Clues before Christmas
By Peony mira
Date: August 28, 2024
Ch. 2The murder


Narration: 10 am.
Narration: police station.
Mia: This doesn't make sense.
Mike: Miss Stevenson, you can speak only when your lawyer gets here.
Mia: ...
Mike: lock her up in an empty cell.
Mia: Special treatment?
Mike: Miss Mia, maybe you were never informed, but I used to have  a crush on you back in the day. So yes, you'll get special treatment for that.
Narration: Mia rolls her eyes.
Narration: 10:15
Narration: Abigail and Kevin get to the station and walk to Mike's desk.
Mike: I'm sorry but she can't be granted bail.
Kevin: That's just ridiculous! You don't even have concrete evidence against her.
Mike: You don't know what I have.
Narration: The attorney enters the station.
Attorney: Sir, arresting my client with no evidence is against the law.
Attorney: Good day, Mrs. Stevenson, I was sent by the Browns to stand for your daughter's case. Don't worry, I'll get her out in no time.
Abigail: Thank you. Thank you.
Attorney: I'll handle this now.
Kevin: Can we go see Mia?
Mike: Take them. to miss Stevenson, please.
Cop 1: okay sir.
Narration: They get to Mia's cell.
Mia: Mom! Kevin!
Abigail: Oh my baby, are you okay?
Mia: Mom, I didn't do anything wrong I swear! Please help me, I don't wish to go to jail.
Kevin: Don't worry Mia, the lawyer is processing your bail. You'll be out of here in no time.
Narration: Andrew walks hurriedly.
Andrew: Mia are you okay?
Mia: Andrew?
Andrew: You'll be out of here in no time, I promise.
Narration: The attorney walks in.
Attorney: Mrs. Stevenson, the bail has been granted. Now I just need to conclude some formalities and you are good to go.
Abigail: Thank goodness.
Attorney: But, there will still be a court hearing. Miss Stevenson is still the prime suspect.
Mia: But I didn't do anything wrong. by God!
Attorney: You used a glass to cut the victim on the cheek. The same type of glass was used to kill her. Footage of you kissing the victim's fiancee was found.
Mia: Attorney, that kiss was a mistake.
Attorney: In the court, it would be shown as the reason you killed the victim.
Andrew: But Mia didn't kiss me, I kissed her.
Attorney: that doesn't make a difference.
Kevin: Shit! Your dumb act is gonna screw my sister. What did you even do that for?
Andrew: I'm sorry.
Kevin: shit!
Attorney: I need to go get the bail ready. You can go home now. Miss Stevenson will be released shortly.
Kevin: We will wait.
Andrew: You guys should go home, I'll bring Mia along.
Kevin: Why? So you can kiss her again?
Andrew: No, because you didn't bring a coat along. Its freezing here.
Mia: Yes Mom, you might fall sick. I'll be fine.
Abigail: Take care of her Andrew.
Narration: Kevin and Abigail leave.
Andrew: I'll get you out of this mess, I promise.
Mia: Thank you for believing me. It means a lot.
Narration: The attorney comes in with Mike.
Mike: Congratulations, you are free. Not forever.
Attorney: Mia, the first court hearing will be tomorrow. Don't worry I'll try my best to get you out of this.
Andrew: Thank you, Attorney.
Attorney: Sure. Goodbye.
Narration: The attorney leaves.
Narration: Mike unlocks Mia's cell.
Andrew: Let's go.
Mike: Just a moment Mia.
Andrew: What do you want?
Mike:  I need to speak to her.
Mia: About?
Mike: A deal, It's going to benefit us both.
Mia: Really, you have a deal that can benefit me? How ironic.
Mike: Hey, chill. I'm not the bad guy here. I don't have a grudge against you. I'm just doing my job.
Andrew: we don't want to hear it.
Mike: You weren't invited, Andrew.
Mia: Can we just leave?
Mike: The court hearing will be 8 am tomorrow. You need to prove yourself innocent before that.
Mia: So you are saying?
Mike: You can't. It's impossible.
Mia: My lawyer will handle it.
Mike: He can't do much in a few hours. But I can help.
Andrew: What do you want mike?
Mike: Look, why don't we take a seat first?
Narration: Andrew and Mia stare at each other before agreeing.
Mia: What is it?
Mike: I know you did not commit the murder.
Mia: What?
Andrew: so why did you arrest her then?
Mike: Well, firstly, because we got little evidence against her. And secondly, I needed a distraction.
Mia: A distraction?
Mike: Yes, whoever committed that crime is quite sketchy. There were no fingerprints or any lead.
The only lead we have is that the person is in that house.
Mia: so?
Mike: The thing is, arresting you will make the criminal relax, and think they have gotten away with it.
Mia: still doesn't add up to why we are having this discussion.
Andrew: Yeah, and our lawyer will handle this.
Mike: You two are really dumb for high school toppers.
Mia: Seriously dude.
Mike: Don't you see? The criminal using that same glass is not a coincidence. So, Like that, he's going to keep looking for ways to frame you.
That's why I need your help.
Mia: you want me to help you get him and clear my name?
Mike: exactly! You live in that house, not me. That means you can get clues that are out of police reach. And I'll be giving my support from outside of course.
Mia: I still don't feel comfortable with this.
Mike: what's there to feel uncomfortable about? This is a matter of your life, Mia. You might have to spend the rest of your life in jail if you don't do this.
Mia: But you guys don't have concrete proof against me.
Mike: Yes, but you are also forgetting that this town is nothing but pathetic. It's nothing like the city you live in. The victim's father already paid a huge sum and demanded the culprits prosecution by tomorrow. The court would not think twice before giving the wrong verdict just so they won't lose that money.
Andrew: He's right Mia, this town is this fucked up.
Mia: You are supporting this too Andrew?
Andrew: We don't have a better option. Just as mike stated, the lawyer won't be able to do much by tomorrow.
Mia: I don't know about this.
Andrew: I'll be here with you, I assure you.
Mia: So what do I need to do?
Mike: Easy, just keep an eye on everyone. Check their movement. Check if you'll be able to find anything that would help. And tell me if you find anything. My men and I will do what we can from outside.
Mia: Why are you even helping me? What's  in it for you?
Mike: Just as I told you earlier Mia, I used to have a crush on you. I can do this much. Apart from that, I don't think I like seeing innocent people spending their lives in jail.
Andrew: We will leave now.
Narration: Mike checks the time.
Mike: oh, remember, don't trust anyone. Not even yourselves. And whatever you do, you have to make it snappy. You have only till 8 am tomorrow to prove your innocence.
Mia: The fuck!
Mike: That's right beautiful. You have exactly twenty-one hours. 



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