"Gosh I'm wasted" Clara chuckled staggering on her way home. She has always been this high spirited and free and today, she felt she owed herself a drink and she made a go for it tonight.
"Good a thing I have no where to go tomorrow" Clara smiled as she approached the building."Ellie should spare me the sermon tonight" she hissed. Clara lived with her elder sister, Ellie brooks, they had lost their parents five years ago and managed to pick the pieces of their lives and start off somewhere. Not that they had no relatives, none except one was willing to help, but they couldn't live by her crazy rules, so they left and luckily, they found a way out of their misery after a year of roaming the streets. They're certainly not at the level they were while their parents lived buh at least they could eat and foot the bills, even if late."Wait for me!" Clara yelled to lady inside the elevator before it could close and she put her hand out to prevent it from doing so."Thanks" she smiled sweetly and got in with the lady."5th floor" Clara whispered and the lady smiled before operating the buttons."I feel really nauseous and sleepy" she croaked nearly falling on the other lady who held her."I'm really sorry" Clara apologized."Just don't puke on me jeez" the elevator dinged and they both stepped out taking opposite directions."Shit! My password?" She stood staring at the door."Ellie!!" She yelled banging on the door"Ell... Wait" she paused and tried putting in the password buh it was incorrect."Ellie!!" She banged on the door again before looking up"Oops! Not mine" she giggled seeing the apartment's number and almost immediately the lights went off."Seriously!" She staggered to her door with the aid of the walls.She had just opened the door and stepped in when the lights came back on."Clara?" Ellie called out "I'm freaking home sis!!" She laughed "You're wasted, again" Ellie stood looking at her with hands akimbo."It's just this once okay" Clara would always say after every drink."I'm really drowsy, do you mind?" She chuckled pushing her sister out of her way as she found her bedroom."See you in the morning" Clara muttered before closing her eyes in total surrender to sleep.**By morning, she woke up the the sounds of the sirens.
"Is that the police?" She asked walking over to join Ellie by the window."Not really" Ellie sighed."Ambulance" she stated "An ambulance?" Clara asked"Pretty sure I was loud enough Clara" Ellie sat down on the couch."Mr James Cavendish was found dead this morning" Ellie told her."Our neighbor?""What's with all the questions?" Ellie snapped"How exactly did he die?" Clara asked again"I went over at midnight and ended him" Ellie scoffed."You're reading that again?" Clara asked"None of your business, go make breakfast" Ellie ordered"We should let the butler do it" Clara made fun of her novel. This should be the twentieth time Ellie would be reading the novel 'the butler did it' if counted."Clara not today" Ellie sighed and Clara chuckled before going to the kitchen."How's it going with Tyler?" Clara asked "The way it's supposed to" Ellie hissed"I mean Ellie, we could gain a whole lot more if you'd just say yes to this guy " Clara sighed"Clara, drop it okay, I'm busy right now" Ellie snapped.Tyler Scot is Ellie's boss at the restaurant where she works, he helped them secure the apartment they stay in and even helped in paying half the rent at first when they couldn't afford the whole thing, but he wouldn't let Ellie rest, he claims to have fallen in love with her.The knock on the door interrupted them."You expecting someone?" Clara asked and Ellie just stared at her before heading for the door."Uhh, goodmorning?" She greeted the officers by the door."Detective Wheeler, can I come in?" The robust man standing before her introduced."Like you'd leave if I say no" she muttered opening the door wide enough for him and the other officer."Whats going on?" Clara asked coming out "I just want to ask a few questions that's all" detective Wheeler explained"Please sit" Ellie said "Thanks" he muttered before sitting."Ellie Brooks, am I right?" He asked and she nodded."And your sister, Clara Brooks?" "Yeah" Clara responded "Anyone else here?" He asked"Aside you two? None" Clara rolled her eyes."There's been a murder on the 5th floor" he said."Yeah we know that" Clara rolled her eyes, "we live on the 5th floor" she scoffed"You do know Mr James Cavendish right?" He asked"Seen him around, we're neighbors" Ellie replied"You guys talk?""No, aside greetings when we bump into each other, no" Clara replied."And you?" He asked Ellie and she shook her head negatively."When last did you see him?" He asked again"Last week""Three nights ago" the sisters responded simultaneously."Okay, did he look scared or worried or sick when you saw him?""How did he die?" Ellie asked."That's what we're trying to figure out" detective Wheeler replied her."Was there blood?" She asked again"Yes, he was stabbed" he replied "Now answer my question""We met down the lobby and we greeted, I didn't have the time to look at his face or anything" Clara said."We rode the elevator together but we didn't speak, you don't expect me to stare at him throughout the ride" Ellie said too "Have you noticed anyone strange following him around or something?""Everyone on the block knows Mr James' a manwhore, so anyone strange? Yeah, all the girls that troops in with him are strange " Ellie said."So he brings in girls on a daily" the detective asked"I can't say on a daily, I barely get to see him, so I wouldn't know" she said and the robust man nodded."Thanks Miss Brooks, that would be enough for today" he smiled as he struggled to drag his body off the couch."For today?" Clara exclaimed."Until we done with this case, I think you should be expecting us more often" he said and turned to leave."Goodluck on your case though" Ellie said helping them with the door.TBC...
