Chapter 2 Police Station

Aria's POV

'Who could do this to Lila? Yeah she wasn't the nicest person in the world not to mention a terrible mother but no one deserves to be murdered in such a cruel way.' I thought as I hugged Jerome. I wasn't even paying attention to the cop scolding the ringmaster. I suddenly felt Jerome's grip tighten and he buries his head in my shoulder.

~Time Skip to the Police Station ~

Still Aria's POV

The cop who I now know as Jim Gordon took us along with the rest of the circus to the GCPD station. I was worried because I didn't think anyone in the Circus would hurt Lila. We were suppose to be a family. One of the cops took Jerome and I to a separate room and we waited for Jim to come and speak with us. We didn't have to wait long because as soon as the rest came he came in. I gave him a small nod of acknowledgment and rested my head on Jerome's shoulder.

"Tell me about your mother Jerome" Said Jim in a kind but stern voice.

"She's my mother" Jerome said " What can I say about her? She was perfect. Not a very good cook but except for that" This statement shocked me. Lila was anything but perfect. She slept with almost all the grown males in the Circus and some in different cities we visited. I looked at Jim and he didn't believe him. I could tell.

"Did she have any enemies? Someone with a grudge?" He asked Jerome.

"Um. Detective Gordon may I leave for a few? These questions are towards Jerome and I feel like a burden." I asked. He gave me nod and I left. I looked around to see John and Mary , then I sighed. I walked over toward them and puts a hand on John's shoulder.

" Hey Aria. How's Jerome?" he said smoothly. I just shrugged and looked to Mary.

"What happened this time between you and her ?" I asked as I sat next to him.

"The fight and Lila." he stated. I sighed once more and gripped his hands.

"John you need to stop living by the Grayson's rule. I know you love your family but you also have a life to live." I told him and looked at Mary. "Maybe it's with her. Maybe it's not. But you need to live your own life." He nodded and gave me a soft smile. Soon after that I see Jim come out of the room and went into a different office. Which I assume is the Captains Office.