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8 "Ruthie - A Gruesome Crime"

“Ruthie, wake up!"

I woke up to my mother shaking my whole body. I slowly opened my eyes and sat up.

"Wha-What is it?"

"The police are looking for you."

I blinked at her, unsure if I heard her correctly.

"The... police?"

My sleepy mind gradually woke up, and my eyes widened at her.

"The police?" I echoed.

“Yes!" Mom stressed. "And I don't know why. I haven't asked yet. Ernesto just told me."

My mouth parted, and I was speechless for a whole minute while she narrowed her eyes at me.

"Do you have anything to say to me, Ruthie? Are you in any trouble?"

I rubbed my face with my palm and tried to shake the memory that seemed covered by a thick cloud. I don't understand why the police are looking for me.

"Mom, how... how did I get here in my room?" I asked, ignoring her question about the police when I finally recalled bits of what happened last night.

Her head tilted, and she eyed me like I was asking something stupid.

"What do you mean how you got into your room?"

I turned my whole bod
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