I was going to interview Priscilla today, but I didn't get the chance. It was December 7th. That day... was probably one of the most shocking days of my life. We were in Mrs. Fritz's room, and the bell had rung, but class had yet to begin.

(two police officers walk into Mrs. Fritz's room)

Mrs. Fritz (to William): Finally, they're here to arrest you.

Officer 1: Sorry, but we're not here to arrest him. (William gives them some notes)

William: I know who the thief is. (the second officer rips up the notes and put the pieces in his pocket, leaving William stunned)

Officer 2: Sorry William, but you're wrong. We don't need your help anymore.

William: What?!

Officer 1: We know who stole the three items. (they walk over to the back of the room where Maithas and Priscilla are) Maithas Burrel, you're under arrest for theft. (they handcuff him, the class gasps)

Maithas: What?!

William: Are you sure he's the real criminal?

Anais: This... this can't be... (she looks at him) Maithas...

Maithas: It wasn't me, I swear!

William: Wait a second. You completely ignored my evidence and you're accusing Maithas.

Officer 1: We're not accusing him. We have proof. (he hands a photo to William)

The photo showed Maithas sleeping on his bed with all three of the objects on him. The earbuds were in his ears and plugged into the phone, which he held in his left hand. He had the necklace in his right hand. The evidence was there, but why did it seem like something was wrong with the picture? Maithas asked to see the photo so they showed it to him.

Maithas: This isn't right. I didn't have those when I went to sleep last night. (Anais takes the photo and gasps, she drops it on the ground, Priscilla then passes it to Christophe and around the classroom)

Anais: No... this... this can't be right...

Priscilla: Sorry to burst your bubble, sweetie, but your best friend is a no good criminal. You can't trust him.

Officer 1: We better put him where he belongs; Behind bars. (Anais gasps)

Officer 2: Christophe, your earbuds. (he hands them back to him) Priscilla, your necklace. (he gives it back to her) Let's get this little rat behind bars! (they drag Maithas away)

Maithas: But I'm innocent, I tell you, innocent!

Officer 1: That's what they all say. (they leave, shutting the door, Anais starts silently crying)

Mrs. Fritz (muttering): Well, that's slightly disappointing. (in clear voice) Now onto today's lecture notes.

After Maithas was arrested, Anais was very upset throughout most of the day. Most of the time she was either crying, staring off into space, or saying something along the lines of, "How could he be evil?" She was devastated. I didn't see her at lunch, and about 6:20pm, I saw her outside the cafeteria, skipping dinner, just like I was. Only difference was that she was sobbing.

William: Anais? Are you ok?

Anais: I'm still shocked that Maithas is a thief. I knew he stole one thing, but I never thought he stole the necklace, phone or the earbuds.

William: I was asked to try and find the thief. From what had gathered, Priscilla was the thief. But... it seems like she's been innocent this whole time. A mean, cruel jerk, but not a criminal. Wait a second, when you said that he stole at least one thing, what do you mean?

Anais: Can you keep a secret?

William: Sure, what is it?

Anais: Maithas... He... he stole my heart. I'm in love with him. (she sobs even more, her phone plays music)

I recognized the instrumental and the song from anywhere. The song was by Evanescence, and the song was called Everybody's Fool.

Perfect by nature, icons of self-indulgence. Just what we all need. More lies about a world that never was and never will be. Have you no shame, don't you see me? You know you've got everybody fooled.

As I listened to the music playing from her phone, I payed attention to the lyrics.

Look here she comes now. Bow down and stare in wonder. Oh, how we love you. No flaws when you're pretending... But now I know she never was and never will be, you don't know how you betrayed me, and somehow you've got everybody fooled.

Did these lyrics apply to Priscilla?

Without the mask, where will you hide? Can't find yourself, lost in your lie... I know the truth now, I know who you are, and I don't love you anymore. It never was and never will be, you don't know how you've betrayed me. And somehow you've got everybody fooled. It never was and never will be, you're not real and you can't save me. And somehow now, you're everybody's fool...

William: Something tells me that this isn't what it seems...

Anais: What do you mean?

William: I'm going to find out what's really going on... (he gets up and starts running)

I had to figure this out, before it became too late.