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And now! You read...
Chapter 10: Tearing Me Apart
We headed to the local police department after our breakfast. Thomas led me into his office where we wasted no time on cracking open files to the missing Daphne Warren case.
"Here's the most recent photo we have of her." Thomas said, carefully handing it to me.
I stared into the photo. It was only her neck up, she looked more weak and frail. I could only wonder what she was going through at the time of the photos. In the background it appeared to be a wall, a white wall.
"It's said that Mr. Warren took that photo of her around 6months before her disappearance." He added
Though she looked weak, she was smiling. She looked happy from my judgement. Her hair pulled up into a neat side bun that was partly braided. A hair style I hadn't ever seen her wear before.
"Have you had an interview with Mr. Warren yet?" I asked.
"Yes, he wasn't found a suspect in anyway though."
"Could we possible re interview him today? Or talk to him?"
"I'm not sure about that." He said and for the moment I left it at that. "Here's some of her belongings we found" he said handing me a box of things in tight sealed shut clear bags. With protection gloves on I was able to pick up items to get a closer look.
"A piece of cloth?" I said. Examining it. It was light purple and appeared to be fleece, it wasn't tore it just looked small.
"That's our most recent find"
"Where did you find this?"
"About five miles from here, in a forest, we sent it in for tests and it was confirmed to have been Mrs. Warren's."
"Where was she last seen?" I asked, feeling anticipation rise inside if me.
"At her house before Mr. Warren left for work. It's believed that she was trying to walk to work."
"Can you take me to Dylan's house? Now please!" I asked, not sure if I would take no for an answer. I was now officially in deep in this case.
Thomas area henge for us to go to his house. Mentally I wasn't prepared for this. We hasn't spoke in almost 2 years, and now I would be disguised going to his house. I told Thomas my name would be Frank as long as we were in his house, for the sake of my job.
We went into a silver police car that wasn't recognized by anyone to be a police car.
The house was located in a secluded area of town, it was a ways from the beach but had lots of forest area near. If Daphne was walking to work, it had to have been far away, because their house was in the boonies.
After taking a winding road to reach our destination I was surprised at how nice the house looked. For a man that was missing his other half, it didn't seem to be killing the way he kept up with his place.
I felt a knot grow in my stomach when we parked in his drive way and walked up to the door. I had my sunglasses on and had changed into a police uniform before going. Thomas helped me as good as he could to keep my identity covered.
With three loud knocks at the door we finally received and answer. My heart starting skipping beats when I watched the knob turn and door slowly open.
To my surprise the person who answered wasn't Dylan but a woman with short blond hair, wearing a fancy dress.
"Hello? Can I help you officers?" She asked, the tone of fear creeping in her voice.
"We're looking for Dylan Warren" Thomas said, giving her a suspicious look. We both knew Dylan was married to Daphne, why would he have another woman at his house? I felt anger begin to boil inside of me. I could have punched in the door.
"Someone said my name?" A voice said coming from behind the woman. It was no doubt Dylan. Dressed nicely, with kiss mark lipstick stains on his cheek. It took all I had to not pounce on top of him and beat him bloody.
"Dylan, we need to have a word with you." Thomas said calmly. Handling the situation much better than I could.
"Why?" He asked.
"We'll tell you that later. Ma'am I'm going to have to ask you and any other people in the house to leave for now. We need to speak with Mr. Warren in private" Thomas demanded kindly. The woman gave Dylan a look before leaving the house. Telling us that she was the only one present at the time.
Dylan wiped the kiss stains away, as we walked into the house. It was neat inside like the out, the decor was defiantly Daphne in most spots of the house.
"What can I do for you guys?" Dylan said, plopping on a recliner.
"We've came to ask you a few questions about Daphne's disappearance" Thomas explained.
"Do you remember who that is, since you had another woman here today I thought you might have forgotten." I said, completely letting the words slip from my mouth. Thomas shot a look at me. I forget that he doesn't know how personal this case is to me. No one knows except me. I hadn't even told Velma and Shaggy I was leaving or that Daphne was missing.
"That's my business, not yours" Dylan exclaimed in a defensive tone. I was learning self control in those moments. I wanted to take his neck and snap it. When you commit to a woman to loving and caring for her until deaths part, you stay by her side. If she's missing you search and pray to God for help every moment of your life until she's found safe in your arms again. How could he be such a fool!
"You can't ask me anymore! You confirmed me innocent!" He shouted.
"We were wondering if you had heard or seen anything or any sight of her here?"
"No! She's gone and she'll never be back! How many times will I tell you that?! I've lost all hope.." He made me sick to my stomach. No hope my foot. He's using it as an excuse to sleep with other women.
"I'm new here but from what I see, your case is officially reopened. You aren't the slightest bit innocent in my eyes." I said firmly but keeping my cool.
"Look I don't know what happened! Please.. Leave me alone to grieve.." He cried.
"We'll be back soon Mr. Warren. Take it easy today." Thomas said, leading the way out of their house.
We quickly got back in the car and Thomas looked at me like I was losing it.
"What were you doing Fred?!" He asked. I crunched my fists and threw them in my lap, gritting my teeth together.
"He's a liar!" I shouted. Thomas got less upset and turned worried for me. He started the car and we drove out of sight to the destination of the evidence.
"Are okay buddy?" He asked, seeing me almost in tears. But I managed to hold them back.
"There's something I need to confess to you. I know Dylan. And I was once engaged to Daphne Blake Warren. Back in Crystal Cove where she use to live. We grew up seeing each other practically every single day. I fell madly in love with her. Then some personal things happened and I had to call off the engagement. When I came back she was engaged to Dylan and refused to take me back. Inside I'll always love that woman with all of my heart..and to see Dylan treating her this way it's just...it's tearing me apart!"
Thomas stared at the road, partly in shock and the other part taking in every word.
"We'll find her Fred.." Was all he said.
"I'd die for her if it meant I could bring her back and undo all of this" I said.
"You're a great detective. What you are doing now is helping her. I can assure you. " he said.
"Thanks man.." I sighed, cracking a smile at him as he did the same for me.
"Are you sure your ready to take this on?" He asked, parking the car where the latest evidence was found. I nodded.
"I have to be.." I said, taking a deep breath and getting out.
TBC
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