Chapter 28- Murder Suspect

" So you are suggesting that we should put up some security on our campus as well?" Mr Hamilton asked me in front of the boards.

"Due to the action happening in the city, we cannot just ignore it. For us the safety of this university and students are important" I replied politely keeping up my opinion.

"But that is just some crime happening in the city, like normal days we can't just come up with anything new," Nicarno Jonson Anderson said being all cocky just like his daughter.

"Normal days? Have you not seen the news? Three murders in two months are quite higher than the normal crime in Manhattan in the last few years." I said stating my opinion.

"What do you suggest?" Mr Norman asked.

"Well, sir, NYPD is taking care of the city, where all we can do is to spread a little awareness in the students. It is very likely that the students do get out at the weekends. If at least they been warned..."

"And do you think they haven't heard the news and are waiting for our warnings?" Nicarno asked sitting up straight in his chair.

" I am not saying that they haven't watched the news or not. All I am saying is that if we take the initiative to warn them. It is more likely that they travel in a group, so one of every three people might take the warning and we can save our students"

"Why do you make this sound like you are the only one who is thinking about this university and students? Moreover, the crime that happened last week is far from the campus. If we invite uninvited attention towards us this will only drag us and our university name into this. Let NYPD do their work and we must continue the work as it was"

"I am sorry to keep my opinion like this, but I think you have no idea where this murder took place. It was not far from the campus. Club B is the one where the murder happened. And I don't know if you know or not, this is the most common club that our students go for." Nina stated being optimistic that her words would affect them.

Club B? Isn't that the club where Alex and I met the second time? Nina's information got me got my attention to know more about the case.

I could see Nicarno's face being all uncomfortable with the fact that I suggested something to the boards. As far as I remember about him, he is more brute than his daughter. I have encountered Nicarno a few times before. All due to work and I have seen how his eyes have always scanned my figure. Let's just say I have never liked him that much. He was extremely selfish, a prude and a bastard. Like father like daughter.

I have met his wife Mrs Jenny Jonson Anderson a few times all due to the office parties where Andrew helped me blend in. She was an extremely polite person. I even saw how Nicarno fooled his wife while staying with his mistresses.

Not that it is my matter. But I felt bad for her. But I have promised myself to keep my nose out of their work.

"Very well. I shall see in this matter and have a word with my friend Renson in the NYPD department. As far as safety is concerned on campus I would take the required action for that. Thank you miss Mira and Miss Nina for bringing this matter forward." Mr Hamilton complimented.

"It's the part of my job sir"

The session was discreet by the law passed by the board of directors that the security would be set high inside the campus and a general awareness would be passed personally among all the students.

"You did well" Nina complimented.

"You did too," I replied with a half-smile. "But as you said the incident took place in Club B. Do you have the picture of the person who got killed?"

"No, I don't. You know that I don't intend to keep the pictures of the dead bodies. But his name is Harold Pitsburg. "

I took out my phone to search for this guy but I got a network issue. I sighed telling myself I will look into this later. As we were talking I heard someone call me.

"Miss Mira?"

I turned around to see who was it and it was Mr Anderson. Kelly's dad.

"Mr Anderson"

"I see you are doing your job well"

"I am just doing what I get paid for"

"I see. I think you get paid for more than just this job"

"What do you mean?"

His eyes scanned my figure, more like eye-fucked me for a second.

"You know exactly what I mean Mira," He said with a half-smirk.

I wanted to kick him right between his legs so that his dick get permanent damage. But I hold on to my anger.

"I think the meeting has been dismissed. I need to leave now." I sorted out my files and was ready to leave. I stopped in my track and said in a low whisper-" Make sure you keep your perverted eyes to you. Otherwise, I won't think twice before taking them out"

I wanted to look at his expression but I left from there with Nina. I don't want to start anything right now.

The rest of the week went quite busy with work and files. As I came home I searched for the person who was murdered and I got shocked to see it is none other than the guy who I met that day in the club.

"Harold Pitsburg was murdered in the cold blood in the middle of the road. His body was found at a bar where it was said that he visits regularly. Despite his enormous empire in the field of business, he was also known for having illegal business in prostitution, drugs and other black businesses. His body was found in such a way that NYPD has commented that he had been tortured before he was murdered. It is likely to say that the work is of one of his investors or enemy who wanted to take over his empire. Or it is likely to be suspected of "The Revolt Group" For the neat work. They are the only ones who have the dirty hands of professional killings like this. . However, NYPD is still looking into the matter and investigating it."

I knew from the first time that he was a bastard. I wonder who killed him, but I was also relieved that Alex didn't kill him that day. I surely wouldn't enjoy seeing our name flashed in the morning news.

Followed by the next few days the campus was awarded of the outside crime personally by a few volunteers from NYPD and also the security was doubled in the case. There is no suspect yet, but the one thing that caught my eyes was the name of "The Revolt Group". I wonder who are they.

This week was longer than we expected. Last week Alex and I couldn't meet much because he had to catch up with his studies. Studies come first before Sex. I was happy to see at least he was responsible and sincere towards his responsibilities.

After another long week finally, I smiled when I see the text I just received from Alex.

"I am waiting for you in the parking lot. Don't be late"

A whole bunch of butterflies crawled up to my stomach for a second and I smiled like an idiot. I would be lying if I didn't say I miss his touch. It was more than two weeks since I didn't feel his hands on my skin. His lips on my lips and his...

"Is something up?" A voice cut me off from my imaginative make-out shesh with Alex.

I quickly switched off the screen before turning my attention to the owner of the voice.

"Andrew? You should have called me"

"That's okay. I wanted to meet you personally to take some notes"

"Please have a seat."

We sat down on our respective chairs and I gave my full attention to him.

"You see NYU is holding a ball by this spring. More than four months away from now. This is due to recruiting a new president for the future."

"You are retiring?" I asked will all my curiosity.

"Not now, but eventually in some years. The new recruit has to work for a few days under the title of Vice president to know and understand the work and then can take off the duty and role."

"I... never had a thought of you leaving this university"

"I know my child. That is why I am worried about you a little." he paused. He seemed a little tense. "It is very likely that after me, Nicarno would take over the seat. He is with the experience and votes so far. But at the same time, I know that he is not suited for this university. I do have an idea about his dirty hands and I do not want him to take over the responsibilities of this school."

"Then don't leave"

He chuckled at my words but I find no humour in it. I was serious. I mean what would I do without him? He is the only one who guided me all these years. I had never thought of him leaving this school.

"Only if I can. My time with this university is likely to be over soon. And someone new has to take over this responsibility."

"Then what are you thinking about?"

"I just came to know that how well can you take over this responsibility?"

I was not sure if I was shocked or surprised by his question. I have never seen myself taking over such responsibility. But what he said was right too. Nicarno would not be a good choice. But then again me... No...

"I... I am not sure..."

He cut me by saying-" I know you are not sure as well as not ready yet. But I believe in you"

He stood up and began to walk out. "I am not saying to give an answer right away. But I will like to know your answer before the spring ball."

And with that, he just left me in all confusion.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Okay, there is a murder in town. Let's find the culprit, shall we?

Hope for a spiced-up next chapter.

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