~~~Violet pov~~~

"Well we need you there today at 8:00 am. For your police statement. "Regarding Candy Monroe" the woman said in a dry tone of voice. My heart was pumping, and my throat was dry.

"At 8 am. I will be there." I saw Sydney's little eye peeking out of her blanket. I was hot and spiraling mentally

I took a breath to calm myself because I can't crash and burn in front of her.

She kept peeking at me from the bottom of her blanket. So I took a breath to calm myself

She cleared her throat. "The police want to talk to me."

Sydney jumped up from her bed. I could see the dark circles around her eyes as if they were pieces of coal. She looks like she's been going through it. I know her heart was crushed as if it was a tin can. I wish things could be different, but they aren't, and we should deal with it.

"Wha-what are you going to do? Do you think Mia opened her mouth?" She sounded panicked

I pulled out her chair to sit on it" I don't think she squealed. She loves that Mr. fine so much. " She laughed when I said squealed. But I still continued on "Everyone in the school is being interviewed. Just to probably gain a lead. Because I think they are just feeling in the dark right now."

Sydney started to nod, and her face lit up with relief "they will probably give up and we will be home free."

I'm sure I had a Languid smile on my face "Yeah then we just got to wait. For Candy to wake up, and we home free."

We gave each other high fives. She took her towel and walked towards the bathroom

"Where are you going? " I analyzed her

"School since this is all coming to an end. I can breathe a little easier seeing the finish line." She even did a little cha-cha slide

Things are finally looking up. All the pain and suffering is over. It's our dawn. Now we are entering our peaceful era

I went down stairs. The butler walked up to me "is there anything you want?'

I had a wide smile. That made my cheeks hurt "Yes some of your finest bubbly."

"WINE AT 7 AM ." Butler had a Deadpan face.

"Yes this is a celebration. Just as a snake shades its skin, I must shade my past."

The butler walked out of the kitchen and came back. With a silver tray with a glass of wine sitting on it.

"It's alcoholic free violet. Your underage there is no way. I'm allowing you to stumble out of here." The Butler had a monotone voice.

Sydney walked down the stairs wearing a pink top and some blue Denim shorts. "Way to start off the day right" Sydney said as she saw the wine glass.

I nodded my head. I took a large gulp of wine. We walked out of the mansion. Into the garage. she walked

My phone buzzed

I looked down, to see who it was, and my smile evaporated. When I see who it is

fortune teller- remember when a snake shades its skin it only changes externally, but everything remains the same on the inside

I got so annoyed. Why on earth is he using my words against me? My fingers start dancing, on the keyboard of my phone.

You say you bad? Show me, I don't got time for keyboard warriors.

I felt like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulders. I continued to follow Sydney. Towards a white Porshe

"What is this?" I asked her

"Oh, I felt bad riding around in my other car. So, I'll use my mom's car." Sydney said

Oh, I wish I were rich.

She started the car "Speaking of cars, you had Alvaro. Fix my car." Sydney spoke in a sad tone of voice

I looked straight ahead "Sorry I should have warned. Was he difficult with you?"

"No, so much emotion was running through me. He said he wanted me back" She was divulging

My head turned to her in quickness "What! You are taking him back?" I stated in shock

"No, I am with Branson and he's with Zurie" She stated

I rolled my eyes "As if he is being with Zurie. Ever Stopped you." We both giggled

She pulled out her drive-way . Her eyes fixed on the road "hey I need your advice?"

"Shoot. " I was busy digging in her glove compartment for snacks as if I was a grave digger.

She fell silent, like a haunted house in horror movies. I turned to look at her she had suspends written all over her. I dropped all the snacks

"What is it? You stressing me out" I Insisted

Her forehead started to creased " oh please! you never stressed" She just waved Ie off

"What you think OF ME. You think I'm made of titanium?" and don't change the topic." I raised my eyebrow at her

She had a sour face on her face. She rolled her eyes fine "Me and Branson had a nasty fight."

I opened a pack of sour gummy bears " what happened?"

I could see frustration was written all over her face "basically doesn't want me to help out with Candy's finances." she gripped the steering wheel tighter.

I popped one gummy in my mouth "Than don't pay." I pulled a face at the sour after taste. My taste buds were, raining as if they were clouds in the storm

She stopped at a red light. She turned her whole body to me. She grabbed me by the shoulders and Shaked me back and forth. I even dropped my gummy worm

"I can't let him get into debt because of me! I need to help him." She started to ramble on while shaking

Not going to lie to her franticness. Was scaring me "OKAY STOP! BEFORE MY HEAD ROLLS OFF MY BODY." I implored her. She dropped my shoulders like potatoes.

I took a breath. And platted my hair down "Fine. Then just pay his sister's bill. I know you want to." I picked up the gummy worm, and threw it out the window. "You the mayor's daughter. And don't even get me started on your mom. I'm sure you know who to call. if you want something. I am sure you are going to get it done." I tried to Comfort her.

Her whole body was turned to me. Her face was sullen "What if he hates me. If I, do it?"

I thought about what she said.. Then I murmured "look you clearly not happy. with what happened to her, and you need some closure maybe that can help you heal." My eyes bored into her "You just have to decide is his wishes more important than your closer."

Her pupils flared "why does he have to be so difficult and let me pay."

I chuckled "Sydney not everyone wants you to solve their problems with money."

