The Loves and Crimes of a Queen

Chapter 5

Present

Sheriff Stone seemed pretty fed up. "Are you telling me you tried to kill Julie because Rose talked to Colin first? All of this was done out of jealousy?"

"That's part of it but not all. We haven't even gotten into when we were all in high school. You were there and you didn't even notice. If you don't want to deal with the guilt yet, fine by me. If you want we can continue with the story tomorrow because telling the whole story will take awhile."

Stone gave up and just said, "be here tomorrow the same time you arrived today. Also if you're going to get here that early at least bring me some coffee. I can't deal with your sarcasm if I haven't had caffeine. Also even if you tried to kill Julie, I'm sorry for everything that happened to you. Just take the part of the story tomorrow slow. Like you said I don't want to deal with the guilt yet. So yes, let's do that part tomorrow."

Samantha smiled, "fine I'll bring you coffee tomorrow. But only if you don't interrupt me and you hear out my side of the story. You know your side but not mine. I'll see you back here tomorrow." Samantha was about to close the door but before she did she popped her head back in and asked, "what kind of coffee do you like?"

Damien smile, "I was joking. But if you're up for it, I like my coffee black. Also I want a donut... with chocolate frosting... and sprinkles."

"Damien, what are you, five? First you tell me you want a big boy drink and then you tell me you want a chocolate donut with sprinkles. Make up your mind. At least pick a maturity level. It's my job to be indecisive. Anyway I'll have your coffee and donut for you when I come in. Well see you in the morning, Nine thirty sharp." With that Samantha walked out of the station to find Hunter's car wait was waiting for her. "What an unexpected surprise."

"I know, but I was worried about you," he said voice full of concern.

"I'm fine. We only talked about how we met at the park and why I was at the tree to begin with. Tomorrow is the hard stuff. Tomorrow we are talking about high school." Hunter grabbed her hand and gave it a light squeeze. "Take me home Hunter. I need some rest." Hunter started the car and headed for Samantha's house.

When they pulled up, before Samantha could get out of the car Hunter grabbed her hand and brushed a kiss on the back of it and whispered, " I love you Sammy and I will always be here for you." Samantha gave him a small, sad smile, removed her hand from his grasp, and walked into the house leaving him at the curb.

Once inside she whispered, "I love you too."

The next morning Samantha wasn't as nervous as she thought she was going to be. She got ready and walked out the door. For the first time in the past couple of days she got in her car. Instead of going straight to the station she took a detour to the local donuts store. Simply because Damien had to have his adult black coffee and his stupid chocolate donut with rainbow sprinkles. As she expected when she got to the station Damien was there waiting with expecting arms. "Seriously you actually thought I would get you anything?"

"Well, no. But, I know the bag in your hand is mine."

"Fine. Take the bag. Let's get this interrogation over with. I have things to do."

"Right this way Ms. Queen."

"Shut it Damien." Without waiting for Sheriff Stone, Samantha went straight to the designated room and sat in the chair unceremoniously. The sheriff came in only a few minutes later. "Now that you're finally here let's get started."