Chapter 4 The Best Day of My Life

I was sleeping on the bed. I was sleeping well when suddenly I heard a knock at the door. I try to open my eyes, but I cannot. A few minutes later, I open my eyes and stretch my hands. I looked around, and as soon as I saw that I was sleeping in the sun, I ran and put the curtain down on the window. I was terrified. I was just staring at the window.

Why didn't the sun burn me? Why did I not turn into ashes?" I spoke. I was looking at my hand. On the other hand, someone keeps knocking at the door. With time, the knocking became intense. I walked toward the window, pulled down the curtain, and leaned against the wall. I slowly move my hand toward the sun and suddenly pull my hand back.

There was no limit to my happiness when I saw that I could walk in the sun. I stood in front of the window, and I closed my eyes. I could feel the warmth of the sun. I was incredibly happy. Meanwhile, the door burst open, and I turned my face to the door. I saw Ann and Darius standing at the doorway. Anne was not in a pleasant mood. On the other hand, Darius was looking at me with a sad face.

"You don't hear how long we have been knocking at the door," Anne said while throwing the hammer on the ground. I look at the hammer and then at them. "Why are you looking like this? I am talking to you," Anne said. I tighten my lips and rub the back of my head. Hmm... why are you so upset?" I asked with a smile.

Anne grabs her head with both hands. You want to know why I am upset? Are you serious?" Anne said. I sat on the bed. Pardon me, did I ask the wrong question?" Anne yelled. Darius looks at me in astonishment. Oh, so I will pay the money if you let me stay here. I said it with a smile. By the way, you should not have to open the door with a hammer because Darius has the spare key. He told me yesterday that he borrowed it from you.

She looks at me with surprise. How stupid do you think I am?" Anne asked. I stood up and walked backward because she picked up the hammer from the ground and she was looking mad. I thought maybe she would attack me with a hammer. Anne looks at me. He did not tell you. He lost the key. I was just staring at Anne. "Why are you walking backward?" Anne asked. I looked down at the ground, and she tapped on my right shoulder with a hammer.

I suddenly spoke. I thought you were angry, or in this anger, you will hit me with a hammer," Darius starts laughing out loud. I look at Darius. And tell him to shut up. Ann gets upset. She looks toward me. I know. My reputation is not good. People say different things about me. I have made some mistakes. I regret it. What I did was wrong." Anne said while taking a cold breath.

I am sorry. I am not one to judge. I also made some mistakes in the past, and I am still paying the price," I said. She looks away. "I want you to fix it," Anne said while walking out of the apartment. I go to Darius. He looks at me. " "What?" Darius asked. You should not have laughed at her. "I am sorry. I could not control my laugh. I nodded my head. I am famished. I will get food for you, or will you go to Anne's restaurant with me?" Darius asked.

I lift the jacket from the chair. No, it is not needed. I am going to the police station. Let's meet in the evening. I said this while walking out of the apartment. And one more thing, you can get this door fixed before I come."

I walked out of the apartment complex. I started walking. I look toward the sun. After some time, I reached the police station. Ashwin was already there. As soon as he sees me. He comes running to me. He holds my right hand and takes me to the corner.

"Where were you? The boss was asking," Ashwin said. I was looking at him with surprise. "Has any other body been found?" I asked. He looks at me in astonishment. No, Della was asking what you found out. What case was he working on?" He replied.

Meanwhile, Della appears behind the door. You both are here. I was waiting for you folks in my office," Della said. I am sorry. I did not come yesterday because I had important work to do." I spoke to Della.

"Come with me," Della said. We followed her to the door. As we enter the office. She stood behind the table. She puts both hands on her waist.

I have given you a job here on Adam's advice. He talks highly about you and says that you are very punctual, but I think I heard him wrong. Maybe he was talking about someone else" Della said. I was just gazing at her. I was a little embarrassed. I started looking at the ground.

Della clears her throat. Now, just do not stand there like that. Tell me have any one of you taken Russ's autopsy report from forensic" Angry Della yelled. I and Ashwin start looking at each other. Ashwin abruptly said, "You said you would take the report tomorrow."

I look at Ashwin with surprise in this matter. I nodded my head. Yes, I went to pick up the autopsy report, but they said it was not finished yet. Meanwhile, Cindy enters the room with a file in her hand. Here is the Russ autopsy report," Cindy said while handing over the file to Della.

I noticed Cindy was staring at my hand. I looked at my hand and saw the ring on my finger. "It was not there last night," I said while touching the ring. The ring has a stone. I have not seen it before. "What are you saying? I know it is an odd ring, but you do not remember when wearing it on your finger," Cindy asked.

I said nothing and looked at her with a smile. Sorry, I forgot to give you this envelope. Someone left it for you at the information desk. I took the file from her hand. Della was patiently reading the autopsy report.

Della looks at us. They concluded the cause of death is drainage of blood. Russ has no blood left in his body. It is strange. What creature attacked him and sucked his blood" Della said. I do not understand. How is that possible?"

They could be wrong" I said. Della shook her head. I want you to ask around about him and what case he was working on and report back to me here tomorrow. This time I do not want to hear any excuse" Della said.

Ashwin sat on the chair and Cindy left the room. I start opening the envelope. As I opened it, I saw the pictures of me, and I got straddled and the photos dropped on the ground. Before Ashwin saw I picked up the pictures and put back in the envelope.

Ashwin says he saw me upset. What is in this envelope that you have become so upset about? I looked up at him. Hmm... The sound was not even coming out of my throat, and I could not understand what to say to him.

Ashwin leans forward and taps on my shoulder. Hey, I have to go home. Can you speak now because I cannot wait anymore for your dramatic behavior?

I burst into laughter. Umm... You know, my friends have just sent some pictures. They have pranked me. He moved his right hand and tried to grab the envelope, so I suddenly put the envelope in my pocket.

I do not want to be embarrassed in front of you. I want to ask you a question." I asked while walking to the exit. Ashwin started walking with me.

Yes, you can ask anything," Ashwin said. I stop near the door. I turn my face towards Ashwin. I have an office or a table here where I can work comfortably. He rubs his chin with his right hand. Umm, Della did not tell you," Ashwin said.

I raised my eyebrows. Tell me about what? "I asked. "Russ's office is your office," Ashwin said. While we are talking, Cindy comes to us. Pardon me, there is a woman here who wants to file a missing person report.

Can you talk to her?" Cindy asked Ashwin. Ashwin nodded his head. Why don't Harland and I talk to her about what is going on?" Ashwin said. Fine, whatever," Cindy said while walking away from them.

As we were coming from the room, I saw Bella standing in the lobby. She had a paper in her hand, and as soon as she came close to us, she showed Ashwin and me the paper. which is in the picture.

As I saw the picture, I abruptly said.

Oh, no...