Why Me?

Chapter 1

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You know, when mom said that my birthday present is brand new I was expecting something like a brand new phone or a new outfit that is actually in style, or maybe a new laptop. But no, she got me a diary, supposed to help with my "little problem." If I had a dollar for every time I heard that line I'd have enough for new phone. Add another dollar each for every time someone in this family made fun of my white hair I'd be able to buy my own laptop. Doesn't help that our last name is White, I mean seriously it's aggravating to hear people poke fun at me for them. But mom did give me something that is not a hand me down so I guess this is a start.

"Natalie!" A voice interrupted my train of thought. I turn to see my older sister Valerie at the door. "Come on those boxes aren't going to fill themselves." "I'll get right on it. I promise." "You better, moving day is tomorrow." After she left I went right back to writing.

Tomorrow we're all moving to some city in California. Both mom and dad got transfer to their respective work places. Their new positions happen to be in the same city. I don't know what to think of this, whether it's fate or just a coincidence. Whatever the answer it leads to the same path for both Doc. Mom, and Officer Dad. As for the rest of us, it's off to new school.

I don't know what about my new school nor do I care. The only thing I do care is that mom and dad have decided to put my sleuthing days to an end. They have the nerve to say that it's time for me to be a "normal teenager." In case they haven't noticed I am not normal, I was never normal before and I will be never be normal again. Sleuthing is my only outlet especially with an ability like mine. I can actually use to help people, instead of hurting them.

Usually mom and dad will let go whatever outcome my sleuthing brought me. There may have been some punishments and grounding involved but they still let me do it. Guess my latest mystery hunt really crossed the line. I went on a little shopping trip for a new notebook last week. It was supposed to be a quick errand, on my way home I heard a terrible discord within the tide of the crowd. Anger, regret, tormented, distress, longing, just remembering it makes me sick to my stomach. I had to take off my headphones to get clearer target.

His name is Harold Smith, he's a male student from my science class and a good kid. He's a bit full of himself since he's really intelligent but still a good kid. But the Harold I saw last week was a shadow of his former self. Whatever was troubling him I had to find out, I couldn't let him suffer. I followed him to Le Grand Hotel, I felt malicious intent in the building, possibly related to Harold's state. While Harold was preoccupied with the desk lady I disguised myself by stuffing my hair into my hoodie and made my way to the elevator. Once I arrived on the 4th floor I got a clearer hearing of the malicious intent following it to Rm. 427. I hid behind the wall noticing a cleaning lady in the room. There was no trash in the bedroom so it is possible she is working in the bathroom. Before she left I crawled into the room as fast as I can and hid behind a blind spot between the bedroom and the bathroom. Once she left I started my investigation but there was nothing that could count as hard evidence. I then knew I have to stay since the malicious intent lingers in the room and its still fresh. I felt someone, no, people, coming, so I hid in the closet and started recording once the door opens.

"Took you long enough Smith." Said a guy with an alto voice. "Sorry S-sir." That was Harold, he sounded so scared. "Never mind kid, did you bring it?" H-Here it is." From the closet space I witness the guy snatching Harry's bag and took out what looks go me, a bomb. "Excellent."