17: Distant affections and reasoning

Damien immediately put his arms round me for protection. We all watched as a tall man in police uniform entered the house. My mom looked confused and my dad......well the same thing. Only relaxed.

"Officer. How may I help you?" My dad asked.

"We received a search warrant to check your house for files" the man lifted his ID card indicating his an official officer. My dad nodded without any complaint. The man called his men and soon, they were moving around the house.

"What is going on?" Mom asked dad. He just shrugged. I think this is the time to address the elephant that's been in the room.

"Dad. Trails of theft was found with you. " I said mildly not to cause a scene and draw the officers to us. Mom gasped and dad looked confused.

"What?" He almost roared but I clinged to his shirt begging him to tell me that it's not true.

"Recently, someone has been stealing shares from my company. It was traced to your account" Damien said. Dad shook his head. Mom was crying.

"And you believe I'll