The Mafia Reaper

Sapphire's POV

Everybody's been talking about the incident yesterday. You could hear Peter's name everywhere. Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe what happened to him. Even I am curious about who the suspect is and what's his motive to do such crime. As what I've heard, Peter is known to be friendly and kind so why would someone want to kill Peter? It's the first time that this kind of incident happened in the academy, and since it had happened, the school has been busy having meetings so classes have been suspended.

I'm heading towards the cafeteria to meet with the girls for lunch. While on the way, my phone rang so I grabbed it inside my pocket. I rolled my eyes as soon as I saw who was calling. I swiped to answer the call. "What do you want?"

"I heard what happened yesterday. Are you fine? Did something happen to you?" his voice was weary.

"Nah. I'm fine. Why?" I felt my stomach growling. I want to eat already.

"I'm just worried. Be careful okay? Don't trust anyone. They're just around you." I frowned. What's this old man saying?

"What are you say---"

"I'll have to hang up now. I have meetings to attend. Take care of yourselves. Bye." After that he ended the call and left me hanging. What does he mean by "they're just around you" ? He must be on drugs.

"We need to talk." Suddenly, someone blocked my way. His eyes were staring at me blankly. Well I'm glad he showed up in front of me. I couldn't find him yesterday and he has what I'm curious about.

"Good. I also need something from you." He grabbed my arm and pulled me away. His grip was tight and hurting me!

"Hey douche! Let go of my arm, you freak!" He ignored me and continued pulling me. I sighed and hand no choice but to let myself be pulled by him.

We stopped near the Junior's Building. No one's here. Everyone must be in the cafeteria. I glanced at my watch and saw that it was already 12:30 PM. I should make this quick. I'm starving.

He let go of my arm. Damn it! Now my arm is turning red from his grip! "You know you could've just let me walk on my own."

"Why would I? So you could escape from your doings?" His question made me confused. What's this freak saying?

He grabbed something inside his pocket. It was familiar and is what I've been dying to read. The rolled paper that the victim had on his hand. It still had is blood. "Explain this." He handed me the paper.

I read what's on the piece of paper. I thought it'll solve the case but the message written just made me confused even more. What's this? I someone trying to frame me or what? Or is someone pulling some pranks on me?

"This is just a taste of my wrath. Still far from my final shot. The game hasn't began, so prepare yourself before you go gone. —Quinzel"

"Now tell me Sapphire Quinzel, how are you connected to the suspect? Or should I ask, are you the suspect?"

"Woah wait hold on, you're suspecting me? Are you that stupid Mr. Harrison? Don't you think it would've been too obvious? If I were the killed why would I even write my surname on the paper? Isn't that stupidity? If I were the killer I would've used a code name." Do I even look like a killer? If I really am the suspect then that makes me the stupidest human being! But that made me think, is Quinzel his/her codename? Or she/he really is a Quinzel? Is there another Quinzel in the academy? As far as I know Dad is an only son and has no relatives. He grew up alone so it's impossible, unless Dad was lying but I'm sure he's not! This is tearing up my mind.

Cameron tightly squeezed my shoulders all of a sudden. His eyes was full of anger. "Just make sure it was not you because the moment I find out that I am right..." He then choked me. "...I'll make sure you will rot in hell." He le go of me and left with heavy steps. Looking at his back fading away made my eyes roll. He's such a freak. He thinks he's a hero who's about to save the day! Lol whatever.

After all that I went to the cafeteria. The girls must be there already.

"What took you so long? Where have you been?" As soon as I arrived, Clarizza asked me questions. I ignored her question and sat. I took Gianna's taco and started eating. I'm starving.

"Hey! That's mine!" Gianna pouted, which I ignored.

"I heard that Hunter is trying to solve Peter's case." Alyssa said.

"Well, that's how Hunter is. He always solve the school's mysteries. Remember the issue about Olivia? It was him who looked for the person who spread those rumors." Olivia had an issue? It's not surprising really. That bitch has a lot of problems.

"What was the issue?" I asked.

"Rumor says that Olivia is a spy from the school's rival. She almost got killed because of the rumor. Everyone tried to kill her. But thanks to Hunter, he saved Olivia's ass. Hunter found out that it was one of Olivia's enemy who spread the rumor." Alyssa explained. The story is disappointing. Everyone here is disappointing. How can they not be able to kill Olivia? I mean, if only we got here earlier then I would've been able to kill that clown.

"Yeah, and that's where she started obsessing over Hunter. After the incident, she acted like she's the queen of the academy." Clarizza added.

"If everyone almost killed her, why is everyone afraid of her?" Gianna asked.

