MONDAY, 7:15 AM
Campus crush Tristan Evangelista found dead.
"Dean Santiago, nalinis na po namin 'yung lugar kung saan nakita ang katawan ni Evangelista. Puwede na po ulit magamit 'yung Cafeteria A niyo."
"Thank you, Inspector Chan. And when will we get the autopsy report?"
"Our Forensic Experts are already working on it, Dean Santiago. It will be sent to you within 48-72 hours."
"That's good to hear. Darating na kasi ang parents niya galing Amerika sa linggo. Ang Auntie lang niya ang nag-aasikaso ng lahat habang wala pa sila at ni-request niya na sana may lead na bago dumating ang mga magulang ni Tristan."
"We're doing everything that we can, Dean Santiago."
"Thank you, Inspector Chan." Both of them shook hands at pabalik na ng Dean's Office si Dean Santiago nang mag-salita pa si Inspector Chan.
"By the way, Dean."
"Yes?"
"I need to speak with these students-- Denise Valdez, Michelle Lazaro and Alyssa Morente."
MONDAY, 10 AM
"What did I do? Why are you bringing me here?" Reklamo ni Denise nang ihatid siya ng professor niya sa Office of Student Affairs.
"I really have no idea, Denise. Just go in for you to find out."
"This is such a waste of time!" Denise stomped her foot before opening the office's door.
"Ms. Valdez, good morning!" Pagbati sa kanya ng Dean.
"Why am I here?"
"Have a seat first, Denise." Umupo si Denise sa bakanteng upuan sa harapan ng lamesa ni Dean Santiago at tinignan ang babaeng nakaupo sa katapat na sofa.
"Why am I here?" Ulit niyang tanong. Tumayo ang babae mula sa sofa at lumapit sa kanya.
"I am Inspector Gia Chan." She offered her hand for a shake but Denise refused to return it.
"She's here to ask you a few questions." The Dean smiled at her and she stared at the beautiful Inspector in front of her.
"Questions about what?! I didn't do anything!" Panic was evident in her voice.
"Wala kang dapat ipag-alala, Denise. This is just to help us get information, it's not about you." The Inspector smiled at her and the Dean stood up and walked towards the door.
"I'll just be in Cafeteria B if you need me."
Once the Dean stepped out of the room, Inspector Chan started asking questions at Denise.
"I heard you're a Mass Communication student. Graduating?"
"Yes." Sumandal si Denise sa upuan at nag-krus ng kanyang mga hita.
"At dito ka nag-Freshman, tama?"
"That's right." The Inspector opened a folder on the table and picked up a sheet of bond paper.
"You joined several beauty contests in and out of campus. You were also part of the Volleyball Varsity Team during your Freshman and Sophomore years." She stopped reading the paper and looked at Denise. "What made you quit the team?"
"Why? Why do you need to know that? What is this questioning about?!" She un-crossed her legs and stood up to look at the Inspector in the eye.
"Just answer the question, Denise." Mahinahong sagot ng inspektor.
