CHAPTER THIRTEEN
TURMOIL
All these while the James' family has been in turmoil. Because just this morning, came another murder of a girl who was once kidnapped by Lucy. Now she's dead. They didn't know how to feel or react. They don't know why Lucy is doing all that she's doing and what she intends to gain from all of it. The police haven't found her but that doesn't mean they won't.
"Lucy why?!" Stephany moaned with a heavy heart
"I can't believe that my Lucy kills. My baby Lucy takes other people's lives without even blinking" James jnr cries out in total sadness and with a heavy heart.
She use to be very cute and adorable. She couldn't even kill a cockroach. He still remember those days she do let mosquitoes bite her when they go for family camping and hiking. Even when you try to kill them she do tell you to not hurt them. Now that Lucy is gone. The Lucy that brightens up every mood with her smile and laugh. With her crazy plays and jokes. Who would have thought? Who have thought that the little, adorable, cute and harmless Lucy could be this heartless killer that is all over the news.
Stacy and her team rushed to the crime scene and it's Maya. Maya was killed. Stacy didn't know it but her tears fell from her eyes seeing the girls family cry non-stop. Maya was a wonderful brilliant girl. Abraham console's her. She promised to keep her safe.
"I promised to keep her safe Abraham. I told her she do be alright and that no one would harm her. I...I...I—"
"Hey hey hey look at me" she didn't and he raised her tearful face "it's not your fault at all. She knows that too. You did your best to assign security to guard her"
"But I failed! I failed Maya!" She screamed
"No you didn't"
"I did"
"Now I want you to put yourself together and think of a way to get the killer of Maya and put her behind bars. That's what Maya would also want. So clean your tears and get Maya's killer to answer for it" his words hit her like an electric shock. She cleaned her eyes immediately.
"I think I know where she is. Take me back to the cottage. She's there." Abraham nodded and they left with few of the team in case of anything unexpected.
They got to the cottage and Stacy without waiting for anyone made her way to the inside of the cottage. Abraham and the others hurriedly followed her. She didn't search. She made her way to a particular spot in the cottage. Everyone just watched and didn't know what her thoughts were. She looks at the wall in front of her and them removed an exploder and placed it on the wall.
"Everyone take cover!" Abraham yelled as he hid with Stacy.
Few minutes later, a very loud exploding sound is heard. It was like a bomb went off. The wall broke down into pieces and the sound of it falling apart could be heard. The dust from it is everywhere. Some team members coughed to the effect of the dust.
Stacy left her hiding spot and made her way into the broken wall before anything else. She saw an silhouette of someone trying to escape and she followed. She ran after whoever it is and low and behold it's our one and only Lucy.
"Get her!" All the team chased after her. She shot at them but always miss because she isn't aiming accurately but after some time she hit one of them on the left shoulder.
"One man down! Get the ambulance!" One of the team members called out.
They pursued her till she was caught by Stacy. She tried to fight Stacy off, even though the team are all pointing their guns at her. But...you know our lady so no need for the long story. Stacy in anger and vexation slapped her so fiercely that she drew a lot of blood with just one slap. Abraham immediately unhooked handcuff from his waist and cuffed her. Lucy has been caught.
They dragged her till they got to the car and Stacy pushed her inside. She spits in detaste at her
"Bitch!" Lucy smirks at her word.
Stacy should be happy that she finally caught Lucy but she's not. Even though she caught Lucy, she still feels sad. Maya is dead and it's all because of her.
They got to the station and locked her up. According to Stacy she will be questioned tomorrow.
The news about Lucy went out. Her family immediately rushed to the police station.
"Please we are here to see Lucy" Alessia said to the policeman at the counter. He was just at front desk but didn't respond. "Didn't you hear me Mr? We are here to see Lucy James!"
"Sorry madam but you can't see her"
"Why?"
"It's an order. No one is allowed to see her"
"Who is in charge of her case?"
"Stacy David"
"I want to see her" Alessia demanded
"No can do" the policeman responded nonchalantly.
Stacy heard them and walked straight to the front desk.
"Why are you being rude to them Lucas?" She glared at him and he looked away not meeting her eyes. He didn't answer. Even though Stacy is a detective she still feels for the family of the guilty convicts because she feels bad for them. Alessia turns to Stacy
"Please I want to see my daughter" with her pleading eyes and red face Stacy couldn't refuse.
"Five minutes. Lucas take them to Lucy James" Alessia thanked her even though the time isn't much but it's still something.
The policeman led them to the waiting room and few minutes later came back with Lucy in handcuff. They all stood immediately. Alessia called out to her with tears in her eyes
"Lucy" she couldn't look her family in the face. Not because she's embarrassed but because she feels how disappointed they are. They never expected her to do something as evil as this but she doesn't regret it at all. Not even for a bit or millisecond. She is satisfied.
"Lu? Did you really do it?" James jnr still wants to be sure. He wants to hear it from the horses mouth
"Yes" she said as a matter-of-fact. She could see how he looks at her as though she's a total new person. But it's not his fault, even she do look herself in that way if she is in his shoes.
