Opaque

Chapter 6

Following the Bloody Trails IIII
Chapter 6

I spun the ballpen then sat back.
Taking deep breaths.
Reviewing the pictures...
I landed my finger on the victim's body.

Brooke... I tried forgetting what I had dreamt about earlier.

Argh... I should've gotten that little paper... Manda remembers the paper that fell through the jar, back when she inspected the house.

Manda sighed
What should I do now...
For now I should get a laptop...
I stood up then went out of my room.
Spotted Matthew studying...

I walked slowly trying to not disturb him.

Manda? You need something? He turned putting his book face down.

Don't want to disturb, but do you have a spare laptop I could use? He stood up then went to his room.
After waiting for him...

You can use mine, the others are already broken.
He handed his worn out laptop.

Thank you..
Manda then turned to her room, suddenly Matthew held Manda's shoulder.

Confused I looked at him.
Don't think of anything stupid okay?
He then let go of Manda.

With a blank expression I looked at him
Don't worry I would tell you anyway.
Left with a smirk, I went back to my room.

Alright...
I started the laptop, began to search "Sam Brooklyn".
I spotted an article about her says..

Sam Brooklyn
36
Born: May 13, 1988
Died: April 9, 2024
Cause of Death: Strangulation

"On April 9th Sam Brooklyn's body was discovered, reported by her friend Manda Hogers, believed to be the suspect of Sam's misfortune."
"Estimated time of death is 01:34 A.M."

"Information will update to its latest."

Scrolled under the page I found a picture of me.

"Manda Hogers..."
"If you find her please give us a call."

Suddenly Manda slammed the laptop.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes

Death by strangulation...? How about the wound on her head... Maybe the suspect is trying confuse me...

Manda sighed then stood up and went to the window.
She looked over the buildings surrounding her, birds landing on the electric poles, people casually hanging out... Manda thought...

I need that paper...
It has to be him...

After deep thinking... Night came.

...

Snores were heard in the living room.
It belonged to Matthew.
Then a strong scent more like an aroma came to Matthew slowly opening his eyes.

"What is this smell? It smells good."
I took off the book that was covering my face. I realized I slept while I was studying.

To my surprise it was Manda cooking.
"Well I did not know she could cook.. but who knows it might taste bad.."
I slowly approached her.

Hey! You prepare the table alright?

She caught me, well what did I expect.

Woo! I didn't know you could cook.
I went close to her to get the plates ready.