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Xavier couldn't sleep the whole night thinking about Anne , police investigating him and why they took his grandfather.

He layed eyes open in his bed the whole night. He got out of bed at 5 am , getting ready for a run . He got out of the house after leaving a note for his mother and ran towards an unka direction , all he wanted to clear his mind and think about today's event. He ran through the town and came across Anne's library where she works . The Library was not open yet , he ran towards the park . He saw people there working out , running lapse and stretching. He ran a few lapses and decided to go home .

He ran back to his house with investigation on his mind . He reaches home and meets with his Mom and grandmother sitting in living room sipping tea .

"Morning" he says

His mother and grandmother looks at him and gestures him to sit beside them . He goes to sit down with them , his mother looks at him and runs her hand on his lovingly . " Scared for today?" She asks , Xavier shakes his head indicating No , "More like Nervous" he says .

His mother looks at him and says , " I know things are going downhill for you and I understand if you want to go back to your dad's, I shouldn't have dragged you here , I got you in this mess but I will make sure once this mess is over we will move out of this town . And  one more thing promise me whatever you get to know today at investigation you will not react first but get a clarification. There are things that might come sudden for you but remember I love you and I will always be there for you no matter what happens. "

" Is there something I should know before I go there ? Mom what is this about and no I don't want to go to dad's . I'll stay with you and what are you even talking about you didn't drag me to anything if something you dragged me out of trouble and I love too mom don't worry there is nothing that could made me leave you okay?? Don't worry " he says while holding his mother hands , his mother eyes turns teary and she hugs him and chants love you's to him . Looking at their bond Xavier's grandmother admires them hoping that the tornado coming towards them today isn't that strong to break it apart. After hugging each other for a while they break apart.

"I am hungry can you make some breakfast before I go to the police" Xavier says before turning to go to his room. His mother nods and he goes to his room to get freshen up . Almost after half n hour he returns back to living room. He sees everyone their , his grandfather is back .

Xavier greets everyone before taking his seat and starts his Breakfast. The air is filled with utter silence nobody speaks a single word , nothing about today , about investigation. The breakfast goes by without any conversation.

Xavier stands up and bid goodbye to everyone before getting out of the house. He breathes out a heavy sign he was holding in the house , the air inside the house too thick to handle .

Xavier didn't have a proper conversation with his grandfather after he came back from the police station.

He walks towards the park , there's still a little time left to go for investigation. While he was walking he saw Anne standing there near the gate looking around at everything. He looks at her , admires her , her open hairs swaying in air , her eyes sparks up looking at bunnies , her smile that can brighten up anyone's sad life , nothing could beat her beauty , Anne looks at him and gives her radiant smile and waves at Xavier. For a split second Xavier forgets everything and tries to capture every bit for her smile. He loves how she brightens up just by looking at him , it gives him the strengths to go on with his day .

Anne runs up to him and hugs him. "Hello" she chimes . Xavier messes with her hair and says

" Someone is very happy today "

"Yes" she says

"Why ? Is it because police is taking me in?" Xavier jokes but his laugh does as he sees Anne's sad face .

He panics "it's a joke I was kidding, nobody is taking me in , sorry " he says .

Anne looks at him and smiles a little , "I am happy because after today all this is going to end , they are going to stop suspecting you and we can live happily without fear " she adds .

" Okay okay but how come you are here ? You don't have school ?" Xavier inquires Anne . She nods but walks beside him . They reach police station , they stop a little far . Anne looks at him and wishes all the best to which Xavier smiles and hugs her . They both stay in that hug for a while , not wanting to leave each other. After a while they leave eachother's embrace.

Xavier moves toward the station, looking back at Anne who is waving at him , he waves back and with a nervous heart he reaches to the station.

As soon as he gets in he meets with a man who looks like taking entries about everyone.

He goes to him , " Hey I am Xavier I am called today for Sam's murder investigation by sheriff Hills"

" Very much on time Xavier" a voice from back is heard. Xavier looks back and sees Mr and Mrs Hills , it then hits him that Mrs Hills his school one of the  administrators is no other than Mr Hill's wife.

"Yes I don't like to be late " he replies

"Good morning Mrs Hills " he adds looking at Mrs Hills.

"Well good morning dear , I am taking leave now honey and don't go harsh on the boy " she kisses Mr Hill and waves at Xavier and leaves .