"Why?" Alessia asked in tears but she was mute. She didn't answer her question. She couldn't bring herself to answer her question. It's her second mom we are talking about here. She hates to see her cry. That's one of the reasons that prompted her to do what she did. As long as the people around her is happy, she has no regrets.
"Lucy tell me why?" All these while Stephany could not bring herself to say a single word.
"Lucy say something!" James jnr barked in anger.
"I will get you a lawyer" Alessia said since she couldn't bring her to answer any of her questions.
"No need" Lucy said and they were shocked
"And why?"
"Because I don't need one" she said nonchalantly
"What?"
"Mom. Stephany. James. I don't need any help or lawyer and I would be grateful if you guys don't ever visit"
"Are you insane Lucy?!" Stephany finally spoke up. What guts Lucy have.
"Yes. If killing that motherfucker of a father is called being insane, I will take it" she sneers as she turns to Alessia "Mom you never told us but I know how brutal he was towards you. He hits you day and night without sympathy. I don't need to talk about my Mom. I will do this over and over again if I'm given the chance to" she stood in anger "I'm happy. I have eradicated the weeds preventing the crops from growing" she walked to the policeman "Take me back to my cell"
Her family was dumbfounded. Is this really Lucy? No it can't be her. But alas it's her. In body, soul and spirit. Even her style of fashion changed. Wearing ripped jeans and leather jacket with her boots. Who would have thought that the innocent Lucy is not innocent at all.
They left the police station with heavy hearts. Now they know that she chose that life. But, why?
"Dad" James muttered subconsciously while in the car. In as much they don't want to admit it but he was an evil man. Who cared for only himself and no one else.
"Why didn't you tell us or the police Mom?" Stephany asked Alessia with anger in her tone and eyes
"It do destroy his reputation and business" she said in guilt and shame. She was madly in love with him. She saw him first before anything or anyone. What a shame of a man he is. He didn't deserve any of that.
"What?! Mom? You were going to sacrifice your life for a man like that? A man who doesn't care about anyone but himself? Wow mom, wow!" She is pissed. Seriously pissed
"I'm sorry" she whimpers "I loved him so much that I didn't care if he killed me. I just wanted to be by his side that's all. I loved him too much"
"Love? Mom can you hear yourself? This is unbelievable" James jnr scoffed in rage "you could have died or even worse!"
"Mom you said loved? What about now?" Stephany asked
"After he died I don't know why but I felt a sense of relief. I was happy and I felt free that's when I realized that I don't love him anymore. I missed his presence and all but I can't deny the fact that I also felt free"
The days in the lives of the James' household was gloomy and no joy at all. It was enough to loose two family members in a year and now Lucy is in police custody. What is there to be happy about? All of the things that made the family happy is gone. Except one human whom everyone is glad to be gone.
It's another morning but nothing has changed or will ever change in the lives of the James' household. It's a big blow to their lives and career. Everything has changed and won't ever be the same.
Meanwhile Stacy David is READY to ask Lucy James some questions.
"Good morning beautiful" Abraham greeted Stacy with a beautiful smile as they made their way to the interrogation room. Stacy smiled back
"Good morning handsome"
"Slept well?"
"No"
"Why?"
"You weren't there" she answered and winked at him with naughty smirk. Abraham stood stunned. Did she really just...? Wow. He had to take few minutes to get his mind and heart together. That was unexpected but he of all people should know that she can't be predictable hehe
They sat down with Lucy acting oblivious to their presence, unconcerned and sitting lazily and nonchalantly.
"Good morning Lucy James"
"Just Lucy. I hate that last name" she spits out with a sneer.
"Okay. Lucy I have some questions to ask you"
"I don't have any answers for you" she's really being a bitch
Stacy ignored her bitchy act and asked "Why did you kill your father Mr William James?" No response. She asked again and yet nothing.
"Miss Lucy you have to cooperate with us if you really need some help here" Abraham said to her in a calm voice
"Who said I need help? I'm just waiting for the Court verdict" Abraham didn't know how to react. What is wrong with her. Is she a psychopath? Well it's clear what the answer is.
"Lucy I want you to cooperate and tell the police what we need to know"
"I have nothing to say to you. If we are done here I would like to go back to my cell. And yes, the court verdict is very important" she said nonchalantly to the two detectives.
"Lucy?!"
"Do not shout. I hate noise. But I have one thing to tell you. I will not die by law. I will die my own way" she smirked "but how that will happen I won't tell you"
"You don't talk to her like that lady" Abraham said sternly to Lucy
"Okay lover boy I won't" she chuckled to herself sarcastically "take me to my cell if you don't want me to" she wiggled her brows at Abraham. Even the officers watching from the control room didn't know how to react to her words and actions.
Stacy stood up, adjusted her suit and said "okay Lucy James we will see you court"
"No James!" It's her turn to be irked and satirized. The officers couldn't help but chuckle. She messed with the wrong person. Stacy knows how much she hates her last name and her father. So why not?