Home / Fantasy / Barrett: Heart of Promise / 2 Barrett is sick of it

Share

2 Barrett is sick of it

Author: Airiane
last update Last Updated: 2020-12-28 07:00:47

“News flash: Yesterday, an accident took place on 14th street in the middle of the night, a car crash and the driver who is a Manager at the Diner Store was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it.”

I woke up hearing this and I got chills. It was the store Manager, I was shocked that I didn’t notice that my phone was ringing. When I got back to my senses, it was the fifth call from the other Manager, I answered it with trembling hands.

[Hello, is this Barrett?] the unfamiliar voice of the woman whom I barely talk with even at the store.

“Yes, speaking…” maybe she was to ask about the manager.

[Uhm, I’m  sorry to say this on your day off, but have you seen the news yet?] she carefully asked me, “The news?” I try to feign innocence first, it's better to be careful and I don’t want to be involved, I immediately grabbed the remote and turned off the television.

[ It's about Manager Gregory, last night his car got into an accident]

“Oh no!’ I tried to react as surprised as I could.

[ I know this surprised you but do you happen to know what happened before he left the store?] 

“Nothing, it's just the usual, he left first once we locked the store and we separated. That’s all that happened maám” I carefully omit that he smoked in front, no fault with a dead man anyways.

[ I see, just in case, since the authority said he is not drunk and there’s no malfunction with the car, I would advise you that they might visit and take your statement.]

“Oh I see…”

[Don’t worry, I told them that you are a part timer and rarely have been on duty with Manager so I think they would let you go after a few questions.] That still doesn’t sound reassuring, how can a teenage girl like me be comfortable with policemen in front of my apartment? After that she ended the phone call, and a few minutes later the doorbell rings. Here they are.

Slowly I peeked at the small gap of the door not removing the chains, I am being careful just to make sure they won’t force their way in.

“Who’s there?” I asked, though it's obvious, two men with huge built in blue uniforms and the cap that they are policemen.

“Good afternoon, is this where Ms. Barrett Adelaide lives? ``The one who's a bit tan with a lot of medal pins on his uniform seems like the senior officer spoke first.

“It’s me, what is it sir?” I replied back, waiting for the next step the police would do.

“We are from the North police station, we would like to ask you a few questions regarding what happened last night. I believe Manager Carrier called you beforehand?” so this is what she’s been talking about.

“Yes, she did… However, I have a class in a bit so I can’t spend too much time.” with this, they noticed that I don’t want to let them inside my apartment. It is suspicious but as a single young lady, I am still uncomfortable to let a stranger inside.

Both of the officers looked at each other, then the other policeman spoke, “Then, not to take much of your time, can you tell us what was the last thing that happened when you were on duty with Manager Gregory?”.

It's just the usual question so I answered simply, “It's just another late night shift at the store, around past eleven we exit the store, the three of us, manager and the other kitchen staff. Then after locking the store Manager drove his car off first and my coworker took the last trip at the bus stop.” 

There’s nothing to tell more, so I think they can’t get anything for me, and besides it’s a car accident, I wonder why there would be an investigation? Isn’t it normal to have a car accident late at night?

“I see, that is quite late, didn’t the manager offer you guys a lift?” the tan policeman asked, “Uhm no, the manager just bid farewell then drove.” 

“How about on your way to the bus stop any other thing you seem to notice or what?” he added ‘’Hmm… Nothing more, aside from the several cars passing by since it's late at night. That’s normal.” I replied, then I remembered the weird howling of the dogs and the strong gust of wind but it seems irrelevant so I did not mention it. Less talk, less mistakes, that’s what my mother told me.

“I guess that would be all. We apologize for taking your time and thank you for your cooperation.” I nodded at the two officers and saw them off as they walked away from my apartment door when I heard the other officer speak again, “I guess it’s all because of the hunt, those rascals are really a pain in the ass.” he said irritably.

Hunt?

What kind of hunt is it? I pondered to myself then my phone rang again surprising me, immediately answered it. [Barrett! Where are you!?]  It was so loud that I moved the phone away from my ear, “What was that?” I asked, this voice definitely belongs to my beloved stepmother.

[This child! How can you talk like that to your mother! Remember who fed you when you were a kid!] I barely said anything and there she goes again.

“What is it that you need? I have a class to attend.” She only calls me when she needs something or has a favor to ask.

[What do you think of me? Can a mother not call her daughter at a time like this?] 

“Oh come on, just tell me. I have no time.” I know she’s just making it sound like that, still prideful even though she’s that shameless.

[ This child! Geez! You have to send money, the last you gave is all used up!]

“What happened? It’s just a few days ago?

[You! Don’t ask! You think that little money can last? We have lots of expenses, the electricity and the food, plus your brother is studying. How do you expect it will last?]

“Isn’t it enough? I sent it last time for you to pay off the bills!” I am just amazed how they spend money carelessly.

[Just shut up and send it over or I’ll tell your father!] Everytime I argue and hesitate, she will always threaten me with my stepfather.

