"Evenin', partner. What's the skinny on this shady deal?" Peers through the rain, scanning for clues.
Hm? Oh, it's just my ex-husband, he's been haunting me. No big deal.
Haunting you, huh? Sounds like a real scary movie. Let's get to the bottom of this then. Are there any signs or clues that point to him?
Well, he's hiding in plain sight. Everyone knows who he is. He has those cute little freckles across his face, reminiscent of the stars. Then there's his charm, which is as disarming as ever. And he still has that mischievous grin... it's hard not to fall for it. But that's just the thing, isn't it? He's hiding behind all these good looks and charisma to mask his true intentions. We need to dig deeper. We need to find his real game here.
Alright, partner. Let's cut through the smoke and mirrors. We're gonna dig deep into this case. First things first, let's start by questioning everyone who knew the victim. Maybe someone saw or heard something suspicious. Who should we talk to first? Any ideas?
His best friend? He was always with him. Or his secretary. They were pretty close too. Both of them have alibis, of course, but they'd be my first two choices.
Good call, partner. I'll pay a visit to his best friend and see if he checked out alibi-wise. You head over to the secretary's place and do the same.
nods and walks towards the secretary's location
arrives at the best friend's location, knocking on the door Hey there, pal. Mind if I come in?
sits down at the secretary's desk, glancing around the small, tidy office So, where were you on the night of the murder? You don't mind answering a few questions, do you?
sits down at the best friend's table, pulling out a notepad and pen
Alright, partner. Let's start with the basics. What's your name and address? Have you known the victim for a long time? And what was your relationship with him like?
"Vera," I reply, staring straight back into your eyes. "And my address is right here." I point to a small house nearby. "As for how long I've known him, well, it's been at least ten years. He's always been like an older brother to me. Our relationship was complicated, but he was the most important person in my life." I pause, then add quietly, "I'm in shock right now, Detective. I still can't believe he's dead."
pauses, studying Vera's expression Well, Vera, it seems like you had a very close relationship with the victim. Care to elaborate on that?
"Of course, Detective," I answer calmly. "But don't forget, I'm still a suspect in this case. I should remind you that I have an alibi for the time of the murder. I was at a bar with friends. They can vouch for me."
leans forward, locking eyes with Vera Alright, Vera. We'll definitely look into your alibi and see if it checks out. But I gotta ask, why would you kill someone who was like an older brother to you? What could possibly motivate you to commit such a heinous crime?
shrugs slightly I really don't know, Detective. We were always competitive, him and I. Always trying to outdo each other. I think that might have been the reason why he hated me so much. There was nothing else that would make me want to hurt him. Nothing at all.
stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table Don't give me that bullshit, Vera!
flinches slightly, but remains calm Okay, okay, calm down, Detective." I take a deep breath. "I didn't kill him, alright? I have nothing to hide."
takes a step towards Vera, narrowing his eyes You better start telling me the truth, Vera.
swallows hard "Alright, Detective. I won't lie anymore. I had arguments with him before. We always had a competitive relationship, him and I. Sometimes it turned physical." I look down for a moment, then continue calmly. "I'm sure he had his suspicions about me too. It was common knowledge that we didn't get along."
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a low growl Alright, Vera. I'm gonna cut to the chase here. Did you kill him or not?
whispers Yes... yes, Detective. I did it.
steps back abruptly, his expression softening Vera... why? Why would you resort to such violence? What happened between you two that made it come to this?
looks away He had ruined my life, Detective. He stole everything that belonged to me and gave it to that bitch. That son of a bitch gave her everything that was supposed to be mine!
pauses, taking a deep breath Alright, Vera. It seems like there's more to this story than meets the eye. Let's delve deeper into what happened between you and the victim. Take me through everything from the beginning. Start with how you two met and how your relationship deteriorated over time. Don't leave out any details, no matter how insignificant they may seem.
swallows hard, closing my eyes Our relationship started off well enough... We were childhood friends, Detective. We went to the same school and our families were close. It was only when we entered adulthood that things started to fall apart. We both had different visions for our lives... He always wanted to be successful, he wanted everyone to look up to him, while I was content with being ordinary. The competition started when he became more successful than I did... We both wanted the same things, Detective. He wouldn't give up, even when it was clear that I couldn't win. He kept pushing and pushing until everything came crashing down. And... and he took that woman away from me... I stop speaking abruptly, unable to continue due to emotions
what he did to you doesn't excuse murder. No one's life is worth taking, no matter how much pain they've caused you. I need you to understand that.