"That's not true. EVERYBODY got a price. YOU must just determine the currency." Her eyes twinkled

I thought about what she said " you actually right. As twisted as that sounds." I popped another gummy worm in my mouth. "So, what's Branson's currency?"

She twisted her mouth twisted and rolled her eyes.

BEEP BEEP

We both jumped. At a car behind us "HEY GET OUT THE WAY. SOME OF US HAVE JOBS."

We both laughed. Sydney looked at the robot and it was a yellow light. She put the car out neutral, and we drove away. Then it turned red. The car behind us was honking.

We just giggled and I turned on the radio. Then we started bumping to barbie world by Nicki and ice spice.

"Dragging her so she bold a bit.. it girls and we ain't playing tag."

We finally arrived at the police station. Everyone was looking at her car. I grabbed the door handle.

Sydney put her hand on my lap "Wait let's chat? It's only 7:15"

I knitted my brows together what "about"

"Why don't you date? " Sydney inquired

I chuckled "really. I thought you wanted to have a serious convo?" I stated while I screwed up my face.

She ignored my words, Sydney continued to bulldoze through the conversation "Now I'm serious. Have you ever experienced love or had a boyfriend"

"Well, there was someone. I shared all my first with. But we had to split ways. Due to wrong timing" I tried to keep a dour tone of voice.

"That's all?" Sydney's tone of voice was downhearted. I know she wanted more details

I sucked in a breath "Yep. I' m not ready to share the details"

"Well fine. But you need to move on. because you don't want to sit in the dim light. With dust in your hair. In the back of your cafe where you shared memories. Everyone will say it would be like what sad sight" the corners of her mouth turned down. I could see the sincerity in her eyes.

I just look at her. Knowing she's right

"If I met someone for you. Will you at least be down to meet him? "She murmured

I opened the door, had one leg out." I will think about it look at the time it's 7:49"I gave her a tight lip smile

I closed the door. waved her goodbye. Sydney honked the car. I froze and turned around. When I remembered something. I knocked on her window

"Remember the principal. Is looking for you crazy." I reminded her

She threw her head back. And rolled her eyes

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I walked into the station. I got flash backs to the night. We were trying to steal the phone.

"Hello. I am here for police questioning." I asked the lady in the front desk.

"Okay, sign your name here. Go down there. Seat in front of door 2-04." The police lady stated while having stolid face. I walked towards the door. I took a seat, I sat there for a few minutes.

The door swung open, just for me to meet eyes with Mia. She froze for sec. Then the behind her, was their sheriff

"Thank you for your statement." The sheriff's voice boom.

He held the door open for her. Then he looked in my direction, we locked eyes

"Thank you for your time." She took looked away to break the trance with me.

Great, the two people that don't trust me, in the same room as me. This is going to be exciting. I mentally rolled my eyes.

Buzz Buzz

Your wish is my command-fortune teller

I rolled my eyes at the message. More telling and not showing "Violet is good to see you....again. No phones put that away. Our interview will be recorded" The sheriff said in a monotone of voice, while wearing a deadpan face. He had the door wide open, while holding the door open for me. I walked through the door.

It was all grey. With a large black wall. There was a wooden table. In the middle of the room. There was bottled water.

I pulled out my chair.

"So should we get started?" The sheriff rubbed his hands while stating. I knew he was not going to take it easy on me. My heart fell to me stomach.

I just nodded my head. "There is no pressure." The sheriff leaned back in his seat. He was looking like a lion. That wanted to tear me , limb for limb.

The door swung open. We both looked towards the door. "Sheriff, they need you. I will take care of this interview."

"Really?" the sheriff gasped. He looked at me with a straight-face. The woman took the papers from the sheriff's hands, and he walked out. She flashed him a smile and her rolled his eyes.

"My name is Valentin Harper. " The lady stated. She read the papers "Violet I assume?" I nodded my head in agreement

"Did you attend the party. Ben's last party he threw?" Valentin Harper asked with a blank face.

I nodded my head "Yes." The longer I seat in this grey room. It felt imposing and cold

Valentin Harper asked with a blank face. "Do you know anyone that would hurt her?" The room fell silent. Cause Candy has a horrible attitude.

I gave her a tight lip smile and slowly shook my head "No." She raised an eyebrow, but looked down at the papers

Valentin Harper continued on with a blank face "how you know Candy?"

"Since her whole life. I'm close with her brother...or was." I murmured the last part.

Valentin Harper for the first time looked at me as if I was a piece of art. She was in deep thought, like she was trying to understand me. "Okay I understand that. What was your relationship with Candy?"

My mind went back to a sweeter time. Our memories were like treasure. "Acquaintances."

She pulled her lips in a thin-lipped-smile. "How do you know Branson?"

I leaned back in my chair and answered "kindergarten."

She drew his lower lip, between his teeth "Was your relationship ever sexual?"

I jerked up from my seat. I was silent, looking at her.

"Well." the lady continued to press me

"I don't understand. How this is relevant to Candy getting run over." Her eyes widened in surprise at my words.

She looked perplexed "Oh okay. I am sorry. I didn't know mean to offend you....So, you are at this school because of a scholarship?"

I could feel a shift in the room after she had the nerve to ask me that. "Yes. Are we done?" I wanted to leave.

She nodded her head "Thank you for your time, Violet."

Without a second thought. I shot up and without a second glance. I walked out.

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Authors note

Why was Violet so offended by that question?

This is is a very long chapter didn't want to do a two part chapters. So enjoy.