyaya’s POV:

+ Major Holly Short’s desk.

As soon as Holly finished her tea, Commander Vinyaya went to her desk.

“Major Short?” I called.

“Commander.” Holly said and she seemed tired.

“Is there something wrong?”

“No, Commander. Just...” she sighed, “...tired and dizzy, but that’s all.”

“What did you do yesterday?”

“Umm... rest... I just read a book. Don’t worry Commander. Later on, I’ll be fine.”

“Okay. Since you said it, but if you feel you can’t go on today. Just rest at home.” She nods.

“Okay, Commander. Thank You.” I smiled as I went away.

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+Ops Booth.

I went to Ops Booth to ask Foaly about something because as we all know Holly doesn’t really say her problem.

Vinyaya slowly opened the door without knocking and she heard what she didn’t expect. Lili, Grub, Trouble and of course Foaly was there.

“Good thing Commander Vinyaya didn’t suspect a thing.” Grub said.

“How will she suspects if she only saw Lili give Holly a tea?” Foaly asked.

“Holly never does tea or Holly rarely drinks tea. That is already suspicious. Vinyaya is no stupid Commander like Sool.” Trouble said.

“Oh, Frond... What if Vinyaya notice, take the hint and knows that Holly is pregnant? She’s screwed. We’re screwed.” Lili finally said.

It took a moment to sink in what I just heard. Impossible. No way. No, No, No way! But I can’t control myself. I need to know the truth...

Vinyaya opened the door of the Ops Booth and closed it with a lock then face the others in the room.

“Did I hear correctly what I just heard?” I asked.

“Commander, didn’t you know it’s bad not to knock and to eavesdrop?” Foaly said tensely.

“Don’t mock me centaur.” I said giving some emphasis that clearly made him intimidated. “So, is it true? Is Holly pregnant?”

“Yes...” Grub answered that earn some glare from Trouble, Foaly and Lili.

“No. Don’t believe him!” Lili stated.

“Are you nuts? Vinyaya will be really mad at us when we lied when she already knows the D’arvitting truth.” I can’t help to stare at shock.

“Please. Vinyaya, keep this a secret. That was only a hunch but there are so many signs of her being pregnant is true. We decide not to confront her when it still doesn’t show.” Trouble pleaded to me. I sighed. What can I do? Holly is my precious officer and student, and also a friend.

“Okay... I will, but it is Commander Vinyaya to you Grub!” I stated.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“I hope this isn’t true.... The Council will be mad.”

“Yes. Every LEP has to be a role model... Blah-blah-blah... that one can’t be pregnant unless they’re married or whatever.” Lili said.

“The Internal Affairs might get her badge and make her quit forcefully. We can’t take that risk. Holly is one of the finest officers in LEP.” I said.

“One of the finest? Who’s the other?” Grub asked.

“Commander Kelp.” I answered as I look at his way.

Someone knock on the door in the middle of the conversation. Foaly looked at his surveillance camera just outside of the door. There is N.1 and Mulch.

“N.1 and Mulch.” Foaly informed.

“Well, we just act like nothing happened. Professionally. Do not screw this, especially with Mulch.” I command as Foaly unlock the door and let the two others in.

“Good afternoon, N.1.” I greeted, “and Mulch.”

“Good afternoon too, Commander.” N.1 said to me then turns to the others. “And to you too...”

“I’m hungry. Can I eat something here?” Mulch said. Clearly no manners.

“Why did you two visit here?” Foaly asked.

“Actually we only met at the gates. We visit for no reasons. That’s what friends do.” Mulch said, maybe no manners but he cares for his friends.

Then Vinyaya saw N.1 holding his hands from the air.

“Wooh...” We all face N.1. “I can feel it. Amazing.”

“What?” Trouble asked him.

“A magic of life source.” N.1 answered back.

“Life source?” Grub asked.

“Magic?” Lili asked too.

“A new life.” N.1 said. “Here in LEP. I can sense a life. Not just because you are, well, alive... It’s still nourishing.” N.1 stated.

“Like pregnant?” Trouble landed the bomb-like question.

“Yeah.” N.1 said.

“Here in LEP?” Mulch asked.

“Yes. Someone is carrying a new life in ones individual here in LEP.”

We all are stunned. It was true after all. N.1, a demon warlock sense that someone is pregnant in LEP. Confirmed. Holly is pregnant.