"you said...?" the woman voice came out hoarsely from across the table where she sat oppositely facing the man dressed in a police uniform."you said what"?she asked again finding it difficult to believe what he just said.
"I said no survivors was found left nor were their dead bodies found either"he hissed in annoyance like he was tired of telling her that but the women was still not convinced.
"you mean not even a single student 'd survive the attack"? she asked still doubtful of the man's words
"you heard me right"! he stated through gritted teeth slamming his fist hard against the table during the process.
the woman fragile body shook involuntarily as a result,slowly she dipped her shaking hands into the pocket of her coat and then brought out an old. worn out photo in the photo was a picture of a young smiling beautiful teenage girl with a long curly light brown hair and beautiful set of big brown eyes that shone brightly as at the time she took the photo. mere looking at the photograph one 'd notice the striking resemblance between the woman and the girl in the photo and It could only be assumed that the girl was no other than the woman's daughter."here....the woman stated placing the photo on the table before pushing it across towards the man"that's a photo of my daughter she was among the students who boarded that cruise ship tho, I doubt if she really died on that ship accident but either ways I want you to conduct another research for her body either dead or alive bring her back to me and...
"enough"!the man cut her off abruptly with one frustrated growl he glared angrily at her why the hell was she being so persistent"look Mrs Craig 've told you this countless of times now that the case've been closed and you aren't expecting me to. re conduct another research on that sea after all the previous search and research had given the same results that no one had survive the accident and all dead bodies probably must have got eaten by sharks or any other sea creatures but if you're still not satisfied with these results then you could conduct your own research yourself but when It comes to me there's nothing I can do further"the man slammed with a tone of finality and by the time he concluded his speech the tears she'd been trying to hold back all these whiles freely began to flow down her cheeks no doubt she felt so sad,angry and at the same time aggrieved the man words's were just like adding salt to a stinging wound if only he knew what It's takes to loses one's daughter at such a crucial time if not to anyone else but to Mrs Craig this was one of the most crucial time of her life where she'd barely cleared off her name from the scandal and yet to be hit again by such a shocking loss of her only daughter.
with eyes still covered in tears and with an heavy heart she grabbed the photo and bolted up towards the door but paused half way as she suddenly remembered something,and with teary red eyes she turned to glare at the man
"I'm gonna be leaving now but just know this isn't over yet,someday you'll find yourself in a situation just like mine or even worst than mine then you're gonna remember me for this word's"and with that she stormed out of his office leaving the man somewhat stunned but either way he brushed it off aside.
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standing in the middle of the lone forest I stared admiringly at the beauty of nature itself every thing was great looking so beautiful and breathtaking the colors of the flowers that sprouted all over the place and so was trees with different fresh and delicious looking fruits I don't why but this place looks extremely cozy for me and the air smells nice I wondered as I twirled around just to breath in some fresh breath, but stopped abruptly when I noticed something at one end of forest I spotted a familiar masculine figure who'd his back turned on me and hands on either side of his pocket standing by the river side obviously exploring the forest just like me,squinting and narrowing my eyes several times I tried making out if it was really him but since he was miles away I couldn't really get a better view of him,so immediately out of curiosity I began to take few steps towards it brushing off the leaves and grasses that were blocking of my view aside I jumped over the fallen trees and broken thorns as I hasten up my steps towards it .but stopped at a spot a few miles away to hid behind one trees where I believe I could get a better view of him,taking my time to peep several times at him I studied his features very well that even with his back still turned on me I'd already guess who it was.
"Dad"!I called out immediately when I needed no one to tell me it was him even his light brown hair that one features I inherited from him had already said it all.
immediately he spurned around to look at me with a shocked and startled expression like he wasn't expecting to see me there and with the cold look on his eyes couped with the frown on his face I could tell he wasn't really happy to see me.
"Dad"! I squealed in excitement again not really minding his cold reception towards me,and with arms outstretched I ran towards him in an attempt to hug him but just then he suddenly gestured with his hand telling me to stop and before I knew it my body involuntarily halted on track. I tried moving my feets occasionally but it refused to move like it was under a spell or something whatever it was I couldn't really tell.
"don't move rihanna don't even think of coming near"Dad warned sternly
"b...but dad why?"I choked up on my words in tears.
"look rihanna this isn't time to argue stuff with me you've to go back you don't belong here"dad stated in annoyance.
"but dad....
"I said go back home this isn't your time yet"dad warned but I still remain undaunted
"no!there's no way I'm going back there I'm tried of life out there can't you see that ever since you left us my whole life had completely drained into a mess barely two weeks after your death mom got involved into a scandal with principal mark as if that's not enough ken broke with me using the scandal as an excuse and now.....and now.....I trailed off in tears even before I'd say the last few words
"I'm sorry for all you must've gone through"his expression unexpectedly soften as he stared at me with a concerned look"but you still've to go"
"but...