Foul Play Is Better Kept Secret 🥀 || DISCONTINUED

VII

Rye had a sympathetic expression on his face as he looked at the dead body of Carl Anderson, laying on the cold floor of his hotel room, face displaying a painful and miserable expression. He felt sad for the guy, He really did.

But Rye is a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.

Whether that reason is good or not.

He turned towards Andy, who was standing frozen, no expression visible on his face whatsoever. He closed his eyes for a brief moment before turning around and walking away.

Rye frowned and followed after him. But suddenly, Andy stopped and turned to glare at him through tears.

"Leave. Me. Alone." He said through gritted teeth and began to walk away again.

"Andy, Wait!" Rye grabbed his hand, "I'm sorry that you had to see that. I--"

"I don't need your sympathy, Mr. Cobban. Just leave me alone." He said frustratedly.

"I can't. I can't leave you alone in a situation like this. Please let me take you home."

"Home?" Andy scoffed, "The place where our families are still organising a pre Wedding celebration and expect us to get married tomorrow." Suddenly, His eyes widened as He looked at me angrily.

"You didn't cancel the wedding because you knew that Carl wouldn't come. Did you--" He had a horrified expression on his face as He stopped mid sentence.

"Andy, What are you talking about? Why would I do that? I haven't even met Carl in my whole life and You're accusing me of murdering him?!" Rye exclaimed incredulously.

"No- I-I'm sorry. I should leave. And Please, Don't come after me." He said and left without another word.

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"What? Andy isn't at your place?" Rachel exclaimed.

"No, Rachel. In fact, I've not even talked to Andy in the last few days." Jack sounded very worried.

"Oh my-- Jack, If you hear from him, then please make sure to tell us. Okay?" She said and ended the call.

"What happened?" Hayden asked her worriedly.

"Andy is not with Jack. God knows where that boy has run off to!" She bellowed angrily.

"Rachel! Don't speak about my brother like that. Andy is a sensible person. I'm sure that He is with Ryan. After all, He said that Ryan was going to pick him, right?" Hayden said hopefully.

"Yes, You're right."

They both turned around to find Elisabeth Cobban staning by the door with a wide smile. Rachel and Hayden arrived at the Cobban house about an hour ago and were currently in the guest room - as Elisabeth insisted that they stay here till the wedding tomorrow.

"Rye called me and said that Andy is with him and both of them are fine. He said that they'll be here soon." She said with an assuring smile. Hayden and his wife sighed in relief before thanking Mrs. Cobban.

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Andy walked down the road - heart heavy and face expressionless - as a few dried up tears adorned his angelic face. He had just witnessed his boyfriend's death on a news' channel but instead of mourning over Carl's death, Andy's mind was constantly flooded with memories of Ryan Cobban.

Why? What is wrong with him?

Suddenly, A car stopped in front of him - A police car - and Andy immediately stepped back, eyes going as wide as saucers. Officer Michael stepped out from the vehicle and walked closer to Andy, and If It wouldn't be for the other officers who were surrounding him, Andy's would've probably ran away.