"It's because she threatened everyone. Since Hunter saved her, she thinks that he likes her. She'd use Hunter's name if somebody tries to get on her way. Everybody's afraid of the Eight Scorpions. She told everyone that she's the queen of the school and we have no choice but to praise her. Since everyone feared that Hunter might get to them and also out of guilty, they praised Olivia." I want to laugh at her childishness. Lol, she doesn't look like a queen to me. She's more like a clown.

"Omg. Is that..." Gianna was looking at a direction not far from where we are. I turned to that direction as well and was also surprised to see someone very familiar to us.

"Seichi?" I can't be wrong. It is him! He's standing with his hands in his pocket while wandering his eyes around like he was looking for something or someone. His eyes landed on our direction. He flashed a grin and waved at us. It took seconds before he walked towards us.

"Hey girls." He greeted. My forehead creased and I think I've got an idea why he's here.

"Don't tell me that what I'm thinking right now is right."

"Well, when were you ever wrong, Sapphire? You're always right. I'm here to guard the both of you. I'll be joining you here in the academy. So, mind if I sit with you guys?" He didn't wait for any response. He just sat right away beside Aly. "Sup?" He nodded at Aly and Clarizza while grabing some fries from Gianna's tray.

Our eyes were locked at Seichi. "Did Grandpa Felix send you here?" Gianna asked an obvious question.

"Who else would've sent me here? Of course!" That old man! He ever fails in annoying his granddaughter. And he also never fails on not trusting us.

Clarizza faked a cough to grab our attention and maybe also to remind us of their presence. "By the way, this is Seichi. A mafia reaper." I introduced him to them. "This is Alyssa and Clarizza." The two girls were obviously trying to look cute while greeting Seichi.

Seichi Yoshida, he's the son of the head of our mafia's group of reapers. The one and only son of Shiro Yoshida and Rein Yoshida. But sad to say, her mother died when he was ten, due to a cardiac arrest. Turns out their family had a history of heart failure. I've known Seichi since the day I knew that my grandfather was a Mafia boss. When I met him and got to know him, I got really impressed with his moves. He's quick especially with knives. I witnessed it when I was sixteen wile he was seventeen at that time. I wasn't that good before. There was once a time when a group of men attacked us at a park. He stood up for me and defeated all five of them. Five versus one; at that age would you even believe that?

"Also, I have to tell you that we have the same schedule. Your grandfather told me that I should be with you anytime, anywhere. So don't even dare to leave without my permission." He told us both in a serious tone. When it comes to protecting us, he'd always get serious. I don't know if it's because he dearly wants to protect us or just because the Mafia Boss had told him to so he has to follow orders.

"Seichi it doesn't have to be like this---" I don't think I could stand someone guarding my every move.

"Sorry, Saph but I'm just doing my job. You know me." Yes. I know him better than anyone. We've known each other for years, even though we don't talk that much, I already know who he really is and how he does his work. "I can't take my eyes on you two. Especially you, Saph." What he said was weird. It seems like he was meaning to tell me something. Everything is really making me confuse and anxious. They're hiding something from me. I can feel it. I just need to figure out what it is.

It was night time and everyone is finally in their respective rooms. I felt relieved since Seichi is finally gone. He was tailing us the whole day and it was really annoying! It felt like I was kid with my friends and a bodyguard. Plus, the fact that Seichi is new here, everyone had their gaze on us. Girls were shrieking seeing Seichi and some were jealous because he was tailing us. Well, I can't deny the fact that Seichi is handsome and charming. But I also can't deny the fact that he is super annoying. Even in the comfort room! If he could only get inside the girl's comfort room he would! He's overreacting.

"Seichi is dreamy. Does he have a girlfriend 'cause I'm available and I'd love to apply!" Even Clarrizza is fantasizing him. He tried talking to Seichi countless of times and tried to flirt wit him but Seichi didn't seem to be interested so Clarizza got ignored most of the time. Seichi even plugged in his earphones, trying to shut up Clarizza. But like what I said, I know him very much. I know that he wasn't listening to anything because first of all, his phone is empty. Believe me or not, he has nothing on his phone.

"Don't Rizza. He's a bad idea. He's cold to almost everyone and boring too! He's quite a snob." Gianna told Clarizza.

"It's fine. I like bad ideas!" Lol. Seichi keeps himself isolated from dating. He had made girls cry many times already. As far as I know, he's waiting for someone he loves for a long time. He opened up their story to me when he got drunk in Gianna's birthday party last year.

I went to the kitchen to get some water. I stopped in front of the kitchen's window when I saw something weird outside. There was someone in the forest. And if I am not mistaken, he was looking at my direction. It wasn't long enough, he turned his back and ran towards the darkness until I couldn't get a glance of him.

Who was that?