Jumping into the car and quickly taking off, the snowy weather didn't make driving conditions better either. At exactly 9 on the dot my phone began ringing, taking a quick glance over at my phone the caller ID displayed Jay. I ended up letting the phone ring since I didn't want to endanger others and on top it was against the law to use the phone while inside a car. Jay seemingly adamant let the call ring for an eternity till finally it stopped. Instantaneously the phone began to ring again the caller ID displaying Jay again, this time answering the call putting it on loud speaker, "bro I'm driving I can't talk right now" I said to him before he could say anything.
"Dude you're driving to the office right?" he asked with a hint is hesitation in his voice.
"Yeah of course why??? Sorry I'm late.... I lost track of time..." I replied.
"No worries see you then dude." He said.
"No worries later bro." I replied before he hang up the call.
'Hmmm I wonder what's going ..... What's with all the cloak and dagger and asking me to come into the office...
Eventually arriving at the office building parking my car and making my way through security, I made my way to the top floor where his office located.
"Morning Mr. Phu, what brings you to Jays office this morning?" Emma said her face lighting up with a smile.
"You don't have any idea either?... I was hoping you'd give me a heads up. I said to her with a smile.
"All I know is Jay entered this morning, with two other gentleman, no idea who they are though, never seen them before." She informed me
"Ohhh.... okay... thanks for the heads up." I smiled at her.
"Anytime" she replied smiling and began getting back to her work.
Entering into the offer, there were two gentlemen talking to Jay exactly what Emma informed me. Jays face looked a little distraught. Silently listening to the two gentleman nodding occasionally.
His eyes met mine, "Dude come in take a seat he said pointing at the seat next to him, Officers this is Paul.
'Detectives? What do detectives want to do with me???....."Two Caucasian gentleman dressed in normal clothing turned to me. "Hi I'm detective Johnson and this is my partner detective Thomas.
"Hello I'm Paul. Mind if I ask what is going on?" I asked politely.
"Sorry for ambushing you like this, we just came to ask a few questions." Thomas asked me.
I nodded and took a seat, Jay also taking a seat beside me. "Okay....." I responded.
"Well we came to tell you the grim news that Emilia was found dead at her apartment early late last night" Thomson informed me of the grim news.
I sat back in disbelief.... "This can't be.... this must be some kind sick joke?" I said looking at Jay.
"Dude.... it a true..... The story check out." Jay replied with a frown.
My head starting whirling out of control, unable to comprehend the news they just fed me. "This can't be, I have a miss call and a message from her yesterday!" I said trying to refute their story.
"I know this is a tough time for you, but that is why we are here....." Johnson said speaking in a calm and relaxed voice.
"After questioning her husband and Family members some of them has said that you might have had some involvement.
"Me? What..... That can't be...I haven't seen or spoken to her for over 5 years." I said shocked at the accusation.
"Judging by your reaction from the new, we believe you have absolutely no involvement." Johnson added.
"Yes but we will still need to take you in for questioning and a statement, if it's okay for you. "Thomas asked.
"Yeah sure .... Anything." I answered standing up ready to go with them.
"Dude I'll call Kan." He said as we began to leave his office.
"No need.... "I said walking out.
Walking out with the two detectives Emma's looked on in confusion "Mr. Phu what's going on?" She asked extremely worried for me. Entering the lift we began descending to the ground floor.
My mind was in total shock from disbelief, all I could think about was the call and message I ignored. Running through countless scenarios in my head. Maybe if I just responded I might have prevented all this.....
"Mr…. Phu…. This way." Johnson said leading me through the car park.
Getting into the back seat of the car, we made our way back to the station. "Can you tell me what her cause of death was?" I asked quietly.
"We'll inform you of the details when we get back to the station." Johnson replied, concentrating on the driving.
Arriving at the station, I exited the car quietly and began the process of signing myself in and follow the two detectives into a room with a large desk and four chairs.
"Please Mr. Phu take a seat." Johnson said pointing at a seat and taking the other one opposite to me.
"Would you like a drink?" Johnson offered.
"Okay….. Water or a cola please…." I requested.
Johnson gave Thomas a firm nod, which Thomas returned and exited the room. Johnson began reading me my rights, and some other technical jargon I didn't understand and asking me to sign something which I obliged.
"Now let's get the interview started.
"Would u kindly state your name, age and address please." He asked.
After finishing answering his question his partner came with if a bottle of water and a bottle of cola with a large file under his armpit.
"Here u go Mr. Phu please make yourself comfortable." Tomas said taking a seat beside his partner passing to him he file.
"So Paul please explain to me your relationship with Emilia." Johnson asked flicking through the file.
"Well….. We dated for about a month but broke up for reasons, before that we were on and off friends for hmm…. 8 maybe 9 years….. and then we stopped all contact at the end of the same year we broke up.. I think 2015.
"Ahhh I see…. and prior to yesterday there has been no contact from either of you?" He carried on question.
"No…. she blocked me her phone, and I have no social media." I answered
"Okay so from what I understand she also tried to contact you yesterday?" He asked.
"Yes but I didn't pick up or reply to her message." I answered.
"May I ask why?" He probed further.
"Because at the time I was on a date with an old friend." I replied.
"And she can vouch for you?" He asked.
"Yeah….. We spent the whole night together I answered.
"Would you mind if we could have her number so we can verify your story?" He requested.
"Sure … do you want it now?" I asked.
"Yeah sure…. I'll jot it down" He said.
Opening my phone proceeded by giving them Jade's number.
"Just out of curiosity, do u know when or who she got married to?" He asked further.
"Nope…. Like I said we cut all contact, I'm not friends with her friends groups either, and the only acquaintance we have in common is Jay and he doesn't ever talk about her to me." I answered him.
"Well…. Mr. Phu, I think that concludes our interview." Johnson informed me.
"Was that it?" I asked.
"Yeah… providing Jade vouches for your location last night, I can't really see any motive or any involvement with her death." Johnson answered.
"Could u tell me how she died?" I requested.
"Sorry I'm not allowed to reveal that information." He replied.
"I understand... can I go?" I asked frowning.
"Yeah sure… let's get you signed out and stuff" Johnson said standing up and leading the way.