Crystallized Truth

Chapter 25 - Silver Lining

The poems were set of words without meaning. Ambiguous and mysterious, each and every word conveying a message that was within reach and yet Ashley failed to grasp it.

Poetry or poem always described life or nature of poet, that's what research had concluded. As for Piya, her poetry was full of imagination on blog. The poetry on pages, however, was different. As Amelia said, Piya actually used it to channel out her feelings.

Silence of world
Secret of eyes
Fear of heart
Riddle of love

Why don't you say the truth, Abhay?"

Ashley reread the footnote for fourth time. It wasn't giving any indication that Abhay could be a killer. Neither it seemed Piya knew Abhay secret.

Then what was Amelia talking about?

Flipping the page, Ashley checked others for any clue or proof in his favour.

In the burning flames
Love and life resides
A friend; when betrays
Destiny become Ashes

Why do our own turn against us? The question scribbled at the bottom.

Ashley read the poetry again but it wasn't on Abhay, he was sure. Piya was talking about something else. It seemed more related to her pain regarding the fire that was their friend and yet burnt her family.

Next was the one written on first page. Perhaps, she wrote it when it was the start of mess in their life.

And when I look at Moon
Sparkling white ball
Shrinking every night
I think of myself
Fading to blackness
As the night passes

What's wrong with me? The footnote said.

This one was strange and he couldn't assume anything by it. Something must've been wrong with Piya. Maybe something had happened.

But what?

Though her poetry didn't prove Abhay to be culprit, Ashley had to dig more in it. This was the only method to show that Abhay wasn't the killer. Other ways could jeopardize everything.

Amelia could help him better in giving different insights to the words.

Getting down from bed, Ashley walked out of room. Amelia was making bed in hall. He called her.

"Help me to understand these." Ashley said showing the notes as Amelia entered the room.

"I think I have already told everything." Amelia raised her brow not really happy of his attitude.

"I want detail." Ashley said gesturing her to sit down.

As Ashley closed the door, Amelia settled on bed. When he turned to her, Amelia was reading the hologram he forgot to close. Rushing to his smartphone, he shut the site.

"Species that survive on living being's blood?" Amelia narrowed her eyes. "I know you drink our blood but what are you getting into with this stuff?"

Ashley looked away and picked the notes.

"Simply am being open minded in researching about the prejudices and paradoxes of old lives." Ashley said, without meeting eye with her.

"Now tell me about this," Ashley said giving her notes.

Shrugging, Amelia snatched the notes. Ashley sat beside her and watched her going through poetry.

"I want you to explain, not enjoy it." Ashley said, feeling irritated.