Detective Laura bell

 

 

 

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.

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“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.

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 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 7^th 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.

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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