0.95 The Silence Between Them

Ariana turned her face as she sniffed while wiping her face clean. 

Jared pulled away from her and cleared his throat awkwardly as the policeman walked toward them.

"I am sorry for interrupting your...moment, but I just have to ask you both some questions quickly so you could get home on time. It's late already," Officer Guarez said.

She detected a tone of amusement more than one of guilt but she said nothing.

"What...questions do you have, Officer?" Jared muttered and she noticed he seemed anxious.

Of course, he would be. Who would want the police to know that he was involved with such dangerous people? Especially when he was a millionaire's son.

His father would literally disown him if he ever heard of such and Ariana wouldn't be surprised.

"A lot but let's start from here. What did those kidnappers want?" Officer Guarez mentioned, looking sceptical.