The younger days where I see the leather belt and the painful buckle that hits my hind leg.

I am sick of it.

I hold onto the necklace and pour all my strength with it. My mom has long been gone from this world, only she cares about me.

My foster parents? They aren’t my real family anyways, and there’s no related blood running through my veins. 

They are the bad strangers.

“I am not going to send money, from now on work for it.” that’s it, I finally said what I should have done years ago.

[What are you talking about? Are you really not afraid now? How shameless of you! You are just a part timer at your job and you look as if you are high and mighty!] I don’t know where she ever got those, when it's them who are being shameless.

I just cut off the line and went to my class. Not knowing that when I arrive back to my apartment would be the worst nightmare.

Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App

Latest chapter

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   Side Story 3: Licon

    A sweet yet gentle voice of a woman echoes at the back garden, the young child sleeping peacefully at her lap, this has always been the occurrence at the Pencillo mansion. Duke Pencillo walked over to his wife and child, the young child had the same auburn hair of her mother but the eyes were the same ruby red colored just like the father. “My child, Licon.” The tranquil environment soon was disturbed at the night of a full moon, the servants and stewards lay on the floor with bloodied bodies. Upon the arrival of Duke Pencillo, he immediately ran to the second floor. Bursting through the room he saw the beautiful long auburn hair mixed with the dark blood, it was over flowing, the body is cold under the moonlight and the small body of the child with the same hair color, tears streaming on its face and incoherent screaming.

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   Side Story 2: The girl and the cub

    The young girl happily spends her afternoon time playing at the nearby pond in the forests, she would always wait for her father to come home taking this path. Yesterday her father even brought a lot of fruits and a dog doll. She has always wanted to keep a pet however her mother would often tell her that she is still too young and the puppy will be sad if it were to be taken away from the mother dog. The understanding child nodded her head and apologized to her mother for being greedy. “Poor puppy, sorry Barrett will not ask for you again. Just stay with mama dog.” “My good child, that is right. Until you reach the right age and can take responsibility for being a dog owner you must wait.” Her mother always smiled at her prettily, her sparkling blue eyes getting darker as the blonde hair reflected brightly espec

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   Side Story 1: Argel and Carell

    After Barrett’s return to her original timeline, Denzell has helped the humans to bring back their peaceful lives in the city. Argel communicated with the remaining nobles who are loyal to the royal family, while Carell has called on the guilds and mercenaries, also recruited some of those who are capable to fight. Together with the help of the creatures and the human intellect, they were able to subdue the enemy forces. It was a long war that took months, however, with the strong and brave hearts of its people, it wanted to bring peace and order to their current situation. Soon enough the final day was acquired and the enemy forces were defeated. Today as they claimed the kingdom back both Carell and Argel were able to rule over the kingdom, Argel as the only living royal blood of the Manador Kingdom has reigned as the Queen. Soon enough the Southern Kingdom

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   Epilogue

    The Nohrmann Association has been dissolved, the people behind the series of deaths and disappearances, be it human, werewolf or vampire were captured. The whole city that was once destroyed by the creature's war started the renovations and infrastructures. The humans who got caught in the war are first hesitant to accept the existence of the creatures whom they only know in books and movies. With the help of those who have been supporting them behind and the other people who were saved by the werewolves and dragons, a treaty of peace and coexistence has been passed. At first it was not accepted, especially by those who have lost their loved ones and have traumas of that nightmare. The Yngvirds foundation, the ones that they have been building off to enter the industry, has taken the lead by employing both races and creating a fa

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   101 Entrusting the heart to you

    Barrett has known from them that the rogues and human vampire experiments were all over the town causing havoc and that for the first the werewolves defend and fight alongside with the dragons, assisting with their magic and evacuating the civilians. At this moment the three lords of each kind were about to fight head on, with Barrett’s statement of the current situation it seems that the Silversnow castle is filled mostly with controlled servants. That the possibility of casualties will be lesser as they can only capture them and make them lose consciousness. Unlike what is happening in town which was a tremendous fight of flesh, strength and mind, this one is a battle that will result in the safety of the rest who are living in this war. The forces have been dispatched and the rest have already infiltrated the castle, as Barrett claims, there were only serv

  • Barrett: Heart of Promise   100 A battle for peace

    That night he visited the Edelgard’s residence, Maynard, who had learned of Barrett’s identity and her significance with the Dragon king’s life. Along with the Yngvirds and other werewolves, they have come together with the dragon kin and several humans who are capable of combat. For the past weeks the human realm is in turmoil as the vampires under Cliverio’s hypnotism and the experimental creatures under the Norhmann association were causing havoc. The local government as well as the military of each country who were aware of the existence of the creatures has decided to join forces in order to protect the civilians and the rest of the community. The soldiers are dispatched to each site and some of the dragons are on the lookout, the wolves were also there to assist them in case they sense a coming danger. At this moment, they have surrounded the Silv

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status