Seeing Things Through Their Eyes
Chapter: Eight - Solving The Puzzle.
...Day 2, 8am. Tyrone & Friends Pizza...
J.T: Ah, good morning Maria. Here on time I see.
M.S: Good morning Jeremy and of course I'm here on time. I don't want to get fired you know!
J.T: I know, I was only messing with ya!
M.S: *Smiles* So Jeremy, how much do you know about the 1882 murders?
J.T: Oh wow... I didn't think anybody was still asking about that. But I know quite a lot about it.
M.S: Really? Oh could you tell me about it? Please!
J.T: Well, it's been 13 years since it happened but I remember it well. I was a young lad of the age of 17...
/Flashback, Thursday 11th July 1882/
J.T: Wow! So this is Tyrone & Friends Pizza? It's even better than I imagined!
D.H: Keep out of the way kid! I got a heavy load here!
J.T: Oh, I'm sorry sir! I didn't see you coming. *Steps out of the way*
D.H: Eh whatever, just be more careful next time.
J.T: Oh yes, of course sir. I'm Jeremy Taylor, it's nice to meet you.
D.H: *Puts the boxes down* Jeremy eh? Well, the name's Darren O'Heart and I work in this dump.
J.T: Dump? Don't you like working here Darren?
D.H: Hell no! The only reason I work here is because I need the money!
J.T: Oh, well that's a real shame. I think that it would be cool to work here!
D.H: Trust me Jeremy, you really don't want to work here. Sure I was enthusiastic at your age but after a few years of working here? It all but died and backfired in my face!
J.T: And you can't leave and find a job you do like?
D.H: I tried that! And would you believe that there ain't any jobs for being an author!
J.T: Your a writer? Oh that's cool! And yeah its not technically a job but you can make a career out of it!
D.H: *Sighs* If only it were there simple...
{J.T: That day I thought I had met a nice man, just someone that had a job they didn't like but had to keep for his well being. But as I stood there and watched Darren carry those 4 medium sized boxes into the Backstage room I began to have doubts about his nature.
But as a 17 year old I didn't think much of it, just shuck it off and forgot about it. That was until a week later...}
/1 week later/
M J: The Animatronics are acting strangely! It's like they've been hacked or something! If we don't get this under control someone can get seriously hurt!
D.H: Yes I know Andrew! I don't get it either, I checked them this morning and they seemed fine.
M J: This is not good! Darren we need to close the restaurant or someone is going to get killed! These Animatronics need to be put down!
D.H: But Andrew what about the children? Won't they be upset if-
M J: I know Darren! The children will be upset but we need put their safety first!
D.H: Yes sir!
{J.T: I had heard this from my seat near the Stage. Of course I was surprised to hear this but it made sense. However as I watched Darren run to get the megaphone I couldn't help but see the smirk on his face.
Again I was surprised, why would he be smiling at a situation like this? I couldn't put my finger on it! But then the missing kids came to mind, I wasn't sure why at the time but I do now.
I looked at Darren again, he had the megaphone and was about to use it. But then he spotted me. We stared at each other for only a matter of seconds before Darren smiled, winked and yelled into the megaphone...}
D.H: OKAY EVERYBODY! LISTEN UP! FOR YOUR SAFETY WE ARE CLOSING THE PIZZERIA EARLY! PLEASE GO TO THE NEAREST EXIT, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!
{J.T: And of course everyone in the room began to slowly leave, the room slowly emptying as those people left through the fire exit. I was the last one there but before I left I looked at Darren in confusion.
A look that read: "What did you do?". Darren only smiled before tilting his head towards the door. I sighed then waved him goodbye, the restaurant stayed closed for only 2 years before it reopened again. Darren was nowhere to be found. And that's when I realized the terrible truth...}
/End of flashback, 9:45am/
J.T: Darren O'Heart had caused those murders and had stuffed the kids into the Animatronic suits. And that's it Maria, that's my story.
M.S: Oh wow, I can't believe it. I can't believe that a man like that could exist!
J.T: Well he does and goes by the name of Darren O'Heart. A horrible man if I ever did see one!
