I'm Not Sure What Happened

chapter 10

The next day goes by quickly and it's already after lunch. William comes and picks Alex and I up. We head straight to the police station in silence. He parks in the front and turns to face Alex and I.

"You can stay in the car if you want." he says to Alex.

"Could I come in?"

"Sure but your just going to have to wait in the waiting room."

"I don't mind."

We get out of the car and head inside. I follow William over to the desk and Alex walks beside me. We had both brought our backpacks from the car just in case if we had to wait. A guy brings William and I back to a room right away while Alex takes a seat in the waiting room. William sits right by me and the guy sits across from us. I hold my hands in between my legs. I avoid making eye contact and look at the table. Some of my hair has fallen in my face but I didn't bother moving it.

"Im Detective Smith, I just need to ask you a few questions. First, what is your full name?"

"Olivia Grace Nichols..."

"How old are you?"

"Eighteen."

"Have you seen Michael do any act of violence?"

"No."

"Have you ever noticed any strange behavior between your parents."

I shake my head and say, "No."

"What were your doing on March 2nd the day Cassandra died?"

"Um..." I look up and William.

William looks me in the eyes and I look back down at my lap.

"Olivia? What were you doing on March 2nd?" asks Detective Smith.

"Um...I went to school and...um...I got picked up after school like usual by our driver-"

"What's the drivers name?"

"I'm not sure but my dad probably knows."

"Okay, continue."

"Well my mom came with him to pick me up...and I'm not sure exactly what happened after that but...um..." I look up at William and he nods his head which I'm guessing means to go on. "Alex-I mean Alexander found me on the side of the road unconscious and took me to the hospital. My dad wasn't able to come till later that night because he was out of town doing and interview."

Detective Smith nods his head and then says, "Would there be any proof that he had an interview to go to?"

"I'm not sure but I know he went out of this state. The person he talked to will probably have proof."

"Are you sure you don't remember anything between after school and when you were found?"

"I dont know its all just a blur. I remember someone attacking us but I don't remember who."

"Could you explain how he looks?"

"I don't remember."

"Even the smallest things can help like what they were wearing."

Detective Smith was getting annoyed. A tear slid down my face. I honestly couldn't remember and I didnt want to remember.

"I told you I don't know." I finally say.

"Was there anyone else in the car besides Cassandra and the driver?" says Detective Smith louder.

"I don't know...I just don't know..."

William finally says, "Do you think she can have a break real quick?"

"Yeah...sure. I'll let you two be alone for a bit and I'll be back in about five to ten minutes." says Detective Smith annoyed.

"Thanks."

Detective Smith leaves and the door slams shut behind him which makes me jump. I was shaking in fear. William puts his hand over my hand probably trying to calm me. I pull away my hands and put them to my face trying to stop shaking but I just couldn't. Suddenly William puts his hands on my hands and I was facing him.

"Olivia...you need to try to calm down. Just take deep breaths. Everything is going to be okay."

I just nod my head but I knew I was on the verge of crying. He slowly lowers his hands and I do the same.

"I know this may be scary or frightening but everything is going to be alright. You okay?"

I nod my head as a tear rolls down my face. He puts one hand on my arm while the other rest on his lap.

"Olivia...dont worry, your dads going to be alright."

I just cant hold it in anymore. I had been holding back from crying since the time I saw my dad at the jail. William pulls me close to him and I lay my head on his chest. I stop crying but tears were still slowly running down my face and my eyes were still blurred. The door opens and a different officer walks in. This man looked kinder then the one before. He slowly closes the door behind him and sits down in front of us. I sit up trying to wipe all the tears away quickly.

"Its okay. I'm not here for anymore questions. Im Mr. Riggs by the way."

I glace from William to Mr. Riggs not sure what to say.

"Im Williams Parker or Dr. Parker and this is Olivia."

Mr. Riggs shakes our hands with a smile. I give him a small smile but then it fades quickly.

"I just wanted to know if there is anyone else who could help out your dad and don't worry, Detective Smith won't be coming back to talk to you again."

"I'm not sure...you can talked to our butler Darwin but no one else can come here to talk to you guys."

"How about his parents?"

"Well it's only my grandma and she is very sick and in the hospital."

"Okay, thank you. That's all I needed."

"Your welcome..."

"Have a nice day you two. I'm trying my hardest to make sure your dad gets back to being with you. Don't you worry."

"Thanks..." I say quietly with a small smile.

"Your welcome."

He smiles at me and then leaves. William and I head back to where Alex is waiting. We head out to the car and head home.