Facade

Chapter 28

Mia's pov

I walked into my room to find Karen just waking up. She opened her eyes and looked around. Panic shone in her eyes and she stood up abruptly. I crossed the room and was by her side in an instant. Karen breathed out in relief and visibly relaxed when she saw me. I rubbed her back soothingly
"It's alright. I'm here. Apparently I'm so adorable that you can't do without me" I teased as I walked over to sit beside her on the bed. Karen smacked my head playfully. I mock scowled at her and rubbed my head. Karen's stomach grumbled loudly. She flushed in embarrassment and I bit my lip to hold my laughter.
"It seems the monster in your stomach wants food" I teased. Karen rolled her eyes at me and nodded.
"You think the owner of this house will spare some food? I haven't eaten all day" Karen said to me, her voice timid. I scoffed at her question and told her with a straight face.
"This is my house Karen. Or rather, my brother's house"
Karen's head snapped up to look at me. Her face frowned in confusion
"Since when do you have a brother?" Mia what's going on?" Karen said to me. Her eyes lit with curiosity. I smiled and patted her hand
"It's alright Karen. I promise I'll explain everything to you but for now, let's get some food into you" I assured her and stood up. I offered my hand to her and she took it. I pulled her from the bed to a standing position then led her out of the room and into the kitchen. In the kitchen, a maid was washing dishes in the sick.
"Hey brin" I greeted her. She looked up from the dishes and smiled at me.
"Hello miss Carlos, welcome back" she replied. I smiled at her. I led Karen to a kitchen stool and motioned for her to sit. Karen looked around, hesitant. I rolled my eyes and pushed her on the stool. She frowned at me, disapproval radiating from her. I ignored her and went to the fridge. I opened it and took out a tub of ice cream and a try of lasagna. I took out a plate and put three slices of lasagna on it. Then I returned the tray with the left over lasagna into the fridge. I picked up my plate containing my lasagna and stuck it in the microwave. Few seconds later, the kitchen was filled with the wonderful aroma of lasagna. The microwave beeped and I removed the plate. I took out two spoons and offered Karen one. She collected it immediately and dipped it into the ice cream tub. Karen shoved a full spoon of ice cream into her mouth and close her eyes as she savoured the flavor. I smiled at her, then I got an idea. I quickly finished my lasagna. I needed food for what I was about to do. I dipped my finger into the ice cream and smeared it on Karen's face. Her eyes popped open and she gaped at me in shock. I giggled at how ridiculous she looked. Karen suddenly smiled, an evil glint in her eyes. Oh uh. I began backing away slowly, my arms stretched in front of me. Karen kept walking towards me, on her hands were the ice cream tub. She threw it at me and it landed on my head. Ice cream dripped from my hair into my face. I recovered from my shock to see Karen laughing at me. I opened the fridge and took out a bottle of ketchup. I unscrewed the cover. Karen was laughing so hard she didn't see me coming towards her. I immediately I was close enough, I sprayed the ketchup on her face. Her laughter seized immediately. Karen picked up the tray of lasagna and was about throwing it at me when we heard a booming voice.
"What the heck is going on here?"
Damian strolled into the kitchen, arms folded in front of him. A man followed in after Damian. Karen yelped and quickly hid behind me.
I rolled my eyes.

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Damian's pov

I was in my study reviewing some papers when a knock sounded on the door. I huffed in aggravation at the disturbance. I was a bit behind schedule for some contracts. It's not really my fault. I just abandoned work when Mia was kidnapped. Now I'm paying the price. I put down the file I was reading on the desk.
"Come in" I called out. The door opened and a maid entered.
"Sir the police are here to see you" she informed me. My once irritated face quickly morphed into a frown. What the hell do they want now? I rubbed my temple.
"Send them in" I ordered. Immediately the maid left, I leaned back and rested my head on the head rest of the chair. I was feeling the start of a migraine. I closed my eyes and relaxed my mind. Soon the head ache began recede. I head the door open and footsteps approached me.
"Mr Carlos, I'm detective Norman from the Santos police department" Detective pain-in-ass greeted. I opened my eyes to stare at him. Or rather glare at him. He looked uncomfortable under my glare and I felt immense satisfaction at that. Without preamble, I sat up and asked
"What do you want? Have you caught the culprit behind my sister's kidnap?" My face was blank. The detective gulped, then replied
"No sir. That's exactly why we are here. We will like to ask Miss Carlos some questions about the incident. We can't do anything until we get her statement" His voice sounded strong and confident. I snorted and mumbled under my breath.
"As if you did anything before" my voice was barely a whisper but loud enough for him to hear. The detective shoved his hands into his pocket and glared at me. I glared right back. It was like a battle of will and I celebrated inwardly when he looked away first. I pushed myself up from the chair and stood up.
"Let's go" I said to him, my voice was anything but inviting. Immediately I came out of the study, I spotted a maid and asked of Mia's whereabouts.
"In the kitchen sir" the maid replied. I waved the maid off and led the way into the kitchen with the detective following close behind. I heard laughs and giggles coming from the kitchen. I opened the door to see everywhere a mess. Mia and Karen were covered head to toe with substances that I couldn't really identify.
"What the heck is going on here?" My voice boomed. Karen jumped in fright and ran to his behind Mia who was looking extremely guilty. I turned to the detective and found him struggling not to laugh. I turned back to Mia and Karen. I busted out in laughter at how childish they looked. Soon everyone was laughing with me.

Sorry for the late update. I had writers block.