Chapter 7: Galba's Instinct

Mrs. Helena turned red at the way Galba spoke to her: "His eyes, his gestures, his way of speaking. How can it be so elegant while he is also a native? He's adorable."

Aurelia disrupted the silence, "Madame Helena, how did Mr. Gilbert usually behave? Did his demeanor change in the past couple of weeks?"

"As far as I can tell, I have communicated the least in the family with that old swine. But he appeared the very same. His actions were the same; he spent 12 hours of his time in his office and has been doing it for the past 25 years. We had lots and lots of officials running up and down in his workplace."

Berg said, "Madam, do you suspect that he had a threat from his own executives and officials at his workplace? Or do you have any suspicions about the people he was close with?"

"No, I would suggest not wasting time digging into the officials and bureaucrats. This old fart had a few very close friends whom my stupid father trusted more than his own children: Neilson Fischer, Gladys the chief superintendent, and Mr. Buckingham," said Miss Helena.

"I understand, Miss Helena. Thanks for this information. Your mother saw some hoodlums keeping an eye on Mr. Gilbert, and she suspects that it was Williamson who brought them. What do you have to say about it?" asked Galba.

"Who knows? I can't comment on something I didn't see myself. And talking about Williamson, he has been one of the most talked-about things in this house. I neither hated nor liked him. He created many problems for father, like exploding rice mills and government offices and so on."

Inspector Berg said, "We have deployed another unit to search for Mr. Williamson. If you insist, madam, we will add more units and tighten the security in your vicinity."

"I would appreciate it, Inspector," said Helena.

"What do you think of Mr. Fischer? What type of person was he?" asked Galba.

"Mr. Fischer, hmm, I would say he was one of the most untrustworthy and so-called second Gilbert. His actions, his thinking, and behavior were just like my father. He committed atrocities only a little less than my father," said Helena.

"What are your views on his daughter, Miss Jenna Fischer?" asked Aurelia, widening her eyes.

"Oh... what a sweet child, belonging to that category of kids which I hate. She was an angel, a pure soul born to the devils," replied Helena.

"Was an angel?" Galba interrupted, "What do you mean, 'was'?"

"It's been more than a month, and I don't know her whereabouts. Who knows what her parents did to her?"

"Sorry to ask, I understand what you're concluding, but why would her parents do that? What's in it for them?" inquired Galba.

"I would say she may have wanted to marry someone without social status, and they killed her to save their honor. Rumors started to spread that she was indeed in love with someone. And if parents kill their child, it's only for one reason, and that's their honor."

There was a pause for some time as everyone took a moment to absorb her words and their intrinsic thoughts.

"Hoof... She has an insane ideology," muttered Galba to himself.

"She's a beauty with a psycho mindset," said Holden to himself.

"A reckless woman, as I knew. She has said a whole lot of things. These nights will be sleepless," said Miss Aurelia to herself.

"Where were you between 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on the night of 24th October " asked Miss Aurelia

galba muttered to himself *oh... well Aurelia has broken the ice, I can see the rage written all over her face, She's trying hard to sit there, Maybe I Should do something.... and*

Holden quickly spoke, "Miss Helena, See its not from the suspect perspective, This info indirectly helps us to make some conclusions, We know that you have nothing to hide, So telling us wont be any problem I assure you." said Holden.

*My brother always got my back, He knew what to speak before i could even think.* said galba to himself

*and then there is this guy, when did the police force become like this, everytime he speaks the rage inside me just vanishes* Helena said to herself

"I was in my room reading some poetry and slept in on my usual timing." said helena

"Do you have any one confirming that claim?" said miss aurelia

"This will be the last time i will be seeing your face in particular, so and so detective, The parlourmaid attends to my room every night, ask her and suit herself." said helena

*The matter grew tense, between two strong women, aurelia's face showed no Emotions but I felt bad for her, indeed the eyes don't lie.*

*I might slash this bitch's head off, Galba, He's giving me faint smile, While looking at me who those opportunistic eyes, This guy can read minds of people, I need to neutralise myself even more, But I felt nice,* said aurelia to herself she returned the same to galba.

Galba looked shaked at the spot, awkwardly, refocusing on Miss Helena

Just a Last question Miss helena said galba "Do you have suspicion on your mom of any kind, not related to muder but.."

"No That old women doesn't have the power for such a ruthless murder herself, But I don't deny the fact that she can hire some contractors and have him killed, their relationship wasn't a typical lovable couple, His position, Honour, and respect mattered my father more than her and the children, My mother only cared about her children, except me, Despite being the most beautiful child i was the most unwanted in the household, my father didn't liked the girls at all, and mom Loved the Damon and shelly the most, and had some affection to Michelle that's it".

