Detective
Laura Belle: The clueless criminal
Part
1
Characters:
Laura Belle: The detective.
Mandy Brown: An assistant detective for Laura
Belle.
Mr. Phillipe Andrews: The lawyer and also the
son the victim.
Mrs. Andrews: Also known as Kathrine Andrews,
the wife of Mr. Phillipe.
Collin Hills: Newly hired policeman for the
crime department.
The
moment Mr. Adam Reynold was fired from the crime department in Washington, a
well-mannered police officer was hired. His name was Collin Hills. He was
youthful in age and a very dedicated policeman.
Now
talking about our detective: She has become a young detective in the city and
has appeared in newspapers, reality shows, and was an outstanding student in
her college. This made her very proud. Now about our assistant detective: She
has also appeared in the newspapers and was also an outstanding student in her
college.
“Sir,
a 30-year-old lady wants to talk to you about something, can I ask her to
come?” The security asked. “No, first ask the cop to collect the details from
her and make sure he asks everything. Do not let anyone come in as I will be a
little busy talking to a lawyer. And also, I want a cappuccino ASAP,” Collin
said and in a gentle way.
***
“So,
Laura, how are you prepared for the exam? I’m so tensed and I am also really
scared,” Mandy said with a sigh. “Don’t be scared we will do our best. And I’m
also a little scared. Okay see you tomorrow,” said Laura in a positive way and
left her college.
Days
passed and the big day had come. Yes, it was their criminology exams. “All the
best, my young detectives. I bet you will ace it! Do your very best. May the
Lord be with you,” said Mr. Phillipe Andrews. “Thank you, sir. Your wishes mean
a lot to us,” said Laura and Mandy in a thankful manner. They entered the
examination hall and started writing. After a week, their result had arrived.
They had passed their examination. Everyone was so happy for them.
***
30.09.2020 was Laura’s and Mandy’s farewell
party. “Those years were so fast and we cannot believe it ourselves that you
students have crossed the big task. We all bless you for a great life ahead,”
said the principal of the college. “Oh my god, Laura, our dreams have come
true. My life has become awesome! It feels like 7th heaven,” said
Mandy in tears. “Don’t just be emotional, honey. We have aced our exam just
like how Mr. Phillipe said. But wait a minute. Where is he?” Laura stood
perplexed. “Yes, where is he? He is supposed be here. He is the chief guest.
What happened?” Mandy felt disturbed. All of a sudden, the principal ordered
everyone to go home. Everyone agreed and left without another word, but Laura
and Mandy just waited for everyone to leave.
“What
is the issue? What happened, ma’am?” they both asked in a curious way. “Well,
Mr. Andrew’s mother j…. just died b…. because of….” the college principal was
in tears and stammered. “What happened to his mother?” they both asked without
compromising. “Okay, she died because of her lung cancer.” The principal lost
her patience and started crying aloud. “Wait what?!” Both of them popped out
their eyes in suprasegment. “No, no, no,
no. please don’t cry, ma’am. Here, drink some water and get up. Let’s get
inside the staff room,” Laura said in a genuine way. Mandy left for Mr.
Phillipe’s house.
“Mrs.
Andrews, are you okay? Where is Mr. Phillipe? How is he doing now?” Mandy asked
anxiously. “Mandy, I’m okay. Phillipe is in the right side of the dining room,”
said Mrs. Andrews in a sad manner. She is Mr. Phillipe’s wife. “Okay ma’am,
stay right here. Don’t panic as I’m here. Take care of your kid,” said Mandy
and dropped her keys at the moment she saw Mr. Phillipe. He was crying in an
eccentric way. Throwing the things which were coming to his hands.
Mandy
tried stopping Mr. Phillipe but in desperation, he could not control himself.
“Mandy, move! Or I’ll hurt you by mistake. She is so young to die. Is 67, an
age to die? Without her, I am a loser. She was also a person who made me to
complete the past 90 cases in success. What am I going to do without her!?” Mr.
Phillipe cried aloud and literally tried to bang himself against the wall.
Mandy tried her best to stop him from crying. The moment Mr. Phillipe stopped
crying, he slept beside his mother. Mandy left home.
***
The
next day, Laura called Mandy. “Hey, so, what happened? Is he doing good?” asked
Laura in grief.
“Well,
I think he is doing good. But I pity him. People are saying that his mother
died because of lung cancer but I’m not sure of it. She did not die on her own.
Someone has tried to kill her,” said Mandy in a spooky tone. “Wait what?!
Mandy, can’t you ever be serious? This is not the time to joke. So, okay. Can
we see him now? What do you say?” Laura did not believe Mandy. “You wait and see.
Even the doctors will say this to you. So come on, let’s go,” said Mandy
stubbornly and they were off to Mr. Phillipe’s house. Mr. Phillipe’s eyes were
red and was swollen.
“I’m
sorry for your loss, sir. We did not expect this for her. The truth is, she did
not die on her own. Someone had tried to arrest her breath. Someone has tried
to kill your mother,” the doctor declared.
The
moment Laura heard this; she literally opened her mouth. But for Mr. Phillipe,
it was so hard for him to digest. Then he walked back to Laura and Mandy and
said, “thanks for coming, detectives. Please do me a favor. Find that person
who killed my mother. I have appointed a policeman for this case. He will help
you both. Now go to work or else I will throw this on your head.” Suddenly he
started shouting and began to throw everything. The beautiful house was then
filled with broken pieces of glass, wood, torn cotton pillows and dresses.
Scared Mandy and Laura ran out of his house. “See, I told you. Someone has
killed her,” said Mandy like she had won a lucky draw.
“Fine
you win. Now let’s start our investigation. At first, we will go to the crime
department to see our new policeman,” said Laura in a cheerful way. They were
off to the crime department.
To
be continued…
***
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Anjana Ganesh