The Longest Day

Emma’s POV

This news about search warrant baffled me: Melissa is a well known attorney, she must have pulled some strings.

I have to be professional and give her the information.

Afterwards, I saw her doe eyes turn cloudy; she’s obviously irate and frustrated by that.

I have to do something today… I have a feeling that this case is a huge conspiracy, moreover a possible evidence have been collected from her apartment.

“… you will have to stay with us for the next forty-eight hours…” I said to her and with that I left to execute my plan.

Outside the interrogation room, I saw Melissa talking with other officers and the Captain.

She said a lot of things about Kate, though they were not related to the case she was making her out to be a “total whore”.

“Hello, Vin can you doe a favor?”, “What’s it man?” He asked.

“Please I want the samples to be analyzed by Lynn,” I pleaded. “Okay man,” he replied at the other end of the call.

Lynn is the most experienced forensic scientist in our station I am sure she would do a good work.

Kayla’s POV

Emma was pretty much shaken and I know it. He wants to get Kate out of the station as soon as possible.

Therefore, as a good friend am going to help my best friend with this task. Maybe, just maybe Kate might be the one to tame Emma.

The flowers that was brought right at the station, means a lot: “who would dare mess with my division? Rose flowers?” I asked.

The courier service man said he was paid to specially deliver the flowers to miss Kate.

Emma was restless, I could see jealousy crowding his face.

Emma’s POV

“What do you mean by specially delivered? Who gave you those?” I was really frustrated by the whole incident.

“This case is much more than a missing person’s case,” I shuddered at the thought.

Kayla and I entered the interrogation room, I introduced Kayla to her.

Kayla didn’t hesitate to give her a piece of her thoughts.

 I on the other hand was emotionally involved, “even if you have another boyfriend…” I felt embarrassed when I realized what I just said.

I really have to get out of here before I commit another blunder. “It is getting late” I said. “Let’s continue tomorrow.”

With that I left with Kayla and dropped her off to meet Eddie.

Kayla’s POV

“Am hanging out with Eddie, care to join us?” I asked Emma, I knew he wouldn’t.

However, I wanted to gamble on the chances. “Am really tired today Kayla, next time” he said and zoomed off.

Drive safely I said in my heart, “good night hottie” I shouted at the already distant car.

Emma’s POV

I decided to visit my parents: Mr and Mrs Stewart.

You may not know but my parents died when I was two years, the Stewarts adopted and raised me as their own.

Later at my request they had my little brother, Stanley.

Stanley looks just like me maybe more handsome, we are the same height, in the neighborhood they usually call us the twin trouble.

When I make trouble, Stanley would say he did it, when he makes trouble I’ll also do the same.

We are inseparable, before I forget we are still neighbors in our apartments.

The only thing is that he has one girlfriend Emily, while I have had several.

I really want to meet with my parents, I needed the love and courage. On getting there, I found Stanley’s car parked outside.

He definitely came around I said, thank God my drinking buddy is around.

Mrs Stewart’s POV

Seeing Emma this late at night, I know he was passing through a lot.

“Good evening my darling” I responded to his greetings. “You don’t look too good, hectic day?” I continued.

He just nodded and hugged me. I patted him on the back, “it is alright son.”

“Stanley is around with Emily” I said to lighten the mood.

“Yeah I saw his car, where is he?” He asked and continue going in the direction of my hands calling “bro! bro!...”

“This boys they love each other a lot” I said with a smile… am a proud mother.

Stanley’s POV

I was with Emily in the parlour discussing with dad, I heard Emma’s car horn.

My bro is around finally, I haven’t seen him in a week. Dad and Emily both saw the sparks in my eyes: “Emma is around” they both said.

I rubbed my forehead, everyone knows that my brother is my best buddy.

I was waiting for him after I heard mom, open the door for him but for minutes he was with mom.

“Something is not right,” I thought out aloud. “What is not right?” My dad asked. “Oh nothing” I replied. Then I heard “bro!”

I immediately stood up and hugged my brother, we hugged tightly for more than thirty seconds, Emily and dad were both clapping and laughing: they know our bond

Mr Stewart’s POV

My sons are the best and I know it. I chuckled at the sight of both of them together, we did a good job raising the kids.

They were naughty growing up especially Emma but he is such a sweet heart.

I remembered the day when he came back and demanded for a brother… “dad I want a brother” he said to me and his mom. Ahhh they have really grown up.

“Okay boys, we know you love each other” I said with a proud smile.

“Dad, how are you doing?” he asked. Before I could position myself I was held in a bear hug by Emma.

This boy is really jacked, I thought, “please don’t squeeze the life out of me” I squealed. Everybody started laughing heartily.

Emily’s POV

I have learnt how not to be a third wheel in the Stewart’s family.

They love each other a lot especially the boys and I plan to make the bond even stronger.

I have been dating Stanley for the past five years, Emma have been very supportive and caring.

He would some times joke about beating up Stanley if he breaks up with me.

“Good evening bro,” I greeted Emma, “ohh! there’s my dear sister-in-law” he said with humor and hugged me. We all laughed heartily.

Our sessions of hugging and laughing was interrupted by Mrs Stewart. “ Food is ready” she announced.

After dinner, Stanley kissed me good night and stepped outside with his brother, I know from the solemn look on Emma’s face that they have a lot to talk about.

Emma’s POV

After the meal, I stepped out with my brother Stanley and narrated the whole incident to him.

He was really interested in the story especially the part about the flower. He promised me that he will help any way he can.

Then he asked me, “have you fallen for her?”

Stanley’s POV

I could cut the emotion in my brother’s words with a knife, I wanted to help him with that.

I am looking forward to meeting this lady that he has fallen for. So I asked him whether he has fallen for her, “bro code” he replied.

I knew that moment that he doesn’t want to talk about it.

“Guy, you’re getting more macho we are the same now” he teased with humour.

I have always told him to cut gym time but it seems both of us are now becoming freaks.