"Hi, sorry for the delay and all, what can I get you?" Ellie smiled as she handed the couple the menu."I could start you off with some drinks though" she chipped."Champagne would do, we'd have our orders ready by then" the elderly woman smiled and Ellie slightly bowed before rushing off."Such a beauty" she complimented to the hearing of her husband"Not as yourself" he winked"Oh honey" she blushedEllie arrived with the wine and two glasses, "here" she smiled, placing the glasses well on the table before pouring out the content from the bottle."I'll be right back" Ellie smiled after jotting down their order."The boss wants to see you" her colleague said to her and she sighed."Please help me get these to table fifteen" she said to the girl who nodded and left pushing the trolley along.Ellie adjusted her clothes and her hair, she hesitated before giving a knock."Ellie?" She heard his voice from within"Yes sir"she replied loudly"Come in" "You sent for me?" She said standing b
From the reports he had gotten... he'd go over the CCTV footage a couple of times looking for God knows what. The robust bastard lived for moments like this, it was his purpose. He wanted a thorough job done, after all, it was murder. "The test results are out" an officer announced walking to his table."Thanks" he managed o mutter without looking up from what he had his eyes fixed on. Not until after the officer had left did he open the envelope he was given. As suspected, they all matched, next in line was to find a match amongst the neighbors, though Clara popped up in his mind at first thought.Looking at the young damsel, he would never tag her a murderer, she looked so innocent but he had come across a few during his working days with such an appearance.Staring at the result, he grunted before releasing a sigh, the Brooks would really be tired of seeing his face.**"Babe over here" Thomas beckoned from the room as Carly catwalked to her bare chested hunk of a boyfriend. The
It had become a routine between the two, one racing down the stairs with the other chasing after him."Reece please stop, I'm tired" Winter cried."Catch me if you can" he stuck his tongue out at her."You'd be late for school, I'm done with school" she reminded him and he stopped abruptly, she'd always play that card once she's exhausted."Got ya!" She smiled grabbing the little guy by his arm."Cause I let ya" he'd always say.Not like she had this special duty of brushing his teeth and literally bathing him, it had become part of her, she had done the bathing part when he was younger but not now, still he enjoyed her company in the bathroom.They'd tell stories and discuss like they were mates or something."I'd leave without you" Sophia would remind her brother everyday "Aunt Winter would take me to school" he would reply"No I will not, hurry up so you can leave with your sister" Winter urged him and his face fell.Soon, the kids were ready to zoom off after breakfast and all an
Two months ago...Clara sat in a restaurant down the road, not so far from their apartment. She worked several part time jobs and this was her free time, she decided to eat out. Once in awhile, you treat yourself to a nice meal not minding your paycheck."...they had been caught at exactly 2am...." The news kept going as she felt a presence beside her."I think I've seen you around beautiful" the male voice sounded and she turned to stare."Mr James?" She smiled"You do know me" he smiled"Who wouldn't know the chatty reporter, Mr James Cavendish" she smiled, she was in a happy mood"Brooks? Am I right?" He smirked"I see you did your digging as usual.. Clara... Clara Brooks" she laughed."I can't help it" he grinned."What are you doing here anyway?" He asked"Probably the same thing that brought you here" she replied"Nice answer" he chuckled"Why don't I treat you to a better meal than this" he offered."I think I've got this part covered, I take what I can pay for" she replied cur
