More Than A Maid

The door was flung, as it opened widely. Right there was the policeman and Mrs Daves.

“Mr Bryan Withney” The policeman called his name in full. “You are under arrest for murdering Mr Daves!”

“What??” Mr and Mrs Withney exclaimed at the same time. They were surprised that he was shocked even with the lie, Mrs Withney told them the previous time they came here.

“What-what proof do you have that I killed him?” Mr Withney asked, about to deny it.

“Apart from the fact that we overheard you few minutes ago, we’ve made our findings from Hitman Tylers!” The policeman told him “Right now, you look nothing, rather than a guilty man” The cop said..

“What you just said doesn’t serve as a proof that I killed someone. I’m a reputable man incase you do not know..” Monica’s father said.

“That’s right Policeman. Do not let my father decieve you. He’s the murderer” Monica spoke up.

“Monica, you are not helping matters at all” Mrs Withney pulled her back.

“Arrrrgh!” Mr Benson screamed angrily, he raised his hand like he wanted to hit his daughter but he just couldn’t.. “Arrrrgh!!!” He continued to groan.

The policeman brought out the handcuff, raise it up to Mr Withney’s face.

“Give me your hands” He demanded.

“You killed my husband, you shameless man! ” Mrs Daves screamed at Mr Withney.

Mr Withney let out a heavy sigh before he finally surrendered, seeing that his daughter waa against him even the look in his wife face seemed like she wanted him to give in, so the whole family will not be arrested.

Mr Withney stretched out his both hands and the policeman cuffed his hand then he said..

“Follow me quietly, do not try to play hanky-panky with me. Mind you, whatever word that comes out of your mouth would be used against you” The cop warned him.

Monica’s Dad nodded slowly in respect

The policeman pushed him to the front as he took him out of the house.

Monica threw herself to the floor and as she started crying.

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The whole scenaro of Mr Withney being a killer was announced publicly and shown on the television. He couldn’t even lie nor deny it anymore, talk more of hiring a lawyer to support him at the judgement trial.

The Bensons had watched the Television that very day.

“What? So it was Mr Withney?” Mrs Benson placed her hand on her mouth.

“Oh My God!” Bella too was shocked and speechless.

“I swear, I can’t believe it. He looked so innocent to be a killer” Mr Benson added.

“According to the news, he confessed that he hired a hitman to kill Mr Daves simply because he wanted to take Mr Daves promotion and position. In which he did and now, he has lost it. Geez! This is the outcome of wickedness” Peter’s Mom remarked.

“Obviously, his wife is aware of it. And that’s why she framed you for it” Peter added.

“Maybe she didn’t know” Mrs Benson innocently said.

“Honey, we should beware of such people we refer to as a friend” Mr Benson added and his wife nodded slowly in agreement.

They all turned to Bella whom wasn’t saying anything. She covered her face, sobbing quietly.

“Bella, I’m happy that your father’s killer has finally been found” Mrs Benson said.

Bella wiped her face, sniffed heavily then she nodded slowly.

“Finally” was all she uttered. Then she stood up and went to her room.

“Awwn, that poor girl. I can’t believe she’s already going through such slice of life. I really pity her” Peter’s Mom commented after she left.

“She sure deserves our help. I’ll see what I can do” Mr Benson added.

While Peter didn’t say anything. He only gazed at Bella as she went up the stairs. He haven’t been speaking to her for a while now. Not only was he giving her the silent treatment she asked for but he was also snubbing her.

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Mr and Mrs Benson were still so shocked that the culprit turned out to be their best friend. Since they were betrayed earlier, they wouldn’t even go to Mrs Withney to extend their sympathy about her prisoned husband.

Now, they do not wanna have anything to do with the Withney anymore although, they pitied their daughter, Monica.

Also, right on the television screen. They figured out the punishment that was given to Mr Withney.

He was given 28 years imprisonment!

Which meant that, he would spend his life in the jail for twenty eight years. The company also fired Mrs Withney as they thought that if she still worked with them, being a killer’s wife, the company’s reputation will be tarnish..

* * *ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Bella got to room. Although, she felt so happy that her father’s killer has been found, at the same time, she felt mixed up.

She wanted to speak with her mom right now but just when she picked up her phone, it rang and it was her mom.

~ “Mommy” Bella muttered coldly.

~ “Did you listen to the news?” She asked me.

~ “Yes.. I.. I did. It was Mr Withney. He’s my… friend’s father” I muttered.

~ “Oh! I didn’t know that you are acquainted to that young daughter of his” She said and I nodded as if she can see me. I heard her sigh. “Now, my mind is at peace. The culprit has been found. Your Dad would be happy and proud of us whenever he is” She continued..

I began to whimper and sniff again as tears began to roll down my eyes.

“Are you crying Bella? You should be glad instead” My mom said.

“Yeah.. you are right. I’m happy the culprit has finally be found” I responded then hung up the call.

Yeah, I’m truly happy.

Yet I felt bad because I’ve ruin something else

I had thought the culprit might turn out to be the Benson and now I have destroyed my friendship with Peter.

Peter doesn’t even look at me anymore.

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To Be Continued