Sisterly Hate

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Leo Payne and Stanley Cooper sat across from each other at the police station. Leo was being put on trial for arson.

"What's going on out there?" Leo asked Stanley.

"Your parents are working really hard to get your bail." Stanley responded.

"What about Chelsey?"

"Her sister took her for a ride. They wanted to finish it. I don't know where they are." For all Stanley knew, Chelsey could be dead.

Leo shook his head. "I know what you're thinking and Chelsey isn't dead. She's too much of a fighter."

"She is." Stanley agreed. A policeman entered the room. He sat down with the two boys.

"Leo, we haven't found anything to help you yet."

"How'd I get here?" Leo demanded.

"Earlier today, we got a tip saying you were responsible for the fires and we have pictures of you at the school. I'll show you." The policeman stood and left the room. Stanley leaned towards Leo.

"You didn't set any of those fires." Leo nodded. "Chelsey was with you at the preschool, correct?"

"Yes, but I would never tell on her. Promise me you'll keep her out of this."

"I promise." Stanley said.

"Thank you."

"Do you love her?" Stanley raised his eyebrows.

"What?"

"Do you love Chelsey?" Before Leo could answer, the police man returned. He layed pictures on the table. They were of Leo at the preschool. In one, Stanley could make out a strand of blonde hair. The policeman turned to Leo. Once he did, Stanley grabbed the picture.

"These pictures are of you."

"How did you get these?" Leo asked.

"Somebody sent them in." The policeman replied.

"An anonymous tip." Stanley concluded.

"No, they gave a name." The policeman informed them.

"What was the name?"

The policeman thought for a moment. "I think it was Stanley Cooper." Leo became enraged. He thought Stanley was playing them the whole time.

"You're working with her." He snarled.

"Leo, I honestly don't know what they're talking about." Stanley looked confused.

"Get away from me and stay away from Chelsey!" Leo shouted.

"I didn't do this!" Stanley yelled. Two policeman grabbed his arms. "Leo, we're being set up! Believe me! Tiffany is messing with us!" Stanley was dragged out of the room. Leo sat by himself, waiting to face trial.