"Detective! You need to see this" he rushed in with the tab in his hand."What?" Wheeler sighed"Here" he placed the tablet in front of him."What is this?" Wheeler asked not understanding a thing."The little CCTV positioned right towards his door in his apartment captured this" he pointed and the detective squinted his eyes."What the..." Wheeler gasped as he stared at the foot that was almost invisible, leaving the apartment, clothed in brown boots."Miss Brooks had black sandals on" he said"Potter?" He called the attention of the man."Yes" officer potter replied him"Get me the footage from that day, starting from morning down to evening" he ordered and potter nodded before leaving."This is going to be hard" he sighed.Mr James Cavendish had been a reporter before he died, it was hard for wheeler to investigate secretly because the press badly wanted the publicity.***"That's the only option left Ellie" Clara said again"Hmm" Ellie hummed"Ellie, look at me? Do you want me to
"can I come in?" He decided to speak up after minutes of staring at each other."I don't like visitors" she insisted "Oh Nina, we're just neighbors" he smiled trying to persuade her."I have nothing to say to you sir" she said flatly"Oh please, do call me James" he grinned"Mr. James, I have nothing to say to you" she said yet again and tried to slam the door but he put out his foot preventing her from doing so."I heard you make perfect lattes" he smiled"No one says that" "Fine, you caught me" he chuckled raising his hand in surrender, "but I want to find out if you do, I'd gladly spread the word around then" he smiled and shoved his way in while she stared at him"Nice place you have here, so sad you staying alone" he blabbed but Nina remained at her spot with a blank expression."Should I sit or?" Mr James asked"You let yourself in already.." she rolled her eyes."You love collecting artworks huh?" He asked trying to touch a painting but she sneered at him"Painted them myself
#Flashback"Sorry, my bad" Clara chuckled as she apologized."Jeez bitch watch it!" Carly snapped"Bitch?! I apologized already" Clara retorted"You stepped on me""..and I apologized, but bitch? Take that back" Clara snapped.She had accidentally stepped on Carly's foot while rushing to get to the elevator."You prefer to be called a slut?" Carly chuckled"Too bad I ain't like you" Clara smirked"Did you just call me a slut?!" Carly gasped"I pretty sure I didn't mention that word in my speech earlier" Clara grinned enjoying the anger on her faceDing! Sounded the elevator as the doors whooshed open"See you later neighbor" Clara rolled her eyes but Carly went after her pulling her by the hair"Trust me, you don't want to get in my black book" she growled "Jeez, let go" Clara winced in pain knocking her hand off."You're sick Carly, I don't know what this is all about, but I'm determined to have a blissful day ahead of me and you or no one can ruin that" she spat and walked off.#fl
Ellie cleared her throat once more before giving a knock at the door. There was no response, she used the bells next, she could hear footsteps approaching from within and she took a step backward. Nina looked through the hole and saw Ellie to her surprise. She opened up sticking her head out and giving her a look that spelt _need something?_"Uhhh... Hi" Ellie gave her best smile but Nina blinked in maybe response."Can I come in?" She asked and Nina sighed before letting her in"Thanks" Ellie muttered as she stepped in.They got to the living room and she sat down"Hi" Ellie started again"You said that already" Nina rolled her eyes."Nina, you do know Mr James is dead and my sister's in jail for it" "Never knew she's the type to kill" Nina chuckled"Cause she ain't, Clara would never hurt a fly, I need your help Nina" she blurted her reason out."If he wasn't dead someone would still kill him" Nina said in her head."My help with what?" She asked instead"As much as my sister is in