M.S: Thanks Jeremy, that really helped loosen my curiosity.
J.T: No problem, now lets sort these little ones out.
M.S: *Nods* Yeah! Lets do it.
/12:30pm, With Maria/
M.S: [Wipes forehead] Phew! Finally, it's lunch break! Jeeze, it sure is busy today.
*Phone rings*
M.S: Oh! [Answers phone] Hello?
Suzanne Smith: [ ? Oh hi dear, just thought I'd check on you.:]
M.S: Mum? Awww, hey mum! I haven't heard from you in ages!
S.S: [ you cheeky mare it hasn't been that long! But how are you anyway sweetheart?.:]
M.S: *Giggles* I'm fine mum, I'm working again.
S.S: [ , that's good to hear. Oh let me guess, is it that old Pizzeria?.:]
M.S: It's not old mum but yeah, I'm working there.
S.S: [:.*Giggles* I was only messing with you honey, no need to get so defensive.:]
M.S: *Sighs then smiles* And you call me a cheeky mare.
S.S: [ Maria, what have you learned so far? Any good qualities for a permanent job?.:]
M.S: Oh yeah! I've learned quite a lot, even who caused the murders of 1882.
S.S: [ really? I didn't think that was a thing anymore but go ahead, who is it?.:]
M.S: Okay I'll tell you but promise not to tell anyone.
S.S: [:.I promise.:]
M.S: So apparently it was a man by the name of... Oh what was it again? Oh right! He was called Darren O'Heart.
S.S: [ ? Oh dear...:]
M.S: What's the matter mum?
S.S: [ see dear, I know that man.:]
M.S: You know Darren O'Heart?
S.S: [ honey. I never told you this but... Darren. *Sigh* Darren is my older brother.:]
M.S: Say what now!?
S.S: [ , my maiden name is O'Heart. Until I married your father and changed it to Smith. And Darren was my older brother until he went missing 11 years ago. I'm sorry...:]
M.S: I... Can't believe it. Darren O'Heart... Is my uncle? I... Wow...
S.S: [:.I'm sorry sweetie, I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to know you had someone like that in your bloodline. Forgive me.:]
M.S: It's not your fault mum, you were only trying to protect my innocence. But now that I know... I just can't believe he'd do something like that! I mean... Why!?
S.S: [:. *Sighs* To be honest Maria, I don't know. He was always a quirky boy...:]
M.S: I'm sorry mum, I probably brought back a ton of bad memories.
S.S: [ 's okay sweetie your a curious girl, you always have been.:]
M.S: *Smiles* I love you mum.
S.S: [:.I love you too. Talk to you soon?.:]
M.S: Yep, see you soon mum. Love ya.
S.S: [ .:]
*Click*
M.S: *Sighs* Damn... I have quite a lot to think about.
J.T: Oh there you are, I was wondering were you wandered off to. You okay?
M.S: Oh hey Jeremy, yeah I'm fine. Just... Thinking about things.
J.T: *Raises an eyebrow* You sure?
M.S: *Smiles* I'm sure, thanks for asking.
J.T: *Smiles* I got you a drink, thought you could use one!
M.S: Aww thanks Jeremy, that's just what I needed.
J.T: *Grins* Your welcome!
/7pm, Outside the Pizzeria/
M.S: *Stretches* Ahh, fresh air!
J.T: Refreshing, is it not?
M.S: Yeah, it's so nice! Mmm, such a cooling breeze.
J.T: *Smiles* You did a good job today.
M.S: Thanks! But if anything, I think you did better!
J.T: Heh! You flatter me.
M.S: *Giggles* Thanks again Jeremy, I don't know what I'd do without you.
J.T: Aww jeeze, your gonna make me blush.
M.S: *Grins* See ya tomorrow Jeremy.
J.T: *Nods* See ya.
(Jeremy leaves)
M.S: *Sighs* This is gonna be a long week.
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Thanks for reading! I'm sorry that this chapter isn't that long but I hope you enjoyed it anyway. Until the next chapter, see ya soon!