"Alaya... I killed Jerome."said Jake. "What?" I said loudly. "Listen to me, I know everything. I met Jerome at college and we have been friends since then. I work at his office as his assistant. One day,he saw Layla at the cafe and fell for her. He asked me to find out everything about you guys and that was the reason why I met you. Time passed and I fell in love with you. And then the rest you know. How Jerome killed Layla. I've been planning a revenge on Jerome since then. And today I've finally succeeded. I gave him the cyanide pills before you came. I told him that this pills are his medicine and it will help him remember everything. I was the one who hired a man to kill Jerome in an accident but unfortunately Jerome survived and that man didn't knew you were with Jerome.
When Jerome had amnesia, I used to talk to him on phone and tell him how he's a bad person. I tortured him mentally and he deserved it! Finally he's dead. Don't worry about anyone finding out about Jerome,Jerome has always been the shy one among us. He hates public appearance and I used to be his proxy. The world knows me as Jerome not him. Don't worry about anything Alaya."said Jake.
I was shocked to hear what Jake just said. He killed Jerome....."Jerome can never kill Layla!" I said angrily. "Of course he can!Don't you remember how he killed Layla.He stabbed her.When you guys were hiding at the storeroom,he came there and stabbed Layla.Remember how Layla was lying on the floor and there was blood on her stomach. Remember how Jerome was walking at the corridor!"said Jake angrily.
I was listening quietly. Jake had revealed the truth unknowingly."How do you know Layla was stabbed.You weren't there...were you?I'm not dumb Jake.One night,when Jerome was drunk,he had revealed the truth actually half-truth to me.He had revealed to me that his friend saw the killer killing Alaya. At first I was confused but then everything started making sense after I saw you. Isn't it funny how you never visited me in this 8 years and then suddenly you turn up claiming to be my husband's best friend.When I saw you that day,I knew something was wrong but then I brushed those feelings.Only if I had listened to my heart,Jerome would have been alive today.You know Jake,when you left for office I followed you and found out everything about you.I found out you were "JEROME" for the world.What I didn't understand was why would you kill Layla but now I do.You killed Layla because you wanted Jerome to be heartbroken right?"I asked angrily.
"Yes,I killed Layla because I wanted Jerome to be heartbroken.He's a weak person.I wanted to be the sole owner of his property and that is why I killed Layla. I wanted to marry you but then you betrayed me Alaya. I must say it was a very smart move to swap outfits but when Layla didn't recognize me,I understood everything."said Jake while laughing like a devil.
"I made another smart move.You will realize that in a while."I said while smiling."What is it?"asked Jake.After some time,he started feeling pain at his chest."I gave you the same poison you gave Jerome.I added cyanide powder in your favourite chicken rice. An eye for an eye!You don't deserve to live Jake." I said while Jake was writhing in agony. Tears started flowing down my cheeks."Finally,justice prevailed."I said while wiping my tears.
Layla's face,her smile,her death..... Jerome's face,his smile,his death....... I remember everything. I was so happy in my life.... until Jake ruined it. That day I couldn't stop crying. Tears were flowing rapidly. It felt as if I've been crying after years. I'm sure Jerome and Layla must be really happy up there. Their killer got punished.....
After an hour, I wiped my tears and went to the police station. I deserve to get punished for the crime I committed. The reason why I committed suicide is because it's time I leave this world. It's time I meet Layla and Jerome...... It's time.....
12 August 2024(Present day)
I was surprised by what Layla wrote....I had no words..........I guess this is it,the end of her story.
24th December 2035
Today is my last day at work. It's time for me to retire. All my life, I've seen various cases but Alaya's case was the most interesting yet tragic case of my life. I wish I could have helped her...... I still remember after reading that letter, I packed my bags and went to visit Layla's dad. I went there and told him the complete truth. I didn't tell him the part where Alaya killed Jake but I told him everything else. He was devastated. I even visited Alaya's therapist.
(FLASHBACK WHEN ADAM VISITED ALAYA'S THERAPIST)
"Hi Ms Sanjana, I'm officer Adam. I'm here to talk about Alaya I mean Layla." I said politely. "Her name is Alaya. I know her and I believed her truth."said Dr Sanjana. "If you knew,then why didn't you tell her you believed her?" I asked curiously." Because I know if I told her I believed her she would be weak. I had to make her strong."said Doctor Sanjana." Doctor, I don't think you know this but she killed a man." I said. I told doctor Sanjana everything and asked her that this sounds crazy! Why would someone go and actually take revenge for their sister's death?It sounds like a movie." I said in a surprised tone. " Officer, since childhood Alaya has always been taught that she has to take care of Layla and she's mature. At the age of 10,kids start developing emotionally and socially.
When Aria was 10, her relatives have taught her that she has to grow up and be a mum to Layla. Poor Alaya's childhood and innocence were ruined by her aunt and uncle. Since then she has been teaching herself to be a mum to Layla. In fact whenever she used to talk about her childhood,it would always be about Layla. Whenever she would talk about Layla's death,she would get really angry and would blame herself. The reason why I lied to her that I don't believe her is because I know, If I told her I believed her, she would harm herself. I told her that her stories are lies and played mind games with her. I thought I succeeded in it but I was wrong....."said doctor Sanjana.
24th December 2035
After that day, I never met Doctor Sanjana. I wish Alaya I could help you. I surely learnt one thing and that is that children should always enjoy their childhood and be the innocent souls they are.....
{AUTHOR'S NOTE}
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