The L Murderer

Chapter 8: "What are you doing?"

Lailah's P.O.V

Looking into my parents case was all I could think about. The police station had some pictures I didn't get to see. But, there are so many questions...
Like, for example, are the deaths connected? Who would want my family dead? And, who would go through so much trouble to make us suffer?

My imagination can't run wild. Because the things I imagine may be far worse from reality. And I prefer the consolation that I am not crazy. Okay, i may become one after this all ends but, oh well.

I sit back and text Nicholas Green. You know, the detective.

-Hey Det. Nick... It's Lailah. i'm sorry for interrupting your day but i was wondering if you could send the pictures I was checking the other day to my computer. Send them in a email, please. I'd very much like so.

About a minute or so later he answered

-Hi Lailah. Concerning the pictures. They are evidence, I can't exactly send them to you but if you want I can print them for you and we can meet up. I can just give them to you. But, why do you want them? Is this still about your siblings case?

-Thanks for answering so quick Detective, and yes. Isn't always about my siblings? I want the pictures to compare. Did you know that my father never had anything extremely personal? Well, his wedding ring... But apparently it got stolen in the murder. did you notice?

-I have to go. But, we'll talk Lailah. Talk to your friends and siblings. And maybe your boyfriend too.

When I read that last part I nearly choked. I haven't exactly spoken with Jaxen. What am I even supposed to say to him? I don't have a clue, point is that I have enough things to worry about. He is supposed to know that.

*There is a knock at the door*

Should I even open the door? Let me guess, it would be... okay, NOT Logan because he is in the park with the girls, that would be Lilly and Lindsey. It would be probably either Abigail, Mackenzie or Jaxen.

I run the stairs just with a strange feeling. I open the door and it was, rest assured, Abigail. I knew it!

She immediately started babbling, I had to stop her.

"Ok, Abby, you need to calm down. What's wrong?"

"Lailah, we haven't seen Jaxen in a while.."

"Two to three days, max. RIght?

"Yeah how did you?"

'We had a slight fight. I'm kinda mad. Don't worry about him"

"Oh my God! Have you told Mackenzie? Sorry, rude question. Just, know that we are here for you and you should probably also know that the principle gave you days off since the whole thing with your parents. You've been having a tough year, well actually tough few years. Also, I was gonna ask if we could stay here and cat about everything. and, about that fight with Jaxen"

I needed an excuse to step out of the conversation. So, I decided to meet up with Det. Nick a bit early.

"Actually Abby, I was going to the police department to pick soem evidence stuff up so, you can come back later if you want"

"Ohh, okk"

And just like that she left. I swear to you I thought that, that was gonna last forever. I got in my car and texted Det. Nick that I was on my way but he never answered. I reached the police department once again and I re-live the images that kept flooding back into my brain about Jaxen with that Aliel or Arial or whatever her name is.

When I entered the police department, papers were flying everywhere, it just seemed extremely busy. I walk up to det. nick's office and see a folder with a sticky note. Picked up the folder and read the note

-Folder for Lailah Carlisle. When pick up leave a note-

I pick up the folder and leave another note, saying that I picked it up.
Next thing, i'll leave the department and go back to my house.
While walking out of the department I bumped into someone.

"Oh my god! I'm so sorry Lailah."

When I look up. Guess who it was.

"Yeah. What was your name again?" I say with not really caring because frankly she is not my friend.

"The name is Aurelia but people call me Ariel when they like"

"Oh okay. People like Jaxen?"

"Ummm... Yeah. How are you? You know, he talks a lot about you"

"You know, i have to go get home and take care of the little girls. So, i'll talk to you later."

While I was walking near my car I suddenly heard The Ariel gurl just shout my name. I turned around quite mad that, for one she actually talked to me about Jaxen. She doesnt know that Jaxen and I are together even though at the moment I am actually just mad at him.

Right after I turned around she said
"You better be careful who you trust and whom you say stuff to. Especially with whom you spend your time"

"That a threat?"

"No. Just a reminder"

And with that as an end note i turned back around and got into my car.

Back at home now, at my room sitting down with the pictures just analyzing them. All of the sudden...

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

"Logan, you scared me. Where are the girls?"

"They fell asleep I was gonna check on you and see if you wanted food but you seem very busy. What are those pictures anyway?"

"They are mum and dad's murder pictures"

"You stole evidence?"

"No! I had Det. Green make copies"

"I cant believe you. Why won't you just let the police handle the case"

"I'm just a fresh pair of eyes... If they miss anything maybe I'll catch it"

"Look I dont have time for this because you do know that I have to take care of Lilly and Lindsey. So, just do what you gotta do just dont mess anything up and also..... let the cops do their job."

I nod and he leaves the room. Let's just have that as an understatement that this has not been the best day ever. And nobody, probably only me, study their parents murder case.