"That is the evil woman, the one who said she was going to kill me and she almost did".I glared in her direction in surprise as I listened to what she was saying with my mouth agape. What was she talking about?
"Nora, what did you do to Bella?". Ms. Madalyn called out from behind the car, that's when I realized it was Bella, even her voice was unrecognizable. She leaned against the car, with a bandage wrapped around her head, crutches in both hands, Goodness! She had just one leg. Holy Jesus! What is happening? Am I dreaming or something? She had both legs yesterday and today she had just one.
"Arrest that woman already or better still, let me just do to her, the same thing she did to my daughter". A middle-aged woman with dark brown hair, short and having a big Tommy, said, standing beside Bella and supporting her.
What are they all talking about??
"What is going on here?". My mother asked, standing behind me and Nolan looked at the car and then looked at me. Firstly, I got money sent to me on valentine's day and secondly, I got someone's daughter beat up and left with one leg, and now the police are at my doorstep to arrest me. That must be what is in Nolan's head right now. How was I supposed to explain to them that I know nothing about all of these?
Since I have not been able to ask a single question about what this is all about. How can I possibly beat someone up like this and have their legs chopped off??. And yes I admit that we got into a fight yesterday, however, it was nothing like this. I only slapped her and she managed to escape from the bottle I threw up in her direction. With that, I left the restaurant and came to my house. I have not left home until this morning.
"I don't know either!". I looked at my mother whose gaze was fixed on the people outside.
"You this cheap baster, how could you stand there and lie. You did this to me. You sent some unknown men to kill me yesterday after I left work. You're such a devil". She cried, snuggling her round head into her mother's chest. "She is lying, mother. I know nothing about what she is accusing me of, and by the way, she picked up on me first".
I know, I shouldn't have said the last part. That could be implicating. However, I did not do that to her. She is one bad trouble maker, someone else must have done that to her.
"Did you fight with her or did you not, Nora?". Come on mother. I passed a hand through my hair as I bit on my lower lip. "I did mother. But she started it first. I was only defending myself and I swear I know nothing about this". I let the tears roll down my eyes, looking at my mother pleadingly. She should trust me. I did not do this. "Believe me, Nolan. I did nothing to her". Nolan did not say anything as he looked at me with disappointment on his face. I was done for, nobody believes me.
"You admitted that you fought with her. So it's only possible to take you along with us. To further explain this". A medium size police officer, with a pot belly, walked in my direction with handcuffs in his hand. "I fought with her, but I did not do that to her". I pleaded. He gave me deaf ears. "Say something Mother, tell them, I did not do this. You know me better". I cried out loud, hoping someone could say something but no one was doing it. "She did this to me. I heard the two men called her name and told me to stay away from her. She paid them". Her weak voice sounded in the area and she looked so murderous.
They told her to stay away from me. Goodness! Who? And why? Who paid them?
"Stop saying that. My daughter wouldn't do such a thing. I'm aware of your stupid behavior. So I warned you to stay away from her". My mother finally said, pointing a figure over at Bella and her mother.
"So much trust I guess. Why don't you ask her how she got the money for your surgery? Of course she slept with some old fool".
I turned my head in my mother's direction, in an attempt to tell her not to believe that idiot, but it was already late. The old woman slumped to the floor as though some heavy weight had been thrown on her.
"You dare say no such thing against my sister. You know nothing ". Nolan warned her, trying to support my mother on the floor. "Move now, Miss". My hands have been cuffed behind. I turned back to look at my mother, who was lost for words and had said nothing to me yet.
"Whoever did this to you, I hope they kill you completely after this". I spat with anger, passing in front of Bella. I was tempted to kick the half leg so that she could go all numb to the floor.
The police officer behind me shoved me into the car and drove to the station.
***
"You would be there, till further notice. This is an attempted murder case and you might be sentenced to some years imprisonment if you don't watch your tongue". The officer said, closing the iron doors in my face.
"It is you and your family members that would be put to some years in imprisonment and not me". I yelled back, not minding if he heard me or not. Every one of them is just as stupid as Bella. crazy people.
I moved to one end of the room and sat on my butt, clutching my hands around my knees, with my head resting on my on them.
And now that I think of it, who is doing this to me? , first the money and now this!
"Who the fuck are you, show yourself". I said in a high-pitched tone and I could hear my voice echoing in the cell.
I don't know what happened, but it's like I heard a voice. I get up from the floor and dust my jeans with my hands, before walking toward the iron doors. I peered my eyes outside, but I did not see anyone. I sigh and was about to carry my frustrated self inside when my eyes came in contact with a white card on the floor. I hesitated for a moment, before going down to pick it up.
With the paper in my hands, I opened it up and read it.
"Hey, Miss Nora Peyton.
It was the 14th yesterday and I thought of granting your wish. You wished someone could get rid of her and I did. I can kill her today if that pleases you".
And don't bother, you would leave that filthy place before night falls and no one will dare question you ever again".
M.T
M.T M.T, Who the fuck are you M.T?. What in the world are you trying to get me into?? Goodness!.