"Looks like you met my wife before And She likes you apparently you are a good boy in her eyes"  he looks at Xavier and indicates him to follow.

Xavier follows Mr Hill and keeps up with the conversation, " Yes, she is my school administrator and she helped me look around the school on the first day ."

Mr Hill stops at a counter and says to on of his man , " Record his information for investigation. He is Xavier black , prime suspect for Sam's murder and so called grandson of Mr William" he says and looks back at Xavier  "same day when you hit Sam" he adds .

Xavier should have known that he must have got to know about it , so he doesn't deny it .

Mr Hill opens a door to a room , the room looks nothing like a regular person would use. There is a machine laying on the table , the whole room is painted in white , no window and only one door from which they entered .

Xavier is told to sit on a chair , making  him understand that this is time when he has to say everything.

" This investigation is getting recorded for the safety purpose and further evidence. Prime suspect Xavier Black student of Oxford high and grandson of Mr William" Mr Hill says in a mic which is attached to a recorder .

Mr Hill comes around the table towards Xavier and attaches few clips on each of his fingers and checks Xavier's body . He adds two clips on his chest as well .

" This is for seeing if you are telling the truth. This is lie detection machine " he says looking at Xavier.

Mr Hill investigated from the top , the day when he met Sam to the fight to the day he came down running to Sam's house on the day he was murdered

Xavier told everything and answered each of his questions honestly. Lie detecting machine told that he is saying truth . Mr Hill asks "For whom did you fight with Sam for?"

Xavier froze for a second before answering , " Her name is Anne Bronte she is studying in the same school. I've known her a day prior to school started . We met at the bus stand and then at the library she works at , Sam was Bullying her and I couldn't take it so I lost control "

"Do you like her ?" Mr Hill asks.

" This question sounds irrelevant but yes I do have soft corner for her , I do love her "

Mr Hill looks at the machine indicating he is telling the truth

"Okay so relevant questions what were you doing on the night when Sam was murdered?" Mr Hill futher inquires

" I was feeling uneasy after the fight and even I and Anne got into a little argument, I texted her and cleared out the misunderstanding. After texting her I went to sleep" Xavier answer honestly and machine say its the truth .

"Can I ask you something? " Xavier says to Mr.Hill .

Mr. Hill nods his head "Go on"

Xavier looks at him , breathes a heavy sigh and says , "why did you take grandfather?"

Mr Hill's head snaps towards him and chuckles

" investigation " he says

Xavier doesn't believe it " I don't believe this , there is more "

Mr.Hill looks at him and goes towards the recorder and turns it off .

"There are things you don't know , things that are kept hidden , things that are covered by your name , crime that are done but washed out . I am not allowed to show you this but here it goes " Mr Hill says and gives a file to Xavier.

"Read this , I am waiting outside" he says and leaves Xavier alone .

Xavier looks at the file and extends its hand , he opens the file and starts reading. Everything about his life has been a lie and everything he has been told is a lie , his truth is on his hand , he couldn't believe what he was looking at . How could her mother do this to him . Everything started to make sense . His grandfather's dirty secret has been sprawled on this file .

Half n hour later he comes out the room , hands the file to Mr Hill and gets out of the station.

He sees Anne sitting on the bench. Anne looks at him and goes towards him , he goes and hugs her , not able to hold it in , he starts crying on her shoulder.

Anne stands there confused but still consoling him . He looks at her and tries to speak but before he could say anything Anne interrupts and say " Hey you should go home your mother must be worried about you"

Xavier recalls what his mother said and decides to go home first. They walk to his house . Anne leaves after dropping him .

As soon as Xavier rings the bell , his mother opens up and sees his state , red swollen eyes puffy , hair messed up , she gets worried and take him in .

His grandfather and grandmother are sitting in the living room sofa . He looks at his mom and tells her to sit down on the sofa . He sit on the chair infront of everyone.

"Xavier what happened? Why are you crying? Did they hurt you are you okay? Why aren't you speaking?" Xavier's mother speaks and ask her

Xavier looks at everyone and says the one thing that broke his trust, the things that made him see the lie . He looks at his mother and says

"I am not your son . I am adopted. I am a coverup of the crime . You are not my mother. None of you are my real family"

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Okay so what do you think??

Coverup of the crime ??

I feel sad for Xavier.

I am really sorry I couldn't update earlier.

From past few days I have lost the motivation to write but my dear friend and an amazing writer

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