BETRAYAL

24

Michael was getting ready to head to his office when her mom suddenly walked in, she had a look of confusion on her face. She was holding her mobile phone on her hand and she was covering it with the other hand. It looked like she was on the phone with someone.

"Michael I don't know what's going on but someone from I think the police is looking for you," she told him.

Michael took the phone from her hands and placed it on his ears. "Hello?" he called.

"Hello," the person on the other side spoke, it was a man "Is this Mr Michael J Raymond?"

"Yes, it's he." he wondered how he knew that he was alive but decided not to say anything, "Who is this?"

"It's Detective Benjamin from Wohi police offices. We've a person called Haroon Rashid here, do you know him?"

"Yes I do."

"He turned himself in this morning for attempting your murder. We would appreciate if you drop by so that we can record the victim's statement. That way we can start a full investigation. Also Mr Haroon wanted to have a word with you if that's okay with you," He calmly spoke in a professional tone.

"What!? What did you say? He turned himself in??"

"Yes, that's what I said."

"Which police department did you say you were from?"

"Wohi."

"I'll be right there," he told him before hunging up.

He looked at his mother who still looked confused.

"What is going on? Who turned himself in? Why were they looking for you?" Katherine asked him.

"Haroon turned himself in this morning. I was just called  in to give my statement, he also requested to talk to me."

"WHAT??" She exclaimed "He did that?"

"Yeah, I've got to go to the police now. I'll call you after I speak with him. Tell Dad and Winnie for me."

"Wait, I should go with you."

"No, mom. You stay here. I'll call you I promise," he looked at his mother who looked worried. "Don't worry Mom, I'll be fine. It's the police, nothing bad will happen there," he kissed her on her forehead before waving goodbye and walked out.

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Michael walked in the interrogation room where Haroon was in. He was sitting with his head hanging down, his hands on the table and handcuffs on them. The detective who called him told him it was the rules, the criminals can't meet the victims without the cuffs.

"What is the meaning of this? Why are you here?" Michael finally spoke to announce his presence.

Haroon head jolted up after hearing Michael's voice.

"I'm glad you agreed to meet me," Haroon smiled "Seing you from in here I can at least find the strength to smile at you now."

"Why did you turn yourself in?" Michael asked in a stern voice as he sat down facing him.

"This is where I'm supposed to be Mike! I committed a crime," Haroon laughed sadly.

He continued, "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you this when I saw you, but I was so happy to see you, I was so happy that you were alive. I missed you so much. All this time I wished I could turn back time and do things differently, that's the truth. I regretted what I did every single day."

"Do you know how many years is attempted murder? You...You've always been too weak, prison is not for you. You won't survive in there," Michael yelled at him, ignoring what he was saying. He didn't know why he was so angry at his decision. He was supposed to be happy instead!