FERNDALE CITY (EVERYDAY UPDATE!)

Chapter 2: Funeral

"Today we lost a star, a role model and a friend. To my bestfriend Amy Rivera I hope you find peace whenever you are" Iñigo Cabalquinto said at the front of the stage. Trying not to cry but he couldn't stop himself.

Iñigo close his black eyes as the wind blew on his black hair.

As the casket going down, Mr. Patrick Rivera tge father of Amy burst into tears. Sorrow, pain and depression.

After the funeral, Sheriff Solis together with other cops come close to Iñigo.

"We need to talk, kid" Sheriff said and pats Iñigo shoulder.

"I need a lawyer" Iñigo said and walk together with the cops.

People keep their eyes on him. Murmuring as usual. But he really don't care about it. We can't control their minds.

At the police station Iñigo's mother was there and also their lawyer.

"Oh son..." said Mrs. Inah Cabalquinto as she kiss the forehead of her son. "I know you're scared or nervous but you can't do a crime, right?"

"I wish, Mom" he said.

"Just answer him, no more stories" his lawyer said.

Sheriff Solis enters the room and sits on his shivel chair. Grabs his pen and wear his eyeglasses.

"Iñigo, I know you are very kind kid and you gonna tell us what is true" Sheriff said straight to his eyes.

"Yes, sir" he nodded.

"When was the last time, you and Amy meet?"

" The night before she died. 7pm at Ferndale High" he answered.

"And what did you two do?"

"I have my basketball training and she's practicing for the cheerleading competition"

"Did she told you about someone who dislikes her? Or angry?"

"No sir. Like everyone seems to like her"

"What do you think is the motive of the killer?"

"I- I don't know, Sir. Sorry" He said as he grabbed his mother's hand so tight.

"Mmm... based on the autopsy someone killed her" Sheriff said and touches his temple. "The killer wanted to make it a suicide crime but we saw evidences that Amy was not alone in there"

"Can we go? It is not our problem anymore. My son answered you already." Asked Mrs.Inah Cabalquinto.

"Yes.... sure"

Mrs. Inah Cabalquinto drives her son. They are so silent. No one wants to speak.

As they reached their house, Iñigo went straight to the kitchen and grabbed a cold water. He drinks like he was thristy for years.

"Son, if you have problem or probably a secret please don't hide it away from me" finally Mrs. Inah breaks the silence.

"No, mom... it's nothing" he can't meet his mother's eyes.

"I know something deep inside you really bothering you. I felt it the way you grabbed my hand while Sheriff Solis interviewed you!" She's trying to please her son.

"It's nothing! I just...... I'm just worried of Amy! She's my bestfriend, mom!" He said and placed down the glass of water in the counter.

Iñigo went to his room and locked the door.

"I wish mom that i could tell you......" he whispered and shut his eyes.

Iñigo fell asleep and woke up at 5am in the morning. He's still wearing the black suit he was wearing on the funeral yesterday.

He finally get up and have some shower. Since, it was too early for his class he decided to have a jog.

Before he jogs, he put an earphone and play his favorite song. Youth By: Shawn Mendez and Khalid.

🎶Here I am, stuck on this couch scrolling through my notes
Heart was broken, still not growing, nah🎶

He starts to jog but he miss someone...... Amy.

🎶Waking up to headlines, filled with devastation again
My heart is broken, but I keep going🎶

He stops when he reached Amy's house. There is a guilt in him. He's should be the one who will protecting her. He failed. He is a coward.....

🎶Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Never losing sight of the one I keep inside
Now, I know it, yeah, I know it🎶

He starts to jog again. On his way he saw Jaden..... talking someone in the dark. It is already 5:30am but it's still too dark.

"Hey.... Jaden!" He shouts to get her attention.

"I-Iñigo??" she responded but the person she was talking with lately was gone.

"Who's you talking to?" He asked and walked closer to her.

"It... It just the night patrol asking me why I'm walking alone" she said. But it seems like she's kinda nervous.

Night Patrol was created to lessen the crime in Ferndale. Which is better to watch the streets.

"I will heading back to my house" but before she walk away Iñigo grabbed her arm.

"What did you do that night when Amy killed? I saw you Jaden! You are standing 2 meters away from her!" He almost shouted.

"Lower down your voice! And I'm gonna ask you too.... Why you didn't call an ambulance that night? She saw you before she died. Crying for help." She said back and get off her arms. "You are fucking coward" she said again.

Iñigo was left in the dark street. And his tears falls again.