I just checked my watch for the time and it was exactly 9:15 am, I have to hurry up to meet with
Dr Amanda before going for my shift later that morning.
“Good morning Miss Kate” I heard behind me, “good morning” I responded before I could even turn back. A young man in his late twenties in a neat
police uniform was standing right behind me.
To say I was shocked would be an understatement, “how may I help you officer?” I asked.
“Please miss, you have been invited to the polices stationfor a statement.” “Okay,” I answered. With that I entered a journey with an unknown destination.
Back at the station, I was taken to the interrogation room.
“Good morning, Miss Kate, my name is Emma Well and am the detective in charge of the case. So Miss, can you narrate what happened on May 6th?” he asked. I narrated the incident of that night to him.
“Do you remember the place he was going to? or the name of the person he spoke with over the phone?” he asked.
“No” I replied. That was it for today I thought in my mind, let me get this over with and go for medical check-up.
“Did anything happen later that morning?” he asked. “Which morning?” I asked trying to grasp the meaning of that question. “Well nothing much” I replied.
“However, the files I have here said otherwise” he said with a smirk, “anything you’re not telling me?” he asked.
“I had a little altercation with Albert’s mom” I found myself mumbling with realization.
“The report we have said that: you assaulted Mrs Melissa in her house and threatened to kill her.”
“What!?” I shouted, there was no such thing I thought. Then I remembered Melissa’s last words:” Kate you will pay for this.”
As we were talking, detective Emma received a phone call that a search warrant have been issued for my apartment.
Melissa would not let go of a golden opportunity to remove me from Albert’s life.
“Kate” he called, after receiving the second call, “I think you’ll be spending some time with us today and for the next forty-eight hours, if no conclusive evidence is found then you would be free to go then” he said with resignation.
I knew that instant that he was puzzled by the whole incident. “… there are lots of loopholes in the case…” I overheard him saying to the other detective, a female in her thirties who I would later know as Kayla.
Albert is a secret agent, I thought I have made peace with his secret and not interfering with his work.
“If only I had known,” I said with regret,” just if only, I would have paid more attention to his work.”
“Here are your flowers, please sign on it” he continued; that brought me back to reality. Who would bring me flowers on a day like this? I thought; whatever.
On looking up it was a red rose, something about it made me want to throw up. Who would gift me a rose flower?
At this time all the officers were watching me from behind the interrogation room probably trying to decipher my reaction.
I clearly saw Melissa there making a scene. I couldn’t make out what she was saying, however I couldn’t help but imagine the slanderous comments she would be making about me.
Emma’s POV I put on the radio, the news was already everywhere about Kate’s running for mayorial office. I was pleasantly surprised by her decision even after everything she had been through for years she still came out better. I am very happy for her. On getting to the station, Kayla, Vin and Lynn were very excited and happy for her. It was like I was the one running for office, I felt huge burden on me each time I remember that. The news turned Winster county mayorial candidates upside down; because right now Kate is the most popular person in Winster county. Stanley’s POV The campaign was hectic for me because she made me her campaign manager. We focused on reaching out to the youth in correctional facilities, women empowerment and environmental preservation. Before the election, Kate already has 70% of the polls. I have not had a good sleep since then, but I was very happy. This is one of the things I love doing. Helping Kate is li
Kate’s POV I was at loss on what to wear. Even though we have dated for long, I rejected his proposal once. Then our relationship became cold. But since I came back to Winster county, my heart has been skipping each time I see him. Finally, I saw the pink gown I have been looking for. It was Emma that bought it for me. It was already 7pm, I dressed up as early as 6:40pm occasionally sweating. Finally, he called me that he has come to pick me up. Melissa was very supportive and excited for me. As I stepped out, I saw him standing near his car dressed in black tuxedo suit. He came forward and took my hands. Emma’s POV I decided to look good today. I even went to the salon to cut my hair and sideburns. I was leaning on my car waiting for her to come out. Finally, she came out. She looks very beautiful in that pink gown. “Where are we going?” she asked. “It is a secret,” I answered. We arrive
Kate’s POV I have not seen Chris for three years. He looks healthy and happy. “I am doing great,” I answered. I saw that he has really changed. He was very excited to see me. “When is your parole coming up?” “Few months from now, after which I will do community service for one.” “Where do you want to serve?” I asked out of curiosity. “Youth correctional facility centre,” he answered. After Chris, the next stop for us was Tanner’s. He looked younger than he was before. Maybe it is because of his low cut hair. “Kate, it has been a long time; you look great,” he complimented. I smiled. “How are you doing?” I asked Tanner’s POV Kate was the first person that ever treated me like a human being. It is such a pity that I was a jerk back then. I don’t deserve her. “I am doing great, I have been to therapy. I am healing and working as well.” Kate’s POV I was pleasantly surprised. “That means that
Kate’s POV I was a bit nervous when climbing the podium, but now all my fear seems to have disappeared. The sound of people’s applause was deafening. I smiled, I believe I did well. People were coming up to me for photos and autographs. “What is going on?” I asked myself. I could see Emma among the crowd. He gave me a thumbs up and winked at me. Even though I rejected his proposal one year ago, he has always been there for me. My heart is beginning to open to the idea of marriage. Vin’s POV I and Emily prepared the venue for the dinner. Emily is always meticulous with such things. We booked a restaurant down the alley of Park Avenue. After the anniversary we all moved there. The old gang: Emma, Lynn, Kayla, Kate, Stanley, Dr Amanda, Emily, myself and Eddie who is joining us for the first time. “Welcome back Kate!” we all chorused as she stepped in with Emma. She was still a bit bashful! Emily’s POV
Emma’s POV We chatted with Melissa for a long time. Albert was playing around the house. It is already 3pm, we have to get going for the requiem mass for sheriff Morgan’s anniversary. “Be a good boy and listen to grandma. Mommy have to meet some friends,” she instructed Albert. He nodded and ran off playing with Melissa. As we were exiting the house we could hear him and Melissa playing and laughing. I held Kate tightly with as we entered the car to attend the anniversary. Kate’s POV When we got there, I was really surprised. The whole place was quite different from what it was three years ago. Interesting! As I stepped out of the car, I saw Kayla. She was the first to greet me. The last time I saw her was when they bid me farewell at the airport. “How have you been?” I asked. My eyes immediately went to the flashy ring on her fingers. “Congratulations to you and Eddie!” I could see the bulge that has began to f
Stanley’s POV “What gave you the confidence to defend Chris and Tanner?” I scratched my chin for answers. “ Everyone has the right to be heard. When I heard their stories, it reminded me of the daily struggles of many indigent teenagers.” “Were you pleased with the results?” she asked.I laughed heartily. “Of course. That was one of my most memorable cases ever. It reminded me that once we put hope in people they are bound to reciprocate it with love.” Emma’s POV “How do you feel about being the new Sheriff?” she asked “I feel nervous and excited at the same time.” “What ideals do you want to uphold as the sheriff?” “Security, peace, hope and inclusiveness,” I answered. She asked Kayla, Vin and Lynn different questions from work to their personal lives and what have you. Finally she turned to Kate and asked her, “what is your plan for the future?” We all turned and steadied our eyes on her. “I want to be