"Thats it Miss Helena, you are allowed to leave." Said Mrs. aurelia

A break was needed for the corps that have been tirelessly working their bodies and minds off... Galba and Holden decided to meet Mrs Paige and share this adventurous journey and Lunch with her together. The corps dispersed to the quarters at 12:30pm with miss aurelia and the Dynamic duo headed to the 16th street

Miss Aurelia informed Galba to meet in the very same quarters they have met before.

The atmosphere was pleasant, a bright sun with cold breezes, both Galba and holden went to Miss Paige's home.

Again there was a knock, this time too Paige locked her little girl in another room and opened the door, after seeing Galba and holden she released a sigh of relief...

"Come on in, " she released her daughter from the room.

Her house as always, The most elegant, her shoes were arranged mannerly in shelf, there were paintings, and artifact's symmetrically kept, and more properly take care like the majestic palace. But the sense of miss Paige to design this interior and aesthetics was more than that of the palace. The wooden floors, and doors gave a blissful smell of the wood to their house and to contribute it, there was fresh smell of vegetables being boiled altogether which was enough to give an orgasm to the Empty-stomached duo.

"Miss Paige who is this kid?" Asked holden with a curiosity.

"My Daughter Mila, 4 years old."

"What?" !! Exclaimed Galba and holden in sync.

Holden said "Miss you never told us!! You had-"

"You never asked".. said Paige

"Oh ok, I did ask you if you had a husband or a lover." Uttered holden.

"Technically It's No, i don't."

"Holden, control your mouth.... Geez., I'm apologize for him, Miss Paige trying to dig in your personal Matter."

"No worries, you two, go get fresh I'll make the lunch ready in the mean time."

"Yes Miss," both said and went to the outer side giving heavy thumps of feet.

Innocent Mila grabbed her mother's leg as she was terrifically scared of those big boys. As she wasn't used to having visiters at home.

In her small kitchen Miss Paige, was swirling His freshly made vegetable soup.

*He came finally, I was waiting to meet him since yesterday, but why

I never felt like this in his presence before in the bar, God can sometime does wonders.*" Miss Paige uttered to herself

"Hey, Don't get scared Mila, those two are the nicest people in the whole town, You can go and play with the papers you tore down this morning... Go Go go run fast.."

"Your home is very Beautiful and worth praising forever and ever." Said Galba with his limbs dripping with water.

"It's not that much honestly, comone you too, let's take these bowls and pot in the living room and do lots of talks." Said Miss Paige

Galba went to the the room where Mila was playing and saw her tearing down papers and making balls of it,

*Is this some kind of document or so, he glanced at one of those pages which read mium and the start of the word was torn ruthlessly*

"So you are just like me when i was young, i also liked destructing things for pleasure... Hi Mila, do you know how to read.?".

*Oh... She doesn't even know how to talk, I was stupid to ask her that, but she looks just like miss Paige, Smooth and pink glowing skin, crystal hazel eyes, with a sharp straight symmetrical nose. But her cheeks... So puffy... *"

Galba grabbed her cheek and squeezed it, she made a noise that could be heard all over Maygynks.

Miss Paige ran rushing to her room...

"Miss it's nothing to worry about, i just happen to disturb her peace...."

"Mila !! Behave !!" Miss Paige said in a dominating voice

And Mila instantly fell silent after that.

While slurping the vegetable soup, holden wasn't stopping to compliment the taste..

"It's not that great, It's probably because you haven't ate anything since 18 hours or so..." Said Miss Paige and continued..

"So Tell me all about yesterday.."..

Galba cleared his throat before uttering and and then he began...

"WHAT !! she knew that the bar wasn't close.." exclaimed miss Paige

Galba was waiting to see her reaction on the twist.

And then he ended his monologue at the point they took exit from the palace....

"That Big place has filled with so many secrets and shady things. Gilbert's children, his wife and the workers which kept the place alive.... Are so much intriguing." Commented Miss Paige

"Both holden and Galba, I'm very proud of you two, you literally became cops without undergoing any training." Miss Paige said giving a chuckle

"Don't be proud on me," said holden "it's all because of Galba that I survived... He owns my life.... Not in this world but in every damn world we ever live in."

"You mean to say Universe..." Suggested Galba with a faint laugh

In an hour or so, there midday feast was over... And the Dynamic duo procedded to leave.

When they were taking a final leave while standing at the door and waving hands, Galba looked at miss Paige and his instincts have been there is something left to be done.. what am I missing.. are my detective genes kicking again after refueling? Galba uttered to himself

They were walking down the alleys of 16th Street to reach their shelter, but Galba suddenly stopped in the middle and said I have got a job to do.. I'll directly meet you in the quarters." Said Galba

"Mate, you don't even go to take a piss, without me the matter seems serious I'll come with you." Said holden

"No it's not at all dangerous, but involving you will put us in danger understand and trust me on this." Said Galba

"I'll punch you to your death of you catch the culprit and become a hero alone.." said holden

Galba nodded and ran straight backwards

Holden felt hurt inside as His mate rejected taking him for whatever reason god knows, But at the same time his inside peace was destructed.